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Remember the times when you sat down as a family and tasted your mum's cooking? The meal that I just had at 5 Little Bears (五只小熊) definitely hit all the right (and nostalgic) spot, reminding me of the purest meaning of a simple yet comforting home-cooked meal.

SALTED CRISPY CHICKEN ($4.00)

Who doesn't love crispy fried chicken? It's perfect as a takeaway snack and also a dish that is great for sharing on the dinner table. The crispy batter coats nicely with the chicken thigh, well seasoned and pairs really well with the chili powder for that kick of (mild) spiciness.

HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN CHOP ($4.80)

The honey glazed chicken chop was the preferred variation of the two that we tried. The sweetness of the glaze helps whet our appetite, which allows us to truly appreciate the tenderness and juiciness of the chicken here. Not to mention that the portion size is pretty decent as well, especially considering that the price point isn't very high at all!

CRISPY MUSHROOMS ($3.00)

A simple combination of crispy batter and shitake mushrooms. Not the best thing that we have ever tried, nor the most flavorsome. Nothing too fancy going on here and frankly speaking it can lean a little too plain for our tastebud. However, if you prefer to include something less heavy on your stomach then this should pair well with the rest of the dishes.

PORK CHOP BENTO ($7.50)

A Japanese-style Bento packed meal that consists of rice, half a braised egg, stir-fried cabbage and long beans, scrambled eggs and tomatoes, pork chop and pickled cucumber.

Everything was perfect in this photo. The long beans were flavorful and had a firm bite, while the cabbage had a nice savory sweetness that complimented well with the rice. If braised egg wasn't enough, how about soft-delicate scrambled eggs with tomatoes to go with the rice. Both style of eggs just reminds me of how my Mother used to make them at home, simple and flavorful. The cucumbers are pickled, which serves as a refreshing palate cleanser during the meal.

The highlight of this bento set definitely goes to the pork chop. Bone-in tender and juicy meat with a beautiful crust on the outside for a nice crunchy texture that feels so satisfying in your mouth.

BRAISED PORK RICE ($5.00)

A classic Taiwanese comfort food that is surprisingly hard to find in Singapore, so this is a definite must order for us. It consists of minced braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, half a braised egg and boiled Chinese cabbage (bok choy) with a layer of rice beneath.

The combination of pork fat and braised meat with rice is absolutely addictive and pairing it with pickled mustard greens helps to cut through the greasiness which allows you to enjoy both the sinful greasiness of the dish yet without feeling jelat. The bok choy adds a nice crunch factor to the dish and it is always good to be able to include some veggies in our diet.

All in all, we would definitely recommend 5 Little Bears to those of you who have been craving for some delicious Taiwanese food! The food here are all served piping hot

Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, Paya Lebar Square, #B1-09, 409051
Opening Hours Daily: 11:30 am - 09:30 pm .
How we got here: 5 Minutes walk from Paya Lebar MRT

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5 Little Bears (五只小熊) - Comforting Taiwanese Cuisine at Paya Lebar

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In case you haven't notice, the latest food hype now is the limited edition McFlurry from McDonald's! Although it was previously made available in Malaysia, it has finally made its way to Singapore! I believe this is one that took most locals by surprise, even me. It's the king of all fruits - D24 Durian flavour! Be warned though, it is not cheap (as compared to other regular sized McFlurry) to indulge in this decadent dessert.

D24 DURIAN MCFLURRY ($4.00)

The D24 Durian McFlurry starts off with its signature vanilla soft-serve, before a ladle of durian sauce is poured over and stirred - McFlurry style. The durian sauce is made with actual durian puree which swirls around pockets of vanilla ice-cream with a sweet pungent aroma and taste. Pack with durian flavour and a little surprises of durian pulp here and there to excite your mind and make you go "OMG this is real durian".

The taste however, starts to get repetitive and jelak over time, and the sweetness of both components starts to get overpowering. The lack of texture doesn't help too.

Overall I feel that this is worth a try, even though it costs $4.00. The breath of durian will linger in your mouth for a fair deal of time, so be careful and make sure to ONLY burp when no one is around! Don't say I never warn you ah!

Have you tried the McDonald's D24 DURIAN McFLURRY yet? Comment below and let us know how you like it!

Address: Available at all McDonald's Store and Dessert Kiosk, WHILE STOCK LAST!
Website: McDonald's Facebook Page

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What are the first few things that come to your mind when I mention Yishun? If you are not from the North, you would probably think that it is a rather oddly fascinating place in Singapore where all the interesting stories are born. Yishun has definitely become such a meme-able place on social media which is really cool if you ask me. Well, apart from its enthralling personality, it is undeniable that Yishun is also the home to many well-known food establishment like 925 Yishun Chicken Rice, Chong Pang Nasi Lemak, and 928 Laksa which I have previously blogged about.

Spoiler Alert: You would definitely want to check these posts out since these places serve some really yummy local food.

One Sushi is the new sensation especially among the North-ians as it is the new boy in town offering Japanese food at a reasonable price point; considering it is in a neighbourhood setting. Situated at Yishun Town Square, the location is slightly off from the busy Northpoint City but it is definitely not hard to find.

One Sushi is celebrating its opening with an attractive promotion that rivals Sushi Express, at only $0.88 instead of the usual $1.50. The selection offers over 50 different variety of sushi which certainly appeals to a lot of people to come and check out what is it all about. We battled the long queue and waited approx. 40 minutes to try their sushi.

Green tea packets and the usual condiments that you would expect from a Japanese restaurant such as pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce are provided. Aside from the the sushi available on the conveyor belt, àla carte dishes can also be ordered from their tablets if you are looking into giving their more premium dishes a try.

It is indisputable that rice plays an important role when it comes to sushi. However, during our visit the texture was slightly mushy and wasn't al-dente. The standard for each sushi varies, little consistency is found, with some of the rice ball not being able to hold up its own weight and break apart when attempt to pick it up with a pair of chopsticks. In terms of flavour, the rice was fairly well seasoned.

For the few gunkans we tried, the seaweed was lacking in crispness. The presentation was disappointing which made the sushi appeared stale looking. After a few plates (lesser than our norm), it has lost its appeal and we couldn't reach out for more.

The salmon nigiri was the supposed star of the show, but with its already subpar rice, even the salmon could not salvage the mess. The sliced salmon alone was decent, but the overall taste was hardly up to standard.

Even though we have only tried the few sushi options from the $1.50 category as we really want to test out how much it would compare with Sushi Express, we feel that the dishes that we did try could be given more attention from the chefs. Since the majority of customers are coming just for the promotion to give this place a try before they decide if they would frequent this place in the future.

We do not really recommend One Sushi for large groups and children.

By observation, we could see that One Sushi is still in its beginning stage, judging from the constant noisy kitchen workspace, inconsistent food quality, and rather unorganised work flow.

Maybe it will get better in the future, who knows?

Address: 3 Northpoint Drive, Yishun Town Square, #01-04, 768020
Opening Hours Daily: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm .
Website: One Sushi Facebook Page
How we got here: 10 Minutes walk from Yishun MRT

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Tuk Tuk Cha - Thai Milk Tea Shibuya Toast ($11.50)

A match-made in heaven when you combine two of their best sellers (Thai Milk Tea & Shibuya Toasts), into a delicious treat for your sweet tooth.🍬

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Just like the other variations, it starts off with a brick of toast - crispy exterior with a buttery and fluffy inside to soak up all the sweet and rich Thai milk tea sauce. 🍞

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The Thai milk tea ice-cream wasn't the smoothest nor the creamiest, but the flavour was as rich as the drinks they serve. The cookie crumbs add a nice crunchy mouthfeel to the dessert, which compliments the toast well. 🍪

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Great dessert for sharing, and would totally recommend you to try it! I guess the Aloha Coconut is in second place now. 🤙🏻

Address: 30 Sembawang Drive, Sun Plaza, #01-15, 757713
Opening Hours Daily: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm .
Website: Tuk Tuk Cha Facebook Page
How we got here: 5 Minutes walk from Sembawang MRT

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Tamoya Udon - Beef Udon ($10.80)
A comforting bowl of handmade Udon in their special broth soup made from dried sardines and bonito. Topped with slices of beef, sweet onions, an onsen egg ($1.40), and an assortment of condiments at the DIY counter to customise your very own bowl of udon. 🍜
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The Udon was smooth, chewy and with just the right thickness to slurp till you shiok. Accompanied by their special savoury broth, the slight tinge of sweetness and umami doesn't taste overpowering, but allows you to appreciate the craft of their udon.
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The beef was tender and juicy, but somehow I felt bad for neglecting it. Regardless your choice of beef or pork, its all about that Udon!

Address: Liang Court Shopping Centre,177 River Valley Road, #01-32, 179030
Website: http://tamoya.com.sg/
Opening Hours Daily: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
How we got here: 5 minutes walk from Clarke Quay MRT

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Chong Pang Nasi Lemak is popular for serving "Chinese" Nasi Lemak since 1973 when it was first located in the former Chong Pang Village Hawker Centre. The difference between the Malay and Chinese version lies in the accompaniment, where the latter can come with anything from chicken franks, fish cakes and luncheon meat.

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Meat sizzling away on a dome-shaped grill, while seafood and vegetables are bubbling away in a chicken broth moat. This common sight is known as Mookata, which directly translate to "pork" and "skillet".

Located in a coffee shop, Sedap Thai is a halal certified stall, that replaces the conventional pork to other meats such as chicken and beef, making it one of the few places where Muslims will be able to have a taste of Thai Barbecue!

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