Whoa, this little corner stand was pretty darned good (505 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 #01-2668). That bánh mì dặc biệt above was filled with a bazillion cuts of meat and then garnished with scallion oil to give it some earthiness and sweetness. Admittedly, I still prefer the spicier lighter bite of my usual Viet9, but I'd be happy to eat here if there is no line.
The vibe here was seriously Vietnamese, complete with the low tables and stools outside. The baguette was crispy outside and soft and airy inside, with a nice layering of flavours from various cold cuts, vegetables, pate, mayo, spreads and sauces. The whole package was tender, fresh and hearty, with savoury umami sweetness. Really nice and comparable with those you could get in Vietnam.
Authentic Vietnamese experience; low table with stools! Apparently, such arrangements are normal in Vietnam and many were on the pavements next to roads where dust and smoke are common companions.
Rahim Muslim Food takes it to a whole other level with its Extra Special Mee Rebus that is packed with indulgent ingredients.
Imagine thick, chunky, peanut sauce cascading over thick, smooth sweet potato gravy, blanketing boiled yellow noodles. These were noodles that took me beyond happy to joy unlimited.
Most customers add extra chicken onto their plate, may be worth a try, but I could barely finish this. The noodles were a tad over cooked as well though.
Nevertheless, I am happy with the extra ingredients, without the need for starch like rice / noodles / bread. In fact, this was the second time I had ordered the ingredient soup, and would gladly do the same in future visits!
The lor mee meanwhile came with one of my favourite braising sauce or lor, with a savoury soy sauce depth and slightly sweet almost like the prawn broth, leaving a lingering fragrance in your mouth. The noodles were cooked well – soft and slightly bouncy. The accompanying ingredients were just sliced pork, fishcake and braised egg. Similarly, I would go back again for this, just for the braising sauce.
This is a reliable spot you can always count on if you want a delicious bowl of lor mee or hei mee.
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This stall in a coffee shop at Ang Mo Kio is opened by the popular roasted duck chain in Malaysia. This is their first outlet in Singapore, ...
The char siew was sweet, sticky and caramelised, although not charred and somewhere between firm and tender in texture.
Ambience at Takagi Ramen is functional casual.
If you haven’t tried Takagi Ramen, make sure you come visit when you’re in Ang Mo Kio next time and those who live in the AMK neighbourhood, you can order the ramen via honestbee food delivery service if you’re too lazy to get out of the house.
Takagi Ramen is quite good, given that they’re a hawker stall and their dishes are priced so affordably. Taste is very personal and subjective so you’ll have to try it and pass your own verdict.
The curry noodles came in a thick, layered and fragrant curry, which was really balanced in its sweetness, savouriness, curry spices and lemak, and had a good spicy punch as well. The curry was very drinkable without being cloying, and was the key to this nice and popular dish. The sio bak was not bad with a crispy rind, the char siew was sweet and thick, and the shredded chicken was serviceable. A nice hearty and flavourful curry mee that I will go back for.
Between the two, I have to say I’m more in favour of the Signature Ipoh Curry Noodle with its ensemble of ingredients but I did enjoy the thickness of the dry version’s roux. Jian Zao Ipoh Curry Noodle definitely has one of the best curry chicken noodles in Singapore!
My favourite goes to the Cheesy Tater Totes ($5). The mini hash browns are crispy and fluffy inside, layered with melted cheese and mayo which gave an extra boost in flavour without being too cloying.
I thoroughly enjoyed the food by El Carbon Grill House.
This is a cheaper alternative to Collin's by a group of young and energetic chefs. They are in the midst of getting the Halal certification.
By the popular SBCD Tofu House, you can now enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of Sundubu-jjigae in the heartlands!
Overall, the Sundubu here is priced slightly higher than the usual hawker and coffeeshop price, I personally will go back to have it again.
The fish was ok, but lacking a bit of tenderness. What was surprising was how well the interesting combination of rice, creamy onsen egg and sambal all came together for a nice bowl, that I finished despite being quite full. Not much better than your average sambal stingray, but nice that they offered a one-person portion.
Sambae definitely knocked it out of the park when it comes to their sambal chilli and the idea of stingray rice bowls is most definitely a welcome one.
food was good enough standard better than food court/some cafeteria, not quite the standard of restaurants.
I recently wrote about AMK Curry Puff and got to know that the brand managed to retain their original stall at Ang Mo Kio (AMK). As it turn...
Came back a week later to try the dumpling noodles. The egg noodles were really springy and crisp like those from Hong Kong, and coated with a strong mushroom savoury sauce. The dumplings were really chockful of ingredients – shiitake and woodear mushrooms, jicama, water chestnuts and flatfish based on 8 Days, with the salty flatfish the predominant flavour, and a myriad of textures.
The Iberico Pork bowl is a huge bang for the buck. If I were a student at Nanyang Polytechnic, I would buy it every day.
The ambience is pretty much what you’d expect: crowded with students during lunch time and relatively clean.
“Wah, this coffee shop has your favourite stinky tofu”! A simple yet impactful comment from my sister jolted me out from my train of thought...
All in all, Moustache Lee is a good place for affordable Taiwanese fare that’s still pretty good value-for-money.
This is just a new stall and we should give them time to improve.
I was told that this shop - which I only found out now is a small chain - was pretty good. So I grabbed a bowl, along with some flat kway rice noodles. The various pieces of liver and stomach were tender without being too potent, and the soup wasn't acidic like at Cheng Mun Chee. I don't think I'll get cravings for it, but I liked it, especially with that sour chili sauce.
The curry was lemak with coconut milk and fragrant, with good richness and complexity. I also found it quite spicy. This was one of the few curries that I found pleasurable to drink directly. The potato was nice and soft, and the chicken drumstick and tight was nicely marinated, tender with some bite. Nice.
It has been over 30 years since the French café chain Délifrance first set foot on our sunny island, serving authentic and well-loved French pastries, this is a brand that deeply resonates with many Singaporeans. This year Délifrance Singapore launches its Festive Year-End Celebration line-up packed with a spread of delectable Roast, Festive Cakes, Cookies, and seasonal Feuilletés.