The Chir Cafe + Bar – Korean Fusion Delights for Brunch and After-Dark in...
Korean fried chicken fans out there would have heard of the famed South Korean franchise Chir Chir making its home on our sunny little island. As a fried chicken lover myself, I caught wind that not...
View ArticleFamous Bukit Purmei Lor Mee Reopens in Bugis – Now Run By Uncle Teo’s Nephew!
Hands up if you are a die hard fan of Bukit Purmei Lor Mee. I visited their Bukit Purmei outlet in 2012 while I was still writing for the papers. That was one of the most memorable hawker features I...
View ArticleJia Wang Cafe – Hidden Zi Char Gem in Jalan Bukit Ho Swee!
Finding Jia Wang Cafe, a hidden zi char place, was like going on a treasure hunt — a bit of a journey but damn, were the rewards good! Plus, it’s also a short walk away from Tan’s Tutu Coconut Cake so...
View ArticleOld Airport Road Zheng Zong Lor Mee – Savoury Bowls of Braised Goodness at...
Of all hawker food, lor mee will always be one of my top five dishes in terms of taste and looks. My virgin experience with this dish was at Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee Zheng Zong Lor Mee in Old Airport Road...
View ArticleYong Xiang Carrot Cake – Png Kueh and Soon Kueh Pan-Fried in Carrot Cake...
I have been wanting to try Yong Xiang Carrot Cake for the longest time but whenever I am there for a meal, they are either closed or sold out for the day. Imagine the excitement when I had it for...
View ArticleChu and Co – Dual Concept Cafe & Gelato Lab with Fresh Bakes Daily
It has always been my dream to go to a cafe that has a full-on alfresco seating area because I just love the natural wind and I always enjoyed being in the sun. I was really elated when I found out...
View ArticleKin Hoi – Warm the Cockles of Your Heart at Holland Close
Boy meets girl…and opens a hum store with her? That’s right folks, Holland Close is now home to a stall specialising in shellfish like oysters, gong gong and cockles. Having started out as an...
View ArticleEquate Coffee – A New Cafe With a Minimalist Design in Tanjong Pagar
Busy busy busy. That’s how the lives of most whose offices are in Tanjong Pagar would be. However, in the midst of all the busyness, it’s always good to slow down for a moment and catch a breath. Maybe...
View ArticleThe Halal Corner – Can’t Get Enough of the Carbonara Beef Steak Roti John!
I’m always on the lookout for interesting (and delicious-looking) finds on Facebook – half the images in my gallery are screen-shots of places I intend to visit in the near future. There are so many...
View ArticleSweets Craftsman – Mount Fuji Swiss Rolls in Japanese-Style Cafe on Cavan Road
Let’s face it – we live in an era where the camera usually eats first because ain’t nothing more important than flexing aesthetic and delicious food on Instagram (guilty as charged). Desserts usually...
View ArticleInside Scoop – Artisanal Gelato & Waffles from Malaysian Chain in Kampong Glam
Ice cream parlours are a dime a dozen in Singapore, with new ones popping up all around the island almost every month. To me, what sets apart the good from the average are the uniqueness and intensity...
View ArticleMing Fa Duck Rice – Tender Braised Duck & Pork Belly at Hainanese Village
With just a simple signboard, Ming Fa Duck Rice might not look like they have a lot to offer. But as they say, don’t judge a book by its cover. The stall has a lot more than you might know. As I was...
View ArticleDona Manis Cake Shop – Old School Banana Pies and Life Changing Chocolate Tarts
As someone who is not a fan of anything sweet, especially chocolates and pastries, I seldom crave it. However, from time to time, I would think of the crumbly melt-in-my-mouth chocolate tarts and the...
View ArticleLa Strada – All You Need Is A Perfect Roasted Chicken
Sparsely decorated yet warm and inviting, La Strada is the kind of place where you’ll feel totally comfortable enjoying modern Italian food in an intimate setting. Executed with a sense of clarity and...
View ArticleMeng Boon Teochew Fishball Noodles – These Traditional Noodles With QQ...
Growing up, I’d often go over to my ah ma’s place for dinner and one of the things I always look forward to was her handmade fried fishballs and fishcakes. Now whenever I eat fishball noodles with...
View ArticleReimondo Seafood Congee – Fresh Seafood Congee With Wok Hei & Umami!
Reimondo Seafood Congee, the new kid on the block at Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, has joined the hipster hawker clan. The stall can be spotted easily after stepping off of the staircase on level 2....
View Article美味咖喱杂菜 Mei Wei Economic Bee Hoon – Come Early for these Crispy Chicken Wings...
Economic bee hoon has always been one of my favourite breakfast go-tos ever since I was a kid. I’ve always loved having a wealth of choices to mix and match the perfect set for myself (and that’s...
View Article58 Prawn Noodle and Minced Meat Noodle – A Shiok Bowl of Prawn Noodle Near...
Located on the outskirts of Bedok Reservoir Park is an unassuming coffee shop housing 58 Prawn Noodle which serves some mouthwatering prawn mee. To know if you’re in the right place, just look around...
View ArticleWen Kang Ji – Wanton Mee With Mouthwatering Char Siew!
Despite being open for only about a week at the newly renovated Golden Mile Food Centre, Wen Kang Ji is already garnering lots of attention online. I’m confident that Wen Kang Ji will be the next...
View ArticleThe Canopy Cafe – Get Delicious JB Fried Bee Hoon at Marina Bay Golf Course!
When I think of JB San Lou Bee Hoon, the first stall that comes to mind is JB Ah Meng in Geylang. My friend offered to bring me to The Canopy Cafe to check out their JB Fried Bee Hoon. It is a long...
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