2024-04-25 23:15
Golden Mile Food Centre is a haven for locals in the know, with many drawn to the popular stalls for claypot rice, Hainanese beef noodles, Teochew lor mee and other hawker delights. 知… Read More
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2024-04-24 23:15
Italian cuisine seems to be a favourite in East Coast, with a surprising number of Italian restaurants in Katong and Joo Chiat. La Bottega Enoteca stands out from the crowd with its charming… Read More
2024-04-05 23:15
Sometimes in the heart of the city, we just want a simple, satisfying meal. We were happy to find The White Tiffin @ Esplanade Xchange, a casual diner serving Peranakan dishes, nasi lemak an… Read More
2024-04-04 23:15
Katong, a neighbourhood already bursting with delicious food options, gets a new Italian restaurant with the arrival of Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen. Following the success of their firs… Read More
2024-04-03 23:07
Kau Kee Beef Brisket Noodles (九記牛腩) was a restaurant in Central, Hong Kong that we had not tried before. We had it on our shortlist as It was highly recommended t… Read More
2024-03-14 23:15
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2) is a place where you can tuck into a hearty local meal, grab a quick bite or enjoy a cup of coffee at one of the many restaurants, cafes… Read More
2024-03-12 23:15
Many people are spending more time with their pets. An increasing number are taking their pets along when shopping and dining. Singapore’s food and beverages establishments have taken… Read More
2024-01-31 23:15
There are many hopeless romantics on a budget. We want cosy setting and memorable connections, and we also want to avoid using up our rainy day savings for just one Valentine’s Day mea… Read More
2024-01-29 23:07
Boeuf restaurant is a place which focuses on beef dishes. This steakhouse in Telok Ayer, the heart of Singapore’s CBD has a Google review rating of 4.4 and is a specialised place for s… Read More
2024-01-27 23:15
Parkland Green in East Coast Park’s Area C is a unique seaside spot with a mix of dining and recreation amenities, including a sprawling 1-hectare lawn. Things have just gotten more in… Read More
2024-01-27 01:09
The iconic landmark along the Singapore River, Clarke Quay, has embarked on an asset enhancement initiative (AEI) to extend its appeal as a day-and-night lifestyle and dining destination. Th… Read More
2024-01-25 23:07
The $52 Semi-Buffet lunch at Luce by Davide Giacomelli looks attractive considering that this is price of a single dish at a decent restaurant these days. And so we headed down to the Italia… Read More
2024-01-17 23:07
Matsukiya Holland Village is a beautiful Japanese restaurant in the new One Holland Village mall. This is the their second outlet. The first Matsukiya kushiyaki restaurant is at Paragon Orch… Read More
2024-01-15 23:15
Many charming restaurants offers Valentine’s Day dinners in settings which make every moment feel extraordinary. Alongside romantic feasts designed for two, there are also special solo… Read More
2024-01-13 23:07
Today we feature some One Holland Village food highlights and mall information. These include interesting restaurants and food places, One Holland Village carpark entrance and floor by floor… Read More
2024-01-04 01:30
Café Brera at Reunion serves fresh baked goods and wholesome sandwiches including a range of dysphagia-friendly options. Situated in the the National Museum of Singapore’s Reuni… Read More
2024-01-01 23:07
SUN with MOON Japanese Dining & Cafe at Wheelock Place is an affordable Japanese restaurant at Singapore’s Orchard Road. The wide range of Japanese cuisine available caters to diff… Read More
2023-12-30 23:15
Brace yourselves, because the new year is serving up a buffet of delicious adventures that will tantalize your taste buds and maybe even make you forget that little GST bump from 8% to 9% hi… Read More
2023-12-28 23:07
We recently tried a Chinese restaurant menu for a special occasion for two persons. Such events could be a simple birthday celebration, wedding anniversary or business promotion. The $128++… Read More
2023-12-26 23:07
Tachinomi Sanbun (立ち呑み 三ぶん) is a small Japanese bar on level 3 of Midtown Hibiya, a new shopping mall near the Yūrakuchō Station, T… Read More
2023-12-24 23:15
Chinese New Year will fall on Saturday,10 February 2024 and we will usher in the Year of the Dragon, specifically, Wood Dragon. The family reunion dinner will traditionally be on the eve of… Read More
2023-12-12 23:07
Hinokizaka sushi counter is one of four dining areas (for kaiseki, sushi, tempura and teppanyaki) offered at the Japanese restaurant of Ritz Carlton Hotel Tokyo. We decided on this elegant r… Read More
2023-12-10 23:07
Finding the restaurant Tempura Miyashiro Tokyo was a challenge. It has no signboard and is on the ground floor of a 100-year-old building that does not look like it houses anyone inside, let… Read More
2023-12-07 23:15
One Holland Village is a new mixed-use development in vibrant Holland Village comprising residences, serviced residences, mall and offices. The new restaurants in One Holland Village will in… Read More
2023-12-06 23:15
Opened in 1996 by Chef Tamotsu Kurokawa, a champion in a Japanese cooking show called TV Champion, Tamoya Udon & Tempura takes pride in serving fresh chewy udon noodles, as well as ramen… Read More
2023-11-28 23:15
老师父火炭粥 Old Shifu Charcoal Porridge in Tiong Bahru is a small restaurant serving traditional charcoal-brewed porridge and other cheap and good food i… Read More
2023-11-23 01:09
Benoit Tokyo is a sister restaurant of the one Michelin Star BENOIT bistrot in Paris which has a long history. They are both part of the vast Alain Ducasse empire. After Japanese food… Read More
2023-11-10 23:15
There is a new cafe in Joo Chiat Place where you will find Pelle & Pepe Bakery and Narrative Coffee Stand. When we visited, the cafe did not seem to have a name. New Cafe in Joo Chiat Pl… Read More
2023-11-08 23:07
Pistachio Grill is a place to at Orchard Road when looking for something other than the usual Western and Chinese food options. It seems that many people in Singapore have the same idea, mak… Read More
2023-10-31 23:15
The twinkling lights on Orchard Road have been put up. The Christmas on A Great Street Light-Up Ceremony 2023 is just around the corner – on 16 November 2023 (when President Tharman Sh… Read More
2023-10-28 03:30
Aligned with the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s extensive transformation, the well-loved Melt Café was overhauled at the hands of the award-winning Silverfox Studios in tandem w… Read More
2023-10-27 23:15
Located up on level 7 of Funan Mall, Trehaus Cafe is a tranquil haven nestled within a preschool and co-working space. This cosy cafe caters to families and those seeking respite from the hu… Read More
2023-10-25 23:07
The new Brasserie Astoria at Victoria Concert Hall is the Frantzén Group’s second Singapore restaurant after its 3 Michelin-star restaurant Zén opened in November 20… Read More
2023-10-23 23:15
Sprouts Food Place at Raffles Building is a new food court in Botanic Gardens. It is worth a visit even though it only has 3 stalls now – a drinks stall where you can get kopi at $0.60… Read More
2023-10-19 23:15
Aperia Mall always have varied food options. When the tenants of Golden Mile Complex had to move out in mid 2023, the popular Thai Supermarket and several Thai restaurants from Golden Mile m… Read More
2023-10-17 23:07
We had lunch at COMO Cuisine Orchard Cafe in the new COMO Metropolitan Singapore at Orchard Road. This is the new hotel opposite Paragon Orchard. It is a new building, standing where the old… Read More
2023-10-11 23:15
Funan used to be associated with computers and IT accessories but today Funan Mall has become a dining destination. Though shoppers still head to Funan Mall for gaming machines, headphones a… Read More
2023-10-09 23:07
Tori Sanwa Raffles City (鶏三和) is the first Singapore outlet of oyakodon chain Tori Sanwa from Japan. Located at B1 of the mall, this is a restaurant specialising in meal… Read More
2023-10-05 23:07
La Savoir seems to be the unofficial ‘Hermès Cafe’ in Singapore. The classy restaurant at Scotts Square that uses precious Hermès tableware has an impres… Read More
2023-09-27 23:07
One more new Bukit Timah Road cafe has opened – Pocket By Flip Coffee Roasters. This hot new cafe has a Google review of 4.8 stars. For us, any Singapore cafe with a Google rating of 4… Read More
2023-09-23 23:07
We bought agar agar mooncakes and tarts of various flavours from Food Mapping shop when we were at Coronation Plaza in Bukit Timah recently. Light and refreshing, agar agar mooncakes provide… Read More
2023-09-13 23:15
The popular nasi lemak store run by a couple who left corporate jobs to become hawkers, Mr & Mrs Nasi Lemak, finds a new home in Cantonment Road. French Road to Cantonment Road Mr &… Read More
2023-09-12 23:07
A Quick Look: JustIN Gastro Cafe | Bar has just opened at level 4 of TANGS Department Store in Tang Plaza, Orchard Road Singapore. Celebrity chef Justin Quek is the owner/chef at this new re… Read More
2023-08-30 23:07
Vietsmith Vietnamese Kitchen is a new Vietnamese restaurant in Millenia Walk. The spacious dining area and wide range of dishes in the menu attracted us to go in for an early lunch. New Viet… Read More
2023-08-30 11:15
Singaporeans love food (that is a sweeping statement, which we know we should avoid) but food can also spark the most heated debates among Singaporeans. Pineapple is an example of a fruit th… Read More
2023-08-28 23:07
The Orchard Road ice-cream stall seemed like the most popular eatery in Singapore’s Orchard Road. A 20-metre queue was the longest we have seen in this area as we passed by Takashimaya… Read More
2023-08-27 23:15
Bleu Joo Chiat is a seafood grocer, retailing gourmet seafood. It also serves hot food – seafood dishes and pastas as well as coffee and desserts. Seafood Grocer in Joo Chiat There are… Read More
2023-08-26 23:07
808 Eating House describes itself as ” … a modern Singaporean restaurant that champions local and regional ingredients”. The new restaurant along Joo Chiat Road has a humb… Read More
2023-08-25 11:15
Awfully Chocolate is introducing a new range of Handcrafted Artisanal Chocolate Bars with 11 new exciting flavours and sleeves to match. Over 3 weekends from 26 August 2023 Awfully Chocolate… Read More
2023-08-24 23:15
Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 or F1 Singapore 2023 will run from Friday 15 September to Sunday 17 September 2023. It is a time to catch the exciting night race actio… Read More
2023-08-20 23:15
University students in modern Singapore are rather fortunate. They have access to high-quality education with reasonably affordable fees and excellent facilities. Students at Singapore Manag… Read More
2023-08-18 23:07
Benihana Singapore is the American restaurant chain’s latest outlet. This new teppanyaki restaurant is drawing in the crowds with reasonable priced teppanyaki and spectacular fireworks… Read More
2023-08-16 23:15
Orchard Central is a 12 storey shopping mall, with seamless connections to 313@Somerset, Orchard Gateway and Hotel Jen and linked by underpass to The Centrepoint. Orchard Central food places… Read More
2023-08-14 23:07
Wonderful Bapsang Thomson Plaza was the Korean restaurant we ended up in after watching the Korean cooking reality show series, Jinny’s Kitchen. Gimbap, tteokbokki, fried chicken, and… Read More
2023-08-12 23:15
Katong and East Coast Road are home to numerous eateries that showcase Singapore’s rich cultural heritage. In recent years, an array of specialty coffee shops, ice cream parlors and ba… Read More
2023-08-10 23:07
Does Mott 32 restaurant serve the best Peking duck in Singapore? It took us three visits to MBS before we finally had a chance to try it. They only have a limited number for each day and the… Read More
2023-08-08 23:15
Orchard Central has welcomed a delightful addition to its varied food & beverage scene with the opening of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s first-ever outlet in Singapore. The Van Leeuwen i… Read More
2023-08-06 23:07
Butahage Hokkaido Singapore has its new outlet in Suntec City. Butadon or pork donburi (slices of pork served on rice) is its specialty. New restaurants in Singapore always bring about excit… Read More
2023-08-04 23:15
There is a new residential cum retail development in Joo Chiat and it should surprise no one that there are new F&B outlets there. Acai Berries and Waved Coffee & Juice Bar have set… Read More
2023-08-02 23:07
Tangs Food Court (a.k.a. Tangs Market) is the small food court in the basement of Tangs department store at Orchard Road. It may not have widest selection of hawker food, but to us, it is po… Read More
2023-07-31 23:15
Are you wondering where to eat or what to eat this August 2023 in Singapore? Here is a list of dining ideas that will tantalise taste buds and let both locals and visitors explore the culina… Read More
2023-07-31 00:30
Pan Pacific Orchard has launched two distinct dining concepts, Mosella and Florette, that give guests the opportunity to explore vast culinary possibilities. Under the creative direction of… Read More
2023-07-29 23:07
Koo Kee Yong Tow Foo is one of the many stalls operating at Tangs department store at Orchard. This is a small food court where a few gems can be found. Koo Kee Laksa YTF is one of them. It… Read More
2023-07-29 02:10
The Frantzén Group, led by noted Swedish chef Björn Frantzén, premieres Brasserie Astoria, a distinctly international twist on the traditional brasserie experience set in… Read More
2023-07-27 23:15
The charming Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie, known for its delectable viennoiserie and cozy ambience, has been delighting patrons in Hamilton Road as a bakery and a petite cafe. It has opened a ne… Read More
2023-07-26 23:07
Sushiro Wisma Atria is the 10th outlet of Sushiro Singapore. Opened on 19 July 23, the new conveyor belt sushi restaurant on level 3 Wisma Atria, Orchard Road. Here is a quick peek at the ne… Read More
2023-07-25 23:07
Carving Board Grill and Tiong Bahru Pau are occupants of Sam Yat Eating House, a coffee shop in Jurong East Singapore. We had an unusual lunch of ribeye steak and dim sum in an HDB coffee sh… Read More
2023-07-24 23:15
Hilton Singapore Orchard has introduced a range of new experiences specially curated for families with children. It has designed a comprehensive dining programme for junior gourmands with th… Read More
2023-07-21 23:07
British Hainan Joo Chiat is a unique restaurant along Carpmael Road. Visiting this Hainanese-Western restaurant is potentially a treat both for your taste-buds as well as your eyes. British… Read More
2023-07-19 23:15
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice 天天海南鸡饭 at Maxwell Food Centre has become famous beyond Singapore, attracting tourists from all over the world. Ther… Read More
2023-07-08 07:15
Locals in the know like to eat at Katong Square because it has varied and interesting F&B options, is relatively quiet and has convenient parking facilities. Enticing offerings of restau… Read More
2023-07-07 08:20
Nestled within the revamped Furama RiverFront Hotel in Havelock Road, Wildcard Cafe & Bar is a delightful coffee and wine bar that offers comfort plates around the clock. With its intrig… Read More
2023-07-04 23:07
Kings Cart Joo Chiat is the place to go if you are tired of the usual espresso, cappuccino and pour-over coffees. How about Sng Buey coffee, Salted Caramel and Coconut Affogato for a change?… Read More
2023-06-12 23:15
O’Coffee Club, the homegrown gourmet coffee chain, has reopened its outlet in Raffles City. Patrons can look forward to a welcoming new experience. The outlet has been redesigned to gi… Read More
2023-05-16 00:00
It is hard to affix a label to A Beautiful Day Café Tea Room + miniBAR at PLQ Parkside. The tea room with Downton Abbey-inspired interior is also a bar with beer on tap. The pet-frien… Read More
2023-05-09 23:07
Which French Bistro in Singapore to have a nice cosy dinner? The familiar Bistro Du Vin at Shaw Centre usually comes to mind. And so that was where we headed for a family get-together recent… Read More
2023-05-07 23:15
Local F&B Group, SF Group Limited opens its first food court Foodies’ Garden™ in Hougang Mall. The garden-themed food court offers a variety of food and beverage brands allow… Read More
2023-04-27 23:07
Famous Eunos Bak Chor Mee Ion Orchard is one of the several famous hawker stalls that are housed ‘under one roof’ at B4 of the posh Ion Orchard shopping mall. With their Eunos Cr… Read More
2023-04-25 23:15
This new addition to the Katong neighborhood with a name that turns heads is easy to miss but worth discovering. Tucked away in Odeon Katong, Beastly Girls Sandwich Bar offers all day breakf… Read More
2023-04-13 23:15
Leisure Park Kallang, located next to the National Stadium and the Indoor Stadium, has an interesting mix of dining options. A new casual dining restaurant, Ando, has opened in Leisure Park… Read More
2023-04-11 23:07
Orchard Road French restaurant Elan is an “upper-middle” French restaurant in Shaw Centre. Part of the Les Amis restaurant group, it has a touch of luxury but without the bells a… Read More
2023-04-04 23:07
Le Matin Patisserie at Ion Orchard is helmed by a former pastry sous chef of Noma restaurant which once held the title of the best restaurant in the world. Chef Mohamed Al-Matin is back in S… Read More
2023-04-02 23:15
Peony Jade @ Amara Singapore serves traditional Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines and innovative dim sum. The popular local brand formerly had outlets at Clark Quay and Keppel Club. The new op… Read More
2023-03-31 23:07
Bedrock Bar & Grill is one of the top places for steak in Singapore. On Mondays, we think that it is the best steakhouse in Singapore. The reason? Good steaks and no corkage fee for BYO… Read More
2023-03-29 23:15
Khao Hom by Rung Mama is a new Thai Restaurant in Katong Square. It has an extensive menu and the prices are very reasonable. New Khao Hom Thai Restaurant Locals in the know like to go to Ka… Read More
2023-03-25 23:15
Geylang Serai Bazaar Ramadan 2023 runs from 17 March to 21 April 2023. The annual event in Geylang is referred to by a variety of names – including Bazaar Raya Geylang Serai, Geylang S… Read More
2023-03-13 23:15
Ramadan 1444 starts on 23 March 2023 and Hari Raya Puasa will be celebrated in Singapore on 22 April 2023 (see MUIS Calendar). Hotels and restaurants have lined up a wide variety of iftar me… Read More
2023-02-23 23:07
Tenya Tempura ION Orchard is one of the newer restaurants at the Orchard Road shopping mall. What is “affordable” is a topic for debate these days. Here, bowls of rice stuffed wi… Read More
2023-02-22 00:08
Chin Mee Chin Confectionery along East Coast Road is an iconic Hainanese coffeeshop that has been serving up kaya toast and coffee and other treats since the 1940s. Affectionately known as C… Read More
2023-02-19 23:07
Huggs Collective Aibi Maxwell Cafe is a place to hide from the crowded world of Singapore CBD. We went there for coffee after a heavy unagi lunch at Unatoto Unagi restaurant in Guoco Tower… Read More
2023-02-17 23:15
The newly opened Ajumma’s at PLQ Mall is the latest outlet of the popular casual dining Korean restaurant chain. Besides Ajumma’s at PLQ Mall, there are outlets in Funan Mall, Bu… Read More
2023-02-15 23:07
Unatoto Singapore @ Guoco Tower is the famous Japanese Unagi Restaurant’s first outlet in Singapore. Featuring charcoal-grilled eels, this new affordable unagi don outl… Read More
2023-02-13 23:15
Cruising under the radar in East Coast is MOD Cafe – a small cosy cafe right next to the MOD Hair Salon. Quaint & Cosy Cafe Located in a rustic car park at the junction of Kuo Chua… Read More
2023-02-11 23:07
New ION Orchard restaurants have opened in 2022 and 2023. Together with the familiar food places, ION Orchard f&b serves different cuisines and range from affordable eateries to expensiv… Read More
2023-02-10 01:35
Tea drinking is associated with simplicity, tranquility and relaxation. Antea Social is a contemporary teahouse that encourages you to slow down, relax and embrace the present as you sip on… Read More
2023-02-07 23:07
Common Man Coffee Roasters Café at Martin Road is a destination cafe for coffee drinkers in the Mohamed Sultan / River Valley Road area. Crowded at peak hours but still humming i… Read More
2023-02-03 23:07
Burnt Ends is one of the hottest restaurants at Dempsey. Reservations for the main dining hall open a month in advance and are quickly snapped up. Those not vigilant enough to get a reservat… Read More
2023-01-30 23:07
Tampopo Grand Takashimaya is located on the 4th floor where there is a cluster of restaurants. We had a simple tempura lunch there recently. Tampopo Grand is described as the premium brand o… Read More
2023-01-28 23:15
Fans of Creamier’s quality handcrafted ice cream, made in small batches in onsite kitchen, can now head to Creamier East Coast. The new cafe in Katong is a great destination for delici… Read More
2023-01-14 23:07
SYIP Farrer Park showed up on the map when we searched for cafes in the area after our bak kut teh brunch at Owen Road (which we will write about in a few days). It was a good find. SYIP Caf… Read More
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