Located at the basement of The Cathay, Misato is a contemporary chic and casual Japanese dining restaurant. Though it has only been open since May 2015, the exquisite presentation and emphasis on using only the freshest ingredients imported from Japan has garnered many rave reviews. I was really there to try Misato Onyakodon which is their bestseller but […]
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Milk & Honey (JEM)
Singapore has finally caught on the soft-serve ice-cream and frozen yogurt craze from Taiwan and Korea. First there was llaollao and next came Milk & Honey. You can either get one of the signature parfaits or you can design your own parfait with their huge selection of sauces and toppings. Royal Honey is one of […]
Ever since my first introduction to the Vietnamese cuisine at NamNam Noodle Bar, Vietmamese cuisine has stolen a place in my heart. I love theit use of fresh seasonal ingredients to create dishes that are clean and nutritious. I discovered So Pho on a recent trip to JEM. The restaurant looks so classy and well-decorated […]
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Olive Vine
Olive Vine‘s unpretentious yet amazingly delicious food has left a deep impression on me. I’m guessing that many people share my sentiments, judging from the packed restaurant everyday. I have said it and I am going to say it again: the Mushroom Soup sucks. It tastes like a diluted version of Campbell soup, but at […]
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Chicken Hot Pot (Westgate)
Riding on the hotpot wave that is still going strong in Singapore, Chicken Hot Pot is a franchise from Hong Kong. There are four choices to choose from: Chicken Hotpot, Scandalously Spicy Shrimp, Beef Behemoth and Fish in a Pot. Small is good for 1-2 person, medium is for 3-4 people while large is better […]
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Mak’s Noodles
Mak’s Noodle originated from Hong Kong in 1968, specializing in wanton noodles that even the President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-Shek has tried. It is claimed that the recipe has remained unchanged, passed down from generation to generation. I have visited both The Centrepoint and Westgate outlets and put together a post so […]
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Tonkatsu Bistro by Ma Maison (Westgate)
Believe it or not, tonkatsu is actually an adaptation of the Western deep-fried breaded chicken. The Japanese adopted this cooking technique in the 19th century, replacing chicken with pork. The Japanese tonkatsu has grown to become one of the world’s favorite foods. Established food critic, Ladyironchef, says Tonkatsu by Ma Maison “has one of the […]
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Cocoa Colony (Suntec City)
Cocoa Colony was founded in 1848 by two Spanish aristocrat brothers, Carlos and Louie, when they accidently stumbled upon ”Amazonian Gold” cocoa beans when they were shipwrecked. Not only is cocoa delicious, it has various health benefits too. Cocoa is a powerful antioxidant, it improves blood flow, prevents weight gain, protects your skin and even […]
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Chicken Up (Jurong East)
Korean Fried Chicken is all the rage in Singapore right now with restaurants popping up like popcorn chicken. I must say, the Korean method of double-frying the chicken and adding addictive sauces has transformed the humble fried chicken into quite something else. After having tried 4 Fingers, the Korean Fried Chicken that started this craze, […]
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Hakata Ippudo (Westgate)
Ippudo, also known as Hakata Ippudo in Japan, was first started in 1985 in Fukuoka City of Japan. Ippudo has since expanded to become a Japanese ramen chain restaurant with outlets in 13 countries and counting. Ippudo arrived in Singapore in 2009 with its flagship outlet in Mandarin Gallery. Many well-established food bloggers unanimously agree […]