Shabu Sai – Japanese Shabu-Shabu & Sukiyaki Hotpot Buffet Opens At Orchard Central

It is really strange that Singaporeans really love their hotpot considering how warm the weather is. There was even a short queue outside newly-opened hotpot restaurant Shabu Sai at Orchard ...

Madam Kwan’s – Famous Nasi Lemak Restaurant Opens at Vivocity, and It’s Just As Good As Malaysia’s

“OMG. It’s Madam Kwan serving me!” I got a bit of a pleasant disbelief when I saw Madam Kwan herself passing me the menu, complete with her signature grin, mole ...

PappaSan – Chic Restaurant Selling Local Delights at Extravagant Prices

Don’t get me wrong. I am all for upping the status of Singapore street side food, making it more ‘atas’ and upmarket. While many are willing to pay bigger bucks ...

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One Harbour Road – Exquisite Hong Kong Dim Sum with a View to Beat

[Hong Kong] One Harbour Road is ranked No 15 in the Miele ...

Madam Kwan’s – Recommended Best Nasi Lemak in Malaysia

[Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia] Madam’s Kwan Nasi Lamak is recommended as the best ...

Bing Sutt – When Starbucks Meets G.O.D

[Hong Kong] If you are looking for the most characteristic and photogenic ...

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KHA – This Is It. This Is The Taste Of Thailand.

KHA has a new chef. And all the difference it makes. Seriously, my main lament against Thai food in Singapore is not because it is not delicious, but that it is all watered and muted down – losing that main spirit of Thai cuisine. Thai food loves to be intense, perhaps the only type of [...]

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Gattopardo Italian Grill & Pizzabar – Sicilian Cuisine, Taste of Rustic Italy

Sicilian cuisine has always been unfamiliar ground to me. My main knowledge it that while it is predominantly Italian, it also has Spanish, Greek and Arab influences because Sicily only became part of Italy in 1860. Gattopardo Italian Restaurant & Pizzabar at Hotel Fort Canning is one place to appreciate authentic Sicilian cuisine to fuller [...]

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Dear Singa, My Father Was The Most Courteous Principal. No, He Did Not Quit.

Dear Singa, My late dad, won the your award – the “Friend of Singa Award” in 1992 for being the “Most Courteous Principal Award” in recognition for his “courteous, considerate and caring character towards others”. If you remember, he was then the principal of Pearl Park Primary School. Did he win it because he was [...]

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EZOCA – Almost Perfect Japanese Meal at Quayside Isle. And It’s Very Expensive.

What do you look for in a Japanese fine dining restaurant? Really nothing short of brilliant – Quality cuisine, freshness and skills, attention to details, premium service experience, and that unspeakable X-factor. EZOCA at Quayside Isle has almost all of that, especially when it comes to authenticness. As what EZOCA’s owner Katsutaka Kobayashi says, “Many [...]

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Jewel Café and Bar – OMG. Chic Café in the Heart of Little India

Artisanal coffee house Jewel Coffee opens its Café + Bar concept at Rangoon Road in the heart of Little India. I am very curious, why ‘Jewel’? Owner Adrian Khong replied in jest, “I was praying very hard for a name. Then while worshipping in Mandarin, I kept singing ‘Zhu-Ah, Zhu-Ah’ (stands for God). ‘Zhu-Ah’ sounds [...]

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Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King – Four Seasons of Ramen at Bugis Village

The true Ramen Champion Keisuke Takeda does not repeat concepts and ramen. Not at all. From his signature Ebi Soba Prawn Ramen in Japan, to his other three Singapore branches – Crab Broth Ramen at Millenia Walk, Tontotsu King at Orchid Hotel and Tori King at 100AM Amara Hotel, every bowl of ramen is distinctly [...]

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Department of Caffeine – So Many New Cafés, This Stands Out

Does Singapore need another coffee joint? The answer apparantly is YES. This new kid on a block is not exactly a stranger to the café scene as owner Andrew Lek is former barista from Strangers’ Reunion. Department of Caffeine, otherwise known as D.O.C, took over the defunct Broadway Café at Duxton Hill and upped its [...]

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Around The World with Power 98FM and DanielFoodDiary.com

Love Travel? Power 98FM and DanielFoodDiary.com is giving away not 1 but 4 pairs of air tickets by Tiger Airways to 4 different exciting destinations this month! Think about how much good food you can eat while traveling! Power98FM will also be giving away 5 sets of $60 Around The World Hampers to 5 blessed [...]

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Cocotte – Officially One of My Favourite Brunch Places

You have to give it to Cocotte’s Head Chef Anthony Yeoh, young at 30-something, but creates some very creative and mouth-watering dishes. He not only innovates for the sake of being innovative and different, the dishes actually taste superb. Cocotte, which means ‘pot’ or emmm… ‘prostitute’ in French has offerings which is a melting pot [...]

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IndoChili – Selamat Makan! Homely Indonesian Delights at Zion Road

Name me 5 Best Indonesian restaurants. Perhaps that came with a little difficulty. While we are almost familiar with our neighbours’ cuisine such as Ayam Panggang, Sate, Tahu Telor and Nasi Kampung, Indonesian restaurants are always considered less hip and under the radar locally. And how many can tell the difference between authentic Indonesian cuisine [...]

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