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Upin, Orchard Gateway

Worth a try. Upin is rumoured to be opened by ex-HDL staff, so I had some expectations that it would be somewhat similar to Shang Pin in terms of food quality and service standards. The soup bases are charged the same way as Shang Pin; choose any combination and they’ll charge you the price of Continue reading
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Shang Pin Hot Pot, Marina Square and Rendezvous Hotel

Go!!! Step out of the comforts of Hai Di Lao and Beauty in the Pot. Shang Pin Hotpot at Marina Square and Rendezvous Hotel is arguably the most affordable alternative to the two big players. As a bonus, there’s hardly any queue especially at the Marina Square branch because the floor area is huge! I’ve Continue reading
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Imperial Treasure Steamboat, Ion Orchard

Go!!! Having tried big hotpot brands like Beauty in the Pot (BITP) and Hai Di Lao (HDL), how does this good ol’ skool steamboat compare? For starters, the sauce station is brought to you. You can mix your own concoction, or have them mix one for you depending on your preferred level of spicyness. I Continue reading
