BiTES - The Scoop on Good Eats (June 2015)

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Guess the name and location of this restaurant and win a free meal on us!

BUFFET BOUNTY p14

Get these best HSBC deals while they're hot! And don't forget to give dad a treat

Supermarket sleuth p24 A taste test of refreshing flavoured yoghurts

Last bites p28

What dads love to eat

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Crab in Da Bag

Think back to September 2013, when this Louisi-Asian seafood restaurant was the first to serve the Caboodle Boil—a gigantic seafood feast served directly onto the table for diners to dig in with their hands. Fun and bonding amongst family and friends in a friendly nautical themed diner is the aim, as handphones get tucked away and everyone concentrates on picking out crab, lobster, yabbies, prawns, venus clams, crayfish and more. The signature sauces, such as Salty Splash of salted egg, signature Caboodle Mix of spices and even Louisiana garlic butter, are enhanced with crisp, refreshing sips of Somersby apple cider, which lends a sophisticated zest to the rich seafood.

Tue-Fri 4-11pm, Sat-Sun 12-11pm. Block D, #01-25 Big Splash, 902 East Coast Parkway. Tel: 6440 0083, www.crabindabag.com

Straits Express

All aboard for the Straits Express! This railway-inspired concept takes you on a journey to the Straits Settlements period of the 19th century, with specialties from Singapore, Melaka and Penang. The Singapore menu, under chef Bermuda Say, extols Anglo-Hainanese Western food such as oxtail soup, while chef Philip Chia whips up Malaccan Peranakan delights and chef Frankie Ooi brings us Penang street food such as laksa and char kway teow. With the resulting rich array of sauces and gravies, Somersby apple cider with its light carbonation and tinge of sweet natural apple flavours will help you enjoy more of your favourite dishes.

Daily 10am-10pm. #01-24/28 & #01-K13/K17, 1 Stadium Place.

Tel: 6702 2964

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Happy VESAK DAY!

FOOD HERO TILL 28 JUN

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tuesday 2 VOILAH! French Festival till 21 JUN

There’s still time to check out over 50 F&B partners to indulge in a French food love affair. www. voilah.sg

Free | 10am-4.30pm | SJI International School

Hop on a free shuttle from Bishan/Novena MRT for this charity carnival. Kampong spirit and makan aside, meet the cast of Ah Boys to Men 3: Frogmen. fb.com/assisihospice

15 Camp Asia Super Chef

You’re invited to join the guided walks by AllSense to help map the first-ever ScentScape of Singapore. Analyse the food smells in areas like Chinatown and Little India in particular. www.allsense.com.sg/ scent-walk-singapore

11AM-2PM | $88/PAX | RAFFLES HOTEL

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Not the typical ladies’ outing, as KPO and Strongbow offers a High Tea Special ($88) comprising ciders, crystal jelly shooters, high tea of sliders, brownies, tarts and more.

Ideal for 4-6 friends. Add to that, live entertainment and 1-for-1 ciders for ladies. www.fb.com/KPO.sg

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18 JUN-17 JUL | GEYLANG SERAI

The name of the band calls it like it is. Pop by this Timbre outlet for chill-out Mondays with live music, and tuck into comfort food to chase the blues away. www.timbregroup.asia

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PETS PICNIC PARTY 2015 $60 | 3.30-7PM | THE GRANDSTAND

Meet the Pets Magazine team over a fur-bulous gathering complete with food & drinks, live music, and games. Each entry admits 4 pax and 2 dogs. www.petsmagazine. com.sg

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13 URBAN BEACH

Go hands-on on Nyonya dumpling, Hokkien fried rice dumpling, and kee chang with chef Julie Yee. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Dragon Boat Fest (20 June). www.tottstore.com

The DBS Marina Regatta ends with the first beach popup. Pick up bites from the DBS Food Village and join in the games galore. www. dbsmarinaregatta.com

$118 | 10AM-1PM | TOTT STORE

13-14 JUN | THE PROMONTORY @ MARINA BAY

EVERY WED, 5PM-LATE

RAMADHAN BAZAAR

7.15-10.20PM | TIMBRE@ GILLMAN

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The annual bazaar, going strong since the 1970s, bustles from 6pm with food, clothes and household items galore.

Check out Destination Dining p20 for more.

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Brush up on your dining etiquette through this class and three-course lunch in a formal setting.

Spoonful’s barely a year old but their classes are unique and thoughtful. www.spoonful.sg

Check out the weekly culinary programmes from baking to tapas for ages 6-16. Your tots will set up a mock restaurant to cook for you (with help from chef Emmanuel Stroobant). www.campasia.asia

What do dads eat? Check out Last Bites p28

(but check out Supermarket Sleuth p24 for the regular kind)

SPOONFUL’S FRENCH STYLE TABLE MANNERS CLASS AND LUNCH

15 JUN-5 AUG | $695 PER WEEK

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wednesday thursday friday 3 4 SCENT WALKS FROZEN YOGURT DAY 3-10 JUN | FREE

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Dream of hosting your own food show? Download the new Food Hero application to upload video entries of yourself presenting a culinary dish. Five finalists will be chosen for this year’s Asia Food Heroes, with two winners to be crowned in September. www.foodhero.asia

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coming up in j u ly 1 Jul-10 Aug: Singapore Restaurant Month 10 Jul: Singapore Food Festival starts 17 Jul: Hari Raya Puasa 26 Jul: Kueh Appreciation Day

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TILL 21 JUN | 11AM-8PM | APS LIFESTYLE

Over 30 merchants will offer curated products and food in line with the SG50 theme. Look out for reinvented Singapore Toast from Sunday Market and kopi / teh cocktails from Nuevo Vino. www.apslifestyle.com/9MCM

25 BEERFEST ASIA

TILL 28 JUN | FROM $30 FOR 1-DAY PASS | MARINA PROMENADE

New beers and new entertainment mark the 7th edition of this beery fest. We’re excited about the tasting portions at $1-2. www.beerfestasia.com

26 YUMMY FOOD EXPO 2015 FREE | 25-28 JUN, 11am-10pm | SINGAPORE EXPO

This new spin-off event of the World Food Fair focuses on deals and favourite foods under one roof. www.sphereexhibits. com.sg

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on BiTES GUESS AND WIN!

Each month, we’ll feature a fresh makan place—whether it’s a new outlet of a familiar brand, revamped concept or completely new entrant—for you to guess what/where it is. Correct answers will be entered in a draw to win a dining experience with us!

JUNE: 5 readers stand to win SET DINNER FOR 2

The first word of its name refers to a beautiful green gem.

Its cuisine comprises dishes in jewel-like colours indeed, from the golden yellow of crispy chilli baby corn to the creamy vermillion of the fish head curry and chicken butter masala.

Will you work up an appetite for delectable North Indian cuisine?

May mayhem

Give us your best guess between 1-15 Jun to dine at the restaurant on 7 July, 7pm!

For full details and to enter, visit www.bites.com.sg/makanonbites BiTES reserves the right to publicise winners’ names and pictures. By entering the contest, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish publicity photos and video in any format without limitation. Participants to ensure they can dine on 7 July at 7pm.

More on www.bites.com.sg/makanonbites

Platters galore passed around the long table during Makan on BiTES April winners’ dinner session. The lucky 10 diners showed up for a feast at Barossa at Esplanade, with the restaurant showcasing their most popular dishes throughout the years. The towering Wild Wild West burger with onion rings (the clue that gave it all way) disappeared quickly, as did the sausages and steak platters done perfectly. A surprise dessert followed for one couple who was celebrating their 1st anniversary on that day. Thank you #BarossaSg for the generous meat fest! Scan the QR code to see what went down.

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Beat the heat

Belvoir Fruit Farms cordials (from $9.90) are made from freshly-pressed fruits, flowers and cooked spices sans artificial colourings, flavourings, preservatives or sweeteners. Mix it (we like raspberry & rose) with water or sparkling juice. Available at major supermarkets and online at www.healthygourmet.sg Get your chilly fix at Density Frozen Custard—the first-ever store serving the U.S.A. dessert here. Enjoy its velvety texture but rest assured—it’s lower in calories and sugar. From $4/scoop. 4 Short St. Tel: 6268 7918 Reap the health benefits of Frutee’s Premium Density Frozen Custard

Cranberry Juice Cocktail. Each compact 975ml bottle is 27 percent cranberry juice and Halalcertified. $3.95 from all major supermarkets.

All hail JWEL’s latest gems: The Baroness of Chocolate Orange, The Marquis of Peanut Butter, and Her Highness of Honey ($2.70-$2.95/stick, $10.90 for multipack of six). We dig the crunchy almond flecks in the chocolate coating, the luscious dairy, and the fleur-de-lis motifs on each wrapper. www.fnncreameries.com Choc lovers, bite into the new Magnum Infinity, which contains double the cocoa intensity of a Magnum Classic. The secret? A rare source of naturally-rich beans from Tanzania that’s said to be pleasure enhancing. The proof’s in Chocolate Mini ($10.90/box of six)—dark throughout with cocoa nibs. A sweeter one would be Classic-sized chocolate and caramel ($3.90/stick), less dark but equally fragrant.

Magnum infinity www.mymagnum.com.sg

JAPANESE FOR DAD

Treat your dad to a sumptuous Japanese meal at Kinsa Sushi. Exclusive menu items (till 30 Jun) include a generous salmon/oyster set (from $59.90/2 pax), oyster sushi ($15.90/2pcs) and salmon and roe with Japanese yam ($6.90) served in an elegant glass. If you love slurping the briny ocean gems from their shells, buy six and get two free ($7.90/pc). Also not to be missed is the restaurant’s signature Wagyu don ($24.80), available all-year-round. The rice bowl’s topped with 60 grams of grade A4 Kagoshima beef (known for its tenderness and well-balanced marbling) and topped with an onsen tamago for full flavour. Mon-Thu 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10pm; Fri-Sun 11.30am-10pm; PH 11.30am-10pm. #02-02 HillV2, 4 Hillview Rise. Tel: 6710 7278

Get your meat on

Meat (meet) celeb chef Eric Teo’s and Iron Man chef Heman’s newly-created dishes at Jack’s Place (till 30 Jun). These Asia Bagus! specials include Asian garden of escargots on green pastures mashed potatoes ($10.20/8.16 with set), duck confit on rock sugar with honey demi-glace ($29.80) and braised beef fingers with Provolone cheese ($26.80). jacksplace.com.sg If you’ve been wondering where hot dog stand The Mustard Incident has gone to, your answer will lie in The Rockin’ Diner. Come hungry as huge portions of American classics are the norm here. Their new menu includes bar bites, burgers and sandwiches like the signature Philadelphia cheese steak ($15.99), the handmade Little Italy’s Killa’ Lasagne ($15.99)—

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topped with three cheeses—and of course, hotdogs.

For dessert, we recommend the Nutella-misu ($6.99).

Mon-Sat 12pm-12am (last food order for 10.30pm). 11 Club Street. Tel: 6223 3647 Those living near Bishan have easier access to Nando’s famous PERi-PERi Chicken! They have opened their 10th (and first two-storey) restaurant in Singapore. Apart from flame-grilled chicken, you can now enjoy their orange bolo ($1.90) and rainbow cake ($5.90) from 2-6pm daily, only at this outlet. #01-51 Junction 8, 9 Bishan Place. Tel: 6397 5889

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Healthy BiTES

The use of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, natural flavours and made-from-scratch sauces are key reasons to visit Eggs & Berries. The egg-centric cafe has also launched new dishes such as crab salad with a refreshing yuzu dressing ($10.90), Omega-3-rich pink salmon fillet ($17.90), and a juicy basil & prosciutto di Parma omelette ($13.90). #01-37/38 Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1. Tel: 6636 4212; and #02-06 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive. Tel: 6465 9189 Get trim with Lean Bento, joining the stable of healthy CBD eats. Tuck into your below-500kcal meal at the 24-seater counter—guilt-free. Go high-protein with parmesan chicken ($11.90), low-carb with Japanese shirataki yam noodles in laksa gravy ($13.90), and lowcalorie with salt-grilled salmon ($13.90). Meats are from Halal-certified outlets and veggies are from vendors selling organically-grown or non-GMO produce. Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm. #02-02 The Arcade, 11 Collyer Quay Crown Bakery & Café has opened in Bukit Timah’s Crown Centre. Each European-style creation is made with top-notch ingredients (French butter, Hokkaido Kitanokaori flour, German sourdough etc) sans artificial preservatives or chemical improvers. Try the signature Crown Bread ($12.80, limited to 18 pcs daily) in red wine fig and Hainanese chicken bread ($4.50). #01-03, 557 Bukit Timah Road. Tel: 6463 3066 We’re shaking our way to a nutritious (and tasty) lunch with DoSiRak’s aptly-named lunch boxes (its name literally means that in Korean). Paper takeaway tubs are filled with rice (upgrade to whole grain rice/noodles at $1), sous vide meat, veggies and topped with piquant gochujang—all below 500 calories ($7.90-$9.90). The fun’s in the mixing! Founded by half-Korean brothers, each meal is based on a time-tested family recipe, and brown sugar is used instead of corn syrup in the sauce. Mon-Fri 11.30am-6pm. #01-02 China Square Central, 18 Cross Street. Tel: 6536 6034

SPECIAL FEATURE - THE GRANDSTAND

Dining turf

Whether you're looking for a business lunch or feeding the whole family, The Grandstand is brimming with F&B and lifestyle options. It's the friendliest patch of green you'll find out of town, with free shuttle services and complimentary parking all-year-round to make it a convenient getaway.

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Dancing Crab #01-20/21/22

Backed by TungLok Group, the convivial Dancing Crab delivers country-style Cajun seafood and rich Creole cuisine where everyone digs in with their hands. Don an apron (provided) and dive into crustaceans from their new lunch menu. Popular dishes include ‘exploding’ crab fried rice ($12), Crab Rockefeller ($11) or seafood jambalaya ($15). Make sure you also order the crisp chicken and buttermilk waffles ($15). TueSun 5-10.30pm; Sat-Sun & PH 11.30am-3pm. Tel: 6466 3303

Kuro Kin Japanese Dining #01-27

Make a beeline for the Sashimi Take ($86), a feast of glistening, firm slices of fish.

Another highlight is the uni ikura don ($48): the sea urchin is creamy and the ikura pops gleefully with every bite of the truffle-scented rice. Drop by on weekdays for a chat with director/executive chef Joson Chew—he’ll tell you about his trip to the Saga beef farm.

You'll be inspired to try Saga Wagyu yaki (A4, $74/100g) and the kamo-style maki (duck and foie gras, $26). Daily 12-3pm, 6-11pm. Tel: 6462 1213

Madame Patisserie #01-15A

Fresh in its new home (previously: Boat Quay), this bakery bistro is co-owned by pastry chef Sherie Quek (previously: Ritz-Carlton). Step into the garden-like interior and nosh on peanut curry shrimp pizza ($15.90), lobster roll ($25.90) and red wine beef stew ($18.90). A sweet ending is a must with the Bombe Alaska or Chocolate Surprise ($22 each). Sherie also conducts private pastry classes and makes bespoke bakes.

Mon-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am8pm. Tel: 6536 7028

Scrumptious At The Turf #01-08

Have a 'swawesomastic' (sweet, awesome, fantastic) time at this cosy hangout. Little tots express themselves at the Kids Corner, while the whole family relaxes together over Western comfort fare with healthy salads and homemade dressing. Enjoy the crispy mushrooms ($8) while waiting for pan-seared dory ($16), Cajun chicken ($15) or pork rack ($22). Brunch on eggs Benedict with smoked salmon ($15) to kickstart a weekend of exploration at the Turf. Daily 10am-10pm. Tel: 6464 6900

Daily shuttle services between The Grandstand to Bukit Timah (half-hourly); MRT Stations: Clementi and Toa Payoh/Botanic Gardens (hourly) | Free parking all-year-round

thegrandstand.cogent | www.thegrandstand.com.sg | 200 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287994

orchard central special

A global feast Jetset via your plate and Treat your tastebuds to a world tour! pick your destination from a myriad of restaurants at Orchard Central serving European, Chinese, Italian, Korean and Spanish cuisines.

K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet #07-01 ch

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Say annyeong haseyo to allyou-can-eat barbecue meats, fresh seafood and unlimited kimchi. While the grill heats up, help yourself to cooked dishes such as crisp chicken wings and tteokbokki. Choose to dine indoors in air-conditioned comfort or at the sheltered al fresco area that's breezy and features a large screen showcasing K-pop music videos. Tel: 6884 7282

Shi Li Fang #07-10/11 It's all about ‘U’ at Shi Li Fang. The no-frills Taiwanese concept has a U-shaped gastrobar for efficient 360° service. Ingredients are healthy with no MSG and come from sustainable sources. Its mini hotpot option is perfect for a solo lunch respite but what seals the deal are its walletfriendly sets (from $9.90). Tel: 6238 0800

Milagro Spanish Restaurant #08-06/07 For a taste of Spain's hearty and convivial fare, dive into Milagro's dishes. Share a paella from Valencia, cooked upon order, and tuck into authentic tapas with friends. Desserts, too, are homemade and redolent of their Catalonia heritage. End your meal with a refreshing Sangria or with a glass of wine from a feted vineyard in La Rioja. Salud! Tel: 6238 6248

Patatas bravas (Spanish fried potatoes, spicy) $8

Paella Valenciana (chicken) $47

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Scallops Sautéed seasonal greens $11

Tiger prawns al ajillo (spicy/non-spicy) $16

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Spageddies Italian Kitchen #04-01

Escargot bourguignon $9.90 (4pcs)

Bring your family for a homely American-Italian meal at Spageddies' flagship outlet. The refreshed menu also features chef's specialties, dishes infused with local flavours and spice, and smaller portions for more variety on the table. True to its name, you'll find over 30 varieties of pasta and spaghetti here. Look out also for new items each month.

Tel: 6738 7798

Duck leg confit $19.90

Flowerpot Milo Tiramisu $11.90 BBQ crocodile rib $29.90 Seafood Sizzlelini (single) $28

Wild mushroom with truffle oil pizza $21.90

Chicken Scallopini $17.50

Primo combo (calamari, mozzarella and soft shell crab) $14.50

TungLok XiHé Peking duck $66 (whole)

Table @ Pip’s #B2-11 to 22 For hearty and contemporary European fare, Table @ Pip's is a choice pick. Sauces, breads, pasta and desserts are made in-house, and passionate chefowner Philip Chua (a.k.a. Pip) is insistent on quality. Dine near the open kitchen, in the bar cum private room and drop by for the live band (Thu-Sat dinner and Sun lunch). Tel: 6467 6867

Blueberry sauce and popping sugar wheat wraps “Eight Treasures Box” (included with Peking duck)

TungLok XiHé Peking Duck #07-07/08/09 The signature Peking duck here is slightly smaller (40 days old) for a good reason: the meat is more tender and juicy than the usual 60-dayold birds. Other dishes, too, are delicately prepared, with an ingenious touch of Western flavours. Don't miss this culinary collaboration between TungLok Group and Beijing's renowned XiHé Group. Tel: 6736 0006

Stir-fried asparagus with fungus and roots $20

Chilled chicken with spicy sauce $13.80

Chilled layer cake with pumpkin, huai shan' and purple taro $8

Braised beef with Sichuan chili $38

181 Orchard Road, S238896 Tel: 6238 1051 Operating Hours: 11am-10pm w w w.orchardcentral.com.sg w w w.facebook.com/oc @orchardcentral

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Halal is hip

The growing number of Halal and Muslim-owned food establishments has highlighted the latest facet in our F&B scene: Halal Dining is now hipper than ever. We weigh in on the trend, get some insights from restaurant and cafE owners, and suss out foodie finds for you.

By Julia Kwan, photography by Lim Kay Li

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Halal food is commonly associated with Malay cuisine due to the composition of Singapore’s Muslim community, but as the appetite for global trends expands, so have the options for Halal cuisine. Many new F&B owners have innovated and capitalised on that fact to cater to a larger community.

“People have a misconception that Halal is only for Muslims, or that it’s a type of cuisine,” explains Joy Mahbubani, owner of J’s Restaurant, on perceptions of Halal food.

Halal food and drinks simply refer to those which Muslims are allowed to consume under Islamic laws. There are specifications on what foods are allowed and how they should be prepared. Also, the food must come from suppliers which adhere to Halal practices.

The increase in Halal F&B establishments and their offerings now have grown to encompass other cuisines—such as European and Vietnamese—making Halal outlets more multi-racial than it was before.

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Muslim-owned and “no pork no lard” places are also gaining traction amongst some Muslim diners, even though the food places may not have the Halal certificate; the booming Halal and Muslim-owned cafe scene is testament to that. Chinese cuisine too, is not off-limits—we now see offerings like Halal dim sum, Peking duck and tze char.

“We are actually one of those cafes that rode on the [Halal cafe] wave. We might have started around then, but now there’s even more. You can really see the expansion, which is really quite beautiful,” enthuses the youthful Fizah Nizam, co-owner of Rouse.

Currently, more than 2,000 premises are certified by MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura), the only authority in Singapore which can award the Halal certificates to restaurants, manufacturing facilities, food outlets etc. But note: having a Halal-certified

kitchen and a Halal-certified restaurant are not exactly the same—the former will still be able to serve alcoholic beverages, while serving food from the Halal-certified preparation area.

Motivations for serving a Halal menu in the restaurant may differ for each owner. For Joy, obtaining the Halal certificate meant ensuring that “everybody can enjoy the food” and Muslim customers can dine without worrying about the source of their food or how it was prepared.

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“From the get-go, we knew we wanted be inclusive and community-centric,” says Shannon Lua, owner of Butter Studio, on having a Halal-certified cafe. All three F&B owners that we spoke to agree that Halal is hip, but Joy emphasises, “Halal should have been hip a long time ago.”

We sussed out Halal and Muslim-owned food places that you can check out. Also, you can refer to the handy list of Halal-certified establishments at www.halal.sg.

5 CAFES

1) Sarah’s The Pancake Café #01-62 East Village, 430 Upper Changi Muslim owned Road. Tel: 9688 4163 First opened in September last year, this friendly neighbourhood cafe serves more than 10 variations—both sweet and savoury options—of pancakes. Owned by husband and wife duo, Kamil and Alina, bestsellers include The MJ ($14)—dark and white chocolate chip pancakes served with brown caramelised bananas and caramel whipped cream—and the Al Istanbul Ver2.0 ($14), featuring a pancake stack served with lamb merguez and traditional homemade hummus.

2) Toasties #01-1171 Block 201D Tampines Street 21. halal Tel: 6786 8336 Helmed by young entrepreneur Atwell Lim, this Halal sub sandwich store plans to fill in the gap for Halal sub stores in Singapore. The health-conscious in the East can look forward to sandwiches (from $4.90 for 6-inch) including the Italian Trio and smoked chicken breast. Westies: they’re opening a second store this month at 321 Clementi shopping mall.

Muslim owned 3) Rouse 36 Dunlop Street. Tel: 6292 2642 The enterprising quartet behind this popular cafe aims to awaken and invigorate their

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customers with their offerings, hence the name. Their food has been especially raved about, with standouts such as the steak & salsa fries ($17.90)—featuring juicy sirloin strips—and Chickie Chomper ($11.90), a hearty chicken burger. The house blend coffee supplied by Dutch Colony Coffee Roasters is also one of the draws.

4) Flavour Flings Muslim owned #01-1348 Block 121 Hougang Avenue 1.

Tel: 6286 0051 This new cafe aims to bring their own twist to classic American and French dishes. Specialties include carbonara pasta, which uses egg yolk sauce instead of cream sauce (as the traditional Italian way), and the Eggs Jupiter—their take on the perennial cafe fave eggs Benedict by replacing the hollandaise sauce with nacho cheese sauce. Though not Halal-certified, it is partially Muslim-owned and serves a Muslim-friendly menu with their products from Halal-certified suppliers.

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5) The Lab SG Muslim 1 Jalan Pisang, Tel: 6299 5681 owned With a slogan like “we experiment”, you can look forward to quirky food and beverages. Modelled to look like an underground lab, diners can create their own drink concoctions over the counter and even order drinks which come with syringes. Complete the fun meal with the Heisenberger ($15)—their signature beef burger served with blue cheese and hand-cut sweet potato fries on the side.

5 BAKERIES

1) Cake Love 27 Bali Lane. Tel: 8222 5558 Muslim Starting as a humble bakery selling owned takeaways and customised cakes, Cake Love has since grown to serving their desserts in a cafe setting at Jalan Pisang and now, a two-storey space at Bali Lane where diners can satisfy their dessert cravings. Signatures include their delightful macarons and their selection of cakes.

2) Fluff Bakery Muslim 12 Jalan Pisang owned Known for the snaking queues outside the store even before they open, this bakery not only sells classic cupcakes ($4 each) such as the salted caramel and red velvet, but also quirky and innovative ones like their Solero ice cream and bandung.

3) Butter Studio 147 Jalan Besar. Tel: 6294 7115 halal This cafe is a breath of fresh air along Jalan Besar—a road filled with small eateries and shops selling spare parts for cars. Baked offerings, like the best-selling sea salt caramel red velvet cake ($7.90/slice) and sea salt Nutella tart ($6.90), are

all made from scratch. They try to incorporate local flavours in their desserts and results include salted egg cupcakes. However, we love their new rose-infused items. The rose latte ($5.50) pleases with the sweet rose notes in your caffeine fix, while the Ispahan cake ($7.90/ slice) looks (and tastes) delicious with its subtle pink colour and lychee rose scent.

4) And All Things Delicious #01-61 462 Crawford Lane.

Muslim owned Tel: 6291 4252 With a mission to serve only the good stuff, their baked goods are made using organic sugar, with no artificial colourings or flavours.

Their sticky toffee pudding ($5.90/slice) is a decadent treat made with Tunisian deglet nour dates and drizzled with their made-from-scratch toffee sauce. Their carrot cake ($6.20/slice) topped with roasted walnuts is another must-try.

5) Lynn’s Cakes and Coffee Muslim 11 Eng Kong Terrace. Tel: 6314 2886 owned Specialising in confections like rainbow cake and Oreo cheesecake, this bakerycafe also does customised cakes for events such as weddings and birthdays. Expect beautifully decorated cakes as Lynn—the resident baker—attended classes in sugar floristry at a renowned cake academy in London.

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5 PLACES FOR STEAKS

1) Badoque 298 Bedok Road / 246 Upper Thomson Road.

Tel: 6446 6928 / 65521646 Muslim owned First opened in 2008, Badoque has grown to become one of the most popular Halal cafe establishments in Singapore. A favourite with the Muslim community, Badoque is also synonymous with the hearty portions that they serve. Opt for their ribeye steak ($32), or their popular beef ribs ($36) which can very well feed up to two people.

2) Le Steak 19/21/23 Mackenzie Road / 248 Jalan Kayu.

Muslim Tel: 62380609 / 6556 3588 owned Started by celebrity chef Amri Azim in 2013 at Jalan Kayu with the aim of selling quality Halal steaks, they have since expanded to two outlets. Their signature is the Wagyu Ribeye MS6 ($49)—which some claim to be the best Halal steak in Singapore. All their products are Halal-certified though their MUIS certification is still pending. Come during weekends for fresh oysters ($24/ half dozen). This Ramadhan, they are offering an authentic gourmet buffet at their Jalan Kayu outlet. Their a la carte menu can still be found at the Mackenzie outlet.

3) Olivye #01-2009 Block 5 Changi Village Road. Tel: 6543 9518 This east-side gem not only serves an affordable ribeye steak halal ($16.90), but also serves Halal-certified gelato to satisfy the sweettoothed diners. Their hazelnut, blueberry and durian flavours are especially popular. Students at Institute of Technical Education College Central and Nanyang Technological University can also head to canteens in their school for Olivye’s Western food offerings.

4) J’s Restaurant 7 Purvis Street. Tel: 6887 4787 Joy Mahbubani believes that her restaurant is one “where great halal food is served with joy”, a tag line with a clever word play on her name. Having lived in Central America, she is familiar with Latin American flavours. Together with chef Darence’s (previously with the Les Amis Group) expertise, they re-invented the menu to add a modern European flair. Apart from their sirloin of beef ($32), standout dishes include scrambled egg with salmon ($19)—great for sharing, and made-from-scratch chipotle meatballs ($17). We also shared the very chunky and hearty quesadillas (from $22). Do not skip the desserts: we loved the churros with bananas & mangoes ($12) and the decadent Bocas Negras ($12)—a chocolate lava cake served with fresh berries.

5 OTHER RESTAURANTS

1) Orange Lantern 73 Killiney Road / #01-98 HarbourFront Centre, halal 1 Maritime Square. Tel: 6732 8032/ 6274 1968 For a taste of authentic Halal Vietnamese cuisine, Orange Lantern will please. Their Vietnamese beef noodle soup ($11.90) is one of its bestsellers. Get the fresh rice paper rolls with prawn ($6.90) to complement your hearty meal.

2) Casa Bom Vento 477 Joo Chiat Road. Tel: 6440 0196 halal Not all Peranakan and Eurasian restaurants are Halal, so Casa Bom Vento neatly fills the niche. Meaning “House of the Good Winds” in Portuguese, this popular restaurant along Joo Chiat Road is named for its seafaring forebears. Serving Singapore’s largest Tok Panjang (means ‘long table’ in Malay)—a food celebration in Peranakan culture, this restaurant counts the devil curry, pan fried stingray with peppercorn and kachang botol salad as some of its most popular dishes.

3) Tang Tea House 357 Bedok Road / 242 Jalan Kayu. Tel: 6445 9100 / 6483 2298 halal For your Halal fix of chicken pau, siew mai and steamed chicken dumplings, Tang Tea House is the place to go. A household name among Muslims, this restaurant also serves tze char dishes like assam fish head ($30) and signature pan-fried crispy bee hoon (from $10).

4) Bumbu Restaurant 44 Kandahar Street. Tel: 6392 8628 halal Located in an intricately decorated shop house, this ThaiIndonesian Halal restaurant has gotten many rave reviews.

Interesting chicken dishes include the pandan leaf chicken ($3.20) and the buah keluak option ($10.80). Their menu of seafood dishes also tantalise, with choices like the butter oat squid ($11.80) and green curry prawn ($22.80).

5) Nur Indah #03-1111, Block 2 Joo Chiat Complex. Tel: 8488 1122 Muslim You might have never thought of Halal Peking duck ($68), but Nur owned Indah has. Tuck into authentic and traditional kampung dishes at their buffet ($21.80 adult, $11.80 child in primary school) and end off the hearty meal with Malay desserts like roti jala, bubur kacang durian and goreng pisang. Children aged six and below dine for free.

5) The Royals Steakhouse 10 Jalan Pisang This newly opened steakhouse is by The Royals Group, which pending halal owns The Royals Café at Simei. Their signature dishes include the cert Cote de Beouf ($68)—which serves two—and the Royals Bad Boy burger ($22). While their other F&B ventures have been certified Halal, The Royals Steakhouse’s Halal certification is still pending at the time of printing, so call to enquire before visiting.

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More than Malay cuisine Halal buffets now include dishes from

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all over the world. These 10 trusty choices are where we head to when the craving strikes.

1) 1 Market #04-45/49 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard halal Road. Tel: 6341 9159 This budget-friendly Halal buffet choice (from $37.45 nett for adult; $22.15 nett child aged 6-12 for Mon-Thu lunch) is a favourite at Plaza Singapura.

More commonly known as the restaurant opened by chef Wan, the buffet spread includes their signature beef rendang, fresh seafood on ice, a roast meat section and a noodles station.

2) 21 at Rajah Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park, halal 1 Jalan Rajah. Tel: 6808 6847 For an all-you-can-eat meal away from the heart of town, this affordable option (from $29++ adult; $15++ child aged 5-12 for weekday lunch) delights with Mediterranean and local favourites. Expect seafood on ice and live cooking stations.

3) Asian Delights @ AquaMarine Level 4 Marina Mandarin Singapore, halal 6 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6845 1112 Find a mouth-watering variety of local, Asian and international delights at AquaMarine’s spread (from $60++ adult; $30++ child aged 5-12 for lunch daily). Be spoilt for choice with seafood offerings like the stone crabs and steamed live prawns. For meats, feast on roast beef and lamb from their live stations. Complement the decadent meal with their signature durian pengat and yummy kuehs.

4) Asian Market Café Level 2 Fairmont Singapore, halal 80 Bras Basah Road. Tel: 6431 6156 Their Halal-certified central kitchen will whet your appetite with offerings (from $55++ adult; $28++ child aged 6-12 for lunch daily) encompassing both Pan-Asian cuisine and local Malay favourites. Tuck into food from live stations, along with new additions like assorted satay, sushi and sashimi.

5) Buffet City #01-04 Tanjong Pagar Community Centre, halal 101 Cantonment Road. Tel: 6410 9084 Tucked away at Tanjong Pagar Community Centre, this international buffet offers an impressive spread (from $26.80+ adult; $17.80+ child aged 4-12 and below 1.4m for weekday lunch) of Japanese, Thai, Asian and Western cuisines. Pay through their website and get a 10% discount.

6) Carousel Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel, 25 Scotts halal Road. Tel: 6589 7799 One of the most popular Halal hotel buffets in Singapore aims to please with their extensive

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food offerings (from $52++ adult; $32++ child aged 4-11 for weekday lunch). Pick from a range of cuisines— Mediterranean, Asian and Japanese—and food from their French rotisserie. Their seafood spread will also impress crustacean fans. Those craving for desserts will be pleased with their three dessert stations.

7) Kublai Khan Mongolian BBQ #04-01 Park Mall, 9 Penang Road. halal Tel: 63344888 The most unusual pick on our list comes in the form of a unique smokeless and odourless Mongolian BBQ (from $29++ adult; $16.80++ child between 1.1-1.4m for Mon-Thu dinner). The restaurant, modelled after a Mongolian state, also impresses with its variety of over 150 dishes.

8) Penang Street Buffet #05-11/12 Causeway Point, 1 Woodlands halal Square. Tel: 6894 7872 Chow down on unlimited servings of Hokkien prawn noodles, dim sum and rendang at this 90-minute buffet (from $16.90++ adult; $9.90 child below 12 or 1.4m for weekday lunch) of Penang delights. Top up $10++ for the premium buffet spread and enjoy a range of seafood which includes lobsters and fresh sashimi.

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9) Seoul Garden halal #05-10 Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road. Tel: 6836 1339 Enjoy a Korean-style BBQ and steamboat buffet (from $21.99++ adult, $8.99++ child between 1-1.3m for Mon-Thu lunch) at this chain restaurant— which is also a popular after-school hangout.

10) The Landmark #05-01 Village Hotel Bugis, 390 Victoria halal Street. Tel: 6299 1512 This affordable option (from $20++ adult; $13++ child aged 4-8 for lunch daily) features international cuisines—such as Asian, Indian and Mediterranean—and vegetarian food. Popular dishes include the butter chicken and mutton rogan josh.

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Adam’s Corner whips up delicious Western food including an exciting new dish Fried Honey Butter Chicken! Not forgetting our collaboration with Hello Soda that comes in 5 different Flavours!

Latest Middle-Eastern bistro located in the East.

Savour the Malghoum, our version of the shawarma that converts first-timers and regulars. End your meal with desserts like our well-liked Kunafa!

Flee from the bustle of the city and back to your childhood in our nostalgic space and enjoy our range of fusion local offerings, using only Halal ingredients.

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430 Upper Changi Road, East Village, #01-04 Tel: 8545 0132 www.balqis.sg Facebook: balqisbistro

70 Dunlop Street Tel: 6291 6778 www.fleaawaywithme Facebook/Instagram: fleeawaycafe

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We serve authentic Nasi Ambeng & other traditional Malay cuisines. Our famous Melaka Asam Pedas is always a favourite! Call us for reservations & experience the Malay dining culture over at Pu3!

Come savour sweet & savoury pancakes by a Halal & Muslim owned cafe, with unique local dishes such as Nasi Lemak & Chendol recreated into sweet or savoury pancakes to tickle your tastebuds!

Specialising in velvet cupcakes, French desserts and pastries. Order yours now and check out our Facebook for more details!

51 Bencoolen Street #01-06 Tel: 6338 4419 Facebook.com/pu3restaurant

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Wish you had a reliable buffet resource available to guide to the best all-you-can-eat spots? Buffet Bounty is your go-to resource on buffets for all budgets, tastes and locations. This month, we advise you to whip out your HSBC card for some of the best savings in town, while we also sniff out 10 dad-friendly spreads for food that you too will want to eat. Last but not least, don’t miss the truly Singaporean “time-limit” buffets where you save by eating within the allotted slot. More at www.bites.com.sg

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chilli crab, they will dish out innovative variations such as the X.O. steamed crab in egg white, crabmeat kueh pie tee, and Alaskan crab claw. Their star dish, the cookedto-order ‘Crab in a Pan’ is also a crowd-pleaser. To make it even more family-friendly, children under 12 dine at half price.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three paying adults for Crazier About Crab buffet dinner from Wednesday to Sunday ◆ One child (under 12) dines for free with every two paying adults for Crazier About Crabs buffet dinner brizo

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Price guide (nett) $ wallet-friendly (below $50) $$ just can’t resist a splurge ($50-100) $$$ a special occasion ($100-150) $$$$ indulgence galore (above $150) Certified halal Does not serve pork or lard

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10 AT CLAYMORE Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road. Tel: 6831 6686 Head for the hearty international buffet (lunch from $42++, dinner from $72++ adult) at this swanky hotel. Feast on unlimited servings of premium meats, and seasonal specialities presented in petite portions and prepared a la minute. Also, don’t miss out on their signature dishes which include their Blackmore Wagyu Beef Tenderloin and Famous Peddler’s Char Kway Teow. Lunch: Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm. Dinner: Daily 6-10.30pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three for daily buffet lunch from Monday to Saturday ◆ One dines free with every three for daily dinner buffet and Sunday Brunch ◆ 25% off children’s price for buffet lunch (Mon-Sat), daily buffet dinner and daily gourmet high tea; child under five years dine for free ATRIUM RESTAURANT Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road.

Tel: 6731 7172 Drop by for their Local-licious Long Lunch (Sat-Sun $38++ adult), which will last a whopping four hours. It will include

local favourites such as bak kut teh, oyster omelette and kueh pie tee. End off the hearty spread with their ice kachang to beat the sweltering heat. Starting from 5 June, diners can also look forward to a BBQ Buffet Dinner (Fri-Sun $55++ adult, $27.50++ child aged 12 and below). Tantalise tastebuds with sizzling treats such as sambal stingray, chicken marinated in local spices, and Chef Chua Yew Hock’s signature satay with hazelnut dip. Top up $15++ for free flow of beer. Lunch: Mon-Fri: 12-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 12.30-4.30pm. Dinner: daily 6.30-10.30pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three paying adults for buffet lunch and dinner, valid Mondays to Fridays ◆ Kids aged 12 years and under dines for free BRIZO Park Hotel Clarke Quay, 1 Unity Street. Tel: 6593 8855 Crab lovers, listen up! Mark your calendars for Brizo’s annual Crazier About Crab buffet dinner (Wed-Thu $68++ adult, Fri-Sun $80++ adult). The crustacean feast features 22 types of crab dishes and 26 types of seafood. Apart from signatures like their Brizo signature

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CAFÉ 2000 M Hotel Singapore, 81 Anson Road. Tel: 6500 6112 Love your grilled meats and seafood? Eat your fill at the seafood and barbeque buffet ($73++ adult, $45++ child aged 5 to 11) on Fridays and Saturdays. Enjoy perfectly barbequed options from their sizzling outdoor grill.

Pick from hearty offerings which include scallops, tiger prawns, squid, black angus beef, lamb and pork.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with three paying adults for buffet lunch and dinner

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CAFÉ BRIOS Grand Copthorne Waterfront, 392 Havelock Road.

Tel: 6233 1100 Work up an appetite at their international spread (MonFri lunch $48++ adult, $24++ child aged 5-12; Mon-Thu dinner from $68++ adult, $34++ child aged 5-12). Tuck into fresh seafood, sashimi, sushi, salads and also a range of hot Asian and Western dishes. Lunch: daily 122.30pm. Dinner: 6-10pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with three paying adults for buffet lunch and dinner ELLENBOROUGH MARKET CAFÉ Swissotel Merchant Court, 20 Merchant Road.

Tel: 6239 1848 Dine by the Singapore River at Ellenborough Market Café’s international and Peranakan spread (lunch: MonFri $38++, Sat-Sun $48++; dinner: Mon-Thu $48++, FriSun $52++). Signature desserts like the durian pengat and Nyonya kueh will please those with a sweet tooth.

Swing by at night for their succulent crayfish and baby lobsters—only available during dinner. Children aged 4-12 dine at half price. Lunch: daily 12-2.30pm. High tea: Sat-Sun 3.30-5.30pm. Dinner: daily 6.30-10pm HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three paying adults for buffet lunch, high tea and dinner

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KINTAMANI INDONESIAN RESTAURANT (Halal) Level 3 Furama RiverFront, Singapore, 405 Havelock Road. Tel: 6739 6463 This Indonesian buffet restaurant (lunch $48++ adult, $16++ child aged 5-11; dinner $55++ adult, $20++ child aged 5-11) has been around since 1985. We always head back for second helpings of the oxtail stew, beef rendang and their DIY Indonesian laksa as well. End off with sweet treats like the es teler, durian pengat and ondeh ondeh. Lunch: daily 12-2.30pm. Dinner: daily 6-10.30pm HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One-for-one on buffets

JADE The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square.

Tel: 6877 8188 Indulge in an extravagant selection of more than 38 dishes from Jade’s a la carte dinner buffet (daily $58++ adult, $38++child, age 6-11) which include new creations that will please every palate. Signature dishes include deep-fried prawns coated with chocolate mayonnaise and oat, sliced Chilean sea bass in honey vinaigrette, sautéed prawns with truffles and silken egg, duo egg noodles with Boston lobster prepared in traditional style. Choose from an assortment of appetisers, soups, signature dishes, desserts and enjoy a glass of wine at an additional $10 for a memorable gourmet experience. Available daily from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

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INDULGE AT PARK Grand Park City Hall, 10 Coleman Street. Tel: 6432 5888 For buffets with an Asian twist, look out for their specially curated spread this June. The Asian Weekend Tunch (12-3pm; Sat-Sun $45++ adult, $22.50 child aged 4-12) features lunch and teatime favourites such as the Hong Kong roast duck and pork, dim sum, Penang rojak, Indian and Thai curries. Or chow down at the Asian BBQ Fun buffet (6.30-10.30pm; Fri-Sat $62++ adult, $31++ child aged 4-12), where you can feast on premium meats and seafood such as lobsters, scallops, U.S. flat rib beef and Spanish pork belly. Personalise your barbeque items by slathering them with the range of Asian marinades before having them grilled by the chef. Also, there’s a spread of over 80 continental, Asian and local dishes.

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LOBBY LOUNGE Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road. Tel: 6831 6685 Spend the afternoon savouring Lobby Lounge’s hightea treats (Mon-Fri $42++, Sat-Sun $52++). Come on weekends for a buffet spread, in addition to their high tea selections. Look out for hot favourites like the their Pacific hand-farmed oysters, quesadillas, banana phyllo with Kapiti vanilla bean scoop. Child 5 and below dine for free. High tea: Daily 2-5pm HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three for daily gourmet high tea

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Blogger Hot Seat

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Adam Shah and Maryah are one-half of the team behind The Halal Food Blog. Over the big spread at Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant, they dish on Halal trends and Adam’s unglam comfort food.

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken being certified recently sent everybody into a frenzy. This goes to show the expanded appetite and taste of the Malay Muslim community.”

Ultimate comfort food: A: “Tulang merah (bone steak) from M A Deen Biasa (North Bridge Road). I will pack it home, put it in a big bowl with a baguette and just eat it in front of the TV.” M: “Nasi campur at Hajah Maimunah (Jln Pisang)”.

Who: Married couple Adam Shah & Maryah (thehalalfoodblog.com).

Adam’s younger brother Azlan & wife Yana officially joined the blog later.

Blogging since: 2 June 2012. A: “Online searches for Halal food yielded the same results, same sites. Was that really all?” That prompted them to post what they ate online as a useful database. “What are we? What are we writing about? We decided on the simplest name, even though it has no wow factor.”

The love story: They had a mutual friend, but started off ‘stalking’ each other on Friendster before being formally introduced. They hit it off (A: “because of my charm”), and were married on 11/11/11.

Tiny chilli padi: Their 14-month-old little girl, Alyssa, will demand to try adult food from her baby chair, and loves spicy sambal and the tang of citrus.

‘Ninja-style’: A: “We go incognito unless it’s an invited tasting as the F&B outlet might dress the food up.” Their readers appreciate their transparency, honesty and candid opinion.

A near-shutdown: A: “I almost gave up due to misunderstandings that led to personal attacks, even directed at my baby. Thankfully the majority of our readers are very supportive and my brother is very good at managing such situations.”

How about advertising dollar? A: “We just want to let people know about what F&B options they have. The only thing we charge for is ad space. For in kind, like vouchers or food products, we will pass them on to the readers in the form of a contest.”

Halal is hip: A: “I take it as a very big compliment to the Halal food scene now. Eateries that would never have thought of taking the Halal cert would do so now. Having the cert is not cheap nor easy. News of

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Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant at Furama RiverFront Singapore, Level 3, 405 Havelock Road ($50++ for dinner, daily 6-10.30pm) We were also served a la carte items avocado juice with chocolate syrup ($9++), ikan bakar ($32++) and tahu telur ($12++).

Time of visit: 13 May, 8pm Strategy: A: “After surveying, take the things you really want first. Going in order (ie salads, appetiser etc) is the worst way. You’ll fill up before trying what you really want to eat. Don’t compromise. I’ll leave the dessert for last, it’s a taste thing.” M: “Desserts first such as the cakes and durian pengat. I actually love rice, but I can eat that any day. I’ll take what I least expect to try.”

Best dish: Rendang for Adam (“I’m quite a sucker for home-cooked food and I have a thing for rendang, which goes best with nasi kuning or yellow rice. It was fork tender and very tasty.”) and the DIY laksa for Maryah (who didn’t share).

Not on their minds: Maryah skipped the eggplant (not her kind) while Adam ignored the fried dory (not special).

Shouldn’t have taken: Adam’s ayam curry was more coconut/creamy than curry; Maryah singled out the fried dory.

Most memorable? The cosy ambience is good for a quiet family/company dinner, with enough space for a wedding. The decor suits the Indonesian theme and food.

How Many BiTES? Taste: A: 3.5/5, M: 3/5 (The desserts could be improved, especially the slightly watery durian pengat) Value for Money: A: 2.5/5, M: 2/5

MARRIOTT CAFE Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road. Tel: 6831 4605 For an all-you-can-eat meal (Lunch from $58++ adult; $34++ child aged 5-12; Dinner from $70++ adult; $38++ child aged 5-12) in the heart of town, Marriott Cafe offers a great variety. Pick from premium meat dishes, local delights and even live-pulled noodles. Fans of crustaceans can look forward to oysters, snow crabs, crayfish and prawns. Chefs also take centre-stage to whip up dishes a la minute upon request. To end off the meal, we had three servings of their decadent sticky date pudding. Lunch: 12-2.30pm. Dinner 6.30-10pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three adults for buffet dinner ◆ One child (under 12) dines at 50% off with every two paying adults for buffet dinner MELT ~ THE WORLD CAFÉ Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue.

Tel: 6885 3500 Feast on Asian delights, nigiri sushi and fresh seafood on ice at the buffet lunch ($68++ adult, $34++ child aged 10-12, $20++ child aged 7-9). Come by during dinner (Sun-Wed $82++ adult, $41++ child aged 10-12, $24++ child aged 7-9, Thu-Sat $88++ adult, $44++ child aged 10-12, $26++ child aged 7-9) and expect a greater selection of seafood which includes snow crab and Maine lobster, a live seafood pasta station and roast.

For a yummy Sunday brunch (12-3pm; $108++ adult; $32++ child aged 7-9; $54++ child aged 10-12), head down for delectable Indian cuisine and the popular dessert station. Top up $50++ for free flow of Veuve

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Specialty Italian cakes and pastries, six flavours of gelato and chocolate desserts made only from Amedei will round off your night sweetly at Basilico’s dessert buffet at $24++ (daily 9-10pm).

The spread is part of the larger dinner buffet, but worth a trip on its own (reservations only open after 9pm as priority is given to dinner guests). Must-tries are the rich, smooth and creamy gelatos in vanilla and pistachio, and the decadent bread and butter pudding. 2/F Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road. Tel: 6725 3232

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The barbecue meat buffet here (daily 11am-10.30pm; $19.80++, Mon-Thu; $24.90++, Fri-Sun, eve of PH & PH) aims to provide a few solid options, ranging from marinated bugolgi chicken to spicy marinated 30-days aged beef. Wrap up the crispy lightly marinated pork in free flow lettuce and rice or have it with other free-flow side dishes like Korean rice cakes or gyoza. Be sure to order all your food within 60 minutes, but feel free to stay on for a slow meal with friends for as long as you like. #B1-01/02 Marina Square (Marina Link), 6 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6336 2580; and #01-06 Djitsun Mall, 5 Ang Mo Kio Central 2. Tel: 6452 5171

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egg rolls, dip them into MK’s moreish signature sauce (chilli, oyster sauce and 30 other ingredients). The 90-minute timer starts when your first dish is served. #B1-12 Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive. Tel: 6465 9774; and #B3-33/34, 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road.

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Rocku Yakiniku Have your fill of yakiniku, seafood and 20 additional dishes ($37.90++, Sun-Thu 6-10pm, excl. eve of & PH and special promotional periods) while cooling down with a jug of free-flow Asahi beer. Gather your friends and check in after 7pm on Thursday at this 100-minute buffet for a convivial vibe and the sweet sounds of the multi-lingual Skye Sirena. #04-06 Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street. Tel: 6634 3313

Eat your fill of sashimi at this great value 60-minute express lunch buffet ($23.90++, Mon-Fri 11.30am3pm; U.P. $32.90++). Known for its catchy jingle, the Japanese restaurant offers a wide spread that includes sushi and sashimi, as well as hot favourites teppanyaki, tempura and oden. Decide quickly if you’re taking that soba or dessert, for the clock’s ticking! #B1-47/51, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, 1 Jurong West Central 2. Tel: 6792 9286

MK Restaurants This chain has its roots in Thailand, where its first outlet opened over 40 years ago. Pop by this all-day steamboat concept buffet ($29.90++, daily 11am-5pm; $34.90++, daily 5.01-10pm) for over 50 fresh items in a naturally-sweet stock. After cooking ingredients such as tender pork slices, marinated beef, and tofu shishamo

Cliquot champagne, white wine, red wine, cocktail of the day and selected beers. Lunch: Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm.

Brunch: Sun 12-3pm. Dinner: Daily 6.30-9.30pm HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three adults for buffet lunch and dinner ◆ One child (under 12) dines free with every two adults for buffet lunch and buffet dinner ORCHARD CAFÉ Orchard Hotel, 442 Orchard Road. Tel: 6739 6565 Opt for their daily lunch ($48++ adult, $24 child aged 5-12) or dinner buffet (Sun-Thu $68++ adult, Fri-Sat $78++ adult) where you can expect not only a range of their usual appetisers, but also a mouth-watering range of fresh seafood and local favourites. Also, look out for their live stations and feast on dishes that are prepared a la minute. Lunch: Daily 12-2.30pm. Dinner: Daily 6-10pm.

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HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with two paying adults for buffet lunch and dinner PLAZA BRASSERIE Parkroyal on Beach Road, 7500A Beach Road.

Tel: 6505 5710 Plaza Brasserie’s signature Best of Asia buffet (Lunch: from $39++ adult, from $24++ child aged 4-12; Dinner: from $58++ adult, from $35++ child aged 4-12) entices with a delicious spread of local favourites and cuisine from countries like China, Japan and Thailand.

Signatures include sashimi and laksa. From 8 June onwards, they will also be serving up the Ultimate Crab Feast ($75++) for dinner daily and Sunday lunch. Lunch: Sun-Fri 12-2.30pm, Sat 12-5pm. Dinner: 6-10pm.

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Tel: 6318 3168 Indulge in Penang delights at Princess Terrace’s mouthwatering spread (lunch from $44.80++ adult, $22.40++ child aged 5-10; dinner from $48.80 adult, $24.40 child aged 5-10) of authentic and classic dishes. Get second helpings of favourites such as the Penang laksa, Hokkien prawn mee soup, kueh pie tee and duck thigh mee sua. End off on a sweet note with their selection of handmade Nyonya kueh and silky soy beancurd.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with three paying adults for buffet lunch and dinner SHUTTERS Amara Sanctuary, 1 Larkhill Sanctuary, Sentosa.

Tel: 6825 3866 Have breakfast (daily $28++ adult, $20++ child aged 6-12) surrounded by greenery at this welcoming spce.

The international spread features live stations for eggs, waffles, noodles and more, while daily highlights could include pastries, dim sum, breads and fresh fruits for a healthy start. The restaurant serves up signature a la carte favourites for the rest of the day. Breakfast: daily 7-10.30am.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One complimentary main course with every three main courses ordered.

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SPICES CAFE Concorde Hotel Singapore, 100 Orchard Road.

Tel: 67398370 For an affordable all-you-can-eat meal, the Singapore Flavours Buffet Lunch (Mon-Fri $33++ adult, $16++ child aged 3-12) will satisfy. Opt for hearty Peranakan dishes (bakwan kepiting, ayam buah keluak and loh kai yik) and tuck into local favourites such as the herbal black chicken soup and crabs. Or make a reservation for the popular Harvest of the Sea Buffet Dinner (Mon-Thu $52++ adult, Fri-Sun $56++, $20++ child aged 3-12) for a delightful spread of fresh and succulent seafood, which includes more than five crab dishes. Lunch: MonFri 12-2.30pm. Dinner: Daily 6.30-10pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three paying adults for buffets ◆ One child (under 12) dines free with every paying adult THE BUFFET M Hotel Singapore, 81 Anson Road. Tel: 6500 6116 Pop by for their lunch buffet (Mon-Fri $42++ adult, $24++ child aged 5-11) this month if you’re up for their ‘Spice it up!’ international buffet where the menu is changed on a daily rotation. For a buffet that warms the insides, their steamboat buffet (Mon-Thu $55++ adult, $31++ child aged 5-11; Fri-Sun $65++ adult, $37++ child aged 5-11) will entice. Select from their broths, which include the superior chicken, spicy tom yum and laksa.

Then choose from an extensive range of fresh seafood such as the prawns, scallops and flower crabs for a lipsmacking meal. Also, call them to check their steamboat soup base of the month! Lunch: Mon-Fri 12-3pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thu 6-11pm, Fri-Sun 5-11pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with three paying adults for buffet lunch and dinner THE SQUARE @ FURAMA Level 2 Furama RiverFront, Singapore, 405 Havelock Road. Tel: 6739 6468 The Square’s extensive buffet spread (lunch $55++ adult, $16++ child aged 5-11; dinner $65++ adult, $20++ child aged 5-11) features both Asian and Western delights in their buffet spread. Also, look out for their menu of a la carte items as well. Those with a sweet tooth can tuck into their range of tantalising desserts as well. Lunch: Mon-Fri 12-2.30pm, Sat-Sun & PH 12-3pm. Dinner: daily 6pm-10.30pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One-for-one on buffets ◆ One child dines free with every four paying adults

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TOWN RESTAURANT The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square.

Tel: 6877 8128 Feast with your eyes at Town Restaurant, featuring a gorgeous view of the Singapore River, as you tuck into the local and international foodie delights at their buffet.

Drop by for lunch ($55++ adult, $28++ child aged 6-11).

From Wednesdays to Saturdays, there’s the option of a seafood and BBQ buffet dinner ($89++ per adult, $44++ per child aged 6-11). Adults will also be able to enjoy two-hour free flow draught beer and Singapore Sling. Till 7 June, the dinner buffet will also showcase Thai delicacies by celebrity guest Chef Chumpol Jangprai. Lunch: Mon-Fri (except PH) 11.30am-2.30pm.

Dinner: daily 6.30-10.30pm.

HSBC CARDHOLDERS ENJOY: ◆ One dines free with every three adults for daily dinner buffet, weekday lunch buffet (Mon-Fri) & Saturday Singapore high tea buffet ◆ One child (under 12) dines for free with every two adults for daily dinner buffet, weekday lunch buffet (Mon-Fri) & Saturday Singapore high tea buffet

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an alcoholic beverage (from $15.50++ for 0.3 pint of draft beer). Step three: enjoy your drink entitlement of freeflow gourmet hotdogs while stocks last. Best thing? This advance celebration helps you beat the weekend crowd.

Level 1 Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road. Tel: 6831 4605

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From the voracious to the vegetarian, these all-you-can-eat feasts are for any fatherly appetites.

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The restaurant is a whirl of charming waiters serving rotisserie fare and a hearty crowd savouring succulent meats freshly sliced right onto their platters. The buffet ($34++, Sat-Sun, eve of & PH 11am-3pm; $49++, Tue-Sun 6-10pm) includes garlic beef tenderloin with bacon, pork belly, honey ham, grilled fish fillet, and the irresistible honey pineapple. Complement the 14 meaty offerings with original sides such as farofa, a smoky sprinkle incorporating toasted semolina, and an array of hot and cold appetisers, including feijoada, the Brazilian national dish. #01-16 The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road.

Tel: 6466 9418 carnivore

Edge Daddy will love this meaty showcase of Asian and Pacific cuisine ($128++, inclusive of unlimited house wines and beers; 19-21 Jun, 6.30-10.30pm). It’s Wagyu in many iterations: tripe satay, Nyonya-style rendang, wok-fried with hor fun and XO sauce and on a pizza. Truffle fans will also find their place here: there’s mini Wagyu beef tartlets and braised Wagyu cheek ravioli with beef jus—both perfumed with the prized ingredient.

Level 3 Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6826 8240

Saint Pierre With an idyllic view of the marina, the yachts and freespirited sea at Sentosa Cove, Saint Pierre is the ideal location for some daddy pampering. Tuck into their Sunday brunch semi-buffet ($88++; 21 Jun 11.30am2.30pm) which features all-you-can-eat starters like slowbraised pork ribs, glazed bacon and a classic fish pie. For your main, choose the hay-roasted dry aged beef rib eye with wild mushroom, cognac, green peppercorn sauce; and end with a platter of French farm cheeses, homemade flat bread and pear-balsamic jam. #01-15 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way. Tel: 6438 0887 edge

Fern Tree Café Mmm, zinc-rich oysters to boost dad’s virility, fresh sushi and mugs of ice-cold beer. You’ll have all three during the Father’s Day buffet dinner (21 Jun; $68.80++, 6-10pm) at this city-fringe hotel. If pa’s not a fan of any, opt for the more affordable lunch buffet option (21 Jun: $38++, 12-2.30pm).

Lobby Level Hotel Miramar Singapore, 401 Havelock Road. Tel: 6631 3021

Gravity Bar If your father’s liver is still hale and hearty, take him out for unceasing fine wines at Gravity Bar ($60++, Mon-Sat 6-9pm). Bond over the full-bodied fruity notes of Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, and the citrus-apple notes of Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Brut.

Carlton Hotel Singapore, 76 Bras Basah Rd. Tel: 6311 8839

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Olé! Do the foodie flamenco with the family’s leading man as Catalunya’s Spanish brunch ($98++, top up $48++ for free-flow alcohol; 12.30-4pm) is now available on both Saturdays and Sundays. Feast on over 40 traditional dishes and enjoy more a la minute options from the menu. There will be singing (hello, resident DJ) and dancing too as you tuck into Segovian suckling pig, seafood paella and tortillas.

The Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay. Tel: 6534 0886

Crossroads Cafe The early dad catches the... hotdog buffet (Mon-Thu 5.30-6.30pm) with any tipple order. Step one: head to the sidewalk cafe’s main bar counter. Step two: order

LingZhi Vegetarian This restaurant uses only the day’s freshest ingredients.

You’ll find a selection of dim sum with their mushroom hotpot buffet (11am-3pm, Mon-Thu $22.80++, Fri-Sun, eve of & PH $24.80++; 6-10pm, Mon-Thu $24.80++, Fri-Sun, eve of & PH $26.80++, min. two to dine).

Choose from clear vegetable soup, spicy and sour tom yum, or a weekly special soup (additional $2/pax) like a cooling papaya yam which also improves digestion. On weekends, opt for the high-tea dim sum buffet ($14.80++, Sat-Sun & PH 3-5pm, min. two persons). For Father’s Day they’ll be serving special set menus (from $168++/4 pax, 12-21 Jun) or a la carte only. #03-09/10 Velocity@Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road. Tel: 6538 2992

Shahi Maharani Treat dad to a weekday Moghul spread and feast like a maharaja (12-2.30pm; Mon-Fri, excl. PH $50++ for two people). On Sunday ($36++, 12-2.30pm), there’ll be sizzling kebabs from the tandoor, curries and breads, there is freshly-made chaat, as well as a vegetarian tawa station and a dessert corner at this North Indian restaurant. #03-21B Raffles City Shopping Centre (Level 3 Fairmont Singapore), 252 North Bridge Road. Tel: 6235 8840

Si Chuan Dou Hua (Kitchener) Reminisce the old times with this nostalgic dim sum buffet (till 31 Aug; $38++, min. 4 adults to dine; Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-1pm/1.30-3pm). Tuck into bygone treats such as the traditional Hakka dumpling with white turnip, and steamed rice with salted fish and chicken. There are also staples like noodles, desserts and signature roast meats.

PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, 181 Kitchener Rd. Tel: 6428 3170

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Paya Lebar is now synonymous with the Singapore Post Centre and Geylang Serai district and hence a good starting point when exploring the annual Ramadhan Bazaar. But did you know the developed area means 'wide swamp' in Malay—which it was, over a century ago. In 2008, a 15-year masterplan was revealed: it outlined how Paya Lebar would be turned into a bustling commercial node after years of underdevelopment. New malls/ buildings have sprung up near the MRT station: Paya Lebar Square, OneKM (taking over Lion City Hotel), the LifeLong Learning Institute and Aqueen Hotel. The B i T E S team dives in.

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Happy Willow (#02-01/02) This indoor playground's decked out with slides, a wee flying fox, and a Doodle Spot (from $10 for unlimited play time on weekdays for kids between nine months and two years of age).

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celebration over signature dishes like the Super Rich Combo ($16.90, nasi kuning with fried chicken drumstick, braised beef, sweet and spicy squid, potato, hard boiled egg, okra, papadum and sambal), curry laksa ($9.90), and Hainan steamed bread with butter and kaya ($3.90/2 slices). There are vegetarian options too. Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-1am.

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This mall's where Lion City Hotel and the old Hollywood Theatre (you’ll find references to it in the food court) were once situated. Come here for your child's enrichment lessons, grocery shopping and a family meal. A free weekday lunch shuttle (11.30am-2.30pm) serves Ubi, Jalan Afifi and Paya Lebar MRT (every 35 minutes). Above the retail space, you'll find private residence Katong Regency.

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At this lesser-known mall cum condo near the Geylang Park Connector/Geylang River, you’ll find some entertainment options like family karaoke and cyber-gaming, as well as foodie haunts.

Little Vietnam Restaurant and Café (#01-25) We visited on a quiet (and scorching) afternoon, but this place gets crowded on weekends (and is visited by celebs). Try the bun mam, or fermented thick vermicelli soup (from $6), drip coffee ($3) and cha goi, or fried rice paper rolls (from $5).

Tue-Sun 4pm-1am. Tel: 6547 8587 With Luv (#01-52) [ ] Chillax and dig into churros waffles with homemade salted caramel sauce ($13.90) by #mrandmrswaffles Kader and Malikka. Flavours change weekly—when we visited they had Milo Mess, chocolate peanut butter and duo chocolate chips. Other unique creations include ondeh-ondeh waffles and wafflecakes ($4.90/ slice). Sun-Mon & Wed-Thu 2-10pm, Fri-Sat 3pm12am. Tel: 8161 9487

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(25 Paya Lebar Rd) If you're in the area, drop by this humble mosque for Asar prayers and perhaps offer a small donation.

Originally made of wood, its first rebuilding was in the 1930s with brick. In 1995, under conservation laws, the wakaf's facade and structure was again rebuilt and it re-opened in 1998. Nearby you'll also find adjoining school Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al Islamiah. Daily 5am-9pm. Tel: 6747 2743

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This famous stall’s version demands a queue, but rightly so: our snacks never got soggy, even when kept in the fridge overnight and eaten the next day.

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The counter's outside the mall, so it's great for a quick takeaway. Try the rendang roll or the Arabilicious (both $6). You can add on salad, fibre, protein, cheese and dressing (from $0.50 to $3).

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RAMADHAN BAZAAR During the fasting month (2015: 18 Jun to 17 Jul), Geylang Serai

comes alive in the evenings with a sprawling night market. It spans the area in front of the Singapore Post Centre, to the open field along Sims Avenue and extends down to Haig Road. It’s bustling with people: vendors selling carpets, baju (clothes), trinkets, snacks, dendeng (Halal beef/chicken jerky), ayam percik (coconut spiced chicken), tauhu telor and the ubiquitous Ramly Burger. In recent years, you’ll find also stalls selling churros, Thai coconut ice cream and refreshing mocktails.

Arrive with an empty stomach and leave stuffed, yet wanting more.

Heritage Trees (512 Guillemard Rd)

Singapore's Heritage Tree Scheme safeguards mature trees (222 and counting) to promote the appreciation of our natural heritage. Admire the African Mahogany or khaya nyasica here. Introduced to our island in the late 1970s, it produces small, white, sweet-scented flowers and tennis-ball sized fruits that release flat brown-winged seeds.

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(810 Geylang Rd)

Fashion. Lots of it, some for the older women, some for men, and some trendy loot (think blogshops). It’s a wholesale mall, with a food court (on the loft) and one of the best fried chicken eateries in town.

Arnold’s Fried Chicken (#02-99/101) [ ] One of the pioneer Halal food places here, it's been going strong for over 30 years. A two-piece meal ($6.60) comes with potato fries and coleslaw, but since you're there, order for all your kawan lah: get a five-person combo meal ($59.80). Oh, and we'll get a banana split, chendol and ice kacang with ice cream too (from $4.20). Daily 11am-9.45pm.

Tel: 6746 2372

Poon Nah City Home Made Noodle (#05-02) Ban mian enthusiasts will probably know this stall.

Choose from a variety of noodles that soften yet stay QQ in the robust yet clear broth. Go for the usual minced meat, or change things up with abalone clams, fish maw, prawn or sliced fish (from $3.50). Pair your noodles with side dishes like wu xiang, popiah or crispy beancurd ($1.50 each). Mon-Sat 11am-8pm.

Tel: 6842 4524 poon nah city home made noodle

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t a l k Ah those kampong days. Remember how you used to fish for your own dinner from the rivers and ponds?...

Sedaaap!

Halal tze char cuisine is served up fresh and hot at the aptly named Segar Village at Sims Way. We jalan-jalan (wander) in search of seafood

yummy!

Nope, neither did we. But don’t worry—at this Village, you’ll find seafood so “segar” (fresh in Malay) that they’re still swimming in tanks.

The cream sauce for the live tiger prawns made from milk, butter and curry leaf is fragrant and complements the fresh, meaty prawns perfectly.

Malaysian Owner Paul Tan personally created the rich, delish sauce.

Segar Village opened in January, but finally got their Halal cert on 31 March. Yay! Their local Halal suppliers send over live and fresh seafood on a regular basis.

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enough talk let's makan!

Tuck into the Claypot Golden Chicken—super crispy on the outside and moist inside. The secret Thai recipe has been adapted with ginger, onions, curry leaf and chilli for an addictive dry sauce.

APA ITU (what’s that?!)

Sweet and sour chicken could have fooled us into thinking it’s ANOTHER MEAT! Meanwhile THE French beans with dried shrimp lacked WOK fragrance and needed more oomph.

The signature fish head curry is on half price until August as an opening special. The sea bream used has firm, tasty white flesh in a tangy curry sauce that’s not too lemak or heavy. It has a nice chilli kick too.

$10 nett only?

SEGAR VILLAGE, 19 SIMS WAY. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. Tel: 6547 1031 Thankfully, the Geylang Lorong 3 carpark is just steps away behind the restaurant. After the segar food, time for a segar nap…

so convenient!!!

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The bill The total (4 pax): $112.20 #1 ➔ Claypot Golden Chicken $17 (whole) #2 ➔ Live tiger prawns in cream sauce $36 ($6 per 100g) #3 ➔ BBQ tilapia $20 ($4 per 100g) #4 ➔ Curry fish head $10 (usual $20) #5 ➔ Sweet and sour chicken $9 (small) #6 ➔ French bean with dried shrimp $9 (small) #7 ➔ 1x soursop drink $2.80 #8 ➔ 2x lime juice $2.80 #9 ➔ 1x longan juice $2.80

The score ➔ Food ➔ ambience ➔ Value for money

THE VerdicT ➔ Authentic tze char cuisine with Halal certification makes it a perfect destination for multi-cultural bonding at happy prices.

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Yoghurt a friend in me

We love this fermented milk treat—otherwise known as yoghurt—in all its different forms and flavours. But with so many brands out there, which one really hits the guiltfree spot? We picked full-cream options and put them to the taste test.

By Julia Kwan, Photography Benjamin Soh BiTES paid for our own products at the respective supermarkets

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Brand: Dairy Farmers (Australia) The Pick: Thick & Creamy in Raspberry & Coconut ($2.50, 150g) Taste Test: One of the fruitiest options on the list comes with extra crunch in the form of raspberry seeds and coconut bits, which we enjoyed. The texture is—like its namesake—thick and creamy.

Even though it was a surprising flavour, we slowly took to it. We see ourselves packing this to work every morning.

Verdict:

Value-for-money.

From NTUC Fairprice

Brand: Chobani (Australia) The Pick: Authentic Strained in Blueberry ($3.95, 140g) Taste Test: While famous for their Greek yoghurts, we picked out their regular yoghurt which comes in a convenient and fun packaging. The smooth and thick texture makes it easy to consume from the pack. But the herbal notes and odd aftertaste didn’t go down well with us.

Verdict:

Brand: five:am (Australia) The Pick: Organic Yoghurt in Honey + Cinnamon ($3.85, 170g) Taste Test: This fun-looking plastic tub took us considerable effort to pry open. It has a thicker and denser consistency compared to the others, and also a less common flavour. While the cinnamon notes were overpowering, the flavours grew on us.

Verdict:

Looks better than it tastes.

If you don’t like cinnamon, give one of the other flavours a try.

From Cold Storage

From Cold Storage

Brand: Elle & Vire (France) The Pick: Fruits in Cherry ($1.60, 125g) Taste Test: Made with fresh cream, this one has a lumpy and slightly oily texture. The combination of the purple curd-like yoghurt and preserved cherry bits tastes artificial compared to the others. We reckon it’ll make a decent afterdinner snack for those watching the waistline.

Verdict:

Brand: Müller Corner (U.K.) The Pick: Peach and Apricot ($3.35, 150g) Taste Test: The original yoghurt and compote comes separated in two smaller tubs so that you can control the flavour. The compote is neither too sweet nor tart and it even makes up for the tad-toowatery yoghurt. An interesting and fun choice, but we’d rather have the yoghurt mixed for us for a fussfree eat.

Verdict:

Affordable with a lower calorie count if you’re not too picky.

From Meidi-Ya Supermarket

From Cold Storage

Yummy, but messy.

Brand: The Collective Dairy (New Zealand) The Pick: Probiotic Yoghurt Suckies in Nommy Banana ($2.50, 100g) Taste Test: This contender comes in a cute squeeze packaging. We followed the “freeze and go” instruction, and the result was a block of iced yoghurt.

The chilled version did not fare well either with its watery consistency.

But one thing the BiTES team was unanimous about? The yummy banana flavour! Bonus: It's also gluten-free.

Verdict:

Brand: Puhoi Valley (New Zealand) The Pick: Divine Berries ($4.85, 200g) Taste Test: We opened the container to find a berry jam on top of the pudding-like yoghurt. It took us a bit of effort to mix it well for edibility and a smoother consistency. But we like the tartness of the berries (boysenberries and blackcurrants), which also tasted the most natural out of the seven.

A tad pricey, but also the most filling option.

Verdict:

The fun and cheery design will be a hit among kids.

A light lunch substitute.

From Cold Storage

From Cold Storage

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Outdoor ready

The sun’s out, and nothing spells summer like a picnic!

Get ready, lay your mats and get the party started with these essentials.

By Julia Kwan

CLOUDS LARGE FILLED PICNIC BAG You’ll be on cloud nine with this nifty and cutesy carryall—complete with compartments for your various essentials such as napkins, plates, glasses and cutlery. The bag doesn’t just look good— it helps to keep food warm too.

CHILL ACRYLIC WINE GLASS Add a touch of luxe and practicality to the party with these hardy but stylish glasses. Not limited to wine, sparkling juices and homemade mocktails will look just as handsome in these chalices.

$168 from Cath Kidston, #B2-48 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn. Tel: 6884 5779

$9.95/glass from Crate & Barrel, #03-35 & #04-21/22 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn.

Tel: 6634 4222

BREVILLE THE SMART WAFFLE (BWM620) No, the machine's not portable, but you can still serve up perfect waffles with this clever appliance with an IQ: it calculates cooking time to suit your fancy (Belgian, Classic, Chocolate or Buttermilk and colour: light to dark/custom settings). The wide moat catches overflow and cooks it too for easy-peasy clean-up.

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MOSSER GLASS CAKE STAND IN JADEITE Jazz up your homemade sweet treats by displaying them on this cake stand that’s handcrafted with green flint glass in Cambridge, Ohio. Guaranteed to make any bake look awesome—a must-have dessert table/Instagram prop.

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OAK-OILED WOODEN ROUND SERVING BOARD If you’re bringing some cheese and crackers to the party, what better way to present them than on this classic serving board? The handy hole's also excellent for hanging storage, while the wooden board slows heat conduction—great for handling hot foods too.

$90 onwards for a 6-inch cake stand from Dreams and Confetti, #02-20C/D Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade. www.dreamsandconfetti.com

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WATER WONDER-ALL Pack your thirst-quencher of choice in this large drink tank. We love the ergonomic handles and seal vents that allow a steady stream and easily-monitored liquid level. A capacity of 10 litres helps to ensure there’s enough of the yummy fruit punch to go around.

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Publishing admin man ager Siti's ayah Ab. Rasid loves nasi briyani, preferably with generous chun ks of flavourful mutton. The aromatic basmati rice seals the deal.

Editor June's dad Philip's absolute fave food is durian. When there’s leftovers, he makes tempoyak (fermented durian) which is a traditional Malay condiment cooked with coconut milk and/or chilli, to eat with rice.

Group creative dire ctor Wee Nee's papa Choon Pah is a fan of everything tha t's lemak and very spicy—mostly Ma lay food. He'll also go for curries, h rich with coconut and brimming wit chicken and potatoes.

Designer Benjamin’s ah pa Micky looks forward to homecooked chicken curry, kudos to his mum. Generous meaty chunks are slowly simmered in a broth of coconut milk, aromatic spices and just enough heat for that fiery kick.

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Staff writer Meredith’s father Bernard has been snacking on chee cheong fun with peanut butter since he was a boy. Sounds like an odd pairing but you’ll find this common practice in Hong Kong and also in some parts of Malaysia. Try it yourself—it’s a cinch to assemble.

Design intern Kay Li’s daddy Kevin loves seaweed. He'll toast hotdog buns with a filling of luncheon meat/ corned beef/sardine/tuna, tomatoes, cheese and... seaweed. He also whips up a tasty veggie prawn omelette with cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and of course... seaweed.