To say that I love tom yum soup would be an understatement. It’s a different story now that the weather’s so hot, though. Few things can compel me to readily indulge in a piping hot bowl and sweat more than I already have in the sweltering heat. Well, Northern Thai did just that. In particular, I had salivated over countless reels showcasing their unique speciality of creamy Northern Thai-style tom yum. I simply had to procure myself a bowl, pronto. Northern Thai sits inconspicuously on the first floor of Berseh Food Centre in Jalan Besar. Headed by a plain yellow signboard, the no-frills sta ..read more

A variety of dining spots are sprouting across JB’s culinary domain, offering an assortment of cuisines ranging from Asian to Western flavours. Among them is YuLe Grilled Fish in Eco Botanic, which stands out as an additional tempting option for those longing for grilled fish. Credit YuLe Grilled Fish stays true to its namesake by excelling in Chinese-style grilled fish, but it doesn’t stop there. The menu extends beyond grilled fish to offer a variety of other authentic Chinese dishes, providing diners with a comprehensive culinary experience. Credit Their grilled fish dishes are notably affo ..read more

It’s no secret that JB is a treasure trove of great eats. Among these is Oriental Kopi, a famed kopitiam-style chain with delicious eats worth crossing the border for. If you’re a fan, great news! You’ll soon be spared the travel hassle as they’re slated to arrive on our shores by Sep 2024. For the uninitiated, Oriental Kopi is a popular chain of retro Nanyang kopitiam-style eateries, akin to Singapore’s Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe. They currently operate a total of 14 outlets across Malaysia, including several in popular JB malls like Mid Valley Southkey and City Square. According to a ..read more

This famous Chinese restaurant transcends time. Originating from Mianyang, Szechuan, Wo Wo Dian (窝窝店 百年包子) traces its roots back to 1899 — the Qing Dynasty era. Can you believe it? For over 135 years, the historical store has remained faithful to its traditional recipes passed down through 5 generations of culinary experts. Well, look no further. Wo Wo Dian has established its first outpost outlet at Raffles City! Fun fact on how the name Wo Wo Dian was derived. Hailing from old Jing Zhong Street, the original store was situated at a low-lying intersection of two streets. Thus, it was kn ..read more

Fried chicken is possibly one of my favourite foods of all time. I’ve enjoyed different versions of this dish from countries all over the world— XXL chicken cutlets from Taiwan, classic Southern chicken from the USA, karaage from Japan and more. However, I’d never tried Thai fried chicken, and hence decided to head down to Good Gai to give it a go. Good Gai is Singapore’s first Thai fried chicken specialty store. You’ll find this quaint takeaway store in the Thai Supermarket within Aperia Mall, sporting a concise menu. The stall offers 2 flavours of Thai fried chicken, available as either a c ..read more

Peach Garden has been a hotspot for many to satisfy their dim sum cravings, especially over the past 2 months. For the uninitiated, they offered enticing promotions on their dim sum baskets, each priced at S$3 and S$4 for customers whose ICs contain the digits ‘3’ and ‘4’ in Mar and Apr 2024 respectively. If you weren’t lucky enough to catch the promotion then, fret not! They’re back with yet another amazing deal for May and Jun 2024. In celebration of Mother’s and Father’s Day, you can enjoy their dim sum for as low as S$3.30++ per b ..read more

If you’re a huge lover of F&B conventions, you’re in luck! The APAC Food & Beverage Expo will be taking place from 2 to 5 May 2024 within EXPO Hall 5, with a myriad of stalls to patronise. The APAC Food & Beverage Expo features over 300 stalls from Asia-Pacific vendors, plus 1,500 promotional deals waiting to be discovered— some stalls are even offering up to 70% off their products. To make your feasting adventure even more enticing, the first 1,000 visitors to the event daily will get to redeem a free tote bag filled with discount coupons. Furthermore, the first 500 visitors to t ..read more

As you may already know, Old Airport Road Food Centre is slated to close for 4 months of renovation work from 1 Jun to 30 Sep 2024. Don’t be disheartened, though! You’ve got another month to enjoy the fare from your favourite stalls and check out others, too. If you haven’t already, why not give Hougang Otah a try? Judging by their not-so-vibrant stall front and the limited number of reviews on their Google Maps profile, Hougang Otah may come across as just another under-the-radar hawker stall. Little do you know, they havenearly 30 years of experience under their belt. They special ..read more

How to find cheap and good old-school desserts in Singapore? Throw in “handmade” and Pui Pui Heng Hot & Cold Dessert at ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre is your answer. Helmed by second-gen hawker, Seah Boon Chuan and his wife Akie, the traditional dessert store also marks Boon Chuan’s return to the dessert industry after a 20-year hiatus. Although this hidden gem is relatively new to its current location, it has been around for a long long time! Originally located at the former Lakeview Hawker Centre, Pui Pui Heng Hot & Cold Dessert was operated by Boon Chuan’s father in ..read more

Maxwell Food Centre has quickly become one of my favourite spots for delicious yet affordable food. However, the long queues at some of its popular stalls can be a bit daunting. Hence, I decided to give one of the more underrated stalls, Xi Duo Duo, a go. Xi Duo Duo is a Chinese food stall with absolutely no internet presence. When I visited Maxwell Food Centre on a weekday, the stall had no queue, allowing me to conveniently place my orders without having to wait. The menu at Xi Duo Duo includes both classic Chinese dishes and a selection of Danlao-style scrambled egg rice and noodles— a pre ..read more