Filled in the Blank is a popular Nanyang cafe in Dhoby Ghaut

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ICYMI: Filled In The Blank, a cafe in Dhoby Ghaut, has just got a proper menu upgrade, courtesy of MasterChef Singapore Season Two winner Derek Cheong.

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The new additions lean further from straightforward kopitiam fare into more inventive territory, and one dish in particular has already emerged as the clear favourite.

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That would be the Laksa Risotto ($24++). It sounds like an odd pairing on paper, with Italian technique meeting Singapore’s favourite spicy noodle soup, but it comes together as a rich, fragrant bowl. According to online reviews, the heat builds steadily rather than hitting all at once, so even those who usually steer clear of anything too fiery might find it worth pushing through the burn.

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