“The texture and unique blend of flavours of both the original and matcha cheese tarts made it worth the one-hour wait. Would definitely recommend!” Ms Denise Cheah, 22, undergraduate

Get it from: Pablo Cheese Tart Singapore, 01-38/39 Wisma Atria Shopping Centre, 435 Orchard Road; open: 10am to 10pm daily; tel: 6835-9269; www.pablo.com.sg

Price: $15 for original cheese, $18 for matcha cheese

“I like the mochi doughnut. It was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and it tastes perfect with the Thai green milk tea-flavoured soft serve.” Ms Thandar Soe, 20, undergraduate

Get it from: Brother Bird Softserve Co, 32A Bali Lane; open: noon to 10pm (Wednesdays to Mondays), 6 to 10pm (Tuesdays); tel: 9800-7628; www.facebook.com/brotherbirdsg/

Price: $14

“With a big serving of crispy fries, huge piece of halibut fish, served with a specially blended tartar sauce, coleslaw and corn salad, the dish was good value for money. You could feel the halibut melting in your mouth. A must-try fish and chips that outperforms the usual fish and chips.” Mr Chong Peng Cheng, 26, treasury executive

Get it from: Meet Paul, 01-105, Block 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza; open 11.30am to 4.30pm (weekdays), closed on weekends; www.facebook.com/Meet-Paul-214889412007665

Price: $8.50

“Perfect braised capellini in sea urchin and yuzu stock, topped with fresh sea urchin and white wasabi.” Ms Mya Yeo, 34, supply manager

Get it from: Boruto, 01-01 Golden Castle Building, 80 South Bridge Road; open: 4.30pm to midnight (Mondays to Saturdays), closed on Sundays; tel: 6532-0418; www.boruto.com.sg

Price: $35.80++

“The buns were crispy and the chicken thigh fillet was topped with luscious salted egg sauce. The salad and fries served on the side completed the meal beautifully. ”

Ms Elle Chen, 32, business owner

Get it from: Verdure Cafe, 01-02 Springleaf Nature Park, 1218 Upper Thomson Road; open: 11.30am to 10pm (Tuesdays to Fridays), 9am to 10pm (weekends), closed on Mondays; tel: 8692-6288; www.verdurecafe.com

Price: $14.90++

This story first appeared on www.straitstimes.com

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