Fermented Beancurd or Smelly Tofu as it is more popularly called, is like Durian - you either like it or you hate it. Mini Star has been making Fermented beancurd in the Geylang vicinity for the longest time. Unlike in Hong Kong or Taiwan, you can't really located the shop by following the stench - it seems like the Authorities made them installed state-of-the-art ventilation system to get rid of them.

The fermented beancurd ($4 per piece) was deep-fried to a light crisp on the outside while it’s moist and soft inside. Served with sweet sauce and chili sauce with slivers of cucumber, it really isn't smelly at all.For those of you who chose to skip the fermented beancurd. Do try the duck meat pancake ($7), duck meat stuffed into chinese styled pancake and fried to ultimate crispiness.If you are an adventurous foodie, try the fermented beancurd at Mini Star. The smell might be a little overwhelming at first, but once you tried it, you will just keep coming back for more!

Who would have thought of finding a $5 chicken pie in a hotel restaurant? Check out White Rose Cafe located in York Hotel, in the heart of Orchard Road.

The chicken pies are freshly made each day in limited numbers. It comes in 2 sizes - Small ($3.50) and Large ($5.00). If you plan to order more, make sure you call in to make an order 3 days in advance.

If you are having it at the restaurant, the chicken pie comes serve on a plate with salad. Iced water is on the house too!The fillings of the pie is creamy and the chicken chunks are quite big. It taste really good when eaten together with the puff. The only downside is that it isn't heated up hot enough.Overall, if you are looking for something new for lunch in Orchard Road, do try out the chicken pie in White Rose Cafe. Just remember to ask them to heat the pie up a little longer.

Who can resist such cute bear paw burgers?

Hailing from Taiwan (where else really?), Bear Bites serves cute bear paw shape buns in 6 different tastes, complete with 6 different types of sauces with 2 kinds of meat - Chicken Karaage or Fish Fillet.

Bun flavours includes Milk, Squid Ink, Oat, Brown Sugar, Yam and Curry. It seems like they will be bringing in Strawberry flavoured buns once its available (it's seasonal).

Sauces includes Mushroom, Tartar, Sweet & Spicy Thai, Honey Mustard, Black Pepper and Cheese.All burgers are prepared, steamed and fried only when you order, ensuring that it is pipping hot when you get them. With lettuce and a slice of tomato and your favourite sauce, between the buns, it sure makes a filling meal.Another side to die for is the cheesy fries. Forget KFC and other fastfood outlets that serves them, the one at Bear Bites is the one to die for.

For desserts, Bear Bites also served gelato in the same bear paw buns! Choose from 3 flavours including vanilla, matcha and chocolate.

Hokkien Mee cooked over charcoal fire is a rare find in Singapore. Luckily, situated in a corner of Lorong 29 in idyllic Geylang sits Swee Guan Hokkien Mee. This hokkien mee really packs a punch in terms of both taste and smell. The fresh looking prawns and sotongs looks as delicious as any top hokkien mee outlets in town. While waiting for other dishes to arrive, the mee is still very 'Q' when almost cold, and still taste very good!

The only downside is that there was no pork lard added to the Hokkien Mee.

While shopping at Vivocity with my wife, and waiting for our reservations at Jamie's, we decided to take a break and rest our feet.As we walk past St Marc, i remembered a recommendation from a friend to try one of their signature dessert - The Mini Fuji.

We decided to walk in to try, the interior is pretty comfy and a la Starbucks style, there are nice sofas for you to sit on. The plain water is self serve next to their counter.

3 minutes later and the mini fuji is ready for collection, and the taste is really really GOOD. Fluffy and crispy croissant-like base, topped with ice cream and caramel sauce. The flavours sort of explode in your mouth, all these enhanced by the crispiness of the croissant base.

Overall a really really nice dessert. Will definitely be back for seconds again.