Durian SG Prime – Durians From The Mountains [MEDIA INVITE]

Durian SG Prime is the latest durian shop and durian delivery that enter the Singapore market. Its operations started in June 2022, located in Lor 24A Geylang, just opposite the popular Yong He Dou Jiang. Durian SG Prime offer Pahang durians from exclusive mountain plantations that have never been seen before in Singapore. Durian SG Prime slogan is Cheapest – Quality – Guaranteed.

Durian SG Prime shop

Durian lovers in SG will know that the best Malaysian durians sold in Singapore comes from Pahang. Pahang itself is a very big state, with its mountainous terrain, it is a perfect place to grow and produce the best durian. Durian SG Prime durians come from three locations in Pahang. The Famous Tiger Mountain, Indigo Hill Mountain and Cold White Leaf Mountain.

The Famous Tiger Mountain, Sungai Klau, Pahang. Famous for its Ah Gong tree, dated over 103 years, while the rest of the 250 natural trees in the region are more than 40 years old. This area is known to produce Mao Shan Wang / Musang King Grade A durians and D24. With the MSW Grade A, you can expect a condensed and throat-sticking meat texture, with a bitter and sweet taste. The ultimate durian experience for durian lovers.

Black Gold from The Famous Tiger Mountain Old Tree

Indigo Hill Mountain is a short drive away from Indigo Hill Resort, East of Raub, Tras Pahang. This area is known for its red colour soil that is very fertile. Most of the durian trees are above 45 years old. This region is home to newly discovered durian plantations and it houses over 200 mature durians. This area is known to produce MSW Grade A & B. The MSW will have a thick flesh that will stick to your mouth and a small seed. The flavour is strong, with a bitter-sweet flavour.

Cold White Leaf Mountain, Klau River Pahang. The age of durian trees here are between 20 to 60 years old. This plantation near Klau River is also a fertile grown to grow durians, as the soil contains a lot of minerals. This area produces D24, Tekka, Classic MSW and award-winning MSW. For the MSW Grade A, you can expect a creamy texture of durian, with the signature MSW bitter-sweet taste.

When we visited their shop, they have 3 types of durians available. The first one is a regular MSW. On that day, it was priced at $18/kg. The shape of the durian is not whole round, but with an odd shape look. It is creamy and bitter with a sweet aftertaste. The flesh is thick, while the seeds are mostly thin and flat.

Regular MSW 

Mini Seeds from Regular MSW

The second one that we tasted is the Black Gold MSW from the Famous Tiger Mountain Old Tree ($38/kg). The shape of the durian is round, plump and without blemish. The colour of the pulp is an inviting dark yellow colour, almost like gold. When we bit into the flesh, it was dense and easily stick to our throat. It tasted bitter, with an alcohol tinge and ended with a sweet flavour. This is the taste that durian lovers search for in a durian. In other words, the taste is just awesome. Yummy, die die must try!! It was so good that LD insisted on buying one for her BFF, in which she also give her thumbs up.

Black Gold MSW from The Famous Tiger Mountain Old Tree

The seed, regular size

The Price

The third durian available that day is Old Tree MSW ($28/kg). We did not try it as we are too full, however, from the shape, it looks like a high-grade MSW.

Old Tree MSW

Durian SG Prime gets its supply directly from the plantations and bypasses the agent / middleman. With these cost savings, they can offer the price lowest price in the market when comparing the same grade of durians. Their grand vision is to Bring Durian’s Price in Singapore Back to 1980.

For online orders visit: https://duriansg.com.sg/durian-fruit-mochi/

Durian SG Prime is committed to delivering the best durian to you. They deliver island-wide base on a two-hour time slot and also offer express island-wide delivery. If the durians are not up to standard or damaged, you are eligible for a free replacement within 24 hours of receiving your order. Free Delivery for orders above $99.

Durian SG Prime Delivery Packaging

Check out their Youtube clips on their website on the source of their durians and some tips to identify Durian SG Prime Grade A MSW or different grades of MSW.

CBK Verdict: One of the best durians that I tried this year. The Black Gold MSW from the Famous Tiger Mountain Old Tree is an experience to behold and you will have durian lovers salivating for it. Die Die Must Try!! Cheers!!

Thank you very much Durian SG Prime for hosting us and the yummy durians.

Durian SG Prime

24A 456 Geylang Road

Singapore 389415

W: https://duriansg.com.sg/

F: https://www.facebook.com/duriansgprime

IG: @Duriansgprime

OH: Daily 10.00 – 01.00

Information on the origin of the durians extracted from Durian SG Prime website

Burgercraft – Artisan Burgers [MEDIA DROP]

Calling all burger lovers, Burgercraft is open for business. Created with handcrafted precision and painstakingly years-long experiment by Chef Bruce (from Meat N’ Chill) and following the success of ‘Prototype Burger 1’, the newest line-up of artisan burgers is here.

Burgercraft's Menu
Image Credit: Burgercraft

The master ingredient of the burger is the 160g flame-grilled patty, made from Japanese A5 Tochigi Wagyu Steak and dry-aged Australian Angus Beef blend. With only 3,500 Tochigi Wagyu cattle certified in Japan to be of top quality each year, this Wagyu beef is definitely the chosen one.

LD and I were fortunate enough to receive the Media Drop from Burgercraft, consisting Good O’ Classic, The Next ‘Big Thing’, For The Carnivores and the Smash Burger (double patties).

Good O’ Classic - Toasted Bun, Secret Wagyu-Angus Patty, Monterey Jack Cheese, Smoked Umami Mayo, Caramelised Onions, Pickles, Chef Bruce's Signature BBQ Sauce (10yrs in the making).

Good O' Classic

A superb all-round classic burger. The brioche burger bun is fluffy, the patties are cooked to the point of medium rare, juicy, chunky and bursting with “MOO MOO” flavours. I like the combination of raw onions and caramelised onions, while the smoked umami mayo and bbq sauce just bind the whole ingredients together.

Good O' Classic - Halved

The Next ‘Big Thing’ - Toasted Bun, Secret Wagyu-Angus Patty, Monterey Jack Cheese, Szechuan Mala Mayo, Raw Onions.

The Next 'Big Thing'

This innocent-looking burger sure packs the spicy punch. When I bit into it, I feel there is a spicy and lips numbing sensation after chewing on the patty. While I think it is spicy, those that extra spicy mala Xiang Guo will find the spiciness level on the ordinary side. Maybe Burgercraft can have different levels of mala spiciness for the mala lovers to choose from. Not my kind of burger.

The Next 'Big Thing' - Halved

For The Carnivores - Toasted Bun, Secret Wagyu-Angus Patty, Thick-Cut Bacon, Monterey Jack Cheese, Smoked Umami Mayo, Pickled Onion Jam, Steakhouse Seasoning.

For The Carnivores

My kind of burger. Two slices of juicy thick cut bacon stacked on top of the Burgercraft patty, it feels like a carnivore party with each bite. The smoked umami mayo enhanced the flavour of the patties, while the pickled onion jam adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess to reduce the “jelakness” in this burger. Yummy!!

For The Carnivores - Halved

Smash Burger (Double Patties) - Toasted Bun, Secret Wagyu-Angus Patty, American Cheddar Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise.

Smashed Burger (Double Patties)

LD’s kind of burger! When we bite into this burger for the first time, the memories of McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder just popped up. The combination of ketchup, mustard and cheddar cheese on grilled patties tasted very nostalgic. Of course, the patties from Burgercraft are at a different level altogether. Thick, juicy and packs with delicious natural beef flavour, without the overgenerous seasoning. It is a burger in its purest form and it is just awesome. Two Thumbs Up!!

Smashed Burger (Double Patties) - Halved

Each order of Burgercraft’s burger comes with 2 sides. You can choose from Straight-Cut Fries, Mash Potatoes, Cornbread and Coleslaw. Our favourites are Mash Potatoes and Cornbread.

For The Carnivores with Corn Bread and Mashed Potatoes

Smashed Burger with Coleslaw and Fries

Burgercraft’s burgers are available only via delivery and takeaway. Rest assured, the folks at Burgercraft have mastered the delivery method. Except for Smash Burger, the burger bun and patty are packed separately. When you want to eat your burger, you can take out the patty from the aluminium foil wrap and place it between the buns. For all the burgers that we received, the patties are still warm and the doneness between medium-rare to medium point.

The Patty & The Bun - Separately Packed

Overall, it was a real treat chowing down the 4 different types of burgers from Burgercraft. Each has its characteristics and is delicious as well. My pick is For The Carnivore and the Smash Burger. If you are a burger lover, you must check out Burgercraft. Cheers!!

Thank you very much Protegie Consultancy and Burgercraft Team for the yummy burgers.

Food & Drink: 8/10

Value: 7.5/10

Service: N/A (Media Drop)

Ambiance: N/A (Media Drop)

Budget per Person: $11 - $25; $26 - $50

Burgercraft

805 Bukit Timah Road

#01-04, 6th Avenue Centre

Singapore 279883

T: +65 8812 4455

W: https://www.burgercraft.sg/

F: https://www.facebook.com/burgercraft.sg

IG: @Burgercraft.sg

OH:

Tue – Sun: 11.30 – 14.30; 17.00 – 21.00

Closed On Monday

Available via Delivery & Takeaway Only

COCA – Thai Steamboat at Home [MEDIA DROP]

COCA - Hotpot Set A

COCA Restaurant is a well-known Thai hot pot restaurant in Thailand, Singapore and abroad. My first experience with COCA Restaurant in Singapore is at the Ngee Ann City outlet, followed by the branch at Suntec. COCA Restaurant hot pot is known for its fusion between Thai and Cantonese Style of Steamboat and it has stood the test of time against the new wave of steamboat restaurants.

COCA Hotpot
Image Credit COCA

Now, you can bring home COCA flavours with COCA home delivery. LD and I get to try their Hotpot Set A ($82, serves 3 to 4 pax +). This set includes the following:

-Complimentary Mala Fried Rice

-Complimentary Mala Fish Skin

-2 soup bases (we got Signature Hua Diao Phoenix Pot and Tantalizing Tom Yum)

-Prawns, Thinly Sliced Pork Collar, Chicken Fillet

-Chicken Meat Paste, Shrimp Wanton, Fishball with Roe

-Chinese Cabbage, Local Lettuce, Emperor Shiitake

-Signature Green Noodle

-COCA Thai Suki Sauce

The delivery comes in 2 bags. One for the cooked food, soup base and room temperature ingredients, while the other for cold and chilled items. The soup and suki sauces get additional shrink wrap to prevent spillage. A good first impression.

The Packing

The soup base: Signature Hua Diao Phoenix Pot and Tantalizing Tom Yum. I personally like the Hua Diao Phoenix Pot. The milky colour soup is robust, sweet and flavourful. It is suitable to cook any ingredients in it. The tom yum soup base is aromatic, spicy but on the sweet side. For those who like more sourish type, you might need to add some lime and chilli, to kick it up a notch.

Signature Hua Diao Phoenix Pot and Tantalizing Tom Yum

For the meat, sliced pork collar, chicken fillet and prawns. The pork collar is juicy and succulent, but don’t expect those Iberico melt in your mouth type. The chicken meat is tender and absorbs both types of broth nicely. Meanwhile, the prawns are fresh and crunchy. It is also partly de-shell, so you can enjoy it without getting your hands dirty.

Sliced pork collar, Chicken fillet and Prawns

Sliced pork collar

Sliced pork collar - Cooked

Prawn

Chicken Meat Paste, Shrimp Wanton, Fishball with Roe. Surprisingly, the chicken meat paste is juicy and succulent. This reminds me of the handmade chicken meatballs that I ate in one of the famous Japanese restaurants in Singapore. The shrimp wanton is crunchy, as good as that popular Thai frozen wanton brand. The fishball with roe is crunchy, bouncy followed by bursting ikura flavour.

Chicken Meat Paste, Shrimp Wanton, Fishball with Roe

Chicken Meat Paste

The complimentary Mala Fish Skin is crispy, it remains crispy even after a few hours. It packs the mala punch, those mala lovers won’t be disappointed. The same can be said with the complimentary Mala Fried Rice.

Mala Fish Skin & Mala Fried Rice

Mala Fish Skin

The portion of the vegetables are generous. The green noodles are a must-have for a Thai style hotpot. LD & I will usually order a few plates of this when we are having hot pot in Thailand. The COCA version here is just awesome. This green colour noodle is tasty and al-dente. It is crunchy and bodes well with both soup base. Another way to eat this noodle is to toss it with the signature COCA Thai suki sauce.

Chinese Cabbage, Emperor Shiitake & Local Lettuce

Signature Green Noodle

Overall, it was a pleasure having a Thai steamboat at home. While we miss travelling to Thailand, at least this steamboat can satisfy our longing for the steamboat there. For Hotpot Set A, the portion is good for 4 small eaters. However, if you are a big eater, I suggest you order more ingredients. The generous soup portions are more than enough for the add-ons. Cheers!!

Thank you very much Jennifer Yeo Consultancy and COCA Team for arranging the delivery.

Food & Drink: 7.25/10

Value: 7.5/10

Service: N/A (Media Drop)

Budget per Person: $11 - $25

COCA

5 Stadium Walk

#02-01 Leisure Park Kallang

Singapore 397693

T: +65 6241 3833

W: https://coca.com.sg/

F: https://www.facebook.com/CocaRestaurants

IG: @Cocasingapore

OH: Daily 11.00 – 20.00

Online Ordering: https://ordercoca.oddle.me/en_SG/

Pizza Delivery – Handcrafted Wildfire Pizza [MEDIA DROP]

Margherita Pizza

Pizza Delivery Singapore is an upscale fast-casual pizza delivery service serving authentic Italian pizza and pasta. The secrets behind their Authentic Italian tastes are Signature secret sauce simmered for 8 hours; Stone oven-fired pizzas; Air-flown ingredients from Italy and 72-hours fermented dough. 

Pizza Delivery Singapore Website
Image Credit: Owari Photography

With 6 kitchens Island-wide: Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah, Jurong, Serangoon, Ubi and Woodlands, Pizza Delivery Singapore promise to deliver straight from the oven and reach your table within 1 hour. 

For this Media Drop, I choose from their Hearty Fiesta Bundle Promotion Page. I strongly recommend you have a look at their promotion page before placing your order, so you can get the best deal. Hearty Fiesta Bundle is recommended for 4 to 5 pax ($63.20), consist of: 

- 2 x 12” Large Pizza of Choice (U.P. $35 for 12” Large Pizza) 

- 1 x Mozzarella Cheese Stick (6 pcs, U.P. $14.30) 

- 1 x Crispy Chicken Wings (6 pcs, U.P.$13.90) Replace with Crispy Chicken Nuggets (6 pcs, U.P.$5.90) 

With this bundle, you can get total savings up to $27 compared to individual order. 

Hearty Fiesta Bundle Order

During the ordering process, you can order well in advance and the designated delivery time. I choose my order for the next day and between 18.15 to 19.15. My order arrived at 19.00, the next day, within my designated delivery time. 

Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza. One of the simplest versions of pizza, yet it is one of the pizzas that showcases the quality of the ingredients. The pizza here has a thin crust, crispy and almost without any chewy texture from the dough. The tomato sauce is sweet and tangy at the same time, while the half-cut cherry tomatoes deliver the burst in the tomato juice. The mozzarella cheese tastes good, but it won’t give you those pulled cheese effect in your photograph. The only thing lacking here is the taste to the basil. I think they should revert to using a whole basil leaves in each slice of margherita instead of the chopped version. 

Margherita Pizza Slice

La Amatriciana Pizza is made for bacon lovers and like their pizza spicy. A combination of savoury, sweet and spicy at the same time. For those who like their pizza very spicy, you might need to add more chilli flakes to it. 

La Amatriciana Pizza

Mozzarella cheese stick is very appetising. Crispy externally and filled with chewy mozzarella cheese, combine with tangy marinara sauce that will open up your appetite. Meanwhile, the crispy chicken nuggets are tender, succulent though the exterior is not as crispy as we would like. 

Mozzarella Stick and Chicken Nuggets

Mozzarella Stick with Marinara Sauce

We also try out their pasta Carbonara Spaghetti ($15.90) & Spaghetti Bolognese (Beef, $13.90). There are two types of pasta you can choose from spaghetti and linguine. For the carbonara, we choose the linguine as it can hold the cream sauce better. The linguine is al-dente, while the combination of bacon-infused cream sauce with parmesan cheese is just irresistible. 

Linguine Carbonara

Linguine Carbonara

For the Bolognese sauce, I went for the classic spaghetti. The sauce is thick and filled minced beef, however, it was over seasoned this time around as the saltiness level is just off the chart. 

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Overall, Pizza Delivery Singapore provided another good pizza and pasta delivery option, for those who like their thin crust pizza. Do give them a try and keep a lookout for their promotions before you order. Ciao!! Cheers!! 

Thank you Best in Singapore and Pizza Delivery Singapore for the Media Drop. 

Food & Drinks: 6.75/10 

Value: 6.75/10 

Service: N/A (Media Drop) 

Ambiance: N/A (Media Drop) 

Budget per Person: $11 - $25; $26 - $50 

Pizza Delivery Singapore 

Handcrafted Wildfire Pizza 

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