Yat Ka Yan Dessert @ Fortune Centre, Middle Road – Family-Run Business with Old-School Desserts

A family that cooks together, stays together. Or so the saying goes. With its old-school and understated setup, Yat Ka Yan Dessert may look like one of those multi-generational eateries that have been churning out beloved specialities for years. On the contrary, it was actually opened only four years ago by the Tang family, as a sister eatery to Ren Ren Desserts. 

Don’t estimate it, though, as this is one popular place whose nostalgic desserts and homely interior draws snaking queues, to its premises in Fortune Centre, especially on the weekends. 

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NOWAFTER Cafe @ Design Orchard, Orchard Road – Another Minimalist, Korean-Inspired Cafe Opens in Orchard Road

Until today, I still can’t quite wrap my head around what makes a cafe Korean-inspired. Is it the distinctly minimalist interior or a menu that bears a striking resemblance to one of the many scattered across Seoul? 

With that said, it’s time to strike another Korean-inspired cafe off the list with today’s visit to NOWAFTER Cafe, a new joint that opened on the third level of Design Orchard this month. 

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Bored and Hungry Singapore Pop-Up @ Mirage – The Parlour in Farrer Park – Savour America’s Best Burger with Secret Menu Till 19 August

Singapore is no stranger to American burger pop-up. This time, savour America’s best burger as crowned by Good Morning America at the Bored and Hungry Singapore Pop-Up from 11 to 19 August 2023.

Hosted at Mirage – The Parlour, a craft beer bar and Singapore’s first non-fungible token (NFT) bar in Farrer Park, this limited-time experience marks its first foray into our city-state. 

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[CLOSED] Le Matin Patisserie @ Ion Orchard, Orchard Road – French Experimental Bakery Gone Big

Update 19 Jan 2025: Le Matin Patisserie has closed. Follow their Instagram for their upcoming popups.

As a food blogger, there’s nothing I love more than seeing places I’ve reviewed grow and become more and more successful. From baked boxes to order during the 2020 Circuit Breaker to its experimental kitchen in a far-flung estate and finally, a sophisticated new home in ION OrchardLe Matin Patisserie has certainly come a long way. 

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Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee @ Bedok Reservoir Road, Kaki Bukit – Traditional Hokkien Mee with Plenty of Wok Hei

Hokkien mee is one of those deceptively simple dishes that demand a world of time and effort to cook and perfect. So when a stall opens up selling this very dish, best not to underestimate their dedication and skill.  

Chuan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is a relatively new stall located a stone’s throw from Kaki Bukit MRT Station, and the joint venture of two partners who coincidentally share the same name. 

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