六顺豆花: 爆浆芋头冰 Overflowing Yam Shaved Ice

虽然店名叫六顺豆花、可是芋头冰比豆花出名。芋头冰在台湾满街都是。但这家的特点是芋头会“爆浆”。对了、就像巧克力熔岩蛋糕一样。不过“爆浆”的效果是因为量太多积压在刨冰围墙、随着刨冰溶解裂开而渗出来。招牌的 “爆浆芋头冰”台币75元是黑糖刨冰➕芋泥➕ 四种任选材料。

分量很大、其实三到四人一份都ok。不过因为顾客多位置有限所以规定最多两人share一份。所以我们还点了黑糖面茶烧麻糬冰 （台币75元）

先说芋头冰吧。芋泥好滑顺、感觉是自然路线派所以不会那么甜。这里的芋泥也没有像一般新加坡试的orh nee 那么黏稠油腻、和黑糖冰很搭配。不过刨冰很粗很僵硬、要一直搓搓搓（还好不是plastic spoon不然一搓就断）才可以破冰。我们选择的料是花豆、薏仁、花生和黑珍珠。它没有流得像熔岩巧克力那样夸张但我宁可选择这个芋头冰当饭后甜点。

还好我们点了黑糖面茶烧麻糬冰、因为它比芋头冰更美味！我们都没有预料到原来黑糖和古早的麵茶粉是那么的搭。其实我吃不太出来麵茶粉是什么味道、因为已经和麻糬的花生粉混在一块儿。但我知道淋上去的炼乳也是另一个关键、赋予奶香之外还让口感没那么干。

黑糖面茶烧麻糬冰 

注意：需先点餐才找位子。刚开始店家很凶、因为他对排在我们前面的顾客说话还蛮不客气的、而且很不耐烦。所以我脑子里就开始计划要点什么。虽然点餐时还是有点慌（怕点错因为菜单有好几个类似的冰）但老板听出我们的口音、一开始就猜我们来自新加坡、反而好像态度瞬间变得很友善哈哈～～～

谢啦老板！

六順豆花 close mon 

地址：台北市松山區新東街26巷1-1號

電話：02-27661778

營業時間：13:00-22:45

每週一公休

Directions: 

1. 松山線南京三民站 (出站後再走過來要 15-20 分鐘)

2. 捷運忠孝復興站 — 綠 SOGO,  搭 262 公車到「新東街口」麥當勞那兒下車, 再往新東街走 1 分鐘

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Atmosphere Bistro : New Menu, Better and More Delicious

When it comes to seaside dining experience, I tend to think of expensive and generic food that tends to play second fiddle to the ambience. But I am happily proven wrong during my recent visit to Atmosphere bistro which has revamped its menu to offer new Asian fusion dishes that more than pleases the eye.

The western-centric menu remains casual but the quality has definitely gone up notches since my last visit. Starting with the Garlic Butter Mussels ($14.80), the whole shell blue mussels were plump and fresh, with an aromatic garlic butter cream sauce that is perfect for mopping up with the crispy roti prata. Many dishes have become more instagram-worthy but thankfully they are not short of flavors. For instance, the Lava Cheese Burger ($24.80)  is something you might want to reward yourself with after sweating out at East Coast Park. Beneath the toasted Brioche Buns is an evil stack of deep fried Camembert Cheese that oozes while your knife cuts through to the beef patty.

Just like the Waffle Burger ($21.80), the beef patty here was slightly too mushy and thus my vote goes to the Mentaiko Pull Pork Burger ($24.80) as the moist pork is more easygoing on the palates and the bed of shredded carrots worked like a refreshing coleslaw that added pleasant acidity to the dish.

Fusion is no longer confusion here with the Mentaiko Waffle Pizza ($16.80) serving as another good example. The tender buttermilk waffle isn't those crispy types but that's not a bad thing at all. Together with the Pork Bratwurst Sausages, Mentaiko Mayo, pineapples, cheese and bonito flakes, this is a sweet-savory combination that resembled a Hawaiian Pizza but hundred times better than one. The Premium Seafood Rice Bowl ($24.80) is my another favorite dish that comes with plenty fresh seafood like scallops and cod fish atop of premium Japanese rice. The garlic butter sauce did not overpower the natural sweetness of the seafood and this serves as a good break from the monotony of western dishes.Considering the quality ingredients here, this is a value-for-money dish not to be missed. 

Desserts are given a serious makeover here and one should definitely not miss the Black Pearl ($16.80). Even though the idea of pouring hot sauce over chocolate sphere is nothing new, the chocolate is potent and the intense rum punches through the sweetness. I was teleported to cloud nine. The Matcha Lava Cake ($14.80) was too sweet while I preferred the Coconut Cheesy Toast ($14.80) to have more Gula Melaka to balance out the rich Mozarella Cheese. But overall with the major improvements in food, this bistro certainly offers more than just the "atmosphere" 

Monday to Thursday: 6pm to 12am

Friday and Eve of Public Holiday: 6pm to 1am

Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 10.30am to 1am

* Closing time subjected to change for LIVE sport screenings

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Canton Paradise @ Marina Bay Sands : New Outlet with All Day Quality Dim Sum and Cantonese Cuisines

Renowned for its high-quality Cantonese dishes, Canton Paradise has launched its sixth outlet at Marina Bay Sands, doling out all-day dimsum and Cantonese wok dishes that will attract diners of all ages.

We begun with the excellently baked BBQ Pork Pastry ($6.80/3pcs) which had the ideal ratio of flaky, crumbly pastry skin to sweet pork filling. Just as tasty as those pork pastres were the Crispy BBQ Honey Pork Bun ($2.40 each for min. 2pcs). They are similar to Tim Ho Wan's version but the outer crust is less sweet and overall less greasy. The Baked Cheese Tarts ($6.80/3pcs) had a delicious molten core though some might find the cheese flavor to be slightly weak. I felt that the price was steep for the size. 

From the Steamed Molten Salted Egg Yolk Custard Piggy Buns ($6.80/3 pcs) to the Steamed White Chocolate with Walnut Charcoal bun ($2.90/pc), Canton Paradise constantly reinvents itself to not only catch up with the era of instagrammable food but also ensure that they taste good.

For the latter, the buns were too thick and they could also pump up on the white chocolate filling. As a red bean lover, I was impressed by how a classic Chinese Red Bean Pastry($6.80/3 pcs) was elevated into an elegant handbag! The exterior is thin, crispy and flaky while the red bean paste was soft, sweet and not too dry.

This is an MBS-exclusive dish just like the Dried Sakura Shrimps with Scallion Oil Tofu ($13.80) that is made with mineral water. So silky soft was the texture that it could almost rival the tofus in Kyoto. I thought the aromatic dried Sakura shrimps were truly a clever way of enjoying tofu.

Made with Japanese Pearl and Thailand fragrant jasmine rice, the Handmade Meatball Congee ($9.80) is cooked to a thick  creamy density that you can no longer taste any grain-a testimony of vigilant watch over the temperature to ensure uniform consistency. What made this a standout from the usual Cantonese congees are the huge springy meatballs that are prepared fresh daily. I've never tasted meatballs as fresh and light as these.

Other highlights include the Crisp Fried Fish Skin With Salted Egg Yolk ($9.80), Steamed Rice Roll with Preserved Turnips Filling ($5.20) drizzled with Canton Paradise's secret blend of soy sauce as well as the Dried Shrimps Noodles. Imported exclusively from HK, the noodles are finer than usual and boasts a springy bite. Nonetheless, I wish the umami flavors of the dried shrimps were stronger.

Other highly popular dishes that have been on the menu since Day 1 includes the rich and fatty BBQ Pork Belly with Honey Sauce ($22.80), roasted four to five times over charcoal for a dark Caramelized exterior. Those who love fatty cuts will like this one as it is almost 95% fat with barely any meat (probably around the rims). The Double-boiled Superior Chicken Soup ($14.80) features the premium penny bun mushroom and kampong chicken thigh boiled for 7-8 hours.

The restaurant also serves typical Chinese desserts but Durian Pudding ($5.60), which is smooth and neither overly sweet nor jelat. Despite the premium location, the prices are truly a steal for the above average quality of the food. There's even a 50% discount for all congee, noodles and dimsum (excluding noodles with roast items) from 3pm-5pm on weekdays (except PH). I can't think of anywhere in MBS with a better deal than this.

2 Bayfront Ave Unit 01-02

The Shoppes @ +Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018972

Mon-Thur 10.30am-10.30pm

Fri-Sun, Eve of PH and PH: 10.30am-11pm

Tel: 6688 7052

Note: This is a media tasting

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Sin Hoe Huat Cafe @ Jalan Besar : Kopi-Roti Fix and Har Cheong Gai

I first knew Sin Hoe Huat as a kopi-roti stall at Sembawang Hills hawker center since my family often visits there for breakfast and lunch. In fact, it has been around since the 1960s and this family business is now helmed by the third generation of owners, according to what's been written on its website.  

It even won the 2008 CityGas Hawker Hunt for the Best Kopi & Roti. But it is only recently that I learnt about its cafe at Jalan Besar where they sell local food like laksa and thus I decided to check it out with my folks on a Sunday evening. 

The space is very much like a retro cafe designed with all the elements that bring you back to the 60s or 70s era. There's a section where you can even scoop some complementary old-school cookies like the cream crackers and the colorful jewel icing cookies. Call it hipster but its not overly done. The price range is similar to the those from a food court but the quality is actually pretty good, or at least better than Coffee Hive and Straits Coffee. The main dishes are available from 10am as ala carte or as a set with a drink for $7.90. The Mee Siam ($6.90) came with readily squeezed lime juice that made the dish extra appetizing and tasty. The gravy wasn't too sweet at all and had the right balance of acidity and spiciness. It leans more towards the Malay style rather than the Nyona style as barely any coconut milk was added. My mum and I loved our Mee Siam this way as the flavors are sharper and less jelat. The Laksa ($6.90) was rich and fragrant, especially if you mixed in all the sambal chilli and transformed it into a pool of red. A more generous dose of laksa leaves will definitely enhance the aroma. 

It won't be a complete kopi-roti experience without the eggs and I'm totally impressed by the half-boiled eggs here. My wild guess is that they either use super fresh eggs or a premium type of eggs (maybe even both) because the eggs were perfectly cooked to the dot--the whites were not too runny while the yolks had a slight viscous texture that set it a notch above the usual kopitiam eggs or even Onsen eggs. I hope they can maintain this consistency. 

Meanwhile, all the three types of toasts I had were excellently toasted with the ideal ratio of butter and Kaya (of course I won't mind more butter and Kaya but theirs were quite sufficient already) If you like something more unique and different, go for the crusty French Baguette or Signature Emperor Bun. I appreciated the fact that the toasts are really toasted to a state where the bread shatters into crumbs; crisp but not tough or hard. Trust me, toasts might sound like so basic but I've encountered stale chewy versions elsewhere  that totally destroyed your mood. 
Everyone in the family gave the Har Cheong Gai ($9.90/5pcs) full thumbs up because those wings were crispy, piping hot and full of umami goodness. A little pricy for 5 wings but I guessed that's the norm for cafe food these days. This is definitely a must try for all har Cheong Gai fans out there. 

The MeePok Madness ($12.90) is Sin Hoe Huat's unique creation with a top secret sauce and a soft boiled egg on top. It looked so deceivingly plain and dull but a quick toss soon revealed its true spicy colors. The egg and sauce mixture coated the noodles strand and created such a pleasant slimy effect that unknowingly encouraged us to slurp on and on. Some might find it a little bland compared to the average Mee Pok but the seasoning was just right for me. The only thing I didn't quite understand was the sheer amount of minced meat that stuck together in clumps. 

Good to know that this place opens till late night 1am and even 3am on certain days. Probably won't return since the kopi stall at Sembawang is nearer to my house. But if you are looking for a quick fix or late night supper place in that vicinity, this place is a good option to consider. 

Open Tuesdays to Sundays 6am till 1pm
2. 383 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209001
+65 6291 8011
Open daily 7am till 1am
www.sinhoehuat.com

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Goldleaf Taiwan Porridge @ Katong : Nostalgic Chinese Flavors from the 1970s

Just like Teochew Porridge, there's nothing better than Taiwan sweet potato porridge with an array of familiar home-style dishes to bring family and friends on the same table. There aren't many Taiwan porridges restaurants in Singapore so I was happy to learn that Goldleaf Taiwan Porridge has opened a second outlet at Katong Square, a newly established commercial mall that took over the former Joo Chiat Police Station.

In fact, Goldleaf has been established in Singapore since 1971 and it relocated from Orchard to Amoy street.  I visited the Katong outlet with my family on a Sunday evening and our overall experience was a pleasant and satisfying one with more hits than misses. 

Chye Poh Omelette ($10)  is always an obligatory dish for any Taiwan porridge visit and the version here is fluffy and not greasy. However, we wished more sweet preserved radish was used rather than the salty kind. Meanwhile, the Three-Cup Chicken ($10)  with Basil went off the tangent because there was hardly any accents of basil and made this seemed more like dark soy chicken. 

Items like the Seafood Beancurd ($8) and French Beans with minced meat ($10) are decent but not particularly outstanding. Nonetheless, the Goldleaf Prawn Balls ($12) impressed everyone with a crispy-thin batter and meaty filling. The Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables ($16) stood out as the best dish during our visit as the meat was rich, fatty yet flavorful. The Mei Cai was braised thoroughly without being overly salty not mushy. 

In fact, the menu also has many other dishes such as Salted Egg Yolk Prawns that are commonly found in Zi Char restaurants. With that, I think my family can return and try different items each time. 

Gold Leaf Taiwan Porridge
86 East Coast Road
Unit 01-02 Katong Square
Singapore 428788

Mon - Thurs: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 6pm - 10pm

Fri - Sat: 11.00am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 2.30am

https://www.goldleaf.com.sg/

Sun: 11.00am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 10pm

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Ninja Cut @ Seah Street : Scrumptious Protein Bowls with Cheeky Brunch

 You don't need to be a Ninja to make the cut here. Neither would you face a Ninja who cuts up your steak. Ninja cut is the latest venture by The Astronaut Groups who run Chillax Cafe, Ninja Bowl and the now defunct Babette.


The food is similar to the popular protein grain bowls these days but things here move faster like a Ninja because you don't have to pick and match the ingredients of your food like Grain Traders or Subway. Order from ten carb-free, protein-based mains and add-ons such as signature Ninja rice, sushi rice, brown rice with seaweed flakes, soba or greens are available at $2 each.

Out of the 4 mains I've tried, my pick would be the Oh My Cod! ($18) because the baked miso cod fish was full of umami from the use of saikyo shiromiso and sake marinade. In fact, the flavors were less prominent in the fish than the dressing itself, which helped to pull other ingredients such as honey-glazed carrots, edamame and pickled beetroot into the big picture.

But that's not the only thing Ninja Cut offers. From the list of all-day brunch items, the Polenta Mash ($18) was my favourite dish all thanks to the truffle polenta mash which was cheesy to my liking but yet not overpowering. So good that I think it stole the limelight from the Aburi chashu, which was fork-tender but could probably afford a touch of caramelized glaze to reinforce its presence in the dish.

Meanwhile, there's the Cheeky Cheese ($18) was a dish that's born to please the tastebuds with the pairing of grilled cheese in sweet brioche. The 24-hour Braised beef cheek was meltingly soft and delicious but I'm contented with the cheese sandwich alone. 

The only sweet option, Marvellous Matcha ($16), would highly satisfy visual appetites with its flowy deep-colored matcha lava. It was slightly too sweet for me but the taste of green tea was evident. This wasn't as marvellous as its predecessor, a Matcha lava cake, at Babette but probably makes the cut as one of the better matcha desserts in town.

#TheNinjaCut
32 Seah Street S188388
9.30am-7.30pm (Weekdays) 9am-6pm (Weekends)
*All prices are NETT without service charge

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Fat Lulu : Kickass Food with an Attitude

If you are after barbecue or grilled meats, chances are you will head to a western steakhouse or Korean BBQ house. But what if you prefer a mixup with a more eclectic selection of foods? 

Fret not, there's Fat Lulu. 

Opened by the same founders of Five & Dime, Fat Lulu is a truly hip eatery whose kitchen is run by two #Samsong chefs of opposing personalities. Chef Sam is the BBQ dude who enjoys burning his food because #noburnnotaste while Chef Song is the cool-headed dude who doesn't joke at making desserts that #tastesdope. 

There's no wafting smoke or raucous sounds of inebriation inside, but the space is full of spontaneity yet welcoming. 

The one-page dinner menu is concise and straight to the point. It's divided into three sections--vegetables, seafood and meats--with literally no carbs at all except for the Roasted Potato and Mushrooms ($12). 

Ooh yes, don't be surprised that even a humble dish like this offered intensely vivid splashes of flavors, thanks to the wicked use of lamb fat that must have permeated the potatoes and reduced it to a perfect softness #eatfirstdietlater
Ok, that's not the true story for the adventurous date with Fat Lulu as we played cheat by ordering the Open Beef Ravioli ($22) #notlagsania, a special dish off the printed menu. 

It can be easily mistaken as Japanese Omurice but actually ravioli sheets layered with carrot cream, spinach and red-wine Braised shortribs. 

For me, there's nothing short of revolutionary when I get a deconstructed dish that tasted unpredictably good and even better than a classic version. #mammamia 
To start, we had some small, elegant plates such as the Burnt Asparagus to warm up the bellies. For the burnt corn, there's a deep and special sweetness unlocked by salt, oregano, hot coals and time. 

But at Fat Lulu, the meats are undoubtedly the top picks for the fire magic. Take for instance the Sataytay ($12). Somewhere in between the soft sweet fat of the Iberico pork trimmings and sambal marinade lies a gustatory intensity no where to be found in satays or pork skewers elsewhere. 

The Duh Meat Board  ($28) is #likeduh dish one should order because it exemplifies the noble philosophy of burnt food. The wagyu skirt adopts a low char burn for a nice caramelized skin with succulent juices to boot while the Sambal-marinated Pork Collar is exposed to high heat, burnt in such a fast and furious way that it transformed into sweet caramelized char siew! But of course, the way Chef Sam prepared it was different from char siew. Even the bitterness of the soy dashi-glazed Kailan was burnt away to a crunchy crisp. #nomercy 

This place shouts Asian barbeque but don't come expecting the dishes to be as spicy as your sambal stingray. That said, you still get a numbing sensation from the Ikan kabar--fresh parrot fish seasoned with chilli oil, garlic and ginger paste, Kashmir chilli powder and tumeric--neutralized by a refreshing burst of cucumber achar at the side. #cleaneats 

But that's only half the story of Fat Lulu. There's an excellent repertoire of sweets created by Chef Song who used to deliver his dose of happiness at Grand Hyatt, Halia Restaurant and Raven. In fact, I applaud the move to give half weightage of the menu to desserts because that section is often overlooked or simply neglected. 


For those who fancy zesty or fruity flavors, get both the Pineapple and Coconut Ice Kachang ($14) and Berries & Chocolate ($16). But as a creature of comfort food, I'm head over heels for the warm Banana bread in Brandy Butterscotch Sauce ($14). Moist and tender, the cake was not too sweet and complemented perfectly with the Coconut ice cream. 

And there's the Apple Tarte Tartin ($14) born by mistake when the chef burnt the base of his vanilla ice cream. Even though the apple tart tarte Tartin wasn't as "burnt" as I would love it to be, smoky bitterness of the smooth ice cream provided a counterpoint to the sweet richness of the baked apples. 

Looking back, it is really hard to find a place these days that win me over with both savoury and sweet. Indeed, the bromance chemistry of wacky duo must have spilled over to their cuisine and a return is a must. #pigoutforbrunch

Fat Lulu Singapore
297 River Valley Road Singapore 238338
Sun-Thur 6pm-11pm
Fri& Sat 6pm till late
Brunch:
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm
Closed on Mondays
http://www.fatlulus.sg/

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