ITS MONDAY, AGAIN. Time for micro resolutions about eating well, self-care and working out. But in truth, how many of these will pan out? Let’s just hit the low-lying fruit of eating clean in hawker centres, and the closest to that now is obviously Jap food.
To be frank, I’ve tried more than a few stalls myself, and here are my favourite Japanese stalls on XINDOTS.
1. Japanese Food and Salad
Market Street Interim
Can we just take a minute to admire the portion? At ($7.30) you’re paying a slight premium for this—but mind, you get brown rice and a proper meal neatly packed in a bento box. This is my absolute go-to when I’m feeling like Japanese and am around the area. Here, the salmon is consistently well-grilled, slightly charred at the sides, with a beautiful curl of skin and a drizzle of classic Japanese brown sauce to give it that indispensable umami taste. Also comes with a cute little styrofoam cup of miso soup.
They have a veritable list of other bento sets as well, which I recommend you try. Just be sure to check out the in-app reviews for recommendation.
2. Ramen Taisho
Maxwell Food Centre
If you’re in Maxwell and cbf to queue for Tian Tian, here’s a thought. Try Ramen Taisho ($8.10) even recently featured on Eatbook. It’s the ultimate comfort food for on a rainy day. Expect to slurp up a scallion-loaded broth that is both milky and fragrant, but thin enough so you won’t get sick after only a couple of mouthfuls. You can def taste the porkiness in it and although I’m not so much of a ramen person, I found myself addicted to the soup. I finished it all.
The only gripe of this dish is of course, a conspicuous lack of meat. Whilst the ramen does come served with a lone chunk of meat attached to a slice of fatty goodness that melts in your mouth, one slice simply does not a ramen make. So unless you’re on a diet, you really have to order add-ons.
So we have two for now, with more to come! We will be updating this list periodically as we uncover new favourites and are always on a lookout for in-app reviews. We appreciate great recommendations, so be sure to review your favourite meals on our app!
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FAQ
Unlike other apps, you will NOT be charged an additional fee on our platform
You get to order in the comfort of your office, or anywhere really, for takeaway option
You do need a valid SG number
Our merchants include drinks, desserts, from Ang Moh style cupcakes to traditional Chendol, as well as secret CBD food spots (psst psst, The Arcade and Shenton House)
We work with over a hundred merchant stalls and food kiosks (last count, 170)—and growing—that will satiate even the most demanding of palettes
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