By Ariann Khoo (26S06B), Chen Ying (25A01C), Looi Ee Xin (26S03M) and Teng Yifan (26S06H)
Feeling hungry after school? Want to know which places can get you the best value? From J8 to Nex, we’ve got your lunch plans covered. The ultimate student meal guide ensures that you can enjoy scrumptious meals with your friends without going over budget for the month! Watch our video guide now 🤩
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By Amanda Lim (25A01B), Bixin Qiu (25A01A) and Sophie Chong (25A01A)
If this article seems familiar, that’s because it’s a continuation of a previous Rank it! article where we ranked classic, albeit a little conventional, cup noodles. (If you haven’t read it, you can take a look here!) This time, though, we’re doing things with a twist. So, let’s take it from the top one last time.
Unique cup noodles. The kind that, when we see them on the shelves at FairPrice, we’re all intrigued (and perhaps a little weirded out) by. But we’ve usually turned them away in favour of more familiar flavours, like the Shin Cup Ramen. So for this article, we’ve decided to take a leap of faith: to satisfy our curiosity about these oddball cup noodles—and rank them along the way.
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By Arshia Mahajan (25S06R), Betty Ding (25A01B), Foo Le Xuan Shanice (25S03A) and Isaac Chan (25A01B)
“Uh, can we just have one of each?”
4 writers, 23 donuts, a $69 bill, and a lot of high expectations. What could possibly go wrong?
Humbly located at level 2 of Junction 8 is the home to a whole display of sugar-coated dreams. As the Japanese donut brand Mister Donut’s first permanent store in Singapore, when this outlet first opened in 2023, queues often snaked around the whole level — and who can blame these avid donut-enjoyers? From “Chocolate” to “Strawberry Pon De Ring”, Mister Donut holds the promise to a world of bliss once hidden on the faraway shores of Japan.
But are these donuts really as sweet as they sound, or just another overpriced excuse for fried dough? Follow us as we delve into all 23 flavours Mister Donut, battling food coma, sugar rush, and imminent diabetes to find out which donut comes out on top.
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By Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E), Isaac Tay (25S06L), Sophie Chong (25A01A)
In an era of skyrocketing prices and GST hikes, becoming a victim of inflation feels inevitable. Eating within the constraints of a limited allowance, therefore, becomes increasingly difficult. To avoid sacrificing your social life and insatiable appetite for outrageous prices, we sought to find 7 affordable meals and dining spots for under $7. Star Vista is located at Buona Vista – a few MRT stops away from Marymount, making it a popular hang-out spot after school and a good alternative from the usual Junction 8. After scouring through endless menus and deals, we settled on the food options below:
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By Bixin Qiu (25A01A) and Sophie Chong (25A01A)
If you’re a frequenter of RI Chill (on either side of the campus), you might find the snacks in this ranking familiar — that’s if you’re not already addicted to them. Originating from China, these snacks consist of various bite-sized ingredients, ranging from fish to konjac, marinated in a flavourful, and usually spicy, sauce. The result is a snack both bursting with flavour and unique in texture.
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