Having visited Hang Out 3 times, I was excited again, to dine here for my friend's birthday, as they now have 15% off your bill in the month of your birthday!Located underneath a block of HDB flats, perpendicular to the main road is Hang Out Cafe.At 7pm, we were trying to get a table inside, as the other tables had been reserved! So do note! If you plan to come here on a weeknight, it can be busy, so make a reservation!Here's the counter, that you order and pay for your food, and beside it as their dessert display. Everything in there was screaming my name. But I had to resist all temptations and calorie intake, in preparation for Chinese New Year! 

1. Cheese Madness Fries $8.90Having tried their truffle fries before, which I felt was a bit on the expensive side, we decided to go for their more wallet friendly Cheese Madness Fries. When it arrived, the sweet aroma of the cheese sauce was overwhelming. I had all about a split second to snap this photo, before we devoured it. The cheese sauce was smooth, creamy and sweet. The fries themselves though not soggy, were slightly soft and yet crisp on the edges. Totally worth the exceeding my carb intake of the day!

2. Honey Crispy Wings $9.90Having tried this before, I knew I had to get it again. However between this and the buffalo one which you pay $2 more for, this is the clear winner! It is slightly sweet and super crispy and the meat on the inside is tender and juicy!Why travel all the way to Kovan for those Honey Paprika Wings when you can have these too, without queueing for an hour!! For $10, it's reasonable and you will realize that 8 just ain't enough!

3. See-Food Spaghetti $15.90I'm totally on a see-food diet at the moment and this was the one for me. The seafood itself was fresh, the prawns were pretty big and crunchy. However, it didn't "WOW" me.All in all, a great choice for all you seafood spaghetti lovers! With squids, mussels and prawns all together in one hot piping spaghetti dish!

4. Bratwurst Pizza $13Having tried their Super Mario pizza 3 times, I finally decided to try something else. This was another good pizza. The Bratwurst was juicy and added alot of taste to their super thin and crispy pizza crust. Sadly however, I'm still going to go for Super Mario again the next time I visit. The mushrooms of the super mario was the wow factor there. Here, the bratwurst was good, just not fantastic. For $13, you get 6 slices which is great for sharing.

5. Rainbow ice cream with Waffle $13.90Having stalked Hang Out Cafe's instagram, I knew I had to try this! The waitress had forewarned us that it was going to take some time for this dish to be ready, so take note, if you plan to have this after your mains. Let them know early! It was so pretty and tastes just as good! The rainbow ice cream was creamy and smooth. The bananas with the oreo crumbs added sweetness to the waffle. The Waffle itself was crispy and fluffy on the inside. Definitely my kind of waffle. So here was what we shared for our fabulous dinner!For $52, it's pretty decent, for this amount of yummy food. To be honest, without the discount, it can be a bit pricey, depending on the food that you order and take note, we did not order any drinks either. 

All in all, a great place to chill in the nearby Ang Mo Kio/Lentor area

Located just across from Cake Love and Fluff Bakery (the popular halal cupcake shop) is another halal cafe, The Lab SG. The cafe was supposed to be opened at 12pm, we sat outside till about 1245pm till they pulled up the shutters. When left approximately at 120pm, there was indeed a queue outside. The Lab SG can accomdate maybe 30 pax, it is quite a small cafe. From the front to the back of the cafe, there are alot of small tables to accomodate 2-4 people.As we were rushing for time, as we had expected to have ordered our food at 12pm, not 1245pm, we ordered the infamous Heisenburger, which reminds of the TV show "Breaking Bad", Terefrank Buffao Wings and 3 daily concoctions.Here were the 3 daily concoctions available, when I visited. At $5 each, they're not too expensive.

1. Daily Concoctions $5 (Thyme Earl Grey Tea, Soursop Green Apple Thyme Tea and Lychee Thyme Lemondade)The drinks were all nicely chilled, with fruits in there. The green apple cubes were sour, but the lychees were sweet, probably from cans. The drinks itself were a bit bland, which is why, they provide syrups.Drip some syrup into the daily concoctions to make it more refreshing.

2. Heisenberger $12.90Served with sweet potato fries which were super fresh and heavenly, the main highlight of the dish was the sweet lychee chilli. Dip the super moist and yet crispy sweet potato fries into this sweet lychee chilli and enjoy!The beef patty itself with sauted onions in tomato sauce was very nice, the bun though, was a bit dry. But the patty being all juicy, saved the bun!

3. Terefrank Buffalo Wings $8.90We got the least spicy version, Yek Elek, but it was still covered with spicy chilli flakes and it was still too spicy for me. The drumlets were juicy and the skin was crispy. The sweet chilli sauce was also provided with the drumlets, which made the drumlets super sweet and delicious.The bill for our meal. Everything is nett priced, so it's relatively cheap, even the burger for $12.90 is cheap!

Presenting a new bistro in Singapore where you can enjoy gourmet delicacies such as caviar and ebiko (shrimp roe) at accessible prices. Ta-Da! The Bistro has recently opened at Bras Basah and boasts gourmet dishes such as Seaweed & Caviar Cold Pasta ($16), Iberico Pork ($23.90), and Wagyu Striploin ($24.90).

The man behind the cuisine, Mr Ta Da, has been trained in France and hails from the kitchen of Joël Robuchon. He brings his vast culinary experience to create a menu
with dishes featuring his unique spin on classic bistro flavours.
All the dishes are prepared in-house even bar grubs such as the Triple J Wings ($12) accompanied with a blue cheese dip. The Basilic Chips ($10) are a clear winner with their fluffy texture and gnocchi-like shape, and can only be found at TaDa! The Bistro. Pair these starters with the Happy Hour drink promotions and you’ve
got the perfect after-work hangout spot.

Casual date nights have never been easier. The chilled ambience is welcoming to
anyone who loves a gourmet meal without having to worry about fine dining
etiquette.
Secret DJ with their
Digital Jukebox
To add to the atmosphere, The Bistro is surrounded with black chalkboard walls that
have been decorated with hand drawings by their very own friendly staff. In one
corner you’ll find the menu and sights of Singapore, while on the other side, you’ll
find funny quotes and anecdotes from the owners, explaining the story of the cafe.
Bacon n Egg 10” Pizza $9.90, probably a hit with the kids, according to the cafe. They held a private birthday party for a 10 year old girl and this was the crowd favourite. Which leads me to wonder, if this is a casual dining cafe that offers alcohol, and also wants to captivate parents to hold children's birthday parties here?
The Salmon & Ebiko Pasta ($18) is made with a homemade sauce and topped with
tobiko. Highly recommended, the al-dente pasta, served with my favourite tobiko and salmon was just so good! The pasta were evenly tossed to provide each mouthful, a flavourful and aromatic experience. The salmon was sizeable but a tad too sweet for my liking. 

Nevertheless, substantial portion and a flavourful note was definitely worth the indulgence. The combination of tobiko, seaweed and salmon was a wining factor and pleasant sensation to my taste buds.

Served with broccoli purée, edamame (green soybeans) and spice-infused tomatoes, this huge serving of salmon ($21.90) is sure to satisfy your salmon cravings. The end result of pan frying this salmon, crispy, thin salmon skin along with tender, melt in your mouth salmon. The flavour from the homemade edamame (green soybeans) sauce.
Corn Fed Chicken $17.90, glistering brown chicken leg skin is what made this dish look so irresistible. The chicken was so tender, that even the breast meat did not taste dry! A dish worth recommending!
Wagyu Striploin $24.90, served with whipped Potato, Grilled Onions and Beef Jus. Melt in your mouth texture is guaranteed here!
Poke You $16.00
- Truffled Salmon, flavoured Mix Rice, Pineapple cubes, Salad, Corn, Pumpkin seeds and Ebiko. Additional Cherry tomatos at $1.00 per portion.

With all the hype with numerous poke bowl shops, Tada offers this menu item to cater to the working crowd and students in the vicinity. The truffle salmon was ingenious and delicious, I was abit confused with the pineapple cubes and lack of other substantial ingredients for a price tag of $16.


Overall : Ta-Da is trying hard to offer gourmet delicacies at reasonable prices. Their Roasted Chicken and Pan-Fried Salmon are definitely worth coming for! I'll be back, and I was told they would be serving over the top milkshakes soon!! YAY!

Halal-certified café restaurant Citrus By The Pool introduces more than 20 new dishes, drinks and desserts to its menu. Expect more side dishes, burgers, milkshakes and desserts. 

Started in 2013, Citrus By The Pool is a Halal-certified café restaurant, nestled at Woodlands Swimming Complex, that serves Western and Asian Fusion cuisine. It is a 10-minute walk or short drive from Woodlands or Marsiling MRT Stations. Seeing a lack of chillout places in North, the owner decided to bring the café experience to the
residential estates, offering accessibility, relaxing ambience and good food.

Step into the retro-themed space decked with large windows and cosy lights hanging from exposed wooden beams. The restaurant seats up to 70 people indoors, suitable for large group/ family gatherings.

Check out their new Mighty Milkshakes ($8.90 - $10.90), available in 6 flavours - Classic Vanilla, Double Chocolate, Strawberry Gem, Caramel Popcorn, Cookie Crush and Snickerhead. Depending on your appetite, you can choose to take on the massive drink on your own, or share it with a favourite buddy.
I was pretty full from drinking the milkshake by itself, it's gotta be at least 2-3 scoops of ice cream alone! If you're a caramel popcorn lover such as myself, go for it and do not be afraid of it's looks. It's not as sweet as it looks. Actually, the sweetest amongst these 4 milkshakes was surprisingly, Strawberry Gem. Which would still serve as Big Hit for the kids, with the generous toppings of Gem icing biscuits.
Bite into the Little Boss (single patty) $14.90/ BIG Boss (double patty) $17.90 (served with Cajun fries), the chef's specialty burger that defies conventional burgers by combining the best flavours of beef and mutton (BM) in one patty. The burger is about being bold and fearless in its flavours. Accompanied with crispy fried onions, sliced tomato, cucumber and crisp lettuce and purple cabbage slaw, smothered in the all-time favourite satay sauce on toasted charcoal bun, expect an explosion of flavours at the first bite.

The idea of mixing beef and mutton together to form a juicy burger patty is a brilliant idea. It held the right amount of moisture in the patty.
Look out for Shiok Burger $12.90 (served with Cajun fries), a crispy fried chicken version of Da Burger Bomb with a spicy kick. Savour the crispy deep fried chicken thigh, sliced tomato, crisp lettuce and sunny side egg, topped with spicy chilli crab sauce on toasted sesame seed bun. This is a burger that"ll make you go Shiok!

Other new burgers include The Big Catch $12.90 (served with Cajun fries), a buttermilk-battered dory fillet, crispy fried onions, sliced tomato and crisp lettuce, topped with tartar sauce on toasted sesame seed bun.

Dainty Trio $10.90 (Fried chicken patty) | $12.90 (BM patty), 3 sliders of your preferred patty, accompanied with crispy fried onions, sliced tomato, lettuce on toasted mini sesame seed buns. Customers can choose between BBQ or Teriyaki Sauce.

Citrus By The Pool's signature chicken thigh cooked sous-vide to retain its tenderness and flavours, then pan-fried till the skin is crisp on the outside. Served with seasonal vegetables and homemade brown sauce. I recall the tenderness of Curry Chicken I had at Citrus Bistro at Sengkang and I was not disappointed here, the chicken meat was extremely tender. You could easily remove the meat from the bones with just a fork. Definitely a must-try at Citrus By The Pool.
To end off your feast, try one of their Sundaes. Berry Magic is a sundae filled with strawberry ice cream and jam with fresh strawberries and topped with a biscuit roll. There were biscuit crumbs at the bottom of the jar, to add a crunchy bite to the dessert. The creamy coconut ice cream was a refreshing taste to clear my palate. I'm a huge fan of nata de coco jellies and this was filled with tons of it! Matcha cookie crumbs together with desiccated coconut and gula melaka syrup made this one sweet dessert.

Overall : Citrus By The Pool is now a location that all foodies who enjoy good burgers should check out this hidden gem. I really enjoyed the nice, relaxing dining location. The burgers are relatively huge for a female appetite.

Located at Pomo, and occupying units on the first and second floor is Montana. Famed for their freak cakes, and creative savoury and dessert waffles. This cafe has been intriguing my tastebuds since 2014!
Check out their newly revamped menu, new items such as Truffle Eggs Rosti $19++, Signature mac & cheese waffle $15++ or Rosso $13++ a dessert made with chocolate brownie and irish whisky sauce are bound to make you curious!

Fried Chicken Wings with Garlic Mirin Sauce $12++
Fried crispy chicken drumlets and wings with a sweetness on the outside. Reminds me of a certain cafe up in Kovan that serves up really legendary honey parika wings.

Truffle Eggs Rosti $19++
Are you a truffle fan? Okay if your not that's fine too cause the truffle in this dish is rather subtle. I love my rosti from Marche so that's my standard for rosti, however the rosti here is very different. If you like crispy, rather than soggy McDonald fries, this is for you! Not to mention, 2 beautifully poached eggs with hollandaise sauce, served with parma ham.
Signature mac & cheese waffle $15++
I'm personally a huge fan of mac and cheese, after spending 5 years in the United States. Also, having been a faithful fan of Montana's signature Mac N Cheese back in the day when they occupied just the first floor. I was shocked to see huge improvement! Glorious mozzarella generous melted over the waffle with truffle oil, real macaroni and cheese embedded in the waffle batter and apparently jalapeno. The jalapeno isn't too spicy, and I'm non-spicy eater. Like I can't even tahan McDonald's chilli sauce, but the tinge of spiciness here was pleasantly savoury. Good job Montana!
Baked Salmon with Poached Egg $18++
The salmon was pretty good and I found myself digging for the shoyu mushrooms and herbed cous-cous to eat together with the salmon. I love this combination of ingredients. The yuzu hollandaise from the poached egg also gave the salmon fillet some flavour.
Rosso $13++
This is an alcoholic dessert that is meant for adults. The vanilla ice cream tasted generic but the chocolate brownie was sweet with a tad of bitterness from the dense chocolate flavour. The sourness from the macerated berries was a good balance for the sweet brownie. What blew my mind was the irish wisky sauce that literally brought this dessert to a whole new level!
Bianco $13++
While glancing through the menu, this dessert caught our attention. Horlicks cheesecake is what the menu read! No joke, the cheesecake base tasted of horlicks. The passionfruit mousse tasted authentically sour with a natural passionfruit aroma. This would be a nice dessert to go with coffee or if you're game for it, ask the staff for a wine-pairing recommendation.
V60 Chocolate (Original Mint or Smoky Infusion) $6.80++
The first of it's kind in Singapore, Cacao brew made with cacao nibs brewed in coconut water to give you a light, refreshing beverage that looks like tea. Honestly speaking, I could taste the "tea" but no "chocolate" flavour. Maybe my tongue is to trained to pick up artificial flavours that I can't determine the authentic flavour?
8. Cold Crab Truffle Pasta $21++
I've never had a good experience with cold angelhair pasta, the noodles are usually always too cold or too soft for my liking. But Montana got in on-point for my tastebuds! Flavourful, al-dente angel hair pasta with crunchy tobiko and chunks of crab meat. Definitely a refreshingly and yet savoury meal, for any time of the day. You will not feel "jerlat" or bloated from this pasta dish!

Overall : Montana continually tries to improve their menu year after year and they always come up with enterprising new idea to arouse your tastebuds. But there's still some R&D to continue their standard of food. 

*PS never forget to try their cold brew coffee!~