I had the pleasure to be invited to try out Yeast Side recently and I was quite impressed by how they have grown from one branch in 2020 (a Covid baby!) to 4…
I had the pleasure to be invited to try out Yeast Side recently and I was quite impressed by how they have grown from one branch in 2020 (a Covid baby!) to 4 branches this year. I tried their food briefly a while back at the KAP branch, so to find that there is one at Serangoon Gardens (near me) was a joy. Bonus point is they are pet-friendly at the alfresco area outdoors, which is great news for pawrents! I visited on a weekday evening and the place was quite but spacious and warm. There wasn't a strong greasy food smell after as well which was good (my pet peeve in restaurants is bad ventilation).
There is a beer tap wall highlighting the craft beers du jour, which I thought was really cool. What's even better was there were 3 sour beers on tap, and the friendly staff let me sample all 3. The first was super berry-smoothie esque, followed by a melon one that was a bit too medicinal for me. The last one was just nice - sour but refreshing and still tasted like beer, which I figured will go well with the sourdough pizza.
Speaking of pizzas, here is the sourdough pizza menu. All pies are made fresh in house! I like that they have 6 classics and 5 specials and prices are all very reasonable.
They also have light bites, which we got 2 of. I appreciated the Mediterranean touch in the hummus, but it also contained stuff that Singaporeans like, such as mentaiko.
Other than pizza and bites, they also breakfast, which is nice. I'd imagine the focaccia sandwiches to be quite satisfying for brunch and prices average $16, which is decent.
Here's my sour craft beer. Very juicy and refreshing. Even though it is carb on carb, one can't help but think that beer just goes well with pizza!
First, the sides. We got the Burrata Salad ($19), which is really simple. However, the burrata is imported from Italy and I really enjoyed the creaminess in the high quality soft cheese. Of course the arugula and tomatoes were also really fresh. Nothing bad to say about it! 4/5
The more unique starter would be the Let's Caulihummus ($16), which me and my friend really enjoyed. The cauliflower was gently roasted and soft, and the pomegranate bits mixed with the smooth hummus was a textural and flavour delight. Really good way to get some fibre and protein in without sacrificing on flavour. 4/5
On to the pizzas! First up was the Beef Bolognese (S$23), which saw minced beef with housemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, black pepper and fennel seed. My friend thought that was a pasta dish at first! But I am a big fan of bolognese so I got it. Loved the pizza dough with the slightly sour note cutting through the richness of the toppings. However, I wish there was more tomato sauce. It felt like it was mostly just minced beef. While a rather special rendition, it could be improved on. 3/5
The other pizza, the K-pop 2.0 (S$23), was much better. It had Korean Gochujang mayo, popcorn chicken, mozzarella, baby corn, pickled onion and some spring onions. The popcorn chicken chunks were still a little bit crispy and the combination with the slightly spicy mayo and sweet corn really shone through with the sourdough base, which acted as the perfect foil. The sourdough pizza was also the right thickness, texture and the sourish flavour makes it so addictive.
I would definitely recommend checking out Yeast Side, because they have gotten the formula down pat when it comes to pizza and beer. Try their specials if you are curious, but for me, their classics will probably be just as good because of the dough. I know I will be back for them when the craving hits!
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Yeast Side
1 Maju Ave, #01-26/27/28 My Village, Singapore 556679
Mon to Fri 11am to 11pm, Sat to Sun 9am to 11pm
Reservations on their website
Thank you Yeast Side for the invite!
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The House Chungdam, a relatively new Korean restaurant (opened in December 2024) that's been making waves in Tanjong Pagar, invited me to try their weekday lunch sets again late last year. I decided to revisit them since I had such a good experience trying their BBQ set for lunch last time. I was also in the mood for Korean food after watching the latest season of Culinary Class Wars.
Unlike the typical Korean BBQ joints crammed with ceiling-to-table exhaust pipes and dark, greasy interiors, The House Chungdam stands out with its clean, minimalist aesthetic courtesy of renowned Korean architect Jenie W. Jung.
The space is bright, airy and surprisingly spacious - occupying two shophouses wide - and the powerful ventilation system means ZERO lingering BBQ smell, which is honestly a game-changer and what made me want to revisit.
Here's their weekday lunch menu. Dishes are grouped into 5 (noodles at the back) categories, and each comes with a starter trio during weekdays, as well as the standard banchan (4 high quality ones). They also have 2 sides (cheese potato joen and cheese kimchi joen).
Prices start from $19 for the lunch set and go up to $39 for the LA Short Ribs with A5 Wagyu.
The trio of starters were so delicious, especially the quail egg and mushrooms skewer! I also liked the tiny joen and japchae to not fill you up but whet your appetite for what's to come.
Here is the complete set, with the 4 banchan dishes as well. Special mention goes to the kimchi, which was really delicious and authentic.
For the mains, we tried 3 between the two of us. First was the Thinly Sliced Brisket Soy Bean Jjigae Bansang (S$25). I learned that "Bansang" most commonly refers to a traditional Korean table setting where a main dish (meat or fish) is served with rice, soup, and various side dishes (banchan) on a single tray. In this case, we have the doenjang stew, which unfortunately was not as good as the other 2. The stew itself was quite nice for me, but my friend did not like the slightly sour taste of the fermented soybean. My main gripe was the brisket, for they were quite bland in itself and several pieces were tough. 2.5/5
In contrast, the Beef Tartare Bibimbab (S$27) did very well. We both loved the sweet marinade on the tender, raw AU MB9+ wagyu slices, which went well with the perfectly tossed short grain rice with bits of veggies. It was healthy and light but filling. 4/5
My personal favourite of the day had to be the Jinju Cold Buckwheat Noodles (S$19), which I actually tried before and would have again and again, especially on a warm day. This was refreshing, umami and well-balanced with notes of vinegar not being too overpowering or light. 4.5/5
The House Chungdam has quickly become one of my favourite Korean spots in Singapore. The service was impeccable - attentive, warm and knowledgeable, with staff who were quick to refill banchan and explain each dish. The lunch sets offer phenomenal value for money, especially considering the location and quality of ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick weekday lunch or planning a special BBQ dinner, The House Chungdam delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended!
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🤷 Try if you are in the area
💁 Bookmark this ✔️
The House Chungdam
72 Duxton Road, #01-01, Singapore 089531
Lunch: Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Dinner: Monday to Thursday 6:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday to Saturday 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Book on Chope or call +65 8336 2068
The House Chungdam , a relatively new Korean restaurant (opened in December 2024) that's been making waves in Tanjong Pagar, invited me to try their weekda…
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