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Hawker

272 Homemade Pau Dim Sum

Little did I realize, there are actually quite a few dim sum places in Bukit Batok. I chose the one with the highest rating on Google reviews – 272 Homemade Pau Dim Sum. This is a hawker stall located in Block 272 Bukit Batok East Avenue 4, hence the name. The baos are definitely homemade, […]

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Steamboat

New Udon Mookata

I have been wanting to try New Udon Mookata ever since it moved out from the en bloc Golden Mile Complex. New Udon Mookata has since moved to 119 Lavender Street. The nearest MRT station is Lavender and go to Exit B. Walk to the left and turn left when you see Aperia Mall. Walk […]

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Chinese

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 […]

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Chinese

Black Society 黑社会 – High Class Chinese Cuisine

Don’t be intimidated by the restaurant’s name Black Society or its black-theme decor. Despite its name and appearance, Black Society is actually a high-class Chinese restaurant. The white-and-black decor and green ceiling foliage makes this a great place for business meals, family gatherings or dates. The Food We got a few dim sum from the […]

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Chinese

Hong Kong Street Restaurant Novena

Even though it is located in Novena, Hong Kong Street Restaurant Novena remains very much a family-style restaurant. You will see multi-generation families enjoying a meal together on weekend dinnertime. There are more than 100 dishes to choose from. There is a large selection of soup, meat, seafood, vegetable and rice/noodles dishes. The Food Prawn […]

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Italian

Pietrasanta The Italian Restaurant

Hidden by a flight of stairs outside the entrance of Fusionpolis, Pietrasanta The Italian Restaurant is a hidden gem of Italian restaurant in One North. The warm and inviting ambiance reminds me of iO Italian Osteria in HillV2. Pietrasanta The Italian Restaurant specializes in cuisine from the Tuscany region of Italy. The Food The meal […]

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Western

No Horse Run – Locally Inspired Gelato Cafe with Average Food

There is a new shop at basement 2 of Westgate and it has the weirdest name ever – No Horse Run. No Horse Run is a direct translation of the Hokkien term “bo beh zao” which means “incomparable and in a league on its own”. The original No Horse Run store in Yishun only offers […]

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Cafe

Whisk & Paddle – Cafe in Bukit Gombak Park Perfect for Brunch

I always lament that there are no good cafes around Bukit Gombak until Burpple introduced me to Whisk & Paddle. Decor This glasshouse cafe is located at the entrance of Bukit Gombak Park and it’s just a 10-minute walk from Bukit Gombak MRT station. The cafe is surrounded on all side by greenery. The inside […]

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Chinese

Imperial Restaurant 宏仁堂御膳餐厅

My mother told me excitedly the other day that she recently discovered a great Chinese restaurant called Imperial Restaurant. The restaurant used to have an in-house Chinese physician who will give diners health diagnosis. Even though there’s no more in-house Chinese physician, the restaurant still adheres to the founding values of serving “tasty, healthy and […]

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Halal

Charr’d Steakhouse – Halal A5 Japanese Wagyu

It’s been almost a year since I last met up with my girlfriend at Tipo Gnocchi. She knows I love a good steak so she suggested Charr’d Steakhouse which opened in March this year. Charr’d Steakhouse is located between Eunos and Kembangan stations. It’s a good 15 minutes walk from either station, perfect for working […]