Makan Bus

15/09/2017

27/05/2017

Not to be missed at the Toa Payoh Lor 8 food centre (eight stop on our Makan Bus route) is Zheng Xing Fried Kway Teow Mee! The char kway tiao here is slightly different from the usual as it's not as sweet and has a lighter flavour which goes really well with the cockles, Chinese sausage and a good dose of wok hei!

26/05/2017

Today's lunch trail takes us to Toa Payoh Lor 8! The hawker centre located at the eight stop of our Makan Bus route has quite a few of our local favourites - and featured here, is the beef noodles from Joo Chiat Beef King. You can have it wet (with soup) or dry (with gravy) and I personally like the dry version with the thick, flavourful sauce coating the rice noodles and topped with braised beef tendon and tasty beef balls!

22/05/2017

Otah is a local snack made from fish meat mixed with spices and can be found at most hawker centres in Singapore. This sweet yet spicy fish cake is so addictive we're pretty sure you can't just stop at one!

18/05/2017

The story of THE original Katong Laksa goes way back to the 1960s and many claim that the guys at Janggut Laksa were the ones who had invented the dish. The laksa here is slightly muted and is served with fresh cockles, prawns and fishcake and there's also a newly-introduced crayfish rendition at their newest outlet at 331 Upper Paya Lebar Road!

13/05/2017

There's nothing more iconic than satay to Lau Pa Sat in Singapore. Set in the bustling business district, this place transforms to a satay street by night. With more than 10 satay stalls, you can expect a variety of Chinese and Malay style skewers of perfectly-grilled chicken, beef or mutton. Yum!

10/05/2017

Ding Ji Wanton Noodle 鼎记云吞面家 in the heartlands of Serangoon Central is a nondescript stall that serves up a good bowl of traditional wanton mee! The noodles here pack a good bite and the wanton dumplings are exceptionally tasty with a mix of pork and prawn flavours. We also strongly suggest you give their braised chicken feet a try!

08/05/2017

Chicken wings are much-loved in many cuisines and in Singapore hawker food style, we grill them over charcoal. Typically known as BBQ Chicken Wings, they are served slightly charred, with a fresh squeeze of lime and an accompanying chilli dip for that perfect sweet-savoury-spicy mix.

06/05/2017

Lost and Found! Boat Quay (Original) Mushroom Noodle has its roots dating back to its pushcart days in 1984 and has now resettled at Punggol. The bak chor mee here is served the old school way with handmade Teochew fishballs, meatballs and fish dumplings and noodles tossed in chilli, vinegar, soya sauce and a good amount of lard. Not as fancy as some other award-winning noodles but this definitely makes a traditional bowl of comfort food.

01/05/2017

There's nothing like an iced, cold cup of sugarcane juice on a hot day and you can easily get your fix of this thirst-quenching goodness at any hawker centre in Singapore. Don't forget to add some lemon juice for that little bit more zest!

23/04/2017

It doesn't matter if you're black or white here at Lau Goh Carrot Cake! Both versions come with a generous dose of chai poh (Chinese dried radish) though my personal favourite is the white version cause it has a distinctively unique bite to it that sets it apart from most hawker stalls!

19/04/2017

Want to try a good Fried Kway Teow in Singapore? Check out No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow. The noodles here come packed with a strong wok hei and well-coated with sweet sauce and chilli, coupled with fresh cockles, eggs and Chinese sausages. Totally worth every single calorie!

14/04/2017

Thinking about what to have for lunch? What about claypot rice? Like the name suggests, this dish is cooked in a claypot, typically over a charcoal stove for that distinctive smokey aroma. I especially love the charred flavour and Chinese sausages in it!

11/04/2017

Yong tau foo is a Hakka Chinese cuisine that can be found in most food courts around Singapore. It can be a healthy dish (depending on the items you pick!) and is served either dry with sweet sauce and/or chilli or with a flavourful soup stock usually made from soy beans. Yum!

09/04/2017

Nothing like a good golden crispy piece of You tiao to start your weekend mornings. The ones from Kovan Market is one of our favourites. Sometimes you even have to queue for a good 30min before you get your hands on them. Perhaps a Northeast route for MakanBus soon?

05/04/2017

Have you seen and tried this pink drink before? Bandung or rose syrup with milk can easily be ordered at most hawker centres in Singapore. It's especially popular at the Indian Muslim resturants such as Roti Prata House available at the 4th Stop on our Makan Bus route!

01/04/2017

The Mee Hoon Kueh from last week's post was none other than the popular P**n Nah City Home Made Noodle from City Plaza! Not only is their handmade noodles chewy and fresh, but more importantly, they are super generous with the ingredients!

22/03/2017

Where do you usually go for your favourite Mee Hoon Keuh in Singapore?

17/03/2017

TGIF! It's Kopi-O'clock! ☕️

12/03/2017

THIS IS PRATAAAAA!!!

08/03/2017

You can't say you've eaten like a local till you've tried Economic Rice otherwise known as Chap Chye Peng. A staple for most people due to its affordability and variety - some stalls even serve up to 50 different dishes! My favourites are sweet and sour pork and steamed egg.... yours?

31/01/2017

Founded in 1875, the Burmese Buddhist Temple is the oldest Theravada institution and the only Burmese Buddhist temple of its kind in Singapore.

Apart from bringing you all the delicious food our heartlands have to offer, you will also find sacred architectures and interesting sight-sees like this one along the MakanBus.com route!

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28/01/2017

Impress your relatives with these phrases to usher in the Year of the Rooster. Hit this gif, present the greeting to your elder ones and claim that angbao!

Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year from all at Makan Bus!

25/01/2017

Minced meat stacked atop noodles tossed in chilli-vinegar sauce. Ming Fa’s Bak Chor Mee is a dish that transcends all description.

You’re missing out if you haven’t tried it yet! Go to 246B Upper Thomson Road with MakanBus.com.

23/01/2017

Wander along Balestier Road and you might find Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory, a family-run business that has been selling coffee powder since 1959. It retains the longstanding tradition of roasting coffee beans with sugar and margarine to produce that distinct taste note and aroma.

To ensure its freshness, owner Tan Peck Hoe would only roast and grind coffee beans upon purchase. Can’t get any fresher than that!

Hop on MakanBus.com and explore Balestier today!

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20/01/2017

Let your taste buds feast swimmingly with these different taste notes of Singaporean food - all along the Makan Bus route:

18/01/2017

Scratching your head over what's for lunch? suggests this wholesome dish from East Seafood White Meehoon! With shellfish such as la la (clams), crayfish and prawns immersed in a flavourful broth, this dish is guaranteed to make you come back for more.

: Hop on MakanBus.com and drop off at Toa Payoh!

17/01/2017

Where’s the fun in food if there are no food photos! Elevate your food pics with this series of Makan Bus food photography tips: Lights, Phone Camera, Action!

14/01/2017

Pen Cai (盆菜, which means ‘basin dish’) is a pot full of Chinese New Year delicacies that range from abalone to dried oysters to sea cucumber.

Here are 2 restaurants (Boo Tong Kee & Melben Seafood) along MakanBus.com that you and your loved ones can gather around for a sumptuous reunion dinner. Do make reservations early!

12/01/2017

Look at the flick of the wrist! The Roti Prata House at Upper Thomson is well known among locals for their really crispy & chewy prata. Their secret? Deep frying the prata till it’s perfectly browned on the outside yet fluffy on the inside.