Singapore
An Instant Hit @ Bulgogi Syo (Woodleigh), Singapore
Newly opened, you can a unique 3-step hotstone grill concept directly imported from Korea at Bulgogi Syo. You may not know, “Bul” means fire, “Gogi” means meat and “Syo” means show. I guess you can figure out what the restaurant’s…
Impeccable Ingredients, Unassailable Soup Bases @ Chef Wai’s Noodle Bar, Singapore
Chef Wai’s Kitchen features Chinese dishes cooked using a tagine. The conical lid of a tagine helps trap steam and moisture to cook the food evenly while keeping the meat and vegetables tender and jiuicy. Sauerkraut Fish Crackers $5.50 Unexpectedly…
At Last! Private Dining Booths @ Ontama Don, Singapore
I have been waiting a looooooong time for a restaurant like Ontama Don. As a tourist in Japan, I would go to ramen shops with booths. I would sit inside and enjoy a very simple bowl of ramen. Nobody bothers me;…
From Dinosaur to David Beckham @ Trimmings (Dempsey), Singapore
Trimmings is a hair salon and spa extremely popular with expats. When I arrived on a Thursday morning, it was nearly full house. Housed in a black and white bungalow in the Dempsey area, the interior can be described as…
A Surprisingly Refined Dining Experience @ Vibez Bistro Bar, Singapore
In the highly competitive dining arena of UE Square is the under-rated gem Vibez Bistro Bar. Vibez Bistro Bar serves healthy Thai food. Vibez Bistro Bar uses only non-GMO, non-hormones-injected or antibiotics-fed fish/ meat/ eggs. In addition, they also substitute…
CBD-level French Cuisine in Kovan @ alkove bistro, Singapore
Nestled within the gentile residential neighbourhood of Kovan is the excellent new French bistro alkove bistro. French Onion Gratinee $12.99The sweetness of the onions hits you straight away. You also get the richness of the beef (?) broth. With the…
Modern Colonial Indian Cuisine @ Anglo Indian Cafe and Bar Chijmes, Singapore
Though it occupies a very central downtown location, I have never quite thought of Raffles City as a dining destination. Why? I don’t know. I mean, there certainly are restaurants in Raffles City but it just doesn’t pop into mind…
Affordable Thai Food in Tiong Bahru @ Soi 47 Tiong Bahru, Singapore
If you are a fan of Thai food, you probably are familiar with the restaurant Soi47. Starting from their first outlet in Toa Payoh, the restaurant has currently expanded to 4 outlets— Toa Payoh, King George’s Avenue, Clarke Quay and…
The Love Affair Continues….@ Warm Up Cafe (Star Vista), Singapore
After an inhumanly, punishingly busy period, I finally had the time to indulge in the finer things in life. And that of course includes dining. One of the best restaurants in town, and certainly one of my favourites, Warm Up…
The Good Old Familiar Flavours of Ah Ma @ 886 Bistro, Singapore
+886 is the country call code of Taiwan. The owner named his down-to-earth, no frills, air-conditioned bistro 886 as a tribute to his childhood and Taiwanese Ah-Ma (grandmother). He spent part of his childhood on Treasure Island before moving to…