Kungfu Paradise – HK Cafe to HangOut after Midnight at Bugis+
Feature - Review, Food - Hong Kong, Singapore - East
June 14, 2012
Bugis+, the mall formerly known as Iluma, has finally reopened. Known for its illuminated façade and interesting mix of tenants, the former Iluma did not attract even patrons – largely due the lack of a flagship stores, unappealing mix of tenants, and lacklustre F&B outlets. Would history repeat itself? It has opened with Singapore’s biggest Uniqlo, attracting long queues. This didn’t appeal to me though because it was just another Uniqlo. So what’s there to eat at Bugis+? At least they beefed up the F&B selection, with Aloha Ma Maison, Astons Specialities, Bonchon Chicken, Bread & Butter Box, Chef......
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