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Hawker

272 Homemade Pau Dim Sum

Little did I realize, there are actually quite a few dim sum places in Bukit Batok. I chose the one with the highest rating on Google reviews – 272 Homemade Pau Dim Sum. This is a hawker stall located in Block 272 Bukit Batok East Avenue 4, hence the name. The baos are definitely homemade, […]

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Cafe

Whisk & Paddle – Cafe in Bukit Gombak Park Perfect for Brunch

I always lament that there are no good cafes around Bukit Gombak until Burpple introduced me to Whisk & Paddle. Decor This glasshouse cafe is located at the entrance of Bukit Gombak Park and it’s just a 10-minute walk from Bukit Gombak MRT station. The cafe is surrounded on all side by greenery. The inside […]

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Chinese

Dong Bei Cai Guan 东北菜馆

Dong Bei Cai Guan 东北菜馆 is probably the most under-the-radar restaurant I have ever been to. I was looking for Northeastern Chinese (dongbei) restaurants in Bukit Batok and this restaurant keep popping up. So I decided to give it a try. Location This restaurant is located inside Midview Building in Bukit Batok industrial park. Midview […]

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Michelin Guide Singapore

Master Tang Wontan Mee (鄧師傅鳳城麺家)

I stumbled upon an article written about Master Tang (鄧師傅鳳城麺家) and this Michelin one-starred stall was opened by a retired Crystal Jade chef, who has worked there for 17 years.  The original stall is located at Sixth Avenue, but it relocated to Bukit Batok East Avenue 5 when the lease was up.  There is a […]

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Chinese

Xiang Mei Roasted Meat – Hidden Roasted Meat Hawker in Bukit Batok

Xiang Mei Roasted Meat has been around for more than 20 years and it is what I call a true hidden gem of a hawker stall in Singapore. It may not have garnered any awards but people who live and work in the area know that this stall serves some excellent roasted meats.  Xiang Mei […]