Lau Wang Claypot has closed its original outlet in Serangoon Central.

It first started as a small stall in Yishun before opening its full-fledged eatery in Serangoon. Lau Wang is best known for its variety of yummy claypot dishes that are really affordable and delicious.

There are many dishes to choose from, ranging from spicy sambal prawns to their signature sesame chicken—all of which are freshly made to order over a hot wok, which gives each dish a complex savoury flavour and charred aroma.

Fans of Lau Wang Claypot can still visit them at their other outlets at Oasis Terraces, Tampines 1, Singpost Centre, Bugis+, as well as two new outlets at Pasir Ris Mall and Plantation Plaza @ Tengah. They also have another sister brand, Lau Wang Claypot Legacy at One Holland Village.

Opened by the team behind The Brewing Ground in Joo Chiat, RIANG is a new casual dining concept along Jalan Riang, in the Serangoon neighbourhood which doles out brunch, larger mains, coffee and cocktails. It officially opens to the public today (2 Nov 2022).

RIANG is taking over the space by the former Babba (which is also by The Brewing Ground). This came as as a surprise as the now-defunct Peranankan cafe & restaurant only opened in late Feb this year, and it seems too soon to forgot a new concept like that.

Well, maybe the Peranankan concept didn’t work out and the owners have more exciting plans for RIANG.

From brunch classics, larger mains and all-day desserts, RIANG’s extensive menu has something for everyone.

You can come here for brunch and coffee in the day and communal-style sharing plates with cocktails in the evening.

Some of RIANG’s signatures include the Ultimate Breakfast Burger (S$20), Homemade Quiche (S$10) and Crab Mayo Croissant (S$18) from the brunch menu, and the Hot-Fried Chicken Burger (S$17) and Potato & Leek Croquette Burger (S$16) in the lunch menu.

Another thing to look forward to is RIANG’s all-day dessert menu, which features plated desserts by the in-house pastry team.

Photos credit: RIANG

RIANG
15-9 Jalan Riang
Singapore 358987
Mondays to Fridays: 9 am to 9.30 pm
Saturdays to Sundays: 8 am to 9.30 pm

Read our guide to cafes in Serangoon neighbourhood.

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge, a popular Teochew Porridge eatery at Teck Chye Terrace (near Serangoon and Kovan), is closing on 19 June 2022.

The founder, Ah Seah, first started his Teochew porridge stall at the now-defunct Lim Tua Tow market in the 1950s and they relocated several times over the years before settling at the current location at Teck Chye Terrace for the past 11 years.

Other than Ah Seah Teochew Porridge, there are also several eateries located along Tech Chye Terrace and they include 8 degrees Taiwanese cafe, Yaowarat Seafood, Jangsu Korean BBQ Restaurant and Amika Cafe.

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge offers more than 50 variety of dishes, including braised dishes, stir-fried vegetables and steamed fish. The signature dishes include minced pork, handmade fish cake, and stingray.

Photos credit: Ah Seah Teochew Porridge

It is such a shame that a traditional Teochew porridge eatery is closing down and we hope that they will consider to make a comeback in the near future. Meanwhile, you have until 19 June 2022 to try their popular Teochew porridge.

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
31 Teck Chye Terrace, Singapore 545731
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm

Amika Cafe & Bar is the newest cafe to open in the Serangoon neighbourhood, taking over the space vacated by Two Bakers at 9 Teck Chye Terrace.

It opened on 8 May 2022 with a soft-launch menu serving all-day brunch, Asian-inspired mains and drinks.

On Amika Cafe & Bar’s menu, you can find the usual brunch fare including Eggs Benedict (S$22), Big Breakfast (S$20) and Breakfast French Toast (S$16.50).

Photos credit: Amika Cafe & Bar

It serves several interesting Asian-inspired mains and sides such as Laksa Pasta (S$18), Char Siu Pork Ribs (S$24), Chilli Crab Sauce with Mantou (S$R14) and Thai Moo-Ping (S$12).

For those of you who are staying in northeast Singapore, read our guide to cafes in Serangoon for brunch, savoury mains and desserts

Amika Cafe & Bar
9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720

Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery is an institution which has been dishing out Singapore-style old-school breads—or better recognised as buns—for decades.

While everyone has their favourites (and there are only a handful of surviving traditional bakeries in Singapore), we grew up with Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery at Serangoon Garden Market and it is our go-to place whenever we want to satisfy our craving for old-school buns.

“Zai Lai, Zai Lai!”

The daily fresh bakes from Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery are a true testament to the standards of old-school local-style breads.

The stall occupies two units in the buzzing Serangoon Garden Food Centre & Market, and since young, we’ve watched the two uncles picking breads from the shelves and calculating the total sum in godlike speed.

Queues are often seen especially in the morning when trays after trays of freshly baked buns are put up, and during lunch hour. Very often, they sell out by 2pm.

Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery has quite the selection of old-school buns. Pillowy soft with a brown skin and white interior, tears apart easily, and exudes a distinct fragrance that we grew up knowing.

The Butter Bun is probably the most famous one, while the Cheese Bun comes close in terms of popularity. The Hamburger is essentially chicken luncheon meat enveloped in soft bun, and the Kaya Peanut is our all-time favourite.

The aroma of the bakes often fill the market, and despite inflation and rising food costs, their prices remain low and the uncles are ever humble of their successes.

Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery
49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-45 Garden Market
Singapore 555945

Read our guide on the traditional bakeries in Singapore you should support.

Mention Serangoon Gardens and most people will think of the famous Chomp Chomp Food Centre. However, there is really more to the food scene at Serangoon Gardens than just the famous hawker stalls.

Here is our Serangoon Gardens Food Guide featuring restaurants, cafes, and eateries you have to visit when you are at Serangoon Gardens. P.S. We are working on a separate guide to the hawker stalls at Serangoon Garden and we will be sharing that soon.

APOLLO COFFEE BAR

One of our favourite cafes in Serangoon, Apollo Coffee Bar in Serangoon Gardens is opened by the same guys behind the popular Atlas Coffeehouse and Columbus Coffee Co. It has already made quite a name for itself with its Mediterranean-inspired brunch creations.

P.S. Apollo Coffee Bar is a dog-friendly cafe; you can also bring your dogs and dine at the outdoor area.

65 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6246 3875

BAKER & COOK / PLANK SOURDOUGH PIZZA

With several outlets across the whole of Singapore, Baker & Cook has become a familiar mainstay in our local bakery cafe scene. Besides their dignified selection of viennoiserie and pastries, they also offer savoury mains.

87 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555983
Tel: +65 6241 5548

CHONG QING GRILLED FISH

When one mentions kao yu, the first place that instantly comes to most people’s minds is Chong Qing. They are popular for having a large variety of kao yu cooked in different ways, with some of their popular items being their Signature Charcoal-Grilled Fish Hot Pot as well as their Small Golden Snapper in Spicy Fragrant Broth.

2 Maju Ave, Singapore 556680
Tel: +65 6702 6680

Photo credit: Chu & Co

CHU & CO

Nestled at 15 Lichfield Rd near Serangoon Gardens, Chu and Co is a pet-friendly bakery cafe with freshly-baked bread, pastries, coffee and gelato. The backyard is a great place to hang out with your friends and furkids.

15 Lichfield Rd, Singapore 556835
Tel: +65 8874 7615

DAN’S STEAK

Opened by Daniel Ong, Dan’s Steaks is a steakhouse with a slight Korean twang and it will provide free banchan (Korean side dishes) just like the usual Korean restaurants.

Other than large-format steaks, Dan’s Steaks also offers a range of 250g – 350g grass-fed steaks, wagyu steaks, USDA Prime steaks.

And do not miss out on the fantastic side dishes. The creamy and buttery Mashed Potatoes completely stole the show, while we also loved the Cream Spinach with Fried Egg.

12 Maju avenue (Opp MyVillage)
Singapore 556690

EAST TREASURE SPECIALITY PRAWN NOODLES

Established by the team behind Astons, East Treasure Speciality Prawn Noodles offers prawn noodles with two flavours—local and Penang style. Each bowl of prawn noodle comes with prawns, generous portions of pork belly slices, pork ribs, fried and braised Spanish pork tail, fresh bean sprouts and vegetables.

#B1-K1 to, Maju Ave, K5 1, 556679
Tel: +65 6509 0977

FUEL BEAST

Looking to eat clean? This shop in MyVillage provides healthy protein bowls and smoothies, with prices starting from S$9.90 for a main.

1 Maju Ave, #01-05 MyVillage
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 9002 4816

HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN

Opened by Chef Tan-San—who was previously from Tonkichi and Tampopo—Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen is a casual eatery at myVillage which has authentic tonkatsu and ramen at relatively affordable prices.

Their ramen is decent by most standards, but the real star of the show is their tonkatsu. We love their Premium Pork Loin and at S$22.90, it is better and cheaper than most of the tonkatsu that we’ve had at other tonkatsu places in Singapore.

1 Maju Avenue,
myVillage @ Serangoon Garden, #02-07/8/9
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6509 9952

HANWOORI KOREAN RESTAURANT

Hanwoori Korean Restaurant is one of those under-the-radar restaurants that only Korean food lovers in the know and residents will find their way here.

The owner is a jovial lady that is so passionate and hospitable, she makes you feel like you are dining in a hole-in-the-wall joint in Korea.

76 Serangoon Garden Way
Tel: +65 6283 6339
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

ICG CHICKEN & BURGER

Located at the basement of myVillage, ICG Chicken & Burger specialises in Korean fried chicken and burger. The Korean fried chicken flavours include original, sweet & spicy, sweet garlic, spicy Gangjung, garlic soy, creamy onion, and cheese.

ICG Chicken & Burger has another outlet in the west at West Mall.

#B1-23, 24, 14 Maju Ave
Singapore 556691

ISSHIN MACHI

Taiwanese restaurant chain, Isshin Machi has opened a new outlet at Serangoon Gardens and it will be taking over the former space vacated by Nic & Tom Eatery.

Isshin Machi
55 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555951

LITTLE FARMS BAR + GRILL

Popular speciality grocery chain, Little Farms has opened its 7th outlet in Serangoon Gardens at myVillage and it includes a dining concept which has a grill-focus menu that is prepared with all-natural, gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. The al fresco dining area is also a pet-friendly space where you can bring your furkids along.

KOTA ZHENG ZONG BAK KUT TEH

This popular Johor Bahru-based restaurant started from humble roots, beginning as a mere push-cart. With over 40 years of experience and cooking their special herbal Bak Kut Teh over a charcoal flame, they are undoubtedly one of the best Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Malaysia.

The Signature Claypot Bak Kut Teh is served according to the number of portions ordered. You can order the standard mix of Pork Rib, Pork Belly, Pork Tail and Pork Leg or choose any of the above to add into their signature herbal broth. Each clay pot is topped with a generous helping of Fried Beancurd Skin.

68 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555964
Tel: +65 6974 8280

MACHI MACHI

Widely known as Jay Chou’s favourite bubble tea brand, Machi Machi’s second outlet is located at Serangoon Gardens.

Machi Machi offers diverse flavours of bubble teas such as fresh fruits, cream cheese and lattes. Choose from five different tea bases: Tieguanyin Oolong Tea, Sun Moon Lake Black Tea, Pekoe Jasmine Green Tea, and Ceylon Highland Black Tea.

2 Maju Avenue Singapore 556680

MAISON KAYSER

If there’s any place we can count on for solid artisanal bread and opulent pastries, it would be Maison Kayser. This esteemed French artisanal bakery has been around since 1996, with outlets across several countries.

Taking over the former Bakerzin’s space in MyVillage, Maison Kayser has classic savouries and elegant bakes, from stuffed croissants to chocolate eclairs.

1 Maju Avenue, MyVillage at Serangoon Gardens, #01-26/27/28
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6509 8184

OBLONG

Oblong is a dessert cafe in Serangoon Gardens that offers pretty decent ice cream. Their waffles come dressed in a variety of flavours such as tiramisu, charcoal and pandan gula melaka.

10 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556688
Tel: +65 6858 2320

PA BUL LO KOREAN BBQ

Pa Bul Lo Korean BBQ Restaurant at Serangoon Gardens will bring back your favourite memories of Korea with their Charcoal Pork Belly, Yangnyum Dak Galbi and Korean Army Stew.

63 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555959
Tel: +65 6677 2795

Photo credit: Plonk

PLONK

Australian bar Plonk has just the right ambience for after-work drinks with your colleagues and friends. Carrying wine from Australia and even Europe, go all out at their fully-stocked bar and Mediterranean food.

7 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556685
Tel: +65 6286 4688

POW SING KITCHEN

Established in 1983, Pow Sing Kitchen at Serangoon Gardens dishes out traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice and zi char fare.

We have been patronising Pow Sing Kitchen for years and the Chicken Rice is always very satisfying. We will go so far as to say that it is one of the best chicken rice restaurants in Singapore.

59 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6284 0800
Nearest Station: Serangoon

RK EATING HOUSE

RK Eating House is our favourite prata restaurant in Singapore. The prata place is open for 24 hours so you can get your prata fix at any time of the day. Besides prata, they also have other Indian-Muslim options such as murtabak and Indian rojak.

1A Kensington Park Road
Singapore 557253
Tel: +65 6289 5379
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI THAI KITCHEN

Up for some spicy, sour and full-flavoured Thai cuisine? Make your way to Soi Thai Kitchen where you can feast on tom yum soup, basil pork and Thai fried rice to your heart’s content.

58 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555954
Tel: +65 6282 3788

SRI SUN EXPRESS

A popular hangout spot among the young crowd, Sri Sun Express is a 24-hour eatery that serves up a smorgasbord of Indian supper favourites from the classic roti prata (done in possibly a hundred different ways), murtabak to even some innovative creations such as their masala tacos.

Another common sight here is their massive 3-litre drink towers.

56 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555952
Tel: +65 6282 2325

SUN RAY CAFE

This secluded pet-friendly cafe is situated on the fringe of Serangoon Gardens and it caters to both animals and humans, with an extensive selection of dishes at really affordable prices including S$10 for Eggs Benedict, S$8 for French Toast and S$2.5 for a cup of 5 oz white coffee.

79 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559218
Tel: +65 6283 8700

Photo credit: The Açaí Collective

THE AçAÍ COLLECTIVE (TAC)

The Açaí Collective (TAC) uses unsweetened organic Açaí and frozen bananas for their Açaí base, and it is topped off with fresh fruits, grains and seeds; the Açaí is 100% sugar free.

1 Maju Ave, #01-08 myVillage
Singapore 556679

THE LARDER CAFE

Hearty brunches and wholesome beverages are exactly what The Larder Cafe is good at. This cafe started out at Toa Payoh and has opened a second outlet at Serangoon Gardens.

Boasting a plethora of mains, brunch, big bites and desserts, you can expect to be torn between their delectable options. There’s even alcoholic drinks and a kids’ menu!

66A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6253 8382

Photo credit: Waa Cow! Yakiniku

WAA COW! YAKINIKU

Known for its flame-torched wagyu beef bowls and other Japanese donburi, Waa Cow! has opened a new Japanese Yakiniku restaurant at myVillage in Serangoon Gardens.

Waa Cow! Yakiniku is a brand new grill-it-yourself dining concept featuring different beef cuts—such as karubi, oyster blade, striploin, and ox tongue—as well as a selection of pork, chicken and vegetable options.

Waa Cow!
1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679
myVillage

Read our guide to 22 cafes in Serangoon neighbourhood.

From trendy cafes serving brunch and coffee, to dessert places with waffles and ice cream, the Serangoon neighbourhood has countless of eateries that are worth exploring.

Here are 23 cafes in the Serangoon area you should definitely check out.

APOLLO COFFEE BAR

One of our favourite cafes in Serangoon, Apollo Coffee Bar in Serangoon Gardens is opened by the same guys behind the popular Atlas Coffeehouse and Columbus Coffee Co. It has already made quite a name for itself with its Mediterranean-inspired brunch creations.

P.S. Apollo Coffee Bar is a dog-friendly cafe; you can also bring your dogs and dine at the outdoor area.

65 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6246 3875

BAKER & COOK

With several outlets across the whole of Singapore, Baker & Cook has become a familiar mainstay in our local bakery cafe scene. Besides their dignified selection of viennoiserie and pastries, they also offer savoury mains.

87 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555983
Tel: +65 6241 5548

Photo credit: Chu and Co

CHU AND CO

Nestled at 15 Lichfield Rd near Serangoon Gardens, Chu and Co is a pet-friendly bakery cafe with freshly-baked bread, pastries, coffee and gelato. The backyard is a great place to hang out with your friends and furkids.

15 Lichfield Rd, Singapore 556835
Tel: +65 8874 7615

Photo credit: Cottontail Creamery

COTTONTAIL CREAMERY

More than just an ice cream cafe with artisanal ice cream, this charming Taiwanese-owned cafe in Serangoon also has brunch, waffles, crepes and coffee on their menu. Food options include Beef Tacos, Breakfast Burger with Scrambled Eggs, and Italian Meatball Spaghetti.

Block 326, Serangoon Ave 3, #01-378
Singapore 550326
Tel: +65 8118 7552

DUTCH COLONY COFFEE CO

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 five outlets across the island including the one at New Tech Park near Lorong Chuan MRT Station.

151 Lorong Chuan
#01-08 New Tech Park
Singapore 556741

Photo credit: Eleven Strands

ELEVEN STRANDS

It’s not every day that you find a French-inspired cafe, and one that’s nailing their dishes, at that. Eleven Strands is founded by the same guys behind South Union Park, with both of their menus sharing slight similarities.

66 Yio Chu Kang Rd
Singapore 545568
Tel: +65 9487 1398

Photo credit: Joji’s Diner

JOJI’S DINER

Located at 534 Upper Serangoon Road which is just 5 minutes away from NEX, Joji’s Diner stands out with its neon signboard and cute decor which has all-day breakfast, burger, rosti, waffle, ice cream and milkshake from 10am to 10pm.

534 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534549
Tel: +65 8292 9478

KOOKS CREAMERY

Lava cookies with ice cream may not be the trendiest dessert anymore but who cares about trends if it’s good. And, few places do this hot-and-cold treat as well as Kooks Creamery does.

Founded by two sisters, this minimalistic cafe is a hotspot for sugar junkies. There’s just something about warm gooey matcha chocolate and cold velvety ice cream that really hits the spot for us.

211 Serangoon Avenue 4, #01-02
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 9006 8748

OBLONG

Ditch the plain old waffles and jazz things up with some red velvet waffles at Oblong, a dessert cafe in Serangoon Gardens that offers pretty decent ice cream. Their waffles come dressed in a variety of flavours such as tiramisu, charcoal and pandan gula melaka.

10 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556688
Tel: +65 6858 2320

PINTS & CONES

Located along Serangoon Avenue which is just 5 minutes away from Nex, Pints & Cones is an ice cream cafe which serves ice cream, thyme waffles as well as craft beers.

304 Serangoon Ave 2, #01-02
Singapore 550304

Photo credit: Plonk

PLONK

Established in 2013, Plonk is a neighbourhood Australian-style restaurant & bar at Serangoon Gardens opened by an Australian from Melbourne. It dishes out hearty breakfasts, sharing platters and a range of organic and natural wines.

7 Maju Ave
Singapore 556685
Tel: +65 6286 4688

RACHELRAX CAKES

Rachelrax Cakes started out as a home-based business and it made a name with their signature Galaxy-Glazed Dome Cakes. It has started a small takeaway shop at Lim Tua Tow Road selling an assortment of tarts (think Orh Nee, Lychee Rose, Kaya Toast, and Chendol), Tiramisu, Chamomile Cheesecake and Galaxy-Glazed Dome Cakes.

Do note that there is no dine-in area and it is for takeaway only.

12 Lim Tua Tow Rd
Singapore 547735

SUN RAY CAFE

This secluded pet-friendly cafe is situated on the fringe of Serangoon Gardens and it caters to both animals and humans, with an extensive selection of dishes at really affordable prices including S$10 for Eggs Benedict, S$8 for French Toast and S$2.5 for a cup of 5 oz white coffee.

79 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559218
Tel: +65 6283 8700

Photo credit: The Better Scoop

THE BETTER SCOOP

Formerly known as Just Because Creamery, The Better Scoop has opened a new outlet at 264 Serangoon Central which is just next to Nex.

As compared to their original outlet at 8 Jalan Legundi in Sembawang, The Better Scoop’s new shop in Serangoon Central will have a bigger selection of ice cream.

264 Serangoon Central, #01-203, S550264
8 Jalan Legundi, #01-08, S759274

THE LARDER CAFE

Hearty brunches and wholesome beverages are exactly what The Larder Cafe is good at. This cafe started out at Toa Payoh and has opened a second outlet at Serangoon Gardens.

Boasting a plethora of mains, brunch, big bites and desserts, you can expect to be torn between their delectable options. There’s even alcoholic drinks and a kids’ menu!

66A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6253 8382

THE PLAIN JANE

If The Plain Jane was an actual lady, we’d fall head over heels for her straight away. This pretty little cafe in Serangoon does impeccable swiss rolls — airy sponge layers laced with fresh luscious cream.

We adore their Earl Grey Swiss Roll (S$5.90), which emanates a robust tea fragrance. Accompany it with their Matcha Latte (S$5.50/hot, S$6.50/cold) for a loaded caffeine fix.

Blk 211, Serangoon Ave 4, #01-10
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 6281 2477

INFUSION ROASTERY CAFE

A Korean-inspired minimalist bakery cafe, Infusion Roastery Cafe is where you can enjoy pastries and cakes—that are baked on premise—with a cup of speciality coffee. This sleek cafe and coffee bar has certainly raised the standards of neighbourhood cafes in Singapore.

10A-E, Yio Chu Kang Rd
ICB SHOPPING CENTER
Singapore 545524

Read our guide on cafes in Kovan and Lorong Ah Soo neighbourhoods to dine at.

Joji’s Diner is a new American diner in Serangoon which offers all-day breakfast, burger, rosti, waffle, ice cream and milkshake from 10am to 10pm.

Located at 534 Upper Serangoon Road which is just 5 minutes away from NEX, Joji’s Diner stands out with its neon signboard and cute decor.

You can enjoy a classic American dining experience without breaking the bank. They serve affordable mains which are priced between S$5.90 to S$12.90.

Some of the dishes that you can find on the menu include:

• French Toast with peanut butter and strawberry jelly (S$5.90)
• Smashed Burger (S$11.90)
• Pancake Stake (S$7.90)
• Chicken N Waffle (S$12.90)
• Mac & Cheese (S$5.90)
• Big Breakfast Plate (S$12.90)

Photos credit: Joji’s Diner

Joji’s Diner
534 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534549
Tel: +65 8292 9478

Having made its name as an artisanal dessert cafe at Horne Road, Two Bakers has opened their second outlet along Teck Chye Terrace. Helmed by Le Cordon Bleu Paris trained chef, you can expect the same quality food and French-fusion desserts at the Serangoon outlet.

Have you ever searched high and low for a particular treat from your childhood, yet to no avail? Well, with Two Bakers’ new Nostalgia dessert series, you can relive those beloved flavours and memories once again.

In addition to their new selection of nostalgic desserts, Two Bakers also offers a whole new menu of mains, including a specially crafted dinner menu at the Serangoon outlet. With the mission to serve wholesome food for the soul and the motto of “eat well live well”, here’s why you really should drop by Two Bakers’ new outlet soon!

From now until 30 Aug 2019, our readers can quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy 25% off mains for weekdays lunch and dinner (Tuesdays to Fridays), excluding Public Holidays.

MAINS

RIBEYE STEAK DON

Definitely the star of our main courses, the Rib-Eye Steak Don is one indulgent rice bowl at Two Bakers. Atop a bed of warm rice sits a generous serving of marinated rib-eye steak, fresh cucumber slices, daikon radish, and a 62-degree celsius sous vide egg.

The beef was tender, juicy and full of flavour. Perfectly cooked to medium-rare, it paired so well with the fluffy rice. For more textural variety, mix the sous vide egg and enjoy all the goodness all at once.

S&S DON

Named after its star components, the don consists of seared scallops, grilled salmon, a sous-vide egg, furikake, edamame beans, sweet corn and a house-made chilli crisp topping on fluffy white rice. It’s sprinkled with some ebiko to add an extra element of fresh seafood flavour.

The best way to eat the don would be to first poke the sous-vide egg, letting the runny yolk coat the rice and toppings. Our favourite part of the dish had to be the house-made chilli crisps because they were so flavourful and it gave the dish a needed kick of spice, balancing out the rich flavours of the scallops and salmon.

ALL-STAR BURGER

Available at the Serangoon branch during lunch and dinner, the All-Star Burger (S$18) is one burger that is well-stacked with quality ingredients. Think well-seasoned patty that is thick and juicy and made out of minced beef chuck that sits with fresh and crunchy tomatoes and greens.

The burger also features grilled bacon slices that added a nice saltiness, completed with a fried egg and some cheddar. Slathered with pickled mayonnaise, the burger is held together with buttered buns. The burger is also served with a side of either fries or salad.

MUSHROOM ALFREDO PASTA

Springy al-dente linguine noodles are coated in a sauce made from mushrooms, white wine, confit garlic, parmesan and cream. The pasta is topped off with a medley of shiitake and button mushrooms and another dusting of parmesan cheese.

The pasta, though unassuming in its looks, packs a huge amount of flavour with every bite. The savoury sauce coated each noodle well, ensuring that every bite of pasta would taste of that umami-filled cream.

The topping of grilled mushrooms lent even more earthy and savoury flavour to the pasta.

LOCALLY-INSPIRED DESSERTS

Known for their artisanal desserts, we enjoyed a selection of locally-inspired sweets from Two Bakers’ Nostalgia Dessert Series. This series aims to awaken the child in you with each bite of their dessert.

If you’re planning on trying a few of the desserts, we suggest that you eat it accordingly to the flavour profile – from light to heavy – so you can fully experience each cake.

BAO ZI

Their bestseller “Bao Zi” (S$8.50) is probably the cutest of the lot. Shaped like a bao and served in the dim sum basket, this cake is made up of chrysanthemum white chocolate mousse, yuzu, lemon and matcha sponge. Very delicate oriental flavours; oh, how we loved this!

Like a cloud, the mousse was light and slightly perfumed, providing a good contrast against the zest from the citrus components as well as the bolder matcha sponge. It’s recommended that you cut all the way through the cake so you can taste all the components together.

PADDLE POP CHEESECAKE

Inspired by our popular childhood ice cream is “Paddle Pop” Cheesecake (S$8). Deceivingly created to look like a stick of very familiar ice cream, prepare to let this cheesecake boggle your mind!

The “Paddle Pop” Cheesecake is made from raspberry, lime, passionfruit and Blue Pea flower infused into the cheesecake. It is then backed by a nutty almond crumble. It wasn’t too cloying and the sweetness of the cake was very balanced.

ONDEH ONDEH

A rendition of the Nyonya dessert, Two Bakers’ Ondeh Ondeh (S$8.50) sees gula melaka jelly and pandan sponge encased in coconut mousse, then covered with desiccated coconut.

Reminiscent of kaya, the cake was light and fragrant. The desiccated coconut provided a good bite against the incredibly smooth coconut mousse.

CHOCOLATE RICE CAKE

Chocolate lovers will also have something to end their meal on here with Two Bakers’ Chocolate Rice Cake (S$8.50). Made to look like old-school swiss rolls and slice cakes covered in the iconic chocolate rice sprinkles, this cake transforms a nostalgic classic into a modern favourite. 

Cutting it open, you’ll see elements of 64% Valhorna chocolate mousse, white chocolate cremeux, cacao nibs and chocolate sponge. Finished simply chocolate sprinkles, this is why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

MIN JIAN KUEH

Last but definitely not the least, we tried Two Bakers’ Min Jian Kueh crepe cake. We were excited to hear that one of Singapore’s favourite hawker desserts were being turned into a modern pastry!

Delicate Crepes are layered with Salted Caramel Chantilly Cream and Peanut Butter, then topped off with a thick coating of Chopped Roasted Peanuts. The cake was not too heavy on the palate and was extremely nutty.

The savoury note from the peanut butter and crushed peanuts added a nice touch to cut through the sweetness of the crepes and cream.

BEER PROMOTION

In celebration of the opening of their second outlet, Two Bakers is having a beer promotion all day long—enjoy a bottle of beer for S$10 or a bucket of five bottles of beers for S$40 for a limited time only!

From now until 30 Aug 2019, our readers can quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy 25% off mains for weekdays lunch and dinner (Tuesdays to Fridays), excluding Public Holidays.

Two Bakers
9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720
Tel: +65 6241 6393
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 10am – 11.30pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

This post was brought to you by Two Bakers.

Inspired by their Melbourne travels, owners Januver and Chomel started Scissors Paper Stove to celebrate the diversity of Asian culinary techniques and our communal dining culture.

Their menu focuses on a neat range of tapas that are great for sharing among friends and family, as well as other homemade recipes and a small selection of desserts. The cheerful space is perfect for any occasion—whether you are in the mood for a morning pick-me-up or some booze to unwind after a long day.

While some may say that Asian fusion tapas served in colourful tingkats and Asian-inspired cocktails—think vodka with amaretto, milo and condensed milk—sound too much like a marketing gimmick, we applaud the team’s creativity in using familiar Asian flavours to create something new.

Scissors Paper Stove impresses at first sight with its funky outlook; the cafe has pastel chairs, a rainbow zig zag wall and neon lights that spell out the cafe’s name.

Since tapas (2 for S$20, 4 for S$36, 6 for S$48) is what the cafe is known for, we decided to pick two that caught our immediate attention—the Pork Belly and Beef Burger.

The cafe’s Pork Belly tapas dish is indeed unusual; what you get is chilled slow roasted pork belly that is paired with coriander, ginger sauce and caramelised shallots.

The Beef Burger is made up of a savoury beef patty, melted cheddar cheese and fresh vegetables which are sandwiched in between two hot buttered buns. The mini beef burgers came in perfect tapas sizes that make it easy for consumption and the patties had a great bite to them.

Other Asian fusion tapas include Beef Skewers, Chorizo Sausage, Pineapple Chicken, Baby Portobello Mushroom and Bruschetta.

If you happen to drop by in the afternoon, their affordable lunch sets are worth every penny. For S$12, you get the soup of the day, a main of your choice and a hot drink. We opted for the Baby Pork Rib which came with sweet and sticky barbecue sauce and coriander on the top for that umami explosion in your mouth.

Scissors Paper Stove is more selective when it comes to their array of desserts, with only four options on the menu. The Pandan Churros (S$5) had a crispy exterior that is coated with a thin layer of sugar for a nice crunch. The only downside was that the insides of the pandan-infused pastry was too soft for our liking. Dip it into gula melaka syrup for added sweetness and flavour.

Scissors Paper Stove
9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720
Tel: +65 6242 0021
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Serangoon

You have seen molten lava cakes and molten cheese tarts, but have you tried Kooks Creamery’s exploding molten lava cookies?

This humble ice cream parlour in Serangoon got us all excited with homemade cookies that ooze out molten goodness, alongside a huge range of ice cream flavours that range from light and refreshing fruit sorbets to rich and creamy options.

The cafe is small and intimate with ample natural light flowing in, and also has bouquets of flowers on display (and on sale too!) so you have ready props for your photos. Thumbs up for the thoughtfulness!

Our readers can quote ‘ladyironchef’ to get 50% off the second Molten Lava Cookie Set from now until 31 January 2017. This promotion is valid from Mondays to Fridays.

FRESH, HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

Kooks Creamery’s ice cream range is extensive and you get about 20 different flavours (S$3.60 single, S$6 double, S$8.40 triple, + S$0.50 for premium flavours) to choose from.

Some flavours are mainstays; others rotate seasonally. Their signature flavours are Brown Butter, Raspberry Lychee, Nougat, Milk Cereal, Arabica Coffee and Coconut—and these are available every day.

The Raspberry Lychee, a refreshing sorbet, was one of our favourites. Apart from that gorgeous shade of fuchsia, you can really taste the fresh berries with only a slight hint of tartness without being overly sour.

Besides that, you must try the Arabica Coffee flavour because it reminded us strongly of Kopiko, a classic coffee sweet that is a childhood favourite of many. The coffee flavour was strong but it did not have that super robust and bitter flavour, possibly catering to a more general audience.

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN COOKIE SET (S$8.50) – LEGIT AF

Molten cookies are actually pretty novel and unique and you can find this kickass treat at Kooks Creamery. The folks at Kooks Creamery spent months of R&D to perfect their molten cookies recipe. The end result? The cookies are crumbly on the outside; soft and chewy on the inside.

Served with a scoop of ice cream of choice, the good old combination of warm pastry and cold ice cream is one that always lifts our spirits.

“The classic cookie is elevated with a molten lava center. Each cookie is baked upon order and served warm. Add a scoop of homemade ice cream to it and you can watch the magic happen.”

Every cookie is baked upon order and the cookie will be served to you in 10 minutes—warm and fresh out from the oven, brimming with the aroma of freshly baked cookies.

They took a classic cookie and elevated it with a molten lava center, added a scoop of ice cream and ta-dah! Fuss-free, unpretentious and seriously good.

Once the cookie reaches your table, the server will add a scoop of your ice cream of choice on top of the cookie, and you can watch the magic happen. That is some serious food porn you have to look out for.

We picked Raspberry Lychee sorbet for this cookie as the refreshing sorbet complements the rich chocolate extremely well. However, some will argue that having a creamy flavour would suit the cookie better; well, each to its own.

You can also have the molten cookie on its own (S$5.50), without the ice cream. But what’s the fun in that?

MATCHA MOLTEN COOKIE SET (S$8.50)

Or you can go for this green beauty, the Matcha Molten Cookie. The matcha inside the cookie, while not overly rich, is still rather sweet so you might want to pick an ice cream flavour that would cut the sweetness—Black Sesame would pair well.

EARL GREY MOLTEN COOKIE SET (S$8.50) - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Earl Grey Molten Cookie is the latest flavour on the menu and it is just the cutest thing for Christmas. Deck with pretzel ears and dressed in a bed of cranberries, the earl grey molten cookie is a limited edition flavour.

While we thought the taste of earl grey could be stronger, the flavour was actually well-elevated with a scoop of Kooks Creamery’s signature nougat ice cream; it was certainly redeemed.

GREAT BLENDS OF TEA

Need a drink to pair up with your desserts? Why not get a nice cup of flavoured tea (S$3.50 warm, S$4 iced)? Try the Strawberry Sundae, Jasmine Blossoms or even Pomegranate Roobois.

Remember to quote ‘ladyironchef’ to get 50% off the second Molten Lava Cookie Set from now until 31 January 2017. This promotion is valid from Mondays to Fridays.

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Kooks Creamery
211 Serangoon Avenue 4
#01-02
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 9006 8748
Tue to Thu, & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Closed: Mon
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Festive Opening Hours
24 Dec 2016 (Sat): Closed
25 & 26 Dec 2016 (Sun & Mon): 12 – 10pm
1 Jan 2017 (Sun): 12 – 10pm
2 Jan 2017 (Mon): Closed

This post is brought to you by Kooks Creamery.

Serangoon Gardens is one of the oldest estates in Singapore with a history so rich. And it is home to some of the best restaurants and cafes, with household names such as Pow Sing Restaurant & Chomp Chomp Food Centre. But apart from the hoi polloi of barbecue seafood joints, Serangoon Gardens has so much more to offer.

It is a rather populated private residential estate, but the residents have it all because it is such a self-contained area when it comes to food. Whatever you have a taste for, we can be pretty sure you can have (most of) your cravings satisfied.

A recent round-up had us compiling this definitive guide to the restaurants, bars and cafes at Serangoon Gardens, and with this, you can start planning your gatherings and meals at the wondrous Serangoon Gardens enclave!

ARBITE

Opened by three secondary school friends, Arbite is a well-known name in the local cafe scene, serving exceptionally good cafe fare. We love that their thick-cut Truffle Fries comes in a generous portion that is perfect for sharing. Other than that, they have a pretty awesome pasta dishes too.

66A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6287 0430
Mon to Fri: 11.30 am – 3.00 pm, 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 11.00 am – 10.30 pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

BAKERZIN

This quaint outlet sits at the foot of myVillage and it is somewhere you can enjoy a slice of cake and a drink. There is a also a wing for takeaway breads and cakes, and we love the artisanal range of fresh daily bakes.

1 Maju Ave
myVillage
Tel: +65 6634 5638
Singapore 556679
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Eve of PH: 10am – 10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

DESSERT BOWL

The interior of Dessert Bowl will sweep you to Hong Kong as it was modelled after a typical Hong Kong dessert house. Durian Mousse and Mango Pomelo Sago are notably the popular choices.

80A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555976
Tel: +65 6285 1278
Tue to Thu: 1pm – 10.30pm
Fri to Sun: 1pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

HANWOORI KOREAN RESTAURANT

Hanwoori is definitely the place to go to for inexpensive Korean fare. It is the residents’ favourite! Side dishes aplenty and a range of Korean dishes await. Their range of communal stews are the heartiest, and almost every table orders that! Go during lunch hours and you get simple S$10 fares that differs daily.

76 Serangoon Garden Way
Tel: +65 6283 6339
Singapore 555972
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

HAPPY DAZE POP CULTURE RETRO CAFE

Happy Daze is one of the longest standing tenants. People gather here for the familiarity, some come here to watch their matches, while most just love the laid-back vibes. Share some Chicken Wings or Cheesy Fries with your friends, before digging into their hearty mains that range from pastas and pizzas to Western classic like Crispy Pork Knuckle.

11 Maju Avenue
Serangoon Garden Estate
Singapore 556689
Tel: +65 6285 2885
Daily: 3pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

OBLONG

One of the signature waffles at Oblong is the Red Velvet Waffles and Ice Cream combination (S$11), with cream cheese sandwiched between two red velvet waffles and topped with an ice cream flavour of your choice.

10 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556688
Tel: +65 6858 2320
Thu to Sun: 12pm – 12am
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

ONE MAN COFFEE

This popular coffee joint has since expanded from their first outlet in Thomson, and now also sits inside myVillage at Serangoon Gardens. Coffee lovers will revel in the glory of their delicious blends from Axil Coffee Roasters in Melbourne and have it with a side of their menu items such as the French toast and Big Brekkie.

1 Maju Ave #B1-23/24
myVillage at Serangoon Gardens
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6636 7666
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

POW SING RESTAURANT

This restaurant has been in Serangoon Gardens for as long as we can remember, offering one of Singapore’s best Chicken Rice. Their food is always consistently good, and it is one place we’d never think twice to place our faith in. Besides chicken rice, Pow Sing also whips up amazing nonya dishes such as the deep-fried Golden Tofu, Babi Ponteh and Lemon Prawns.

65 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 +65 6282 7972
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

RK EATING HOUSE

But of course, we all need prata in our lives, right? RK Eating House is always the most crowded outlet here at Serangoon Gardens. Its popularity is evident, and it is the residents’ favourite place for supper and weekend breakfasts.

And they deserve this popularity, for amidst the chaotic crowd, they always manage to keep their pratas crispy, warm and with just the right amount of oil. We will go so far as to say that RK Eating House has one of the best roti pratas in Singapore.

1 Kensington Park Road
Singapore 557253
Tel: +65 6289 5379
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

SUN RAY CAFE

Dog lovers will be familiar with this name as Sun Ray Cafe is one of the few dog-friendly cafes in Singapore. It is not exactly within Serangoon Gardens, but it is just farther up from the main area if you need somewhere to dine with your furry friends. Well, some have also boldly claimed that the coffee served here is one of the best!

79 Brighton Crescent
Serangoon Gardens
Singapore 559218
Tel: +65 6283 8700
Mon & Tue: 6pm – 11pm
Wed & Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

SUSHI TEI

Sushi Tei is not an unfamiliar name among Singaporeans and their Serangoon Gardens outlet is perpetually packed. Serving Japanese food at affordable prices, Sushi Tei is a convenient choice if you have a hankering for Japanese food when in Serangoon Gardens.

64-64A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555960
Tel: +65 6283 7117
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

THE COFFEE DAILY

Also on Brighton Crescent – a short 2-minute drive from Serangoon Gardens – The Coffee Daily is a cosy space where you can have a cup of coffee and desserts. On the menu, they have sandwiches, waffles with ice cream, and a selection of desserts like Chocolate Lava Cake and Rainbow Cake.

75 Brighton Crescent
Tel: +65 6284 8894
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 9.30am – 11.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

YOGIYO KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

The Korean Fried Chicken trend is still going strong here in Singapore and Yogiyo Chicken brings to table authentic and affordable Korean fried chicken available in 5 different flavours – crispy, sweet, sweet soy, hot soy and fire soy.

1 Maju Avenue
#B1-K1, myVillage
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 9617 9785
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

iSTEAKS DINER

Relocated last year to a unit on the second level of myVillage, iSteaks has been offering affordable steaks and Western staples since their Day One. From $14.50 onwards, you can enjoy a range of cuts of steak from Wagyu Ribeye and Australian Tenderloin to Porterhouse and New Zealand Ribeye.

1 Maju Avenue
#02-03 to 06, myVillage
Tel: +65 6285 8839
Singapore 556679
Mon – Thu, Sun: 110am – 11pm
Fri& Sat: 11am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Lorong Chuan/Serangoon

For more recommendations, read our guide to 16 charming cafes in Serangoon and Kovan.

Located just across the Serangoon Stadium, it is pretty easy to miss The Plain Jane – a quaint little cafe which just opened recently; it is unassuming, but definitely worth looking out for. The interior is filled with vintage items and collectibles, and how we love those hanging lightbulbs.

Jane, the lady boss (hence, the name of this cafe) shared about her daily fresh bakes with much enthusiasm. Do not expect rainbows cakes and bright bakes here, because Jane likes to keep everything simple. Well, The Plain Jane, right?

While the cafe is still working on their brunch menu, you can meanwhile enjoy a small menu of savoury items. Else, grab a nice warm cuppa alongside their signature Swiss Rolls. The Plain Jane seems like just the best place for a some nice quiet me-time.

We ordered an Earl Grey Swiss Roll (S$5.90) to try and being avid fans of tea-anything the robust flavours of Earl Grey won us over.

We settled for a glass of Iced Latte (S$6) to complete our afternoon. Yes, always a fan of Iced Latte and this cool glass sure gave us the caffeine kick that we needed.

Jane had us try some of her new creations such as Red Velvet Brownies, Peanut Butter Cookies and our surprising favourite – Fruit Cake Biscotti (S$4.90 for 100g). It came as a delightful surprise because we are generally not big fans of fruit cakes. Other than making us fruit cake converts, the biscotti was so good, we are actually fans now!

The Plain Jane
Blk 211 Serangoon Ave 4 #01-10
Singapore 550211
Mon, Tue, Thu to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Closed: Wed
Nearest Station: Serangoon

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.

Serangoon and Kovan are both prime districts in the North-Eastern part of Singapore with a slew of famed establishments around the estates, mainly at Serangoon Gardens – fondly remembered as Ang Sar Lee with red brick rooftops and tiles adorning the estate in the early days.

Food, in particular, is not hard to find in these areas, and it is no wonder why so many Singaporeans love flocking to these two districts when they need to fill their tummies with a plethora of interesting gastronomical finds. The cafes found in these areas are usually well-packed with people on weekends, and reservations are a must to avoid any disappointments.

We have brought you countless of Area Guides, but we are not close to stopping. Here is a Guide to Charming Cafes in Serangoon and Kovan to prep you for your next food trail.

#1 ARBITE

Despite its obscure location at the 2nd level of a shophouse in Serangoon Gardens, Arbite is widely popular with the residents and visitors alike, and boasts a setting with abundant natural lighting streaming in; yes, you can be assured your photos will turn out fine.

Some of the dishes that we like include Arbite Breakfast (S$17), Banana & Caramel Pancakes (S$12), and Pappardelle with Serrano Ham (S$22).

66A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6287 0430
Mon to Fri: 11.30 am – 3.00 pm, 6.00pm – 10.30pm
Sat to Sun: 11.00 am – 10.30 pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

#2 CIEL PATISSERIE

Hougang may seem like an unlikely place to find a French patisserie, but that is exactly where Ciel Patisserie is located. This small patisserie has a wholesome range of cakes (S$4.80 – S$5.80), and tarts (S$4.20). Some of the creations that you can look forward to are Lemon Meringue Tart, Chocolate Caramel Tart, Strawberry Shortcake, and Brownie.

124 Hougang Ave 1 #01-1444
Singapore 530124
Tel: +65 6383 0803
Tue to Thu: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 3pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Kovan/Serangoon

#3 HATTER STREET BAKEHOUSE & CAFE

This bakery cafe is designed with a Mad Hatter theme—a prime character from Alice In Wonderland. Adorned with a whimsical theme that is set to bring you on a trip to Wonderland itself, Hatter Street deserves a special mention for their Whoaffles (S8.90) with your preferred choice of ice cream and syrup.

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Block 212, Hougang Street 21, #01-333
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6988 4591
Tues – Sun: 1PM – 10PM
Closed on Mon
Nearest Station: Kovan

#4 ICE EDGE CAFE

Located in the heart of Kovan—just a stone’s throw away from Kovan MRT Station—is Ice Edge Cafe.

The cafe-cum-restaurant has been around for a decade and has gained a huge following over the past years with its hearty savouries and stellar sweets. Dishes served here are very affordable and generously portioned; there is even a perpetual one-for-one lunch promotion* on weekdays
Ice Edge Cafe
2 Kovan Rise
Simon Plaza, #01-10
Singapore 548008
Tel: +65 6858 5729
Daily: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

#5 KOOKS CREAMERY

You have seen molten lava cakes and molten cheese tarts, but have you tried Kooks Creamery’s exploding molten lava cookies?

This humble ice cream parlour in Serangoon got us all excited with homemade cookies that ooze out molten goodness, alongside a huge range of ice cream flavours that range from light and refreshing fruit sorbets to rich and creamy options.

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211 Serangoon Avenue 4
#01-02
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 9006 8748
Tue to Thu, & Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Closed: Mon
Nearest Station: Serangoon

#6 LITTLE WIMBLY LU

Located at myVillage @ Serangoon Garden, Little Wimbly Lu  is a smaller version of popular dessert cafe Wimbly Lu (read #14 below) which serves desserts such as Waffle (S$4), Pancakes (S$3), Crepe (S$3), Sticky Date Pudding (S$5.30), and Brownie (S$4.80).

1 Maju Avenue
myVillage Serangoon Garden #01-09/10
Singapore 556679
Mon to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12midnight
Sun: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

#7 LOLA’S CAFE

Pop by this cosy and unpretentious cafe for their finger-linking good Honey Paprika Wings (S$10), or their signature Avocado Eggs Benedict (S$15). Lola’s Cafe bakes pretty mean tarts too.

5 Simon Rd
Singapore 545893
Tel: +65 6284 0349
Tue to Thu, Sun: 10am – 11:30pm
Fri to Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kovan

#8 ONE MAN COFFEE

One Man Coffee opened its second outlet at myVillage (at Serangoon Gardens) and have garnered the central crowd to the humble cafe. Other than their famed 6-minute eggs, they have also taken it up a notch and introduced onsen eggs on sourdough that will prompt egg lovers to return for more.

myVillage @ Serangoon Garden
1 Maju Avenue, #B1-23/24
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6636 7666
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

#9 OBLONG

Oblong is one of the newer dessert hideouts at Serangoon Gardens, and be sure to expect a massive crowd during the weekends. One of the signature waffles is the Red Velvet Waffles and Ice Cream combination (S$11), with cream cheese sandwiched between two red velvet waffles and topped with an ice cream flavour of your choice.

10 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556688
Tel: +65 6858 2320
Thu to Sun: 12pm – 12am
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

#10 SUNDAY MARKET

Before you step into Sunday Market, you will be greeted by a series of hanging potted plants right outside the cafe. They pride themselves in recreating local dishes with a unique western twist, such as the Beef Rendang Lasagne (S$15.90) with layers of beef briskets between pasta sheets and mozzarella cheese. Yum!

22 Lim Tua Tow Road
Singapore 547772
Tel: +65 6287 8880
Mon to Tue: 12pm – 10pm
Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 9:30am – 11pm
Sun: 9.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

#11 SUNRAY CAFE

This pet-friendly cafe allows you to choose from two different dining areas – one with your pets and the other solely for the humans. Their coffee are specially roasted and brewed in house to obtain the best flavours, and diners can opt from their eclectic selection of mains; well, your furballs can eat too!

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79 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559218
Tel: +65 6283 8700
Mon to Tue: 6pm – 11pm
Wed to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

#12 THE COFFEE DAILY

All-day breakfast options are available at The Coffee Daily, and you can also enjoy their free-flow old school tidbits such as iced gem biscuits or animal crackers while you wait for your food orders. Their pretty rainbow cake is sold at S$10 a slice, which could be something for you to munch on while you sip on a cuppa!

75 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559216
Tel: +65 6284 8894
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10:30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11:30pm
Sat to SUn: 9:30am – 23:30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

#13 THE PLAIN JANE

Located just across the Serangoon Stadium, it is pretty easy to miss this quaint little cafe which just opened recently; it is unassuming, but definitely worth looking out for. The interior is filled with vintage items and collectibles, and how we love those hanging lightbulbs.

Jane, the lady boss (hence, the name of this cafe) shared about her daily fresh bakes with much enthusiasm. Do not expect rainbows cakes and bright bakes here, because Jane likes to keep everything simple. Well, The Plain Jane, right?

Blk 211 Serangoon Ave 4 #01-10
Singapore 550211
Nearest Station: Serangoon

#14 WIMBLY LU

Wimbly Lu Chocolates will be hard to miss with a red Beetle parked outside its shop front. The cafe is romantically embellished with brick walls and a courtyard with natural lighting that will make the perfect setting for a good photo. Known for their chocolate and waffles, their desserts are priced no more than S$7 which calls for a pocket-friendly meal.

15-2 Jalan Riang
Singapore 358987
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Tue to Thu: 12:30pm – 10:30pm
Fri: 12:30pm – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10:30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon/Lorong Chuan

For more recommendations, read our guide to 9 Cafes in Toa Payoh.

Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe is a dessert place located in the residential area at Jalan Riang. Part of Wimbly Lu’s charm is that from the moment you walk in, it strikes you as a quaint, whimsical kind of place. It is ideal for whiling away a few hours with friends.

From the menu, you can tell that Wimbly Lu’s forte lies in desserts. While the savoury menu ($3.50 – $13) only includes several options such as Tuna Cheese Melt, Lasagna and Baked Rice with Chicken and Mushroom, the dessert department ($3 – $8.50) has many more choices like Brownie, Eclair, Orange Flourless Cake, Hazelnut Butterscotch Bar, Molten Lava Cake, Root Beer Cake, Waffles and Tiramisu.

The most popular choices are the Waffles and Root Beer Cake with vanilla ice cream. Both are absolute must-tries.

Wimbly Lu has the best Waffles ($8.50 with a scoop of ice cream) in town. I have had it on several occasions and I am impressed by its consistency – it is always crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. My only gripe is the tiny portion of the ice-cream. It would be great if they gave a bigger scoop of the delicious homemade salted caramel ice cream.

The Root Beer Cake ($6) with vanilla ice cream is also a winner. Combining root beer and cake is a brilliant idea and it makes me wonder why nobody had thought of doing it earlier. It has a distinctive root beer flavour and when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, there is only one word to describe it – heavenly.

My partner thought that their pancakes ($7.50 with a scoop of ice cream) were run-of-the-mill, but I felt that it was pretty decent. That said, I’d probably not order it again as the waffle was so much better.

Chocolate lovers should not leave without trying Wimbly Lu’s Molten Lava Cake ($6) – another exceptional dessert. At just $6, it is one of the cheaper chocolate lava cake around, and offers great value.

There were a couple of misses too, though, such as a pedestrian Sticky Date Pudding and a very disappointing Bread and Butter Pudding which we left untouched after a spoonful or two.

We could not agree on the Chocolate Creme Brulee ($5). For me, it was slightly too dense for a creme brulee while my partner has been craving for it since we had it a while back because she likes how the slight bitterness of the chocolate blended so well with the otherwise predictable sweet dessert.

Potent on first look, and in fact a bit threatening, but it was quite a false alarm. The Blackout Cake ($6) disappointed us quite a bit with its moist (or lack of) body, and our impression of a chocolate cake really should be richer. Still, if you do not mind a simple slice of sweetness, this should suffice.

Wimbly Lu has become our favourite to-go place for desserts, we go there all the time and so far, we have tried almost all the items on the menu. We love the cosy and intimate atmosphere, and the fact that all the desserts are so reasonably-priced. While some of the desserts did not impress, the waffle and root beer cake are reasons enough for us to return time and again.

Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe
15-2 Jalan Riang
Tel: +65 6289 1489
Tue to Fri: 1pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 11pm

For more recommendation, please read my post on Best Desserts in Singapore

In case you are wondering where is Serangoon Gardens Food Centre, its near Lorong Chuan, just before turning in into the Serangoon Gardens’ roundabout.

First Stop, PK Xpress fish & chips. This store is reputed for their Aussie Fish & chips, and selling at $6 per set in a “hawker centre environment” they really got quite a lot to live up to.

Aussie Fish & Chips ($6)

The aussie fish & chips certainly does not fail to disappoint. Cripsy on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside. Plus the serving is quite huge. Another thing worth mentioning is the accompanying salad, there’s nothing special about the greens, the slices of mango mixed with the greens are really sweet!

I don’t like the fries though, its just like normal potato fried and served. Anyway we got 2 portions of it and cannot finish because we had other food as well.

Banana Walnut cake ($2.50)

Besides having fish and chips, the store also serve some awesome home-made desserts and cakes. The banana cake may looks quite small at $2.50, but my friend finish it in a mouth-full!

Chocolate Cake ($2.80)

The home-made chocolate cake is really a steal with such a large slice at $2.80. After eating so much food, we really struggle to finish the cake. The chocolate cake can be better if there’s more layer of thin chocolate in between the cake as i find it a tad on the dry side.

Garden Street Kway Chap

I always love Kway Chap but nowadays we can’t seem to be able to find really good ones around. My friend recommended Garden Street Kway Chap, so lets give it a try!

At first glance, they are supposedly quite famous being on so many different media publications already!

Whats Kway Chap without the main character, the “kway”!

Kway Chap serving of 3 person ($15)

We didn’t get the small intestines because my friend didn’t eat that. The rest is pretty good, but i don’t quite like the roast pork though. Kway Chap is actually a very simple and nice dish, but i don’t always eat them firstly because you can’t find much good ones around.

And secondly, the stores usually charged a very high price, as in the price is not really fixed and its up to their call. If anyone know of good and cheap kway chap please let me know!

The must-have sugarcane drinks when you eat at Hawker centre!

Another friend doesn’t eat Kway Chap, so he ordered a plate of roasted meat rice, pretty decent i guess. The roasted meat is ordered from the store see picture below.

Roasted Meat store on the left, Fried Kway Teow store on the right.

Fried Oyster ($4)

The fried oyster is quite good as well, but usually i just go in for the eggs and leave the oyster alone. Its pretty guilty since the oyster is the ingredients that warrents such a high price for a plate of fried oyster, but usually there will be others who will be more than willing to finish up the oysters for me.

Fried Kway Teow ($4)

LIC favourite hawker food, fried Kway Teow! You know people always say when they goes overseas they always miss the local food in Singapore. If there’s only one local food LIC can choose, it will definitely be fried Kway Teow! Sinful as it may be, but having it once in a while won’t makes me feel that guilty.

Serangoon Gardens Food Centre is really a good place for our authentic local delights, and there’s a few other stall selling famous for their duck rice, fishball noodles which was closed on the day that we visited. Furthermore, its relatively cheap when you compared to the better-known hawker centre like Newton Food centre and Chomp Chomp!

The real awesome deal about our local delights is that they are not only nice, but also real cheap! Four of us spend like around 10 bucks each to enjoy all the good food? Its always good to have a group of friends going together, ordered many different food and share!

Serangoon Gardens Food Centre
49A Serangoon Gardens Way