PasarBella is derived from the Malay word “Pasar” which means “marketplace” and “Bella” which means “beautiful” in Italian. Inspired by the quirky and rustic interior of Covent Garden in London and the rich aromatic scents of fresh organic produce in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, PasarBella is a marketplace where traders of all kinds congregate to […]
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PasarBella (Suntec City): Wolf Burgers
PasarBella is derived from the Malay word “Pasar” which means “marketplace” and “Bella” which means “beautiful” in Italian. Inspired by the quirky and rustic interior of Covent Garden in London and the rich aromatic scents of fresh organic produce in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, PasarBella is a marketplace where traders of all kinds congregate to […]
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Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar 2016
I am ashamed to call myself a Singaporean. In all the 20 years of living in Singapore, I have never heard of the Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar, until a friend tagged me in a Facebook post. Geylang Serai lies of the heart of the extensive eastern suburb of Singapore where many Malays and Javanese […]
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[Closed] All Things Nice
Situated just opposite of the Food Republic food court at the basement of Suntec City Mall, All Things Nice is a dessert shop that sells Asian desserts that grew up with generations of Singaporeans. They may use the Food Republic’s tableware and cutleries but they are not part of the Food Republic. I have been […]
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Dian Xiao Er (JEM)
Dian Xiao Er has been around for as long as I can remember, but I have not had the chance to try the food until today. The interior of Dian Xiao Er restaurants is designed to mimic the traditional Chinese tea houses and inns, complete with round red lanterns and wooden tables and chairs. Soup […]
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Punggol Nasi Padang (Suntec City)
I chanced upon this tiny eatery at the back of one of the basement alley in Suntec City Mall on a recent food hunt. This hole-in-the-wall eatery is actually a franchise of the famous Punggol Nasi Padang. It’s so nice to be able to sample the foods without having to go all the way to […]
I have always thought that Bao Today sells only steamed baos, much like Just Dough. My doctor and colleague laughed their heads off when I told them about my assumption.They brought me to Bao Today for lunch, and I realized how wrong I was. Bao Today turned out to be a Cantonese restaurant that serves […]
The founder, Yang Zhan Xi’s fascination with coffee led him to create a blend of coffee that has the distinct aroma of Hawaii coffee. This, coupled with popularity of Western cuisine in Hong Kong then, was how Honolulu Coffee Shop was established in 1940. Honolulu Coffee Shop has moved to its current location at Wan […]
Suntec City’s exorbitant rental makes it very hard for small establishments to stay alive and Pack’d is one such case. Pack’d has closed down after just a few months of operation. The space has been idle for a few months now and it has been recently taken over by Just Dough, a cafe-style restaurant that […]
I have walked past Workshop Element (W.E.) Cafe many times but a nasty cold has robbed me of my sense of tasteso I had to put off trying it out. After a whole month of tasteless food, I have finally returned to the land of the living. Now, let’s try out that pretty little cafe! […]