Do you recall when waffle and dessert cafes were all the rage in HDB estates? It’s time to take it back to basics with a visit to Rise, a not-so-hidden dessert joint in Potong Pasir that’s selling fresh waffles, gelato, and artisanal cakes.
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.
Sin & Savage Bakehouse @ Stirling Road, Queenstown – HDB Cafe Serving Elevated Comfort Food and Artisan Donuts
It’s refreshing to venture out of town and explore heartland cafes for a change. Sin & Savage Bakehouse is a little over a year old, having been opened by the team behind Mixsense Private Dining. Located at Stirling Road in Queenstown, Sin & Savage aspires to serve elevated comfort food inspired by the owners’ love of classic flavours.
When in Tochigi: Bakery Cafe Penny Lane @ Yumoto, Nasu Koden – Beatles-Themed Cafe and Bakery Nestled Among Japan’s Mountains
What do Nasu and The Beatles have in common? A themed bakery and cafe called Bakery Cafe Penny Lane! Driving up Nasu Highlands which is known for its forest trails and hilly areas, you would least expect to find a gathering of cottage-like buildings reminiscent of the English countryside.
Bakery Cafe Penny Lane Nasu is one of seven sister cafes scattered across Tochigi and Ibaraki, all except a couple similarly themed to re-create the atmosphere of a traditional English teahouse.
The French American Bakery @ Haji Lane, Bugis – French and American Bakery with Viral Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate
Singaporeans’ propensity towards the latest viral foods never ceases to amaze me, especially when it’s food that’s… not exactly suited to the current weather. The French American Bakery recently achieved virality for its hot chocolate, which has been drawing steady crowds in spite of the intense heat.
[MOVED] 46 Mittsu @ Everton Park, Outram Park – HDB Joint Serving Thicc Sandos and Good Vibes
Update 19 Jan 2025: 46 Mittsu has moved to North Canal Road and re-branded to Go Rogue
I have a love-hate relationship with sandos. On one hand, they’re crazy delicious and stuffed to the brim with flavourful ingredients. On the other hand, I’ve never had a sando eating experience that did not end in a handful of ingredients spilling from two slices of bread gallantly holding it all together.
And yet, like after every messy break in between a tumultuous, yet addictive relationship, I find myself going back for more. Today’s trip against better judgement is to 46 Mittsu, a sando kiosk tucked away in Everton Park.
Cafe Margaret @ Bali Lane, Bugis – Picturesque Korean Cafe with Iconic Cubepies and Cottage-Core Vibes
Step aside, minimalist cafes. Cottagecore spaces are here to stay. Cafe Margaret, a popular dessert cafe from Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, has set up shop along Bali Lane in Bugis where the now-defunct Brotherbird Coffeehouse used to be.
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