Burpple - A Sexy September Special: 15 Ooozesome Places in Singapore

This very seductive list is bound to see some oohs and ahhs, especially from fans of lava cakes, surprise liquid centres and anything that involves out-of-control ooey-gooey goodness! Get ready to hunt down luscious milk puffs, stuffed muffins, fried Baileys dumplings, and more. This article was originally published on burpple.com. Download the app for iPhone and Android now at burpple.com/getapp!

• 1. East 8, New York Fusion Tapas + Bar

  City Hall

  
  Photo by Geraldine Tay

  For Peanut Butter Lava Cake
  East 8's Molten Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cake ($15) is possibly the epitome of decadence (well, if you're a fan of peanut butter and chocolate). Save the best for last — after you've had a good round of their delectable tapas, go ahead and order the lava cake. Served hot from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for balance, this is one dessert you should share but might not want to. Dig in and you'll find a molten peanut butter core enveloped by moist, warm chocolate cake.

  
  

• 2. Mr Baguette Singapore (Golden Mile Food Centre)

  Beach Road

  
  Photo by Zippy Lee

  For Flowy Lava Baguettes
  Leaving Mr Baguette without trying their lava baguettes ($1.80) is simply a no-no. Just looking at these baguettes will get you salivating. This humble little stall in Golden Mile Food Centre offers both sweet and savoury baguettes, so you're not going to miss out if you don't have a sweet tooth. Imagine biting into a mini hot, crusty baguette, and having a copious amount of luscious molten chocolate or red velvet filling flow out – oh so irresistible. They're rather innovative here; flavours include cheese, tiramisu and cookies and cream. These little babies can be brought home and reheated as well, so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. ;)

  
  

• 3. BLACK&INK

  Eunos

  
  Photo by Eileen Ong

  For Muffins With Surprise Centres
  A trip to BLACK&INK would be incomplete without having at least one muffin to go with their excellent cuppa. The Salted Egg Coffee Muffin is probably the most popular variant, stuffed with a familiar golden liquid found in liu sha baos. While not everyone may fancy the marriage between the coffee-based muffin and the salted egg yolk centre, the Kimchi Egg Muffin (!), on the other hand, hits all the right spot. The batter is studded with kimchi bits and a soft-centred egg is nestled in the middle of it all. If you’re lucky, you might catch some of the limited edition ones like the gooey-centred Thai Milk tea or the zippy Calamansi Curd Muffins when you visit!

  
  

• 4. Mouth Restaurant (Plaza Singapura)

  Dhoby Ghaut

  
  Photo by Nobelle Liew

  For Baked Liu Sha Buns
  This 26-year old Cantonese institution’s baked liu sha bao ($5.80 for three) needs no introduction. The slightly sweet, crusted buns are perfectly executed: each has a crackly top, and a fluffy interior. To take things up a notch, the molten salted egg yolk filling really oozes out as you sink your teeth into these babies. Now this is what dreams are made of.

  
  

• 5. Springleaf Prata Place (Jalan Tua Kong)

  Bedok

  
  Photo by Raine Liu

  For Plaster Blaster and Murtabak Sorcery
  Springleaf's eggs benny-inspired Plaster Blaster ($5) comprises a crisp, fluffy plain prata topped with slices of ham and a wobbly poached egg smothered in Hollandaise sauce (though you might prefer ladling spoonfuls of good ol' curry instead). When you break into that egg, watch as it mixes into the hollandaise (or curry) as you tear that prata apart. Come with a big group to try their ridiculous murtabak inventions, like the Ultimate Murtabak ($12) stuffed with tandoori chicken and oozing mozzarella studded with mushroom slices, or the Umami ($7.50), brimming with chicken luncheon meat, chicken floss, Japanese mayonnaise, egg and mozzarella. p.s. They created the patty and cheese-filled Murtaburger ($7) too.

  
  

• 6. Neato

  Bencoolen

  
  Photo by Jayne Tan

  For Malted Milk Custard Puffs
  This fairly new kid on the Burlington Square block shares a space with Geisha Coffee, an unassuming spot for good brews that faces LASALLE. Neato has taken over the humble shopfront, banging out ridiculously tempting sweet treats like Pumpkin Cheesecake ($4.90) and Toasted Marshmallow Fudge Cake ($5.90) alongside small takeaway servings of salads. What you really need to get in on is this gorgeous Malted Milk Custard Puff ($3) — imagine flowy milk custard that reminds you of cereal, held together by a lovely choux casing that yields instantly to your teeth. It's slightly savoury thanks to the malted milk, and is a lovely twist to the sweet vanilla cream we've come to expect of a custard puff.

  
  

• 7. 75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup

  Beach Road

  
  Photo by Peter Wong

  For Green Tea Glutinuous Rice Balls
  The glutinous rice balls ($1.50 for four) at 75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup are handmade and stuffed generously with five types of fillings including the classic peanut, sesame and red bean. While the popular yam-filled balls are a must-try, so are the less commonly seen green tea rice balls. As for the ‘soup’ base, the peanut soup is well-loved, and rightly so, simmered for hours until the peanuts are ultra tender and the soup beyond flavourful. Alternatively, opt for the almond milk, sweet corn syrup or ginger soup. Pro Tip: Always pop the whole ball in and let the filling explode in your mouth!

  
  

• 8. Timbre (Gillman Barracks)

  Alexandra

  
  Photo by Jonathan Wong

  For Jucy Lucy Burger
  Did you know that Timbre @ Gillman Barracks opens on Sundays now too? In lieu of the extension of operating hours, they have rolled out a new Burgers & Beers Sunday menu. Available from noon till 9pm, look forward to chomping on eight original in-house burgers like the oh-so-cheesy Jucy Lucy burger ($20) with a thick patty with a gooey cheese centre. All burgers come with free flow fries and a recommended craft beer or cider that pairs perfectly with each burger’s flavour profile. Now you know where to go to prolong your weekend!

  
  

• 9. FYR Cycene Ond Drinc

  Tanjong Pagar

  
  Photo by Lirong Sun

  For Pistachio Lava Cake
  No meal at Fyr Cycene Ond Drinc is complete without their Baked Pistachio Melt with Pandan Ice Cream. Served in a cast iron pan, this pistachio lava cake "yields a salty, thick, gooey sea of nutty goodness", as Tastemaker Shawn Loh puts it. It's paired with the homemade pandan ice cream (a match made in heaven) that's refreshing and light on the palate, brilliant in keeping this dessert from being too heavy and monotonous. This one's truly a feast for the eyes and stomach, so get those cameras ready.

  
  

• 10. Common Man Coffee Roasters

  Robertson Quay

  
  Photo by Jayne Tan

  For a Glorious Mess
  You probably have seen this a thousand times, but did you realise that they actually have THREE oozy dishes to indulge in here? First, the super simple and satisfying Croissant Croque Monsieur that oozes with melted Provolone and creamy bechamel. Second, the bright orange eggs yolks of the Organic Eggs Ben that sit atop braised ox cheeks, seeping gently into the hollandaise for a rich mouthful. Third, the Turkish Breakfast's phyllo-wrapped soft boiled egg that is both adorable and irresistibly crunchy on the outside. Well, you've got three options in one place for an oozy breakfast. Not sure what you're waiting for.

  
  

• 11. Mitzo

  Orchard

  
  Photo by Shawn Loh

  For Fried Baileys Dumplings
  Mitzo is a unique dining concept that pushes the boundaries of traditional Cantonese cuisine (think elevated, contemporary dim sum dishes) and combines it with an artisanal cocktail programme. Conveniently located in Grand Park Orchard Hotel, this is where you should head to for special occasions. The grub at Mitzo is outstanding, but the star of the show is the Chilled Avocado Milkshake with Fried Sesame Dumpling ($10). They elevate the traditional sesame dumpling with a molten chocolate Baileys-spiked filling, sure to please those who have a thing for spiked desserts and leave you wanting more.

  
  

• 12. HarriAnns

  Bugis

  
  Photo by shauneeie p

  For Gula Melaka Bombs
  Ever had Belgian chocolate ondeh ondehs? How about Lavender Kuehs? Family-run HarriAnns prides itself in constantly innovating to keep up with the times. While it’s impossible to resist their timeless classic creations, their new-fangled creations are worth a try too. While the chocolate and yam paste-stuffed rice balls are unique, the traditional gula Melaka-filled ones are still the best, with a syrupy centre that is not cloyingly sweet encased in a glutinous rice ball with just the right thickness. Pick these up after lunch for a sweet bite!

  
  

• 13. Tonkatsu by Ma Maison (Mandarin Gallery)

  Orchard

  
  Photo by Qing Xiang

  For Cheese Tonkatsu
  For the uninitiated, you could call this a Mille-Feuille version of the tonkatsu, as it is made by layering thinly sliced pork instead of a whole piece of pork loin. Now. imagine mozzarella cheese sitting in the middle, waiting to slowly melt into golden lava as the whole breaded ‘cutlet’ is deep-fried. The result? Cheese Tonkatsu ($26.90) — an epic combination of the crisp golden brown batter and bread crumbs, succulent pork slices and ooey gooey cheese centre is guaranteed to please.

  
  

• 14. Five & Dime

  River Valley

  
  Photo by Wei Zhi Chiang

  For Golden Custard Lava Cake
  This saliva-inducing dessert has become synonymous with this café and even after seeing it again and again everywhere on social media, it still never fails to tempt even the most regular of diners. The food here is decent, but the dish that really takes the cake (ha!) is the Golden Custard Lava Cake ($12). It’s simple, really. Think lush warm chocolate cake smothered from the inside with gooey, rich, salted egg yolk custard that bleeds out of its cake mould at the very first incision. So sinful, yet so comforting and satisfying.

  
  

• 15. Sabio By The Sea

  Sentosa

  
  Photo by Kelvin Li

  For Salty Butter Caramel Lava Cake
  Molten chocolate cakes may no longer excite you, but how about a salted butter caramel lava cake ($16)? Slice into the unassuming cylinder of decadence to reveal a 90:10 filling-to-cake ratio, and enjoy the toothsome contrast between the oozing molten savoury caramel with a cold spoonful of ice cream. Coupled with Sabio’s solid line-up of tapas and a stunning view of the marina, this luscious signature is impossible to resist. This place screams date night!

  
  

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