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I'm a big fan of DIY salad bars and poke bowl spots, such as Take-Out Salad or Stuff'd Daily Bowl . It's my go-to when I don't know what to eat but still want something healthy. I was happy to find out that there's a new DIY salad bowl and…
Happy Lunar New Year 2026! My cousins and I visited this cafe in Ipoh for lunch on the third day of Chinese New Year ("大年初三 Da Nian Chu San"). From the outside, it looks rather unassuming. However, once inside, we were greeted by a cosy atmosphere. There are two floors,…
We visited this restaurant as a family for a Peranakan-style dinner. I usually have a soft spot for Nyonya dishes - rich, aromatic, and comforting - so expectations were fairly high. Here are the dishes we ordered: --- 🦐 Baba’s Udang Lemak Prawns (Small) Nyonya pineapple prawn curry in coconut…
On a Saturday morning after tennis, my friend and I headed to Coexist Coffee Co. in Pasir Panjang for brunch. I’ve visited the Hillview outlet before and really enjoyed the dishes (especially the Thai Krabby Toastie, which was a limited‑time special). Here’s my review of the Hillview outlet: https://www.themorninggazette.org/posts/coexist-coffee-co-hillview .…
I recently started watching Culinary Wars (Season 2) , and there was a master hidden among the Black Spoon contestants (among many other masters), Chef Ok Dongsik. He is known for selling Dweji Gomtang (Korean pork bone soup) in New York City, and his restaurant is always fully booked. The…
🥑Avocado on Toast with Burnt Sherry Tomato Vinaigrette, Feta Cheese, Poached Eggs & Seeds 💸SGD24.00 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 My first time trying Greek/Mediterranean cuisine, and admittedly, this is a safe choice. But the toast is unlike any other bread I've ever had - it has a chewy texture, and the rest…
Looking back at my posts, there are many dishes I wouldn't have ordered if I were alone because I'm not that adventurous (what if I order something new and don't like it?!). I'm thankful to have friends who push me out of my comfort zone and try new dishes with…
🐔Cheeky Fella Sandwich Fried juicy thick chicken thigh, scrambled, garlic aioli, ranch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 5/5 Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and juicy chicken. Super appetising and I would definitely order it again 🤤 🐮Cali Sandwich Spicy lean beef, american cheddar, pickles and special sauce ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 My friend got this sandwich; it wouldn't…
(Update on Jan 31, 2026) I just posted a review for the Pasir Panjang outlet: https://www.themorninggazette.org/posts/coexist-coffee-co-pasir-panjang Also, there's a new app called Blue Rewards with lots of deals and discounts, including 1-for-1 offers at Coexist Coffee Co.! Check it out with my referral link now: https://bluerewards.onelink.me/DTk0/c791r6lg A throwback post from…
🧇 Maple & Butter Waffles 💸 SGD 10.50 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 / 5 The waffles were so good!! Crunchy on the outside, yet chewy and fluffy on the inside. Lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with two cubes of butter and maple syrup. Simple, fragrant and delicious. ☕ Latte (Mr.…
💸 Braised Pork Rice Set – SGD13.90 If you only order the Braised Pork Rice, it's SGD6.90. But with SGD13.90 Set Meal, you'll get: 🍚 Braised Pork Rice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 5/5 💸 Hands down the best Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan I’ve ever had in Singapore! I love it when the rice…
Happy New Year! Kicking off 2025 with my first visit to Extra Virgin Pizza, a spot specializing in thin-crust Neapolitan pizzas. 🍝 Oxtail Ragu Pasta 💸 SGD32 ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 5/5 We started the meal with their ragu pasta and it was fantastic. The beef was incredibly tender, and the combination of…
Craving freshly made, hot and cheesy pizza? Try Goldenroy - in fact, we returned as we had a great experience the first time 🤩 Pizza flavours (ranked by my favourites): Number 4: Scallops & Onions I realized I'm not really a scallop fan, so that ranked last on my list.…
A few friends and I visited Hello Arigato Cafe at Upper Thomson. My main dish was so delicious that I couldn't resist documenting it in my blog. However, I have to admit, I didn't delve too deeply into my friends' main dishes, so take my overall review with a pinch…
🍜 Jjajangmyeon 💸 $13.00 (not including +$5 for large, + $1.50 for fried egg) ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 5/5 I love the chewy texture of the noodles at Jeong's Jajjang!! And how rich the sauce was. I'm a big fan of jjajangmyeon, so I might be a little biased, but I've had those…
Keijometo is probably one of the most popular cafes in Johor Bahru with cool industrial-themed exterior and interior designs. It is so popular that they always have a queue, so I'd recommend reaching there early before they open at 11am to avoid queueing. Chicken Katsu Curry 💸 MYR24.00 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5…
We did the NYE countdown and stayed another night on Sentosa Island. Since food around the RWS area was quite expensive, we had to look for more affordable options. Fortunately, we found Little Farms on the other side of the island, which was relatively cheaper, and we had these for…
Been wanting to go to Merci Marcel for a while, and finally visited on Christmas Eve. Surprisingly, it wasn’t crowded at all despite it being the eve of a public holiday. We ordered a starter and dessert from their seasonal festive menu, and a main from the regular dinner menu.…
Conveniently located near the Botanic Gardens, this was an ideal spot to pick up brunch before going on a picnic. Here’s our order: 🥧 Sourdough Egg Tarts 💸 SGD 3.50 ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 5/5 This was my favourite! It was especially delicious when served warm. Crispy and gooey in all the right…
I was craving fluffy souffle pancakes and coffee, and immediately thought of this place as I had good pancakes during a previous visit. 🥞 Goes Nuts for Pistachio (Souffle Pancakes) 💸 SGD18.90 ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 5/5 Light and fluffy souffle pancakes drizzled with sweet pistachio cream, served with crunchy pistachio bits and…
🦪 Scallop Rosé Rigatoni ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟 5/5 I've been to this Rise Bakehouse outlets 3 times, and for all 3 times, I've ordered this Scallop Rosé Rigatoni because it's just that good! So appetising and just looking at the photos make me want to return and order it again. 🍄 Truffle…
SYIP (Farrer Park) is a minimalistic-looking cafe that serves good coffee and matcha. They serve brunch and main options too, but I've only tried their Sweet French Toast thus far. Sweet French Toast 💸 SGD 16.00 ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Would you look at this colourful and vibrant plate - doesn't it…
We went to Johor Bahru's Sunway Big Box Retail Park for a movie and a meal, but there were limited dining options here. So we tried this teppanyaki place with low expectations - and it turned out pretty good! 🐮 Itame Gyuniku Stir-fried beef belly slices + side dishes of…
There are two Pen & Inc. restaurants in Singapore, one on the NTU campus and the other at the NTU alumni house, each serving different cuisines: the NTU location specialises in Tex-Mex and Southwestern cuisine, while the NTU Alumni House spot focuses on Italian cuisine. It's worth noting that the…
(Update on Jan 19, 2026) I just found that this outlet has closed as they've moved to Paya Lebar Square! There's also one more outlet at Changi City Point. Nestled in City Square Mall, Farrer Park, Wok Master is a restaurant serving Chinese dishes, commonly referred to as "tze char"…