[Food] Explore Bali Lane - UFO Burger at KOWBOY and Sweet Treats at Cafe Margaret

Exploring new places for the latest food trend is what I love to do, even if it means a little travelling. Explored Bali Lane during my lunch break to check out the latest craze in Singapore - the UFO Burger by KOWBOY. The friendly boss who opened KOWBOY also owns the halal yakiniku restaurant Waku Waku just down the road and is currently applying for halal certification for KOWBOY.

I stood outside the shopfront for a few minutes just to see the clouds moving in the sky, the shop title changing (the boss has added chewyjas inside), and the eyes spinning round and round. 

The menu here is simple, focusing on just two items, UFO burgers and milkshakes. 

There are other drink options in the fridge too. I got this drink pouch which comes printed with their tagline, 'Come Hungry Leave Happy'.

Expressing my congratulations in writing on their wall.

Here's a short video of the making of the UFO Burger. A machine that functions like a waffle maker was used. Instead of the waffle grid, there was a hollow dome in place.  

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We ordered the UFO Cosmic Truffle, UFO Supernova Mentaiko, Strawberry Celestia and Honeydew Hyperspace. The burger comes in this ziplock bag regardless of whether you're eating in or taking away. We ate at one of the standing tables outside. There are no indoor tables, but the kind boss did ask if we wanted to sit at his other restaurant. 

A common sight in Korea, unlike the usual classic burger, KOWBOY's UFO burgers uses pita bun and encase the usual burger ingredients inside in a UFO-like shape. This design locks in the ingredients and sauces inside, thus making it a fuss-free and mess-free way of eating burgers. 

A short video of me eating the UFO Burger and how it looks like inside. 

FEBRUARY PROMOTION

From 12-14 Feb 2025, grab any 2 drinks (1 of it must be a milkshake) and score yourself a KOWBOY UFO Cup holder. 

On 25th Feb 2025, the first 100 KIMCHI UFO Burger (new flavour) will cost only $2.50 ** (Max 2 burgers per person, with minimum spend of $10).

Thank you KOWBOY for this stylish cup holder sleeve. 

If you are looking to try this mess free UFO-burger, check it out at

KOWBOY Singapore
25 Bali Lane
Singapore 189861

*Closed on Monday*

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After our meal, my friend suggested having some sweet treats before we headed back to work. She recommended Cafe Margaret, which coincidentally, serves popular cube cakes inspired from Korea as well. This cafe has a policy requiring every visitor to order at least one drink. Even though my friend had ordered a drink, they still expected me to order another one as well. All the cakes were nicely displayed, and we simply grabbed a tray, picked what we wanted and proceeded to the second floor to sit down. We found a nice table by the window.  

 We enjoyed their signature Biscoff CubePie (Cube Croissant), a laminated pastry with 72 flaky layers and filled with sweet cream inside. One CubePie is good for sharing. Thank you W for the treat! 

Cafe Margaret

32 Bali Lane
Singapore 189868

*Opens Daily*

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[Food] Dinner at Sakon Thai @ Tiong Bahru Plaza

 Sakon Thai is a halal-certified Thai restaurant serving authentic Thai food. The restaurant offers a wide range of Thai favourites and even some Western delights in a bright and comfortable setting, making it a family friendly place for a meal. My family and I had dinner at the Tiong Bahru Plaza outlet, which is the outlet located nearest to us.

We managed to secure a cozy corner seat, surrounded by vibrant artwork of Thailand adorning the wall behind us, providing a really cool backdrop. 

To start, we ordered the Cheesy French Fries ($4.80) as an Appetizer, the fries were crispy and cheesy. Interestingly, the menu dedicates two pages to Western food options, including pasta, meat dishes and grilled items.  

My hubby had the Fried Beef Kway Teow ($9.50) with the stir-fried noodles cooked to perfection and tender beef. It was a flavourful and satisfying dish. 

I had the Prawn Vermicelli ($13.90), my all time favourite dish. The prawns were big and succulent with mushrooms added. I love it. 

My girl had the Thai Style Salted Egg Fried Rice ($9.50) which we specifically requested to be made  non-spicy. It was delicious and the salted egg flavour was not too overpowering.  

We also tried the Thai Prawn Omelette ($8.50) which smelled amazing the moment it was served in. The egg was fluffy and savoury.

We end off our meal with a classic Thai dessert, the Mango Glutinous Rice with Coconut Milk ($$7.50). The mango was sweet and yummy. Overall, a satisfying meal. 

Sakon Thai Village

Tiong Bahru Plaza

#02-135

Singapore 168732

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[Personal] MARIGOLD Squash Campaign + Dinner at JDB Jackpot

Discover the Joy of Squash with MARIGOLD

To keep my girl active during the June school holiday, I signed her up for the MARIGOLD Squash Campaign for a 1-hour free try-out session for kids aged 6 to 14 years old. Held at the Kallang Squash Centre, squash rackets are provided for the try out and I think my girl looks super cool with the protective glasses.

This event is organized by Singapore Squash and supported by MARIGOLD. During the one hour, the kids not only learn about the basics of squash, but also get the chance to mingle with other kids and try the sport out for themselves. It’s a great way to encourage teamwork, improve hand-eye coordination, and boost confidence, all while having a blast on the squash court!

For those who are keen to continue this squash journey, additional training sessions at a subsidized rate are also available for sign-up after the free trials. Even though my girl enjoyed it, the locations for the training sessions are all in the far east. Considering the distance we had to travel, we decided to give it a miss for now.

All participants not only received a complimentary MARIGOLD goodie bag during registration but also enjoyed free-flow MARIGOLD drinks and jellies at the on-site fridge that was set up. 

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Hotpot Dinner at JDB Jackpot 

Met up with hubby for a charcoal steamboat buffet dinner at JDB Jackpot. For 90 minutes, we also get to enjoy free flow drinks (calamansi, lemon tea or water chestnut) and ice-cream. 

The main highlight for the dinner buffet has got to be this live prawning where we get to eat fresh prawns caught straight from the tank. The uncles at the other table even gave my hubby some tips on how to handle the live prawns. 

It was an enjoyable meal for us.

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