One thing that we have sorely been missing during the Circuit Breaker is the freedom to go cafe hopping. While we can’t experience the chill atmosphere and aesthetic layout of our favourite cafes, we still can try to recreate some popular cafe dishes in our kitchens while we stay home.

A popular menu item that you can attempt to make is luncheon meat fries. These thick strips of fried goodness are painfully addictive, but at the same time, they aren’t the most healthy appetiser around as everything is deep-fried. If you have an air fryer, make these fries a little less sinful by cooking them in it. We have here a simple 9-step recipe you can follow to do up your very own cafe-style luncheon meat fries with an air fryer.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE 3-INGREDIENT AIR FRYER LUNCHEON MEAT FRIES: 

• 1 can of luncheon meat
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs (1/2 a cup)
• Air fryer
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Oil or grease spray
• Bowls for egg wash and bread crumbs

STEP 1

Preheat air fryer to 180 degrees celsius.

STEP 2

Cut luncheon meat into strips. After slicing everything, put strips in the freezer for 10 minutes.

STEP 3 

While waiting for the luncheon meat in the freezer, whisk an egg to use as an egg wash.

STEP 4

Remove luncheon meat strips from freezer. Dip them one by one into the egg wash.

STEP 5

Dip luncheon meat into the plate of breadcrumbs and evenly cover each strip. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until all the luncheon meat strips are coated.

STEP 6 

Grease your air fryer and arrange luncheon meat strips inside.

STEP 7 

Cook at 180 degree celsius for 4 to 5 minutes.

STEP 8 

After 5 minutes, open the air fryer, flip the luncheon meat strips over and fry for another 4 to 5 minutes until they are all evenly cooked.

STEP 9

Remove fries from air fryer, plate and enjoy!

And there you have it, a quick 9-step recipe on how to make luncheon meat fries in an air fryer. Jazz up your plating skills by serving the luncheon meat fried in the tin can that they came in!

Fries are something that everybody loves. Period. Whether they are thin-cut, curly, shoestring-style or topped with decadent sauces as a poutine, these deep-fried spud sticks are something that’s impossible to hate—unless you’re allergic to potatoes.

McDonald’s may set the benchmark for French fries, but here are 14 places in Singapore that sell pretty solid fries—have fun indulging!

25 DEGREES SINGAPORE

Bringing its signature West Coast flavour to Singapore, 25 Degrees Burgers & Liquor Bar is a gourmet American burger joint from Los Angeles which serves up a myriad of gourmet burgers, milkshakes, beer and wine at reasonable prices and is even rumoured to be a cult favourite among many Hollywood stars.

Their burgers may be their main stars, but let’s not forget the supporting roles as well, namely their Curly Fries. These glorious bad boys are much better than your average fast-food joint version.

200 Middle Road
Singapore 188980
Tel: +65 6809 7990
Daily: 11am - 3am
Nearest Station: Rochor / Bencoolen

ARTEASTIQ – SWEET POTATO FRIES

Good sweet potato fries are hard to come by and the best ones can be underrated, such as the Sweet Potato Fries with Horseradish from Arteastiq. Thick cut and lightly seasoned, this jar of goodness is filled with golden brown sticks that are moist and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of salt and crisp on the outside.

333A Orchard Road, #04-14/15
Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

BARNACLES – TRUFFLE FRIES

Set against a charming view of the Marina Bay skyline, Barnacles is the perfect place to enjoy a drink with their finger-licking-good Truffle Fries with your friends and family. They serve their truffle fries with an adequate amount of herbed salt and parmesan cheese that will leave you wanting for more.

70 Collyer Quay
#01-01, Customs House
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6532 1011
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat: 1pm – 11pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

CHICKEN UP – BEEF BULGOGI FRIES

Chicken Up’s beef bulgogi fries deserve endless praises. Who knew that beef slices and french fries could go so well together? Think thin slices of marinated beef and mayonnaise on top of piping hot, crispy fries. We love the balance between the sweetness of the mayonnaise and the saltiness from the beef slices.

176A Orchard Road
#01-33H, The Centrepoint
Singapore 238844
Tel: +65 6635 2651
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

COOK & BREW – POUTINE FRIES

This Canadian-inspired dish will satisfy both meat-lovers and hardcore fans of fries. Shoestring fries are topped off with a generous lump of pulled pork, cheese and gravy made from the popular Strongbow apple cider. Although it isn’t a local dish, The Poutine “Eh” (S$16) certainly won our hearts over.

The Westin Singapore
33/F Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
Tel: +65 6922 6948
Sat to Thu: 11am – 11.45pm
Fri: 11am – 12.45am
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

FRESH FRUITS LAB – THE Z EDITION

Known among many to be a family-friendly respite for solid weekend brunches, Fresh Fruits Lab continues to impress with their irresistibly tasty cafe-style grub and reasonable prices.

We always make it a point to order up a serving of their Spam Fries. The light batter coating each individual piece was both nicely flavoured without being greasy at all.

28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
Tel: +65 6803 7472
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

I LOVE TAIMEI – SEAWEED FRIES

We should all be familiar with McDonald’s amazing seaweed shaker fries that come in on a seasonal basis. I Love Taimei offers a simple and inexpensive solution with their Seaweed Fries, which we promise you, is even better. Have it fresh when they hand it to you and you will find yourself demolishing the serving within a few minutes.

230 Victoria Street
B1-K11, Bugis Junction
Singapore 188867
Tel: +65 6341 9983
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

ORIOLE COFFEE + BAR – SPAM FRIES

The presentation of Oriole’s Spam Fries (S$12++) isn’t the only thing that will win your hearts. Essentially thick cuts of luncheon meat deep-fried to give it a perfectly crisp and golden-brown exterior, the Spam Fries at Oriole Coffee + Bar is surely worth every single calorie.

96 Somerset Road
#01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Sun to Thu: 8am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

PARK AT HOLLAND VILLAGE – TRUFFLE FRIES & SPAM CHIPS

PARK at Holland Village is a tranquil cafe by day, and a bustling waterhole at night. If you are looking for the perfect finger food to go with your beer, no expense has been spared during the deep-frying process to achieve an extremely crisp texture for these thinly sliced Spam Chips.

You also have to try PARK’s Truffle Fries. Served in a tin bucket, these piping hot aromatic fries have been cooked with white truffle oil and loaded with generous amounts of parmesan cheese.

281 Holland Ave #01-01
Singapore 278621
Reservations: info@parkgroup.com.sg / +65 9721 3815
(Closed on Sundays)
Tue to Thu & Sun: 11am – 12am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

P.S. CAFE – TRUFFLE FRIES

Yes, this is probably one of the biggest plates of fries ever. P.S. Cafe’s signature truffle fries are well-known for their gargantuan portions, good enough for 4 to 6 pax. The distinct taste of truffle oil is extremely prominent and the added parmesan is the icing on the cake. Warning: extremely addictive!

390 Orchard Road
#02-09A Palais Renaissance
Singapore 238871
Tel: +65 6887 2207
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Redpansg

REDPAN – TRUFFLE FLOSS FRIES

Redpan is a contemporary restaurant that serves local-inspired dishes that are appetising and affordable. Their Truffle Floss Fries is topped with chicken floss, truffle aioli, chives and drizzled with sweet-mayonnaise for that umami bomb in your mouth. Oh yes, we would gladly give up our diet plans for this sinful plate of fries!

6 Raffles Boulevard,
#02-03/04, Marina Square
Singapore 039593
Tel: +65 6255 5850
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

SINPOPO BRAND – MA LING LUNCHEON CRISPS

Spam or luncheon fries can be quite common these days. And Sinpopo improvised them by making them into delicious and addictive crisps. Sliced thinly and deep-fried, the crisps taste amazing because they do not use any batter around the luncheon meat before deep-frying. Once you start on these chips, we promise you that you won’t be able to stop!

458 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Dakota/Eunos

SUPPLY & DEMAND – GARLIC TRUFFLE FRIES

If you can’t decide whether you are more of a garlic or truffle fries person, it is alright, because you can have the best of both worlds at Supply & Demand. Combining the two top fries flavour enhancers, this gorgeous tin of Garlic Truffle Fries is topped off with an aromatic roasted garlic and shaved parmesan. Eat your fries with the accompanying spicy dip for a more kick-ass taste.

#02-13/14, Orchard Gateway
277 Orchard Road
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6702 6218
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Xu_miyan

VATOS URBAN TACOS – KIMCHI CARNITAS FRIES

One of their highlights at Vatos Urban Tacos is the Kimchi Carnitas Fries which comes with braised pork carnitas and Mexican garnishes. For that extra kick, the chefs will then ladle on sour cream and hot sauce before topping it up with fresh chopped onions and melted cheese.

South Beach Quarter
36 Beach Road,
Singapore 189767
Tel: +65 6385 6010
Mon: 5.30pm – 11pm
Tue to Thurs & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Esplanade

A well-known gem for quality brunch item and strategic location near Somerset MRT station, Oriole Coffee + Bar has recently expanded their menu and upped their game in the local cafe and bar scene.

Whether it is gourmet coffee that you are craving or alcohol for you to indulge in during a night out with your friends, Oriole Coffee + Bar posits as one of the best spots in town for you to have a meal at and chill out. Founded in 2008, this diner has an interesting concept as it transforms from a hipster cafe during the daytime to a snazzy bar by dusk.

We’ve been frequenting Oriole Coffee + Bar since its opening and we have to say that their food and coffee are consistently good—if not, getting better and better over the years—and it is one of our favourite cafes in Singapore.

From now until 31 May 2018, diners who spend S$35++ with Mastercard are treated to Oriole Coffee + Bar’s signature Har Cheong Gai at only $1++! Do note that the promotion is only valid from Monday through Friday, 11am to 3pm, excluding eve and day of public holidays at the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard outlet.

THE CONCEPT

Oriole Coffee + Bar is essentially a specialty coffeehouse in the day and a bar by night. During the day, guests get to indulge in hearty meals while watching the skilled baristas in action as they create each cup of coffee with precision and care.

When night falls, get ready to be serenaded with live music as you knock down pints of beer or sip on cocktails throughout the night. Their all-encompassing drinks menu features cocktails, draft beers, wine and spirits.

Situated in Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard which is just right beside 313@Somerset, Oriole Coffee + Bar definitely does not fall short in terms of serving quality grub to cater to both locals and tourists around the area.

HEARTY ALL-DAY BREAKFAST ITEMS

Don’t we all love all-day breakfast items? If you are like us who cannot wake up early, Oriole Coffee + Bar has plenty of options for All-Day Breakfast meals, which are available from 8am to 6pm daily.

One of their highly recommended dishes is the Fully Loaded (S$22) that will surely, well, leave you loaded and fuelled. Choose how you would like your eggs to be cooked, and have them with 2 types of meat, maple-glazed bacon, roasted potatoes, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, baked bean and multigrain toast. There is also a gluten-free option for their multigrain toast!

For those with a smaller appetite and looking for a wholesome or vegetarian option, the Bircher (S$12) is a blend of healthy Greek yoghurt, rolled oats, fruits and granola.

COFFEE FOR THE DAY

Be it hot or cold coffee, Oriole Coffee + Bar will have you covered.

Coffee connoisseurs will definitely appreciate the effort taken by Oriole Coffee + Bar to offer the best brews in Singapore by travelling to countries like Ethiopia to source for beans and roasting them locally. Aside from single origin coffee brews, cold brews served black, with milk or non-dairy M.A.D milk (cold-pressed nut milk) are some crowd favourites you will be able to enjoy at the coffee specialty house.

In particular, the Death Cream (S$10++) is a special concoction of vanilla beans, espresso and cream – high level of caffeine well-balanced with the ensuing vanilla taste.

Otherwise, try their other signature in-house cold brew, Taisho White (S$8++), which is made using Oriole’s in-house signature Raven blend on the daily. Nitro cold brew lovers will be excited to hear that Oriole Coffee + Bar has recently introduced 5 different types of Nitro Cold Brew (S$7) too!

CLASSIC PIZZAS TO LOVE

This new addition to their extensive food menu is something to love. We sang nothing but praises for their Margherita Pizza (S$18), which was generously topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomato confit, parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

This dish would be good for sharing amongst a group of friends—but we wouldn’t promise that you and your buddies will not be fighting over the last slice!

SEAFOOD OPTIONS

Also a newly introduced dish, the Pan-Seared Barramundi (S$26) features a fresh fillet with nutty romesco sauce.

They also have other seafood options, such as Garlic Prawn Risotto (S$25) and classic Fish and Chips (S$20).

TRUFFLE MAC AND CHEESE

Do not be fooled by their Truffle Mac and Cheese (S$24) which is seemingly unappealing because the flavours are actually very on point. Unlike many dishes that claim to have truffle yet do not have a hint of truffle taste, the taste of truffle in this dish was extremely piquant for us.

Imagine freshly baked macaroni in cheese and topped off with chunky pieces of crabmeat, crunchy corn and then rounding it all up with aromatic truffle oil; it is any cheese lover’s wildest dreams come true.

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

Open up their Philly Cheese Steak (S$18) to find a chock full of well-marinated beef, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, mushrooms and capsicums sandwiched between toasted ciabatta bread.

With just the right proportion of the various ingredients, the sandwich is neither overwhelmingly sweet nor salty, making it very well-balanced.

FINGER FOOD

Look forward to close to 10 bar snack choices which are available from 11am onwards daily. These snacks go hand-in-hand with their beers and cocktails!

For an insanely addictive snack for sharing with friends, the Spam Fries (S$12++) is THE bar snack you have to get when you are at Oriole Coffee + Bar. Thick cuts of luncheon meat are deep-fried until crispy, making this sinful side the perfect accompaniment to your bubbles and ice-cold beer.

Oh what can we say, really? This is a guilty pleasure we are willing to forgo our diet for!

HAR CHEONG GAI AT ONLY S$1++

We have yet to meet a Singaporean who doesn’t enjoy Har Cheong Gai (S$16++). For the uninitiated, Har Cheong Gai is actually deep-fried chicken wings marinated with shrimp paste.

From now until 31 May 2018, Mastercard® cardholders can enjoy an exclusive deal—a serving of Har Cheong Gai at only S$1++ (U.P. S$16++) with a minimum spend of S$35++ on a la carte items in a single receipt.

Simply pay using any local or overseas Mastercard® credit or debit card to enjoy this deal! This promotion runs on weekdays from 11am to 3pm.

BAR BY DUSK

At 7pm daily, Oriole Coffee + Bar will feature a live band to bring out the chill vibes for the perfect ambience to have a glass of cocktail or beer after work. The outdoor seats will give you the best view of the live performances while you enjoy your meals and/or drinks.

We reckon that we aren’t the only ones who love their concept of ‘Café by Day, Bar by Dusk’, right? Besides whipping up quality grub and serving gourmet coffee, get some alcoholic drinks here at Oriole Coffee + Bar at night after a long day at work!

Oriole Coffee + Bar
96 Somerset Road, #01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Sundays to Thursdays: 8am – 11pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 8am – 12am
Tel: 6238 8348
Nearest Station: Somerset

This post is brought to you by Oriole Coffee + Bar.

PARK at Holland Village is definitely one of the nicest cafes in the enclave. This unique environmentally friendly cafe-cum-bar has been interestingly constructed with reassembled containers and solar panels – a tranquil cafe by day, and a bustling waterhole at night.

PARK at Holland Village’s comprehensive food and beverage menu has propelled the bistro as an ideal hangout destination throughout the day. The inviting dining establishment has recently launched several new mouthwatering dishes and we are here to share with you our favourite highlights.

Also, just for our readers, there is a one-for-one main course promotion that is available throughout the day! Simply quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making your payment, and you are entitled to enjoy one-for-one promotion on selected main courses on weekdays.

This 1-for-1 promotion is valid only on weekdays, from now till 14 Jul 2016.

Tuesdays: 1 for 1 Park Burger
Wednesdays: 1 for 1 Salted Egg Yolk Pork Ribs
Thursdays: 1 for 1 Salmon Papillote

#1 PARK BLUE CHEESE BURGER

PARK’s Blue Cheese Burger (S$21.50++) is unsurprisingly one of the restaurant’s bestsellers and what a burger lover must definitely order.

Juicy medium-doneness beef patty with avocado slices, blue cheese sauce, crispy bacon, fried egg and sautéed mushrooms are sandwiched between two fluffy sesame buns – it is so much flavours in one bite. The awesome burger is served with a mixed salad and fries or mashed.

#2 CHILLI CRAB SLIDERS

Too full to devour an entire burger? Go for the all-new Chilli Crab Sliders (S$14.50++) instead. It is heartwarming to see how our beloved national dish has been successfully incorporated into these tasty handheld sliders!

These seared crab cakes with sweet chilli sauce are stuffed in steam buns and finished off with cherry tomato halves.

#3 TRUFFLE FRIES

Of course, you have to complement your mains with PARK’s divine Truffle Fries (S$11++). Served in a tin bucket, these piping hot aromatic fries have been cooked with white truffle oil and loaded with generous amounts of parmesan cheese.

One of the better renditions in town, and with standards like this one here, truffle fries will stay classic and irresistible.

#4 SPAM CHIPS

No expense has been spared during the deep-frying process to achieve an extremely crisp texture for these thinly sliced Spam Chips (S$8.50++).

#5 SALTED EGG RIBS

PARK at Holland Village is jumping on the bandwagon with the obsession of salted egg – but we are totally digging their rendition of Salted Egg Ribs (S$29.50++)!

Think zi chart-style succulent pork ribs marinated in handcrafted addictive salted egg yolk sauce, but in generous portions of huge ribs and a cosy environment with beer. You bet we were sold!

#6 SALMON PAPILOTTE

This Salmon Papillote (S$17.80++) looked unassuming, but it turned out to be one of the best dishes we had! Wrapped in parchment paper with a complex butter-based sauce and pepper barigoulle, the beautiful fish is baked to perfection and lightly flavoured with the veggies and sauce. Honestly, this was so good that we would totally return to PARK just for it!

#7 TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE

All hail PARK’s Truffled Mac & Cheese (S$13.50++)! This ultimate crowdpleaser – baked with sliced turkey ham and cream truffle – is listed in our list of Best Mac & Cheese in Singapore, and it has been a constant favourite among PARK’s regulars!

Prepared with four different cheeses, the outermost layer is wonderfully crisp and the insides remain consistently gooey with an addictive saltiness that is derived from the cheeses.

#8 TOFU PANCAKE WITH MIXED BERRIES

It seems like pancakes will never go out of style and PARK has revamped the classic homely dish into an Instagram-worthy brunch must-order.

The Tofu Pancake* (S$12.80++) is basically a soy-based fluffy pancake topped with mixed berry compote, mandarin oranges and sour cream – all prettily plated and ready to smile for your cameras. And once the photoshoot is done, tuck in to subtle sweetness that is well complemented with the tartness from the fruits.

#9 PULLED PORK TACOS

The Pulled Pork Tacos (S$14.50++) features four corn tortillas filled with barbecue sauce, toothsome slow-cooked pork shoulder, shredded parmesan and mixed vegetables. Not for the faint-hearted, because the pulled pork shoulder is so flavourful with a hint of smokiness from the sauce; but that’s precisely why we enjoyed ours.

#10 BAILEYS TIRAMISU

Last but not least, PARK’s traditional Baileys Tiramisu (S$8.90++) is a homemade goodness with a twist to the usual coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. Alternating layers of mascarpone cheese whipped cream and delicate sponge layers, jazzed up with prized Baileys. How to not love this creamy goodness? No, the Baileys did not overpower, neither is the dessert cloyingly sweet.

*Note that these brunch items are only available until 5pm.

From now till 14 Jul 2016, enjoy one-for-one main courses when you quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making payment!

Tuesdays: 1 for 1 Park Burger
Wednesdays: 1 for 1 Salted Egg Yolk Pork Ribs
Thursdays: 1 for 1 Salmon Papillote

PARK at Holland Village
281 Holland Ave #01-01
Singapore 278621
Reservations: info@parkgroup.com.sg / +65 9721 3815
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Thu: 11am – 12am
Fri to Sun: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

This post was brought to you by PARK at Holland Village.

Run by the folks behind Awfully Chocolate, Sinpopo Brand is a nostalgic café along Joo Chiat Road and it encompasses everything a good cafe should be – welcoming and cosy, comforting local food with a twist, and exceptionally interesting desserts and drinks. And what Sinpopo impressed us with the most is the attention to details and all its subtle nostalgic touches – evident from the interior and dishes.

Stepping into Sinpopo, their love for all things retro is evident from the design, and it will surely invoke a sense of nostalgia. We were particularly drawn to the menu design too! You will see why when it is your turn to dine there.

Of special name-cards and customised menus modelled after old school attendance books, an old television, songs from the 80′s and 90′s, vintage chairs and tiles, and a kitchen that whets your appetite with comfort fare that we grew up loving, here are some of the things we love so much about Sinpopo Brand.

GREAT APPETIZERS

If you must have your salads, a great choice would be the Frisée Salad with Crispy Muah Chee (S$10). Unlike your usual salads of just greens, Sinpopo has added homemade crispy battered muah chee into a mix for a more badass touch (oops). Well, this can also be thought of as a great choice for vegetarians.

The Crab Wantons (S$8) were filled evenly with creamy crabmeat and served with a side of house dip, reminiscent of our local chilli crab sauce.

For pork lovers, a must-try is the Babi Toast (S$7) which comes with the Thai-style green chilli dip. It will make you forget about staying skinny temporarily.

MAIN COURSES WITH LOCAL TOUCHES

Although Sinpopo offers mains such as Baked Salmon and Char-grilled Pork Chop, they never fail to jazz the dish up with a local element. But when at Sinpopo, we would like to think that the local-style mains should still be in the limelight. We could not sing enough praises of the Bakwan Kepiting (S$16) and Sinpopo Beef Shortrib Horfun (S$16) – comfort food at its finest.

The former is a warm bowl of tasty clear soup broth that comes with three very large meatballs (talk about generous!) and flat rice noodles. A nice little extra gem that comes along with this bowl is an onsen egg, and a side of classic red cut chillies, of course.

The meatballs are springy and packed with pork, crab meat and bamboo shoots. It sounds oddly plain, but having a bowl of the Bakwan Kepiting gives us almost as much gratification as eating Grandma’s cooking.

The Sinpopo Beef Shortrib Horfun is one of their signature dishes and we loved how the execution of this dish is one of a kind. The horfun is first prepared to a crisp texture, before being soaked in a rich and slightly salty beefy broth.

The bowl is topped off with fork-tender short ribs that have been braised for hours, and some fresh cut red chilli, onions and lime.

NASI LEMAK SET FOR 2

If you are visiting Sinpopo with the love of your life, you have to try the house special Nasi Lemak for Two (S$25). Because sharing is caring, and what better way to spend quality time together than enjoying some great local food, right?

For S$25, you get more than your money’s worth with a big variety of ingredients for your nasi. The coconut rice is fragrant and comes with a side of halved onsen egg and caramelised onions; and the rice is free-flow so you can eat to your heart’s content!

The accompanying dishes are, behold – Prawn Paste Chicken (WE LOVE THIS SO DAMN MUCH), Crispy Pork Belly, Ma Ling luncheon chips (a hot seller here and available as an appetizer itself), Rojak Slaw, Sambal Fish Balls, Roasted Potatoes & Curry and Sambal Chilli. So good, you are even encouraged to take a bottle of Sinpopo’s Sambal Chilli home!

DESSERTS WITH A LOCAL TOUCH

Desserts are Sinpopo’s specialty and some of the creations are inspired by their sister company, Awfully Chocolate. All of the sweet treats here at Sinpopo bear very distinct local elements, and there has never been another time when we are so fond of modern desserts with a local twist.

Gula Melaka is a special taste and not many can master the art of preparing it to the right consistency and sweetness. Thankfully, Sinpopo has aced the preparation of Gula Melaka, producing at least 3 different desserts featuring this delightful ingredient.

We leave it to you to decide which to order, but let’s just say the Gula Melaka sells like hotcakes.

Fans of Awfully Chocolate may find the presentation of this cake familiar as the style of layering is similar to the ever-popular Super Stacked Cake from Awfully Chocolate. If you are worried that the Gula Melaka Cake (S$7) might be overwhelmingly sweet, you will be happy to know that this cake sports just the right amount of gula melaka and is fragrant as it can be.

Yes, more gula melaka because we simply cannot get enough of it! Crunchy doughnuts are slathered with gula melaka with a side of kopi affogato. Sinpopo’s Doughtnuts & Gula (S$8) might look like a novelty but it is assuredly enjoyable. If we may, this will get many likes on Instagram.

Where do we even begin? The Orange Kaya Pisang Crème Brûlée (S$7) sounds more than complicated, but it is really a simple twist of the usual rich custard dessert. Using orange kaya as the base flavour, Sinpopo’s take on the classic French dessert comes with a pleasant Singapore twist, and the top note of pisang (banana) married the orange kaya really well.

The Durian Pengat (S$9) is served all year round and you need not wait till it is the durian season to enjoy this dessert! We were stoked when we were first presented this dessert, because the amount of durian used is pretty generous. It is topped off with a refreshing scoop of coconut ice cream and some crisp browned butter croutons.

The Chilled Pandan Soufflé (S$9) was such a stunner and all of us couldn’t contain our excitement. Pandan is infused into the chilled cottony soufflé and served with almond streusel and a sesame dentelle. As the soufflé is chilled, you have to eat it quickly before it “melts”.

Quote ‘Ladyironchef” or flash this post on your mobile for a complimentary Sng Muay Pop (u.p. $5) with every Gorgeous Mains purchased. This promotion is valid until 31 August 2015.

For the latest updates, go to www.sinpopo.com and like them on Facebook and Instagram.

Sinpopo Brand
458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

This post is brought to you by Sinpopo Brand.

What makes a good plate of fries? There are many attributes and factors, but we believe that as long as your fries are so good that you cannot stop munching on them until the plate or bowl is wiped clean, then they are helluva great fries. You know, like how after an almost ethereal first bite and you are hooked. Forever.

The best fries can be pretty easy to spot – glistening golden sticks, deep-fried to perfection. Perfection comes in the form of a warm fluffy centre and a crisp and tasty outer layer. Yes, we kid you not – we worship fries, but only because they make us happier people.

We thank all Heavens for the many places in Singapore that serve an amazing plate of fries with different varieties to choose from. Here are our picks of the 14 Best Fries You Can Find in Singapore that are worth the calories!

ARTEASTIQ – SWEET POTATO FRIES

Good sweet potato fries are hard to come by and the best ones can be underrated, such as the Sweet Potato Fries with Horseradish (S$12) from Arteastiq. Thick cut and lightly seasoned, this jar of goodness is filled with golden brown sticks that are moist and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of salt and crisp on the outside.

333A Orchard Road, #04-14/15
Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

COOK & BREW – POUTINE FRIES

This Canadian-inspired dish will satisfy both meat-lovers and hardcore fans of fries. Shoestring fries are topped off with a generous lump of pulled pork, cheese and gravy made from the popular Strongbow apple cider. Although it isn’t a local dish, The Poutine “Eh” (S$16) certainly won our hearts over.

The Westin Singapore
33/F Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
Tel: +65 6922 6948
Mon to Thu: 11am – 12midnight
Fri: 11am – 1am
Sat: 6pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay

CHICK CAN – POUTINE FRIES

There are not many places in Singapore where you can find authentic Poutine—a Canadian dish which originated from Québec.

For the uninitiated, Poutine is made with French fries and cheese curds sprinkled on top, then topped off with a drizzle of light brown sauce. Imagine our delight when we found out that it is part of Chick Can Rotisserie’s menu!

The fresh cut fries are crispy on the outside with soft interiors, and goes well with the generous portions of chicken cubes and twirling cheese curds doused in brown gravy. There is a good balance between the main ingredients which made it a hit among those at the table.

82 Amoy Street
#01-00
Singapore 069901
Tel: +65 6221 8598
Mon to Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

EVERYTHING WITH FRIES – CURRY FRIES

The name of the restaurant literally beckons – you can never miss out on this. Even after six years, the fries are still as good, if not better than when we had them way back then. If you think truffle fries are boring and overrated, you need not settle, because there is something even better here – Curry Fries (S$8).

Yes, this humongous sharing plate is for just S$8 and we honestly cannot get sick of it. Our favourite flavour yet!

Holland Village
40, Lorong Mambong
Singapore 227695
Tel: +65 6463 3741
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

FISH & CHICKS

Salted egg yolk all day every day. When we learned about a Salted Egg Yolk Shaker Fries on Fish & Chicks’ menu, we were ecstatic, to say the least.

The salted egg yolk seasoning and the fresh, hot fries made a beautiful pairing. And because it is a shaker, you can decide whether you want to add more or less of the seasoning, but we went all out.

8 Grange Road
Cathay Cineleisure Orchard
Basement 1 (Koufu)
Singapore 239693
Tel: +65 9828 3490
Daily: 11am – 10pm (Last order 9.30pm)
Nearest Station: Somerset

HOUSE AT DEMPSEY- TRUFFLE FRIES

As one of Singapore’s pioneers in Truffle Fries, the taste of House at Dempsey’s Truffle Fries is one that is hard to forget. The strong aroma of truffle is so satisfying and the portion is great for sharing. The serving might look ‘naked’ but we know for a fact that some times, simplicity is the best answer.

8D Dempsey Road
Singapore 249672
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

I LOVE TAIMEI – SEAWEED FRIES

We should all be familiar with McD’s amazing seaweed shaker fries that comes in on a seasonal basis so we can’t have it all year round. I Love Taimei offers a simple and inexpensive solution with their Seaweed Fries (S$2.80), which we promise you, is even better. Have it fresh when they hand it to you and you will find yourself demolishing the serving within a few minutes.

3 New Bugis St
Bugis Junction
Singapore 188867
Tel: +65 6336 5987
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SINPOPO BRAND – MA LING LUNCHEON CRISPS

Spam or luncheon fries can be quite common these days. And Sinpopo improvised them by making them into delicious and addictive crisps. Sliced thinly and deep-fried, the crisps taste amazing because they do not use any batter around the luncheon meat before deep-frying. Once you start on these chips, we promise you that you won’t be able to stop!

458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota/Eunos

PARK AT HOLLAND VILLAGE – SPAM CHIPS

No expense has been spared during the deep-frying process to achieve an extremely crisp texture for these thinly sliced Spam Chips (S$8.50++).

281 Holland Ave #01-01
Singapore 278621
Reservations: info@parkgroup.com.sg / +65 9721 3815
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Thu: 11am – 12am
Fri to Sun: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

P.S. CAFE – TRUFFLE FRIES

Yes, this is probably one of the biggest plates of fries ever. P.S. Cafe’s signature truffle fries are well-known for their gargantuan portions, good enough for 4 to 6 pax. The distinct taste of truffle oil is extremely prominent and the added parmesan is the icing on the cake. Warning: extremely addictive!

390 Orchard Road
#02-09A Palais Renaissance
Singapore 238871
Tel: +65 6887 2207
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 11.30am – 12am
Nearest Station: Orchard

POTATO HEAD FOLK – NAUGHTY FRIES

Featuring hand-cut potatoes with spiced béarnaise, hot beef chilli, crispy shallots, parmesan and sesame seed, Naughty Fries produces an incredible umami sensation. The party of flavours in your mouth will be a memorable satisfaction. For just S$9, we are definitely returning to Potato Head Folk to satisfy our fries cravings.

36 Keong Saik Rd
Singapore 089143
Tel: +65 6327 1939
Tue to Sun: 11am – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

SYNC KOREAN TAPAS BAR – KIMCHI FRIES

If you love kimchi, cheese and fries, the Kimchi Fries at SYNC (available at both outlets) will be your new best friend. The thin-cut fries are deep-fried to a golden brown, before being topped off with melted cheese and a generous scoop of kimchi. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind fusion fries; nothing about it to not love!

12 Maju Ave
Serangoon Garden Estate
Singapore 556690
Tel: +65 6282 0612
Daily: 11am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SIN LEE FOODS – SALTED EGG YOLK SWEET POTATO FRIES

Salted egg yolk sauce has been all the rage over and we agree that it is more than amazing. Sin Lee Foods went the extra mile to have perfectly-made salted egg yolk sauce drizzled on golden brown sweet potato fries. It is a dream combination, and though they are stingy with the sauce, it is nonetheless a great plate to try.

4 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee
Singapore 162004
Tel: +65 6377 3170
Tue to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat: 9.30am – 9pm
Sun: 9.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

SUPPLY & DEMAND – GARLIC TRUFFLE FRIES

If you can’t decide whether you are more of a garlic or truffle fries person, it is alright, because you can have the best of both worlds at Supply & Demand. Combining the two top fries flavour enhancers, this gorgeous tin of Garlic Truffle Fries (S$15) is topped off with an aromatic roasted garlic and shaved parmesan. Eat your fries with the accompanying spicy dip for a more kickass taste.

#02-13/14, Orchard Gateway
277 Orchard Road
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6702 6218
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Craving for more fries? Read our guide to Singapore’s best truffle fries.

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.