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Michelin Guide Singapore

Alma by Juan Amador – One Michelin Star European Restaurant

I never quite understood what is all the fuss about Michelin 1-star, 2-stars and 3-star restaurants until I dined at Alma by Juan Amador. I was happy enough with the Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls and restaurants but Alma but Juan Amador totally changed my mind about the Michelin-starred restaurants. Helmed by Singaporean Executive Chef Haikal […]

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Cafe

Riders Cafe – A Horsey Cafe

If you are a horse-lover or want to look at the majestic creatures but too scared to try horse-riding like I did, Riders Cafe is the perfect place for you. Riders Cafe – Decor Hidden behind lush greenery in the heart of Bukit Timah, Riders Cafe is located nex to Bukit Timah Saddle Club. You […]

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Western

XW Western Grill – Halal Western with Free-Flow Side Dishes

If you love buffets because you can help yourself to unlimited servings, you will love XW Western Grill. This halal-certified restaurant offers free-flow side dishes with any order of main dish. There are currently 3 outlets, but I expect there will be more in the future. This concept reminds me of Javier’s Rotisserie & Salad […]

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Halal

Ashes Burnnit – Handcrafted Halal Burgers

It’s been a long while since I last had a good burger because Fatburger & Buffalo’s @ Novena Square has closed down. Thankfully, I didn’t have to look very far. I found Ashes Burnnit at Golden Mile Food Centre which also sells halal burgers. I have heard some rave reviews about this hawker burger stall opened […]

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Western

Fish & Chicks (Square 2 @ Novena) – Asian Fusion Western Dishes

I was trying to decide what to eat for lunch one day when my colleague told me, “You should try Fish & Chicks in Square 2 Koufu. They have this Mentaiko Pasta with Grilled Mentaiko Salmon which is simply the best.” I have heard quite a lot of positive reviews of Fish & Chicks from […]

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Western

Amber West – ITE College West Student-Run Restaurant

A friend, who happens to be a lecturer at ITE College West, invited me to dinner at Amber West.  Amber West is ITE’s School of Hospitality fine-dining training restaurant where students put what they have learnt into practice. Students run the restaurant with guidance from their lecturers. The restaurant is open to the public, but you […]

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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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Cafe

My Awesome Cafe – Retro Vintage Cafe with Delicious Food

Singapore has no shortage of interesting cafes. From dreamy Kreams Krafthouse to Harry Potter-themed Platform 1094, there is something for everyone. I recently visited another interesting cafe in Telok Ayer Street called My Awesome Cafe.  This cafe is housed in the shophouse that used to be Chung Hwa Free Clinic. You can still see the […]

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Western

The Queen and Mangosteen – British Restaurant Pub in VivoCity

Guess what I found on a recent trip to VivoCity? A British restaurant-pub called The Queen and Mangosteen! I have been reminiscing the delicious food I had in London. Since I can’t travel now, finding a British restaurant in Singapore is as good as it gets.  There is a legend why this British restaurant is […]

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Halal

Picanhas’ – New Halal Restaurant Serves Superb Steaks

I was going to meetup with my girlfriend who is Muslim and I couldn’t think of any halal restaurants. Luckily I remembered reading about this new halal steak restaurant named Picanhas. The Picanhas restaurant is named after a cut of beef. Picanha, which is more commonly known as rump cap or Queen of Steak, is […]