• Restaurants,  Singapore

    Cuba Libre Frasers Tower, Singapore

    I used to work in Shenton Way.  It was a depressing, gastronomic desert back then.  During lunch time, all those depressed office workers could only go to the food court inside Amara shopping mall, or the hawker centre next to…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Alter Ego, Singapore

    Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Batman and Bruce Wayne, Geminis,  I think I understand the concept of alter egos and the underlying allure. The aptly named Alter Ego is an interesting bistro that straddles both healthy food (poke bowls) and…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    7Dish Cafe, Johor Bahru

    7Dish Cafe is a “cafe-in-a-garden” located at Sutera Mall.  Note: please don’t be like me and run around inside the mall; you will never find the cafe.  The cafe is located right beside the main entrance (taxi stand) of the…

  • Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Brasserie 25, Kuala Lumpur

    Hotel Stripes, Kuala Lumpur, has been strategically built on the ground floor of six shop houses that has been converted into a boutique hotel, thoughtfully designed for the best creative effect. Its creativity has clinched a spot in the Autograph…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Aticca (Permas City), Johor Bahru

    Aticca is a swanky bistro-bar located in the dining enclave that is Permas City.  The atmosphere is casual,  comfortable and convivial.  They have a very well-stocked bar and wine cellar.  Apple Martini RM$29.90 Rum, vodka, triple sec, fresh apple The…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    BlackFairy Coffee, Singapore

    BlackFairy Coffee is a new cafe with a chic ambience. Minty Cucumber S$8.90 Seriously refreshing.  It tasted strong and authentic with a lovely green colour.You can taste the individual components of lime, mint and cucumber. Beef Stew S$15.90 Heartwarming comfort…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Saveur (Century Square), Singapore

    Saveur is a modern chic French bistro located in Tampines, in the shopping mall Century Square.   Century Square is just 5 mins by foot away from Tampines subway station. Note: if you run around inside Century Square looking for Saveur,…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Fascination and Kitchen, Johor Bahru

    Quality Cuisine that stands its own in any Major City Fascination and Kitchen is the latest cafe-in-a-garden concept to open in Johor Bahru. Taking over the shoplot vacated by A.Felix cafe,  the cafe is bloody gorgeous!  There are plenty of…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    My Sweet Hut, Johor Bahru

    My Sweet Hut is a very popular cafe.  I went on Friday during lunchtime and it was full house.    They have only recently celebrated their 2nd anniversary and did a facelift to their restaurant.  The atmosphere is warm and homely.…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Jones the Grocer (Dempsey), Singapore

    Dempsey Hill used to be an area of British Army barracks.  Now, these buildings have been conserved and converted to bistros, food and beverage outlets.  Dempsey Hill is a popular dining enclave. Among all the restaurants at Dempsey Hill is…