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Shang Palace clinched One-Michelin star successfully this year and last year (2021) offers classic and sophisticated Cantonese creations, one of the finest of its kind. The restaurant located at Shangri-La Singapore is also renowned for the grace and dynamism it brings to the cuisine.

Earlier this year, the restaurant welcomes its new Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Cheung who has 37 years of culinary experience in top-level Cantonese cooking. A native of Hong Kong, he comes fresh from a five-year tenure at Shang Palace Kowloon, another Michelin-starred restaurant within the group. Combining a traditional foundation with contemporary creativity, Chef Daniel infuses time-honored classics with modernity and meticulous presentation. Read More

I finally did my first nose thread lift procedure at The Clifford Clinic in Singapore recently. I was still contemplating as I have come across stories about nose thread lift gone wrong. There are case studies where nose threads were poking out from the nose bridge or people experiencing slanted nose after the procedure. I do not wish for either of this to happen to me. But for a better version of me, I did my due diligence to read up the procedure before deciding to go for it. Read More

Singapore Food Masters Awards is back this year for its sixth edition to recognize and honour local food heroes. A total of 60 eateries and hawker stalls are in the running to be crowned one of 12 Singapore Food Masters.

Participating eateries/ hawker stalls are split into four zones- North-South, Circle, North-East and East-West. Top ten eateries in each zone will be assess by a panel of judges before the top 3 eateries are chosen based on taste, presentation, services, value-for-money, and cleanliness. Voting starts from now until 22 October at https://www.sgfoodmasters.sg/ Read More

Hello! I am back to Bangkok again within the same month, but this time round is only for the weekend. I stayed in Modena by Fraser Bangkok for 3 Days 2 Nights (3D2N). The hotel offers modern accommodations for either a short or long-term stay. The is ideal for business trip, family vacation or just leisure purposes. Read More

Jok Prince awarded Bib Gourmand by Michelin Guide Bangkok is one of the breakfast places to go for locals. The eatery is known for its congee/ rice porridge with smokey flavour. They used to locate in the alley leading to Prince Theatre and since relocated to Charoenkrung Road.

It was a rainy Monday morning and no sight of grab services. So, we decided to take the train instead. The nearest train station is Saphan Taksin and we walked for 400m to reach the destination. Read More

PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road finally reopens after renovation in early September 2022. The hotel, part of Pan Pacific Hotels Group offers unique locale in the ethnic district of Little India. The family-friendly hotel unveils a full-scale transformation with 542 spacious guestrooms and suites, integrating technology and sustainability for an elevated hospitality experience. Read More

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant has refreshed it’s a la carte menu and launched the seasonal Sri Lankan Crab menu recently. Helmed by Executive Chinese Chef Brian Wong Shiuh Yean, diners can look forward a combination of imaginative and refined luxurious delicacies to wow the discerning palates of modern diners. Think classic Cantonese delicacies that are familiar and comforting, yet refined and exquisite with the use of the finest, fresh ingredients. Read More

Yan welcomes autumn in nourishing Cantonese feast this season with five-course Wellness Menu. The menu is specially developed for autumn with guidance from Zhongjin TCM Clinic. Shiliao(食疗), also known as food therapy, is a centuries old Chinese principle that identifies food with beneficial properties and applies it as means of prevention, counteraction, restoration, enhancement, and rejuvenation. Read More

When I told my friends that I am going Khao Kho, they asked “Where is this place?” Khao Kho, located at the north of Thailand is probably a less-travelled place for many of us. It is also known as misty Thailand that is away from the bustling and hectic Bangkok city. A drive of approximately 5.5 hours away from Bangkok will transport to a town above the clouds. No traffic and its serene and laidback town where you get to enjoy the nature scenery and beauty of the place. Read More

Jeh O Chula aka Jay Oh in the Micheline Guide became famous when they started serving Tom Yum instant noodles few years ago. And because of this, it received its Bib Gourmand, and the rest is history. It has been bookmarked as one of the MUST-GO food/supper eateries in town. The queue is crazy and can up to 2 hours or more. Read More