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Herbal Mutton Soup at Pasir Panjang Food Centre: A Pricey Yet Piquant Adventure at Ivy’s!

  When you enter Pasir Panjang Food Centre, your senses are immediately drawn to Ivy's Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup stall, guided by the inviting aroma of herbs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) The Wolfberry Wonder in Every Sip Let's delve into their $14 herbal mutton soup. The soup is impressively thick, brimming with the essence of wolfberries, which dominate the flavour profile. Interestingly, the intense herbal taste almost overshadows the mutton. Meat and More: A Textural Tango The mutton, though sparingly served, is tender and delicious. The addition of crunchy black fungus adds a delightful contrast. Tau pok and tau kee are also included, absorbing the soup's richness and enhancing every bite. The Price Point: Is It Worth the Wallet Workout? At $14, this soup stands at a higher price point than typical hawker fare. While the cost might raise eyebrows, the quality and unique flavours can justify the expense f...

Kolomee Delights: Tracy’s Sarawak Kitchen’s MyVillage Magic

  MyVillage, a cozy haven in Serangoon Gardens, hides a gem within its walls – Tracy's Sarawak Kitchen. On a lazy weekend lunch, we found ourselves lured by the promise of mouthwatering delights within this unassuming mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) The Waiting Game: A Queue Worth the Kolomee Wait Approaching Tracy's, a queue snaked its way, hinting at the Kolomee treasure trove inside. Anticipation mixed with impatience as we endured a 20-minute wait just to place our order. The lunchtime buzz and Tracy's unhurried kitchen pace added another 30 minutes to our wait. Yet, the friendly ambiance kept spirits high, promising a savory reward at the end. Stir-Fried Kolomee: A Symphony of Wok-Hei Wonders Finally armed with our Kolomee bounty, we eagerly dug in. The noodles, stir-fried to perfection, exuded the aromatic wok-hei essence that makes each bite a journey to noodle nirvana. The strands were generously coat...

Wok Magic: Dive into The Neighbourwok’s Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee Extravaganza in Bukit Batok

  A Taste of Bukit Batok Magic If you find yourself strolling through Bukit Batok and craving a culinary adventure, The Neighbourwok's Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is a must-try. We recently took the plunge into this flavorful experience, and let me tell you – disappointment wasn't even on the menu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) Sizing it Up: Affordable Pleasures The Neighbourwok offers three sizes for their Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee – $5, $6, and $8. We opted for the $5 portion and were pleasantly surprised by the generous serving. You know you're in for a treat when your eyes widen at the sight of your meal. Spicy Revelations: Chili with a Kick The chili accompanying the dish was a spicy revelation, slightly runny but mingling marvelously with the aromatic noodles. It adds a fiery kick that dances on your taste buds without overpowering the dish's overall harmony. Wok Hey Infusion: Aromatic Intensity This is the w...

Slurping Good Times: Dive into Soup Noodles Delight at Cheng San Market’s Xiang Kee Yu Yuan Mian Tang

  In the heart of Cheng San Market, where the crowds weave through food stalls, locals queue up at Xiang Kee even on weekdays. It's an unassuming hawker stall that steals the spotlight with its famed soup noodles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) Queuing Chronicles If you're not a morning person, brace yourself for the shock of a long queue at Xiang Kee. Picture this – 20 hungry souls eagerly waiting for their bowl of comfort. Surprisingly, the assembly line moves like a well-oiled machine, and in just 15 minutes, we found ourselves seated with anticipation. The Clear Symphony of Soup The first spoonful of broth from Xiang Kee's soup noodles hits your palate like a gentle melody. Clear, not overwhelmingly robust, yet possessing a subtlety that makes you want more. Ingredients Galore For a mere $5, we opted for the larger bowl, and boy, were we in for a treat! The generous portion boasted a carnival of ingredients – ...