2023-01-26 23:07
What to eat at Mei Ling Market & Food Centre? Michelin Bib Gourmand hor fun, Hokkien mee, lor mee, fishball noodles are the favourites at this Queenstown hawker centre in Singapore. Here… Read More
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2023-01-24 23:15
The Straits Wine Company at Mess Hall is located in the beautifully restored former military outpost in Sentosa Island. The bar and restaurant in a picturesque setting offer a relaxed outdoo… Read More
2023-01-22 23:07
OCBC Wisma Atria branch may be the nicest bank branch in Singapore. In addition to the usual banking facilities, it has a cafe, bookshop, lifestyle retail store and auditorium. Lots of open… Read More
2023-01-20 23:07
While some of us may be busy stuffing our faces with multiple rounds of lo hei and luxurious pen cai at home, many of us may be wondering where to find restaurants open during Chinese New Ye… Read More
2023-01-18 23:07
With its lucky name, Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh seems like an obvious place to have a CNY lunch. It also serves a variety of fish in addition to pork ribs. “年年有魚… Read More
2023-01-16 23:15
There is a hip patisserie nestled in the midst of a row of old shophouses in Amoy Street that sells aesthetically pleasing and tasteful desserts. LUNA’s array of delicious and beautifu… Read More
2023-01-12 23:30
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on 14 February 14 in many parts of the world. One of the most popular w… Read More
2023-01-10 23:07
The 2023 CNY Paradise Teochew set menus are out (pictures at the end of this post). But we were at Scotts Square to have a pre-CNY Teochew restaurant lunch before the busy rush of lo hei and… Read More
2023-01-08 23:15
The chic cafe serving brunch, desserts and coffee in the Bugis precinct is named Mondays, apparently inspired by the day which usually represents “a brand new start of the week, a fres… Read More
2023-01-06 23:07
Mizume Japanese Dining Concept is a cosy omakase and sushi restaurant on the ground floor of Hotel NuVe Elements at Hong Kong Street. With a short lunch menu to choose from, we decided to tr… Read More
2023-01-04 23:15
The Dim Sum Place is a popular restaurant with a rather extensive menu of dim sum items with no pork. It has recently opened an outlet in Orchard Road in The Centrepoint. Dim Sum Place in Th… Read More
2023-01-02 23:07
We had lunch at Famous Treasure Chinese restaurant at Capitol Singapore recently. The two things you may want to know about this restaurant are: (1) their roast meats are really nice and (2)… Read More
2022-12-31 23:15
The new year is a time for celebration and starting fresh, and one way to do that is by trying out new menus. Check out tasty new dishes at a variety of restaurants as you start your gastron… Read More
2022-12-29 23:07
The best Chinese restaurant birthday celebrations in Singapore that we recently experienced were at the famous Hua Ting restaurant in Orchard Hotel. Lobster, abalone, birds’ nest and o… Read More
2022-12-23 23:15
Seng House is a new cafe in Tanjong Katong by the family which runs the popular Seng Coffee Bar and Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge (古早人台湾粥) in Changi. N… Read More
2022-12-19 23:30
The popular Hong Kong style casual dining café, So Good Char Chan Tang, has opened an outlet in i12 Katong Mall. So Good at i12 Katong One of the most popular stores in i12 Katong is… Read More
2022-12-17 23:07
Lola’s Café Holland Village is the new outlet of the popular Lola’s Cafe in Hougang. Being the last unit in a row of restaurants at Lorong Mambong, it is hardly visible to… Read More
2022-12-15 23:15
We will be hopping into the Year of the Rabbit soon. The Ordinary Patrons’ Guide to 2023 Chinese New Year Goodies & Gifts and Takeaways for Feast at Home will help ensure that you… Read More
2022-12-13 23:07
O Happi Place is what we envision a neighbourhood cafe should be. The cozy Everton Park cafe is small and has touches of the personality of the owners. With the lush plants on display and th… Read More
2022-12-11 23:15
The newly opened Small Tables is a modern sidewalk cafe at Scotts Road serving an array of Ipoh dishes as well as Ipoh pastries and coffee. 怡 Small Tables The Chinese character &lsquo&hell…Read More
2022-12-09 23:07
Burlamacco East Coast is the newer outlet of Burlamacco Ristorante whose first outlet is at Stanley Street in the Singapore CBD area. Their East Coast Road outlet has a contemporary res… Read More
2022-12-07 23:15
Chinese New Year 2023, or Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, will be celebrated on 22 January 2023. An important highlight of every Chinese New Year (CNY) is the reunion dinner. There are many gr… Read More
2022-12-05 23:07
Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge (古早人台湾粥) is a cosy restaurant next to Seng Coffee Bar along Changi Road. With a small compound that offers free parking f… Read More
2022-12-03 23:15
There is a wide selection of epicurean delights for thoughtful gifts. Here are a few Christmas gift ideas that you can’t go wrong with for Singaporeans who love to eat. DIY Gingerbread… Read More
2022-12-01 23:07
Hua Xing Bak Kut Teh (華兴肉骨茶) is one of popular stalls at Yuhua Market and Hawker Centre in Jurong East, Singapore. In addition to good BKT, steamed fish is… Read More
2022-11-29 23:15
A new dining concept by the brand owners of Awfully Chocolate and Sinpopo Brand, Supperman Speakeasy & Grill in Joo Chiat serves the evening crowd with delicious flame-grilled meats and… Read More
2022-11-27 23:07
Tiong Hoe Cafe (full name – Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee) is a charming cafe in the middle of the quiet Queenstown neighbourhood of Stirling Road. The coffee wholesaler also supplies ret… Read More
2022-11-13 23:15
Arunachala Bhavan serves traditional Indian food with a menu influenced by dishes from coastal regions of Southern India and rich flavours from the North. The restaurant in Race Course Road… Read More
2022-11-11 23:07
Surrey Hills Ion Orchard is the Australian grocer’s second Singapore outlet. Unlike the first one in Jurong, the Orchard Road outlet is mainly a cafe with a small retail section. We we… Read More
2022-11-03 23:07
The new Poise Restaurant in Singapore is described as “modern European dining with a Nordic touch”. This cozy restaurant in the Keong Saik area is a welcome addition to the fine… Read More
2022-11-02 01:09
The lights are being put up in Orchard Road and the Christmas on A Great Street Community Chest Light-Up Ceremony 2022 is scheduled for 12 November. That is the signal that it is time to ord… Read More
2022-10-30 23:07
Wow is this the biggest restaurant in Singapore? That was the question that came to my mind when we stepped into this huge cafe. There seems to be hundreds of tables, matched by as many peop… Read More
2022-10-26 23:07
Ivy’s Hainanese Mutton Soup was on our radar after our positive experience with the Hainanese beef stew at the Hainan restaurant at Jewel Changi. Ivy’s seems to be the leading Ch… Read More
2022-10-22 23:07
Seng Coffee Bar is a new cafe in an old building along Changi Road. Some aspects like the cafe menu and modern decor were predictable. But the creative latte from the talented barista was a… Read More
2022-10-21 00:30
One of the top cafes in Tiong Bahru Estate is Flock Cafe in Moh Guan Terrace. The popular cafe has just opened a new outlet in Tanjong Katong. Flock Cafe Tanjong Katong Does Tanjong Katong n… Read More
2022-10-18 23:07
Mei Ling Market Beef Noodles stall Lao Jie Fang 老街坊 serves some of the best braised beef brisket noodles in Singapore. Together with Xin Lu Teochew fishball noodles, the… Read More
2022-10-17 03:15
The Centrepoint has had several makeovers over the years. In 2022 it has a refreshed new look in the basement. Fairprice Finest is the new supermarket in basement 1 of The Centrepoint. The P… Read More
2022-10-14 23:07
Beach Road Prawn Noodle House 美芝律大虾面 is one of the most famous hae mee shops in Singapore. We went to have prawn mee lunch at East Coast Road recent… Read More
2022-10-12 23:15
Missus is a bakery cafe at Hamilton Road specialising in grilled cheese sandwiches, freshly baked goods and interesting desserts. The cafe, which opened recently, quickly became very popular… Read More
2022-10-10 23:07
Hainan Story Jewel (Chapter 2) is a restaurant with a collection of different types of Hainanese food. This is their third SIngapore outlet after Hainan Story in Hillion Mall and Chapter 1 i… Read More
2022-10-04 23:15
GyoGyo is a Japanese grill house in Funan Mall offering a wide range of grilled fish sets as well as Japanese rice bowls, tempura, teppan spaghetti plus sides and desserts. GyoGyo at Funan M… Read More
2022-10-02 23:07
Coexist Coffee Hillview is a cafe that was on our radar ever since our colleagues raved about their visit to its sister cafe, Coexist at LLI Paya Lebar. That outlet is a large two storey caf… Read More
2022-09-30 23:15
There are many reasons to get excited about October – F1 returns to Singapore and there will be Deepavali celebrations. New autumn menus, amazing Thai buffet and coffee from Myanmar ar… Read More
2022-09-28 23:07
KKI Sweets was the dessert cafe which we went to after lunch recently. This ‘atas’ dessert shop delights with its very focused repertoire and artistic cakes that look too good to… Read More
2022-09-12 23:07
PAZZION Cafe is described as an “… urban rustic haven is made for the digital nomads by day and a charming cosy café by night.” Located in B1 Takashimaya SC, the PA… Read More
2022-09-06 23:15
The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 night race gets back on track this 30 September to 2 October 2022. The F1 race weekend will again be a festival of high-octane acti… Read More
2022-08-29 23:15
The Singapore Food Festival 2022 is here and there are also new restaurants and cafés to check out in September. Here are a few ideas for anyone looking for fresh or interesting dinin… Read More
2022-08-27 23:07
Bumbu Restaurant is described as ” …an antique-theme restaurant serving quality Thai-Indonesian cuisine at affordable prices”. They have branches at Kandahar Road and Farr… Read More
2022-08-23 23:07
Chip Bee Gardens cafes and restaurants line up along Jalan Merah Saga. This is the quieter side of Holland Village. We take a quick look at some of f & b outlets in this area. Chip Bee G… Read More
2022-08-19 23:07
What to eat before colonoscopy in Singapore? Any form of medical procedure is worrisome. For foodies, the restricted diet and fasting required before the event can be just as distressing. We… Read More
2022-08-17 23:15
Nantsuttei is one of those hidden shops in the upper levels of Orchard Central. It will rank among the best ramen restaurants in Singapore and thrives despite its obscure location. Nantsutte… Read More
2022-08-15 23:07
Sunday Folks and % Arabica are two nice cafes that we have been eying but did not have a chance to try as they seem to be always very busy. Recently life at Chip Bee seems less hectic and we… Read More
2022-08-11 23:07
Gary’s Restaurant is a new restaurant in an old house in Rochester Park. It is said to serve “… Italian cuisine indulgence that carries the signature touches of its founde… Read More
2022-08-09 23:15
What to eat at i12 Katong Mall with its exciting mix of dining options? Here is The Ordinary Patrons’ 2022 guide to the restaurants and cafes in the revamped mall at 112 East Coast Roa… Read More
2022-08-07 23:07
Collin’s lunch promotion that is currently on is the kind of lunch deal that we like. A straightforward 20% discount off the a la carte menu including drinks on Mon – Fri (11am t… Read More
2022-08-01 23:15
Singapore celebrates its 57th Birthday in August 2022. Food will expectably be part of Singaporean celebrations. Many F&B establishments have special menus and new concoctions for August… Read More
2022-07-23 23:15
The popular bakery cafe Plain Vanilla has expanded its footprint to the East. The new Plain Vanilla East Coast is not just another indistinguishable plain-vanilla cafe – it stands out… Read More
2022-07-21 23:07
Perle Noire Restro Bar (PN Resto Bar, formerly Black Pearl Steakhouse) is a new-ish restaurant, described as a “contemporary twist to the classic steak restaurant, featuring French-ins… Read More
2022-07-19 23:15
Have you heard of Amber Ember? “Amber” is a yellowish-brown substance formed from tree resin and used in jewellery; and also the yellowish-orange traffic light that shows between… Read More
2022-07-17 23:07
Poh Cheu Soon Ang Ku Kueh (寳洲红龟粿) is a popular stall selling traditional kueh at Alexandra Village, Singapore. Soon kueh, koo chye kueh, and other snacks a… Read More
2022-07-15 23:15
Botany is an appealing venue along the Singapore River at Robertson Quay for a wholesome meal or a relaxing cup of coffee. The all day dining cafe serves a blend of Eastern and Western cuisi… Read More
2022-07-13 23:07
Fish Mart Sakuraya Restaurant at West Coast Plaza is an affordable Japanese restaurant for lunch if you are in the west side of Singapore. The minimart for Japanese fresh seafood and other p… Read More
2022-07-11 23:15
WINGS Bar & Cafe at Katong I12 Mall looks like a spot for a great night out. The new restaurant is also a very good place for a family meal during the day. It offers a wide array of… Read More
2022-07-09 23:07
Clos Pasoh is described as a “… French brasserie for today’s urbane food and wine lover“. It is located on the second floor of this small building in the Keong Saik… Read More
2022-07-07 23:15
This year’s National Day Celebrations will again be The Float @ Marina Bay. The National Day Parade (NDP) on will go ahead at The Float @ Marina Bay, as well as at five heartland locat… Read More
2022-07-03 23:15
Lumbre is a new Spanish restaurant on the beautiful grounds of CHIJMES. It offers familiar Spanish favourites as well as contemporary fusion cuisine. Lumbre @ CHUIJMES Located on the ground… Read More
2022-07-01 23:07
Blu Kouzina Siglap is the new outlet of the popular Greek restaurant at Dempsey Hill Singapore. With this second outlet, folks in the east of Singapore such as Katong and Bedok have easy acc… Read More
2022-06-29 23:15
Looking for new dining options in Singapore in July 2022? There are exciting new restaurants for July 2022 and also familiar F&B establishments with seasonal specials and refreshed menus… Read More
2022-06-27 23:07
We had lunch at Izakaya Nijumaru at Cuppage Plaza recently. It brought back memories of the roaring 80s when the big spenders in Singapore were Japanese tourists and company executives with… Read More
2022-06-25 23:15
Mooncake Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节), celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, falls on Saturday, 10 September 2022. Confectioneries, restaurants… Read More
2022-06-23 23:07
Nakajima Suisan Grilled Fish restaurant at Takashimaya is one of the top outlets at the Taka food cluster in basement 2 level of Ngee Ann City. The reasonably priced fish meals attract long… Read More
2022-06-22 00:00
The Populus Coffee & Food Co. along Neil Road has enjoyed great success from day one. It is still a popular cafe after all these years, surviving the pandemic and holding its own against… Read More
2022-06-19 23:07
Sin Chao Gardens (新潮園) is a small Teochew restaurant along River Valley Road. Our traditional Teochew lunch at this restaurant with a retro decor brought back memories o… Read More
2022-06-17 23:15
Paya Lebar Square (PL Sq) is one of the 3 developments around the Paya Lebar MRT Interchange with a wide range of restaurants, cafes and food & beverages outlets. What to eat at Paya Leb… Read More
2022-06-15 23:07
Keong Saik Bakery Holland Village is a new outlet of the cafe which seems like it has been around for a long time, but was only established in 2017. The new outlet at Chip Bee Gardens has a… Read More
2022-06-13 23:15
Fishball Story 鱼缘 earned a Bib Gourmand award in the inaugural Singapore Michelin Guide and has been considered to be among best noodles stalls in Singapore. Founded by yo… Read More
2022-06-11 23:07
Verandah @ Rael’s, new Peranakan Restaurant at 111 Somerset, looks like a picture from a children’s book. With cotton wool lamps hanging from the ceiling and Peranakan traditiona… Read More
2022-06-09 23:15
Vibez Bistro Bar in UE Square will surprise you. The name and the look do not suggest it but Vibez is a Thai restaurant serving healthy Thai classics & fusion dishes in a modern industri… Read More
2022-06-07 23:07
Bacha Coffee Ion Orchard is the bright sparkling cafe that we pass by each time we visit the Nespresso shop next door. The glitzy shop display and attractive decor finally won us over and we… Read More
2022-06-05 23:15
Hathaway at Dempsey Hill is a cosy casual dining restaurant. It has a laid-back atmosphere and an interesting menu offering modern Asia cusine. Hathaway Dempsey Dempsey Hill is one of the di… Read More
2022-06-03 23:07
WOK°15 Kitchen is possibly the best Chinese restaurant we can think of for a quiet meal in Singapore. Enjoy dim sum with a view of million dollar yachts and the Sentosa sea. And you don… Read More
2022-06-01 23:15
Looking for new dining options in Singapore in June 2022? There are exciting new restaurants for June 2022 and also familiar F&B establishments with refreshed menus, Father’s Day c… Read More
2022-05-28 23:15
Bella People and Coffee is a new cafe in Tanjong Katong. If you are not into crowds, visit this start-up table service restaurant on a weekday before the trendy set starts to fill up the pla… Read More
2022-05-26 23:07
Red Eye Smokehouse is an American style BBQ smokehouse in Jalan Besar, Singapore. Using low and slow American smoking techniques, various cuts of beef, pork and chicken are smoked until they… Read More
2022-05-24 23:15
Father’s Day is observed on the Third Sunday of June in Singapore. Father’s Day 2022 falls on 19 June. This year we can go for a Father’s Day celebration meal or have a tak… Read More
2022-05-22 23:07
Takashimaya food and restaurants are a big attraction at this popular mall at Taka Singapore. Here is a selection of 25 cafes, restaurants and Takashimaya food places to try in 2022. Some ar… Read More
2022-05-20 23:15
Super Sub Hotdogs serve gourmet hotdogs, with a variety of toppings, that come with tortilla chips. It is a great option for a quick meal for under $10. Hotdogs Hot dog, a grilled or steamed… Read More
2022-05-18 23:07
Hanare by Takayama is a new Japanese restaurant at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City. We tried their lunch featuring Kamameshi, a rice dish cooked in a traditional iron pot, to… Read More
2022-05-16 23:15
18 Tai Seng, a mixed development with a small retail centre, opened in 2017. There has been a significant turnover of F&B tenants since but in 2022 the mall still has an interesting rang… Read More
2022-05-14 23:07
Meat Krafters Singapore is a new shop at Ghim Moh. It is an ‘atas’ grocer – a mini Culina where one can buy the finest wines, meat and delicious food and drinks. We show yo… Read More
2022-05-13 01:09
The low-rise residential area of Tanjong Katong gets another stylish cafe. Located at the junction of Boscombe Road and Tanjong Katong Road is the new Supernova Cafe which offers good coffee… Read More
2022-05-08 23:15
Located on Level 25 of Andaz Singapore, 5 ON 25 is a new Chinese restaurant which offers refined Cantonese cuisine in an elegant space with panoramic views. 5 ON 25 Cantonese Restaurant The… Read More
2022-05-06 23:07
It was not easy to get a reservation at Aoki Restaurant. We made our online reservation at this premier Japanese restaurant of the Les Amis group 3 weeks in advance, and even then, only a la… Read More
2022-05-04 23:15
The Dumpling Festival (端午节 “Duan Wu Jie”), or Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Dragon B… Read More
2022-05-02 23:07
Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面 and Joo Heng Wanton Noodles were what we ate for lunch recently at Toa Payoh West Market … Read More
2022-04-30 23:15
Looking for new dining options in Singapore in May 2022? There are exciting new restaurants and cafés that have opened recently. There are also existing F&B establishments with re… Read More
2022-04-28 23:07
What does The Mermaid taste like? We found out during a dinner at the Lao Beijing restaurant at Velocity, Novena Square (老北京) recently. Lao Beijing Novena Square It has… Read More
2022-04-22 23:15
Brunch places in Singapore are lovely spots for a leisurely meal. There is a wide range of cuisines to savour – from typical Australian cafe fare and local nasi lemak to Japanese delic… Read More
2022-04-20 23:07
Yi Qian Private Dining is a new Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese and Teochew fare. It is potentially a suitable place to celebrate after collecting a new Toyota or Lexus from the ot… Read More
2022-04-18 23:15
Beni Singapore at Mandarin Gallery is a small intimate fine-dining restaurant offering “Japanese reinterpretation of authentic French cuisine with Chef’s Table Experience”… Read More
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