My Peranakan Spice Box @ Toa Payoh Central

My Peranakan Spice Box is a new eatery at Toa Payoh Central. In fact, it took over from the previous owner, Origins (元莊). It is located at the back alley opposite the HDB hub beside Wheat Baumkuchen.

I tried their Beef Redang Kailan which I thought it was a bit tough. However the gravy was good and my rice was drenched with it.

Beef Redang Kailan 3.8/5

The Hew Peow (Fish Maw) Soup was my favourite among the three dishes I ordered. The soup was light and refreshing. It also came with 2 fishballs and 1 meatball.

Hee Peow (Fish Maw) Soup 4/5

The Nyonya Chapchye (Mixed Vegetables) was nice too. I was expecting more variety of vegetables since it is a Chapchye (Mixed Vegetables) dish. Nevertheless, the cabbage was very soft and nice, the way I like it.

Nyonya Chapchye 4.5

Do take note that the portions were rather small. If you are a big eater, you may want to order a few more dishes.


My Peranakan Spice Box
Blk 190 Toa Payoh Lorong 6
#01-528
Singapore 310190
Nearest MRT: Toa Payoh (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 830pm
(Closed on Tue)

Tian Wai Tian Fish Head Steamboat @ Kovan

I visited the coffeeshop intending to try the Shantou Shi Teochew Fish Head Steamboat but was surprised that it has changed to Tian Wai Tian Fishhead Steamboat. Is this the popular Fish Head Steamboat at Serangoon Road? When have they taken over and have another branch in Kovan? Nevertheless, I am happy to be trying out another popular Fish Head Steamboat. It is also more spacious here compare to the branch at Serangoon Road.

The Fish Head Steamboat here uses charcoal. The soup base was very rich in flavor but my partner felt that it was a bit salty. I also noticed that the steamboat size were all the same except for the amount of fish depending on the portion you order.

Fish Head Steamboat 4/5

Having the Fish Head Steamboat alone is a bit boring so I ordered Prawn Rolls. The Prawn Rolls were huge and nice. I actually found prawns inside the rolls unlike most places whereby they always made me wonder why it is called Prawn Rolls while I couldn't find any prawns in them.

Prawn Rolls 4//5

Tian Wai Tian Fishhead Steamboat
Hougang 203 Coffeeshop
Blk 203 Hougang Street 21
Nearest MRT: Kovan (NE Line)