Xiao Long Bao and Zha Jiang Mian. Name a better duo. I’ll wait. These two dishes are among the most loved dishes of Chinese cuisine, and are must-orders for me whenever I go to restaurants such as Crystal Jade or Din Tai Fung. Imagine my joy when I found Flourful Delight in Golden Mile Food Center selling Xiao Long Bao and noodles that can give these established restaurants a run for their money!

The first thing I noticed when I approached Flourful Delight 知味面点 is their workbench, which is covered in flour and balls of dough. I immediately realised that the father-and-son duo who runs Flourful Delight make their dumpling skin by hand. If that isn’t a sign of quality, I don’t know what is!

Upon ordering my Xiao Long Bao ($5.50 for 6 pieces), I was told to wait for about 10 minutes to let the dumplings steam. Once they were ready, make sure to let them cool slightly, or the hot soup contained within may burn your tongue. I speak from experience, because that’s exactly what happened to me when I took a bite of these dumplings. What can I say, they looked so good that I got impatient!

Subpar Xiao Long Baos often have a thick, chewy skin, which makes it hard to get to the delicious broth within. What makes Flourful Delight’s Xiao Long Bao stand out is how delicately thin the dumpling skin is, while still being strong enough to remain intact when you pick them up with your chopsticks. Pair these dumplings with some vinegar and ginger slices to cut through the richness of the pork broth!

Flourful delight also offers a wide range of delicious noodle dishes. I ordered two classics, Zha Jiang Mian ($4.50) and Dan Dan Mian ($4). The Zha Jiang Mian consists of minced meat and a fermented soybean sauce, while Dan Dan Mian features a peanut sauce with chilli oil and vinegar.

What impressed me the most was the quality of the noodles, which were springy and chewy. With the relatively simple sauces, the quality and doneness of the noodles can be noticed immediately. The noodles here were perfectly cooked!

While simple, these noodle dishes were quite substantial, filling me up rather quickly. Because of this, I preferred the Dan Dan Mian, which had a dash of vinegar to cut through the dish and make it more appetising.

I am sure that it is only a matter of time before this relatively new hawker stall, with its high-quality dishes, attracts a loyal fanbase. I, for one, am now a fan, and I will definitely be back for more!

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T’was a fine morning, and I was walking around Bugis looking for something to eat for breakfast. Then I remembered, Hock Lee Fishball Noodles is just around the area! It was pretty early in the morning, which means they probably haven’t sold out yet.

And thankfully, they hadn’t! I grabbed a few bowls to share with my colleagues. The first bowl came with mee kia (dry version), and a small bowl of fishball soup. I love how the flavourful chilli coated every strand of the thin noodles, and made them so flavourful. The chilli gave a very welcomed kick, and totally woke me up. The lard made the bowl of noodles fragrant, but it filled me up quickly as it was rather greasy.

The fishballs here are handmade! Say what?? They’re so soft, but still has that bite when you chow down on them, which makes them really QQ. The fishiness wasn’t present either, which attested to their freshness.

They mee pok was cooked to perfection — in between al dente and soft.

If you’re not up for dry noodles, go for the soup version! We got the kway teow mee soup as well. The fishballs were great, of course, but the soup was a little too bland for my liking. For me, the dry version definitely triumped over the soup version. However, if you prefer milder flavours, this would be great for you.

Each bowl of noodles was $4(for both dry and soup versions). If I’m ever craving for fishball noodles, I’ll come here.

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It’s Chinese New Year again! Which means it’s time to ready your chopsticks to Lo some Hei!

Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi are synonymous with premium yet casual Japanese dining in Singapore. From 7 January 2020 to 8 February 2020, Ichiban YuSheng will be available for purchase! Their signature Salmon Sashimi YuSheng is known to be exceptionally popular at family reunions and corporate celebrations as everyone gets together to usher in a year of abundance (年年有餘)! 

Their 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng was so incredibly well received at the start of 2019 that it got featured on CNA and News 8! As such, by popular demand, they decided to bring it back this year! 

The 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng ($56.80, good for 8-10 pax) features an exciting array of fresh fruits which includes Pomelo (柚子), Pear (雪梨), Guava (番石榴), Mango (芒果), Pineapple (鳳梨), and Jackfruit (菠蘿蜜). Vibrant and colourful, this online-exclusive, take-away YuSheng is great for vegetarians and those who are more health conscious.

The jackfruit stands out in particular as it is the strongest tasting fruit among the six. If you’re a fan of jackfruit, you’re really going to love this version of YuSheng. I sure know I do.

Alternatively, you can opt for the all-time favourite — Salmon Sashimi YuSheng! Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi use only the freshest Norwegian salmon, and arrange the slices into beautiful sashimi roses. The Salmon Sashimi YuSheng is available in two sizes for take-away and dine-in: Auspicious YuSheng for 8-10 pax (24 pieces of salmon sashimi, $60.90) and Bountiful YuSheng for 4-6 pax (18 pieces of salmon sashimi, $49.80). There’s also a dine-in option, Celebration YuSheng for 2-3 pax (12 pieces of salmon sashimi, $36.80).

Each YuSheng comes with a house-made yuzu sauce, which is made with ingredients from Japan! The sauce is uniquely sweet and sour, completed with a yuzu fragrance. When coated in the sauce, the ingredients are armed with citrus notes. Personally, I think it beats the usual plum sauce.

You know the feeling when you have to place all the ingredients in the Lo Hei, but you don’t know which phrase to say for each ingredient while doing so? Well, no sweat. Each YuSheng set comes with a small toss-to-prosperity instruction guide, which you can refer to if you’re unsure of what to say. Or, if you’ve simply run out of auspicious sayings during the tossing itself, you can take a quick gander at the guide for some inspiration. 

So, if you’re looking for a great platter of YuSheng, you can get one at any Ichiban Boshi or Ichiban Sushi restaurant outlets!

The 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng, Auspicious YuSheng, and Bountiful YuSheng are available for pre-order online at https://ichiban.oddle.me from 2 January 2020 to 6 February 2020. You have to order at least 2 days in advance. Then, all you have to do is pick your take-way YuSheng up at any of the 23 Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi restaurants island-wide. You will also receive FREE limited edition 2020 Red Packets with every YuSheng ordered (while stocks last)!

Getting your Chinese New Year’s YuSheng has never been easier! You can also be assured that it is as delectable as it is fresh. We got the 6 Treasures Fruits YuSheng and the Auspicious YuSheng for the office, and let me tell you, it was tough deciding which was our favourite out of the two! 

Citi Cardmembers Promotion: From now till 31 January 2020, receive a $5 off Ichiban YuSheng voucher with minimum spend of $15 when charged to a Citi card. Voucher is valid for in-store purchase of take-away yusheng only. Find out more here.

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As Chinese New Year 2020 comes closer and closer, we can begin looking forward to arguably the most highly anticipated dinner of the year: the Reunion Dinner (团圆饭). Relatives from all over Singapore and overseas return to have a meal together under one roof, celebrating life and family ties.

With Chinese New Year coming especially early this year, restaurant reservations are already being filled up! Fret not, however, because we have compiled some of the best restaurants for the perfect reunion dinner!

InterContinental Singapore

Usher in a glorious Year of the Rat with Man Fu Yuan (满福苑) at InterContinental Singapore! From 6 January to 8 February 2020, Man Fu Yuan’s prosperity set menus which feature an extensive array of luxurious Lunar New Year delicacies and goodies will be available.

The premium eight-course Bliss Prix-Fixe Menu ($1388 for 10 pax) promises sumptuous delicacies perfect for large families and business gatherings! Offerings include the Abundance Yusheng with Salmon and Fish Skin and the Steamed Tiger Garoupa with Yunnan Black Garlic, which is renowned for its health benefits!

Taking centre stage among a delightful array of Man Fu Yuan takeaway delicacies is their famous steamboat ingredients. These ingredients include the eight-head abalone with minced Hokkaido scallops ($108 nett, 10 pieces) and crowd favourite Poached Drunken Kampung Chicken ($22 nett, half), marinated in Chinese herbs and Hua Diao wine. To place an order, email sinhbmanfu@ihg.com or visit www.InterContinentalShoppe.sg. Hurry, as orders till 9 January 2020 will receive a 20% early bird discount!

Baker’s Brew

This year, the creative and talented team at Baker’s Brew decided to infuse Peranakan flavours into our childhood snacks! They hope to enhance everyone’s childhood cookie experience while evoking nostalgia as you reach for the cookies in colourful and vibrant cookie tins.

They offer five familiar cookies, each with twists of their own. They have Black Sesame Cookies, Tutu Kueh Peanut Cookies, Ondeh Ondeh Cookies, Peranakan Pineapple Tarts (Less Sweet), and Cheddar Spiced Gems available for your snacking pleasure (from left to right). My personal favourite was the Ondeh Ondeh Cookies, which impressed me with its similarity to the actual kueh. The inside of each cookie was packed with moist gula melaka coconut gratings, which is what makes Ondeh Ondeh so well-loved by everyone.

Each tin of cookies goes for $26.80. If you order a bundle of 5, you can get them for $125! What a steal!

You may wish to check out our full article on Baker’s Brew here!

Carlton Hotel Singapore

Celebrate new beginnings with Wah Lok’s signature Alaskan Crab Lo Hei or Hamachi Yu Sheng in “Soon Tak” Style. Feast on luxurious Chinese New Year delicacies such as the Longevity Poon Choi (which is available for takeaway)! Brimming with premium ingredients such as whole abalone, sea cucumber, and dried oysters, this hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings. Also available for takeaway is the Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, flavourful and luxurious addition to any reunion dinner.

Complete your Chinese New Year party with a sweet treat from Wah Lok and Carlton Hotel! Exquisite takeaway goodies such as Carlton Premium Pineapple Tarts and Salted Egg Fish Skin are available for purchase at the Chinese New Year Lobby Booth from 13 to 24th January 2020, 11am to 9pm or at www.signatures.carltonhotel.sg. Selected credit card members can enjoy 10% off these goodies.

Indulge in the luxurious Prosperity Buffet at Cafe Mosaic which runs from 24 to 27 January 2020 for your reunion dinner. Tuck into a wide selection of seafood which includes Oysters, Scampi, Queen Scallops and more, and Chinese New Year classics such as Roasted Whole Suckling Pig, and Peking Duck.

Enjoy a complimentary platter of Salmon Yu Sheng per reservation for your Reunion Dinner on the 24th of January! What’s more, selected credit card members can enjoy 25% off Buffet Lunch and Dinner from the first to third day of Chinese New Year.

Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore

Usher in the Year of the Rat with an indulgent feast at Tien Court in Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore! Renowned for its preparation of contemporary Cantonese cuisine, Tien Court is the perfect place for a reunion dinner with family or a joyous meal with business associates!

Starting at $288++ for 4 persons, a wide variety of dine-in set menu and takeaway options are available for groups of four to ten. Begin each meal by tossing the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng, which symbolizes an increase in abundance and prosperity! Follow that up with traditional delicacies such as the King’s Treasure Pot (Pen cai), which is chock full of the freshest ingredients such as abalone, prawn and pork shank.

Still hungry? Finish off the meal with Tien Court’s signatures such as Braised Assorted Seafood Pumpkin Soup with Bird Nest, and Tien Court Signature Truffle Tea Smoked Duck (Whole)!

Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena

Looking for a buffet option for your reunion dinner this Chinese New Year? From 12 January to 9 February 2020, Sky22 in Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena has you covered with buffet and semi-buffet spreads, featuring both Asian and International flavours alongside Lunar New Year favourites!

The Harmony Semi-Buffet Lunch ($28++ per person) and Dinner ($36++ per person) is perfect for office lunches and social gatherings, featuring auspicious festive offerings such as 8 Treasure Fried Rice with Pumpkin & Salted Egg and Longevity Noodles with Bamboo Shoots, together with a buffet spread of appetisers, soups, salads and desserts.

Feast on over 18 main courses and more side dishes at the Prosperity Weekend Buffet ($68++ per person), such as the Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Rack with Mandarin Orange Chutney and Kam Heong Tiger Prawns. The carving station will feature favourites such as Crispy Whole Roasted Pig and Roast Duck. Also, toss to greater heights with your Lo Hei creation from the D.I.Y Lo Hei Bar!

Chef John Chye is giving Yusheng an innovative twist with the Abundance of Luck Crispy Soft Shell Crab Nyonya Lohei (吉星高照香脆软壳蟹娘惹捞生), available during the Prosperity Weekend Buffet at an additional $8++ during dinner. Take a break from the traditional salmon Lo Hei and enjoy the crispy soft shell crab, alongside marinated cuttlefish and jellyfish, all topped with a spicy kumara (sweet potato) sauce.

Crystal Jade Palace

Crystal Jade Palace’s Hakka Yam Abacus Seeds with Boston Lobster ($15 per 100g) is not to be missed. The traditional dish, which has been given a luxurious upgrade, features expertly fried homemade abacus seeds, dried shrimp, shiitake mushroom, black moss ‘fa cai’ and Boston Lobster.

Planning for your family gatherings or office parties during this festive period? You must order the Bountiful Abalone Treasure Pot ($308/$508), which boasts over 20 ingredients such as ten-head abalone, fresh scallops and dried oyster!

Between 15 Jan and 8 Feb 2020, Jadeite members and Citibank/UOB debit/credit cardholders can receive up to $500 in dining vouchers on set menus and up to 12% cash back on a la carte items at all Crystal Jade dining outlets! Festive takeaway items can also be made online at estore.crystaljade.com from now till to 4 Feb 2020 with discounts of more than 20% for Jadeite and Citibank/UOB cardholders.

Hurry, as these early bird discount prices end on 5 Jan 2020! For more information, visit www.crystaljade.com.

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Looking for the perfect place to hold your reunion dinner this Chinese New Year? Look no further, the award-winning Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is the place for you!

Feast on an incredible array of Cantonese delicacies created by Executive Chinese Chef Chan Kung Lai such as the Blissful set menu ($398, minimum 4 pax). The set menu includes classics such as Xin’s Gold Leaf Salmon Yu Sheng, Trio Barbecued Meat Platter, and the delicious Steamed Marble Goby in Hong Kong Style.

What’s more, you can enjoy a 25% discount off the Blissful set menu on 24 January 2020 if you’re dining in a group of 6 or more! For inquiries and reservations, call 6731 7173 or email xin.sinhi@ihg.com.

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium also has a large variety of takeaway options to make Chinese New Year extra special. For a twist on the classic Yu Sheng, order the Japanese Octopus and Salmon Yu Sheng which comes with a house-made Blueberry Sauce! In the mood for a luxurious buffet? Don’t miss the Chinese New Year buffet at the newly Halal-certified Atrium Restaurant!

Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi

This year, Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi will be bringing back their hit Yu Sheng, the 6 Treasures Fruits Yu Sheng ($56.80/ 8-10 pax)! Containing Pomelo (柚子), Pear (雪梨), Guava (番石榴), Mango (芒果), Pineapple (鳳梨), and Jackfruit (菠蘿蜜), the Yu Sheng created so much buzz that it was featured on CNA and News 8! This online-exclusive, takeaway Yu Sheng is perfect for vegetarians and those who are more health-conscious.

Alternatively, you can choose the all-time favourite — Salmon Sashimi Yu Sheng! Using only the freshest Norwegian salmon, the Salmon Sashimi Yu Sheng is available in two sizes: Auspicious Yu Sheng for 8-10 pax (24 pieces of salmon sashimi, $60.90) and Bountiful Yu Sheng for 4-6 pax (18 pieces of salmon sashimi, $49.80).

The 6 Treasures Fruits Yu Sheng, Auspicious Yu Sheng, and Bountiful Yu Sheng are available for pre-order online at https://ichiban.oddle.me until 6 February 2020. You have to order at least 2 days in advance. You can pick up the Yu Sheng up at any of the 23 Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi restaurants island-wide.

Citi Cardmembers Promotion: From now till 31 January 2020, receive a $5 discount off Ichiban Yu Sheng voucher with a minimum spend of $15(charged to a Citi card). Voucher is valid for in-store purchase of take-away Yu Sheng only. Find out more here.

Check out our article on Ichiban Boshi and Ichiban Sushi here!

Lokkee

Yearning for something different from the usual Chinese New Year fare? Look no further than Lokkee, where traditional Chinese dishes get a playful, modern twist! Inspired by Chinese American takeaway cuisine, Lokkee aims to reinvent Chinese food.

Enjoy some of the finest ingredients available in the Royal Treasure Bowl ($288++), a mainstay in many Chinese New Year dinners. This traditional delicacy is practically overflowing with 13 luxurious ingredients, such as Pork Shank, Fresh Scallops, 10-Head Abalone, Dried Oyster, Smoked Duck Breast, and more. Each “treasure” is cooked to perfection, creating a dish that surprises with every bite.

Lokkee also has a wide range of delicious festive gifts that are perfect for friends and family or for business associates. Try the TungLok Nian Gao, which comes in delectable flavours such as Traditional, Pandan or Black Sesame ($22+ per box). These flavours pair exceptionally well with the soft and chewy Nian Gao. If you’re after something extra special, consider the Red Dates Nian Gao ($28+ per box), which helps boost immunity with its various nutrients and vitamins!

With cheeky Western flavours providing unique tweaks to traditional Chinese dishes, Lokkee is unlike any Chinese restaurant you have tried before. It may be unfamiliar, but I’d bet that your first meal here won’t be your last!

Check out our full article on Lokkee here!

Pan Pacific Singapore

Usher in the New Year with joyous celebrations at Pan Pacific Singapore! Be spoilt silly by their curated dining experiences which will make the festive season even more memorable.

The grand Abundant Wealth Yu Sheng ($388, serves 8-10 pax, dine-in only) at Hai Tien Lo (available from 9 January to 8 February 2020) is masterfully crafted to depict a rising mountain overlooking a meandering river to represent flourishing growth and abundant wealth. Served with Lobster and Abalone, and topped with Gold and Silver Flakes, this Yu Sheng is definitely a show-stopper!

If you’re in the mood for a Yu Sheng platter with a twist, you will relish Keyaki’s Premium Yu Sheng ($338, serves 8-10 pax) which is adorned with premium ingredients such as sea urchin and lobster. The YuSheng comes with a tangy ponzu sauce that makes the delicacy incredibly addictive! This delicious creation is only available for dine-in from 10 January to 8 February 2020. Time to make your reservations!

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering

This Chinese New Year, usher in the Year of the Rat in style with PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore!

Eat to your heart’s content at the Feast of Fortune buffet for your reunion dinner, happening from 18th January to 7th February 2020 at the chic Lime Restaurant. Head over to the live carving station to dig into delights such as the Crispy Pork Shank with Apple Compote!

Reunite the family this Chinese New Year with the Joyful Reunions buffet, happening on 24 to 27 January and 8 February 2020. Indulge in Lime Restaurant’s extravagant spread of luxurious dishes, such as the Longevity Noodles with Chopped Truffles and Salted Egg Yolk and Baked Oysters with Hollandaise Sauce, to name just a few!

As if this buffet couldn’t sound any better, guests who book Lime Restaurant’s dinner during these special dates will receive a complimentary serving of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, while reservations of 6 or more will receive a complimentary Prosperity Yu Sheng!

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

This Chinese New Year, celebrate good fortune and new beginnings at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel. Revel in the festivities with friends, family and business associates over an exquisite selection of new creations at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant from 3 January to 8 February 2020!

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant never disappoints. Their Chinese New Year feasts are always impressive. Making its debut this year is the Wan Hao Imperial Pot of Prosperity with Australian 3-Head Abalone, Drunken Chicken & Crispy Dried Oyster 盆满钵满(黄金盆菜) ($688nett for 6persons) / ($1088nett for 10persons). With over 15 luxurious ingredients, this traditional Chinese New Year delicacy is sure to be the centrepiece of any reunion dinner. The crispy dried oyster, abalone and drunken chicken are just brilliant!

Sweeten the New Year festivities with Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant’s oriental takeaway treasures! Don’t miss the delectable desserts such as the Golden Nian Gao Tart with Red Date 鸿运当头(红豆年糕挞) ($28nett for 8 pieces). The sticky rice cake is encased in a buttery pastry, together with a variety of fillings such as Yam, Cempedak, Green Tea or Red Date. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself addicted after just one bite!

With so many great places to go this Chinese New Year for your reunion dinner, there is only one question left to answer: Where to go first? Here’s wishing you a joyous and prosperous Chinese New Year for you and your loved ones!

P/S You may also check out our article on the caterers you can engage through Foodline for a Chinese New Year feast.

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This coming Lunar New Year, bask in the full splendour of the season and indulge in the coveted New Moon abalone during your celebratory reunion dinner, or show your appreciation by gifting loved ones with a range of New Moon Abalone.

Established in 1959, New Moon is the No. 1 Best Selling Abalone Brand in Singapore. Every can of New Moon Abalone is stringently crafted, and packs only the finest abalone in a signature braised or brine that is lovingly made according to a guarded 60-year recipe.

New Moon adopts a “ocean to plate” concept. This means that every stage of handling is carefully regulated. The abalones are harvested by teams of experienced and dedicated divers who understand the principles of quality and sustainable utilization of resources.

Sourced only from the purest of oceans, the best-in-class, premium-grade abalones from New Moon is a true delicacy suitable fit for any festive occasion, New Moon Abalones have become synonymous with freshness, great taste, and exquisite quality.

The country of origin impacts the taste profile and texture of abalones. Purity, quality of seawater and the intensity of ocean current are just a few of the many elements that give abalones its unique taste and characteristics.

This Chinese New Year, prepare a feast for your loved ones using New Moon Abalone. If you are unsure what kind of Chinese New Year dishes you can whip up with New Moon Abalones, we are here to help!

NEW MOON AUSTRALIA BABY ABALONE

Haliotis Rubra is the species of New Moon Australian Baby Abalone. It is naturally hand-harvested on southern coasts – one of the cleanest oceans in the world. The abalones are hand-fed daily on a 100% natural diet with essential nutrients, and harvested by trained team after 3 years. The naturally white flesh abalone is available in two flavours — Brine & Imperial Braised.

Yu Sheng and abalone make the perfect pair. Toss to higher heights with New Moon Abalone!

Before the tossing begins, the dish needs to be prepared by adding the ingredients one by one in specific order, while reciting wishes of luck and prosperity evoked by the names of the ingredients used.

NEW MOON AUSTRALIA WILD ABALONE

Native only to Australian waters, which has one of the world’s shortest recreational fishing seasons, New Moon Australia Wild Abalone is wild-caught sustainably from shallow waters to depths as deep as 50 meters. It is widely prized for its pearl white appearance, lusciously tender texture and exquisite flavour. Best served with braised dishes or stew.

We braised New Moon Australia Wild Abalone with cauliflower, mushrooms, scallops, sea cucumber and more. The longer the abalone is braised, the better it tastes! It goes really well with a simple bowl of rice and all other Chinese New Year dishes.

NEW MOON ROYALE BRAISED SOUTH AFRICA ABALONE

New Moon Royale Braised South African Abalone, also known as Perlemoen, is endemic to South African Waters. The abalone has a fresh flavor and a cream-colored appearance. The succulent texture of the abalone is one of the attributes of New Moon South African abalone. It is very versatile and can be used in a wide variety of Chinese New Year dishes such as steamboat, pen cai, yusheng or porridge.

We decided to top our pen cai (盆菜) with these beautiful gems by adding premium New Moon South Africa Abalone which symbolise goodness and auspicious meanings. Experience a taste of opulence that will leave your mouth watering.

NEW MOON MEXICO WILD ABALONE

New Moon Mexico Wild Abalone is the most exclusive abalone range in the world. They are grown in pristine, clear waters with the right salinity and temperature. The prevailing surf over the waters forces abalones to exert their muscles when they move during feeding. This makes the abalone meat more supple and delicious.

This is considered the crème de la crème of abalone. You can slice it to make abalone sashimi or pair it with noodles or pasta. True lovers of abalone will eat the delicacy as it is, or coat it lightly with soy sauce.

NEW MOON NEW ZEALAND ABALONE

New Zealand abalone (Haliotis iris) is a highly prized delicacy. Living close to the shore, it feeds on an abundance of fine kelp and seaweed. These food sources impart special flavour to the abalones, and attributes that abound through its textured meat.

New Moon New Zealand Abalone (wild catch) is renowned for its distinctive and delectable taste. Plus, it is rich in proteins, vitamins, and low in carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol.

During Chinese New Year, these New Moon New Zealand Abalone can be used for steamboat or soup dishes. We added the brine into the soup for an additional seafood flavour. And we sliced up the abalone into thin pieces and cook them in the soup for 5 seconds. Chinese New Year reunions are elevated to new heights with New Moon Abalone!

GET YOUR LIMITED EDITION NEW MOON PREMIUM TREASURE 3s GIFT SET

This Chinese New Year, impress your family, friends and business associates with the limited edition New Moon Premium Treasure 3s Gift Set.

Each box comes with an adorable Prosperity Cat watermark imprint that signifies great prosperity. Each gift set carries one can of New Moon New Zealand Abalone, New Moon Australia Abalone, and New Moon Australia Abalone 4-7pcs each. It can be re-used as a tissue box.

Have you secured your abalones yet? Sign up as New Moon Online Member and purchase at NewMoon.com.sg (link to https://www.newmoon.com.sg/) now! Online members get to enjoy exclusive deals and benefits, plus a $10 welcome voucher upon sign up. Terms and conditions apply.

New Moon Abalone is available islandwide at selected FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Supermarket, *Cold Storage*, Giant, Cheers, Sheng Shiong, Caltex, at RSP of $128.80 (Note: *Tissue Box design*, Abalone variants in set & RSP may vary between different retailers).

Hope these Chinese New Year dishes serve as an inspiration to you. On behalf of New Moon Abalone, we wish you a HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! HUAT AH!

This post is brought to you by New Moon.

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Roasted meat stalls are a dime a dozen in hawker centres. However, searching for a truly outstanding one is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Imagine my joy when I discovered Choon Kee Roasted Delights in Golden Mile Food Center, which serves impeccable roasted meat dishes!

Originating from Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2, Choon Kee Roasted Delights serves up all the roast meat classics. This includes Roasted Pork, Char Siu, and Roasted Duck meat. Of course, I had to try everything.

First up, we had the Char Siu Roasted Pork Rice ($4). I was very impressed with the substantial amount of meat that was given, as some roasted meat stalls seem to give only half of the portion of either Roasted Pork or Char Siu when you order a combination of roast meats. Here at Choon Kee, it looked as though I got a double portion of meat!

The Roasted Pork had a shatteringly crisp skin, while the Char Siu was coated in a delicious char siu marinade. Both meats were tender and moist as well. Paired with white rice and fresh cucumbers, this dish did not take long to be wiped clean by me! I just wish that the store provided a sour, vinegary chilli to cut through the fattiness of the meat, especially the Char Siu.

Next up from Choon Kee is the Roasted Duck Drumstick Rice ($6). While the drumstick is more expensive, it is definitely worth it for its superior flavour and tenderness. Not to mention, you get much more meat than the standard duck rice! The dish also comes with a side of fresh cucumbers, which lent a cool, refreshing crunch to each bite.

What stood out to me most was the duck skin, which was actually crispy! Many roast meat stalls struggle to attain crispy duck skin, but Choon Kee has really mastered the art of roasting their duck.

If you are like me and can’t resist great roast meats, then Choon Kee Roasted Delights at Golden Mile Food Center should definitely be on your list of places to visit. You won’t regret it!

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Being a crab lover is hard work. From patiently waiting for the crab to be ready, to cracking open the shell, it’s no easy affair when it comes to enjoying crab. And to top it all off, great crab dishes that are worth the effort are extremely hard to find. Thankfully, restaurants like Mellben Signature at Tanjong Pagar Plaza are here to provide excellent crab dishes that I will gladly get my hands dirty for!

One of the secrets to Mellben Signatures’ success is their commitment to selecting only the highest quality Sri Lankan Crabs. After the suppliers bring in a fresh batch of crabs, Mellben performs an additional round of selection. This significantly reduces the risk of getting subpar crabs, such as crabs which have freshly shed their shells. This also ensures that only the biggest and freshest crabs end up in your dishes!

Mellben Signature is run by Gabriel, whose father runs the original Mellben Seafood restaurant in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3. Gabriel spent most of his teenage years working at Mellben Seafood, slowly picking up the tricks of the trade and honing his own skills. Now in his early 30s, Gabriel is at the helm at Mellben Signature, adding his own innovative flair to the dishes here.

Mellben Signature’s signature dish is undoubtedly the Claypot Crab Vermicelli Soup. Now you may be thinking to yourself: “How can a simple noodle soup dish be the most famous item in a restaurant?” However, beneath this dish’s humble appearance is a broth that packs a knockout punch of umami! Over 20 crab shells are used in the soup stock, giving it tons of sweetness. Milk is added to the broth, boosting the flavour and texture with a rich creaminess. An amazing broth, sweet crab meat, and thick springy beehoon, what’s not to love? Just one mouthful, and you’ll fall in love!

Another must try is the Creamy Butter Crab. The crab is coated in a thick and creamy butter sauce, which accentuates the crab’s natural sweetness. The sauce is made even better with the incorporation of chillies and fragrant curry leaves. I guarantee that you’ll love this sauce, so make sure to order some Fried Man Tou to mop it all up!

Looking for a not-so-common style of crab? Check out Mellben Signatures “Pi Feng Tang” Crab! Roughly translating to Typhoon Shelter crab, this dish is said to originate from families living on boats near the typhoon shelters in Hong Kong. The crab is fried with lots of chillies, garlic and scallions, making it immensely mouthwatering and extremely addictive. The mountain of fried garlic bits, which gave an extra layer of crunchiness, was so good! Ignoring the many pairs of eyes staring at me, I scooped up spoonfuls after spoonfuls of the fried garlic and popped them into my mouth!

Mellben Signatures seafood expertise is not limited to just crabs. Mellben also offers fresh Lobster, Oyster and Fish, bringing you all of the ocean’s bounty!

How does Cheese Baked Lobster and Oysters sound? Awesome? I know! Despite being a departure from Mellben’s Chinese roots, these typically Western seafood dishes were executed to perfection. A big risk when baking cheese on seafood is overcooking the seafood, due to the high heat required to melt the cheese. In all honesty, Mellben completely nailed it — the lobster and oysters were flawlessly cooked! Expect pristine seafood covered with a generous blanket of melted savoury cheese!

The moment the Red Garoupa Steamed in Lemon Sauce entered the room, our mouths started to water. The aroma of lemon and garlic was beyond captivating. The fish was impeccably cooked, and the strong flavours of lemon and garlic made this dish absolutely irresistible!

If you’re looking for some meat options to accompany the brilliant seafood, the Braised Pork Belly ($20) is a wonderful choice! The braised pork belly is extremely tender, with melt-in-your-mouth layers of fat. Rich and tasty, the pork belly, which is a stunning dish that’s doused in an exceptional sauce, is a real delight when paired with a simple bowl of rice.

With such high quality seafood dishes, Mellben Signature is sure to satisfy even the biggest of seafood cravings. If seafood is not your thing, fret not! Mellben has you covered with other restaurant dishes, such as the Braised Pork Belly, which will definitely impress you. So what are you waiting for? Bring your friends and family to Mellben Signature for a stellar seafood feast that you won’t soon forget!

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10 minutes before the stall opened, a queue had already formed. I quickly rushed to join the throng of people.

They have just one item on their menu — Yong Tau Foo in one size ($4.50). This way, they follow a standard operating procedure when preparing each bowl and can serve the customers faster. It also makes taking orders easier, as there is only one item after all.

To be very honest, I didn’t know what to expect before trying this. It’s just a bowl of yong tau foo right? How good could it be? And then, the first spoonful blew my mind.

The soup was unbelievable savoury and sweet at the same time, but not overly so. It looked so clean, so unassuming, but, it was bursting with flavour.

I’m not the biggest fan of fishballs but I would just rate this one as average. Nothing fancy, nothing special, just a normal bouncy fishball.

The tofu, however, I definitely enjoyed. There are two different types of tofu in the bowl, a normal one with fish paste on top, and a fried one with fish paste as well. Both tofu were the silky smooth type, and the only difference between them is the outer crust on the fried version. If I was feeling healthier, I would prefer the normal tofu. But, the fried tofu definitely was tastier.

The chilli here is made with fermented beans, which gives the chilli a tangy kick which went really well with the fish paste that’s wrapped in beancurd skin. The tangy chilli spiced up every ingredient and made everything even more delicious!

From the queue alone, you can already tell that this is a yong tau foo worth queueing for. It really is a simple dish, but to make a simple dish shine is the tough part, and Yong Xiang Xing Dou Fu has nailed it.

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With so many restaurants closed during the Chinese New Year Period, it can be quite difficult to find a nice place to have a meal. If you have faced this problem before, fret not! We have compiled a list of 20 restaurants open on Chinese New Year Days 1 & 2. Visit any one of these places to satisfy your hungry tummies after a long day of house visitations!

Café Amazon

Café Amazon is a famous Thai Coffeehouse chain that finally made its way to Singapore in 2019. They promise an environmentally-friendly and delicious meal, with their use of recyclable utensils and napkins, plant-based biodegradable straws, and absolutely delicious menu items. I highly recommend their Chicken Lasagna ($8.90), which made me fall in love on the first bite. Each forkful was filled with tender chicken, sweet marinara, and an irresistible cheesiness that got me sighing in delight. It is best paired with a cup of Hot Thai Milk Tea ($4), which exuded a lovely smokiness in each sip.

This Chinese New Year, all of their outlets will be operating as usual except the one at Republic Plaza.

Duck Land

You’ve probably had many a roast duck in all your Chinese New Year celebrations thus far. However, have you ever had roast duck made with the best duck in the world? At duckland, they use only Silver Hill Farm ducks, known worldwide to be one of, if not, the best duck on the planet.

The Roast Irish Duck ( $50++ Whole Duck, $28++ Half Duck) features juicy and succulent meat hidden beneath a sinful layer of fat and crispy skin. Each platter comes with four different types of condiments — raspberry, calamansi chilli, yellow mustard, and our favourite, a brown sauce made out of duck jus, duck liver, orange liquor, rum, and D.O.M.. Trust me, it tastes just as good as it sounds. So, why not treat your family to the best duck in the world this Chinese New Year?

Fatburger

Feeling a little daring this Chinese New Year? Well, since Fatburger will be opened during the festive period, why don’t you try out the Quad Burger ($15.90) challenge? All you have to do is finish this massive burger; made with four juicy 100% Alberta Angus Beef patties, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles, and two brioche buns. There is no time limit, so you can pace yourself as you eat. Once you’re done, you’ll get a certificate, your picture up on the wall of fame, AND bragging rights. Sounds fun, doesn’t it?

FOC Pim Pam

Looking to travel the world a little this Chinese New Year? You can give Spain a whirl at FOC Pim Pam, where they’ll bring you bits of their culture in their food. FOC Pim Pam is a tapas bar and restaurant that serves unique traditional Spanish dishes that are not commonly found anywhere else.

Try out their various Paella dishes, the very pride and joy of Valencia! The Paella here is cooked such that each grain of rice is thoroughly soaked and infused with all the goodness of the stock and meat used. The rice remains delightfully al-dente afterwards. To stay true to the Spanish way, you should only eat Paella for lunch.

This Chinese New Year, you can also pre-order their CNY Suckling Pig ($145 half pig | $290 full pig) at least 48 hours in advance!

Founder Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh is one of the most comforting dishes around. The garlicky, peppery soup and succulent pork ribs are a match made in heaven, especially when you can soak some fried you tiao into that delicious soup! Since 1978, Founder Bak Kut Teh has been serving up some of the best Bak Kut Teh in Singapore and is a great meal option this Chinese New Year.

Do note, Founder Bak Kut Teh’s outlets at Balestier and Downtown East will be closed during the Chinese New Year Period, so head down to the Hotel Boss or North Bridge Road outlet for your Bak Kut Teh fix!

Greenwood Fish Market

If you’re looking for a seafood fix this Chinese New Year, Greenwood Fish Market is the perfect place for you! The restaurant also operates as a seafood wholesaler, enabling them to directly import top-notch seafood produce. Their Saffron Lobster Pappardelle ($49.95) is the perfect showcase of their fresh produce, with the natural sweetness of the Boston Lobster pairing perfectly with the subtle flavours of the saffron cream sauce. The broad flat noodles are also the perfect pasta to catch all of this deliciousness!

This Chinese New Year, both of Greenwood Fish Markets outlets will be open. For an extra special experience, head to their outlet at Quayside Isle in Sentosa to enjoy the cool sea breeze!

Hakata Ikkousha

Hakata Ikkousha is a world-renowned ramen chain, most famous for its Tonkotsu Ramen. The secret to this ramen’s success is its broth, which is made using various types of soft bones. The bones are simmered over low heat for 12 hours to draw out their natural collagen. This gives the broth a creamy texture that is oh-so-satisfying!

Check out their Black Tonkotsu Ramen ($13.50), which amps up the flavour even more with fried black garlic and sesame. Do note that only the CHIJMES outlet of Hakata Ikkousha is open during the Chinese New Year period.

Jai Thai

If you are looking for a break from all the Chinese Food, Jai Thai, which offers quality Thai Food at relatively reasonable prices, is a great choice. Their Pad Thai is one of the better ones I have tried in Singapore!

Do note that only Jai Thai’s Clover Way and Purvis Street outlets are open during Chinese New Year.

Jia He Chinese Restaurant

Jia He Chinese Restaurant’s name is actually derived from the Chinese Idiom 家和万事兴, which translates to “if the family lives in harmony all affairs will prosper”. I can’t think of a more auspicious place to have a meal with my family this Chinese New Year!

While the restaurant serves up several stellar dishes, I still cannot get over the Crispy Hor Fun with Seafood and Egg Sauce ($18). If you listen closely, you can actually hear the noodles crackling as the thick luscious sauce with fresh seafood is poured over. The dish is best enjoyed immediately, while the hor fun is still crispy! Read more: https://www.misstamchiak.com/jia-he-chinese-restaurant/

Lawry’s The Prime Rib

This Chinese New Year, why not try something less traditional and opt for some delicious steak? I know I can never resist a good cut of meat, especially when it’s from somewhere as renowned as Lawry’s The Prime Rib!

Located in Mandarin Gallery, Lawry’s sets the standard for what top-notch roast meats and steak should be. Be sure to order the signature Prime Rib, which is carved tableside to ensure that the steak is as juicy as possible. The Prime Rib is fall-off-the-bone tender and is accompanied by side dishes such as creamed spinach, creamed corn, and buttered peas.

Le Shrimp Ramen

Le Shrimp Ramen is famous for their über rich, fragrant, and sweet shrimp broth. We recommend the Le Signature Trio Shrimp Ramen ($19.90), which comes with huge juicy prawns, handmade ebiko prawn paste, prawn dumplings, and la mian. I guarantee that not a single drop of broth will be left by the time you are done.

Mellben Signature

A great way to treat your loved ones to a sumptuous meal this Chinese New Year is to bring them for some delicious seafood at Mellben Signature! Located at Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Mellben Signature prides itself on the freshest crabs.

If there is one dish to get here, it is definitely the Crab Bee Hoon (seasonal price). This dish is the one that made Mellbens original outlet at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 famous, and it is not difficult to see why! The soup consists of a stock made from over 30 crabs, which is thickened with evaporated milk for a rich finish. Combined with the firm, fresh crab meat, this dish is sure to impress.

Mr Biryani

Craving for some fluffy, delicious Biryani rice this Chinese New Year? Look no further than Mr Biryani, located in Little India! Mr Biryani’s owner, Mr Govind, cooks his Biryani in the traditional Hyderabadi dum biryani style.

The Boneless Chicken Biryani ($12) is a must get if you are having a meal here. The chicken, which is packed with the aroma of a heady blend of spices, is juicy and tender. Read more: https://www.misstamchiak.com/mr-biryani-little-india-singapore/

Patbingsoo Korean Dining House

Desserts are always welcomed after a nice filling meal. So, save your stomach for some patbingsoo at Patbingsoo Korean Dining House! It’s a casual Korean restaurant that offers instagrammable desserts and food! For this Chinese New Year, why don’t you get the Euljiro Bingsoo. This red bejeweled dessert is perfect for the gram and the holiday season!

As a CNY special, they are giving a FREE plate of Prosperity Baby Abalones (U.P. $28) for every Jigae purchased! Sounds like a pretty awesome deal if you ask me!

Putien @ ION Orchard

No one portrays comforting yet premium food quite like Putien. Using only the freshest ingredients, they are able to bring out the fullest flavours in the simplest ways possible. Get their signature PUTIEN Lor Mee, which comes in three sizes ($9.50, $19, $28.50) or the Mazu Mee Sua (or Longevity Noodles)!

This Chinese New Year, you can make a reservation for their CNY menu, where they will be featuring their Pot of Goodies ($328++ for 6 pax | $498++ for 10 pax), that contains 4 levels of goodness! Each pot has whole abalones, scallops, sea cucumber, fish maw, PUTIEN dried clams, and more.

If the ION Orchard outlet is inconvenient for you, their Jurong Point, Northpoint City, RWS, Jewel Changi Airport, Parkway Parade, and Tampines Mall outlets will be opened as well.

Ramen Nagi

Ramen Nagi is yet another stall that is serving up top notch Tonkotsu Ramen here in Singapore! Ramen Nagi allows diners to fully customise their ramen experience with options such as adding garlic, special sauce and even choosing what cut of pork to have. We went with the normal amount of everything, to have an authentic taste of their signature BUTAO King ($13.90). The Hakata-style noodles are perfect!

Do note that Ramen Nagi’s Suntec City outlet will be closed on the 25th of January. Read more: https://www.misstamchiak.com/ramen-nagi/

Sichuan Kung Fu Fish

Start your Chinese New Year off with some fiery Special Cod in Less Spicy Mala Soup ($66.90) from Sichuan Kung Fu Fish! All you Mala lovers out there will love this. Just look at that amount of dried chilli on the fish(and this is just the less spicy version)!

Starter Lab

Start your Chinese New Year morning right with a good old cheese toast, but make it fancier with sourdough bread! Sourdough isn’t commonly found in Singapore, but has been gaining traction with numerous cafes starting to offer it as an option.

Here at Starter Lab, the Honeyed Mascarpone toast ($14) is an item you have to try. Think light and creamy cheese on a warm, toasted piece of tangy sourdough, drizzled with sweet honey and sprinkled with crunchy crushed walnuts. We simply couldn’t put it down until the last bite.

Want to impress a family member or friend with something unusual this Chinese New Year? Then, Starter Lab might just be the place for you.

Tiger Street Lab

Cool off with a pint of ice-cold beer at Tiger Street Lab this Chinese New Year! Located in Jewel @ Changi Airport, Tiger Street Lab is Tiger Beer’s first experiential concept store, where they invite talented local chefs to serve up their signature dishes as well as new Tiger Beer-infused creations. This time round they have paired with Da Shi Jia (大食家), a zi char restaurant that has been serving great local food for decades.

Da Shi Jia’s Wok-Fried King Prawn White Bee Hoon ($18.80) is a must-try! The dish is fried at scorching temperatures to impart a deep, satisfying wok hei aroma and flavour. Each bite of this dish is simply overflowing with umami, and I am drooling just thinking about this dish again. I would come back again just for this dish! Read more: https://www.misstamchiak.com/tiger-street-lab/

The Coffee Academics

Need a good cup of joe to get you through the Chinese New Year festivities? Well, look no further, The Coffee Academics has you covered this auspicious season. Hailing all the way from Hong Kong, The Coffee Academics prides themselves on making specialty coffee accessible to the people. They were also named “Top 25 Coffee Shops Around The World You Have To See Before You Die.” By Buzzfeed.

Do stop by the the flagship store at Scotts Square, where you will get to experience the 7 Sensory Station experience. We recommend getting the signature coffee, where you can choose how you will like it made i.e. immersion method, ice dripped, or the classic way!

With so many restaurants to choose from, planning for a delicious meal during Chinese New Year Days 1 & 2 has never been easier! From everyone here at MissTamChiak, we wish you a blessed Chinese New Year 2020!

By Jonathan & Megan

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Jason (pictured left) and Rodney (pictured right) opened the business together around four years ago. However, when they first started, they were making bread. One day, when there was a surplus of sweet potatoes for their sweet potato bread, they decided to use them in steamed cakes instead. And thus, that’s how the steamed cake business blossomed. Now, they use sweet potatoes in all their steamed cakes, just in different ratios.

The process seemed simple enough, and was enjoyable to watch. Everything was straightforward and followed a SOP, so the time it took for Jason to complete the whole process was really quick.

There are six flavours that are the mainstay of the shop — Sweet Potato, Osmanthus, Matcha, Black Sesame, Gula Melaka, and Strawberry Milk. But, they actually have a grand total of around 30 different flavours of huat kueh that they rotate throughout the year! Most of them are novelty flavours that the owners themselves love to eat. I can only imagine how much R&D they must have done to get out as many flavours as they have.

We tried a few of the flavours they had available that day, Gula Melaka (top left, $1.30), Pulut Hitam (top right, $1.40), Osmanthus Sweet Potato (bottom left, $1.40), and Matcha (bottom right, $1.40). Contrary to popular belief, not all huat kueh are made for Chinese prayers. Some are actually made to be consumed, like the ones here at Mr Bready! These steamed cakes are softer and more moist compared to a lot of huat kueh out there.

They are also less sweet and healthier than most, as the sweetness of the cakes come from sweet potatoes.

I especially liked the pulut hitam and matcha flavours as I feel that they taste exactly like how they are advertised. I never expected the black glutinous rice taste to be so prominent, but I stood corrected. The matcha flavour was quite intense too, so I would assume they used a good amount of matcha powder in their cakes.

The osmanthus, I think, is a hit or miss kind of flavour. I didn’t find myself fancying it very much. But, my colleague loved it, as it had a very familiar taste, she said.

Other than steamed cakes, they also offer different types of bread. Their signature would be the Wintermelon Mochi Wholemeal Bun ($1.40). The bread itself was fluffy and light. I particularly liked the mochi in the bread, as it gives some of that wintermelon flavour as well as a subtle sweetness. The mochi stuffed in the bread was chewy and sticky. The varying levels of chewiness present in the bread made it fun to eat.

They also sell Chinese New Year pastries! They have so many unique and innovative flavours that will leave you pleasantly surprised (e.g. mala cookies). I shall not name the rest as there is simply far too many. Why don’t you come on down here and see for yourself? But first, you have to give the huat kueh a try!

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The name Monan was inspired by the Vietnamese word for food (món ăn). Also, the Chinese characters 莫南 means south, and Singapore is one of the most Southern countries in Asia.

What makes Monan special is their egg sausage. In the hawker scene, you will very rarely find someone selling it. To put it into perspective, egg sausages are so incredibly obscure and uncommon that it took me forever just to find one article about it on google. At least in Singapore, you’re more likely to see these in Hakka households. Even then, it’s still not common as cleaning the pig’s intestines is rather laborious.

Chuk and Kim, the owners, first tried it in a Vietnamese village. Because it was so unique, they decided to bring it back to Singapore. They went through a lot of trial and error to finally get the formula and taste right.

I watched in fascination as Kim quickly whip up the egg batter, then slowly fill the super long casing. After she was done, she tied the ends shut.

After a few minutes in boiling water, the sausages are ready to be cut and served. The cooking process seemed simple enough, but the effort to prepare the ingredients beforehand is the killer. The couple cleans these casings out every morning.

I finally got to try it in the Monan Pork Soup ($3.80). The bowl comes with egg sausage, handmade meatballs, pork skin, pork belly, daikon, and spinach.

The egg sausage tasted and felt just like egg tofu, except with the skin of a sausage on the outside. It was really smooth and I enjoyed eating it.

I really liked the handmade meatballs. They were incredibly bouncy, not too salty, and had a great pork flavour.

The soup, on the other hand, felt a bit flavourless to me. Or at least, I expected a stronger and richer pork flavour.  It tasted clean, but it’s not really what you would expect from a pork broth, especially one that is loaded with different cuts of pork.

The Pork Leg Soup ($5) featured two cuts of pigs trotters. If you enjoy eating pigs trotters, you might like this. The meat was tender, so it was easy to eat. The pieces were huge so it’s worth the price.

Last but not least, we tried the Pig Organ Soup ($4.5). Pig organs, in general, are not my cup of tea. They’re an acquired taste, and my palate does not fancy them. The organs here are your pretty standard fare of liver, intestines, and stomach. Again, if you like organs, you might like this.

Each bowl is quite filling, but if you’re feeling hungry, you can add on noodles or rice ($0.50).

Monan is like a mix of traditional and modern dishes. The stall is new, but I’m sure they have what it takes to improve their recipes, and make egg sausages popular again.

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I’ll say it straight, mock meat is not my cup of tea. If I ever ordered vegetarian food, I would never get it. So, when I heard about Victor Veggie, I was very iffy about it. “How good can mock meat taste?” Well, I was about to find out.

Victor, who is a vegetarian, has been making vegetarian satay for 40 years now. I asked him where he learnt how to make his food, to which he replied, “I came up with them myself.” Colour me impressed.

Other than satay, he makes vegetarian otah too. He does have some other dishes but I went too early and they were not ready yet. So I got 10 sticks of satay ($0.80 each | min. 10 sticks), and two otah ($0.80 each).

Can you tell that the satay at Victor Veggie is not made out of meat? Because, at first glance, and many glances after, I couldn’t.

The “meat” was charred to the point that it had crispy edges, crunch and all. I have a feeling it’s because it’s made out of soy protein, and that crisps up better and easier than real meat does. The texture is closest to chicken, I would say. The “meat” itself had that distinct smoky satay sweetness. It was overshadowed by the even sweeter nutty peanut sauce but, I’m not complaining. The combination of the two was like a match made in heaven. I never liked mock meat. But this? I dig it. If you thought hard about it, you can feel that the texture is somehow not right, but really, it could have anyone fooled. Would definitely eat it again.

The otah didn’t impress me as much, unfortunately. It was too soft, maybe even slightly mushy, for my liking. The seasoning and spices were spot on, but the texture of the soy protein here ruined it for me. You should still try it out, but I would recommend the satay more.

Victor Veggie is definitely a cut above the rest in terms of making mock meat taste real. Still don’t believe me? Then come on down and try it for yourself!

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While Fei Zai Xiang Shao La Wanton Mee is not one of the more famous stalls in Redhill Food Centre, regulars there will know that they serve up a mean char siew. They also sell various other roast meats.

During my first trip there, I arrived just as the stall opened, but they were not ready yet. So, I waited another 1.5 hours before returning. And yet, they were still not ready. I gave up waiting that day and returned again a few days later. The second time, I learnt my lesson and went in the late afternoon instead. I’m not sure if their inconsistent opening times happen every day, or I was just really unlucky the first time round.

We tried their Wanton Noodles ($3.50), which came with the standard wanton noodles, wantons, and char siew.

The noodles were decently springy, with an eggy taste. The sweet sauce was thick and slightly savoury. it’s a good thing I asked for a little more or the noodles would have been quite dry.

The char siew was quite fatty, as you can see. The edges were nicely caramelised. Some ends were even slightly charred for that lovely smokey fragrance. They weren’t exactly juicy or the most tender, but they are definitely above average.

The plump wontons were packed with meat, and I kind of wish there were more on the plate as they were quite delightful.

Next, we tried the Roasted Meat Rice ($3.50). The plate came with rice and roasted meat, and was covered in the same sauce as the wanton noodles. The roast meat had that lovely crackly skin, and was tender and fatty. It wouldn’t be the number one thing I would order here, but it’s still an okay meal.

Fei Zai Xiang Shao La Wanton Mee might not be well known, but they do their meats well. You have to get the char siew!

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Bak Kee Teochew Satay Bee Hoon sells you guessed it, satay bee hoon. Satay Bee Hoon is a dish that is rarely seen in the hawker scene these days. The number of stalls in the country is dwindling, as making this dish is surprisingly tedious.

Bak Kee Teochew Satay Bee Hoon is one of the remaining stalls, and one of the most popular ones. There’s always a queue, regardless of what time it is. As they make everything fresh, be prepared to wait for a bit before getting your order.

I got a plate of Satay Bee Hoon ($4), and my first thought was that everything looked indistinguishable. The satay sauce simply covered everything.

Be sure to give your noodles a good toss to get every strand evenly coated in the peanut sauce. The peanut smell was quite strong, even from a distance. The sauce was rich, sweet and nutty. They had crushed the peanuts into coarse chunks, so the sauce has a nice texture and a little crunch. While the sauce looks red, it is not spicy at all. The bee hoon soaked up the sauce pretty quick, so it got a little dry after a while.

The plate came with a number of ingredients. The boiled cuttlefish was a little hard and chewy. But hey, I’m not complaining. I prefer my cuttlefish this way. The satay sauce helped to give flavour to the otherwise bland seafood. Other than sambal, I think this peanut sauce might be my favourite sauce to eat with cuttlefish.

The sliced pork was on the tougher side, and had the subtlest porky flavour.

I am not a fan of liver, so I got my colleague to describe it for me. He said it was cooked perfectly — creamy and still retaining that distinct liver flavour.

The leafy part of the kang kong was tender, but the stem was still crunchy, just how I like it. Although, unlike the cuttlefish, I’m not too sure about having kang kong with a sweet peanut sauce.

Overall, Bak Kee Teochew Satay Bee Hoon lives up to its reputation of being one of the best satay bee hoon stalls in Singapore. Being one of the oldest as well, their recipe has stood the test of time and their bee hoon remains as delicious as it has always been.

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Ever wanted to show some appreciation to your favourite restaurants or eateries in Singapore? Well, now you can vote for them in the HungryGoWhere Eat-lections: People’s Choice Awards 2020!

Sounds interesting? Now, what if I told you there was something in it for you too? 20 lucky voters in the Eat-lections stand to win $2400 worth of Sakae Sushi vouchers so each lucky voter gets a $120 voucher!

Restaurants will be split into five zones (North-East, North, Central, West and East), with the top 10 restaurants in each zone receiving awards from HungryGoWhere, Singapore’s definitive food guide.

With so many great restaurants around the island, here are some restaurants I feel are deserving of your vote!

North-East: Jia He Chinese Restaurant

Located right next to Farrer Park MRT station, Jia He Chinese Restaurant serves up refined Chinese cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients. One of my favourite dishes at Jia He is the Crispy Hor Fun with Seafood and Egg Sauce ($18). The egg sauce is served separately, so that diners can pour it in when they are ready. This ensures that the hor fun remains as crispy as possible! Listen closely, and you can actually hear a crackling sound as the sauce is drizzled over. With this, and many other creative Chinese delicacies, Jia He is one of my go-to dinner spots whenever I am in the North-East!

North: Woody Family Cafe

Woody Family Cafe may be located in the far north of Singapore, but the superb Peranakan cuisine here makes the journey more than worth it! Many of the dishes here are made according to traditional Peranakan recipes, which are passed down to restaurant owner, Jenny, from her mother. Some of the dishes were then reimagined by Jenny, leading to new and innovative Peranakan dishes!

One such dish is the Assam Pork Knuckle ($19.90), which brings together Assam, an Asian flavour, and pork knuckle, a German specialty! The result is mesmerising, with the sourness of the Assam cutting through the fattiness of the knuckle beautifully. The delicate balance of richness and tanginess make this dish impossible to resist!

Central: Chix Hot Chicken

Get ready for some spicy chicken at Chix Hot Chicken! Choose from three levels of spiciness — mild, extra and insane. The extra level contains ghost peppers, which really ramp up the spiciness to astronomical levels. That’s not even the hottest it gets! The spice mix used is imported directly from the US, so you know you are getting an authentic Nashville Hot Chicken experience. The chicken is fried upon order, ensuring that you get a juicy, succulent piece of chicken with every order.

West: Sum Kee Food

This outlet of Sum Kee Food is actually the second outlet for this famous Zi Char restaurant, with its original outlet in Telok Blangah constantly attracting a large crowd! The signature item at Sum Kee is undoubtedly its Curry Fish Head, which comes with a big and meaty Red Snapper head. What makes this Curry Fish Head so good is that the rempah, or spice paste, is ground in-house. This really amplifies the flavour and fragrance of the sauce. A bowl of fluffy white rice is a must when having this delicious dish!

East: FUZE by Blend It Up

Fuze by Blaze It Up is a casual Italian eatery, with some stellar dishes that are sure to impress! In my opinion, the best thing on the menu is the Roasted Pork Belly. The meat had a great meat-to-fat ratio and was perfectly seasoned. The crackle of the crispy pork skin was music to my ears as I chomped down on the pork belly! While this dish requires a 15-minute wait, it’s more than worth it!

These are just a few of the many restaurants that are deserving of your vote! What’s more, the voting process couldn’t be easier. Simply go to https://awards.hungrygowhere.com/vote/, search for your favourite restaurants and enter in your details to confirm your vote! Just remember that you can only vote once per day, and you can only vote for each restaurant once throughout the voting process.

So what are you waiting for? Get voting now for a chance to win lots of food vouchers, and to show your favourite restaurants how much you love them!

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Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo was started by Alan’s mother 38 years ago. At the age of 10, Alan started helping his mother out at the stall, when it was still signboard-less, at a coffeeshop near Braddell MRT (where McDonald’s currently is).

After more than a decade, it shifted to Blk 116 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 when McDonald’s took over the space. The second outlet is this place that is located at Blk 124 Toa Payoh Lorong 1. This outlet is already 9 years old. Unfortunately, the one at Blk 116 ceased operation after more than 10 years due to a lack of manpower.

Thus, Alan has been focusing on this Blk 124 stall ever since. He opened two other stalls within the same coffeeshop — a Zichar stall 7 years ago and a Japanese stall recently. You can say he owns the entire coffeeshop.

Hakka-style yong dou foo actually showcases meat paste stuffed, instead of fish paste stuffed, beancurd and vegetables. Alan revealed that taste preferences have changed over the years, and health has also become a consideration. People fear eating too much meat, so, to cater to the change, Alan decided to include some fish paste options too.

What made Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo stand out from the typical yong dou foo stalls is the fact that all of its Hakka ingredients are handmade with meat or fish paste. Alan’s workers split the preparation into 2 batches. Arriving as early as 5am, the workers will start making the ingredients in a small room beside the stall to prepare for operation by 6:30am. Between 3:30pm-4:30pm, the stall will take a break from business, but the workers will continue to prepare the 2nd batch for the evening round which starts at 4:30pm, all the way till 8:30pm or sold out. Alan believes that this will keep the ingredients fresh for both the day crowd and evening crowd.

Slowly but surely, tubs of handmade items are sent for deep-frying. It was quite an amazing sight to see the original pale pieces turn a glorious golden brown.

TADA! The first batch is ready for serving! When I asked one of the workers how many of these ingredients will be left over, he smirked and said that all will be sold out by the end of the day. Wow.

The stall only offers kway tiao, yellow noodle and thin beehoon(dry or soup version). Select at least 6 items and you’re good to go. Since Hakka yong dou foo is more known for its dry version, make sure you request for both chilli and sweet sauces. The stall makes its own chilli and sweet sauces too! I guess that’s the local style here in Singapore too — a little sweet and a little spicy.

To be honest, I thought that when I chose the fried items, they will be fried again like how some other yong tau foo stalls do. It’s not the case here. While I hoped my deep-fried selections will be served to me crispy, they had just a little crisp to them. Even so, the ngoh hiang, beancurd skin and meat ball were delightfully savoury and fragrant! Those stuffed with meat paste were not floury at all! The house-made chilli sauce and sweet sauces went well together and provided a sweet contrast to the savoury items too.

Did I mention that they also serve pig’s intestines?! This is actually my first time coming across this in Singapore at a yong dou foo stall, though it is quite common in Malaysia.

Only adding yellow beans, Hup Chong’s soup version is purposefully light. Alan explained that since Hup Chong is about meat paste items, he doesn’t want his customers to feel too jelak from eating his yong dou foo. Thus, he intentionally keeps his soup simple and light, so that customers can take a bite of a meat paste item and sip a mouthful of soup to cleanse their palates before moving on to the next savoury bite.

Confident of his soup, Alan claimed that one does not need to buy any drink to go with his yong dou foo because he/she will not feel thirsty after consuming it. I actually think the soup is quite flavourful on its own! Surprisingly addictive!

Oh yes, Hup Chong has pork skin too. Its texture is similar to that of fish maw, but it has a more fragrant aftertaste. The small intestines had a bitter finish that only some people can accept. It looked really clean, so I guess it’s the natural taste of the intestines!

Boy, I left this for the last on purpose. THE. EGGPLANT. IS. THE. BOMB. I already love eggplants in the first place. But this was another level. When I see the worker stuffing the fish paste into it, I didn’t think much. Gosh, when I had my first bite, I said to my friend who doesn’t appreciate Yong Dou Foo “YOU MUST TRY THIS”.

Alan shared that Hup means “come and eat together” and Chong means “it’s for everyone to eat”. While most yong dou foo stalls purchase their ingredients from suppliers, Hup Chong painstakingly handmade all of their meat/fish paste ingredients! Commendable!

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Many of you would know Chye Lye Ah Ma Mee Sua at Kampong Admiralty Hawker Centre for its long queue. They have recently opened their third outlet at Toa Payoh. The dishes served are what owner Mr Ong Chye Lye had when he was young. Hence, he decided to give his dishes nostalgic names like “Ah Ma Mee Sua” and “Ah Gong Mee Sua”.

Mr Ong prepares the same pork broth for all his dishes and makes the pork balls and stewed mushrooms himself.

Chye Lye shared that each dish has its own loyal fans. Amongst the 3 dishes we ate, Ah Ma Mee Sua ($4) is the most popular, and my favourite too. “I named this Ah Ma Mee Sua because grannies at their age would seldom have teeth left, and our mee sua is soft enough for them to consume.”

The mee sua from Mabo was soft and soaked up the flavours of the soup. There’s tender pork liver, meat balls and stewed mushroom in the soup. Oh yes, and the handmade porkball had crunchy carrot bits! The texture of the minced meat felt quite chunky. Everything was firmly held together and complemented really well by the house-made tangy chilli sauce. Topped with freshly fried ginger shreds and Hua Diao Jiu before serving, the soup becomes a flavour bomb yet doesn’t overwhelm the palate.

Don’t mistake Ah Gong Tau Chiam ($4.50) for ban mian. The fried soy bean noodles is made from a mixture of bean powder (豆粉) and wheat seeds (麦粒). This flat noodles is slightly more grainy but still has its QQ consistency. There are sliced pork, stewed mushrooms and thin liver slices in the soup too. I like that the liver slices are not too powdery and the generous drizzle of Chinese wine adds more flavour and fragrance to the soup.

Some of us may not like Ma Ma Sheng Mian ($4) because of the alkaline taste in the yellow noodles. But for Maureen, this is a dish her grandmother used to cook when she was young. The noodles made the soup extremely thick and starchy, and tasted very much like lor mee (with a strong alkaline aftertaste). While this wasn’t my favourite, it does bring back memories for some of my peers.

The dishes here are nothing too creative, but they are simple and comforting – just like what Ah Ma would make.

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Specialising in authentic premium beef hotpot from Northeast China, Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat claimed to be the first to introduce the small and individual hotpot concept in Singapore 15 years ago. Even though it gives diners an option to share a big hot pot of 2 soup bases, Guo Fu believes that individual hotpot promotes better hygiene.

With 10 different types of soup bases, 64 fresh and quality food options, free-of-charge house-made condiments and unlimited Xiao Long Bao (XLB; soup dumplings), Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat is a place where you can eat for hours with good companions.

While it costs $25.90++ for weekday lunch buffet and $27.90++ for dinner buffet, the soup bases come at an additional cost, ranging from $3 to $7 if you opt for the individual pot. For the big sharing pot, it ranges between $9 and $23, depending on the combination of soup bases chosen.

Although Guo Fu doesn’t have an extensive spread of condiments, it has special sauces for different hot pot items. Take the seafood sauce, for example. It is made in-house specially for beef slices. They even have a chive-based paste and mushroom sauce that is made with 5 types of mushrooms including Black Reishi and King Oyster. It’s savoury and suitable for most ingredients.

When I first saw the soup base menu, I had a hard time deciding what to get because all of them sounded so good! The menu also states some health benefits for some of their soups, so it made me feel less guilty indulging in this buffet. In the end, we chose Mild Spicy Soup ($3) and Beauty Soup ($7). The Beauty Soup is boiled with black chicken, red dates, wolf-berries, Cordyceps and other herbs. Thus, it is rich in antioxidants and collagen.

Let’s not beat about the bush and plunge into the must-tries of this buffet. Since Guo Fu specialises in premium beef, the one thing you must order is the Sliced Special Beef which I call the “fatty beef”. With almost an equal ratio of fats and meat, every thin slice gets cooked within 5 seconds. Expect very soft and tender beef that is already full of flavour on its own!

Guo Fu also has an impressive selection of other raw meats. You can choose from different cuts of beef, chicken, mutton and pork. Interestingly, it also offers unusual options such as duck gizzards and hog skin. Go for the pork belly — it absorbs whatever broth you cook it in.

Next up, Guo Fu is known for its unlimited XLB! All the XLB are steamed upon order, so you don’t have to worry that they aren’t hot when they arrive. You may request specifically the number of XLB you want. In this way, you won’t need to experience any paiseh (awkward) last-piece or feel the need to waste your stomach space just to accommodate an additional XLB.

Personally, I find the skin is on the thicker side, but I absolutely love the juicy meat in a savoury soup encased within.

They have steamed dumplings as well as uncooked dumplings for your hotpot!

They have 10 seafood items, but I will recommend the crunchy prawns, sweet scallops, and fresh mussels! All these will make your broth even sweeter and more palatable.

For desserts, other than pumpkin puree, pumpkin cake, fresh fruits and fruit banana fritters (only available for dinner), there’s free-flow ice cream too! With sweet and savoury dessert options, there is something for everyone.

To be honest, I feel that its fatty beef alone is worth another visit. I’ll probably try Guo Fu’s unique Curry Beef Soup and Male Vitality Soup the next time!

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Nestled within Tanjong Katong, about a decade ago, was Hin Hollywood Canteen. There used to be this humble stall selling Braised Duck Rice — Lian Kee Duck Rice. Hin Hollywood Canteen was demolished in 2011 and Lian Kee Duck Rice moved. I have since been trying to find the stall, which was my go-to duck rice stall as it was located near my school. A quick consult with my friend Google led me to Sims Place Market and Food Centre. Lian Kee Duck Rice has changed their stall name to Hollywood Duck Rice, probably just to retain a little of their origin. I was really elated and excited to find the stall again!

The main star was none other than the Braised Duck Drumstick Rice ($5). At Hollywood Duck Rice, any cut of meat will be good as long as it is accompanied with their mouth-watering gravy. I was so glad I paid a little more for the drumstick as it was super juicy and tender! The thick and gooey gravy was packed with flavour. It was slightly on the saltier side, with a hint of sweetness and subtle herbal notes. Sometimes I am a little apprehensive when it comes to duck due as it tends to have this smell if it is not handled properly. However, the one here was done pretty well. It tasted just like how I remembered it to be in my childhood years.

I really love the dark brown rice that comes along with it. They cook their rice in their own braising sauce. The rice was soft and fluffy and had this lovely fragrance. I am contented just eating it on its own! Adding the homemade chilli and gravy just completed the experience. They have a few types of chilli, but I preferred the one that had lime seeds in it (similar to that found at a chicken rice stall). The soup had a very light herbal taste and was a nice accompaniment to the rice.

Being a little adventurous, I decided to give the Kway Chap ($4.30) a try too. I have never tried their kway chap back when I was a child. The kway chap comes with Pig Skin, Tau Kua, Tau Pok, Chitterlings (Small Intestines) and pork. To be honest, I was not as impressed with the Kway Chap as I was with their duck rice. I felt that the Kway Chap was a little dry and not as flavourful. The pork was a little tough and the chitterlings were bitter. I quite liked the texture of the pig skin though! It was chewy and went well with the gravy.

I’m glad to have found my childhood haunt. It brought back great memories of my school days! And needless to say, I will be back.

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Imagine having a bowl of hot flavoursome pork ribs prawn noodle soup on a cold rainy day. Doesn’t that sound comforting already? Situated in the heartlands of Tampines is an unassuming stall selling Pork Ribs Prawn Noodles and Pig’s Viscera Noodle. It is hard to miss the stall as there’s almost always an endless queue through the day.

Mdm He started this stall about a decade ago. A kind friend gifted her a recipe back then, and she made many improvisations along the years. A lot of hard work goes into the preparation of the soup stock which is the soul of the dish. Mdm He starts her preparations as early as 4am everyday! In fact, the preparation starts from the day before. Right from the moment she closes her shop for the day at about 2pm, she will start to cook the soup. The soup stock is made of pork bones, prawn head, garlic, pepper and some ‘secret ingredients’. The soup is cooked over high heat for about two hours before it is left to simmer overnight. Can you just try to imagine how flavourful and rich the soup is? Mdm He then reboils the soup when she reaches the stall at 4am, before it is ready to be served by 6am. I guess the ‘secret ingredients’ are the key to making the soup so delectable that you will always want to go back for more, because you will never be able to replicate it at home!

I decided to go for the Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle ($4) first. The soup was definitely as comforting as I had imagined it to be. It was not too heavy and had a slight tinge of sweetness. They have 4 choices for the noodles: Yellow Noodle, Bee Hoon, Kway Teow and Thick Bee Hoon. I requested for a mix of yellow noodle and beehoon which is usually my go-to choice. The prawns were really sweet and succulent. The pork ribs were so tender that I could pull the meat off the bone in just a bite. If you are a fan of spicy food, I recommend that you add some the chili powder available at the stall.

Next up, we tried the Pig Viscera Noodle ($4) with yellow noodles. The soup stock is the same for all the soup dishes, but the ingredients are different. I am not a big fan of the eggy taste of yellow noodles and I felt that that distinct taste was quite prominent in the soup. There’s Pork Skin, Pork Intestines, Pork Liver, Pork Ribs, Pork meat and one prawn in this dish. The meat was lean and soft, and the liver tasted fresh but it was a little bloody when served. Should you not like any ingredients, you can inform Mdm He and she will exclude that from your bowl.

Lastly, we tried the Pig’s Stomach Noodle ($4). Fans of pig’s stomach will know that it needs to be cleaned thoroughly or it will be off-putting. It also has to be slow cooked in order for it to be tender. I must say I liked the texture of it as it was not too rubbery and was easy to chew through. However, amongst the three bowls we had, this was the least flavourful.

I liked the Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle the most! The next time you are feeling a little under the weather, this bowl of goodness might just perk you up.

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