I love Playmade. Amongst all the different bubble tea brands in Singapore, I think my top 2 (and they are closely tied) are Playmade and Woobbee. That's why I was surprised and happy to find that Playmade has opened a new cafe selling food and bubble tea called Playground, right near where I live at AMK Hub! Situated right outside Watsons (and a few steps away from bubble tea competitor Chicha San Chen), this small but cute space has a few tables for dine-in and a food menu with sandwiches, burgers, croissants and rice bowls and HK-style egglet. 


Here's their food menu, and actually the items are also available for delivery on GrabFood and Foodpanda, but I very much prefer to have the items on the spot for my first try. What I didn't realise is that you can get a savoury item and add on a non-milk bubble tea for $1 more as a meal, which of course I jumped at the chance of. Such value!


Here's the regular Playmade bubble tea menu as of December 2021! They have specials quite regularly, such as the coconut shake, but are more for the bbt shops instead of this cafe. I'm happy with this to pick a drink for my meal however, and I got the Osmanthus Oolong Tea with osmanthus jelly (+$) topping. 


And this was what I got for the main! A K-Pop sandwich set ($$8.90) that comes with egg mayo, some shredded lettuce with crabmeat chunks and a bright purple jam in between lightly toasted white bread. Overall a passable sandwich with generous fillings, but I was a little disappointed at the bread being slightly dry instead of fluffy like the Japanese sandos. I'll probably try the Taiwanese Chicken Rice next time instead. 3/5


What I would highly recommend, and raved about, is this Egglet with Chicken Floss (S$2.9 original + S$1.2 topping). It was made fresh (you could smell the batter being toasted in the unique egglet toaster) and it was still slightly warm when I got it. It was quite a challenge to eat it but man the flavours were so good with the eggy (but not smelly), slightly sweet flavour of the egglet mixed with the salty-sweet floss that had some condensed milk below. It felt really sinful but sometimes you got to treat yourself! 4/5


Every bite was bliss. The airy pockets were a genius invention against the chewy and crispy textures.


Overall, I'll definitely be back at Playground to have more of their food items together with a bubble tea. I'll highly recommend you guys to check them out if you are in the vicinity as well because its not common for bbt brands to expand into selling food, and we should support local!

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Oh I also made a TikTok video of my trip there. Check it out.
Playground by Playmade
AMK Hub #B1-51B, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore 569933
11am (10.30am on Sat and Sun) to 10pm daily 

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The bands of different lengths and 2 materials come in 3 designs - terrazzo (which is what I got), marble and nature. You can get them online and it ships rather quickly as well in Singapore, perfect for gifting (gift bundles avail too)! I've a promo code at the end for you too to get 12% off. It's also the perfect accompaniment for exercising and strengthening at home now that we are officially in December, the month for feasting and gatherings!


The bands are not just any AliExpress type with a logo stuck on - they are super well made, sturdy and has a length of anti-slip and grippy rubber strip made of little soft spikes on one side in a very pleasing lilac shade! I was very surprised to find it and realised what they were for quickly (as you can tell these were my first bands).


I also learned how resistance bands are good for incorporating in any fitness regime. I didn't think about it, but it's true that it really helps to use tools to maximise the workout and also not harm your body (them back and joints!)


So, how did they do? Or rather, how did I do with them? I took it to the test. I used the long band according to their super useful workout videos to stretch my arms and shoulders (I did some light stretching before starting). Not gon lie, it was not as easy as it looked! I like how versatile the long band is though, you can use it many ways to activate different body parts!


I also used the booty band (shorter and thicker band) for a back lift wall assist. 15 reps! Man it was kinda tough but I can definitely feel the burn. YaAs to a perkier booty!


Then I did squats with the booty band as well and that was also surprisingly taxing but rewarding. I felt my glutes being activated and the band stayed on well and secure (must be irritating if it keeps slipping) but provided just the right amount of resistance without digging into my skin.


I also attempted the side kicks. I probably need to work on these cos I'm leaning too much on the side! 👯


But as they say, fitness is a journey and I'm so glad I got to try the Band of Sisters resistance bands because I will be incorporating them into my fitness routine - maybe do it for 30 minutes every Thurs and Sunday just during the day for a good break!


Thanks to Yvonne and Jimmy for sending the bands to me to try. They have also kindly provided a promo code for you all! Use code BOSALEXIS12 to get 12% off any single purchase from BandOfSisters.Co from now till 31 December. Now go be fabulous!

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