Seribu Sari – Semi Buffet Indonesian Dining A Pleasant Treat
Rendezvous Grand Hotel was much known for its nasi padang eatery which had been around since the 1950s, and I nearly forgotten that it has moved to Clarke Quay central after a revamp two years ago....
View ArticleThe Ascot – English Gastrogrub Restaurant at The Grandstand Scores
New English restaurant The Ascot at The Grandstand has found a right name, called because it is known to be a famous English racecourse. It is located at the previously known Turf City, and you...
View ArticleDolce Tokyo – 313 Somerset Just Got Sweeter With New Japanese Italian Café +...
313 Somerset just got sweeter with the opening of Japanese-Italian café Dolce Tokyo. And also more Japanese with surrounding shops like Lowry’s Farm and Uniqlo at Level 3 (which look like where I can...
View ArticleTwo Face – Kopitiam by Day, Pizzeria by Night
Two Face at Tiong Bahru’s Eng Hoon Street is so appropriately named. In the morning, it is an old-school kopitiam selling super delicious yong tau foo, vegetarian bee hoon and mee pok. By the evening,...
View ArticleBing Sutt – When Starbucks Meets GOD
[Hong Kong] If you are looking for the most characteristic and photogenic Starbucks in the world, you may want to make your way to Hong Kong’s Bing Sutt at Duddell Street. After all, this Starbucks...
View ArticleOmakase Burger – Verdict of The Best Burger in Singapore
Omakase Burger. So much hype. 8 Days says it’s “possibly the best burger in Singapore” and Straits Times says the burger “is king”. That means I have to make it all the way to The Grandstand (former...
View ArticleJollibee Singapore – Hands Down, One of the Best Fried Chicken
It seems like the “Boycott Jollibee” page has brought the fastfood group more hype and success than ever. Initially accused of discrimination in hiring and preference for Filipino staff, Jollibee...
View ArticleMadam Kwan’s – Recommended Best Nasi Lemak in Malaysia
[Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia] Madam’s Kwan Nasi Lamak is recommended as the best nasi lemak by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia. This is really big deal, as the fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk is...
View ArticlePete’s Place – Serving Authentic Italian Cuisine For 40 Years
A fellow food blogger said that F&B in Singapore now is all about concept and marketing, not about taste. My reply was, the test of time will tell if the quality of the food is good. Pete’s Place...
View ArticleThe #SgMemory Project – A Singapore Nostalgic Food Tour
When I was young, I remember the satay man would appear at 5pm below my flat at the going of his ‘honk’. Excitedly, I would pass a large milo tin down using a rope, with some money inside, and pull a...
View ArticleMUSEO – Art, Food & Tea at Quayside Isle + Mezzanine Sets Giveaway!
Dining at MUSEO Quayside Isle is not just about its food, but the entire concept and experience. MUSEO (pronounced ‘moo-zay-o’) means museum in Italian, quite an appropriate name since this is one of...
View ArticleTim Ho Wan Singapore – Surprise! Just as Good, If Not Better Than Hong Kong’s
Yes Singapore. Tim Ho Wan, the cheapest One Michelin starred restaurant in the world has finally arrived at Plaza Singapura Atrium. There is so much anticipation, especially for its popular Baked Bun...
View ArticleBKT by Kong Kee – Three Styles of Bak Kut Teh in One Shop
Rarely do you find a Bak Kut Teh shop selling three different types of styles. At BKT by Kong Kee (not to be confused with Pastor Kong Hee), there are the Teochew peppery style, darker Hokkien type,...
View ArticleLoco Modern Tapas & Wine – Not Your Usual Tapas Bar
Loco Modern Tapas and Wine Bar has undergone quite a few changes despite being relatively new, all to meet the waves of challenges that come with F&B business. The addition of the word “Modern” to...
View ArticleLadurée Singapore – Famous Macaron Makers Arrives, and They Are Not Cheap
One of the world’s best known macaron makers Ladurée have arrived at Singapore, the first in Southeast Asia, and fans have been going gaga over these colourful little round things. Ladurée have opened...
View ArticleTamoya Udon – Finally, Some Decent Udon in Singapore
Spotted a new udon shop Tamoya Udon at a corner of Liang Court and its very Japanese vibes called me out to try it. Nope, never an udon person. Never had a decent bowl in Singapore at least – most...
View ArticleLipton High Tea Bar – World’s First Pop-Up High Tea Bar with Treats from Canele
Largest tea brand in the world Lipton has just launched the world’s first pop-up high tea bar in Singapore, found at Plaza Singapura’s Level 1 main atrium. You won’t want to miss this very special...
View ArticleOne Harbour Road – Exquisite Hong Kong Dim Sum with a View to Beat
[Hong Kong] One Harbour Road is ranked No 15 in the Miele Guide 2003 that celebrates Asia’s finest restaurants, selected after four rounds of judging. Perhaps this restaurant has been out of the radar...
View ArticleDaruma Ramen House – A Japanese Ramen Shop from… Hong Kong
New ramen shop Daruma Ramen House is actually not from Japan, but first set up in Hong Kong, re-created and updated by proprietor Charlie Chan. Before you feel too suspicious about its quality, Daruma...
View ArticleStraits Café – Annyeonghaseyo! International Buffet with a Taste of Seoul
Annyeonghaseyo 안녕하세요! It is about time that hotel buffets include an element of Korea in their selection. After being bombarded constantly by Korean pop culture and PSY’s Gentlemen, I am all for...
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