Tag: East Singapore

[CLOSED] House of Happiness @ Bedok Road, Tanah Merah – Claypot Rice with Tobiko and Pork Jowl by Mr Lorbak

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Update 19 Jan 2025: House of Happiness has closed.

While cooking technologies and recipes advance swiftly in this day and age, nothing beats the good old fashioned dishes we grew up with. Claypot rice is one dish that stands out from my childhood. Nothing beat the satisfaction of tucking into a piping hot meal that had been diligently slow cooked over a charcoal stove, with dozens of similarly packed claypots simmering away over the flames.

House of Happiness at Bedok Shopping Complex on Bedok Road is one such eatery that is preserving this beloved dish with a few modern twists.

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[CLOSED] Lots Gourmet @ Changi Civil Service Club, Changi Village – Hidden Gem in the East with an Oyster Bar

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Lots Gourmet has closed.

There’s something to be said about cafes that are able to stand the test of time in Singapore’s food scene – and the finicky fads that come and go with initially strong players that turn out to be no more than flashes in a pan.

The name Lots Gourmet might ring a bell with cafe goers of old. Established back in 2009 (way before hipster cafes and indie coffee joints started sprouting across the island), the humble establishment has come a long way from its cozy premises in Upper Changi Road, to its lavish new home at Changi Civil Service Club on Netheravon Road. 

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[CLOSED] Fatburger Singapore @ KINEX (Formally OneKm Shopping Mall), Paya Lebar – The Last Great Burger Stand in America Lands in Singapore

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Fatburger has closed.

This is a trip that’s long overdue. Fatburger, coined as “The Last Great Burger Stand” , made its home in Singapore at KINEX and Velocity @ Novena Square back in September, with the gargantuan Quad (XXXXL) Burger making waves among foodies. Hailing from Hollywood, this famed burger chain has enjoyed a massive cult following in America, with celebrities like Kanye West and Pharrell among its clientele and partners.

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With its famed reputation preceding its arrival, expectations were high when I visited Fatburger’s KINEX outlet for lunch.

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[CLOSED] The Chop Chop Selections @ Bedok Marketplace – New Lunch Menu from Tuesday to Sunday; $3 for Second Order of the Same Kind (Invite)

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Update 19 Jan 2025: The Chop Chop Selections has closed.

Located a five to ten minute drive from Tampines and Tanah Merah MRT stations, The Bedok Marketplace is often overlooked by food seekers in favour of its neighbours. Which is shame really, because of the myriad hidden gems among its selections, such as The Chop Chop Selections. 

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[MOVED] Sinpopo Brand @ Joo Chiat Road – Nostalgic Cafe Serving Local Inspired Food and Desserts; Concept Store Open at Paragon

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Sinpopo Brand has closed in Joo Chiat. Check out their Instagram for other outlets.

In a time where cafes both new and old are constantly chasing after the hottest new fad in the food scene, Sinpopo Brand is one that has stayed true to its, well, brand in serving customers local inspired food with a modern, hipster twist.

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[MOVED] Hei Kim Cafe @ Changi Road – $7-10 Eggs and Pasta in the East Feat. xHundredfold Shop & Studio

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Hei Kim Cafe has moved to Far East Plaza.

In a time where 8 out of 10 cafes charge an exorbitant $20++ for a mediocre eggs on toast, Hei Kim Cafe‘s crazy affordable prices for a simple eggs or pasta dish is incredibly refreshing. Located along the cozy stretch of Changi Road, this lifestyle cafe, which also houses xHundredfold‘s shop and studio, is a pretty new addition to the cafe scene in the east.

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