Ah Pui Tiong Bahru Satay @ 195 Pearl Hill Cafe - Best Satay In Singapore

The legendary Tiong Bahru Satay Man, Ah Pui who used to sell his homemade Hainanese pork satay on his pushcart in Tiong Bahru area since the 1970s has now moved into a permanent location at 195 Pearl Hill Cafe. Great to know that after 3 decades of dodging health inspectors, random pop-up events at restaurants, bars and even private home parties, fans of his pork satay knows where to find him now.

As Ah Pui handmade his Hainanese pork satay, there is limited quantity each day. Hence it is best to call and reserve them. I would highly recommend you to do so. Call Ben at +65 97489904 to reserve your satay before going down.

Tiong Bahru Pork Satay 4.8/5

Besides the well-marinated pork that is grilled to golden brown with a slight char at the edges, there is even a layer of fat that gives it the extra oomph. Not forgetting the satay sauce with the pineapple puree. It gives the Pork Satay ($9 for 10 sticks) a hint of spicy with a nutty, sweet finishing from the grated pineapple.

Chicken Satay 4/5

Complementing the Tiong Bahru Pork Satay is Chef Sebastian's Chicken Satay ($9 for 10 sticks). With 10 years of culinary experience under his belt, he has created a Spanish-Indonesian style of chicken satay that is sweet and juicy. The chicken satay is unlike the usual Chinese style, it actually is closer to the Japanese-style yakitori skewer. Elevating the whole experience is the chimichurri that is drizzled on top of the chicken satay.

While the highlights at 195 Pearl Hill Cafe is their satays, it serves other food and coffee too. It is a cafe, after all. Hence you can find coffee, sandwiches, salad and pasta on the menu too.


Ah Pui Tiong Bahru Satay
195 Pearl Hill Cafe
195 Pearl's Hill Terrace
#01-56
Singapore 168976
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Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11am - 5pm
(Closed on Sun & PH)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Chinatown MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk straight to the food centre. Cut through the food centre to the back. Walk towards the hill on the left. Take the flight of stairs up the hill. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Frieda Restaurant @ The Capitol Kempinski - New Bavarian Weekend Brunch

Frieda Restaurant at The Capitol Kempinski has recently launched Früehschoppen, a weekend Bavarian Brunch experience similar to the concept of brunch, where men gather over the weekend in the late morning in pubs, inns or taverns over drinks and light bites before lunch.

Beer Flight

And of course, the beers. Früehschoppen Beer Specials are available to complete the experience. Beer Flight with four beers in tasting portion at $15nett and two pints of German Weissbier or Weissbier Dunkel at $19++. You may be happy to know that the beer flight is available on weekdays as well.

Bavarian Sausage Salad 3.8/5

We started off with Bavarian Sausage Salad, served with sourdough bread. It was hard at first to imagine having a salad with beer, but this was different. Consists of beer sausage, gruyere cheese and pickles, it was saltish, piquant and has a meaty bite.

Frieda Fruhchoppen Vesper Platter 3.8/5

From the Brunch menu, Frieda Fruhchoppen Vesper Platter ($19) truly reflects the vibe of Früehschoppen, where the table gathers around the platter, reaching out for the various German cold cuts and cheese, complemented with mixed pickles and pretzel.

Oktoberfest Meat Platter 4.2/5

Since Oktoberfest is approaching, Frieda Restaurant has also prepared something special to celebrate this greatest beer festival in the world. At $55 per person, you get to enjoy a welcome pint of beer and a free-flow butter of German grub. We tried the Oktoberfest Meat Platter, comprising Grilled Nuremberger Sausage, Meatloaf, Weisswurst with Mashed potato and Sauerkraut. One of the highlights of this platter is the Weisswurst, a traditional boiled white sausage, very lightly flavoured with some herbs and spices. Not so commonly offered elsewhere, this is a breakfast sausage, best eaten with sweet mustard and the soft pretzel dumplings.

Apple Bread Pudding 3.5/5

Ending the meal, we have something sweet to balance out all the savoury grub. The Apple Bread Pudding is served with vanilla ice cream. The vanilla ice cream was really good. It was light and almost refreshing to the palate. As for apple bread pudding, I wish there were more apple slices to lighten it up.

Topping up $50 will give you four hours of free-flowing beer. There's Early Bird Discount of 20% off for booking made before 30 September 2020.

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. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Frieda
Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski
13 Stamford Road
#01-87 and #01-K1, K2
Singapore 178905
Tel +6567156873
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 3pm, 8pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A or D. Walk to traffic junction North Bridge Road and Stamford Road. Cross the road. Walk down Stamford Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]