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Italian

Fortuna – Sicilian and Neapolitan Flavours

Singapore has no shortage of fabulous Italian restaurants from the elegant Sospiri to my favorite iO Italian Osteria. Joining the Italian dining scene is Fortuna. Fortuna is the second venture of three friends – Omar Tutino, Ergon Marzaioli and Giorgio Sorce – who started Fortuna Drink & Eat in Sydney in 2021. Omar Tutino is […]

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Japanese

Mitsu Sushi Bar – Super Fresh Sashimi and Sushi

A new friend that I made during a hiking trip was returning back to the US and I wanted to treat him to a farewell dinner. He said he wanted to have some good sushi so I brought him to Mitsu Sushi Bar. Mitsu Sushi Bar is a small Japanese restaurant on Duxton Road that […]

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Italian

Pasta Brava – Oldest Italian Restaurant in Singapore

Thank you Sofi, owner and chef, for inviting me to review Pasta Brava. Pasta Brava opened in 1991, making it one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Singapore with 32 years of heritage. Sofi bought over this restaurant 8 years ago and opened Sofi Cafe + Keto + Rooftop Bar next door, merging the two into […]

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Local Delights

Singapore Crawfish Ramen – First and Only in Singapore

I was in the Downtown area one day and I was feeling hungry so I turned to Burpple for restaurant recommendations. Among all the food places listed on Burpple, Singapore Crawfish Ramen caught my attention. A little search online reveals that this ramen stall is opened by “Ah Girls Go Army” actress Debra Loi. Not […]

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Italian

Etna Italian Restaurant – Classic Italian Cuisine

I have been read many raving reviews of Etna Italian Restaurant and I have been wanting to try it out for myself. I finally got the chance when a friend agreed to join me for dinner tonight. Etna Italian Restaurant – Decor The white signage with the word “Etna” in red cursive font looks so […]

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Korean

The Go Gi Jip Korean BBQ – Korean BBQ Restaurant

Two restaurants in Singapore serves Korean marinated raw crab, ganjang gejang.  I have already been to Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant, today I am visiting The Go Gi Jip to try out their ganjang gejang among other things. There is very limited reservation at The Go Gi Jip, most likely you will have to go down […]

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Korean

Guiga Korean BBQ Restaurant – Korean Marinated Crab and Korean BBQ

I have been binge-watching this Korean YouTuber Tzuyang, it’s amazing how much this petite girl can eat in one seating! There was one video where she ate gejang which is Korean marinated crab. I have had my fair share of Korean food but I have never had gejang in Singapore. A search online revealed that only […]

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Korean

O.BBa Jjajang & BBQ – Quality Meats and Delicious Korean Cuisine

I have been to the O.BBa Jjajang in Tanjong Pagar, but only for jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk. O.BBa Jjajang & BBQ may look like an ordinary Korean barbecue restaurant but don’t be deceived by its humble appearance. It is hugely popular and many Singaporeans will willingly wait for hours just to dine there.  O.BBa Jjajang & […]

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Cafe

Kreams Krafthouse – Instagram-Worthy Korean Cafe with Maple Leaves

Korean cafes have been opening one after another thanks to Korean dramas. Besides being featured in that certain Korean drama, there is nothing to set it apart from any other cafes.  But a cafe with maple leaves? Now, that’s something new.  If you want to visit Kreams Krafthouse, try to visit on a weekday. I […]

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Japanese

Menya Sanji (Tanjong Pagar) – Kagoshima Ramen Restaurant

Singaporeans love a good bowl of Japanese ramen anytime, which explains why Japanese ramen shops have been popping up in Singapore like wild mushrooms. I have been eyeing this Menya Sanji ramen restaurant next to Keisuke Tonkutsu King ever since it opened in December 2016. Takamori Saigo, Takayoshi Kido and Tochimishi Okubo were known as […]