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A Kitchen (Bukit Panjang) – Northeastern Chinese Restaurant Chain

I finally got to visit the dongbei restaurant that my father has been telling me about in Bukit Panjang and it turned out to be another outlet of A Kitchen 友间厨坊. I have already been to its Jurong East and Novena outlets, I know the quality of the food will not disappoint. A Kitchen 友间厨坊 […]

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Nanjing Impressions 南京大排档 – Authentic Nanjing Cuisine

Now you don’t have to fly all the way to Nanjing to get a taste of Nanjing cuisine with the newly-opened Nanjing Impressions. I can’t get enough of the interior decor which resembles a Nanjing courtyard complete with fake tile roof and granite pillars. The hanging lantern lights and wooden tables and chairs really bring […]

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A Kitchen 友间厨坊 – Northeastern Chinese Cuisine in Novena

Among the Chinese restaurants specialising in Northeastern Chinese cuisine, A Kitchen 友间厨坊 seems to be doing the best with 3 outlets and a fourth outlet opening in Punggol soon. I visited the outlet in Vision Exchange, Jurong East 2 years back and I am going to try out the outlet at Novena. The Novena outlet […]

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Beaulieu House – Colonial Style Restaurant in Sembawang Park

I was attending an event in Sembawang Park when I discovered a hidden gem of a restaurant by the name of Beaulieu House. It used to be the seaside house of a David family who worked in the mining business. It was acquired in the 1910s by the colonial government and housed senior engineers, surveyors […]

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Qin Ji Rougamo – New Rou Jia Mo Restaurant in Clementi Mall

Just when I thought Clementi Mall is getting stale and Qin Ji Rougamo opened in Clementi Mall. Roujiamo or rougamo is a popular street food from Shaanxi that is gaining popularity in Singapore in recent years. Qin Ji Rougamo focuses only on rougamo and Shaanxi rice noodles with a small selection of sides and drinks. […]

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Master He BBQ Restaurant 何师傅烤骨头

Besides Chinatown, Geylang is another place where you can find many Northeastern-Chinese (东北菜) restaurants. The restaurant that I wanted to visit has closed down so I ended up having dinner at Master He BBQ Restaurant 何师傅烤骨头. The Food Special Roasted Spine 特色烤棒骨 [S$4] is the speciality here. You have the grab the huge bone with […]

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Shanghai Tan Pan-Fried Bun – Authentic Shanghainese Cuisine

Shanghai Tan Pan-Fried Bun has recently opened a new outlet in 321 Clementi. I have fond memories of the food so my colleagues and I decided to check out if the food is still as good. Shanghai Appetizers Braised Pork Rib with Special Home-made Sauce 外婆家糖醋小排 [S$8.80] is finger-licking addictive. It has the perfect balance […]

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TungLok Teahouse 同乐小聚 – Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng

I must have walked past TungLok Teahouse at least a hundred times yet I have never tried the food there until I went there for a business lunch. Interior The interior reminds me of a Hong Kong cha chaan teng with stripped  sofas in red and green colors. Industrial lamps in bright colors and black-and-white […]

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Xi Men Jie – Wholesome Taiwanese Meals

I first noticed Xi Men Jie 西门街 in the basement of Westgate, and then again in Funan Mall. A search on Google reveals that Xi Men Jie is actually a chain restaurant with 8 outlets in different parts of Singapore. Let see how the food at Xi Men Jie compares with WANt Food Taiwanese Delights. […]

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Yan Palace Restaurant 燕阁大酒楼

I have heard so much about Yan Palace Restaurant. Every time there is talk about having dim sum, everyone will unanimously suggest Yan Palace Restaurant. If you are coming on Sunday morning, it’s a good idea to make a booking at 10am because the place becomes really busy by 11am. Decor The whole restaurant is […]