This stall has great healthy options for foodie. It offers fruits, fresh fruit juices, jello, fruit cups, Bubble Tea, and you can buy canned carbonated and off the cup, via the dispenser. The stall is generally operated well under a few staff and they are friendly, cordial and pretty professional.

What I Love: They are pretty sweet and nice - service wise and I've always had good service there. I love their fresh fruit juices - especially the mango ones - they are yummy, fresh, pulpy and affordable. I usually get a fruit cup, $1.50 - mixed fruits and single fruit ones are available. I try to choose the one without papayas - since I'm not into them. Urgh. They have quite a few fruit options, always, always, always very fresh!

What I Don't Love: Absolutely nothing! It's good to have your daily intake of fruits and veggies - so I'm all for it! ;)

I've been buying drinks from this store for a couple of years now and I love this store. It's great to have Kaya Toast in the morning, the whole set with eggs, yummy Teh-O, Kopi or Kopi-O and there's Water Chestnut, Soya Bean Drink and Ribena. Quintessential Singaporean drinks, stuff I've had since I was a toddler.

What I Love: Their beverage options are great - they are fresh and canned ones, plus you can get tea, coffee and toast. They even sell Panadol, Dried sour fruit, candy, chocolates, and other small trinkets. What I Love the most is the service. The aunties are always so friendly, they do a really good job, and they are patient and work really long hours. They deal with hundreds and hundreds of students all day - but they always greet me with a smile. Amazing teas and local produce. Best part is their prices - they are cheap and so affordable! Woo-hoo!

I've tried the famous Bak Chor Mee at Hill Street, and a couple more at other 'famous' places, and i daresay Meng's Kitchen at Upper Thomson is still my top favourite.

The staff are prompt, and their bak chor mee has a good balance of oil and ingredients. The noodle are tangy, and the vinegar is just in the right proportion. Further, the soup that comes with it is most satisfying in the wee hours of the morning when you want to satisfy a food craving.

Their drinks such as sour plum and teh ping are not bad too. The best part is that it is really affordable. For around $5 or less, you can get a bowl of piping hot noodles with a drink.

Being open 24/7, it is a popular after-clubbing destination, or if you're just bored and want to find a place to hang out..

This is a favourite dessert haunt of mine whenever I'm in the area for dinner with friends. Or sometimes I'd just drive by just to get some for takeaway.

It's cheap and good desserts that you could probably only find here. The quality of the beancurd is always consistent - soft and custardy. I personally like mine cold, it's a simple healthy dessert for a hot day.

If you choose to eat in the store, there's the alleyway seats or air-conditioned room upstairs. But upstairs is really crammed and when its crowded (as it always is) it gets really noisy (also because people like to come here in large groups). That being said, its also a great place to bring a large group of friends to cap off the evening. Everyone would be agreeable - if you feel peckish, you can order their fried doughs - you tiao, butterfly buns, red bean or salted buns, there's even egg tarts. If you're thirsty, you can get a cup of soya bean drink and if you're craving desserts, you can get the beancurd!

Final verdict: Crowd-pleaser that definitely gets crowded very often!

Seafood stalls/restaurants in Singapore = crowd magnets. Some with significantly stronger magnetic waves than others. It is common sight to see groups crowding the larger tables (or filling up the whole establishment) and ordering a sumptuous feast enough to feed the continent of Africa (or in some cases, appease the hunger or photo needs of any single ).

So when I first walked past "The Meeting Place" after having read a review about it some time ago when searching around Clementi...I was surprised to see the tables in front of it...empty on a weekend (then again, the little food centre is a ghost town).

I walked straight up to the stall and was greeted by an uncle who stopped his conversation with another uncle to ask if I was interested in anything. I guess I am interested...no line...great previous review...and a seriously hungry skinny glutton. Perfect combination.

ROUND #1:

BBQ Sotong $10 - great sambal flavor, fresh squid, cooked just rightKang Kong $4 - flavorful, once again cooked perfectlyCockles $3 - asked for well-done2 plain rice $1 - rice was exactly the way I'd make it (slightly dry for a firmer texture)...after the first bite, i asked for another one

ROUND #2 (loved it, came back the next day):

BBQ Stingray $10 - luscious succulent awesomenessPak Choi $4 - omgosh, I'm in love with this dish. My favorite style of cooking this particular
vegetable to date.2 plain rice $1

VERDICT:

The portions are TINY (especially with vegetables) but the flavors and food quality definitely make up for it. The people working there are also very friendly. I would definitely eat here whenever I'm in the area.