KONG BA BAO
"The sweet soya-braised Iberico pork was meltingly tender and perfectly braised, with a hint of spice. Very decent portion and nicely presented to us by the friendly service staff."
Ms Sherine Chng, 35, director
Instagram: @shu55min
Get it from: The Clifford Pier, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay; open: noon to 2.30pm , 3.30 to 5.30pm (weekdays), 11am to 2pm (weekends), 6.30 to 10pm (Mondays to Fridays), 6.30 to 10.30pm (weekends and public holidays); tel: 6597-5266; www.fullertonhotels.com/the-fullerton-bay-hotel/the-clifford-pier.html
Price: $19 (for two pieces)
CAROTA CAROTA
"The ice cream and thick housemade cream cheese came together to make this affogato especially smooth and the aromatic espresso was just nice - it did not overpower the carrot cake taste."
Ms Renee Yee, 18, undergraduate
Instagram: @gudgudfud
Get it from: The Affogato Bar, 01-04B Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road; open: 8am to 11pm daily; tel: 9238-9005; www.facebook.com/theaffogatobar
Price: $13.90
MATCHA CRUNCH SUNDAE
"The sweetness of the ice cream is balanced by the mild bitterness of matcha powder and the sourness of the strawberries."
Mr Theng Siming, 35, civil servant
Instagram: @siming
Get it from: The Signature Patisserie, 01-01 Sun Court, 21 Lorong Kilat; open: 10am to 8.30pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays), 9am to 10pm (Saturdays and Sundays), closed on Wednesdays; tel: 6463-0919; www.thesignaturepatisserie.com
Price: $9
BANANA FRENCH TOAST
"Lovely banana French toast topped with mascarpone cheese, raspberries and a scoop of ice cream on the side. It has a nice blend of sweetness and tartness and it is very different from the usual 'one-dimensional' taste of French toast that you usually find in cafes."
Ms Cindy Low, 40, IT marketing director
Instagram: @aijiak
Get it from: VXX Cooperative, 20 Foch Road; open: 9am to 6pm (Sundays to Wednesdays), 10am to 9pm (Thursdays to Saturdays); tel: 8720-0093; www.vxxcooperative.com
Price: $12
POACHED EGGS WITH MUSHROOMS
"Generous servings of creamy avocado and sauteed mushrooms alongside perfectly poached eggs complement the toasted sourdough. A hearty meal that is not overwhelming as Punch kept the flavours clean and light."
Ms Julie Chua, 28, auditor
Instagram: @lavenderandchai
Get it from: Punch, 32 North Canal Road; open: 8am to 6pm (Tuesdays, Fridays to Sundays), 10am to 10pm (Wednesdays and Thursdays), closed on Mondays; www.punch.sg
Price: $14
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