Hungry Ghost

The different Chinese regional cuisines have become more popular in Singapore in the recent years.   MEET Noodles  specializes in Lanzhou noodles and   Sik Bao Sin  specializes in Cantonese cuisine. Adding to my list is a restaurant that specializes in xi’an cuisine called Huang Tu Di Xi’An Delights 黄土地西安小吃.  Huang Tu Di Xi’An Delights 黄土地西安小吃 is located in 321 Clementi, next to   Saizeriya . Helmed by a xi’an native, Huang Tu Di Xi’An Delights has garnered quite a reputation for the authentic xi’an dishes it brings to our shores. You can find the full menu   here .  Without further ado, let’s take a took at the food in Huang Tu Di Xi’An Delights.  Huang Tu Di Xi’An Delights - The Food Even though the name says   Signature Beef Noodles 招牌牛肉面   [S$8.50], xi’an cuisine is not known for beef noodles so don’t be expecting too much.   The noodles are too soft but generous in the serving size. The broth lacks the depth of flavor you ...

There are a couple of low-budget restaurants chains such as Astons, Jacks’s Place and Collin’s. Saizeriya falls under the same category, all these restaurants aims to serve quality fare at affordable prices.  While Jack’s Place, Astons and Collin’s specializes in Western food, Saizeriya focuses on Italian fare. You can view Saizeriya’s full menu   here .  Even though I have seen Saizeriya at quite a few places across Singapore, I have never dined in one before. My colleagues wanted to have lunch at Saizeriya, so I tagged along.  These are   Mushroom Soup 蘑菇奶油浓汤   [S$2.90] and   Corn Cream Soup 玉米奶油浓汤 [S$2.90] respectively. The soups are thick and creamy with velvety texture. Even though the consistency is slightly thin, there are bits of mushroom and corn in the soup which suggests that it is made from scratch.  I think the soups will go well with some   Garlic Focaccia 香蒜披萨包   [S$2.20],   Original Focaccia 披萨包   [S$1.90] or ...

  It has been many months since I last time last had ramen at   Hakkata Ikkousha Ramen (CHIJMES)   so I was delighted to find Ramen Ichiro at the basement of Clementi Mall.  Ramen Ichiro specializes in Jiro- style ramen which was invented in the 60s. Jiro-style ramen was so popular in Japan it has an avid fan base who call themselves Jirorians. Jiro-style ramen is characterized by huge portions, which you can experience by ordering Ichiro Ramen [S$10.90] and Jiro Ramen [S$9.90]. If Jiro-style ramen is too much for you, there are also other smaller-size ramen to choose from such as   Cha Shu Ramen   [$7.90]. The thick tonkotsu broth with thin straight noodles and pieces of cha shu makes for a satisfying and filling meal. Tsukemen is ramen eaten after dipping in a separate bowl of soup or broth. This is  Cha Shu Tsukemen  [S$12.90] where the broth is covered by a crusty buttery bread covering.  I like tearing off the bread covering and soaking ...

  My colleagues and I were walking around Clementi Mall looking for lunch options when we chanced upon Ha-Jun Korean. There are 35 options on the menu and wallet-friendly prices drew us in. The best part about Ha-Jun Korean is that it is halal-certified.  You make your selection and make payment at the cashier before taking a seat. Listen for your number to be called from the service counter at the left side of the cashier. My colleagues and I happened to seat next to the service counter.  The staff’s booming voice made us jump every time he called out order numbers.  Ha-Jun Korean - The Food  Hot Plate Chicken   铁板鸡肉   [S$6.50] arrives sizzling hot. The chicken pieces are tender but slightly salty.  Kimchi Beef Ramen 泡菜牛肉拉面   [S$5.50] has the right amount of spiciness but not enough beef slices. You can’t go wrong with   Dolsot Bibimbap 石锅拌饭   [S$6.50]. Mix up the shredded carrot, shredded cucumber, seaweed, marinated chicken and s...