The Beer People Co. 啤酒大叔

Heard of this popular spot in Jalan Besar area? Whether you are looking for a light bite or a full foodie experience, this place is not to be missed for they have over more than 150 Asian Beers and the yummy Thai Food from Nummun Thai Kitchen. 

The Beer People Co.

I was impressed by the array of more than 150 types of beers while walking beside the rows of chillers, it was awe-inspiring especially since they had beers of different tastes like sour.

Beer Place

Taking notice of what was hung on the wall we noticed numerous kinds of Breweries indicated. With so many different types of beers in the chiller, it's evident too.

Beer Brands & Breweries

While at the side of the chiller, they have indicated the type and taste of Alcohol, allowing customers to choose what they like.  In this case, this section of beers are sour and gose.

Categories of Alcohol

While over this section, its mostly Pilsner and Lager.  Their Happy Hour is till 7.30pm daily and you can even buy any 3 beers and get 20% off. Just get a basket at the side and drop the bottles and cans in.

Happy Hour

This series of beers is rather interesting. It relates to our lifestyle in Singapore with Musang King, Kueh Salat, Kaya Toast etc.

Local Flavours?

Sweet or Sour beer? Get impressed and enlightened by some quirky names on the can too. It's all yours to choose.

Sour or Sweet Beers?

Telok Ayer Papa, anyone?

Any Familar?

If you feel crazy or Insane, do head for these bunnies.

Bunny Series

This series gave us the oriental feel of enjoying a beer with Chinese tea.

Tea & Beer

Besides the King Kong and Gorilla, we were also drawn to the colorful illustrations on the cans like this.

Gorilla & King Kong

While the Sunbird series they had in their chillers.

The Sunbird Series

Yes! Here's some Mou Tai from the bottle.

The Cat

We were drawn to the cute mascot and the local snack "Kueh Salat". It was said to be a National Day Drink. The colour was dark purple. 

Kueh Salat

I was thrilled when I saw that their menu was Thai Food by Nummun Thai Kitchen as this Thai Food place is one of my top choices for Thai Cuisine. 

We had Grilled Pork Skewers for Appetizers, better known as "Moo Ping". The grilled sweet-tasting Skewers were inviting. The marinade with the grilling process caramelized the sugar, adding a delightful smoky char to the meat. We love the moist and succulent texture of the Skewers.

Grilled Pork Skewers (4 pcs) - $12

The given sauce on the other hand was sweet and a tad spicy. Dipping them into the dipping sauce and enhancing the overall experience. 

Dipping into Sauce

Here comes the most iconic dishes of Thai Cuisine, Pad Thai. It is known for its perfect balance of flavours and texture. 

Phad Thai - $10

We ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and we simply enjoyed the harmonious blend of sweetness, saltiness and sour taste. Its aroma and texture were already good enough to appeal to us.

Whao I love that!

Pork Trotter Rice is also known as Khao Kha Moo in Thai Cuisine, is a comfort food providing a rich and hearty dining experience. No doubt that the rice did not come with much gravy, the pork trotter was already yummy in its deep, savoury flavours. The pork trotters was tender and the slow cooking process infused the meat with a complex blend of sweet, and saltiness, making each bite incredibly flavourful.

Pork Trotter with Rice - $12

The Papaya Salad, also known as Som Tum, is a vibrant & refreshing dish. The crispy & shredded green papaya provides a crunchy texture complemented by the sweet and tangy dressing made of fish sauce, lime juice etc. Tomatoes & peanuts elevated the salad as well as a kick of heat from the Thai Chilies, creating a delightful interplay of sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes. This is a perfect starter.

Papaya Salad - $10

Be it a light bite or a full meal, if you enjoy Thai Food, these are two of the recommendations for the mains on their menu. 

The Mains

The beers definitely goes well with the sides, especially the Moo Ping!

The Sides

Good Food, Good Beer. It's definitely the kind of place that I would want to chill out and laze myself around. For gatherings, this is a good spot for food and beer. 

Our Thai Food

The Beer People Co. 啤酒大叔
Location: 21 Jln Besar, Singapore 208793

Taste Good 好味小厨

A revisit to Taste Good in Sim Lim Square for more food! In fact, this hidden gem has close to 15 years of history, renowned as the home of the original salted egg. This family-friendly Cze Char place offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. From savoury classics to innovative creations, their menu is sure to delight every palate. 

Let's check out our orders below.

Taste Good

Every serving of rice comes with a fried egg. The spicy Lemongrass fish sauce with fried fish was nicely done with hints of the fish head curry dish with spices. It was a tad spicy but on an addictive side. Fish came in fried nuggets and was generously coated in the gooey sauce.

Spicy Lemongrass Fish Rice - $7.50

We visited Taste Good the last round with the craving to try this.  Salted Egg Chicken with Rice was creamy and packed with savoury Salted Egg Yolk taste. Pairing the luscious sauce and runny egg onto the white rice was simply heavenly. 

Salted Egg Chicken With Rice - $7

Buttermilk Pork Ribs with Rice was creamy too and tasted savoury. The pieces of pork ribs were fried and had the buttermilk sauce together with curry leaves and bird eye chilli in it, giving a little spicy kick to it. 

Buttermilk Pork Ribs with Rice - $7

If you are a Cereal Dish Lover, you will definitely enjoy this dish for its fragrance and the Cereal Floss in there. Unlike the 3 other dishes ordered, this is a crispy option without having any sauce on it. 

Cereal Fish With Rice - $7

The price of the dishes seems pretty reasonable compared its portion and taste. Orders came in promptly to our table without much delay. We also have a comforting bowl of soup to share. It was a nostalgic taste of seaweed soup with lean meat and egg, simple and straight forward. Indeed good to go light on our tastebuds after the "heavy" taste of the rice dishes. 

Our Rice Orders

As overall, their dishes still stand out above average and perhaps I will be visiting this place every time instead of the food court whenever I need to have a meal in Sim Lim Square.

Taste Good 好味小厨
Location: 1 Rochor Canal Rd, #02-04 Sim Lim Square, Singapore 188504

Hao Lai Wu Steamboat BBQ 好来屋火锅烧烤

Hao Lai Wu has a special concept that incorporates both Steamboat & BBQ over the dining table, letting patrons enjoy the best of both worlds. It is located in Burlington Square, just a walking distance from Sim Lim Square. 

Hao Lai Wu Hot Pot BBQ

I was thrown with surprise by the extensivity of the decor as I stepped into the restaurant. The whole place was elaborated with a good modern outlook supported by some nostalgic details of the olden Chinese palace. Besides being detailed in their furnishing that catches attention, diners get a chance to drama by putting on the ancient costume. 

Have you spotted the Wardrobe?

The vibrant environment was definitely a plus point to me for a spacious and comfortable setting to dine in. They provide each table with a 3-decker movable trolley to place the items too.

Dining Area

Like many Buffet Restaurants, there is always a counter for condiments as well as some pre-cooked food for diners to enjoy.

Counter for Condiments & Finger Food

With more than 80 ingredients on the menu, be sure that you will be spoilt for choices be it for BBQ or hotpotting. Do try them out. We had Mala and Pork Bone broth as soup bases.

Our table

Meats are well marinated and served generously too.

Generous plate of marinated meat

Marinated Meat

Seafood lovers, you will love this tray of Seafood with Bamboo Clams, Lala, dory fish, Squid, Cuttlefish, FLower Crabm Mussels, fish, octopus etc.

Which Seafood do you like?

The seafood is fresh tasting and items are good for sweetening up the soup base at times.

Seafood Tray

Also, prawns are not to be missed, they are served upright in a pot with some decorations. While having an assortment of meat, it's always good to strike a good balance by having vegetables in the meal. Similar to the prawns, the vegetables were served upright with sweet corn on a wooden stick.

Vegetables

Do not worry about the food for the steamboat, they served them in tray of 9 sections too. We have Quail Eggs, Cheese Tofu, Hot Dog, Crab sticks, Luncheon Meat, Meat Balls etc.

Steamboat Series Items

Look at our spread! We are getting ready for our meal!

Over at the dining table

They have marinated meat too with Black pepper, spicy as well as tomato. 

Marinated Meat

You get to choose sliced pork belly, USA sliced beef, pork collar, big sliced pork loin, pork liver and marinated chicken from their meat list.

Meatball

Meatball

Braised Meat Lovers, they do also have braised offals and other items too.

BRaised Items

The steamboat definitely cannot go without thin slices of meat like this.

Sliced Pork Collar

Sliced Pork Belly

They made an effort to make up the presentation of every disk.

Liver

Besides the charming environment, the wide variety of ingredients for the two cooking methods had already spoilt us. For those who love steamboat and BBQ, this is a good place to indulge.

Pork Belly

Not only that, it's pocket-friendly and instaworthy too. If you are thinking of steamboat and BBQ, Hao Lai Wu is a perfect choice.

Thank You Shewyn for the extended invitation.

Hao Lai Wu Steamboat BBQ 好来屋火锅烧烤
Location: Burlington Square, #01-57 Burlington Square, 175 Bencoolen St, 189649
Nearest Station: Rochor (DT13)