Tempura TENTEN is a new Japanese restaurant at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre that has taken over the spot previously occupied by Daikoukuya. Tempura TENTEN specializes in tendon and ramen. The restaurant is decked out in earthy hues complete with wooden tables and chairs. Seats are pretty limited, so it can get really […]
I have watched Say Chiizu Toast’s video on Facebook when it went viral on Facebook a few months ago and the stretchy cheese sandwich left a deep impression on me. Ever since then, I was on the lookout for news of this grilled cheese’s entry into Singapore. I was walking around the basement of Raffles […]
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Lunch at Tomi Sushi
I have visited Tomi Sushi back in 2016 and the delicious Japanese food left me with fond memories. Tomi Sushi was founded in Niigata in 1954 and has since opened 14 outlets in Japan. Singapore is Tomi Sushi’s first overseas expansion with a total of 4 outlets at Millenia Walk, Novena Square (Velocity), Katong V and […]
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OPPA BBQ – Cheap Korean BBQ in Jurong East
Korean barbecue has become very popular in Singapore over the past few years, thanks to the popularity of Korean dramas. Korean barbecue restaurants have been popping up in Singapore like wild mushroom. The west side of Singapore is getting its share of Korean barbecue restaurants such as K.Cook Korean BBQ and Steamboat Buffet (Westgate). I […]
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Qiu Lian Ban Mee – Still As Good As Ever
Qiu Lian Ban Mee is named after Madam Ong Qiu Lian, the simple housewife who came up with the delicious soup recipe and chilli sauce formula that has wowed Singaporeans ever since. Many of us grew up with Qiu Lian Ban Mee and we never grew tired of it. Qiu Lian Ban Mee has opened […]
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Shi Li Fang Taiwan Hot Pot
I stumbled upon Shi Li Fang when I was window-shopping in JCube one day. The snaking long queue quipped my curiosity and I went to investigate what everyone was queuing for. It turned out to be a Taiwan steamboat restaurant. I returned a few weeks later with a girlfriend and I got my first taste […]
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Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen (JEM)
My first encounter with Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen was at their Novena Square 2 outlet a few years ago and the memory of the “erupting volcano” stayed with me. On a recent trip to Jurong East, I was delighted to see that Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen has opened a new outlet in JEM. Those who stay in […]
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Kabe no Ana – Japanese-Style Pastas
Kabe no Ana was established in Japan in 1953, introducing wafu (Japanese-style) pasta to the world. It reminds me of my first introduction to Japanese-style pasta at Yomenya Goemen (CityLink). Kabe no Ana’s first and only outlet in Singapore is located at the basement of NEX Shopping Centre in Serangoon. It is a little hidden, […]
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Yellow Cab Pizza Co.
Did you know that a new pizza place has recently opened in CityLink Mall, taking over the corner where Starbucks used to be? It is the Yellow Cab Pizza Co. that specializes in New York style pizzas. Yellow Cab Pizza Co. offers both indoor (air-conditioned) and outdoor alfresco seating. Yellow Cab Pizza Co. offers Lunch […]
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10 of My Favorite Din Tai Fung Dishes
Way before Din Tai Fung was ranked as one of the Top 10 Restaurants in the World by The New York Times, my parents and I have been patronizing Din Tai Fung. Din Tai Fung has become my family’s go-to restaurant whenever we are looking for a good Chinese meal. Din Tai Fung’s emphasis in […]