Scotch eggs are such best bundles of joy.

Essentially 6-minute hard-boiled eggs wrapped in minced meat before being breaded and deep fried, scotch eggs are easy to prepare, and make splendid breakfast options and picnic treats.

One of the perks of being on a holiday is experiencing the different cultures and trying local foods offered by the country/ city. And street food is something that always gets us all excited.

If you ever find yourself in Johor Bahru – a land where a truckload of delicious street food and shopping haven awaits - here are 10 Amazing Malaysian Street Food that you should try.

#1 APOM BALIK

Apom Balik is essentially sticky rice flour pancakes with peanut shavings and sweetened corn sandwiched in between. Relish the sweet, chewy and crispy combination that will leave you wanting more.

These goodies are typically RM1 for two.

#2 SQUID ON STICKS

These squids found on the streets of Malaysia are hard to beat. Have them BBQ-ed or deep fried. While deep fried anything is great, we are more inclined towards the BBQ version that is brushed with special chilli sauce.

And guess what? It is just RM8 for a huge squid!

#3 CHEE CHEONG FUN

Chee Cheong Fun, or rice rolls, can be found at almost every dim sum restaurant or eatery in Singapore, but these ones from Malaysia boasts a smooth springy texture that you will not stop dreaming about.

Drenched in your choice or curry, black or red sauce, they are usually priced at RM5 per portion.

#4 CHWEE KUEH

Alas, another traditional delight! For the uninitiated, Chwee Kueh is a steamed rice cake garnished with diced preserved radish and served with chilli, and it is super popular in both Singapore and Malaysia.

The ones sold by the streets of Johor Bahru are typically RM4 for five pieces.

#5 FRIED CARROT CAKE

In Malaysia, the steamed radish cubes are heated in a pan before being mixed with egg yolk, then fried. Bean sprouts are sometimes tossed in to add crunch to the dish. And of course, eating it with chilli makes it even better.

A plate in Johor Bahru is typically RM4.

#6 MUAH CHEE

A favourite childhood snack for many who grew up in Singapore and/ or Malaysia, Muah Chee is essentially glutinous rice dough generously coated with sugared peanut shavings. The ones here at Johor Bahru are somewhat softer and gives that melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction.

A packet costs RM3.

#7 PENANG ASSAM LAKSA

This notable dish can be found at almost every corner of Johor Bahru’s Streets. One whiff of the Assam broth and we succumbed to the bowl of goodness. A good bowl of piping hot Penang Assam Laksa sure does wonders for the soul. More prawn paste, please!

The average price is RM4 per bowl.

#8 SMELLY TOFU

We get how the pungent smell might be a turn-off for many, there are many who dig it for its odour. These smelly tofu stalls are usually easy to spot from a distance, but the distinct fermented taste is honestly more savoury than anything else.

A box of smelly tofu is typically RM4.

#9 TRADITIONAL TEOCHEW KUEH

Since Malaysia also has a strong Chinese heritage, the vendors take pride in their cultural roots by preparing traditional Teochew kuehs from scratch with the most refined methods.

The most common ones are yam cakes, and they are usually at RM5 for two.

#10 RAMLY BURGER

The Ramly Burger is a Malaysian street burger and the ingredients used to prepare this local delicacy differ across stalls throughout Malaysia. It comprises either a beef or chicken patty and is usually cooked with cabbage, chilli, ketchup, margarine, egg and soy sauce etc.

For more recommendations, read our guide to 7 Dishes To Try At Johor Bahru’s Meldrum Night Market.

Sushi Rolls are a prominent dish in most Japanese eateries or restaurants, or what we otherwise know as ‘maki’. These delightful rolls comprise amalgamations of flavours that can never go wrong, and the combinations are endless.

What we love about sushi rolls is the palatable fillings and toppings, often drenched with sauces that are absolutely addictive.

Without further ado, here we share with you 7 Creative Sushi Rolls That Taste As Good As They Look.

#1 ROLLIE OLIE - BOLLYWOOD SUSHI ROLL  

Rollie Olie serves up speciality sushi rolls which includes interesting fusion flavours. The Bollywood (S$14.95) features curry prawns and avocados cushioned in tasty sushi rice, topped with the most amazing tempura crunch and curry mayonnaise – proving that both Indian and Japanese flavours can triumph together.

The Star Vista
1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-05
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 6316 5710
Daily: 11:30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

#2 MAKI-SAN - DIY SUSHI ROLL 

Maki-san sets itself apart by encouraging patrons to customise their sushi rolls and salads. At S$7.90, diners can create the Little San from an array of 27 toppings with your choice of rice, wraps, essentials, sprinkles, specials and house sauces.

Former Cathay Building
2 Handy Road, #B1-17/18
Singapore 229233
Tel: +65 6737 8772
Daily: 11:30am – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#3 SUSHI BURRITO - HOT CHICK 

Sushi Burrito delivers sushi rolls that work as a quick snack or meal. At S$5.90 for a Half Roll and S$10.90 for a Full Roll, the Hot Chick is one of the bestsellers with pan fried spicy chicken as the highlight.

100AM Shopping Mall
100 Tras Street, #01-06
Singapore 079027
Tel: +65 6543 6860
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 KINSA SUSHI - HOTATE MENTAI MAKI 

Kinsa Sushi’s maki rolls are prepared using healthy purple rice – a good switch from your regular sushi white rice with its distinct nutty textures. The Hotate Mentai Maki is wrapped with French scallop slices, with deep-fried radish situated in the sushi centre that gives it a hearty added crunch. Wasabi-infused tobikko are then added atop the maki for a gorgeous finishing touch. What’s not to love about this?

4 Hillview Rise
HillV2 #02-02
Singapore 667979
Tel: +65 67107278
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
PH, Fri, Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bukit Batok

#5 MAD NEST - OISHII MAKI 

Even though Mad Nest is not a specialty Japanese restaurant, their sushi rolls still wow the crowd. The Oishii Maki (S$16) features grilled eel, roasted salmon and avocado, served with delicious homemade mayo and a generous dollop of ebiko. The soft and creamy flavours interplaying in our mouths made it immensely satisfying to savour.

370/380 East Coast Road
Singapore 428986
Tel: +65 6348 6861
Mon to Fri: 4pm – 1am
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 1am
Nearest Station: Eunos or Kembangan

#6 KOH GRILL & SUSHI BAR - SHIOK MAKI

Okay, this is it. If you are looking for the ultimate sushi roll to have in Singapore, then the Shiok Maki (S$16.80) at Koh Grill & Sushi Bar is the only answer. The Shiok Maki needs no introduction by now – that special blend of mayonnaise generously drenched on the sushi is something we can never get sick of.

Wisma Atria Shopping Centre
435 Orchard Road, #04-21
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 9180 3805
Daily: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#7 THE SUSHI BAR - SALMON ABURI SUSHI 

The Sushi Bar is famed for their signature Salmon Aburi Sushi (S$16.90) that consists of salmon sashimi, tamago, crab stick and avocado, then wrapped with lightly grilled salmon slices and finished off with torched mentaiko. However, the standards are inconsistent and they vary from day to day.

Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road, #04-28
Singapore 228213
Tel: +65 9653 6464
Mon to Fri: 12:30pm – 3pm, 5pm – 9pm
Sat: 12:30pm – 9pm
Closed on Sunday
Nearest Station: Orchard

For more recommendations, read our guide to 16 value-for-money Japanese restaurants in Singapore.

Bacon Wrapped Egg Cups are just about the simplest form of happiness. They are easy to make, ingredients required are readily available, and when done well, they taste extraordinarily satisfying.

Possibly the most delicious breakfast you can make for yourself, we honestly think it is easier to screw up an egg omelette than this wondrous creation. Follow our recipe and you are on your way to amazing Bacon Wrapped Egg Cups for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper… anytime, actually.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

12 strips of Bacon
6 large Eggs
6 slices of White Bread
Butter / Cooking Oil

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

1. Brush the baking tray lightly with butter or cooking oil. This is to prevent the bread from sticking to the pan.
2. With a pastry ring, cut the bread and lay them on the bottom of each mould. You may cut the bread with a scissors.
3. Pan-fry the bacon until they are half-cooked. Note that the bacon should not be crispy.
4. Line the half-cooked bacon strips on the side of the muffin cups.
5. Crack the eggs into the mould and season with pepper. We suggest giving salt a miss since bacon is already salty, but if you prefer otherwise, sprinkle salt sparingly.
6. Bake for around 20 minutes at 180 degree Celsius until the eggs are cooked. Best served hot.

SOME CHEESE, MAYBE? 

Sometimes, we like to melt cheddar cheese into the moulds for an even better texture! Use cheddar shreds and sprinkle them before you crack the egg in to the mould.

Breakfast will be even more awesome from today onwards. You are welcome.

If you are exploring the Bras Basah and Bugis districts, you might want to join in the artsy-fartsy crowd and head over to the first container cafe in Singapore – yes, you heard us right! Situated at DECK, Snowy Village offers a noteworthy selection of Bingsu in an unusual container setting. A good dessert never hurts, right?

The container cafe holds approximately 12 seatings – one of the smallest Bingsu establishments that we have chanced upon so far, but it does make up for the lack of room with a homey space that is unique to its own. There is also an enchanting Alfresco dining area that is beautifully adorned with oil barrels and vines.

Other than Bingsu, Snowy Village has a menu of beverages and Korean sides.

Their signature Injeolmi Bingsu (S$12) enhances the conventional Korean dessert with a mixture of toppings such as Green Tea and Black Sesame mochi, peanut shavings and rice cakes. The soft and smooth ice shavings were a delight to savour, accompanied with a dose of condensed milk if you are keen on sweetening up your Bingsu.

Then, there is the Mango Bingsu (S$12.90) that comes with generous chunks of sweet mango atop finely shaved iced, and topped with condensed milk and mango syrup.

Some serious Bingsu feast awaits here at Snowy Village, indeed.

Snowy Village
120 Prinsep Street
Singapore 187937
Tel: +65 8822 1702
Daily: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis or Dhoby Ghaut

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best Bingsu in Singapore.

Eggs are incredible little shells of joy which can be cooked in so many ways – poached, scrambled, deviled, baked… it will take us forever to ramble on.

When you fall in love with eggs, you basically fall in love with the world of cafe breakfasts, ramen, omu rice or simply just anything with the rich gooey goodness. Well of course, for the genuine love for protein. Yes, we are with you on that.

Having that key item in your meal(s) can brighten up your day, or send you down the drain if it is not well-executed. Our expectations are high, and nothing should ever stop us from getting the egg-cellent dish. Egg lovers, you know exactly what we mean.

For those who hear us, don’t you agree with these 7 Things Only Egg Lovers Will Understand?

#1 A MUST IN MOST OF OUR MEALS 

If not, all of our meals.

We try to add an egg in whenever possible. A bowl of ramen is never compete until we see a Hanjuku Egg floating about in the flavoursome broth, and it requires a lot of self-control to pass up a plate of Eggs Benedict at a cafe.

Sometimes, we do extra egg with our char kway teow too!

#2 THEY BETTER FLOW

We aren’t even kidding, because we would be pissed off if the yolk does not flow!

Nothing sends us joy more than witnessing the sight of glistening egg yolks trickling down brioche buns, or slicing upon a 6-minute egg and being greeted by semi-boiled yolks.

And nothing irritates us more than overcooked poached eggs that is an absolute waste of money and calories. This frustration (and anger) might apply to every diner, but on our part, it is a hundred times more aggravating.

#3 PHOTOGRAPHS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED

Or self-encouraged. We often get too excited when a pretty egg dish is served up to us, and we are not letting go of any chances to photograph our glorious flowy egg yolks.

Any egg lover will have tons of photos/ videos of what we deem as “egg porn”.

Here are 11 things you never knew about eggs, including some fun facts and its health benefits.

#4 WE KNOW OUR EGGS 

Walk through the supermarket, and one will be greeted by trays of eggs in various colours, sizes and nutrient compositions. We understand our eggs, and are acquainted with facts about them – whether it is the differences between white or brown eggs laid by different breeds of hens, or the health benefits associated with consuming them.

Fun fact though: Eating 5 quail eggs is equivalent to 1 hen’s egg!

#5 ALWAYS EXPERIMENTING WITH COOKING THEM 

Since we are such major fans of these wondrous shells of goodness, it piques our interests in knowing how they are prepared in various ways. We are even more tempted in getting down to preparing them in the consistency we want.

It is every egg lover’s pride to present you a plate of perfectly executed sunny side up, or know Gordon Ramsey’s secret recipe to a beautiful plate of scrambled eggs (Video is on YouTube, by the way).

Heck, we would even get the half-boiled eggs perfect, else we are not eating them!

#6 YOU STOCK THEM UP AT HOME

It is almost illegal to have a refrigerator without eggs, and egg lovers will never let this happen. What is a kitchen without eggs?!

And, it is the security that lies within knowing that we are well-stocked with eggs at home, and that our source of comfort is always available when we need to whip up a meal.

#7 YOU’VE TRIED THEM RAW

It is true that egg yolks are high in cholesterol, but only the good kinds that are beneficial for your heart and your brain. Most egg enthusiasts would know, as they would have tried consuming this even without cooking, and there are tons of ways to eat them raw.

Break them into a bowl of porridge for breakfast, or use it as a dip for your meat when having steamboat. For those who have not heard of the latter, you are totally missing out.

Egg lovers must read our guide on the 10 most photogenic egg dishes in Singapore.

Speculoos Cookie Butter, or Cookie Butter in short, has been famed for its nutty and creamy flavour worldwide. This spread is essentially made with baked cookies, before crushing and mixing them with oil until they become a mouth-watering spread – akin to the texture and colour of peanut butter, but even better. We love cookie butter for its addictive taste and would eat it straight from the jar if it was not so fattening.

Speculoos Cookie Butter spread has been leaving its mark across desserts as one of the ultimate ingredient that can never go wrong – macarons, cakes, waffles, ice cream – you name it, they would probably have dominated it all already.

Join the party as we uncover 7 Speculoos Cookie Butter Desserts For The Cookie Butter Fanatics.

#1 51 FIVEONE DEGREES - SPECULOOS CUPCAKES 

The Speculoos Cupcake (S$3.80) at 51 FiveOne Degrees certainly left an impression. The fluffy and moist cupcake was a delight to savour, with a fabulous Cookie Butter spread encased in its core.

If that is not enough to impress, the cupcake is also topped off with a velvety buttercream and a little piece of Lotus cookie for an elevated texture. If you are a big fan of Speculoos Cookie Butter, you have to try this.

Blk 203, Toa Payoh North, #01-1113
Singapore 310203
Tel: + 65 6526 9328
Mon to Fri: 11:55am – 8:55pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Nearest Station: Braddell

#2 BLOOMSBURY BAKERS - SPECULOOS CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CRUMBLE TART 

As we bit into the Speculoos Chocolate Brownie Crumble Tart (S$6.50), we were already contemplating on ordering a second slice. This gem of a tart was a delicious party of chocolate brownie chunks and crisp Speculoos Cookie Butter crumble bits made from the finest of ingredients for us.

While you are at it, you can also order up their famed Speculoos Cheesecake (S$6.50) for an extra pampering – just shut up and take our money already.

30 Bendemeer Rd, #01-889
Singapore 330030
Tel: +65 6299 3450
Tue to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

#3 MACARON.SG - COOKIE BUTTER MACARONS 

Macaron.Sg is known for their uniquely flavoured macarons, made less sweet to cater to the Singaporean tastebuds. These petite little cuties will give you that sugar rush, but when they are sandwiched with Speculoos Cookie Butter filling?

Well, that is pure indulgence. These Cookie Butter Macarons (S$2.50 each) that we had were nothing short of amazing, and we cannot wait to head back for more!

Bakerz Lab
Sultan Plaza
100 Jalan Sultan, #04-40/41
Singapore 199001
Tel: +65 9855 1531
Mon to Fri: 10am – 7pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Nearest Station: Lavender

#4 NOM BISTRO & BAKERY - SPECULOOS RAINBOW CAKE 

Nom Bistro & Bakery is known for their rainbow cakes, and has recently introduced the Speculoos Rainbow Cake (S$7.90). A sight to behold, the soft and moist cake proved to be one of the better rainbow cakes out there, enriched with a decadent Speculoos Cookie buttercream that complemented the overall taste and texture of the cake.

Macpherson Community Club
400 Paya Lebar Way
Singapore 379131
Tel: +65 67473839
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Macpherson

#5 ONCE UPON A MILKSHAKE - COOKIE BUTTER MILKSHAKE 

Don’t we all just love milkshakes? This Cookie Butter Milkshake (S$9 for the regular portion) brings you a taste of heaven as you slurp on the thick and rich-tasting dessert drink. Trust us, they are so good that they are bound to wow any Speculoos Cookie Butter fans out there.

Capitol Piazza
13 Stamford Road, #02-31
Singapore 178905
Tel: +65 9823 3779
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 9pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: City Hall

#6 SPATULA - RIDICULOOS SPECTACULOOS WAFFLES 

This Halal bakery cafe serves a decent selection of bakes – think cakes, cupcakes, waffles and drinks. You bet their Ridiculoos Spectaculoos Waffles (S$13) is an absolute hit with many of their customers – comprising a wafer shard, biscuit crumbs, delicious Speculoos spread, and a single scoop of chocolate chip ice cream drizzled with maple syrup, we have to say that these waffles completed an otherwise plain afternoon!

87 Frankel Avenue
Singapore 458215
Tel: +65 6243 3208
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan or Bedok

#7 UDDERS - SALTED SPECULOOS 

Udders is no stranger to any dessert lovers out there, with its range of freshly made ice cream and famed liqueur ice cream conceptions.

The Salted Speculoos Ice Cream (S$3.80) is made with brown butter base with huge slices of Lotus cookies snugly sandwiched in between. Salted Caramel swirls are also added in for an elevated savoury kick!

246D Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6452 0803
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH: 12pm – 2am
Nearest MRT: Marymount

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Strawberry Jelly Hearts Cheesecake is not just another stunning dessert; if you do not have a clue, it actually tastes as good as they look, if not better. When the decadent cheesecake filled with fresh strawberries marries the distinctive crust base, and is topped off with a soft jello layering, it transforms into a medley of contrasting textures that will send you scrambling for seconds.

Gift ideas for Valentine’s Day? Checked! Or a simple birthday present that is filled with sincerity? This will do just fine! Sometimes, an afternoon of baking and a dosage of love is all we need to bring a smile to our loved ones’ faces.

Forget about purchasing them from the stores. This no-bake recipe for the strawberry jello cheesecake can be assembled in a timely fashion with a pocket-friendly cost. Who said preparing desserts are a chore? We can assure you this will be easy peasy.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE STRAWBERRY JELLY HEART CHEESECAKE

For the crust layer:
8-9 Crushed digestive biscuits
40g Melted butter

For the cheesecake layer:
250g Cream cheese
1 tablespoon Gelatin powder
50g Icing sugar
40ml Boiling water
1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
10-12 Strawberries

For the jelly layer:
2 boxes of Strawberry/Raspberry-flavoured Tortally
1/2 cup Boiling water
1/2 cup Cold water

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE THE STRAWBERRY JELLY HEART CHEESECAKE

1. Mix the digestive biscuits and butter together until you achieve a crumbly base. Line it at the bottom of the baking pan with a spoon while pressing them down simultaneously. After which, pop it into the refrigerator to chill while you start on the cheesecake filling.

2. With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla essence until they become fluffy.

3. In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder and boiling water and stir continuously.

4. Add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture and continue whisking.

5. Pour the final cream cheese mixture onto the hardened crust layer. Cut up a few strawberries in half (you may want to use a heart-shape cutter for prettier pieces), and assemble the strawberries on the cream cheese layer.

6. Pop it back into the refrigerator to chill for around 4-5 hours until the cream cheese layer is hardened completely.

7. Prepare the jelly layer by adding hot water to the Tortally jelly bits. Stir them until they melt. Pour in the cold water and mix well.

8. Pour the Jelly mixture on top of the cream cheese layer, and let it set in the refrigerator.

9. Slice and serve! You might want to dip your sharpened knife into hot water and clean them consistently while slicing through the Strawberry Jello Cheesecake to prevent crumbs from sticking to the knife.

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

This marvellous handmade dessert – or what is better known now as Ice Cream Rolls – from Thailand has been the talk of the town of late, and we are here to check out the hype.

Ice Cream Rolls are essentially made from pouring milk on an iced grill, before continuously smashing and chopping them skillfully while mixing in various toppings, be it fruits, chocolates or even marshmallows. The slightly hardened ice cream is thereafter rolled into thin pieces and drizzled with dessert sauces – so wickedly sinful, which makes us love them more.

If you have been salivating at videos of this sweet creation on your social media feeds, you should be treating yourself to a helping already. Many ice cream parlours in Singapore have picked up on this trend, bringing these Ice Cream Rolls closer to our doorsteps and our hearts.

That being said, check out these 5 Places In Singapore To Get Ice Cream Rolls!

#1 21 CUBE ARTISAN ICE CREAM

21 Cube Artisan Ice Cream is conveniently located at the premises of SCAPE. Thank God we have something chilled to pamper ourselves with after all that shopping in town.

Their Ice Cream rolls are sold at S$5.90 for 2 mixers and S$4.90 for 1 mixer – with your choice of base flavours and toppings. The chewy, melt-in-your-mouth ice cream rolls definitely did justice to the latest dessert obsession, and we want more.

SCAPE
2 Orchard Link, #04-01
Singapore 237978
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 11pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#2 COYORO

Good news for all the North-siders! Situated at the basement of the recently revamped Sunplaza, cOyOrO is the first stall that sells yogurt ice cream rolls. Yes, you heard us right! For those who prefer a lighter option, opt for this yogurt rendition instead.

Although the Cocoyoro (S$7.90) might seem a little pricey, it is prepared with fresh coconut, dried cranberries and even topped with a yoghurt soft-serve. With their intrinsically soft consistencies, Yogurt Ice Cream Rolls are more prone to melting, but it does not bother us because we finished ours within minutes (glutton like that).

Sun Plaza
30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-41
Singapore 757713
Daily: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sembawang

#3 GO FROST

Go Frost is an ice cream pushcart in the vicinity of Tampines Community Club. Though it might not be the most accessible, we will travel for ice cream.

Sink your teeth into the soft and decadent Ice Cream Roll concoctions. Priced reasonably at S$4.20 a cup, some flavours to try include the Banella (Banana & Nutella), Salted Caramel and even Bundung for a local twist. Are you tempted already?

BLK 201D, Tampines St 21
Singapore 524201
Daily: 2pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

#4 HAPPY ROLLIES

Happy Rollies first started out as a stall at the popular Geylang Serai but is now constantly rollin’ to various night markets in Singapore – with their locations regularly updated on their Facebook page so you will always be kept posted of their whereabouts!

Being a pioneer of the Ice Cream Roll trend in Singapore, we are pretty convinced they are the best. At S$5 per cup, expect to be pampered by premium ice cream flavours and toppings such as Kinder Bueno, caramel biscuits and other fruity picks to keep you sated.

Currently at:
1. Toa Payoh: 4th September 2015 –  21st September 2015
2. Next to Jurong East MRT Station

#5 THE FAMOUS ICE CREAM ROLLS SHOP

Granted, it requires a certain amount of courage to proclaim oneself as The Famous Ice Cream Rolls Shop and that further sparked our curiosity to check them out. This newest addition to Thomson V Two is a cosy Halal establishment selling mainly Ice Cream Rolls with a humble cafe seating.

At S$3.90 a cup, you can select from 6 yummy flavours and it comes with 2 toppings. For additional toppings, you can get it at S$0.50 each. So is it really so good that they deserve their name? We say it is definitely worth a try!

Thomson V Two
11 Sin Ming Road, #01-12
Singapore 575629
Tue to Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Closed on Monday
Nearest Station: Marymount

For more recommendations, read our guide on where to get Bangkok-style Coconut Ice Creams in Singapore.

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Fans of MUJI, the popular Japanese concept store, rejoice as they bring you something even bigger and better. Café & Meal MUJI – the first MUJI cafe in Singapore is now open at The Paragon. The Japanese cafe is adjacent to their current merchandise store in the mall, and we were most certainly thrilled by their arrival.

For those who spot a snaking queue, we urge you to join the crowd if you are one who are often seeking unique cafe experiences; it will be worth your while. Here’s what you can expect from Café & Meal MUJI at Paragon.

MUJI has been recognised as one of the most therapeutic places to shop at and has won the hearts of many. There is no denying that we are huge fans ourselves. And of course, the MUJI Cafe will be nothing short of a delight to be in.

At Café & Meal MUJI, expect simple fares with hints of Japanese influences executed using local ingredients. Their menu is kept simple – with set meals, a main dish, desserts and a variety of drinks to choose from.

The 3 Deli set meal (S$12.90) comes with your choice of 1 Hot Deli and 2 Cold Deli selections, and is accompanied with your choice of White Rice or Bread Rolls.

The health nuts can top up an additional S$1 for a Ten Grain Rice – essentially Japanese Rice mixed with Multi-grains that we are absolutely in love with.

Other than the Deli set meal, you can go for the all-time favourite MUJI Butter Chicken Curry (S$14.90) comes with Sakura chicken and vegetables.

MUJI Cafe also serves up some fantastic Japanese-style desserts. Be sure to order the Berry Cheese Cake (S$8.40).

Do not be fooled by its simple appearance, for when you sink your teeth into this decadent cheesecake, you will fall in love with its creaminess.

The Royal Pudding (S$5.40) wass smooth with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, complete with a generous drizzle of Houji-Cha syrup.

Once you are done with your meal, why not head to the MUJI Store for some retail therapy? Their household essentials, lifestyle products, stationeries and apparels are known to channel classic and hipster vibes that are irresistible to many.

There are a range of Japanese snacks and drinks, too! Don’t we all have a weak spot for Japanese products, really?

Cafe & Meal MUJI
Paragon Shopping Centre
290 Orchard Road, #04-36
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 6735 0123
Daily: 10am – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard or Somerset

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

We all have a weak spot for nostalgic places that remind us of the good times and bring us back to rekindle the fondest memories of the past. Singapore is evolving so rapidly, as it takes its place in being one of the busiest countries in the world. In the midst of all these mayhem, we sometimes find ourselves going back to our comfort zones to reminisce the good old carefree days.

For those who are looking for a piece of the past to hang on to, we are here to provide some guidance on where you can do so. These cafes in Singapore will bound to invoke some of your coveted childhood memories, or you can take the time to simply discover the vintage objects that the older generations used to live with when they were young.

You will love these Nostalgic and Retro Cafes In Singapore That Will Take You Back To The Good Old Days.

#1 BRUNCHES CAFE

Situated along Rangoon Road, this furniture-cum-bakery cafe has an exceptional decor, cluttered with countless of vintage furniture which you can bag home at a price. Here at Brunches Cafe, you will not feel like you are dining in the usual cafe setting but in a factory store instead. One of the most distinct furnishing includes a mini-cooper turned dining table, allowing you to dine with an nostalgic experience you will never forget.

96 Rangoon Road
Singapore 218381
Tel: +65 8685 8488
Mon, Wed to Sun: 9am – 7pm
Closed on Tue
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

#2 LE HALO

Nothing screams retro as much as Le Halo does. They have also paired up with an online shop to sell vintage merchandises; talk about things that will sweep you back to the past. The warm and inviting cafe is a delight to step into, every time. Expect to find games of the 90′s such as Happy Family, 5 Stones and rubrics cube on every table.

Blk 4, Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, #01-162
Singapore 162004
Tel: +65 9736 8087
Mon, Wed – Sun: 10:30am – 6pm
Closed on Tue
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

#3 MY AWESOME CAFE

This cafe will be hard to miss with a signage screaming “Chung Hwa Free Clinic” and an exterior of an old medicine hall – donned with hanging bulbs, retro furnitures and vintage knick-knacks. The Awesome Cafe serves really awesome sandwiches, croissants and salads and not to forget, Chinese medicine wines! Did we mention how much we love those motifs on the wall too?

202 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068639
Tel: +65 8428 0102
Mon to Tue: 7:45am – 10pm
Wed to Fri: 7:45am – 12am
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

#4 OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS

Old School Delights at Upper Thomson Road is possibly one of the most interesting vintage cafes around, with an interior modelled after a typical classroom – wooden tables, tiled walls, menu in the form of a student handbook and vintage supplies packed at the corner of the cafe. The cafe ties in with the cultural roots of Singapore, dishing out old-school favourites such as Nasi Lemak (S$6.90) and Hainanese Chicken Cutlets (S$8.90).

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215 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574349
Tel: +65 6458 4518
Tue to Fri: 11:30am – 10:30pm
Sat to Sun: 11am – 10:30pm
Closed on Mon
Nearest Station: Marymount

#5 OLD HABITS

Setting foot on Old Habits cafe is like walking into a museum filled with incredible finds of classic and retro items – typewriters, gramophones, vintage toys – you name it, they have it. They were all solely collected by the owner himself, and he now displays them in his cafe for everyone’s viewing pleasure. Time to snap away because those photos will be great for story-telling to your future generations.

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Blk 38, Telok Blangah Rise
Singapore 090038
Tel: +65 9644 2777
Tue to Thu, Sun: 11am – 9:30pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10:30pm
Closed on Mon
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

#6 SINPOPO BRAND

By the people of Awfully Chocolate, Sinpopo Brand caught our attention with its huge striking red signboard and its accompanying red gates. The cafe is furnished with a touch of retro-ness; think wooden stools, antique furniture and portraits. The menu is very locally inspired, with dishes such as the Rojak Slaw (S$10) and Luncheon Meat Marling Chips (S$6).

458 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 12am
Closed on Mon
Nearest Station: Dakota

#7 TIAN KEE & CO

This vintage provision shop turned cafe is no stranger to many, well known for its Paddle Pop Cheesecake (S$7.50) and its other range of delicious bakes. It sits at the foot of a two-storey old shophouse and is embellished with wooden stools, old marble table tops and a welcoming front. It also has an alfresco dining area where you can soak in the quaint vibes of the neighbourhood.

12 Dakota Crescent, #01-48
Singapore 390012
Tel: +65 6344 8527
Daily: 8am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

For more recommendations, read our guide to Singapore’s best cafes.

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

If you are looking for a place to spend a quiet afternoon at, Lepark at People’s Park Complex – an unlikely location for a cool mod-sin tapas bar, we know – counts as a recent discovery and is now our new hideout.

With its hole-in-the-wall setting, it might take a little more effort to hunt this cafe down, but we promise you will not be disappointed with a rooftop dining experience unlike any other.

With a scenic view overlooking Chinatown and the Central Business District, its name was inspired by the Malay slang “Lepak”, which was recently adopted by the Oxford Dictionary to mean the act of chilling or hanging out.

Lepark prides itself in that motto, evidently seen in the unique bench seatings rendered in the cafe that propels diners to bask in an atmosphere with great chill-out music at an alternative social space.

Lepark offers a menu with interesting fusion options, such as the SEY (S$12) – comprising soft shell crab, crab cake balls sitting on two nicely toasted mantou buns and finally drizzled with salted egg yolk sauce – where the medley of the bold flavours and distinct textures proved that one serving is simply not enough.

Another dish worth mentioning is their Poached Chicken Sushi (S$8 for 5 pieces) that is prepared by rolling homemade chicken rice into balls of sushi and wrapped with a thin strip of seaweed. A dollop of garlic chilli, egg floss and cherry tomatoes are then draped over it.

Our only gripe is that Lepark does not serve water. But fret not, for it carries a vast range of beers and drinks specially sourced from New Zealand. Beer flight options are also available for those who wish to sample a variety of beers at once.

Lepark
People’s Park Complex Level 6
1 Park Road
Singapore 059108
Tel: +65 6908 5809
Tue to Thu: 4pm – 11pm
Fri: 4pm – 12am
Sat: 11am – 12am
Sun: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

If you do not know what Nutella is, well, you have not truly lived. This hazelnut chocolate spread, or simply put, chocolate heaven in a jar is often a breakfast staple amongst many. Slather it on your slice of bread, add it into your dosage of coffee in the morning, or even throw in a dollop while preparing your milkshake – tons of ways which this glorious ingredient can be a part of your everyday life.

In our efforts to tickle your taste buds further, we have come up with a few recipes that are easy peasy. Think Nutella Mug Cakes, Nutella Brownies, Nutella S’mores – all of these can be prepared with minimal effort and the simplest of ingredients.

Tempted to try? You have to read on to find out what the 9 Easy Nutella Recipes You Can Try At Home are! Nutella lovers, you have been warned.

#1 NUTELLA OREO COOKIES

Everyone loves Oreo Cookies, but when the decadent Nutella spread marries the combination of the chocolate biscuits and cream filling – it hits all the right notes which will leave you craving for more. And yes, you should totally show this off on Instagram and tell everyone how they have been eating Oreo the boring way. Dunking our Oreo’s into milk will now be a second option.

Ingredients:
Oreo cookies
Nutella spread

Pry open the oreo cookies, and simply spread the Nutella onto the cream filling, then piece the chocolate biscuits back together. Voila! Oreo made better.

#2 NUTELLA BROWNIES 

Nutella Brownies are an easy feat. When done well, it forms a fudgy and cakey texture that will have you falling in love over and over again. We had a ball of fun whipping up this delicious creation, and guess what? This recipe only took us 3 ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare!

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup Nutella
2 Eggs
1/2 Self-raising flour.
Chopped Walnuts (Optional)

Preheat the oven at 180 Degree Celsius. Mix all the ingredients together till smooth, and pour the mixture into a baking dish that is lightly brushed with oil/ butter. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on the batter, then put to bake for around 20-25 minutes. Allow it to cool before serving.

#3 NUTELLA MUG CAKES

Surprise, surprise! These gorgeous no-bake mug cakes only took us 5 minutes to assemble. Best part? Every bite was packed with a resounding burst of flavours. Serve them with marshmallows, or you can even top it with your favourite fruits. Granted, this mother of all Nutella recipes is the first you should get your hands on.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons Self-raising flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons Nutella
2 tablespoons Milk
3 tablespoons Vegetable/ olive oil.
Icing sugar (optional)

Combine the ingredients together and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into a mug (choose a pretty one if you are intending to take a hundred photos of it!), then pop it into the microwave oven for approximately 2 minutes on ‘high’. Sprinkle some icing sugar for a finishing touch.

#4 NUTELLA POPSICLES 

Nutella Popsicles can be made with a grand total of two ingredients, and we love how they resemble our childhood favourite PaddlePops! This snack is a crowd-pleaser among children and also serves as a fuss-free dessert for anyone who has a sweet tooth.

Ingredients:
1 cup Milk
1/3 cup Nutella

Mix the Nutella and milk together until the Nutella has completely melted. It would be easier if you heat your milk up a little before mixing the Nutella in. Then, simply pour the mixture into your popsicle moulds. Freeze for around 3 hours before serving.

#5 NUTELLA S’MORES

S’mores are essentially dessert sandwiches made of two graham crackers, melted marshmallows and a chocolate spread of your choice. But of course, being the huge Nutella fans we are, we decided to create our own rendition of the dessert with a Nutella spread. Why not, right?

Ingredients:
1 Marshmallow
2 Graham Biscuits (Or just any biscuits of your choice)
Nutella Spread

Sit the marshmallow on one side of the graham biscuit and pop it in the oven for around 5 to 10 minutes at 120 Degree Celsius. In the meantime, spread the Nutella on the other side of the biscuit. Once the marshmallow has melted, take the graham biscuit out of the oven and piece the two biscuits together. Best served hot.

#6 NUTELLA FUDGE 

This rich and creamy dessert is definitely the most sinful one of the lot (you will soon find out from the ingredients list), but that did not deter us from experimenting with the recipe. These gorgeous Nutella Fudge got our taste buds tickling with excitement, and yes, you need to try it too. Forget about calories; they don’t count when we are partying with Nutella.

Recipe:
1 cup Nutella
2 sticks Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup diced Walnut (optional)

Line a baking pan with Aluminium Foil. Melt the Nutella and butter together in a bowl – you may want to seek some help from the microwave oven to do so. Continue stirring the mixture until it smoothens out. Add in the rest of the ingredients, and stir them together until the mixture thickens. Pour the concoction into the baking pan while smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and cut them up to your desired size before serving.

#7 NUTELLA COFFEE MILKSHAKE

Nutella Coffee Milkshake is probably the most decadent dessert drink to serve at a house party. Or it can simply be a sweet treat, because we do not exactly need a reason to reward ourselves. It requires the use of everyday ingredients which you can easily get from any supermarket – no more excuses to not make them!

Ingredients:
2 scoops of Vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup Coffee
2 tablespoon Nutella

Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend – yes, that is all you need to do!

#8 NUTELLA ICE CREAM

Nutella Ice Cream? Well, yes please! This scores as a comfort food for many, and even though it requires ingredients that are less sought after, we promise that the efforts would be worth it.

Ingredients:
1 cup Nutella
1 cup Condensed milk
1 cup Heavy cream / Thick cream

In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with a whisk until it becomes stiff – to the point where the cream would not topple even when you flip the mixing bowl upside down. Add in the Nutella and condensed milk and continue beating the mixture until it becomes stiff again. Freeze it for 5 hours or more before serving.

#9 NUTELLA FRENCH TOAST

French Toasts are incredibly easy to prepare, and the ingredients are very cheap and easy to find – just eggs and bread is all you need. But we like ours jazzed up with Nutella; it will make a splendid breakfast to get you pumped up for the day. Don’t forget to throw in some berries!

Ingredients:
1/2 Eggs
White Bread
Nutella Spread

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them until they turn fluffy. Sponge the bread in the egg mixture and fry it till golden brown – the control of fire is important as you would not want the bread to become charred. Lastly, slather your Nutella spread in between the slices of goodness, add your favourite berries, and breakfast is ready!

Here are 10 Nutella Desserts in Singapore that are every Nutella lover’s dream.

Bingsu is a popular Korean dessert which first started with ingredients primarily comprising of ice shavings, condensed milk, Korean rice cake and occasionally topped off with dollops of red bean or other similar fillings.

We can now find various renditions of this Korean dessert with toppings such as fruits, ice cream and even cheesecakes to suit the taste buds of many. This simple yet genius creation has captured the hearts of many Singaporeans, crowned as the perfect solution to bring the heat down.

That said, we have combined a list of the 8 Korean Bingsu in Singapore You Must Try. It is highly advisable to drag your friends or loved ones with you because the servings are usually huge, and more importantly, we believe that the best things in life should be shared.

#1 BING GO JUNG DESSERT HOUSE

Located at Guillemard Village, Bing Go Jung is one of the first Bingsu cafes to arrive in Singapore. This dessert house has since set the trend of serving authentic Korean Bingsu that will do the hype justice.

Their Injeolmi Bingsu (S$11) remains the best seller with finely shaved ice topped with soy powder, Korean rice cake, almond slices, and comes with an additional serving condensed milk – a dessert experience you will not and may never want to forget.

102 Guillemard Road, #01-01
Singapore 339719
Tel: +65 6440 5509
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

#2 CHICK N KEN

Other than serving mouth-watering Korean Fried Chicken, Chick and Ken also serves up beautiful bowls of Bingsu with a twist – the syrup comes in syringes, so that you can add in as much as you like, depending on your preferred levels of sweetness.

The Korean ice shavings here at Chick and Ken are coarser with slight similarities to our local Ice Kachang. We suggest you opt for their Cha-Yen Bingsu (S$12.90), an amalgamation of Thai and Korean flavours with honeyed Cornflakes, homemade Red Rubies and Thai Tea Agar.

Raffles Park
21 Lorong Telok
Singapore 049033
Tel: +65 9150 7257
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Closed on Sunday
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

#3 CAFE INSADONG

Finally, a cafe in Singapore that serves Bingsu affordably priced less than S$10! Even though prices are slightly cheaper, Cafe Insadong is always more than generous with their serving portions. Many people flock to the cafe for their famed Sweet Potato Patbingsu (S$9.80) with rice cakes sufficiently stuffed with sweet bean paste, sugared nuts and sweet potato mash to accompany the ice shavings. We have to say this bowl is a pretty photogenic one, huh?

279 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058828
Tel: +65 8533 2003
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 9:30pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 11:30pm
Closed on Sunday
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#4 NUNSONGYEE

This is undoubtedly one of the best Bingsu cafes in Singapore. Also known as “snowflake” in Korean, Nunsongyee has literally lived up to its name with their thinly shaved ice which has beckoned patrons to go back for more. Some of the signature Bingsus include their Black Sesame Bingsu (S$18.90) with black sesame powder, almond flakes, red bean paste and topped with Korean rice cakes which piqued our interests with its wondrous melt of flavours.

45 Burghley Drive, #01-04
Singapore 559022
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Closed on Monday
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan

#5 NUNSARAM KOREAN DESSERT CAFE

If you are heading to town, do swing by Nunsaram. Conveniently located at Orchard Central, it prides itself as the go-to cafe for desserts or simply a place where friends can hang out after a meal.

Most of the Bingsu in the cafe are presented with a scoop of ice cream sitting glamorously atop the pile of ice. We heard that they use fresh ingredients for every serving of Bingsu – such as the Sweet Potato Bingsu (S$12.90), where the purple paste is acquired from the sweet potato root itself.

Orchard Central
181 Orchard Road, #05-51/52
Singapore 238896
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#6 O’MA SPOON

Oma Spoon is a clear winner for us. Having their Bingsu was akin to eating snowflakes with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that all of us approved. Their Patbingsu (S$12.80) did the phrase “less is more” justice. We were in awe of how a classic Bingsu that was served in just sweet azuki beans atop milk ice shavings could rock our worlds with its heavenly medley of textures and flavours.

Somerset 313
313 Orchard Road, #04-20/32
Singapore 238895
Daily: 11am – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#7 SNOWMAN DESSERTS

The Bingsu at Snowman Desserts are bound to catch your attention, with highlights such as their Melon Bowl Bingsu (S$14), that is served beautifully in a melon bowl with finely carved balls of fruits, then topped with a delicious soft serve ice cream and condensed milk served on the side. We suggest you pour the condensed milk with discretion as it might get a little cloying for some.

Serangoon NEX
23 Serangoon Central, #02-04
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 4608
Daily: 11:30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

#8 TOMS N TOMS

Toms and Toms is a Korean coffee chain tucked at the secluded premises of Tanjong Pagar, with K-pop tracks playing all day long and caring Korean staff waiting on you. Their Yoghurt Cheesecake Bingsu (S$12.80) had an interesting fusion of flavours, with cheesecake toppings and delicate yoghurt ice flakes melting almost immediately in our mouths. The cafe opens as early as 7am, and also offers Free WiFi – much to our delight.

Icon Village
12 Gopeng Street
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 6225 6313
Daily: 7am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Being one of the new members to the cafe-hopping family in Singapore, OMB at Dunlop Street will be the dream come true of all bacon lovers. You probably already got that from its name – Oh My Bacon, geddit?

Let’s cut the chase and go straight to the point – bacon is used as much as possible in every dish in the menu at OMB – Singapore’s first bacon-inspired cafe. Even the simplest of dish will have its flavours elevated with bacon. You see, anything bacon is always good.

That said, OMB does a pretty fine job in whipping up both savoury and sweet treats. You can find many uncommon variations of bacon-infused desserts here such as Bacon Macarons, Bacon Brownies, Bacon Scones, and even Bacon Ice-Cream. Go crazy right about now.

Once you step into the cafe, you will be greeted with quotes and illustrations in relation to all things bacon. For the shopaholics, you can also grab your favorite bacon-inspired merchandises such as pillows, tote bags, and plushies decked out at the cafe.

Savoury bacon lovers should totally give the Bacon Bomb (S$28) a shot. Listen – pork, bacon, beef and cheese all wrapped nicely in a roll; how enticing does that sound? The original bacon roll is around 4 times the size of the samplers shown. Take a bite into it and you will find yourself sinking into a mass of deliciously grilled meat. We say get a fellow badass friend to get this badass job done.

Another crowd favourite is notably the Bacon Brownie (S$4.50). The chocolate fudge sitting on the brownie was generously topped with bacon slices; this dessert was a joy to savour. You can also opt for additional toppings of Vanilla or Bacon Ice Cream.

OMB (Oh My Bacon)
7 Dunlop Street
Singapore 209337
Tel: +65 6635 2633
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest MRT: Little India

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Being in a food haven like Singapore allows us countless opportunities to encounter new dishes and experiment with local flavours while meeting new people. Being Singaporeans, we are bound to possess certain dining traits that make us truly Singaporean.

Take a look around you and you might just see these interesting habits in those closest to you. Ever been asked by foreign friends about how Singaporeans are like? Here’s a sneak peek into some of the dining etiquettes that most Singaporean diners possess!

Here are the 10 Types Of Singaporean Diners You Will Meet Once In Your Life.

#1 THE CALCULATIVE ONES

These people are usually the ones who would provide us with the exact sum to pay at the end of the meal. Trust them to whip out their handy calculators to divide the bill down to the last cent – GST and service charge included! They are also usually the ones who will know of exclusive dining discounts and privileges, so do check with them often!

#2 THE SHARERS

The Sharers are the ones who will never fail to offer their bowl of Laksa or a piece of their gorgeously executed steak to their friends or loved ones. They are always the first ones to share, and the last to ask for anything in return. It is usually through these kind souls that we get to try the rest of the other items on the menu!

#3 THE DIVA

When it comes to The Diva, cafes and restaurants should brace themselves for some serious nitpicking! Extra gravy smudge? Plate with a chipped corner? Water not being topped up regularly? The Divas will be the ones to kick up a fuss over the smallest details and seem to have a liking for meet-and-greet sessions with restaurant managers.

#4 THE MOMS

As the name suggests, these people are, well, very motherly. They will be the first ones who would fill your plates to the brim, and are always going around to check if you’ve had enough to eat. Everyone loves going for BBQ or steamboat sessions with them as they would be the ones to cook and feed everyone with an endless supply of food! We do wish for our other halves to be like this, since the key to the heart, as they say, is through the stomach!

#5 PHONE ADDICTS

When we dine with the Phone Addicts, they are often seen having their heads burrowed in their phones, scrolling through social media platforms or chatting with someone else instead of engaging in a conversation with us. We know that you cannot get enough of your friends or cannot stop checking your Instagram, but many times, we wish that you would shower us with more attention because, well, we asked you out for a reason, right?

Read: 10 Signs You Are An Instagram Addict – And What You Should Do About It.

#6 FUSSY EATERS

These are the people whom you would hear saying, “I want to eat Char Kway Teow but I do not like it when they do not pluck the tip of my bean sprouts”. Or, “I am craving for a good cuppa, but I am also yearning for something cold and more refreshing”.

Yes, ’nuff said.

#7 THE INDECISIVE

One way to combat these people: look up the cafe or restaurant menu online and send it to them before you meet. That way, they will have ample time to decide what they want to order before the meal. Sometimes, it really kills the mood to dine with the indecisive ones especially when you are on an empty stomach or are already one step away from fainting.

#8 THE FOMOS

The FOMOs, or also known as Fear Of Missing Out. Those who have had buffets, you will know what we mean. These are the ones who would arrive right before the buffet commences and would start by piling food on their plates, even if it looks impossible to finish, just so that they do not miss out on anything.

#9 THE INSTAGRAMMERS

Alas, the ones that can be spotted almost everywhere! Friends dining with the Instagrammers, please be warned to not touch anything until they are done with snapping a hundred and one pictures.

And do not be alarmed if they stand up and start rearranging everything on the table! These people have attained a certain level of courage and are often oblivious to the stares and glares of fellow diners while they are trying to get that perfect shot in whichever way possible.

Just when you think they are done – oh, wait! Here comes SnapChat!

#10 THE ALCOHOLIC

But of course, we have the ones who cannot do without some booze. Wherever you are dining at and whatever cuisine you are eating, they need their alcohol. Period. Sake with sushi? Sure. Wine with steak? Anytime. Tiger Beer with Chicken Rice? Bring it on. Alcohol all day, every day.

Here are 10 ways to spot a Singaporean overseas (so you can pretend you didn’t see them).

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

From the people behind Lucha Loco, Super Loco is an upbeat Mexican restaurant along Robertson Quay that boasts Mexican vibes; it will enchant you to no end. The specially curated menu features Mexican street finds, power packed with delicious flavours that would be an absolute delight to your tastebuds.

The restaurant follows the colour theme of pastels and neon – inspired by the owner’s travels in the city of Mexico – and that adds to the fun of dining by the river walk.

With a menu full of Mexican delights and alcohol, be ready for a unique dining experience as you sip on some of their signature alcoholic concoctions while enjoying a dish or two from their dinner menu.

Since last year, Super Loco introduced a series of Mexican brunch items available on weekends. A striking contrast from the usual run-of-the-mill breakfast staples, these wondrous creations are usually found on the streets of Mexico, then gradually being served in cafes, and now, brought here to Singapore and onto your brunch plates.

A takeaway counter is also set up at the shopfront, and at night, they sell Mexican tacos, beers and soft serve for the supper fanatics. Merchandises specially imported from Mexico are also aplenty.

Fancy a Mexican Sandwich also known as a Torta? Then have a go at Super Loco’s Pulled Pork Torta (S$15) with shredded slow braised pork shoulders, habanero mayo, refried beans and topped off with an apply slaw – a medley of robust elements perfect for a hearty brunch on a weekend.

Super Loco
60 Robertson Quay, #01-13 The Quayside
Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6235 8900
Mon to Thu: 5pm – 12am
Fri: 5pm – 1am
Sat: 10am – 3:30pm, 5pm – 1am
Sun: 10am – 3:30pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Clark Quay

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Assam Laksa is a dish duly loved by many for its distinct spicy fish broth which brings about a complex burst of flavours, making it unbelievably satisfying and appetising. Every tourist who visits Penang is bound to be looking for a taste of this bowl of goodness. Locals too, treat this as a staple in their daily meals or even as a comfort food.

There is nothing more gratifying than slurping on the tangy and spicy broth for lunch or dinner, and it only makes you crave for more. The Assam Laksa is often served topped with an array of chopped vegetables with a spoonful of hae koh – a spicy shrimp paste dip.

Walk through any street in Penang, and you will be greeted by many stall vendors serving up bowls of this piping Assam Laksa to many of its patrons. It is addictive and is bound to get your stomachs churning in delight.

HOW IS IT PREPARED?

Though the flavours found in the Assam Laksa can be intense, its ingredients can be easily assembled and sourced from the wet markets. As derived from its name, one of the main ingredients found would be Tamarind, also known as Assam in Malay to give it a needed punch of tartness. Other than that, polygonum leaves, tamarind juice, lemongrass and mackerel are used to create a distinct sweetness in the Assam stock.

A spicy paste consisting of diced chilli, belachan and shallots are then poured into the stock before completion. Rice noodles are added in before garnishing it with chopped mint leaves, polygonum, lettuce, cucumber, pineapple and kantan.

HOW MUCH IS IT SOLD FOR?

The Assam Laksa is incredibly affordable, and can be purchased at RM5 – which amounts to less than S$2. Being one of the most famous hawker food in Penang, we are confident to say that one bowl is simply not enough. We always leave Penang with thoughts of having another serving of this spicy and appetising dish on our next visit.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT?

It can be found everywhere, and we really do mean everywhere. Since it is a commonly enjoyed hawker fare, we would recommend you to savour this from one of the street stalls for the most authentic flavours and a knoll of fresh ingredients. Who else is up for this great bowl of Assam Laksa?

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Located in the Central Region of Singapore, Toa Payoh is evidently one of the oldest regions in the country and is fondly remembered for its iconic dragon-shaped playgrounds. In the recent years, cafe entrepreneurs have started to take notice of the estate and introduced the cafe culture there, making it a perfect afternoon escapade for many.

More often than not, cafe hoppers are greeted with a peaceful and quaint environment that will never remind them of the stressful life in a city. Most of these cafes are situated near to one another, making it irresistible to conquer them all while you are at Toa Payoh – like a day trip in Toa Payoh, yes?

So, we did some rounding up, and here are the Cafes To Visit In Toa Payoh while you are in the area!

#1 CREAMIER

Creamier needs no introduction. Known for their premium ice cream flavours such as Thai Milk Tea and Earl Grey Lavender, this ice cream parlour has been ranked as one of the top ice cream parlours to try in Singapore. Their signature Belgian Waffles are evidently a crowd’s favourite too! This would be a great place for some summery treats on a hot afternoon, or for supper with your pals.

BLK 128, Toa Payoh Lorong 1
Singapore 310128
Tel: +65 6250 1476
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Closed on Mon
Nearest MRT: Braddell

#2 FROZEN BY A THOUSAND BLESSINGS

We were captivated by the interior decor of this ‘froyo’ parlour’ – think sleek wooden furnishings and a myriad of toppings on display. Priced at S$3.80 per 100 grams, build your own frozen yogurt! Choose from froyo flavours such as Pomegranate, Coconut, Green Tea, Chocolate, Mango & Soy and Natural. And of course, you have to dress your froyo with your favourite toppings.

BLK 126, Toa Payoh Lorong 1
Singapore 310126
Tel: +65 6259 8028
Daily: 11:30am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Braddell

#3 FIX CAFE

Alhough FIX Cafe is not very accessible, it is an increasingly popular cafe loved for their halal-certified homemade fares. With nothing above S$10, treat yourself to a menu of naanwiches, cakes, doughnuts with salted egg dip while lounging by the poolside in this alfresco dining cafe.

HomeTeamNs-JOM
31 Ah Hood Road, #01-06
Singapore 329979
Tel: +65 6256 1484
Daily: 11am – 10:30pm
Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh

#4 NICHE BOULANGERIE 

As you enter Niche Boulangerie, the aroma of the freshly baked goods will wake you up. Other than the usual cakes, muffins and bread, they offer interesting finds like sweet and savoury scones and a Western food menu – try the Bacon and Cheese Scones (S$4) and Banana Nutella Muffins (S$2.50).

BLK 128, Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-833
Singapore 310128
Tel: +65 9633 5108
Daily: 11:30am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Braddell

#5 SHROVE TUESDAY

Shrove Tuesday stands out with its striking decor. Other than dealing with sweet treats, the cafe also experiments with savoury waffle inventions such as Chicken Tikka with Butter Curry (S$13.90) and Angus Beef with Black Pepper (S$15.90).

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BLK 94, Toa Payoh Lorong 4, #01-32
Singapore 310094
Tel: +65 6258 2254
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Braddell

#6 THE DREAM CAFE

The Dream Cafe sits within an HDB block, and is a popular get-together spot among students because they offer several promotions that are exclusive to students. It is home to a variety of baked goods and ice cream on waffles. The cafe offers free wi-fi and a conducive environment for students, too!

BLK 163, Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-1016
Singapore 310163
Tel: +65 6258 3120
Mon to Sun: 1pm – 10:30pm
Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh

#7 THE DAILY PRESS

The Daily press cafe sets itself apart in the cafe scene by only serving sandwiches specially prepared from its sandwich machine and good cuppas from Liberty Coffee. The unpretentious cafe setting makes it a joy for patrons to just sit back and relax while enjoying some me-time in the quiet surroundings.

BLK 126, Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-561
Singapore 310126
Tel: +65 6258 0167
Tue to Sun: 10:30am – 9:30pm
Closed on Mon
Nearest MRT: Braddell

About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.

Picture this scenario: You are down and beaten up by the dreaded Monday blues and are in need of some comfort food to brighten up your day. You google for your preferred choice of cafe, only to realize that they are indeed too, not functioning on the first day of the week.

We have been there, done that and very much want to elevate your dull Mondays. Nothing screams comfort as much as food does, which makes it even more frustrating when some of the cafes you want to visit so badly are closed on the day you need them the most.

With that said, we are here to help you kickstart the week with a bang. Check out the cafes in Singapore that are open on Mondays to bring a smile to the start of your week.

#1 DAPPER COFFEE

The swanky interior of Dapper Coffee at Amoy Street resembles a cool British pub. The coffee aroma that filled the air was alluring and we were thankful for the good range of different coffee to choose from.

73A Amoy Street
Second floor
Singapore 069892
Tel: +65 9005 4790
Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

#2 DUTCH COLONY COFFEE

A coffee shop that started with a humble beginning at PasarBella, Dutch Colony Coffee Co. now has its own coffee roastery and academy at Defu Lane, as well as its new full-fledge cafe at Frankel Avenue.

We love the vibe of the new outlet in the Siglap neighbourhood. Other than coffee, Dutch Colony Cafe also serves a small selection of breakfast (S$5.50 – S$10), sandwiches (S$8 – S$14) and cakes on its menu.

113 Frankel Avenue
Singapore 458230
Tel: +65 6448 5852
Sun to Thu: 9am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kembangan

#3 FIVE & DIME

When our thought crosses Five & Dime, we would slowly be transported to the days when we savoured their Mentaiko Pasta (S$18), tossed in mentaiko sauce and topped with cod fish roe which was pure heaven. Tucked along River Valley Road, be charmed by its extensive menu selection that are available for both lunch and dinner. If you prefer just a small dessert, you can opt for their Salted Egg Lava Cake (S$12) too.

297 River Valley Road
Singapore 238338
Tel: +65 9236 5002
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest MRT: Somerset

#4 FIVE BY FIVE

The same people behind the now-defunct November 8 has opened a brand new cafe & bar concept in the same Thomson V One Building and it is called Five by Five (5 x 5).

Decked in an all-white interior with minimalistic wooden furnishings, Five by Five is one of the rare few cafes in Singapore that opens till midnight daily (except for Tuesdays).

9 Sin Min Road
#01-03, Thomson V One
Singapore 575630
Mon: 11am – 12am
Tue: Closed
Wed to Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat to Sun: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

#5 FLAVOURS FLING

Hougang has never been known to have a bustling cafe area, but Flavour Flings – located in the heartland neighbourhood of Hougang Avenue 1 – brings an interesting fresh face in to the neighbourhood. Flavour Flings offers a whole list of brunch menu items, with a lot of interesting dishes featuring eggs as its centrepiece.

Blk 121 Hougang Avenue 1
#01-1348
Singapore 530121
Tel: +65 6286 0051
Mon, Wed to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Hougang/Kovan

#6 DRURY LANE CAFE

Drury Lane Cafe revamped their menu recently, but popular classic dishes such as baked eggs and muffins are here to stay. Drury Lane Café’s muffins have captured the attention of many for its tastiness and unique payment concept – you get to pay whatever amount you deem fit and we hope everyone takes this opportunity to be generous and to appreciate the bakers, instead of stingy. The shophouse-cafe can be easily spotted with its bright red doorframe and workaholics rejoice – there’s free WI-FI too!

94 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088515
Tel: +65 6222 6698
Mon to Tue: 8am – 6pm
Wed to Fri: 8pm – 10pm
Sat to Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#7 FLOCK CAFE

Flock Cafe at Tiong Bahru brands itself as a hip and unpretentious cafe, serving some really great coffee. Try unique flavours such as the Orange Cinnamon Mocha (S$6.50), which you can’t find anywhere else! Flock Cafe also serves a range of all-day-breakfast staples such as Eggs Ben, while you sip on some coffee.

78 Moh Guan Terrace
Singapore 162078
#01-25
Tel: +65 6536 3938
Daily (except Tue): 9am – 5pm
Nearest Staion: Tiong Bahru

#8 FIX Cafe

Conveniently located at Toa Payoh, you can enjoy dining hearty homemade fares along the poolside. The cafe is known to offer affordable halal mains and sandwiches priced at S$10 nett. With salted egg yolk making its waves recently, you will be impressed by their fluffy sugared doughnuts (S$6) with salted egg yolk dips which would be worth any calorie.

Hometeamnsjon @ Balestier
31 Ah Hoon Road
Singapore 329979
Tel: +65 6256 1484
Daily: 9:30am – 10:30pm
Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh

#9 KITH CAFE

Kith Cafe is easily accessible with their three branches scattered around Singapore. Their coffee beans are sourced from only the best blends, and original recipes served are bound to leave you feeling incredibly satisfied. Be sure to try out their array of sandwiches, especially the Bacon sandwich (S12) with poached eggs, bacon, avocado and greens served on freshly grilled sourdough.

Watermark @ Robertson Quay
7 Rodyk Street, #01-28
Singapore 238215
Mon to Fri: 7am – 4pm
Sat to Sun: 7am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Clark Quay

#10 MISS MOLLY’S

Miss Molly’s menu may be a tough nut to crack but its fusion dishes such as Laksa Pasta with Prawns (S$13.80) and Har Jiong Kai Sandwich (S$8.80) have resonated well with the younger generation who are excited to try Miss Molly’s exotic offerings. While the taste of the special dishes remain debatable, Miss Molly at Tanjong Pagar definitely deserves some recognition for their brave attempt in marrying Asian flavours with Western cuisine.

2 Craig Road
Singapore 089662
Tel: +65 6222 2671
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#11 NOM BISTRO & BAKERY

With photos of their rainbow cakes going viral on social media, NOM Bistro & Bakery is a stranger to none. The Rainbow Cakes (S$8.90) taste even better than they look (they look real gorgeous by the way), and even comes in flavours such as Cookies & Cream, Speculous and Salted Caramel. Located conveniently at MacPherson CC, they also offer a couple of mains priced less than S$18 nett.

Macpherson Community Club, Level 1
400 Paya Lebar Way
Singapore 379131
Tel: +65 6747 3839
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest MRT: Macpherson

#12 ONE MAN COFFEE

Known for their signature 6-minute eggs, One Man coffee at Upper Thomson Road is also every coffee enthusiast’s idea of happiness. The cafe uses coffee beans from The Axil Coffee Roasters originated from Melbourne; you will be whisked away to Australia with its rustic and laid-back vibe. Just plop yourself on one of their comfortable seats and you will be set for some great me-time.

215R Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574349
Tel: +65 9658 1685
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Nearest MRT: Marymount

#13 REFUEL CAFE

Being the newest addition around Bedok Reservoir Road, this cafe in the East of Singapore boasts a humble interior with an adequate amount of sunlight shining in for great photo-taking. Affordably priced below S$14, the menu selection includes breakfast fares and mains such as their Full Tank (S$13.90). For the heart-landers, this could be your new favourite place to be.

Blk 744, Bedok Reservoir Road #01-3029
Singapore 470744
Tel: +65 6448 0015
Mon, Wed to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Closed on Tue)
Nearest Station: Bedok

#14 REVOLUTION COFFEE

For people who work in the Buona Vista area, Revolution Coffee at Portsdown Road is worth checking out for lunch. Look forward to handcrafted speciality coffee, all-day breakfasts, freshly baked goods and casual cafe food like sandwiches and pastas. Our only gripe is the poor ventilation of the cafe.

21 Media Circle, #01-03A
Off Portsdown Road
Singapore 138562
Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm
Tel: +65 6777 2110
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

#15 SELFISH GENE

Selfish Gene Cafe is nothing but generous with their serving portions. This cosy and functional space is one of the most popular hangouts for cafe hoppers, which is no surprise with their level of commitment and passion placed in delivering food of standard.

40 Craig Road
Singapore 089678
Tel: +65 6423 1324
Mon, Wed & Thu: 10am – 5pm
Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 5.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 5pm
Nearest MRT: Outram Park

#16 SPR MRKT

If you are a fan of Truffle Fries, then SPRMKT would be no stranger to you. Unlike other establishments, their Truffle fries (S$12) are sprinkled with seaweed bits for an added crunch. Other than serving up palatable breakfast dishes, the cafe is also home to certain household wares which you can bag home after a meal.

2 McCallum Street
Singapore 069043
Tel: +65 6221 2105
Mon to Wed: 8am – 9pm
Wed to Fri: 8am – 11pm
Sat to Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Downtown

#17 THE COFFEE BELT

Opened daily till 8pm, the third-wave coffee establishment is a great place to catch up with friends over a good strong cuppa and unwind into the late afternoon or evening. The Coffee Belt serves topnotch caffeinated beverages - prepared with Common Man Coffee Roasters’ premium 22 Martin blend – and a limited selection of snacks.

Lobby Level
Park Hotel Alexandra
323 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6828 8888
Daily: 7am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown / Redhill

#18 THE DAILY ROUNDUP

The Daily Roundup at The Working Capitol – one of the hottest co-working spaces in Singapore – serves a simple purpose of offering fresh food and coffee. The menu is conceptualised by French chef Julien Royer (formerly of JAAN fame), and the star dish has to be their great selection of both sweet and savoury crepes. We love the space for its free wifi and minimalistic interior.

1 Keong Saik Road
#01-02 The Working Capitol
Singapore 089109
Tel: +65 6338 8035
Mon to Sat: 8am – 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

#19 THE PLAIN

By the owners of The Bravery and Ronin, The Plain offers a fresh experience to cafe hopping with its casual and relaxed ambience. If you are not an early riser, you will be heartened to know that The Plain serves all-day breakfasts such as their Darling’s Eggs (S$14) – which was an absolute darling to our taste buds. The coffee served here were well-executed too.

50 Craig Road, #01-01
Singapore 089688
Tel: +65 6225 4387
Mon to Fri: 7:30am – 5:30pm
Sat to Sun: 7:30am – 7:30pm
Nearest MRT: Outram Park

#20 THE POPULUS COFFEE & FOOD CO.

Opened by the folks behind Department of Caffeine and Two Degrees North Coffee Co., The Populus Coffee & Food Co. opened its doors to public late last year, and it has been our favourite cafe in Singapore since.

You see, The Populs Coffee & Food Co. is everything a good cafe should be – a neat decor with plants and natural sunlight, comprehensive food menu with wholesome meals and homemade desserts, and a brilliant cuppa.

146 Neil Road
Tel: +65 6635 8420
Mon & Wed: 9am – 7 pm
Thu & Fri: 9am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9.30am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Outram

#21 THE TIRAMISU HERO

Aptly named so, The Tiramisu Hero at Jalan Besar serves one of the best Tiramisu-in-a-jar in Singapore. Other dishes offered here includes savoury pasta dishes and a range of other sweet desserts, but we suggest going right for their signature Mommahero (S$7.50) tiramisu for some sugar rush.

121 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207548
Tel: +65 6292 5271
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

#22 TWO BAKERS

Two Bakers is one of the popular faces in Jalan Besar’s cafe scene. The two chefs here are Le Cordon Bleu Paris-trained so you can be sure that their food here is of standard. The YTB or Tau Yu Bak (S$13.80) pull pork sandwich topped with fried egg, is a popular choice.

88 Horne Road
Singapore 209083
Tel: +65 6293 0329
Mon to Thu, Sun: 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

#23 YAHAVA KOFFEEWORKS

With numerous coffee machines and beans on display, Yahava Koffeeworks would be any coffee lover’s dream place to be, especially for folks staying in the North of Singapore. It serves coffee from single origin beans sourced from different parts of the world, with various pastries and cakes sold to complete your drinking experience.

4 Jln Gelenggang
Singapore 578188
Tel: +65 6554 7080
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Nearest MRT: Yio Chu Kang or Ang Mo Kio

#24 20F SPECIALTY COFFEEHOUSE

20F Specialty Coffeehouse is a cafe that sits in the Jalan Besar neighbourhood, and is especially cosy with 4 separate sitting areas. The cafe gets pretty quiet after meal times, so that is the best time to visit if you want to snap some great photos quietly or to read a book in peace with a cuppa.

20 Foch Road
Singapore 209261
Tel: +65 6291 4940
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

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About the writer:
Cassandra is a staff writer for ladyironchef. During her free time, she fuels her passion for fashion through shopping and indulges in all things food. She loves anything egg related and is always ready for a cafe-hopping adventure.