When in Bangkok: Jeh O Chula @ Pathum Wan – Wildly Popular Mama Tom Yum Noodles; Worth the Hour-Long Queue?

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Visiting Bangkok without hitting up her well-known supper spots would be remiss. Especially one listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand. 

Jeh O Chula has been serving family-style Thai dishes to a clientele of mostly curious tourists ever since its signature tom yum Mama noodles made its rounds on social media. The humble eatery never fails to see snaking queues of hungry diners along Charat Mueang Alley from the minute it opens. 

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Pro tip: The queue is notoriously long, with some reviews citing up to a six hour wait, so wait it out at a nearby drinks stall after getting your queue number from the no-nonsense lady at the front. The eatery is situated next to a large drain, so choose wisely. Otherwise, skip the queue by ordering a family set meal from Klook.  

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Laifaba Authentic Wood-Fired Roast & Noodles @ Prestige Centre, Bukit Batok – Singapore’s Best Wonton Mee?

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Sometimes, the search for the perfect bowl of noodles takes you to places where you least expect it. Which is why I found myself in the far-flung corner of Bukit Batok’s industrial area, after braving an almost two-hour commute there. 

“Noodles worth traveling from (insert neighbourhood in the opposite end of Singapore) to Bukit Batok for” should be Laifaba Authentic Wood-Fired Roast & Noodles‘ tagline. And judging by the bustling crowd at 2pm on a weekday, it seems many think the same. 

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Mister Donut Singapore’s Limited-Edition Pokémon Donuts – Catch ‘Em All Till 19 January 2025

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Pikachu Donut will be available till 2 February 2025.

There are two stops I’ll consistently make a beeline for whenever I’m in Japan – Mister Donut and the nearest Pokémon Center. 

With Mister Donut Singapore’s latest collaboration with the iconic anime series, you can enjoy the best worlds for a limited time till 19 January 2025! 

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Pokémon tie-ups with Mister Donut are common in Japan, with several other characters like Psyduck, Jigglypuff, and Diglett making their way into bakeries – and stomachs – across the country. 

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Luckin Coffee Black Cup Sumatra Gayo Series – Savour the Latest Single Origin Espresso Series Sourced from Indonesia (Media)

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Did you know that Southeast Asia is home to some iconic coffee beans? 

Luckin Coffee has launched its latest Single Origin Espresso (SOE) Black Cup Sumatra Gayo series, featuring exquisite Sumatra Gayo beans handpicked in the Gayo region in Sumatra, Indonesia, one of the many locations scouted by their Global Bean Hunting Initiative. 

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For the uninitiated, SOE stands for single-origin or single-area espresso, whose distinct flavours and aromas are created by the unique soil, climate, altitude, and other environmental conditions the coffee beans are found in. 

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Frankie & Fern’s @ Holland Avenue, Holland Village – “Hidden” Rooftop Cafe with Boho Vibes; Brunch till 4pm Daily

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I know what you’re thinking – another cafe in another cafe-overrun neighbourhood with specialty menus for lunch and dinner with the same island living-inspired decor. But, hear me out on this one! 

Frankie & Fern’s is the new kid on the block – more specifically, Holland Avenue in Holland Village, that launched a little over a month back, and is already drawing non-stop queues to its “hidden” rooftop premises.  

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