Service at Zing By Xi Yan is friendly and efficient. Staff are clear in recommending dishes and taking orders, demonstrating basic product knowledge. As some staff employed have special needs, there is less casual interaction, and diners are advised to exercise patience. Staff offer to remove finished plates throughout the meal, and clean up quickly when diners leave. Experience is generally pleasant.
And in time for the grand finale of the night. Mille-Feuille is Chef Law’s favorite pastry and he decided to incorporate locally and regionally sourced Asian flavors into his dessert dish. Berangan bananas are usually less sweet and a bit tart, which leaves the meal to end of a light note even with the vanilla cream and rum. Bravo for its execution.
As I ventured into the bustling Old Airport Road hawker centre, renowned for its myriad of culinary delights, I found myself drawn to the lesser-known yet highly-praised stall—Qiu Rong Ban Mian.
the new cafe in Joo Chiat Place is a cosy space where you will find Narrative Coffee Stand and Pelle & Pepe Bakery for great coffee & bakes
89 Carrot Cake, a hawker stall in Circuit Road, serves handmade carrot cake that is expertly fried and generously infused with tradition.
Yi Xuan Handmade Banmian Eating House offers a vast selection of banmian dishes that cater to all tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer dry or soup-based noodles, you'll find something to tickle your taste buds. The extensive menu includes options with various ingredients and flavor profiles, ensuring there's something for everyone. They have the usual prawn, sour & spicy, and tomyum, and also have something special like Sichuan veg pork and hot & spicy (mala). Besides this, they have fish ball noodles and fish soup as well. They also open until quite late at night so supper here would be great too.
Honey Night - Itaewon Class Inspired Restaurant
“The Hare” is located in Geylang. Being both pub and restaurant, The Hare is known for its cozy atmosphere and a wide selection of drinks and food.
Worthy of his one precious meal for the day. Taking my cue from Vincent’s rule for recommendations, that’s when I sent a photo of our meal to several group chats on my phone.
If you are looking for variety, popping in for a meal would be a good chance. There are other similar Japanese-style cafes nearby ( Hello Arigato and Cafe Natsu), so you are spoilt for choice.