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Emerging Food Trends Words by Jae-lyn Yiew Photos by Jonathan Lim
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re you tired of the overused rainbow-colored, unicorn-themed food trend? Are crazy milkshakes and truffle-infused grub just not cutting it for your taste buds anymore? Well, fret not! From halal options to eco-dining, we have a plethora of dining choices for you to tantalize your taste buds! If you’re looking for something fresh, new and exciting, read on and jump on the bandwagon with our top five picks of the latest food craze.
EMERGING FOOD TRENDS
BUBBLE TEA HOTPOT L o c atio n: 3B R ive r Valley Rd, # - 10 6/ 07 . Sing ap o r e 179 0 21 Calling all bubble tea addicts: I’m sure you’ve heard of the famed brown sugar milk tea trend, bubble tea ice cream and even boba pizza! Let’s take things one step further, for Singapore’s love for bubble tea clearly knows no bounds. Introducing Spice World’s Mala x BBT Hotpot! For $39.90, you’ll get to sip on chocolate or matcha milk tea broth in a pot with two long bubble tea straws, whilst waiting for the restaurant’s signature spicy mala bear paste to dissolve in the other. Savory toppings provided include: Oreos, sweet potato, yam, pumpkin, jelly, popping boba and small beef cubes. While milk-tea-marinated beef may sound like an intimidating combination to some, the fact that this mala and milk tea duo remained as a permanent menu item two months after its debut really shows its likability.
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HALAL RAMEN L o c a ti o n : S u n te c C i ty Ma l l B 1 - 1 3 5 N o rth W i n g, 3 Te m a s e k B l v d, S i n ga po re 03 8 98 3 Searching for the right halal ramen option is certainly no mean feat, let alone one that’s traditional and authentic. It’s time to get your ramen fix! Why not give Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen a taste? Known as Singapore’s first halal-certified Hokkaido restaurant, the restaurant serves various types of ramen such as their savory IchiSmoked Duck Ramen and Ichi-Beef Ramen ($12.90), spicy Hokai Jigoku Ramen ($13.90), and flavorful, tangy Tomato Ramen.
