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Vietnamese

Ngon: Deliciously Vietnam

After a major refurbishment exercise, the basement of One Raffles Place (formerly known as OUB Centre) has been transformed into a food haven featuring more than 40 food outlets.  Ngon means “delicious” in Vietnam and that is exactly what this restaurant hopes to achieve: bringing you “Deliciously Vietnam” (that’s their slogan) food.  Helmed by Vietnamese […]

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Western

Coffee Club (Marina Square) – Afternoon Treats for 2

Coffee Club (now known as O’Coffee Club) has come up with an afternoon tea set named Afternoon Tea for Two.  The three-tiered rack consists of mini sandwiches, French pastries, scones and a choice of freshly brewed coffee or a selection of premium gryphon teas. Although it’s supposed to be for two person, there is more […]

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Chuen Chuen Cafe 白沙浮津津 (Tan Quee Lan Street)

Chuen Chuen Cafe is apparently quite famous for its chicken rice. I have walked past this restaurant many times and I have never had the chance to actually try the food. I was in the Bugis area with my parents, we decided to have lunch here. Personally, I don’t feel there is anything special about […]

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Japanese

Menzo Butao (Marina Square)

Menzo Nutao is founded by Yasuhiko Kurata who is a well-known ramen producer in Japan with 23 outlets in Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, US, Thailand and Taiwan.   Menzo Butao has just two kinds of ramen: a  Hakata Ramen, which is available in three distinctive soups: Butao (White – original), Kuroo (Black – thick) and […]

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Chinese

Joyden Canton Kitchen (HillV2) – Fresh Cantonese Dim Sum

HillV2 is a new shopping mall that has just been completed last year. Nestled in Hillview Avenue which is in the Bukit Batok area, its secluded location gives the shopping mall an “atas” feel, catering mostly to families living in the prime locale of Upper Bukit Timah. It features an up-scale supermarket Hillview Market Place, […]

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Japanese

Hifumi (Marina Square)

Individually-packed wet towels and chopsticks to ensure hygiene.  The free-flow side dishes is probably the biggest draw of this restaurant. Some of the more notable side dishes are Sweet Potato with Honey Lemon, Chawanmushi and Chicken & Vegetable Ankake. Don’t even bother trying the the rest such as Zaru Udon with Spicy Sauce which tastes […]

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Local Delights Western

Rocky Masters (Bugis)

I have passed by this cafe numerous times, but I have always thought it is a up-scale cafe because the exterior looks very posh. When I finally mustered up the courage to walk through the door, I was surprised to find a menu that consists of both Western fare and local delights.  No Pork, No […]

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Tea Loft (Suntec City)

As I have mentioned in an earlier post, Bread Society serves Western all-day breakfast. Well, apparently Bread Society is not making enough money, so the space has been re-renovated to serve both Asian Delights and Western. The cafe has been renamed Tea Loft while bakery will continue to be known as Bread Society. Having tried […]

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Kimchi Korean Restaurant

It has been a little more than a year since Kimchi Korean Restaurant opened its first outlet in Suntec City Mall. Helmed by Head Chef Choi Ming Chul who has experience working at Ritz Carlton and Marina Bay Sands, bringing you authentic Korean cuisine. I have always liked Korean spoon and chopstick because the beautiful […]

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Chinese

Paradise Dynasty (VivoCity)

Paradise Dynasty is part of Paradise Group Holdings, a upcoming food company that has been fast expanding into Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan and Hong Kong.   Shredded Potatoes with Capsicum 家乡凉拌土豆丝 is a tasty appetiser although the portion is too small. It is made with bean sprouts, celery strips, carrots strips, dou gan strips, mushroom […]