Famous Ah Long Pancake.Popiah @ Sultan Plaza - But It Is Their Popiah That I'm After

Popiah is something that I can have every other day. I used to have weekly meeting at Aliwa Street and Famous Ah Long Pancake's popiah at Sultan Plaza was always a meal that I looked forward to.

Chicken Floss Salad Popiah 4.2/5

Though my workplace is no longer there, I would still patronize them as and when I have yoga classes as my studio is in the vicinity. What I crave for, is their Chicken Floss Salad Popiah ($1.80). Made with chilled shredded turnips, if you have that before a meal, it serves somewhat like an appertiser, especially when your taste buds are dulled by the humid weather. Full of crunchy elements in there besides the turnips, there are shredded cucumbers, fresh coral lettuce and of course the quintessential ground peanuts and the crispy bits. This summer salad popiah does look a bit raw compared to its regular counterpart but the spread of mayonnaise that replaces the sweet sauce soothes out all the raw edges of the vegetables.

Chicken floss and mayonnaise make one of the best teams. The floss being dry and salty, while the latter is creamy and sweet, which is why this popiah is always at the top of my list! And what I appreciate is that each popiah is compact with ingredients, when many others are loose and simply drenched with sweet sauce and over-seasoned turnips. One thing that is less perfect is the skin, which tends to be a bit stiff but it is still very tasty once everything is put together.

Pancake 4/5

Their pancakes serve the residents and office crowd here well, be it as a snack or a meal. For a meal, most go for their varieties with egg. Egg, Ham and Cheese the most popular here. Surprisingly, Egg and Cai Pok is also quite well sought after.

Traditional Popiah ($1.60) is available too, which I enjoy equally. And I feel what elevates it from the rest, other than the nicely cooked turnips, is the addition of coriander and shredded cucumber. Details like this do make a lot of difference to the taste, and the recipe here is done right.

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food.


Famous Ah Long Pancake.Popiah
Sultan Plaza
100 Jalan Sultan
#01-26A
Singapore 199001
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Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line), Lavender (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 930am - 11pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Follow the overhead walkway all the way to Jalan Sultan Road. Continue walking down Jalan Sultan towards Sultan Plaza. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Lavender MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Lavender Station (Stop ID 01319). Take bus number 107. Alight 2 stops later. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Masizzim @ 313 Somerset - Expanded Menu Offering Shabu-Shabu, Crabmeat Egg Roll & More

The popular Korean restaurant, Masizzim has expanded their menu, offering new dishes such as Shabu-Shabu, crabmeat egg roll and spicy octopus. The new dishes will be available at both the 313 Somerset and Westgate outlets.

Shabu-Shabu 4/5

The newly launched Shabu-Shabu comes in spicy and non-spicy soup base. Customers have a choice of pork collar ($17.90 single portion), beef short plate ($19.90 single portion) or premium wagyu beef ($24.90 single portion) for the their shabu-shabu. Each shabu-shabu set also includes a bowl of assorted vegetables and mushrooms, Korean ramyeon and dipping sauces. Diners can also request for add-ons which is available at a nominal price.

Bulgogi Rice Ball Pork and Beef 4.2/5

Following their popular seafood-based rice balls, Masizzim has added new renditions incorporating Bulgogoi Fried Pork ($9) and Bulgogi Fried Beef ($10) into the mixed grain rice with seaweed, kimchi and sesame seeds. If you are new to the dish, it is served in a deconstructed bowl whereby customers need to get their hand dirty, to shape their own rice balls.

King's Ribs 3.5/5

Slow cooked to fork tender in Masizzim's secret stew sauce is the King's Ribs ($16.90). It is then stir fried with capsicums, red dates, king oyster mushrooms, chilli powder and sesame seeds. Unfortunately I find the sauce a bit too sweet for my liking.

Spicy Octopus 3.8/5

Another new dish on the menu is the Spicy Octopus ($17) served in a bed of blanched beansprouts. I thought the sauce can be more fiery. Customers can also eat it like a wrap, wrapping the baby octopus in the soft tortilla. I feel that the restaurant can serve more of the soft tortilla as it goes really well with the spicy octopus and beansprouts.

Crabmeat Egg Roll 4.5/5

Last but not least, my favourite item of the expanded menu is the Crabmeat Egg Roll ($12.90). This is great for sharing. Stuffed with real shredded crabmeat and seaweed, the omelette is sweet, fluffy and pillowy. One word - Oishii!

Overall I feel that diners will enjoy the new dishes at Masizzim and it has given diners more choices and reasons for a re-visit. Moreover, the price is pretty reasonable.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Masizzim
313 Somerset
313 Orchard Road
#B3-02
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 65095808
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 11pm

Direction: 
Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to 313 Somerset. Take the escalator to basement 3. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]