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Back After 27 Years: Homemade Mala Pig Blood Soup + BONUS recipe

Since the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in 1999 and the sales ban of a long  27-year , this beloved ingredient, Pig Blood Curd (Blood Tofu) has finally made its official return to our grocery shelves in June 2026 after being approved by Singapore Food Agency. The elderly group of Singapore will definitely feel nostalgic. The moment I spotted it at the supermarket (after many attempts), memories came rushing back. From the first time I had in Hong Kong decade ago and subsequently in Taiwan too.  And immediately bought 4 packs in a row at Giant Supermarket to share with my folks. Now I knew exactly what I had to make for dinner: a fiery, deeply satisfying bowl of Mala Pig Blood Curd Soup . The best part about making this at home? You can customize it completely. Here is how we whipped up this comforting, nostalgic meal in our kitchen. CP Foods has made it possible The Ingredients: Note: The beauty of a homemade mala soup is flexibility! You can throw in absolutely anything you lov...
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Food Review | Taste Garden [Halal-Certified]

The place where Taste Garden is located formerly known as Bottle Tree Park and now Orto. Been here on a few occasions like my friend's baby shower, birthday dinner and even wedding outdoor shoot (mostly my friends). Getting here is kind of easy because it is just opposite Yishun Stadium or find out more on how you can get here via public transport through this link here. 

At Taste Garden, you get a wide variety of western food to choose from like pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and not forgetting, local delights like mee goreng and beef rendang. All for you to find out. The seating capacity can accommodate big groups, be it al-fresco or indoor.

Mixed Fried Basket $12.90


So if you can't decide on whether to have calamari, drumlets, nuggets or waffle fries, this all-in-one basket is for you. Share among 2 to 3 pax is good enough. Provided you still can stuff yourself down while having the mains. We were full to the brim. But can't help.


Sambal Prawn & Chicken Fried Rice $10.90


At first, it was served up the wrong dish. I think my husband already anticipating some sambal treat. So here we have it. Spicy of course to live up its name but the rice can be done a little more dryer than that. I find it a little too moist. Presentation wise, can be better for the side especially. I have tasted better nasi goreng though.


Char Kway Teow $7.90


This plate of savoury CKT with the wok taste. Brilliant. The only difference from Chinese CKT was having no cockles. Instead, prawns and squids in the dish. I do feel thirsty after that. So you get that right? But nevertheless, I finished up everything. Once a while is alright. 

Overall, the dining experience was good but a little pricey and not worth the hype for local dishes. Probably I will try on their western cuisine the next round. Being too Asian and that is me. Hopefully it will change my mind. But most importantly, it all depends on individual preference so get this right!

The school holidays are coming right? Bring your family down for a meal, or a game or two of paintball. Even prawning too (if you have that patience, not for me). Experience the nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Taste Garden
81 Lorong Chencharu
Singapore 769198
Nearest MRT: Khatib (North-South Line)
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