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Asian

La Cafe & Bar by Masterpiece – Western, Asian and Filipino Cuisine

“La” means “the” in French so I thought La Cafe & Bar by Masterpiece is a French restaurant. French food is known to be notoriously expensive, I was hesitant about visiting this restaurant.  A closer look at the menu reveals that La Cafe & Bar is actually an Asian restaurant. This restaurant serves not only […]

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Korean

Hansang Korean Family Restaurant – Pricey Authentic Korean Restaurant

Hidden in the labyrinth of shops on the third floor of Square 2 @ Velocity, Hansang Korean Family Restaurant is not the easiest to find. The name says “family restaurant” so I was expecting a cosy family-style restaurant but it turned out to be a grand modern restaurant in dark brown wooden colors. The 12-page […]

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Chinese

Din Tai Fung’s Steamed Chicken Soup (Home-Cook Recipe)

Din Tai Fung is my favorite Chinese restaurant. The food quality at Din Tai Fung is consistently good.  Out of 10 of My Favorite Din Tai Fung Dishes, I want to put the spotlight on Steamed Chicken Soup. Everytime I order this soup, I am always amazed how such a clear soup can have such depth […]

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Bakery

4 Places for Bolo Bao (Pineapple Bun) in Singapore

On a recent visit to Tai Cheong Bakery at Square 2 @ Novena, I was feeling generous and treated my colleagues to their famous egg tarts. As we sat down to enjoy the delicious egg tarts, the conversation strayed from Hong Kong egg tarts to Hong Kong bolo bao (pineapple buns).  Bolo bao, otherwise known […]

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Desserts

Belle-Ville Pancake Cafe (Square 2 @ Novena) – Soft Fluffy Pancakes

Belle-Ville Pancake Cafe has been around since 1958 which originated from Osaka, Japan. Belle-Ville Pancake Cafe opened its first Singapore outlet in Bugis Junction in 2018. It was so successful that it has even been featured on Michelin Guide Singapore 2018. This is Belle-Ville Pancake’s outlet in Square 2 @ Novena. As you can see […]

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Local Delights

Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak (Square 2 @ Novena)

Whenever I bought lunch at Warung Kampung, I saw a long queue at Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak next door. A quick search revealed that Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak is a hugely popular hawker stall that originated from Boon Lay Place.  It is not only famous for their delicious nasi lemak but also for […]

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Italian

PocoLoco – Hidden Gem of Italian Restaurant at Royal Square @ Novena

Royal Square @ Novena is a mixed development that houses Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, Royal Square Medical Centre and a few retail shops. This is hardly the place I would expect to find an Italian restaurant. PocoLoco stands proudly on the second level of Royal Square @ Novena. The front of the restaurant doesn’t […]

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Western

Caveman Food (Square 2 @ Novena) – Paleo-Friendly Meals

Paleo diet is also known as Caveman diet, Stone Age diet or Paleolithic diet mimics what prehistoric humans used to eat. This includes vegetables, fruits, nuts, roots and meat – food that can be obtained by hunting and gathering.  Caveman Food is one of the restaurants in Singapore that serves paleo-friendly foods. I had lunch […]

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Indonesian

Warung Kampung (Square 2 @ Novena) – Indonesian and Thai in Square 2 Basement

Warung Kampung has been selling Indonesian nasi padang at the basement of Clark Quay Central since October 2014. Warung Kampung emphasizes on serving authentic Indonesian cuisine, following recipes that originated from Indonesia. The spices and ingredients used in the dishes are prepared fresh daily. Warung Kampung does not use Monosodium glutamate (MSG), preservatives or artificial […]

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Chinese

Xin Wah Kee (Velocity @ Novena Square) – Casual Chinese Restaurant

My stomach has been a little sensitive for the past few days. I wanted to have something soupy for lunch and a colleague recommended fish soup from  Xin Wah Kee.   Although Xin Wah Kee’s Chinese name 新華記 is the same as the popular Hong Kong cha chaang teng 新華記, they are not the same […]