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.

The feeling of breaking open a semi-cooked egg yolk is almost unbeatable and is every foodie’s guilty pleasure. Admit it – most of us are big fans of eggs and even bigger fans of the versatility of this tiny, yet wonderful treasure chest.

An egg can add wonder to just about anything. An onsen egg on a warm bowl of ramen, poached eggs on toast or perfectly scrambled eggs that melt in your mouth; we love them all.

We have decided to put together this list of the best #EggPorn dishes that taste as good (or even better) than they look. Here is our pick of the 10 Most Photogenic Egg Dishes in Singapore.

#1 SCOTCH EGGS – BY THE FIRE

From the team behind Immanuel French Kitchen at trendy Salute Coffeeshop in Alexandra, comes their latest two-month old concept, By The Fire, located just opposite I12 Katong. Amidst the array of affordable Western fare such as a 200g Hangar Steak (S$19), we can’t help but fall in love with their perfectly cooked Scotch Eggs (S$6.90) with a mouth-watering runny centre. One is not enough.

125 East Coast Road
Tel: +65 9185 4824
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

#2 SCRAMBLED EGGS – CLUB STREET SOCIAL

We all know that it isn’t easy to perfect scrambled eggs but Club Street Social aces their rendition of this breakfast staple with their Scrambled Eggs with Fontina & Chives. Unpretentiously served with just a few slices of toast, the creamy and consistent texture of the eggs are enough for you to return back for more.

5 Gemmill Lane, off Club Street
Tel: +65 6225 5043
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat: 9am – 10.30pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

#3 SIGNATURE DRY CHILLI PAN MEE – KIN KIN CHILLI PAN MEE

Opened last year near the Tai Seng industrial area, Kin Kin gives us a reason to travel all the way down with their Signature Dry Chilli Pan Mee (S$5) that features a runny poached egg on top of handmade noodles and served with minced meat and meat balls. Scoop a generous spoonful of their dried chilli on the side and break the yolk to mix in for the complete experience.

534 MacPherson Road
Tel: +65 6743 1372
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

#4 KAGOSHIMA WAGYU DON – KINSA SUSHI

Once in awhile, cravings for a hearty bowl of Wagyu don will surface but the struggle to find an affordable yet delicious bowl is imminent. Kinsa Sushi’s Kagoshima Wagyu Don retails for a pocket-friendly amount of S$24.80 only. For the price, you get perfectly seared wagyu slices on rice, served with a poached egg; a deal hard to find anywhere else.

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

#5 THE “KRUSTY KRAB” BENEDICT – LITTLE DINER

Tired of the usual Eggs Ben on smoked salmon or ham on toast? This quirky brunch-only “Krusty Krab” Benedict (S$19.50) from Little Diner features a golden deep-fried crab cake on top of toasted brioche, served with bacon, asparagus and a homemade chipotle aioli hollandaise sauce.

789 Bukit Timah Road
Tel: +65 6466 4088
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village/Botanic Gardens

#6 CHICK N EGG – PADDY HILLS

Paddy Hills is an Instagrammer’s heaven – good food and a beautiful restaurant interior. From their dinner menu, the Chick N Egg (S$20) is an undisputed star. You might initially complain about the slightly hefty price tag, but once you sink your teeth into the ultimate combination of crisp chicken skin, garlic fried rice and runny egg yolk, you will be running back for more. Every component of this dish is executed professionally and we love how this dish looks on camera; magnificent!

38 South Buona Vista Road
Tel: +65 6479 0800
Daily: 8.30am – 5pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Haw Par Villa

#7 PLASTER BLASTER – SPRINGLEAF PRATA PLACE

Plaster Blaster (S$5) is Springleaf Prata Place’s contribution to the Ultimate Hawker Fest 2014. This unique prata dish features ham on top of a plain prata topped off with a runny poached egg and homemade masala hollandaise sauce. You’ve probably never seen prata done quite like Springleaf’s version and it is a must-try from their menu besides their famous Ultimate Murtabak.

53 Jln Tua Kong
Tel: +65 +65 8693 5393
Daily: 7am – 12am
Nearest Station: Bedok

#8 THE BAD BOY BURGER – THE ROYALS STEAKHOUSE

As a specialised Muslim steakhouse near Arab Street, we were pleasantly surprised by The Royals Steakhouse’s range of delicious steaks and burgers on their menu. The Bad Boy Burger (S$22) is our top pick. Perfectly pink in the centre, the steak is topped with melted cheese, turkey and a beautiful and runny sunny side up egg. The burger buns were buttered then toasted to a nice crisp to hold the patty and topping together well.

10 Jln Pisang
Tel: +65 6291 3326
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

#9 CARBONARA – WICKED GARLIC

Wicked Garlic is a popular dining spot in the Central Business District for two reasons – their inexpensive nett prices and delectable comfort food. Try their simple Carbonara (S$8.90), al dente pasta served with bacon and a beautiful egg yolk, topped off with parmesan. Quickly mix the yolk in with the rest of the pasta for the perfect creamy Carbonara texture that is so good, you’ll lick the plate clean!

10 Anson Road
#01-37, International Plaza
Tel: +65 8509 2942
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 9pm
Sat: 11.30am – 8am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#10 TUNISIAN – WILD HONEY

Wild Honey’s rendition of the classic Tunisian (S$20) dish of Shakshouka is possibly our favourite dish out of their entire all-day-breakfast menu. A tomato stew that’s peppered with spices, littered with chorizo slices and crowned with two eggs, is paired up with a simple tomato salsa and toasted bread. Break the yolk with the bread and dip deep into the stew for an outstanding burst of flavours.

333A Orchard Road #03-02
Mandarin Gallery Singapore
Tel: +65 6235 3900
Mon to Thu, Sun: 9am – 8.30pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.