Rich and Good Cake Shop

Rich and Good Cake Shop
24 Kandahar Street
Tel: 6294 3324

THIS shop isn’t in the heartlands, but it’s still not where you’d expect to get such delicious durian swiss rolls made with real D24 durians. Customers come from the far ends of the island to buy them. They have also have other flavors like strawberry, pandan (see picture above), etc.

The bakery is now in its 16th year of business. Owner Lily Liu, 63, plans to pass on the shop to her children, in true heartlander fashion.

Cost is from S$10-S$12 for a box of 2 swiss rolls.

Coca Steamboat

• #04-22 Ngee Ann City, Tel: 6734-7887
• #02-05 International Building, Tel: 6738-2588
• #02-28/30 The Concourse, Tel: 6295-3611

All outlets open between 11am and 11pm daily. Price $16 - $18 per person for buffet lunch; $26 - $30 for buffet dinner, depending on which outlet.

First set up in 1987 in Chinatown, this franchise chain from a Thai restaurant group is most famous for its chilli sauce. It is made from a highly guarded secret recipe from Bangkok, which includes sesame seeds, coriander and a little soya sauce. This chain is also famous for being the first here to introduce “fish glue” – fish paste that turns delightfully chewy when cooked. Its meatballs, made from fish, prawn, beef and chicken, are also hand-made every morning at the outlets to ensure freshness. It offers two types of soup: chicken stock and tom yam.

• If you pay using DBS Amex Card, you get 15% discount on total bill (lunch/dinner). Available only at International Building.

Note: This review was taken from ST Foodies Club.

Golden Mile Claypot Rice

#01-65 Golden Mile Food Centre
Tel: 6295 8234
Opening Hours: 5 to 10pm, closed on Wednesdays

“45 minutes, can wait?” asks the woman taking the order here, in a tone that suggests that if you cannot, it is okay as there are many others willing to do so. The chicken is tender and well-marinated, but the rice is not flavourful, despite the substantial black soya sauce and oil added to it. The salted fish, pork and liver sausage and the cursory sprinkling of vegetables, which top the rice, are above average. For a $4 serving, it is value for money with seven pieces of tasty chicken. You can call in advance to order – at least 40 minutes, advises the stall. Tip: Take care not to stain the table with black soya sauce or the woman will tell you off.