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Weekend Reads: 17 – 19 August

Cheers to the weekend! If you are looking to spice up your weekend, here are some interesting reads and events to look out for.

Generation after generation, the secret recipe to a satisfying bowl of wanton mee is love.

Grab a friend who has a great appetite like yours, and check out the 1-for-1 buffet deals over the weekends. The money’s going to be worth it!

Heal your soul and tummy this Sunday at Farmers and Healers for good vibes, good food and good music.

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Last few days to head over to Sentosa for RWS Street Eats 2018, where you can taste Southeast Asia’s delicacies all in one destination.

Still undecided on where to go this weekend? Our Serangoon Gardens guide has plenty of options for families, large gatherings and even your little furry friends!

This year’s MasterChef Australia winner, Sashi Cheliah opens his pop-up restaurant, Gaja by Sashi in Melbourne’s HKWR. The menu is inspired by his Singaporean heritage, serving classic beef rendang and satay!

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The latest addition to the bubble tea pearls craze- Bubble Tea Pearl Pizza. Yay or Nay?

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7 Dishes to Try at Ramen Revolution 2018

Calling all ramen fans! Slurp up all the chewy, springy noodles and umami-filled broth you can manage at this year’s Ramen Revolution. Feast on new and adventurous ramen flavours, premium ingredients, and a host of different styles – all for just $10 per bowl! Of course, you’ve got limited stomach space, so you’ve got to be selective about what you eat.

Here are the 7 ramens we’re most looking forward to trying:

1. Kiramekino Shiosoba

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The first things on our list are, of course, the stalls that came in all the way from Japan – especially if they’re in the Michelin Bib Gourmand. With very simple toppings and a clear broth, Junk Story’s Kiramekino Shiosoba doesn’t look like much. Don’t judge a soup by its colour though, because their delicious broth is what earned them the Bib Gourmand. The secret ingredient? Hamaguri clam, which gives the broth a layer of flavour that reminds you of the refreshing, salt-tinged sea air.

2. Tori Paitan

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Most of us know and love tonkotsu ramen for its rich, bracing broth, but it’s about time you tried its chicken-based cousin, paitan. Paitan is so creamy and thick it almost looks like gravy, and every mouthful is bursting with an intense chicken flavour. The paitan ramen you’ll get at Ramen Revolution is from Men Dokoro Wakamusha, and is made by simmering whole chickens so that the broth is full of collagen and chicken-y goodness.

3. Truffle Ramen

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You won’t be able to resist the earthy, fragrant tones of truffle wafting from this stall. Kanshoku’s truffle ramen isn’t just ramen with a bit of truffle oil splashed on top. Every bit of it, down to the last noodle, is infused with truffle. They also use Hakata ramen, which is thinner than regular ramen, meaning a generous truffle-to-noodle ratio that hits the spot in each and every bite. Pair that with the light charring on their blow-torched pork chashu for a dish that’s nothing less than addictive.

4. Ebi Tsukumen

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Step out of your comfort zone and try a bowl of tsukemen. Instead of having the noodles and broth in the same bowl, you dip the noodles into a separate bowl of sauce so you can get your ramen fix even on a hot day. The Ebi Tsukumen by Ebi-Tori Menzo is a seafood-lover’s dream come true, with a thick and flavourful sauce made from boiling whole prawns. For some added intrigue, the sauce is Italian-inspired as well, and you even get a piece of bread to complete the European feel.

5. Extreme Black Tonkotsu Ramen

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With everything dyed jet black, this is probably one of the sexiest bowls of ramen we’ve ever seen. Its intense colour comes from squid ink and bamboo charcoal, but don’t think they’re just there for the looks! These special ingredients also give the tonkotsu broth a deep, intense flavour, and the charcoal is packed full of minerals as well! And have we mentioned that their noodles are hand-made from scratch every day?

6. Grand Tonkotsu Ramen

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Get ready for luxury in a bowl! So Ramen’s Grand Tonkotsu Ramen lives up to its name, with generous slices of three cuts of pork: braised pork cheek, braised pork belly, and of course, chashu. Their black onion sauce is a topping you never knew you needed, fragrant and aromatic so the ramen isn’t too heavy. Even the thin hosomen noodles are made from premium wheat flour!

7. Jiro Style Aburi Chashu Ramen

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If you haven’t already tried Jiro style ramen, then it’s high time you did! Named after a shop called Ramen Jiro, this style sparked its very own ramen revolution in Japan, with its very own fan base – the Jirorians. It’s a mega-sized serving, with a huge pile of veggies and meat, finished with a heaping stack of grated garlic. A must-try for the strong of gut, Jiro-style ramen packs quite a punch!


Sadly, Ramen Revolution only lasts for 2 days. If you can’t let go of these soupy bowls of heaven just yet, Chope a seat one of these restaurants whenever you need a ramen fix!

Burosu Honten

For those of you who fell in love with the slender noodles of the truffle ramen, drop by Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen for a taste of Hakata ramen in its traditional form.

Find it at 6 Raffles Boulevard, #01-18, Marina Square, Singapore 039594.
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Can’t get that rich, flavourful tonkotsu out of your head? Buta God at Ramen Champion has an award-winning tonkotsu broth that’s so delicious, you’ll be slurping it straight from the bowl.

Find it at 65 Airport Boulevard, #B2-58, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819663.
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Jimoto-Ya

Or, get a taste of the sea at Jimoto-Ya, a quaint ramen joint from Hokkaido boasting delicious broths made with top-notch prawns.

Find it at 3 Pickering Street, #01-44/45, Nankin Row, Singapore 048660.
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Sumo Bar Happy

If your favourite part of Ramen Revolution was the new and exciting styles of ramen you got to try, then Sumo Bar Happy is the place for you. The modern ramen bar serves up all sorts of creative fusion dishes, perfect for your adventurous palate.

Find it at 261 Waterloo Street, #01-24, Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261.
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Your Guide to Local Kuehs

An irreplaceable part of any Singaporean’s diet, kuehs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. That’s mostly because there are so many, there’s got to be at least one you like. To all the kueh fans out there, here’s some good news: you can learn to make your favourite local kuehs at the Singapore Food Festival! Before signing up though, let’s take a crash course on some of the most popular local kuehs.

Malay/Nyonya Kuehs

Sweet and fragrant, Malay and Nyonya kuehs are one of Singapore’s most iconic foods. The three main ingredients are pandan leaf, glutinous rice, and coconut. You’ll be amazed at how many delicious treats can come out of just these few simple, local ingredients.

1. Pulut Inti

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The most striking feature of these traditional Malay kuehs is their shape. Glutinous rice topped with sweet dessicated coconut is wrapped in a banana leaf, giving the kueh its triangular shape, and steamed. If you’re looking at the more common Nyonya interpretation, you’ll see that the rice is a gorgeous shade of blue.

2. Kueh Dardar

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Kueh Dadar is essentially sweet, coconut-flavoured Pohpiah. These dainty rolls of delight have a fragrant gula melaka-infused coconut filling and a gorgeous green skin. The skins are dyed green using pandan leaves and cooked into paper-thin crepes, so that the pastry both looks and tastes too tempting to resist.

3. Kueh Salat

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Sinfully indulgent and decadent, the kueh salat is satisfaction in a bite. A generous layer of melt-in-your-mouth kaya custard rests on glutinous rice steamed with more pandan and coconut milk. Bursting with the distinctive fragrance and mild sweetness of these two ingredients in every bite, the kueh salat is as delicious as it is eye-catching.

 

Teochew/Fujian Kuehs

As opposed to their petite and sweet counterparts, Chinese kuehs are usually savoury and rather filling. Because of this, they’ve become affordable and popular breakfast foods. Glutinous rice also plays a key role in these kuehs, but is cooked with ingredients like dried shrimp and mushrooms instead.

1. Tutu Kueh

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An iconic snack everyone knows and loves, tutu kuehs are what nostalgia must taste like. Soft, cakey, and pillowy, a thin layer of steamed rice flour wraps around a filling of either ground peanuts or shredded coconut. The kuehs cook rapidly too, so you can watch in anticipation as they’re prepared on the spot.

2. Soon Kueh

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At once delicate and hearty, the Soon Kueh is a tantalising blend of chewy, soft, and crunchy. Its soft and chewy texture comes from the unique skin, a translucent, thin layer made with rice and tapioca flour. A filling of radish and bamboo shoots contribute the crunchiness, while garlic and dried shrimp give the entire kueh a savoury fragrance.

3. Ang Ku Kueh

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Literally “Red Turtle Kueh”, this snack gets its name from its bright red skin, which looks like a turtle shell. With a sweet filling of ground peanuts and sugar, or a paste made from mung beans, and a sticky, tender skin that’s delightfully mochi-like, it’s no wonder the kueh has stolen the hearts of generations of Singaporeans.

4. Png Kueh

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Bright pink, shaped like a wonky triangle, and featuring an intricate pattern, a Png Kueh is truly a pretty sight. The sticky and chewy skin holds glutinous rice, cooked with aromatics like mushrooms, shallots, and dried shrimp to give the rice a complex mix of flavours. Here’s a fun fact: the Png Kueh is supposed to look like a peach, which explains its curious colour and shape. Traditionally, red or pink Png Kuehs are for the gods and white ones are for ancestors.

5. Chwee Kueh

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Unlike most other Teochew kuehs, Chwee Kueh isn’t made of a skin wrapped around some filling. This popular hawker breakfast features a firm, almost pudding-like steamed cake with pickled radishes on top. Simple yet delicious, the crunchy and salty radishes complement the plain, silky rice cake perfectly.

Can’t wait for the workshops? That’s not a problem – Chope a seat at true blue Singaporean restaurants to enjoy your favourite local kuehs, along with a delicious meal of Singaporean foods. Folklore offers Singapore’s history on a menu, with dishes from Indian to Eurasian and everything in between.

If you fancy Peranakan, head down to Violet Oon’s for a selection of authentic Peranakan dishes that taste like they came straight from a friendly family kitchen. Finally, StraitsKitchen has a buffet of local hawker foods for all us bottomless pits. And remember, use the code TASTYBLOG when you make a reservation to bag 2X the Chope-Dollars!

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Happy Halloween Horror Nights: Special Menus and Promos

There’s less than a week to Halloween and the spirit of spookiness is already in the air. Won’t you join us for a good scare? This year we have plenty of great events to satisfy our hunger for all things tongue-tingling and spine-chilling!

Universal Studios welcomes Halloween with their first ever Zombie Laser Tag (until 29 Oct). Form a platoon, pick a captain, arm yourselves. And lastly: kill as many zombies as you can. If racing along with your heartbeat is not your thing, then get your thrills exploring the winding walkways of the old colonial house on Emily Hill, where Kult has brewed an enticing cauldron of haunting tunes and fangtastic cocktails.

But that’s not all that’s happening this week: there are restaurants and bars cooking up a bunch of Halloween Specials, with limited edition menus and promotions that are sure to have you drooling. Read on and brace yourselves for a ghouly good time!

Oysters from Captain K Seafood Tower (Middle Road) at Midland House in Bugis, Singapore

Captain K 

Watch out, Captain K’s here with some hair-raising treats this Halloween! This Korean restaurant famous for their Seafood Tier is doling out 3 new soup bases: Sze Chuan Ma La, Tomato, and Clear Tomyum Mushroom Soup. Plus, snag 15% off new soup bases with their No Tricks, Only Treats promotion, as well as an additional 5% off the total bill if you snap, post, and like them on Instagram or Facebook with #captainkonlytreats.

But that’s not all! Their partner K-Ju’s got a special Halloween set for two (or one hungry person) at $65, with unlimited orders. With one army stew pot, two rice bowls, six skewers, and two Hallowee-nie cocktails, that’s definitely a value for money deal. If you’re still thirsty for more drinks, there’s 1-for-1 Asahi draft beer or Ju-Packs too!

Find it at 112 Middle Road, #01-00 Midland House, Singapore (188970) or 30 Prinsep Street, #01-02 Income@Prinsep, Singapore (188647)

Book a table at Captain K and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Indoor Lower Deck of CE LA VI at Marina Bay Sands in Marina Bay, Singapore

CÉ LA VI

Offering excellent contemporary Asian cuisine paired with yummy tipples and a glorious view of the Singapore skyline, CÉ LA VI sets the stage for a thrilling date. For Halloween this year, CÉ LA VI Club Lounge has partnered with London nightclub Cirque le Soir for a crazy night of burlesque and booze! Details can be found on their Facebook page.

Find it at 1 Bayfront Avenue, Level 57 Tower 3, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Singapore (018971)

Book a table at CÉ LA VI and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Food Spread from Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental in Marina Bay, Singapore

Melt Cafe

The all-day-dining buffet here may look innocently delectable, toting their TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and maintaining their position as a reviewer favourite on the site, but on 31 Oct their menu transforms into the wet dreams of zombies and vampires alike. With names like Cemetery Garden and Faces of Death, Melt certainly goes all out to impress for just one day. It’s certainly no surprise why they’re so popular!

Find it at 5 Raffles Avenue, The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore (039797)

Book a table at Melt Cafe and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

Oscar’s

Yet another buffet awarded with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Oscar’s is a kid-friendly international buffet mecca that dishes up both Western and local favourites in generous portions. For Halloween this year, they’ve organised a chef’s pumpkin carving competition as a treat for kids to watch, while adults get free-flow house pour or premium wines at $138++ or $178++ respectively.

Find it at 2 Temasek Boulevard, Conrad Centennial Hotel, Singapore (038982)

Book a table at Oscar’s and earn 2X Chope-Dollars with code TASTYBLOG.

 

Don’t forget to check out the Chope Shop for offers up for grabs, but do be sure to confirm with the restaurants if they are applicable with Halloween promotions before purchase! For fellow spooks looking for a more liquid diet on All Hallow’s Eve, bars along the Singapore river are shaking it up with a little extra gasp to their drinks, so make sure to wander over during your midnight haunting!

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