The mala madness is still raging in Singapore now. I thought my mala craze was long gone until I had Chongqing grilled fish recently and went crazy over it again. For those who have never tried it before, the charcoal grilled fish is served in a spicy mala gravy, covered with dried red chiles, Sichuan peppercorns, and various other spices.

We usually eat Chongqing grilled fish in a restaurant but one of our colleagues brought us to a kopitiam stall to try their paper-wrapped fish. Located in Serangoon Central, Mei Ren Yu Chongqing Hotpot serves Chinese Sichuan dishes including mala xiang guo, hotpot and paper-wrapped fish!

Eating mala paper-wrapped fish in a kopitiam? Without air-con? Are you sure? I wanted to drop the idea but our colleague was persistent… so at 3pm on a sunny day, four of us went for it. Not as bad as I thought it would be, perhaps the can of Coke helped too.

Here’s how it works : choose the type of meat you would like to have – either fish ($22), seafood ($26) or prawns ($22). After you choose the meat, you choose the hotpot broth. They have four different flavours to choose from, including spicy and fragrant, mala, pickled mustard, and garlic. Lastly, you pick the ingredients that go into the broth. I suggest ordering some ingredients that soak up the broth, such as fried beancurd roll, black fungus, vermicelli, and some ingredients that can remain crispy in the hotpot like lotus root, to give a variation of textures.

We went for the spicy and fragrant paper-wrapped seabass as recommended by the staff. Parchment paper was used to wrap the fish and broth together which allows the spices and flavours to soak into the fish while keeping the meat firm and tender. Once the fish is served to the table, the staff will turn on the fire and wait for the broth to boil before opening the parchment paper to pour the fish into the deep-dish tray.

How is it? We love the broth which took on a more fragrant complexity rather than being overly fiery. That’s a nice build up of sensations on your tongue, but not to the extent that I would sweat buckets because the heat is too overwhelming. We also ordered pork belly, enoki mushrooms and cabbage which soaks=ed up the gravy beautifully. I think ordering a bowl of white rice is a good idea. Do request for more soup if you want!

I have tasted better fish in other places but considering it is only $22, I think it is quite value for money.

I didn’t get a chance to try their hotpot or mala xiang guo. Looks like I need to make another trip there soon.

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Located in the heart of Chinatown, at Pearl’s Hill, the former Upper and Lower Barracks were among the few remaining police buildings designed and constructed under the colonial government. It now houses 195 Pearl Hill Cafe where you will get to try the famous satay from Tiong Bahru Satay Man (affectionately known as Ah Pui).

For those who live in Tiong Bahru, you will be familiar with Ah Pui. This street hawker has been peddling satay on a pushcart around Tiong Bahru for more than 30 years. He is famous for his freshly made pork skewers. Unfortunately, Ah Pui was often fined for selling food without a license and he decided to retire.

But now, you get a chance to try Ah Pui’s satay at 195 Pearl Hill Cafe! Reservation is strong recommended if you wish to order his satay. I visited the place once without booking but the satay was sold out.

Ah Pui’s hand-made traditional Hainanese-style pork satay ($9/10 Sticks) is served with a unique peanut-pineapple satay sauce.

Infused with a smokiness imparted from burning charcoal, the sticks of pork belly had charred edges, and were dripping with savoury juices. Each stick of satay had a good balance of meat and fats. In fact, I am so happy to see the lard in between the meat because that makes the satay juicy and using a charcoal grill makes the meat more fragrant. It is not too greasy and very addictive.

To pair with the satay is, of course, the peanut sauce. But what makes it different from the rest is the use of pineapple pulp which provides a bright sweetness. We started with only 10 sticks, but the server told us that it was definitely insufficient. True enough, we ordered 10 more sticks. Belly satisfied!

Besides the signature pork satay, chicken satay ($9 for 10 Sticks) is available as well. This is different from our usual satay. It feels more like the Japanese yakitori, drizzled with a lovely chimichurri sauce.

We also shared a plate of Pesto Prawn Pasta ($13.90). Pretty decent, the rich and creamy pesto sauce coats the pasta perfectly and comes with pan-fried prawns and shredded cheese. The Saturday Grandpa Meatballs ($7.90) comes with 6 handmade meatballs that are deep-fried, chef’s secret sauce and parmesan cheese.

Note that there is no air conditioning in this cafe and you have to climb a flight of stairs to reach Upper Barracks. But don’t worry, no hiking boots required for this ascent. To cool you down, have a cup of Iced Nanyang Latte (S$6). The Indonesian Robusta beans are roasted using butter and sugar.

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Are you a soy milk lover?
Do you always order matcha latte?

If your answer is yes to any of the above questions, you must try UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha!

As Singapore’s No. 1* soy milk powder brand, UNISOY has been continuously developing delicious and creative soy treats, bringing you the widest range of soy goodness in new forms, flavours and experiences.

Now, there is an exciting way to enjoy the goodness of soy in the comfort of your home! And that is the UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha!

[UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha PROMOTION]
Limited Launch Promo till 31 Dec 2020: $8.90 (U.P $10.90) at selected FairPrice and Sheng Siong supermarkets.

I drink soy milk almost every other day but to be honest, I never liked the instant ones in the past because the taste can be quite artificial. It was only when I tried UNISOY a few years back, that my perception of instant soy milk drinks changed. UNISOY naturally became a staple in my home. Their soy milk uses non-GMO organic deskinned soybeans, so the drinks are creamy and tasty additions to your daily routine. I even use them to make soy milk pudding!

When UNISOY approached me to try their latest UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha, I was pretty excited! Because I am a big fan of soy milk, I always order Matcha Latte with soy milk when I am out. So this is an excellent, or rather, a perfect combination for me!

The new UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha is a perfect blend of lactose-free soy milk and 100% premium Matcha imported directly from Japan. Hear the word “lactose-free”? Yes, it is suitable for people who are lactose intolerant.

It is higher in calcium and contains a natural source of antioxidant from matcha called catechin, so young working adults can glean numerous benefits while on the go. Get a pack and put it in your office. There is nothing more soul-warming than a cup of warm soy matcha! You can drink it anytime of the day. Soy time, anytime!

We tried the product for a while before writing this post. Of course, the soy matcha tastes excellent already. Expect a nice smooth soy milk with the lovely and distinct fragrance of matcha. But on the days we get a little creative, we levelled up our drinks and had some fun with the soy matcha!

We made Dalgona Soy Matcha with UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha! Here’s the recipe if you are interested to give it a shot!

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Dalgona Soy Matcha with UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha

We made Dalgona Soy Matcha with UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha!

Author Maureen

Ingredients

Milk

• 1 sachet UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha
• 140 to 160 ml Warm/Cold Water

Froth

• 1/2 tbsp Matcha Powder
• 2 tbsp Hot water
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 Egg White

Instructions

Milk

• Stir 1 sachet of UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha into a glass of warm/cold water until it is fully dissolved.

Froth

• Dissolve sugar in hot water.
• Beat egg white until lightly frothy.
• Gradually add in sugar water mixture to the egg white froth.
• Whisk until froth is glossy.
• Add in matcha powder and whisk until stiff peaks form.
• Serve froth mixture over soy matcha.

Discover the goodness of soy with delightful experiences every time. UNISOY is a Singapore homegrown brand which is halal and healthier choice certified for soy drinkers. UNISOY products are vegan and vegetarian friendly as well.

UNISOY products (except the breakfast series) are easily dissolved in cold/warm water. Their products are available at selected FairPrice, Sheng Siong supermarkets and UNISOY online marketplace (Qoo10, Shopee, UNISOY e-shop). Don’t miss out on their current promotion!

[UNISOY GOLD Nutritious Soy Matcha PROMOTION]
Limited Launch Promo till 31 Dec 2020: $8.90 (U.P $10.90) at selected FairPrice and Sheng Siong supermarkets.

*Unifood International (S) Pte Ltd calculation based in part on data reported by Nielsen through its Retail Index Service for the Soy Powdered Milk Category for the MAT period ending May 2020, for Singapore Super/ Hypermarket. (Copyright © 2020, The Nielsen Company.)

This post is brought to you by UNISOY.

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A cup of coffee is a little pick-me-up. As our world gets busier, finding those much-needed little moments to ourselves become increasingly challenging. Indulging in Moccona helps us to embrace ‘Me Time’.

Known for its great taste and elegant glass jar, Moccona has become a much-loved classic in homes all over the world. Moccona blends are created by bringing together the world’s finest beans: Arabica and the Robusta. Arabica beans have a softer sweeter taste with berry and fruit tones while Robusta beans have a deep rich flavour. Together, they make a perfect cup of coffee.

Imported directly from Netherlands, Moccona instant coffee comes in 6 different flavours, currently available in Singapore:

1. Moccona Classic 5 Medium Roast
2. Moccona Classic 8 Dark Roast
3. Moccona Espresso 10 
4. Moccona Indulgence 8
5. Moccona Class 5 Decaffeinated
6. Moccona Hazelnut

The Moccona Classic 5 Medium Roast is the most popular coffee with a well rounded and balanced coffee flavour. It is full bodied, richly aromatic and just right for your everyday coffee moment, or moments, if you like.

I personally love the Moccona Classic 8 Dark Roast because it is a bold brew that is earthy, warm and aromatic. If you need an extra kick in preparation for a long day, or to chase off the sleepy monster, go for the Moccona Espresso Style. You will definitely enjoy the big bold flavours with the intensity of a good Italian espresso.

We used Moccona Classic 5 Medium Roast to make our Caramel Frappé.

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Caramel Frappé

We used Moccona Classic 5 Medium Roast to make our Caramel Frappé.

Author Maureen

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Moccona Classic 5 Medium Roast
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Hot Water
• 100 ml Milk
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 1 tbsp Caramel Syrup
• Whipped cream (topping)
• Caramel syrup (topping)
• Caramelised Biscuit (topping)

Instructions

• Mix Moccona Classic 5 Medium Roast with sugar and hot water.
• In a blender, add in the ice cubes, milk, caramel syrup and coffee mixture. Start blending on low speed, before moving on to high speed. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the frappe into a glass and top it with whipped cream, caramel syrup and crushed caramelised biscuit. Enjoy while it’s cold!

Our Caramel Frappé delivers a wallop of flavours! The coffee and caramel mocha mixes are rich, creamy and blended to perfection. Top the delicious drink off with whipped cream if you fancy a little more indulgence. Sip it slowly and enjoy!

Wherever you are, always find time to take a breather, and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

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This post is brought to you by Moccona Coffee.

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We all crave good food and great fun but things have honestly been a little restrictive lately, amirite? Well, 2020 has truly been an unprecedented year, and in an unprecedented move, Sentosa is bringing all the fun and good food right to YOU every Thursday to Sunday from now till 22nd November!

The State of Fun’s signature annual beach food festival, Sentosa GrillFest, which received over 106k attendees in 2019, is back again with a spanking new edition — the inaugural Home Edition. We can now indulge in an exclusive mouth-watering Sentosa feast right in the comfort of our own homes!

For the first time, Sentosa has partnered Singapore Chefs’ Association (SCA) to offer 14 exclusive and exciting creations just for Sentosa GrillFest! Sentosa GrillFest will feature more than 80 food offerings – think fresh takes on local and Asian favourites such as Burnt Bee Hoon with Grilled Prawns and Egg White Gravy, Seafood Laksa Linguine and classics such as juicy burgers, grilled platters, BBQ delights and more! Sounds amazing? You bet it is! Trust us, you don’t want to miss the hottest virtual event of 2020!

Here’s a little sneak peek of what’s on offer! Get ready, because your mouth is about to water!

Makan in the Comfort of Your Home

One of the most highly recommended dishes, the Burnt Bee Hoon with Grilled Prawn and Egg White Gravy ($18) is not to be missed!

A unique ensemble, the Steam Cheong Fan, Grilled Beef, Mala sauce, Coriander and Peanuts ($12) will tickle the tastebuds of those who fancy an East-meets-West dish.

The Bamboo Rice Nasi Lemak Ayam ($25) from Good Old Days is a must order! It promises a generous portion of Bamboo Rice, Fried Chicken Whole Leg, Sambal Egg, Sambal Chilli, Cracker, and Ikan Bilis Kachang.

The Vegan Patty Rendang Burger ($12) is a meat-free burger with tomato relish, brioche buns and salad that’s great for anyone, and everyone.

Looking for a yummy appetiser to share? The Singapore Chilli Crab Claw ($22) is a lovely choice.

The Char Grilled Marinated Octopus with Handmade Spicy Green Pesto ($20) was carefully executed and more than delightful.

We enjoyed the Vietnam Style Lemongrass Beef Cheek ($18) from Good Old Days very much as well. We love the addition of pickled daikon and green papaya.

The Kentucky Bourbon Bbq Pork Ribs ($22) from Angliss promises tender but firm ribs which have been marinated, slow smoked and roasted for 3 hours over charcoal. The ribs are then glazed with house-made Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce, and served with Slaw & Conquest Super Crunch fries.

Another dish that we approve of is the SkyPark Mixed Grilled Kebabs ($20) — a trio of Chicken, Beef and Prawn Kebabs with homemade chilli sauce and mayo dips.

These must-tries are available for a very limited time only so make sure you get your hands on them while you can!

Order on grillfest.ryneeats.com and pay with Mastercard® to enjoy a $5 discount (with a minimum spend of $50 – excluding delivery charge). Terms and conditions apply.

Dine at Six Participating Restaurants in Sentosa

You can also dine in at six participating restaurants in Sentosa, including Trapizza, Rumours Beach Club, Ola Beach Club, Good Old Days, Skypark Beach Club by AJ Hackett and eM by the Marina.

We went to Good Old Days which offers a diverse range of tantalising local favourites, such as Half Shell Scallop Mentaiko ($15), Middle East Whole BBQ Sea Bream with Sambal ($26) and more.

If you dine in the restaurant, you can try the 1 metre long bamboo rice nasi lemak which has lobsters, fried chicken, sambal eggs and fluffy coconut rice. Great for 3-4 pax.

Rumours Beach Club offers a great beach experience perfect for any type of get-togethers. The Mixed Grill Platter ($58.80) is great for sharing. It features AU grass fed striploin, Kurobuta pork chop, baby lamb chop, fat chips and roasted vegetables. We love the Indonesian BBQ satay too.

Specially for Sentosa GrillFest, they have come up with Jimbaran Seafood Platter ($158) which includes grilled jumbo prawns, bamboo lobster, red snapper and squid. All you gotta do is to make a reservation, turn up, makan, lounge on, and #getbeachy.

Enjoy FREE island admission from now till 31 December 2020! Just enter Sentosa via Sentosa Express or drive in for free. Or you can get $5 off your Grab ride into Sentosa with promo code “SentosaFun”.

Sentosa GrillFest x Lazada

Alongside the main event that promises a slew of tantalising treats, guests can also look forward to a series of engaging online content and deals. In another first, Sentosa GrillFest has collaborated with Lazada to bring exciting treats to guests at home through LazLive and Sentosa GrillFest’s LazMall Flagship Store.

Live Events to look forward to:

1. Cooking Classes hosted by Kelly Latimer
Viewers are in for a treat as top chefs of Sentosa GrillFest share their personal tips and tricks, while taking the audience step-by-step through the cooking process. Tuesdays (10 and 17 November 2020, 6pm to 7pm) on LazLive

2. Flash Deals – Discount vouchers of up to 50% off and other exclusive deals from Angliss Singapore’s gourmet marketplace
Offers are capped and limited, so remember to mark your calendars! Angliss Singapore’s brand new Grill-It-Yourself Kits are perfect for cooking enthusiasts who want to whip up their own grilled feast at home.
Tuesdays (10 and 17 November 2020, 8pm to 10.30pm) on @AnglissMarketPlace FB
Wednesdays (11 and 18 November 2020, 6pm to 7.30pm) on LazLive
Saturdays (14 and 21 November 2020, 3pm to 5.30pm) on LazLive

3. Talk Show with Charlotte Mei
Tune in for grilling hacks and fun food challenges on 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22 November 2020.
5pm to 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays on LazLive
3pm to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays on LazLive

There’s just so much in store and you wouldn’t want to miss out on all the fun and good food! Have a look at the menu and place an order on grillfest.ryneeats.com. For more event details and deals, visit sentosa.com.sg/grillfest or @Sentosa (Official) on social media.

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Online shopping or e-commerce has certainly gotten bigger as technology advances. Since the very beginning of the online shopping boom, Qoo10 has been the platform where hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans go to purchase electronics, household essentials, and more. You name it, Qoo10 has it.

Food products have become increasingly popular online as well, as suppliers can reach consumers directly, hence offering better and more attractive prices. Needless to say, a huge bulk of orders that Qoo10 processes is food related. Now, we know we can get snacks and frozen items on Qoo10 but did you know that you can get ready-to-eat local food products on the longstanding platform as well?

Here are 8 local food products that you can get on Qoo10, and since it’s 11.11 aka the biggest sale of the year, it’s the best time to hop on Qoo10 and grab the limited time offers.

Live Hairy Crabs

It’s hairy crab season now and everyone is heading out to Chinese restaurants to get their hands on fresh and plump hairy crabs. If you prefer to enjoy these delicacies in the comfort of your own home, then you should definitely place an order with Seafood Paradise. Their crabs are delivered to you fresh! You can cook them any style you want. You can get 10 100g Female Hairy Crab for $76.80 on https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/Seafood_Paradise now!

Hotpot Food

Singaporeans love their hotpot. Are you a big hotpot fan like us? We eat hotpot at least once a week! Dining out at famous hotpot restaurants can be a hassle, what with the long queues and waiting times. So, sometimes, we purchase fresh ingredients and indulge in a satisfying hotpot in the office, or at home. Hotpot is always best enjoyed with a group of great friends. We were pleasantly surprised by the selection of ingredients available on Ee Hui Food. Expect crab ball, lobster roll, otah chicken, fresh fishball and more. Prices start from $2.50 usually but for 11.11, prices are as low as $1.45. Shop now at https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/eehuifood

Dim Sum

A household name in Singapore, Lim Kee Food Manufacturing has had a stellar reputation for more than 3 decades. Popular even in Australia, their range of products which include dimsum and paus are sold in all 7-11 outlets in Hong Kong. If that’s not a testament to the quality of their products, we don’t know what is! You can get their signature paus, loh mai kai and more here https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/limkeefood. Their mini siew mai is going at $8.90 (u.p: $17.50) for 11.11!

Bak Zhang

Have you found yourself craving for bak zhang but not sure where to get them because it’s not the annual Dragonboat Festival? You can always get your bak zhang fix at Joo Chiat Kim Choo which has been around for more than 20 years. Their dumplings are packed with a myriad of our favourite ingredients such as salted egg yolk, chestnut and mushroom. They even have nyonya dumplings, kee zhang and traditional kueh! Get your dumplings and kueh at https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/joochiatkimchoo. Get 10 of their traditional dumplings for just $34.90(u.p: $42) now!

Roasted Delights

Apart from providing convenient BBQ services at extremely affordable prices, BBQChef also sells frozen products which they customize based on current trends to suit their customers’ taste buds. Here are the items that you should absolutely not miss — juicy and tender Premium Roasted Pork Belly, perfectly caramelized Premium Black Char-Siew, incredibly satisfying Crispy German Pork Knuckle, succulent Korean Roasted Chicken with curly fries, and authentic Middle East Cajun style Chicken Kebab Platter Grab your party essentials at : https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/bbqchef We highly recommend that you get the 1kg Sio Bak which is available at a special price of $25.90 (u.p: $45) during the 11.11 sale!

Otah Boy

Otah Boy is a small local business that’s proudly started by a Singaporean family. Produced in small batches, their otah, which contains no preservatives, MSG, nor additives, is made with fresh ingredients that are hand picked. The production of the otah is monitored closely so you can be sure that the quality is high, and consistent. You can now get 5 packets of their bestselling Halal Chunky Nyonya Muar Otah at $18(u.p: $22.50), and 3 bags of their popular Mochi for $9.90(u.p: $19.50) on https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/Otahboy.

Vegetarian Items

I would not have thought that I could find a great range of vegetarian items on Qoo10, but turns out I can! Vegetarian World Food has an incredibly extensive selection that comprises Beyond Meat ground beef, vegan hotpot, and vegan char siew. They have so many items, and you will definitely be spoilt for choice. Pick out your favourites over at https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/vegeworldfoods and have them delivered to your doorstep.

Local Pastries

Fans of baked pastries such as wife cakes will be pleased to know that they can score these delightful flaky treats on https://www.qoo10.sg/shop/yongsheng. Yong Sheng has been handcrafting snacks and baked goods since 1952 so you can count on their products being great palate pleasers. Their Almond Crispy Pie and Egg Yolk Pie are must-orders as well. Pair these tea-time favourites with a pot of freshly brewed tea and you’re set for a lovely tea session. For 11.11, you can get 3 boxes of their wife cakes at $16.80 (u.p : $26.70)

There are tons of local food products that you can get on Qoo10, anytime, anyday, and have them sent right to you. Qoo10 is easy to use, and trustworthy and they always have attractive bundle deals and great offers. Shop now at www.qoo10.sg

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88 Hong Kong Roast Meat Specialist is not new in the market but they have recently opened their flagship outlet in Lavender. As many of you know, the boss, Martin Ong, does one of the best sio baks in town! We fell in love with the biscuit-like sio bak skin that we kept going back for more.

He has moved a few times and now has three outlets — Tyrwhitt Road, Ubi and the latest one in Lavender Street. This space is where he will prepare all the roast meats and deliver them to the rest of the outlets.

I have known Martin for a long time, since he started his first stall in Tampines. He was originally trained in Western cuisine. But this guy never stops learning. He took years to experiment and develop his own technique for roasting pork. The last time when I met him at his old stall in Tyrwhitt Road, he was showing me how he modified his roast oven. With his new flagship stall along Lavender Street, he is finally able to do charcoal roast.

You know lah, charcoal smoke is one of the things that can bring roast meat up a notch. A lot of stalls are using gas oven either because of convenience or the restrictions within the stall. Hence, I am happy that Martin is able to use charcoal to roast the meats now. Not only do the meats get a nice char, the meats are imbued with a lovely smokiness that’s quite noticeable!

I kept saying sio bak sio bak sio bak, so just how good is their sio bak? Well, you really want the skin to be crispy. I think Martin has got the right formula. The skin is really crispy; brittle to the point that it is almost breaking.

The sio bak are air dried for at least 24 hours. You can hear the crackling sound when you bite into skin. The skin is dry and it breaks apart like biscuit. The first bite produces a noisy crunch as the skin breaks, then you will find yourself sinking your teeth into well-seasoned, tender, and juicy meat.

The other meats, surprisingly, were so much better than the last time I tried them! In fact, they fared as good as the sio bak. The roasted duck was really beautifully seasoned, with quite a refined taste that wasn’t too gamey. Martin collects the duck juices that oozed out during the roasting process and baste the meat in its own juices to keep it moist.

The char siew was, for me, one of the best barbecued pork I have eaten in a long time. Eating Martin’s char siew is like eating a fatty version of bak kwa. He has to first braise the pork loin with a sweet malt sugar marinate, before he can roast the meat. Then, he drenches the beautifully roasted meat with a dark gooey sauce.

Nothing says comfort food like tender well-caramelised barbecued pork with the perfect fat-to-lean meat ratio. Enjoy that burst of oil when you bite into a piece of juicy char siew. The layer of fat had been roasted until it’s white and creamy, like lard. It was also not too sweet despite being covered in maltose.

I like to order their wanton mee because I can have both their juicy char siew and tasty wanton. Mix the noodles well with their chilli and lard oil. You can also pair the noodles with their other roast meats too. I guarantee you will have a very satisfying lunch – just make sure you get here by noon before the crowd builds up.

The meats usually start parading in from the kitchen at about 11am. If you are early, grab a cup of coffee and their luncheon meat omelette sandwich for breakfast first!

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With stormy spells being an increasingly common occurrence as we enter the monsoon season, it is not surprising to crave piping hot bowls of soup, warm porridge and rice. What if I tell you that you can have all these comfort foods in ONE wholesome bowl that’s prepared by an ex-Jumbo seafood chef, at just $6?

When we caught wind of San Pin Seafood Soup Pao Fan’s opening at Foch Road, we head over immediately. When we arrived at the coffee shop at 11am on a sleepy Monday (the stall opens at 10.45am), there was already a queue of approximately 10 people.

While most may know of mui fan (steamed rice topped with ingredients in a savory gravy) and porridge, less may be familiar with its rice-based counterpart, pao fan. Translating literally to “submerged rice”, pao fan consists of rice grains that are first steamed, then steeped in a savory seafood broth and finished with a generous sprinkling of crunchy fried rice puffs.

Preparation of the broth usually involves simmering generous amounts of crustaceans and pork bones, and the unique textural contrasts of the different components and cooking methods involved makes pao fan a tedious dish to whip up. Hence, pao fan is usually found at higher-end seafood or Chinese restaurants.

The menu was straightforward with 5 side dishes and 6 variants of pao fan : prawns, fried sliced fish, fresh sliced fish, mixed sliced fish, lala or the mixed bowl which comes with everything. Do note that all pao fans come with lala, bitter gourd and fried egg floss, so don’t forget to inform the staff if you don’t want any of them! You wouldn’t want to omit any one of them though, trust us.

Although they have only opened for slightly over a week, they have a great flow when it comes to operations. There were 3 staff hustling in the stall: one in-charge of taking the orders and payment, one main cook dishing out the bowls, and another staff preparing the side dishes. Upon ordering your food, a buzzer will be given to you.

Highly recommended by their staff, the signature Mixed Seafood Soup Pao Fan ($7) arrived in an orange-hued broth with 2 big prawns, fresh and fried fish slices, lala, bitter gourd and fried egg floss. An indeed impressive line-up of fresh seafood for its economical price tag. The umami-rich seafood broth was laced with the briny sweetness of lala and sea prawns. Each rice grain was beautifully puffed up from soaking in the full-bodied broth, and we enjoyed the crunch from the crispy bits of strewn rice puffs.

Dip the perfectly cooked seafood into their spicy and tangy homemade chill which will leave you craving for more. Now, can we just take a moment to marvel at how fresh and big that prawn is? It is also noteworthy that each prawn has been painstakingly deshelled with only their tails and heads left for all you folks out there who love your prawns but abhor peeling them.

To make our earlier wait in the queue worth it, we also got another bowl of Mixed Sliced Fish with Seafood Soup Pao Fan ($6). The generous slices of thick Batang (mackerel) fish, which were succulent and firm to the bite, left a lingering sweetness. The fried fish slices retained their crisp despite being drenched in the savory broth. And oh, who can forget that crowd-favorite fried egg floss which soaked up the zesty savory concoction?

Although it was only slightly past the half-hour mark of their opening time when we placed our orders, their unique Grilled Iberico Pork Chop ($6) and Grilled Beef Fillet ($6) sides were already sold out (say what!). According to the staff, they were not expecting such big crowds, hence limited portions were available. We thus settled for the next most recommended Fried Luncheon Meat ($5).

If you are craving for a rich yet affordable bowl of seafood heaven prepared by pro chefs, San Pin Seafood Soup Pao Fan is the place you have got to visit. They also have another outlet at China Square Food Center if you are in the CBD, but note that the operating hours for both outlets are different.

MissTamChiak.com made anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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With slightly over a month to Christmas, it is time to plan for the upcoming festive feasts and set aside the weighing scale (just for December) to reward ourselves for making it through this hullabaloo of a year – thank you 2020, next. If you’ve been thinking of where to grab curated lavish festive packages...

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Japanese soba made from scratch on-site with 100% buckwheat flour. MSG and additives-free bone broth. House-made chilli oil infused tsuyu dipping sauce. Hormone-free meat slices. Not quite what you would expect from a humble little 3 months old coffee shop stall in Jalan Besar, amirite? Reiwa Soba prides itself on delivering churned-from-scratch soba with a...

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We have more and more Sichuan zi char hawkers in Singapore. Recently, a friend of mine, recommended Chuan Xiang Xiao Chu (川香小厨) in Toa Payoh, and I was impressed by what they had to offer. This is one of the best Sichuan hawker stalls around but it doesn’t have a crazy queue stemming from it(yet). There...

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If you’re a coffee lover and are in possession of a Nespresso machine (or thinking of gifting yourself one this festive season), you’ll know the excitement whenever they announce new limited-edition capsules. With home parties around the corner and these new delicious festive-exclusive coffees and accessories, there’s even more reasons for you to add a...

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While several varieties of beef noodles exist, most Singaporeans are probably familiar with either the robust and soupy Teochew version, or the dry and starchy Hainanese rendition. Renowned for its clear beef broth, Teochew-style beef noodles typically consists of various tender beef cuts steeped in a bowl of meaty and soupy goodness. Hainanese beef noodles...

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It is not often that you come across a stall selling Teochew-style fishball noodles, laksa, and also juicy moo ping (Thai grilled BBQ pork skewers). And all the more uncommon, to be served this eclectic mix by Thai ladies who are fluent in Hokkien, Mandarin, English and Thai. At an affordable $3, Hee Fish Ball...

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Despite being a regular at ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, I have never tried Nusa & Tara because of the daunting queues during lunch hour. You see, lunch break is extremely precious to a typical OL who usually has only 1 hour to eat, drink, and, perhaps, catch up on that latest Netflix series. Having...

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There are at least 4 hawkers clanking their woks to fry a flavorsome mix of chopped radish cubes, chye poh (preserved radish) and an ungodly amount of eggs at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre. Evidently, the carrot cake competition is strong here. But the one stall that consistently stood out with its unceasing long queue...

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This Christmas, be prepared to usher in cosy celebrations with Cold Storage’s festive Christmas feasts – chosen with care! With an extensive range of carefully curated Christmas festive offerings from entrees and sides to hearty mains such as whole turkeys, hams and roasts, sharing platters, and even desserts, you can be assured that all your...

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Making a traditional and authentic thosai is a laborious process. The crepe-like South Indian savory pancake, made from a batter of fermented rice flour, ground lentils and fenugreek, requires the lentils to be first pre-soaked before the grounding process. Thereafter, the mixture has to be left overnight to ferment with rice flour and fenugreek before...

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The opening of modern cafe-style Mad Roaster at Amoy Street Food Centre has been making its mad steady parade on social media in the past few weeks, and for a madly good reason. Helmed by 27-year-old part-time lawyer Madeline, who’s lovingly supported by her parents, the semi social enterprise stall dedicated to selling special blended...

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What’s a good Christmas without some toasting? With the various restrictions imposed on social gatherings in the current COVID-19 norm, plans of drinking out to a long night with extended celebrations may have to take a temporary backseat. That is why F&N has partnered with trendy cocktail specialist, Kiki’s Reserve, to create 10 exclusive mocktail...

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