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Michelin Guide Singapore

Alma by Juan Amador – One Michelin Star European Restaurant

I never quite understood what is all the fuss about Michelin 1-star, 2-stars and 3-star restaurants until I dined at Alma by Juan Amador. I was happy enough with the Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls and restaurants but Alma but Juan Amador totally changed my mind about the Michelin-starred restaurants. Helmed by Singaporean Executive Chef Haikal […]

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Cafe

Riders Cafe – A Horsey Cafe

If you are a horse-lover or want to look at the majestic creatures but too scared to try horse-riding like I did, Riders Cafe is the perfect place for you. Riders Cafe – Decor Hidden behind lush greenery in the heart of Bukit Timah, Riders Cafe is located nex to Bukit Timah Saddle Club. You […]

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Desserts

Bing Bing Ice Cream Gallery – Artisanal Ice-Cream Parlour in HillV2

I have a colleague who stays at HillV2 and she was telling me about this small ice-cream shop located besides Hillview Market Place called Bing Bing Ice Cream Gallery. I was doing thrift-shopping at The Salvation Army Praisehaven Mega Family Thrift Store the other day when I remembered about this ice-cream shop and decided to […]

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Street Food

Menbolah – Korean Chinese Snack Menbosha in Singapore

Ever since I saw Korean-Taiwanese celebrity chef Lee Yeon Bok make menbosha on Youtube, I have been wanting to try this popular Korean-Chinese snack. Since I can’t fly to Korea due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the next best thing is to try to find it in Singapore. Thankfully, a shop named Menbolah has sprung up […]

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Chinese

A Kitchen 友间厨坊 – Northeastern Chinese in Jurong East

I recently discovered a new restaurant in Jurong East that specialises in Northeastern Chinese cuisine. A Kitchen 友间厨坊 is located in Vision Exchange, a small commercial building about 10 minutes away from Jurong East MRT station. I visited with a girlfriend on a Thursday evening and the restaurant was buzzing with activity. Business is so […]

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Buffet

Greenhouse – Forest-Themed International Buffet

I have always stayed in the western side of Singapore, Changi seems like a world away. If not for my colleague, I probably would never have visited Greenhouse in Dusit Thani Laguna. Greenhouse is one of the many dining establishments at Dusit Thani Laguana, a luxury golf resort in Changi. It is located within the […]

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Western

XW Western Grill – Halal Western with Free-Flow Side Dishes

If you love buffets because you can help yourself to unlimited servings, you will love XW Western Grill. This halal-certified restaurant offers free-flow side dishes with any order of main dish. There are currently 3 outlets, but I expect there will be more in the future. This concept reminds me of Javier’s Rotisserie & Salad […]

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Seafood

Dancing Crab (VivoCity) – American-Style Seafood

I saw many people posting pictures of themselves wearing a bib at a seafood restaurant. Google search reveals that this restaurant is Dancing Crab, a seafood concept restaurant by Tung Lok Group. Dancing Crab has two outlets, one in VivoCity and another at Orchard Central. I went to the  VivoCity outlet, which is located on […]

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Steamboat

Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat 国府珍锅 – Steamboat with Free-Flow Xiao Long Bao

I love to eat hotpot or steamboat, as you can see from all the steamboat restaurants I have been to. One of my favourite hotpot restaurant is Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat 国府珍锅. I wrote about my last visit to Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat in November 2016. The hotpot steamboat buffet is affordable, at S$27.90++ for […]

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Italian

Etna Italian Restaurant – Classic Italian Cuisine

I have been read many raving reviews of Etna Italian Restaurant and I have been wanting to try it out for myself. I finally got the chance when a friend agreed to join me for dinner tonight. Etna Italian Restaurant – Decor The white signage with the word “Etna” in red cursive font looks so […]