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Seedbox

The Vietnamese spring roll or gòi cuõn is distinguished for its many qualities, but ultimately the freshness it embodies is what sets it apart from every other roll out there. And it is particularly this crisp freshness that we were on the hunt for when we came across SeedBox on Instagram. Known for their “bright, earthy and organically colourful” summer rolls that come bursting in a tasty array of flavours ranging from Blue Prawn and Unagi, to vegetarian-friendly Eggshroom, Roasted Pumpkin and Tofu Steak. But it goes without saying that a dish is only as good as its accompanying sauce so, not to worry, Seedbox has also come up with their own sauces to enrich the summer roll experience. Sweet Chili, Salty Peanut, Spicy Sambal or their signature “Just Sauce” are all part of their sauce menu but we’re all about their tangy Sour Garnion sauce gracing our rolls (sauces come in small bottles which make them ideal for a neat “pour per bite” situation—which means less mess!). With the option to add extra protein or extra sauces or even some cold brew coffee from Ranscoffee, Seedbox ensures that every order is a satisfying one.

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Booch, Please!

Tel: 673-736 7700 IG: @seedbox.bn W: seedbox.cococart.co

“Waah so nice the bottle! Waah so nice the colours! The flavours are good also! You should try it waah.” What I currently refer to as the waah texts, woke me up one morning when a friend insisted on eagerly spamming me with myriad colourful images, showcasing what is, admittedly, an aesthetically pleasing Kombucha beverage doing the rounds on Instagram. Kindly Cultured – an entirely local pursuit that began their journey a year ago and began sharing their love with us all in June 2021 has ratcheted up positive reviews not just for the quality of their vibrant and tasty offerings, but also for their modus operandi. Practical and eco-conscious, the minds behind the brand source ingredients directly from local farmers as they wander from stall to stall, market to market, ensuring we all sip top-notch fruity goodness. Using black and green teas as a base, and available in pandan serai, strawberry, cranberry, mixed berries, passion and dragon fruit flavours – the antioxidant rich, metabolism boosting beverages are ultimate thirst quenchers on a hot humid day … which is practically every day, hint-hint. Just remember not to throw those bottles away, for every eight 500ml bottles you return will get you a drink on the house! ••

FIND US AT: Beanery.co (Kuala Belait) Box of Cravings (Kiulap) IG: @kindlycultured FB: @Kindly Cultured

Life is a Box of Donuts

Unlike the famous phrase uttered by Tom Hanks in Forest Gump, in this instance you sure as heck know what you are going to get, and with a selection of 8 flavours there are bound to be a couple that will capture your taste buds attention. We personally have our eyes on the Biscoff and the Nutella in particular! … and on the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oreo courtesy of our well developed sweet tooth … and on the plain sugar, or rainbow array of sprinkles or chocolate rice sprinkles out of respect for the classics … and the … wait what!? There’s a chocolate donut with a section of Kinder Bueno snapped off adorning the top in all its glory? Well now, I suppose we’ll just have to munch on a few of those for good measure. Having exhausted their entire menu we’ll tell you what. You might as well just order their large box of 16 donuts, unless of course you are on a diet, in which case we will be considerate and say go for the smaller box set of 6 instead. Aren’t we nice? Keep in mind though, with roughly 20 boxes made daily it is first-come first-serve so be sure to DM their Instagram account and book a slot. We got called “dear” so often we couldn’t help but blush at how sweet the Donutstudio.bn team are. ••

IG: @donutstudio.bn

Shrimply Delicious!

What’s better than your average run-of-the-mill sandwich? Why, that would be a sandwich absolutely stuffed with an overload of shrimp filling smooshed into a creamy marinade, with a generous topping of a variety of greens. Despite all the smooshing involved, the final product is an oval bun-styled meal (or snack if you eat as much as I do) that is surprisingly not messy and is fairly appealing to the eyes. While that first bite or two is likely to result in the filling spilling slightly – no surprise as this often comes with the territory – the hands behind Rollies.bn does a good job in presentation. These attractive handhelds are packed into paper boxes with ruffled crisps on the side, and the shrimps used are a good size and juicy. Whether you go for a the Argentinian Chimichurri, Thai Sriracha, or French Honey Dijon, or the classic sauce which is reminiscent of a prawn salad, the sauces and their international flair are bound to strike the right note among your taste buds, especially if the reviews are anything to go by so far. I mean they more or less conclude with customers claiming that they will definitely be ordering more. Speaking on behalf of a friend, round 3 anyone? ••

Tel: 673-722 5574 (WhatsApp) IG: @rollies.bn FB: @Rollies Bn