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Bar

Smoke & Mirrors – Cocktail Bar with Spectacular View

I love cocktails but most of my girlfriends don’t drink so I have not had the chance to explore any cocktail bars in Singapore. A date recently brought me to Smoke & Mirrors, a cocktail bar with magnificent view.  Smoke & Mirrors is housed on level 6 of the National Gallery Singapore, one of the […]

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Burger

CLOVE – Handcrafted Burgers and Shakers from Former Buffet Restaurant

CLOVE, the all-day dining buffet restaurant on level 2 of Swissotel The Stamford has been revamped into a casual western restaurant that specializes in burgers and shakers.  The transformation into a fast food restaurant is understandable given the current Covid-19 pandemic situation globally which makes the resumption of buffets highly unlikely in the near future.  […]

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Japanese

Standing Sushi Bar Salmon Madness – $3 Salmon Sashimi

A friend recently told me that Standing Sushi Bar has Salmon Madness on Mondays and Thursdays where 5 pieces of salmon sashimi is only S$3.  I love salmon sashimi but it is usually quite expensive in Singapore. The last place I saw salmon sashimi on the menu was at MIZ Japanese Restaurant where a plate […]

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Bakery

Tiong Bahru Bakery (Funan Mall) – Delicious Pastries in Cafe Atmosphere

I was on my way to visit Urban Farm @ Funan when I saw Tiong Bahru Bakery (Funan Mall).  Master baker Gontran Cherrier founded Tiong Bahru Bakery in 2012. He operated the first store at Eng Hoon Street under Spa Esprit Group. Tiong Bahru Bakery now has 6 outlets spread across Singapore.  Tiong Bahru Bakery […]

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Japanese

Sho Ryu Ramen (Funan Mall) – New Hakata Ramen Restaurant

I was in Funan Mall recently where I discovered a new ramen restaurant, Sho Ryu Ramen.  Sho Ryu Ramen specializes in hakata ramen just like Hakata Ikkousha Ramen. Hakata ramen originated from the district Hakata in Fukuoka city of western Kyushu. Fishermen working in the Hakata district used to eat this ramen because it was […]

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Myanmar

Inle Myanmar Restaurant – Authentic Myanmar Cuisine in Peninsular Plaza

It has been two months since I came back from Myanmar and I have been missing the delicious food I had there. I especially miss Lucky Seven Tea Shop’s Samosa Salad and Tea Leaf Salad from Mya Shwe Maung Tea Shop. (Please visit Myanmar page to see all my blog posts on Myanmar.)  Luckily for […]

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Chinese

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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Buffet

Buffet Town International Buffet Restaurant

Eating is a national pastime in Singapore and buffets are extremely popular in Singapore because you get to try many different foods in one seating. Buffet Town at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre is impossible to miss with its bright fluorescent sign, taking over space previously occupied by Shokudo Japanese Food Bazaar. The […]

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Desserts

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory – Cheese Ice-Cream, Anyone?

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory was founded in Japan in 2011. Combining high-quality milk and cheese with carefully selected ingredients from all over the world, Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory wants to create sweets that will make you “hoppe ga ochiru” – make your cheeks drop. Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory’s flagship store in Singapore is located at […]

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Salad

Aloha Poke – The Pioneer of Poke Bowl Opens New Out in CityLink Mall

Poke (pronounced “Poh-Kay”) is a type of raw fish salad that is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine. Traditionally, poke consists of seasoned aku (tuna) or he’e (octopus) tossed with maui onions, inamona (a condiment made of roasted salted candlenut), soy sauce, green onions and sesame oil.  Aloha Poke was founded by two couples who had […]