Breakfast Grill

We decided to treat ourselves to a hearty breakfast on a public holiday, and after a stroll down Lorong Kilat, Breakfast Grill caught our eye. Just as we made our choice, we were stunned to see a queue forming quickly even before the doors opened

Breakfast Grill at Lorong Kilat

Looks like the early bird really does catch the worm! The place quickly filled up right after we placed our order, and it wasn’t long before it reached full house.

The Crowd

Full House Crowd

The countertop featured a modern open-concept design, allowing us to observe the barista in action as they meticulously prepared each cup of coffee and matcha. Watching the drinks come to life added an engaging and artisanal touch to the overall café experience.

Matcha

The Strawberry Matcha was a standout for me on the café menu. Visually soothing with its beautiful swirl of green and pink, it offered a lovely balance of earthy matcha and sweet strawberry, both refreshing and therapeutic to sip on.

Strawberry Matcha - $8.50

The Mocha came with an adorable and intricate latte art that instantly lifted our mood. Rich, smooth, and chocolatey, it was a comforting pick to go along with our brunch definitely a sweet and satisfying finish to the meal.

Mocha - $7

Breakfast here is all about their crowd-favourite sammies, and we went with the Magic Mushroom—a vegan option that didn’t disappoint. It came loaded with baked organic portobello and mozzarella, creamed spinach, and a topping of crunchy enoki strings. Hearty, flavourful, and surprisingly filling—it definitely hit the spot.

Magic Mushroom

The Cheeky Fella was even more indulgent, packed with a thick, juicy fried chicken thigh, fluffy scrambled eggs, garlic aioli, and ranch dressing. Every bite was rich and satisfying, making it a solid choice for those looking for something heartier to start their day.

Cheeky Fella - $16

Worried that two sammies and drinks might not be enough, my sibling added a sausage to our order. It was served simply on a plate, garnished with a light sprinkle of chili flakes. Though minimalistic in presentation, the sausage was juicy and packed with flavor, definitely a satisfying side to round out the meal.

Sausage

It was a great start to the day with this hearty breakfast, our sammies were satisfying, the drinks delightful, and the cozy vibes just right. A truly fulfilling public holiday morning!

Sammies & Beverages

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Breakfast Grill
Location: 19 Lor Kilat, 01-02, Singapore 598120

Li Xing Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 利興炒福建虾麵

After passing by Li Xing Hokkien Mee several times, we finally decided to stop and give it a try today. The stall is run by a couple, whereby the man skillfully handling the wok, while the lady manages the orders at the front.

Li Xing Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

The presentation of the dish stayed true to a classic plate of Hokkien Mee. The ratio of white bee hoon to yellow noodles looked well-balanced, accompanied by ingredients like squid, prawns, and chives

Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee - $5.50

If you’re on a Hokkien Mee hunt in Singapore, this would come across as a fairly standard plate — the prawn stock isn’t particularly strong, but it serves well enough to satisfy a hungry stomach.

Rating: 3 / 5

Li Xing Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 利興炒福建
Location: Bukit Timah Wet Market & Food Centre (Interim), 2A Jln Seh Chuan, #01-013, Singapore, Singapore 599213

Lao Gai Mee

 It's been a while since I last visited the hawker center at Beauty World, and I noticed a new stall. Specializing in Kuching-style noodles, their menu features Fish Ball Bak Chor Mee, Char Siu Mee, Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee, and their Signature Bee Tai Mak.

Stall of Lao Gai Mee

The Signature Lao Shu Fen I ordered was exactly the style I enjoy. Served over a bed of Bee Tai Mak, it came topped with Char Siu, seasoned minced pork, and a silky sous vide egg, creating a well-balanced and flavorful bowl.

Lao Shu Fen - $5.50

Overall, it was a comforting bowl of noodles, perfect for a satisfying meal. My only slight peeve was that the seasoning leaned towards the sweeter side.

Lao Gai Mee
Location: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588177

Leng Kee Oysters

Ever since I stepped into the interim hawker at Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre, the sight of the delicious fried oyster dish on their signboard seemed to draw me in, guiding my footsteps closer to the stall.

Leng Kee

The fried oyster plate, or Orh Luak, is simply satisfying. It is generously served with plump oysters and a delightful contrast of crispy eggy bits and a soft, gooey texture—an irresistible combination!

Fried Oysters - $5

The plate of fried oysters was just right to satisfy our cravings. The crispy, gooey texture paired with the tangy chilli made every bite simply delicious!

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Leng Kee Fried Oysters
Location: Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre (Interim)
                  2A Jln Seh Chuan, #01-029 Singapore 599213
Nearest Station: Beauty World (DT5)

The Three Elephants

It’s been a while since I last visited the hawker centre at Beauty World Centre. As I walked around, I noticed a Thai braised meat stall had taken over the space of the once-famous Bak Kut Teh stall I used to frequent.

The Three Elephants

Their menu mainly features braised dishes served with rice or noodles. However, they also offer a selection of drinks, including Thai Milk Tea, Thai Soy Milk, Lemongrass Honey, and more.

Menu

As I scanned through the menu, my choice was clear—I went straight for the braised pork trotter rice. Served in a brown disposable box, the dish came with a generous portion of tender pork trotter, accompanied by braised mushrooms, a flavorful braised egg, tau gua, and preserved vegetables. A handful of fresh coriander stalks topped it off, adding a pop of color and aroma.

Braised Pork Trotter Rice - $6

The braised pork trotter was just to my liking—tender, rich in gelatin, and infused with the deep flavors of the braising sauce, which had fully permeated the meat.

Trotter

Overall, I found it pretty satisfying and would definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Rating: 3.25 / 5

The Three Elephants
Location:  Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-65, Singapore 588177

Ye Tang Chendol - Dessert

A quick fix to beat the scorching hot weather will be none other be a bowl of ice-chilled Chendol. On top of the classic bowl of Chendol, I had it topped up with Attap Seed as well as Grass Jelly. It was definitely satisfying to enjoy a bowl of dessert from the extreme corner of Beauty World Centre. 

The lady looked meticulous in her job as she carefully placed every item on the bowl neatly, topping up the shaved iceberg with green pandan "jelly worms", Attap seeds and cooling grass jelly. The decoration of this dessert was finished off with a ladle of Gula Melaka adding a coconutty fragrance and natural sweetness to my bowl of ice-cool dessert.

Classic Bowl with Attap Seed and Grass Jelly

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Ye Tang Chendol - Dessert
Location:  Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-26 Singapore 588177

Shen & Co Cafe

Shen & Co is located at a very strategic location, at one of the exits of Beauty World MRT Station. It's a boutique cafe adorned with antiquated collections. 

Shen & Co

The Home Made Lemonade was very sour for me, nonetheless I managed to finish more than half the cup while pineapple smoothie is quite refreshing.

Home Made Lemonade with Berries & Pineapple Smoothie - $5 & $7

A popular dish among us. Not many places will serve such a traditional plate of delicacies. This plate of Bee Hoon is cooked in flavourful broth with tender stewed pork, vegetables and various seasonings. The flavour is good with a richness and depth of flavour of the aromatic stewed pork. It was topped with fried crackers, and fried egg accompanied by some greens. 

Stewed Pork Bee Hoon - $9

With their good reviews, if we happened to be around that area again, we would like to try out other items on the menu.

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Shen & Co Cafe
Location:  140 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 588176

Taste 品鲜阁

Fans of Handmade Noodles, is this your hideout? It was said that Taste 品鲜阁 offers a delighting and comfortable bowl of Ban Mian, Mee Hoon Kueh or You Mian made from scratch upon ordering. 

Ban Mian Dry - $6.80

Ban Mian

Here's their bowl of Signature dry Mee Hoon Kueh. Kueh was smooth, together with a chewy texture and tossed in sweet savoury black sauce. Every individual ingredient was neatly placed in the bowl: Mani Chye,  minced pork, crispy ikan bilis, egg, meatball and braised mushroom. 

Mee Hoon Kueh Dry - $6.80

The accompanied soup has a natural sweetness which hints of soybean as well as anchovies taste. 

Dry You Mian - $6.80

You Mian with Sauce

The soup version is comforting too. It has a prominent braised mushroom with minced meat flavour. balanced and paired nicely with the fried shallots. The texture of You Mian was different and I would have mistaken it as some La Mian if I was not aware of the kind of noodle I was having.

U Mian Soup - $6.80

While we were there in the evening, most items were sold out. The friendly staff that had attended to us told us that they were left with handmade noodles for the day. We would like to be back for other items on the menu.

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Taste 品鲜阁
Location: Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, 170 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #01-03/04  Singapore 588179
Nearest Station: Beauty World (DT5)

John's Pizzeria & Bakery

The craving for pizza had landed us here and not the pizza chains or the Italian restaurant.  

John's Pizzeria & Bakery

We order a pitcher of their Home Made Ice Peach Tea to pair with the pizza.

Home Made Ice Peach Tea - $9.90

We waited almost 40 minutes to get the pizza but were told before ordering as their delivery orders piled up on a weekend. To counter this issue, it will be good to order online and indicate a comment that you will be dining in so that you do not need to wait a long time on peak hours like this.

We ordered the Deep Dish John's 4 Way as it has a combination of 4 different flavours of pizza with 2 slices of each kind. We took some time to choose and finally settled with the following.

Deep Dish Pepperoni & Bacon

NY Style Tomato Sauce, House-Made Italian Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese.

Deep Dish Hawaiian

The Hawaiian comes with NY Style Tomato Sauce, House-Made Italian Pork Sausage, Mushrooms, Red Onion and Mozzarella Cheese, simply to my liking. 

Deep Dish Supreme

Comes in NY Style Tomato Sauce, House-Made Italian Pork Sausage, Pork Pepperoni, Fresh Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Black Olive, Red Onion and Mozzarella Cheese.

Deep Dish Ricotta Chicken Mushroom Bianca 

It was exceptionally creamy and luscious without being "jelat". Made up of Ricotta Cheese, Mushrooms, House-Made Italian Chicken Sausage and Mozzarella Cheese.

Deep Dish John's 4-Way - $44.90

Their deep-dish pizza was hearty and had a richer flavour. It has a thicker crust, served in a rectangular shape with crispy, lacy and caramelized cheesy crust made on their house-made sourdough.

See the thickness

Overall, I'm surprise that their cheese is light and these Classic American Sourdough Pizza were simply yummy. Besides dining in, John's Pizzeria & Bakery also offer to deliver them island-wide.

Rating: 3.5 / 5

John's Pizzeria & Bakery
Location: 21 Lor Kilat, #01-03 Sun Court, Singapore 598123