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Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Food Picks: Herbaceous coriander tea from Beutea
Beutea's Bitter Melon Coriander Tea has fruit and vegetables such as bittergourd, kale and lemon. SINGAPORE – Coconut shakes, tomato plum tea – every year, I search for a cool drink that will help me get through the hot months in Singapore. In 2025, it is Beutea's Bitter Melon Coriander Tea ($7.90). Oh, I know you just made a face, but it is delicious and, more importantly, very refreshing. There is bittergourd, coriander, green apple, grapefruit, kale and lemon in the drink, although the bittergourd is very dialled down. And despite the arsenal of fruit and vegetables, the jasmine tea base stands out. The tea in bubble tea is so often drowned out by toppings and flavourings, but the floral lilt of this one is so beguiling. And then there is that herbaceousness from the coriander and zing from the lemon. The Malaysian brand, by the same people behind Oriental Kopi, uses tea leaves from Yunnan and Wuyi in China. If the queue for bubble tea is too long, I just get a bottle of its excellent cold brew teas. There are four – Osmanthus Oolong, White Peach Oolong, Forested Roasted and Jasmine Green Tea ($4.90 a bottle). All are good, but the White Peach Oolong especially so. Where: Outlets at 01-158 Tiong Bahru Plaza, 01-127 Northpoint City, 01-19 Tampines MRT station, 02-30 Junction 8, 02-07 iMall Info: @ (Instagram) Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Thirty dead, over 80,000 evacuated, following heavy rain in Beijing Asia Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce World Trump says many are starving in Gaza, vows to set up food centres Business Crypto's comeback: Should Bitcoin and other digital assets be in your portfolio now? Sport World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro among list of top names for Singapore football coach Business BYD tops Singapore car sales in first half of 2025 with almost one-fifth of the market Asia Giant algal bloom off South Australia devastates marine life, threatens seafood exports Singapore ST Explains: What we know about the Tanjong Katong sinkhole so far
CNA
22-07-2025
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - How safe are our enforcement officers when faced with abusive behaviour?
A man who threw a lit cigarette outside Tiong Bahru Plaza became abusive when officers issued him a court notice. Why do some individuals react with hostility, and how safe are our enforcement officers on the job? Daniel Martin speaks with Jackie Ong, Vice President and Head of Land Security at Certis.
AsiaOne
22-07-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Long John Silver's slowly shifts to 24/7 operations, here are 4 outlets now open round the clock, Lifestyle News
Often feel peckish in the middle of the night? Long John Silver's has got your back. In a Facebook post on Saturday (July 19), the fast food chain shared that they have progressively been shifting to 24-hour operations since March. The next four branches in line to open round the clock are at Junction 8, Kampung Admiralty, Northpoint City and Yew Tee Point. Long John Silver's also urged diners to follow them on their socials to get updates on the future outlets that will operate around the clock. Currently, they have 17 outlets islandwide, including malls like Tiong Bahru Plaza, White Sands and Westgate. As of the time of writing, the fast food chain did not share the reason behind the move. AsiaOne has reached out for more details. [[nid:718479]] melissateo@
Straits Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Jia Li Seafood Soup in Tiong Bahru serves fresh-cut fish in housemade seafood broth
(Clockwise from top) Original Fish Soup With Grouper, Hakka Yong Tau Fu, Crayfish Seafood Soup With Red Grouper and Seafood Soup With Batang at Jia Li Seafood Soup. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO SINGAPORE – At Jia Li Seafood Soup, the broth does the heavy lifting. Each batch is simmered from scratch every morning using three old hens, pork ribs and a luxurious addition of dried scallops. Co-owner Derek Lai, 40, takes pride in not adding monosodium glutamate to his soups. One does not get that telltale thirst after finishing a bowl of the hearty broth. Tee por – high-grade dried flatfish from Hong Kong – is toasted, deboned and ground in-house at a central kitchen and added to the soup to deepen the flavour. Jia Li Seafood Soup has two other outlets in Upper Serangoon and Holland Village. Jia Li Seafood Soup at Tiong Bahru Plaza. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO There are three categories of soup: Crayfish Seafood Soup, Seafood Soup and Original Fish Soup. For each type, customers can choose from four kinds of fish – dory, batang, grouper and red grouper. Mr Lai, who is particular about freshness, sources his fish directly from wholesalers at Jurong Fishery Port. All the fish is sliced in-house. The eatery's top-tier combo is the Crayfish Seafood Soup With Red Grouper ($18.50 for small), which comes with three halved crayfish, five to six slices of red grouper cut to order, and three house-made pork meatballs. Tomato slices add brightness . Crayfish Seafood Soup With Red Grouper at Jia Li Seafood Soup. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO As red grouper is a prized and premium fish, the cooks do not pre-slice the meat, to keep it in optimal condition. The resulting cooked slices are bouncy with a briny sweetness. The Seafood Soup With Batang ($10 for small) includes two prawns, up to six slices of mackerel and three meatballs. The reddish tinge in the soup comes from the shells of fresh sea prawns, which are impressively deveined. Seafood Soup With Batang at Jia Li Seafood Soup. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO I am prepared to dismiss the Original Fish Soup With Grouper ($10 for small), which comes with five to six slices of fish, three meatballs and two tomato wedges, after the opulence of the other two soups. But the grouper holds its own, with a smooth, firm texture. Each fish lends its own flavour profile to the broth. Some may wonder why the soups come with no other greens apart from tomato wedges. Mr Lai says it is to avoid adulterating the broth and marring the sweet seafood flavours. For customers who prefer vegetables, optional add-ons include you mai cai and napa cabbage at 50 cents each. Apart from fish soup, the menu also offers Hakka Yong Tau Fu ($7 for seven pieces). The handmade items are stuffed red chilli, okra, bittergourd, brinjal, tau kwa, bell pepper and ngoh hiang. The filling is a blend of fish and pork paste, seasoned with tee por, and has a soft, bouncy texture. Quantities are limited daily. Hakka Yong Tau Fu at Jia Li Seafood Soup. ST PHOTO: HEDY KHOO Where: B1-135 Tiong Bahru Plaza, 302 Tiong Bahru Road MRT: Tiong Bahru Open: 10.30am to 9pm daily Hedy Khoo is senior correspondent at The Straits Times. She covers food-related news, from reviews to human interest stories. Check out ST's Food Guide for the latest foodie recommendations in Singapore.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New in town: 50% off promo at new hotpot in Tiong Bahru
lovers unite! Shuai Jiang Jun, also known as Lead General Hotpot, is opening its doors at Tiong Bahru Plaza this May. Look out, because they're bringing in their authentic Chongqing-style recipes to whet your appetite. Shuai Jiang Jun's opening will make heads turn with soup bases that deliver a burst of flavour upon your first sip. They offer the General's Inferno Spicy Beef Tallow Pot (S$7) made from their top-secret 40-year-old recipe, bringing the ingredients to the next level. For those looking for a refreshing base, check out the General's Fish Maw and Chicken Pot (S$11), which combines over 25 different spices for a unique, soothing broth that warms you to the core. Is there anything better to add to these soup bases than Shuai Jiang Jun's fresh meats and seafood? They've got my stomach rumbling with the mention of their Signature Snowflake Wagyu Beef (S$40) and Golden Defender Pomfret (S$33) up for order. What's more, Shuai Jiang Jun's opening promotion gives a whole 50% off food items until the end of May. That means that you'll be able to enjoy the Signature Snowflake Wagyu Beef for just S$20! And yes, this discount is available for all food items, excluding soup bases, drinks and condiments. But wait, there's more! In time for the Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day on 20 May (because 520 sounds like 'I love you' in Chinese) – Shuai Jiang Jun will also offer a free dish per table for couples dining in the restaurant, with no minimum spending required. This offer will take place from 20 to 21 May. So what are you waiting for? If you're craving hotpot and searching for that elusive feel-good factor, head down to Shuai Jiang Jun now! We tried Singapore's worst-rated orh luak The post New in town: 50% off promo at new hotpot in Tiong Bahru appeared first on
