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Selling cold desserts should always work in hot hot Singapore, and what’s more with the sudden popularity of Taiwanese shaved ice and glass jelly desserts. Bing Bian 冰变 with the tagline “an affair with ice” is another Taiwanese-style shaved ice dessert place that has gained some notice recently. (Read: Blackball at Star Vista) I am [...]

Twelve Cupcakes was founded by Jaime Teo and Daniel Ong – the celebrity couple who met on the set of Mr Kiasu, got married, had a kid, and opened 4 cupcake shops. Their cupcakes had earned very positive reviews from critics, fans and friends, with some saying this is probably the best cupcake found in [...]

Just imagine digging into a warm molten lava cake, with unadulterated chocolate oozing from within, flavoured with Baileys to add that alcoholic touch. This is what we call … seduction. The popular 3 Inch Sin from Cluny Court, known by many foodies for serving one of the best lava cakes around, continues to tempt with [...]

There is a new life for celebrity couple Jaime Teo and Daniel Ong after they started their cupcake shop Twelve Cupcakes – the first at United Square and a second at Millenia Walk. Jaime takes control of the kitchen while Daniel is mainly in charge in the accounts office. Jaime does her own baking and [...]

Vegetarian Restaurant 7 Sensations has just moved from Madras Street to Parco Millenia, continuing to offer delectable and flavoursome dishes. They are called 7 Sensations to reflect the 7 culinary elements in their menu: Asian fusion, Western, Japanese, Thai, Peranakan, cakes and beverages. I thought it would be a shame if I did not try [...]

Food competitions are a big thing in other countries, with the reputation of both the chef and restaurant brand at stake. Do you recall catching some of those on Japan Hour, and ‘losers’ often leave emotionally devastated. In Japan, the Ramen Champion Series is an annual gathering of over 30,000 ramen chefs to compete for [...]

There are people who go around hunting, and I mean HUNT (ie search, seek, track, chase, pursuit, quest) for the best ramen in this country. A friend said that I would likely fall into this group, and I would like to correct that. I had already found my favourites in Santouka, Miharu and Ippudo – [...]