100 snacks under $10

Jan 4, 2009

Best bites

Who says you can’t eat well under $10? LifeStyle gives you 100 tasty snacks to tickle your tastebuds

1 SPANISH OMELETTE

Price: $6.90

Where: Flavors & Aromas, 01-02 Craig Place, tel: 6222-7877, open: Mondays to Fridays, 7am to 6pm; Saturdays, 8am to 3pm; closed Sundays and public holidays

Why: This is a breakfast for champions. A substantial onion, tomato and mushroom omelette is served with a grilled pork sausage and a small salad on the side.

2 FRIED ZUCCHINI

Price: $3.70

Where: Carl’s Jr outlets at Marina Square, Suntec City, Plaza Singapura, Vivo City, Far East Plaza and Big Splash

Why: Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside – this is one fun way to eat veggies.

3 ORIGINAL HOT DOG WITH MUSTARD AND SAUERKRAUT

Price: $5.50

Where: Bratwurst Shop, B3-39 Plaza Singapura, tel: 6884-4093, open: 8.30am to 10pm daily

Why: The Italian pork sausage snaps back smartly when you bite into it, the sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) cuts through the richness and best of all, the hotdog bun isn’t sweet.

4 CHILLI CRAB SANDWICH

Price: $9.95 with GST and service charge

Where: The Canteen, 01-01B Shaw Centre, tel: 6738-2276, open: Sundays to Thursdays, 11.30am to 11pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 11.30am to 1am

Why: Why bother shelling crabs? This open-face sandwich offers the best parts of a chilli crab dish – lots of crabmeat, spicy sauce and bread. Coriander and kaffir lime leaves add a fresh burst of flavour.

5 CHICKEN BRIYANI

Price: $3.50

Where: 6th Avenue Briyani Specialist, 12 Sixth Avenue, tel: 8152-4561, open: 6am to 10pm daily

Why: What a great idea – crispy fried chicken on fluffy briyani rice, with a slightly tart fish curry on the side.

6 BRAZILIAN CHEESE BUNS WITH SOYBEAN FLOUR

Price: $1.10

Where: Provence Bakery & Cafe, 17A Lorong Liput, tel: 6467-6966, open: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30am to 8.30pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 8.30am to 8.30pm

Why: These chewy buns are like a Brazilian version of ham cheen pang – very addictive.

7 CROISSANT

Price: $2

Where: Twelve+One, 6 Rochester Park, tel: 6872-9366 , open: 9am to 8pm daily

Why: It’s big, light and crispy. Good on its own or slathered with butter and jam.

8 MAGGI GORENG AYAM

Price: $6

Where: Al-Jilani Restaurant, 127 Bencoolen Street, open 24 hours

Why: This is perfect supper food – instant noodles jazzed up with chunks of fried chicken and strips of cabbage in a spicy mee goreng sauce.

9 CRISPY CHICKEN

Price: $9.80

Where: Miss Clarity Cafe, 205 Upper Thomson Road, tel: 6256-2008, open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 11am to 11pm, closed on Mondays

Why: The crust on this breaded chicken cutlet is crispy. Roast potatoes, vegetables and a black pepper sauce round off a good meal.

10 KING PRAWN DUMPLINGS

Price: $3.50 for three

Where: Victor’s Kitchen, 01-49 Sunshine Plaza, tel: 9838-2851, open: 10.30am to 8pm daily

Why: The skin looks suspiciously thick but turns out to be soft and yielding. The plump prawns and chives inside make this a delicious treat.

11 OTAK

Price: $1.10 for large and $0.50 for small

Where: Lee Wee & Brothers, six outlets including Tangs Market, Tangs Orchard B1, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 10.30am to 9pm; Sundays, 11am to 8pm

Why: There are always customers buzzing around the stall in Tangs Market. These spicy fish parcels are fantastic in a DIY sandwich.

12 CHEESE STOCK

Price: $2

Where: Amande, Tangs Market, Tangs Orchard B1, open: 11am to 9.30pm daily

Why: A cross between a quiche and a cheesecake, this half-savoury, half-sweet treat is a layered delight. A brioche base is topped with crunchy almond cake and creamy cheese and then baked.

13 FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Price: $7.50 for six pieces

Where: Ikea Restaurant, two outlets including 317 Alexandra Road Level 2, tel: 6786-6868, open: 9.30am to 10pm daily

Why: These wings are big, juicy and not greasy. Just the thing to fuel a marathon shopping trip.

14 MUSHROOM AND CHEESE CREPE

Price: $4.20

Where: Saybons, B2-32 Plaza Singapura, tel: 6884-9018, open: 11am to 10pm daily

Why: Easy to eat on the run, this crepe is filled with yummy sauteed mushrooms and melted cheddar cheese. It is crispy at the edges and soft inside. Addictive.

15 ROJAK

Price: $2.50 to $5

Where: Mun Theng Fang Rojak, Block 90 Whampoa Drive 01-87, open: 1 to 10.30pm daily

Why: The salad has bite – the sauce is not too sweet and has a nice, spicy kick. A sprinkle of lime zest perks it up and the crispy, freshly grilled youtiao is irresistible.

16 HOKKIEN MEE

Price: $3

Where: Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, 01-59 Block 90 Whampoa Drive, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 10.30 to 1am, closed on Sundays

Why: Not the most famous stall in Singapore but the Hokkien Mee here is flavourful and the sambal is punchy.

17 PENANG ROTI BABI

Price: $5

Where: Rose Apple Deli, 85 East Coast Road, tel: 6348-6335 open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 11.30am to 9.30pm (closed on Mondays)

Why: This old-style treat is hard to find in Singapore. You cannot go wrong with local-style French toast stuffed with pork and vegetables and served with a zingy Worcestershire dip on the side.

18 CHICKEN HOT POT

Price: $9.80

Where: Chicken Hot Pot at 8 Shenton Way B1-21, tel: 6220-8048, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 9pm, closed on Sundays

Why: Here is a two-in-one treat. First, savour succulent pieces of chicken in a spicy sauce with hot rice. Then, pour hot chicken stock into the claypot and enjoy Part Two: chicken in delicious soup.

19 SUIJIAO GUOTIAO

Price: $2 from Guan Zhou Noodles and Porridge at Hook Hua Eating House, 01-1688 Block 111 Jalan Bukit Merah, open: 6am to 2.30pm daily

Why: What an excellent deal. You get four plump prawn dumplings for $2, and the rice noodles are dressed in a piquant sauce.

20 RICE BALLS

Price: $3.90 for a customised one and $4.50 for a premium one

Where: QQ Rice, three outlets including 01-06 Novena Square 2, tel: 6397-6763, open: 7.30am to 10pm daily

Why: The fun is in choosing what goes inside these substantial rice balls. Spicy, sweet, crunchy, soft – the options are endless.

21 DANDAN NOODLES (HALAL)

Price: $4.50

Where: Home Town Lamian, Ah Mei Cafe, 01-02 IOI Plaza, tel: 6336-9591, open: 7am to 10pm daily

Why: There is texture in every bite. A bowl comes with a generous portion of minced chicken in a light sauce that packs a spicy bite, shreds of cucumber and a good-sized heap of coriander atop freshly made la mian noodles.

22 DEEP-FRIED GOLDEN MUSHROOMS

Price: $10

Where: 2nd Mini Steamboat Delight, 01-04 Novena Garden, tel: 6255-0600, open: 11.30am to 3pm and 6 to 10pm daily

Why: Start and you cannot stop. The weapons-grade crunchy batter covering skinny enoki mushrooms is moreish and perfect with beer.

23 NASI GORENG IKAN BILIS MERAH

Price: $4.50 from Spize The Makan Place, 409 River Valley Road, tel: 6734-9194, open: 6pm to 6am daily

Why: After a night of clubbing, tuck into this substantial plate of fried rice. It is a little spicy and very crunchy from the fried anchovies on top.

24 NISSIN MILK SEAFOOD NOODLES

Price: $3.40

Where: Meidi-Ya Supermarket, B1-50 Liang Court Shopping Centre, tel: 6339-1111, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: When normal cup noodles just won’t do, splurge on these chi-chi noodles. Just pour in hot water and the contents magically become a seafood chowder-like soup with springy noodles.

25 MINI-ME BOTAK BURGER

Price: $4, or $5.50 with fries and coleslaw

Where: Botak Jones, 11 outlets including 970A Toa Payoh North, tel: 6258-6225, open: 11.30am to 10pm daily

Why: Don’t upsize, downsize. This mini version of a Botak Burger is as juicy as its big brother.

26 MUTTON SOUP

Price: $3.50

Where: Bahrakath Mutton Soup King, 10 Adam Road Food Centre, open: 1pm to 3am daily

Why: This thick soup is fragrant with spices. Every mouthful is an explosion of flavour. Order extra bread to dunk in the soup. It’s a surefire hangover cure.

27 BUTTER PRATA

Price: $1.20+

Where: Mr Prata, 26 Evans Road, tel: 6235-6993, open 24 hours

Why: Who needs curry when you have a yummy plain prata oozing with buttery goodness?

28 CURRY PUFF

Price: $1.20

Where: Old Chang Kee, 70 outlets including 01-K1 Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, open: 9am to 10pm daily

Why: An oldie but goodie. After all these years, nothing beats biting into a fat curry puff hot from the fryer.

29 MUSHROOM CHICKEN TOA PIE KIA

Price: $1.50 (offer ends next month),usual price $3.20

Where: The Pie Kia Shop, six outlets including 01-55 Tiong Bahru Plaza, open: 8.30am to 10pm daily

Why: This offshoot of Old Chang Kee with a clever name serves up delicious pies. Try the chicken and mushroom version, with generous filling.

30 PARMESAN CHICKEN WINGS

Price: $9.95 for eight

Where: Wild Oats Bar on the Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, tel: 6336-5413, open: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 6pm to midnight; Fridays, 6pm to 1am; and Saturdays, 6pm to 2am

Why: Dunk these crispy, parmesan-dusted wings in the gorgonzola sauce and you’ve got haute buffalo wings.

31 SPICY CHICKEN KEBAB

Price: $9

Where: Shiraz Mazzeh, 01-09 Block D Clarke Quay, tel: 6334-2282, open: noon to 3am daily

Why: If you love spicy hot food, you’ll love this. Tender pieces of chicken, shaved off big rotating logs of meat, are packed into a flatbread and filled with pickled chillies, hot sauce and crunchy veggies.

32 FRENCH TOAST

Price: $4.50 with a drink

Where: Cafe de Hong Kong, 586 Balestier Road 01-01 Eastpac Building, tel: 6255-3865, open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 11.30am to 3pm, 5.30pm to midnight, closed on Mondays

Why: It sounds heart- cloggingly rich – a thick peanut butter sandwich dipped in egg and fried. But the result is crisp and light, definitely not oil-logged.

33 MEE SIAM

Price: $3.50

Where: Toast Box, 18 outlets including 01-67 Parco Bugis Junction, tel: 6333-4464, open: 8am to 11pm daily

Why: When you want something hot, sour, salty and sweet, Toast Box’s mee siam will hit all the right notes.

34 SPICY BACON FLOSSS

Price: $1.20

Where: Bread Talk, 23 outlets including B1-42 CityLink Mall, tel: 6238-7444, open: 7.30am to 10.30pm daily

Why: Pig out on this. This bun gets extra oomph from spicy fire floss and bacon on top.

35 XXL CRISPY CHICKEN

Price: $3.50

Where: Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks, 11 outlets including 01-16D Far East Plaza, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Nothing beats the original in Taipei’s famous street food market, but at least you don?t have to get on a plane to enjoy this big, crispy chicken cutlet.

36 FRIED CHICKEN

Price: $9.80 for the three-piece set

Where: Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, three outlets including 01-13 Singapore Flyer, open: 9am to 11pm daily

Why: A crackly and spicy crust encases moist chicken. Love the fluffy biscuits too.

37 CABBAGE AND WAGYU BEEF MINCE KATSU BALLS

Price: $1.98 for one and $7 for four

Where: Tampopo Deli, B1-16 Liang Court, tel: 6338-7386, open: 10am to 9pm daily

Why: Who says you cannot indulge in luxe on a budget? Deep-fried to crunchy golden perfection on the outside, these fragrant, juicy Wagyu beef balls make for a decadent snack or guilt-free light lunch, complete with a side salad of shredded cabbage and cherry tomato.

38 POPIAH

Price: $3 per roll

Where: Granny’s Secret, Level 2 OG Albert Complex, tel: 6336-7785, open: 11am to 9.30pm daily

Why: These fat spring rolls bursting with sweet jicama strips are a cut above food-court popiah. The garlic packs a punch too.

39 HOT DOG WITH SATAY SAUCE WRAPPED IN PRATA

Price: $3

Where: GioGio and GoGo Franks, 10 outlets including B1-35 Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6337-9188, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Need to eat on the go? Grab this East-meets-West snack – a sausage wrapped in crispy prata and filled with spicy satay sauce.

40 BEEF AND GUINNESS PIE

Price: $8

Where: Shamus O’Donnell’s Irish Pub, 54 Tras Street, tel: 6225-1090, open: Mondays to Thursdays, 4.30pm to midnight, Fridays, noon to 2am; Saturdays, 5pm to 2am, closed on Sundays and public holidays

Why: Thick chunks of beef in a meaty sauce are encased in buttery short crust pastry – a very satisfying snack indeed.

41 CLAYPOT LAKSA

Price: $6.90

Where: Pasir Ris Laksa at Food Republic, 03-01 VivoCity, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: This old-style laksa has a slightly sweet gravy to offset the spiciness.

42 FRENCH FRIES

Price: $1.80 for a small packet and $2.40 for a large one

Where: Mos Burger, 21 outlets including B2-32 Ngee Ann City, tel: 6737-9906, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Skinny is out, fat is in. We’re talking about fries. Mos Burger’s fat fries always hit the spot.

43 ROTI MARIAM

Price: $2

Where: Islamic Restaurant, 745 North Bridge Road, tel: 6298-7563, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Made from a recipe from 1922, Roti Mariam is a cross between a prata, puff pastry and a croissant. The crispy disc is delicious on its own, but it soaks up curry like a sponge. Seriously good.

44 TEA EGG

Price: $3.50

Where: Tea Bone Zen Mind, 38A Seah Street, tel: 6334-4212, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 7pm, closed on Sundays and public holidays

Why: Sink your teeth into this subtly perfumed egg to get at the pot of gold within. The orb of yolk, with the consistency of a soft wine gum, is the piece de resistance that will leave you weak in the knees.

45 CENTURY EGG DUMPLINGS

Price: $1.60 for two

Where: Man Ji Handmade Bao and Dim Sum, Block 233 Yishun Street 21, 01-472, open: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays till Saturdays, 6am to 11pm; Wednesdays and Sundays, 4 to 6pm

Why: This heartland dimsum place has unusual items such as seaweed dumplings. But the winner is its century egg dumplings, which pair the pungent egg with minced meat.

46 LAKSA

Price: $2.80++

Where: Terrace Cafe at Quality Hotel Singapore, 201 Balestier Road, tel: 6359-6856, open: 6pm to midnight daily

Why: Singaporeans know a good laksa when they taste one. Which is why there are queues for this one. It is mildly spicy and the coconut gravy is smooth and fragrant with laksa leaves.

47 WHITE CARROT CAKE

Price: $4 to $6

Where: Heng Carrot Cake, No 28 Newton Food Centre open: Mondays and Wednesdays to Sundays, 6pm to 1.30am, closed on Tuesdays

Why: This carrot cake has lots of wok hei. More importantly, it isn?t too oily and contains a little treat – prawns.

48 Jia Xiang Mee

Price: $9.50 with GST

Where: Jia Xiang Kuching Restaurant, six outlets including B2-38 VivoCity, tel: 6272-0000, open: 10.30am to 10.30pm daily

Why: The springy noodles imported from Sarawak make this dish a winner. It doesn’t hurt that you also get thick slices of char siew, prawns and slices of chewy clam too.

49 ARNOTT’S CHEDS CHEESE CRACKERS

Price: $3.97 for a 250g pack

Where: Selected NTUC FairPrice stores including FairPrice Xtra, B2-26 Ang Mo Kio Hub, tel: 6453-2521, open: 7am to 10pm daily

Why: Because sometimes we get hungry and cannot go out for a bite. These crispy, cheesy crackers will keep hunger pangs at bay.

50 SHEPHERD’S PIE

Price: $3.90

Where: The Shepherd’s Pie, 348 Bedok Road, 02-01 Bedok Market Place, tel: 6789-0707, open: 11am to 9pm daily

Why: The original chicken has chunks of meat and vegetables in a tangy tomato sauce. This yummy pie is then topped with smooth mashed potatoes that get crisp on top in the oven.

51 THAI MANGO SALAD

Price: $5

Where: Thai Ruk Cuisine, 01-11A 183 Upper Thomson Road (Longhouse),tel: 96687755, open: noon to 11pm daily

Why: Lots of cashews, dried shrimps and tangy shreds of green mango in a slightly spicy dressing make this salad very appetising.

52 KWAY TEOW SI CHAP (BLACK BEAN SAUCE) WITH BEEF

Price: $6.50

Where: Mackenzie Rex Restaurant, 66 Prinsep Street 01-01, tel: 6336-1702, open: 11.30am to 10pm daily

Why: This meets the Goldilocks criteria – The tasty sauce, dotted with bits of black bean, is not too gooey and not too watery. The generous slices of tender beef are not too chewy. Superb comfort food.

53 OXTAIL SOUP

Price: $6.50

Where: Sari Indo, 215R Upper Thomson Road, tel: 6554-4756, open: 10am to 10pm daily, closed alternate Wednesdays

Why: It’s a little salty, so have this mildly spicy soup with rice. The tender meat and chunky veggies turn it into a complete meal.

54 PURPLE YAM AND LECHE FLAN

Price: $2 each

Where: Kabayan Philippino Restaurant, 03-25 Lucky Plaza, tel: 6738-0921, open: 9am to 9pm daily

Why: These Filipino desserts are too good to be kept secret. The sweet mashed yam is like a less rich version of Teochew orh nee while the leche flan has a lovely, velvety texture.

55 ORANGE CIABATTA TOAST

Price: $2.60 per piece

Where: Good Morning Nanyang Cafe, 03-01 Chinatown Point, tel: 8133-1882, open: Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 5pm; Saturdays and public holidays, 10.30am to 5pm, closed on Sundays

Why: Brighten up your day with crisp ciabatta studded with orange peel. Kaya toast has never tasted this good.

56 BROWNIES

Price: $2.70 to $3.30 each

Where: P.Osh, B1-40 Dhoby Xchange, tel: 9007-0014, open: Noon to 9pm daily

Why: Dense, moist and chocolatey, these brownies will satisfy a chocolate craving very well.

57 SEA SALT CARAMEL MACARONS

Price: $2.45 each

Where: Canele Patisserie Chocolaterie, four outlets including 01-01A Shaw Centre, tel: 6738-9020, open: Sundays to Wednesdays, 11am to 11pm; Thursdays to Saturdays, 11 to 1am

Why: It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit salty and altogether light as air. You won’t stop at one.

58 SUGAR ROLL

Price: $0.70 per slice

Where: Dino Cake House & Cafe, 257 Upper Thomson Road, tel: 6552-5088, open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 9am to 9pm, closed on Mondays

Why: This soft, springy cake has a lovely texture. Perfect with a cup of tea.

59 CLOUD 9 ICE CREAM

Price: $3.50 per scoop

Where: Selected Cedele outlets, including 03-14 Wheelock Place, tel: 6732-8520, open: Sundays to Thursdays and public holidays, 10am to 10pm; Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public holidays, 10am to 11pm

Why: The sea salt caramel version of Cedele’s ice cream will make angels sing.

60 PULUT HITAM ICE CREAM

Price: $2.80 per scoop

Where: Island Creamery, 01-03 Serene Centre, tel: 6468-8859, open: 11am to 10pm daily

Why: Chewy rice in smooth, silky ice cream – this frozen version of the traditional dessert hits the sweet spot.

61 MING CHIANG KUEH

Price: $1 per piece

Where: Jollibean, 36 outlets including 01-K4 Funan DigitaLife Mall, tel: 6337-4202, open: 8am to 9pm daily

Why: Its peanut paste filling beats the powdery ones that most other stalls use.

62 WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP CORNFLAKE SCONE

Price: $3.50

Where: Da Paolo Gastronomia, four outlets including B1-03 Great World City, tel: 6333-6351, open: 9am to 10pm daily

Why: This huge scone is big enough for two. The crisp cornflake pieces add a pleasing crunch.

63 BEANCURD TARTS

Price: $8 for a box of eight original (minimum order) and $9 for a box of eight assorted flavours including grass jelly, longan, gingko nut and white fungus

Where: Le Cafe Confectionery & Pastry, 264 Middle Road, tel: 6337-2417, open: Mondays to Fridays, 10.30am to 8.30pm; Saturdays, 10.30am to 7.30pm; Sundays and public holidays, 10.30am to 4pm

Why: Don’t want something too rich? Try these tarts with smooth, silky beancurd filling and traditional Chinese flavours.

64 KAHLUA SOUFFLE

Price: $10

Where: The Black Sheep Cafe, 35 Mayo Street, tel: 9272-1842, open: Mondays to Fridays, 11.30am to 2pm and 6.30 to 10pm; open only for dinner on Saturdays and lunch on Sundays

Why: Made to order only, this puffy souffle is perfect: airy and light, with crunchy sugar crystals in almost every bite.

65 CHIFFON CAKES

Price: $1.50 per piece

Where: Little Jerry’s Cookies, B1-04 West Mall and B2-37 Ang Mo Kio Hub, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: With its myriad flavours and velvety texture, it’s no wonder these chiffon cakes sell out quickly.

66 TOFU CHEESECAKE

Price: $5.50

Where: Sun With Moon Japanese Dining & Cafe, 03-15 Wheelock Place, tel: 6733-6636, open: Mondays to Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays, 11.30am to 11pm; Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public holidays, 11.30am to midnight

Why: No need to skip dessert when you can order something as light and healthy as this tofu cheesecake.

67 DURIAN PANCAKES

Price: $1.50 per piece

Where: Four Seasons Durians, three outlets including B1-29 Tiong Bahru Plaza, tel: 6376-8368, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Long queues form for these made-on-the-spot pancakes that are light, thin and filled with yummy, pungent D24 durian pulp.

68 MONT BLANC

Price: $5.30

Where: Patisserie Glace, 01-10 Chinatown Plaza, tel: 6400-0247, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 6.30pm, closed on Sundays

Why: This light-as-air cake topped with chestnut puree is the bakery?s best item. It even has a whole chestnut in the centre.

69 SWISS ROLLS

Price: $5.50 to $6.50 per roll

Where: Rich and Good Cake Shop, 24 Kandahar Street, tel: 6294-3324, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 8am to 5pm; closed on Sundays and public holidays

Why: The durian and kaya versions are simply delightful. The shop doesn’t stint on the filling.

70 CARROT CAKE

Price: $5++ per slice

Where: Seasons Reasons, B1-72 Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6100-0122, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 11.30am to 10pm; and Sundays 11.30am to 9.30pm

Why: This three-layer wonder is a real treat: fluffy cake, crunchy nuts and a sweet-salty frosting.

71 SOUFFLE BALLS WITH RED BEAN PASTE AND BANANA

Price: $4.50 for three pieces

Where: Crystal Jade, Great World City 02-43, tel: 6738-5595 Open: 11am to 10pm

Why: Red bean paste and sweet, ripe banana encased in a cloud of puffy egg white is a feat in engineering. Delicious.

72 HAND-MADE LOLLIPOPS

Price: $4 for standard heart-shaped and $3.50 per 100g for other shapes

Where: Sticky, B1-54 The Central, tel: 6238-5178, open: 11am to 10pm daily

Why: Need a sugar high? Get one of these psychedelic lollipops and enjoy hours bouncing off the walls.

73 CHOCOLATE DELICE

Price: $7++

Where: Coffee Club, 22 outlets including 03-30 Raffles City Shopping Centre, tel: 6336-8208, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: This chocolate mousse cake looks tiny but packs a big chocolate punch in every mouthful.

74 FOREST GLAM DONUTS

Price: $1.30 each

Where: J.Co, two outlets including B1-24 Bugis Junction Shopping Centre, tel: 6884-7412, open: 10am to 10.30pm daily

Why: Chocolate and cherries make this the doughnut equivalent of a delicious slice of Black Forest Cake.

75 APPLE PIE

Price: $2.10

Where: Swisslink Bakery & Cafe, Block 109 Clementi Street 11, 01-07, tel: 6778-7858, open: 9am to 9pm daily

Why: Buttery pastry and chunky pieces of apple lightly flavoured with cinnamon make this a yummy treat.

76 SHAO BING

Price: $0.80 each or $2 for three

Where: St Kerry Bakery & Cafe, Block 202 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, 01-1682, tel: 6457-7679, open: 7am to 9pm daily

Why: Buy more than you need – these flaky pastries are crisp, not too sweet and excellent eaten warm. The salty-sweet lotus seed paste filling is excellent.

77 BAKED CHOCOLATE TART

Price: $7++

Where: Prive Bakery Cafe, No 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Marina at Keppel Bay, tel: 6776-0777, open: Sundays to Thursdays, 9 to 1am; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 to 2am

Why: The deep, dark Valrhona chocolate filling is so rich, you should split it with a friend to share the sin.

78 CHENDOL

Price: $3.90 per glass

Where: Tambuah Mas, 6 Raffles Boulevard 02-04 Marina Square, tel: 6336-8911, open: 11am till 10pm daily

Why: The generous amount of fragrant gula melaka (palm sugar) in this dessert makes it a cut above the rest.

79 BELGIAN WAFFLES

Price: $1.80 each plain, or $2.50 with chocolate dip

Where: Sweet Stone Parad`Ice, two outlets including 01-67 Golden Mile Food Centre, tel: 6296-1867, open: 10.30am to 9.30pm daily

Why: Crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, these thick waffles are great dipped in dark chocolate.

80 PARIS BREST

Price: $2.80

Where: Beard Papa, five outlets including Takashimaya Food Hall, tel: 6238-8819, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Beard Papa’s custard puffs are good but why not try this version: a fluffy choux pastry ring filled with custard or chocolate cream.

81 BANANA PIE

Price: $2 per slice

Where: Dona Manis Cake Shop, B1-93 Katong Shopping Centre, tel: 6440-7688, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 7pm, closed on Sundays

Why: One of the best pies in Singapore, it comprises flaky, buttery pastry, ripe local bananas, shredded coconut and crunchy almonds.

82 BUTTER MENTHOL LOZENGES AND REESE’S CUPS

Price: Lozenges, $2.50 each and Reese’s Cups, $3 for a packet of three

Where: Candy Empire, B2-32 VivoCity, tel: 6376-9610, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: For those who don’t like tongue-numbing lozenges, Butter Menthols soothe the throat and provide a sweet little surprise at the end. Reese’s peanut butter cups are a great sweet-salty pick-me-up.

83 WAFFLES

Price: $1.20 for a plain one, $1.40 for one with kaya, peanut butter or red bean, $1.60 for chocolate, blueberry or cheese

Where: PrimaDeli, 35 outlets including B2-117 The Centrepoint, tel: 6736-4755, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Soft in the middle and crispy at the edges, these large, made-to-order waffles offer great value for money.

84 JAM, CUSTARD AND CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS

Price: $1.70 each

Where: Swissbake, 10 outlets including 01-05 Holland Village, tel: 6465-5041, open: 9am to 10pm daily

Why: Bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts and the generous filling oozes out.

85 CADBURY BUZZ BAR

Price: $1.20

Where: Absolutely New Zealand, 01-46 Block 106 Clementi Street 12, tel: 6777-4268, open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 9pm, closed on Mondays

Why: Sinful but good. This candy bar is made of marshmallow and caramel wrapped in milk chocolate.

86 APPLE CRUMBLE

Price: $2 each

Where: Opus Deli, 01-33 Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, tel: 6223-1916, open: Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 7pm, closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Why: Eat this warm and you will appreciate the crumbly pastry, chunky apple filling and crunchy crumble topping.

87 D24 DURIAN BUN

Price: $1.80

Where: Oishii Bakery at B1-24 West Coast Plaza, tel: 6775-89870, open: 8.30am to 9.30pm daily

Why: Not your usual sweet bun: Bite into it and there’s lots of creamy durian filling inside.

88 SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE BARS

Price: $6.80 each

Where: Chocoelf Chocolaterie, 162 West Coast Way, Hong Leong Garden Shopping Centre, tel: 6775-5117, open: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 6pm, closed on Sundays

Why: Sweetened with maltitol, these sugar-free chocolate bars are an almost guilt-free indulgence.

89 ICED CHOCOLATE

Price: $7.49 with GST

Where: Laurent Bernard Chocolatier, 01-11 The Pier at Robertson Quay, tel: 6235-9007, open: Noon to 11pm daily

Why: When you need liquid chocolate, order this thick, rich concoction.

90 MILO GODZILLA

Price: $3

Where: Al-Ameen Eating House, five outlets including 2 Cheong Chin Nam Road, tel: 6462-1996, open: 24 hours

Why: It has just the right amount of sugar, lots of Milo powder on top and a scoop of ice cream too.

91 SWEET JADE TEA

Price: $10 for a 50g bag

Where: TWG Tea Salon & Boutique, 01-22 Republic Plaza, tel: 6538-1837, open: Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 8pm, closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Why: This fragrant tea is a blend of Japanese green tea and white tea flavoured with apricot, orange and vanilla.

92 MR COOL

Price: $10

Where: Majestic Bar, 41 Bukit Pasoh Road, tel: 6534-8800, open: Mondays to Thursdays, 5pm to 1am; and Fridays and Saturdays, 5pm to 3am, closed on Sundays

Why: Don’t want to load up on alcohol? Try this refreshing drink – a blend of apple juice, Japanese cucumber and mint leaves.

93 LEGENDEE COFFEE

Price: $9.90

Where: Trung Nguyen Cafe, 02-34 Liang Court, tel: 6837-2130, open: 9.30am to 10.30pm daily

Why: This is one strong cup of coffee. After you’ve recovered from the powerful punch, you’ll notice hints of caramel in this cuppa. It is made from coffee beans eaten and excreted whole by wild weasels.

94 ESPRESSO SHAKE

Price: $5.90

Where: Tully’s Coffee, two outlets including B1-12 West Coast Plaza, tel: 6777-2492, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: Multiple shots of espresso coffee and vanilla ice cream in this shake will wake any sleepyhead.

95 CHURROS

Price: $4 for a regular one and $6 for a large one, add $1 for chocolate dip

Where: Alegro, 01-13 Block D Clarke Quay, open: Sundays to Tuesdays, noon to 2am; Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 4am; Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 5am

Why: This Spanish version of youtiao is crisp and light, and becomes utterly sinful when dipped in warm, dark chocolate sauce.

96 MACHA SUNDAE

Price: $8.80

Where: Ministry of Food, five outlets including 03-15A Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, tel: 6766-4200, open: Noon to 10pm daily

Why: This dessert packs in flavour and textures in every spoonful. Apart from green tea gelato ice cream, there?re also green tea sauce, chunks of fruit, wobbly cubes of jelly and crunchy cornflakes and a crispy waffle biscuit.

97 MACHA SWISS ROLL – GREEN TEA FLAVOUR

Price: $3.80

Where: Rive Gauche, Takashimaya Basement Food Hall, tel: 6887-4579, open: 10am to 9.30pm daily

Why: The cake is as soft as a pillow and has a distinct green tea flavour. Add sweet red bean and a bit of cream and you have a delightful tea-time treat.

98 WEIS LEMON SORBET

Price: $9.45 for a 1-litre tub

Where: Tanglin Market Place, B1-02 Tanglin Mall, tel: 6734-0105, open: 9am to 10pm daily

Why: The citrusy tang of lemon gives it a refreshing kick and, unlike most other lemon- flavoured things out there, it is not drowned in sugar.

99 RAISIN COOKIES

Price: $5.80 for 80g

Where: Famous Amos, 13 outlets including B1-43 Wisma Atria, tel: 6738-9228, open: 10am to 10pm daily

Why: An oldie but goodie. Small and crisp to the bite, these cookies will never fall out of favour.

100 BLUE SKY RASPBERRY RED TEA SODA

Price: $1.90

Where: Tanglin Market Place, B1-02 Tanglin Mall, tel: 6734-0105, open: 9am to 10pm daily

Why: When you want something fizzy that’s not a big caffeine hit try this light, refreshing soda.