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Honguo (Raffles City Shopping Centre) – Yunnan Delicacy with More Than 100 Years of History

Located beside Tempura TENTEN, you can’t miss 红锅HonGuo with its bright red and black signage. I have walked past this Chinese restaurant quite a few times but I have never wanted to try their food until I read the story behind their signature dish, Cross Bridge Vermicelli.  I like the spaciousness of the restaurant all decked […]

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Michelin Guide Singapore

New Ubin Seafood (Hillview) – Cze Char Restaurant that Also Offers Italian, American, Indian and French Cuisine

New Ubin Seafood was first established in 1986 on the north shore of Pulau Ubin, serving up quality kampong-style seafood. New Ubin Seafood moved to mainland Singapore when the Singapore government acquired Pulau Ubin in 1992.  News of their quality seafood spread like wildfire and the restaurant was awarded Michelin Guide Singapore Bib Gourmand in […]

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Chinese

Treasures Yi Dian Xin by Imperial Treasure (Raffles City)

I see a long queue outside this restaurant at the back of Raffles City Shopping Centre B1 every day during lunch hour and I was curious what is so special about this restaurant. One day, my curiosity got the better of me and a look at the menu reveals that this is a new dim […]

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Chinese

Da Dong Prawn Noodle – That Famous Prawn Noodle in Joo Chiat

I was accompanying my friend who was running an errand in Joo Chiat and we were looking for a place to have lunch. Da Dong Prawn Noodles big red signboard caught our attention and the words “since 1966” which means that this stall has over 40 years of history.  A search on Google revealed that […]

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Chinese

LeNu Chef Wai’s Noodle Bar (VivoCity) – Taiwanese Noodles

My mother and I decided to have an impromptu movie date one day. I made my way to VivoCity after work and since it was still an hour before the movie starts, I decided to get some dinner. I found this new Taiwanese noodle restaurant called LeNu which can literally be translated into “Happy Cow”. […]

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Chinese

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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Michelin Guide Singapore

Kok Sen Restaurant – Old School Zi Char Restaurant

Kok Sen has been in operation on Keong Sai Road for almost 50 years, the restaurant has now been passed down to the 3rd generation. Apparently, Kok Sen has been mentioned in Michelin Guide 2016 under the category “inspector’s favourite for good value under S$45″.  Kok Sen has been the recipient of the “www.TheGreenBook.com Best […]

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Chinese

Din Tai Fung (Raffles City) – A Little Disappointed

I am sure most Singaporeans are not unfamiliarity with Din Tai Fung, a Taiwan restaurant chain famous for its xiaolongbao. Din Tai Fung gained international recognition when it was named one of the Top Ten Restaurants in the World by The New York Times in 1993 and subsequently the Silvercord Branch in Tsim Sha Tsui, […]

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Seafood

Melben Seafood (Ang Mo Kio)

Mellben Seafood was founded by Melvin Soon in 1979. Over the years, Mellben Seafood has expanded into a 3-outlet family business that is well-known in Singapore.  Let’s go and check out what is so special about this Mellben Seafood. Mellben Seafood is renowned for its Claypot Crab Bee Hoon Soup so we ordered a portion with additional […]

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Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant – Handmade Dim Sum since 1962

Located at the heart of Jalan Besar, Swee Choon has been serving delicious Dim Sum to Singaporeans from all walks of life for almost 50 years. The restaurant is still decorated like a traditional coffee-shop in the olden times, but much cleaner and well-lit. The walls are decorated with photos of celebrities who have patronized […]