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Strait Place 1819 located at VivoCity Mall is a new concept by d’Good Cafe. The inspiration comes from Singapore’s food culture with hawker fare. The name “Strait Place 1819” represents an amalgamation of something old and something new. 1819 marks the birth of modern Singapore. Read More

Ginza Shinto located at Mohamed Sultan Road is a newly opened Japanese omakase restaurant helmed by Chef Ron Newton Leo. Chef had over 30 years of sushi counter experience. The restaurant is housed within a conserved heritage shop houses in the neighbourhood of Robertson Quay. Read More

*Updated 04 May 2022*
Apart from pho and rice rolls, banh mi sandwich is also one of the must-try item when we travel to Vietnam. If you are new to it, Banh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that is made up with crispy baguette smeared with pate, pickled vegetables, green onion, coriander/cilantro, fresh chillies and seasoning sauce. It is one of fusion Vietnamese street food that uses ingredients that have roots in old Vietnam and French colonial Vietnam. This staple grab and go sandwich is quite hearty and filling too. I had cravings for it and went around to try banh mi. Read More

Tang Lung Restaurant located at The Pier at Robertson Quay is a modern chinese restaurant from the same owners of Le Fusion (a few steps away from the restaurant). The modern chinese restaurant offers chinese cuisine from various regions, all with a distinctively modern twist. The menu has an expansive spread of over 60 dishes including dim sum and hearty family dinners alike. Read More

Kanadaya is London’s leading ramen chain that is voted No. 1 by The Telegraph first flagship outlet at Paya Lebar Quarter Mall (PLQ). And starting from 15th October, their second outlet at Change Alley Mall opens for the public. The outlet is accessible via Raffles Place MRT Station. This 68 seater outlet will be having opening special. Enjoy 100% Unlimited Cash Rebate on your first meal with no minimum spend, no cap and no strings attached. Read More

[updated 21 Nov 2020]

Jia Yuen Eating House located at 15 Crane Road is a quiet coffeeshop around Joo Chiat vicinity area. The eatery shop is not noticeable as it is nestled among a row of shophouses and opposite residential housing. We were there on Saturday late noon for our lunch and the whole place is dim like closed for business. But we saw there are people having their meals there and went ahead to check it out. Read More

Vietnamese Banh Mi is my current obsession and this leads me to Bami Express located at Tanjong Pagar Plaza. This is my second visit here because it was closed on my first visit previously. So this time round, I made my way earlier before they close for the day. Read More

Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah at Balestier Road has a long history way back in 1948. It is the oldest lot set up shop by Hainan-born owner, Mr Li Fan Long. Tau Sar Piah is said to be invented in 1972 and has been going strong since then. Tau Sar Piah (豆沙饼) refers to Mung Bean Paste Biscuit. Singapore and Malaysia have their own version of Tau Sar Piah and unique in their own way. Read More

233 Banh Mi previously occupied 233 Joo Chiat Road offering wide range of Vietnamese cuisine has now specialised in selling banh mi (Vietnamese Bread) only. The owner, Lily was there at the cashier counter taking orders and payment when we visited the eatery shop for a quick lunch. The eatery shop space is limited and they only have one row of seating spot, which can only fit 2 pax at one time. Thus, most of the customers will opt for takeaway options. Read More

A flight to Hong Kong may not be possible at the moment , but you can take a walk down memory lane as you feast at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant showcases traditional Cantonese classic cuisine that are refined and exquisite with the use of the finest and fresh ingredients. Each dish showcases traditional recipes and methods of braising, slow cooking and deep frying. To celebrate the rich heritage of Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant has launched “Rediscover Cantonese Classics” from 9 September to 31 October 2020. Read More