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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DBS Paylah $3 cashback at hawker stalls, heartland shops returns from 12 July; Tuas Checkpoint accident: 23-year-old motorist taken to hospital: Singapore live news
DBS/POSB is bringing back their popular weekly cashback campaign that offers consumers rewards when they spend at heartland shops and hawker centres every Saturday from 12 July to 27 September. During this period, the first 160,000 users who scan and pay using the DBS PayLah app at over 22,000 participating stalls and shops from 8am will receive up to $3 cashback. Participating merchants can be identified by POSB's 'Support Our Heartland Shops' wobblers – a round tag attached to a strip– or PayLah! Scan to Pay stickers. The initiative is part of DBS/POSB's latest slew of benefits to bolster customer savings and commemorate Singapore's 60th birthday, the bank said in a statement on 29 June. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. DBS/POSB is bringing back their popular weekly cashback campaign that offers consumers rewards when they spend at heartland shops and hawker centres every Saturday from 12 July to 27 September. During this period, the first 160,000 users who scan and pay using the DBS PayLah app at over 22,000 participating stalls and shops from 8am will receive up to $3 cashback. Participating merchants can be identified by POSB's 'Support Our Heartland Shops' wobblers – a round tag attached to a strip– or PayLah! Scan to Pay stickers. The initiative is part of DBS/POSB's latest slew of benefits to bolster customer savings and commemorate Singapore's 60th birthday, the bank said in a statement on 29 June. In addition to the cashback programme, POSB debit and credit cardholders can enjoy 60-cent meal deals at selected food and beverage outlets from 1 July to 30 September. KFC will also be offering $6 set meals as part of the promotion, subject to availability. These deals are available via the POSB Everyday Card and PAssion POSB Debit Card. 'The positive reception to our PayLah weekly cashback initiative has been encouraging. We are grateful for our customers' steadfast support over the years and believe that bringing back this initiative for SG60 further reaffirms our commitment to standing by them and driving inclusive growth of our heartlands,' said Mr Lim Him Chuan, Singapore country head at DBS. For more deals under the DBS Paylah $3 cashback initiative, read here. DBS/POSB is bringing back their popular weekly cashback campaign that offers consumers rewards when they spend at heartland shops and hawker centres every Saturday from 12 July to 27 September. During this period, the first 160,000 users who scan and pay using the DBS PayLah app at over 22,000 participating stalls and shops from 8am will receive up to $3 cashback. Participating merchants can be identified by POSB's 'Support Our Heartland Shops' wobblers – a round tag attached to a strip– or PayLah! Scan to Pay stickers. The initiative is part of DBS/POSB's latest slew of benefits to bolster customer savings and commemorate Singapore's 60th birthday, the bank said in a statement on 29 June. In addition to the cashback programme, POSB debit and credit cardholders can enjoy 60-cent meal deals at selected food and beverage outlets from 1 July to 30 September. KFC will also be offering $6 set meals as part of the promotion, subject to availability. These deals are available via the POSB Everyday Card and PAssion POSB Debit Card. 'The positive reception to our PayLah weekly cashback initiative has been encouraging. We are grateful for our customers' steadfast support over the years and believe that bringing back this initiative for SG60 further reaffirms our commitment to standing by them and driving inclusive growth of our heartlands,' said Mr Lim Him Chuan, Singapore country head at DBS. For more deals under the DBS Paylah $3 cashback initiative, read here.
Times
16-06-2025
- Times
This is easily Southeast Asia's most fun (and varied) city
Happy 60th birthday to Singapore. The city-state marks six decades of independence on August 9, 1965, and has come a long way in that time. It's no longer defined by its more peculiar laws (it's illegal to walk around naked indoors if someone outside might see you — yes, really) and instead there's sneaking admiration for how that laser-like approach to every aspect of life has helped Singapore to evolve into one of southeast Asia's most dynamic destinations. It has some of the world's most authentic street food, with hawker stands serving up traditional clay pot cooking like granny used to make, just a block or two from wildly sophisticated cocktail bars and refined Michelin-starred restaurants. You can gawp at some of the planet's most exciting contemporary architecture or stroll around immaculately preserved buildings from the 19th century. You can hike peaceful rainforest trails or sunbathe on buzzy, blond-sand beaches. And, given this is the Switzerland of southeast Asia, everything runs on time too. • Morning: Chinatown Wet Market • Eat at: Tong Ha Eating House• Afternoon: Sentosa Island Hike And Beach• Drink at: Tanjong Beach Club• Evening: Gardens By The Bay• Eat at: Butcher's Block • Morning: Pulau Ubin Island • Eat at: Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre• Afternoon: National Gallery Singapore • Drink at: Atlas Bar• Evening: Kampong Glam • Eat at: Kee's ● Wear shoes you don't mind getting splashed to Chinatown Wet Market because the floor is constantly being hosed down. It's a crowded, chaotic basement market that's old-school Singapore at its best, with plenty of energetic bartering between bent-double pensioners, budget-conscious chefs and stubborn stall-holders. Spot live eels, fish in 50 shades of zing, lime green gourds and Barbie-pink dragon fruit and stacks of Chinese herbs to cure every condition. The peppermint towers of the Jamae Mosque, the ornate Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple and the colourful Buddha Tooth Relic Temple all sit happily on the same street nearby ( ● You can travel by road or monorail to Sentosa, Singapore's little sister playground island, but the views from the 15-minute cable ride give the most bang for your buck. Hike the circular Imbiah Trail through lush rainforest and then cool down on the beach. Siloso Beach is the buzziest, Palawan best for families and Tanjong for swimming (£9.75 return; ● Singapore has 400 parks, none more futuristically unforgettable than Gardens by the Bay where 'super trees', steel structures draped in rainforest ferns, orchids and climbers, soar 50m skyward. From dusk, their solar-powered lights cast a mesmerising glow over the grove, but time your visit to coincide with Garden Rhapsody, the nightly sound and light shows at 7.45pm and 8.45pm (free, ● The top deck of the No 2 bus from Downtown offers another city perspective as it motors down to Changi where you can hop on a bumboat to Pulau Ubin. This island is the antidote to Singapore's big-city brashness: it's a slow-paced lesson in local history, with traditional shops, wooden kampong homes and the Chek Jawa wetlands, one of Singapore's richest ecosystems where you might see oriental pied hornbills, gliding lizards and definitely lots of naughty monkeys (bus £1.50; bumboat £2). ● The southeast Asian modern and contemporary art at the National Gallery Singapore in the Civic District is impressive but its buildings are also beautiful. Formerly the Supreme Court and City Hall, their architectural highlights include a neoclassical rotunda, a grand dome and an elegant façade with 18 Corinthian columns. Its rooftop gallery has one of the best views of the triple towers of Marina Bay Sands (free; ● Kampong Glam, the Arab quarter, is a warren of narrow lanes and alleyways centred on Haji Lane where the 19th-century shop houses have been adorned with street art and converted into quirky independent stores, cafés, bars and galleries. This is the place to buy souvenirs — rather than at the designer brands of Orchard Road. Try XVXII Jewellery, an ethical Singaporean brand that makes affordable, pretty pieces ( This Chinatown institution is never going to win any design awards (functional white walls, Formica tables and plastic furniture) but it's always packed with Singaporeans because the food here does the talking — which is handy as the waiters don't speak great English. Pointing works fine though and plates arrive piled high with steaming noodles, heavenly fragrant chilli crab and crisp wok-fried mixed vegetables (mains from £10; This place is the closest Singapore gets to a Miami vibe, with a creamy mid-century aesthetic and ringside seats for sunset over the South China Sea. Ask for a coastal table to avoid a minimum spend of at least £45. The club also has a dangerously tempting boutique. Browse its fashions and accessories before your second Mai Tide, a more-ish mix of pandan-infused rum, coconut and pineapple bitters, or prepare for your plastic to take a battering (drinks from £15; This is a 100 per cent hunter-gatherer experience, including a glass-fronted vault showcasing hunks of raw meat on hooks. The chef, Jordan Keao, specialises in wood-fire cooking, creating dishes such as pork dumpling with fermented red cabbage and wagyu beef with bone marrow custard that are mouthwateringly good (mains from £28; The views of Singapore's skyscrapers are pretty good from ground level at the Waterfront and you can get a selfie with Merlion, Singapore's mythical part-fish, part-lion mascot. Afterwards, visit the nearby Lau Pa Sat, a hawker centre with over 130 years of history, which offers a multicultural food crawl through Chinese, Indian, Malay, Thai and Korean cuisines. At 7pm, it spills on to Boon Tat Street with barbecue stalls serving sizzling skewers and wicked satays ( The 1920s-inspired Atlas Bar in the landmark Parkview Square building in the Bugis neighbourhood is thrillingly theatrical. Its gilded interior epitomises Jazz Age joy, with a three-storey gin tower centre stage. White-jacketed mixologists use ladders to retrieve your favourite gin from its collection of 1,300 bottles (drinks from £14.50; The chef Andrew Walsh is expert at mixing culinary refinement with a fun crowd and dishes at this art deco-inspired bistro near Clarke Quay. It is as good as at Walsh's former Michelin-starred restaurant Cure, but with more digestible prices. Kee's seafood laksa is loaded with scallops and tiger prawns and wonderfully aromatic, while the succulent sea bass is delicately offset by cumin and jalapeño citrus salsa. The tiramisu makes an obscenely indulgent finale (mains from £15; This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue Cheap but chic in ChinatownWith a stellar location, close to the neighbourhood's mosque and Hindu and Buddhist temples as well as great entertainment options, this hotel has ridiculously cheap windowless studios. If you like a little light, larger lofts and rooms have fresh neutral colours, classy murals and kitchenettes (room-only doubles from £70; Sister of Singapore's landmark hotelRaffles Singapore unveiled its baby sister this year. The understated island outpost occupies 25 acres of Sentosa Island a stone's throw from Tanjong beach. The resort has 62 contemporary suites, all with private pools and glass-fronted sitting rooms. An al fresco breakfast at the Empire Grill comes with a side order of 30m infinity pool, rainforest and sea views (B&B doubles from £842; • Singapore has a new £70 million Raffles. Can it compete with the original? Past meets present in this heritage hotelTucked in a quiet street close to buzzy Clarke Quay, four characterful shop houses now have a striking contemporary five-storey extension. The 48 bedrooms are split more or less evenly between old and new blocks and all have bespoke modern furniture, calligraphic artwork and exquisite fabric-screened wardrobe doors. There's a rooftop pool with views down to Marina Bay Sands and a neighbourhood bar (B&B doubles from £250; • 15 of the best hotels in Singapore Airlines flying to Singapore from the UK include Singapore Airlines and British Airways with fares from about £550 return, with flight times from about 13 hours. From Changi airport, it is a 30-minute taxi ride into the centre, which costs between £15 and £30. Public transport is excellent and, as Singapore is serious about sustainability, great value with fares from under £1 ( A stop in Singapore en route to Australia makes sense, to break the journey and mitigate jet lag, but it's also a popular staging post for Bali, which has no direct air links with the UK. Take in both with a package: 13 nights' room-only from £1,749pp with four nights in Singapore and nine in Bali, including flights ( Susan d'Arcy was a guest of Raffles Sentosa Singapore
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Western Boy: All under $8, with giant, juicy chicken portions at Toa Payoh stall
I first came across this stall on Facebook, where someone posted a picture of Boy's glorious Chicken Schnitzel. It felt like fate scrolling down to see that it was located near our office, at Toa Payoh Palm Spring Market. My dining companion commented that this hawker centre had 'the cleanest tables [she's] seen in [her] life'. I also appreciated the open-air vibe and bountiful plants surrounding it, allowing us to enjoy our meal in a cooling space. Western food wouldn't be my usual choice of cuisine at any hawker centre. But for the seemingly large portions at inexpensive prices (See: Chicken Cutlet w/ Rice & Coleslaw for S$4?!), how could I turn a blind eye? The owner shared that his stall only opened recently in Mar 2025, but Western Boy's Signature Chicken Chop (S$6.90) has already become a hot favourite with customers. It does take the biggest spot on their signage, so that must count for something, right? It also took up a really big spot on my plate, but I'm not complaining. The moment I sliced into it, a mouthwatering mix of the juices from the chicken threatened to burst out. I noticed that the chicken chop didn't resist the knife while we were cutting it, too. Just one clean slice right down the middle. It was undoubtedly fresh and bursting with fragrant juices between the meaty chunks in my mouth. Okay, pause. Where are they getting their chicken, and how did it remain so tender even after being grilled? Based on its taupe shade with a sprinkle of black spots, I concluded that it was black pepper sauce lathered over the chicken chop. It did lean towards the sweet side, which overpowered the peppery taste for me. I would've still preferred if it maintained a smokier profile, which I felt would've paired better with the chicken. Fries and coleslaw were the assigned sides to this dish, but I'd say they took a step back to let the chicken shine. The fries were thinly cut and remained crispy after cooling down, so kudos to that! Flavour-wise, it was only lightly seasoned with salt, and I felt they could've done with just a little more to counter the overall sweet-ish profile of the plate. A pet peeve of mine is room temperature coleslaw, which was unfortunately the situation I was faced with here. Nothing to shout about, just a humble portion of crunchy veg coated in a creamy sauce. Regardless, it was a refreshing palate cleanser every 5-ish bites that complemented the rich flavours well. Seletar Western Food (實里達西餐): Old-school western food under $12 hidden in Seletar The other dish I tried here was the one and only Chicken Schnitzel w/Spaghetti & Coleslaw (S$7.90). When the uncle first slid this plate over the counter, the only thought in my head was, 'Wow, this looks exactly like it does on the signage'. This is what dreams are made of: A humongous slab of fried chicken cutlet generously layered with cheese sauce and mayo. Well, my dreams, at least. It somehow tasted exactly like how I envisioned, possibly even better. Right off the bat, the chicken was super well-seasoned, lending it a balanced savouriness that seeped into the tender cut of meat. Similarly, this cutlet was very well cooked, tearing apart easily with just one chomp down, contributing to a satisfying mouthfeel. The cheese sauce and mayo were the same-old, but elevated the chicken cutlet with a creamy, cheesy and salty kick that tasted like childhood. Beware, this is a truly addictive combination that I just couldn't put down. 'This tastes exactly like the spaghetti at my JC's Western stall', lamented my dining companion upon our first bite of the cylindrical pasta. From the colour alone, it's obvious that the ratio of pasta to sauce was off, though when I got to the parts more saturated with minced meat, it packed a punch of tomato-y savouriness that made it more enjoyable. This dish made me feel like I was devouring a kid's meal for the portion of an adult one. Get the Chicken Schnitzel. The sides are mostly average, though are by no means inedible. They do offer a nice variation of textures and flavours to balance out the hearty chicken, but I would stick to the fries over spaghetti next time. Definitely a value-for-money, easy Western fix! Expected damage: S$4 – S$7.90 per pax Star Western: Western food from $9 with monster portions The post Western Boy: All under $8, with giant, juicy chicken portions at Toa Payoh stall appeared first on
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
11 best stalls in Changi Village Hawker Centre worth the trip
Nestled in the far east, Changi Village Hawker Centre certainly isn't the easiest place to get to, but that's never stopped anyone. With cult-favourite stalls dishing out downright delicious fare, this iconic makan spot has earned its stripes as a go-to for loyal regulars, tourists and hungry Pulau Ubin day-trippers alike. From legendary nasi lemak to old-school snacks and hearty local gems, we've rounded up the 11 best stalls in Changi Village Hawker Centre — because some cravings are worth the extra mileage. Hassan Stall may not be the flashiest in the hawker centre, but it certainly serves fare worthy of the top spot on our list. This humble stall traces its roots back to 1959, when it operated as a makeshift setup outside the late founder Hassan's kampung house. Now run by his children, it continues to dish out comforting Malay favourites like mee rebus, laksa and the like. Hassan Stall's best-selling Mee Rebus (S$4) features yellow noodles bathed in a luscious brown gravy, topped with a boiled egg, taugeh, Chinese celery, shallots and green chilli slices. Laced with sweet, briny notes of prawn and the bright zing of lime, the nutty gravy clings well to the chewy noodles without ever feeling cloying. The Perlis-style Laksa (S$4) is another standout — thick bee hoon noodles coated in a rich, aromatic gravy lifted by the kick of lemongrass. That aside, the stall also offers Lontong (S$4), Mee Siam (S$4) and delicious handmade Curry Puffs (S$1 each). Daily: 6am – 2pm Changi Village Hawker Centre is home to various well-known nasi lemak stalls, of which the lengthily named International Muslim Food Stall Nasi Lemak remains a firm favourite among aficionados alike. The stall offers 5 different nasi lemak sets: Chicken Wing Set (S$5), Fish Set (S$5), Fillet Set (S$4), Hotdog Set (S$3.50) and Ikan Bilis Set (S$3). Each comes with your choice of protein accompanied by fluffy coconut rice, a sunny-side-up egg, ikan bilis, cucumber slices and a dollop of sambal at your fancy. The Chicken Wing set is a clear favourite, featuring perfectly seasoned wings with a crackly crust that gives way to juicy, tender meat. Easily enjoyed on their own as well, for S$2.50 a pop. +65 8400 6882 Mon & Fri: 6pm – 9.30pm Tue to Thu: 11.30am – 2pm & 6pm – 9.30pm Sun: 4pm – 9pm Closed on Sat Facebook Known for its gobsmacking hor fun, Weng Kee Original Taste Ipoh Hor Fun earns an undisputed spot in the Changi Village Hawker Centre hall of fame. Newspaper clippings displayed proudly at the stall front tell the story — this must-eat haunt has been featured across multiple publications, including a spotlight on Mediacorp's Channel 8. You can't visit Weng Kee Ipoh Hor Fun without ordering their highly-raved Chicken Chop Hor Fun (S$4/S$5). This signature dish features rice noodles lathered in a silky, umami-rich gravy made from hours of simmering old mother hens. It's then topped with their 'award-winning' crispy chicken cutlet, making for a slurp-worthy, deeply satisfying meal all around. If you're after something a little more classic, the Wanton Noodles (S$4/S$5) and Minced Meat Noodles (S$4/S$5) are solid picks that never disappoint. And for some extra crunch, add on some Deep Fried Wanton (S$2/S$4). +65 6545 6425 Daily: 10am – 9pm Look out, ladies and gents — What The Puff! might just become your new favourite profanity. Helmed by a passionate undergrad and his curry puff-loving pals, this new kid on the block offers fresh handmade puffs in flavours both classic and cheekily unconventional in the best way. The stall's puffs are fluffy, wonderfully buttery and generously filled, with 5 variations for you to choose from. There's the Original (S$2), stuffed with spicy potato curry, shredded chicken and a full-hard-boiled egg; and the Sardine (S$2), packed with piquant, chilli-laden sardine filling. Feeling a little more adventurous? Try the Cheeeesy (S$2.50), a twist on the Original with an added sprinkle of cheese — best enjoyed piping hot for that perfect cheese pull. Other interesting options are the Black Pepper Chicken (S$2.50) and Charsiew Chicken (S$2.50), filled with black pepper-spiced and char siew-glazed chicken respectively. +65 8944 4177 Thu to Tue: 7.30am – 3.30pm Closed on Wed Instagram | Website Might we interest you in some goreng pisang (fried banana)? You'll find this nostalgic treat — along with a variety of other deep-fried fritter delights — at Million Star Fried Banana. If you can't spot the stall, just keep an eye out for hanging banana bunches and a cheeky display of minion paraphernalia! What better snack to start with than the Banana Raja (S$1.20/S$1.50)? These signature fritters star hefty bananas with sweet, creamy flesh encased in thin, crispy batter that shatters beautifully with each bite. Another fruity favourite is the Cempedak (S$2.50 for 3 pieces), which has a more siap (astringent) profile — an acquired taste, but beloved by those who get it. Other old-school goodies you can snag for a perfect afternoon snack include the Yam/Taro (S$1.20), Sweet Potato (S$1.20) and chewy Sweet Cake (S$1.80), all coated in that same beautiful batter. +65 9083 8388 Thu to Tue: 10am – 5pm Closed on Wed Facebook In case you haven't caught on, Changi Village Hawker Centre is a mecca for traditional Malay cuisine. Hjh. Salbiah is another stellar stall worth spotlighting — drawing queues for its hearty nasi lemak, lontong, nasi ambeng and especially nasi padang. The Nasi Padang is a definite must-get. Build your own plate from a plethora of dishes, including their flavourful Daging (Beef) Rendang (S$4), Chicken Merah (S$4), Sotong (S$4/S$6) and Sayur Lodeh (S$1) — among plenty of others. And don't sleep on the Lontong (S$4) either. This dish features soft ketupat served in fragrant sayur lodeh, complete with long beans and cabbage soaking up all that lemak goodness. Crowned with a generous spoonful of sambal, it's a rustic, can't-miss classic. Sat to Tue: 7am – 3pm Closed on Wed to Fri Instagram 16 best nasi padang in Singapore that are so sedap you can't stop at one You might be surprised to learn that Dao Xiang's signature dish is none other than sambal petai — and it's a stellar rendition at that. Beloved by loyal devotees and even a few Mediacorp celebs, this bold, spicy dish has earned the stall quite the cult following. The famed Sambal Petai with Prawn & Rice (S$7.90) features a generous heap of bright green stink beans fried in a copious amount of umami-packed, hae bee-laced sambal. Dotted with prawns and served simply with white rice and egg, it's a fiery, fragrant combo that's sure to win over any petai lover. Clean plate guaranteed. The stall also offers a range of home-style dishes, like moreish Prawn Fritters (S$1.60 per piece, min. order 2 pieces), hearty Sesame Oil Chicken with Rice (S$5.50) and Peranakan-style Curry Chicken with Rice (S$5.50), made with a rich rempah of more than 10 ingredients. +65 8613 1378 Sun & Mon, Wed & Thu: 10am – 8pm Fri & Sat: 10am – 9pm Closed on Tue Facebook | Instagram Few things offer unadulterated comfort like some old-school Western food, and the fare at W Kitchen Western Food feels just like a warm hug on a bad day. Run by a friendly elderly couple, this stall specialises in nostalgic Western platters that are sure to put a smile on your face. Start with the popular Pork/Chicken Cutlet (S$7.50), a hefty slab of meat breaded and deep-fried to golden perfection, served with fries and a side salad. Prefer something grilled? Go for the Pork/Chicken Chop (S$7), char-grilled and generously slathered in a delectable mushroom sauce. Other familiar favourites include the Fish & Chips (S$7.50) and Chicken Wings with Rice (S$5). Or, try the more 'unorthodox' offerings like the Onion Chicken (S$7), Garlic Chicken (S$7) or Sesame Chicken (S$7.50) — each topped with its namesake garnish and finished with a neat drizzle. Fri to Tue: 12pm – 8pm Closed on Wed & Thu Facebook Helmed by a towkay with decades of giant grouper farming expertise under his belt, King Grouper Fish Soup prides itself on serving premium quality fish soup at wallet-friendly prices. It's also a pretty prolific brand, with nearly 30 outlets islandwide — each one upholding the same high standards and unwavering dedication. The Fried Grouper Fish Soup (S$6/S$9) is a sensible pick, starring golden fried fish slices, tofu, seaweed and vegetables in a light yet flavour-packed broth. For a 'less sinful' option, go for the Sliced Grouper Fish Soup (S$6/S$9) and Batang Sliced Fish Soup (S$6/S$9), both of which feature soft, supple slices of fresh fish instead. Round off your meal with your carb of choice at S$0.50 each, with options like Thick Bee Hoon, Rice, Mee Sua and Crispy Noodle, the latter adding a pleasant eggy crunch to your soup. +65 8222 6824 Daily: 9.30am – 9.30pm Facebook | Instagram | Website Limited social media presence? Check. Bussin' food regardless? Check. The humble Bedok Beef Kway Teow may fly under the radar, but it could very well qualify for 'hidden gem' status. Whether you've got a penchant for rich, beefy flavours or simply need something to warm you up on a chilly day, a piping hot bowl of beef noodles from this stall will do just the trick. The titular Beef Kway Teow (S$5/S$7) comes in both Soup and Dry versions — the former steeped in a robust beef broth while the latter sees the silky rice noodles blanketed by a load of velvety gravy. Each bowl features a generous portion of tender beef slices, while its Mixed Beef Kway Teow (S$5/S$7) counterpart ups the ante with beef balls and perfectly-stewed offals. Interestingly, the stall also offers Soy Bean Paste Beef Ramen (S$5), AKA their own spin on zha jiang mian, complete with chewy la mian noodles. Fri to Wed: 9.30am – 9pm Closed on Thu Cool off after a sweltering Pulau Ubin trip or end the night on a sweet note with an ice-cold treat from none other than Changi V. Dessert House. With over 20 colourful options — from Nata Cocktail Ice (S$3.20) to Soursop Ice Jelly (S$2.50) and Ice Kachang (S$2.50) — you're truly spoilt for choice. The Chendol (S$2.50) takes the crown for clear crowd favourite, starring a wonderfully Singaporean combo of gula melaka-laced shaved ice, springy pandan noodles, red beans and a neat drizzle of coconut milk for that creamy finish. Want to kick it up a notch? Opt for the Chendol with Ice Cream (S$3.50), which includes a crowning scoop of vanilla ice cream. We also can't go without a shout-out to the eye-catching Commando (S$2.50), topped with juicy longans and red tea jelly. +65 9451 5878 Thu to Tue: 11am – 9.30pm Closed on Wed 21 best nasi lemak stalls in Singapore [May 2025 update] The post 11 best stalls in Changi Village Hawker Centre worth the trip appeared first on
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
We tried Singapore's worst-rated orh luak
Having just recovered from a bout of food poisoning caused by fresh oysters — which left me battling diarrhoea for 5 long days — you can imagine how jittery I felt when it was time to try the worst-rated orh luak stall in Singapore. Unfortunately, the title belonged to 85 Bedok North Fried Oyster at 85 Fengshan Centre. The business has a 2.6-star rating with a total of 191 reviews on Google Reviews (at time of writing) — definitely one of the lowest I've ever featured. Though the stall also sells other dishes like carrot cake, fried kway teow, and Hokkien mee, the bulk of the 1-star reviews were actually directed at the oyster omelette. Comments like 'One of the worst I've ever eaten,' 'Singapore's most lousy fried oysters', and 'rude service.' were expressed. These are definitely harsh and strong words. Is it really that bad? Let's find out! I headed there around 6pm while the hawker centre wasn't that packed. Even before I had a chance to look at the signboard offerings, an uncle with a thundering loud voice asked, 'Ah boy, what do you want to eat?' Wow, a 42-year-old getting called that — what a good start! I chose the large Oyster Omelette at S$10, and upon making payment, a buzzer was passed to me. While waiting for the pièce de résistance to arrive, my mind was already racing like a bullet train in Japan, envisioning how my plate of oyster omelette would turn out. Within 5 minutes, the siren-like red lights and beeping from the buzzer went off. 'Did they already pre-cook some parts? Why did my food arrive so fast?' These questions popped up in my head. My plate of orh luak was already on the table and the uncle had told me to help myself to the cutlery. In terms of service, everything was great so far. As I returned to my seat, I couldn't help but notice that it actually looked quite promising. The golden-brown egg clusters were crispy in some areas, and deliciously eggy in others. There were also slightly charred slivers of spring onions that were carried along for the ride into my mouth, which imparted a fragrant aftertaste. While the occasional large, floury bits might be off-putting to some— like my dining partner— I personally didn't mind them. They were slightly chewy and added some contrasting textures to the egg. Fried Oyster Showdown: Hougang Fried Oyster vs Song Kee Fried Oyster After doing a little treasure hunting, I found a total of 7, slightly larger-than-usual oysters. Unlike the reviews that mentioned about the fishy odour, mine weren't like that. In fact, they were quite fresh. The oysters were plump, luxuriously creamy and juicy — I had no complaints. Perhaps they had sourced for a new supplier! The chilli dip that they had provided was sufficiently tangy and moderately spicy. That being said, 4 out of 5 orh luak stalls in Singapore probably use this very same concoction. One thing's for sure, my oyster omelette experience turned out much better than I'd expected. Has the team actually read all of the negative comments about the orh luak and made efforts to improve it? Or was I lucky enough to catch them on a good day? Have you visited this stall recently? What are your thoughts? Do share in the comments. Xin Xin Famous Fried Oyster — $3 orh luak at hawker stall in Clementi The post We tried Singapore's worst-rated orh luak appeared first on
