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Korean

Gagahoho Ox-Tail Soup – Authentic Korean Restaurant

I chanced upon a TikTok video recommending Gagahoho Ox-Tail Soup. I was curious about the Korean version of oxtail soup so I decided to try out it out. The entrance of Gagahoho Ox-Tail Soup is located to the right of Hao Lai Wu Steamboat BBQ. It’s a tiny restaurant beautifully decorated with hanging cherry blossoms […]

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Korean

Ssak3 Korean BBQ & Bistro – 90 Minutes Unlimited Ssak3 Buffet

It’s ironic how I visit Bras Basah Complex regularly but I had no idea there is a Korean barbecue restaurant called Ssak3 Korean BBQ & Bistro on the second floor. It turned out Ssak was originally the Bras Basah branch of the Ssikkek Korean BBQ chain. It was renamed Ssak3 Korean BBQ & Bistro in […]

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Halal

The Dim Sum Place – Halal Dim Sums

Located near to Tipo Gnocchi is another halal restaurant that specializes in halal dim sum, The Dim Sum Place. The Dim Sum Place has three outlets – Bugis, The Centrepoint and Changi City Point. You can find the menu on their website. Dim Sum Har Gow or otherwise known as Crystal Shrimp Dumpling 水晶虾饺 [S$6.90 […]

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Steamboat

Hao Lai Wu Steamboat BBQ 好来屋火锅烧烤

As compared to ala carte steamboat like Hai Di Lao, I prefer buffet-style steamboat where I can eat all I want for a single price. I did a search online and found Hao Lai Wu Steamboat BBQ. Hao Lai Wu Steamboat BBQ has two outlets – one in bustling Chinatown and the other at Burlington […]

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Western

Alley on 25 – Good Value Set Lunch and Dinner

If you work around Bugis area, Alley on 25 is a great place for lunch or dinner. Located on the 25th floor of Andaz Singapore, Alley on 25 gives you stunning cityscape view of the surrounding while you indulge in delicious cuisine. Set Lunch & Dinner Alley on 25 offers two-course and three-course lunch and […]

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Chinese

Hong Kong Dim Sum Shop 香港点心专门店

I chanced upon Hong Kong Dim Sum Shop 香港点心专门店when I was out with a friend. The pictures of the dim sum dishes on the wall looks legit, I decided to check out the dim sum here. I have always thought Fortune Centre is a ghost town but I was pleasantly surprised by the buzz of […]

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Turkish

Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant

I had my first taste of Turkish cuisine at Derwish and it was such a delight. When Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant invited me for a food tasting, I accepted without hesitation. Decor In contrast to Derwish’s grandiosity, Cappadocia’s decor is more contemporary and modern. One side of the wall is covered with iconic hot air balloons […]

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Halal

Tipo Gnocchi – Halal Restaurant Specialising in Italian Dumpling

  It has been more than half a year since I last met up with Mariem and our meetup is long overdue. Mariem suggested we try out Tipo Gnocchi, a new concept store by the Tipo group. I remembered loving the handmade pasta at Tipo Strada so I believe I will be in good hands at […]

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Turkish

Derwish – Halal Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant

I didn’t know Singapore has such a vibrant Turkish culinary scene until my girlfriend suggested going to a Turkish restaurant called Derwish for our meetup. It turns out that the whole Bussorah Street is filled with Turkish restaurants. Bussorah Street is directly opposite Masjid Sultan and most Turkish restaurants are halal which attracts Muslims.  Among […]

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Japanese

Hakata Ikkousha Ramen (CHIJMES) – Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen

I have heard so much about Ikkousha Ramen (CHIJMES) but I never got the chance to try it out until now. Ikkousha Ramen specializes in tonkotsu ramen which is a speciality of Hakata, Fukuoka. You can find the full menu here. This is Ikkousha Ramen’s signature Tonkotsu Special [S$17/S$16]. Thin noodles accompany thick creamy pork […]