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Wai Hai Lou is an authentic Cantonese restaurant is the hidden gem in the heart of Chinatown Food Street. The restaurant offers classic Cantonese dish such as freshly made Chee Cheong Fun and signature Pork Knuckle Noodles. We were here recently to try out some of their dishes. Read More

When it comes to Nasi Lemak recommendation in Singapore, The Coconut Club is one of the top recommendations. The restaurant earned its reputation when they received an additional stamp of approval from PM Lee Hsien Loong when he chose to host Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in late 2016. They are also known as Michelin Bib Gourmand choice in 2018. Although everyone is raving about it, this is my first time visiting. We wanted to go to next door new opening but it was long queue. So, this is our plan B on a Sunday late lunch. Read More

The Butcher’s Wife located at Yong Siak Street,Tiong Bahru took over the space of Open Door Policy. The restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine, catering to a gluten-free crowd and natural wines and cocktails. I visited the restaurant recently to check out the new menu by Chef Mariana Campos D’Almeida. She is Brazil-born, Paris-trained after graduated from Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France. Read More

Pura Brasa is a Spanish restaurant chain has been in Singapore for years. The restaurant is located at Guoco Tower (formely known as Tanjong Pagar Centre) serves a variety of Josper-grilled Spanish dishes in a friendly, modern and laidback setting. The restaurant has curated a new weekend brunch menu, which is available every weekend from 12:00PM – 4:00PM. Read More

Jinjo located at Level 2 of Shaw Centre Orchard is a modern sumiyaki restaurant by Les Amis Group. The restaurant specialises Japanese charcoal-grilling dishes and their prime seasonal ingredients are sourced from all over Japan. The details of the restaurant are available on their official website. I was searching for affordable Japanese lunch places and saw the lunch sets available here. Thus, my friend and I decided to try here. Read More

Chef Kang’s Noodle House is located between buildings at Toa Payoh Jackson Square. It is not noticeable from the main road because the stall is situated inside. There is ample parking space for those who are driving. If you are taking public transport, there is a bus stop outside the building or you need to walk for approximately 10mins from Toa Payoh MRT Station. Read More

King of Fried Rice located at Golden Mile Tower is well-known for its Din Tai Fung style fried rice that comes in cheaper price tag. I keep seeing people raving about this place and finally decided to give it a try after work on one of the weekday. It was already 8pm when I arrived but the place is full house. It stated that the closing time is 8.30pm but somehow people just keep coming. We ordered and paid at the counter and got our number in queue. Read More

First Street Teochew Fish Soup located at Upper Serangoon Road is known as one of the best fish soup in Singapore. Based on online reviews, it is founded by Mr William Lim back in the 80s, where he started the business at First Centre before relocation here in Upper Serangoon Road. They are featured in various media platform and currently manage by father and two sons. Read More

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel has recently opens its doors for Alfresco Dining again. Diners can enjoy the outdoor alfresco dining that has been refreshed with newly revamped dining & tipples menu. It was a raining day when I visited them that day. Too bad! But it’s okay. You can check it out from their official website.
With the newly revamped menu, come their opening specials too. Expect to have daily specials when you dine at Alfresco Dining at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore. Read More

La Strada Ristorante located at Shaw Centre, Orchard is one of my birthday celebration choices this year. The Italian restaurant is under Les Amis Group was reopened in 2018 after a makeover. The restaurant is located next to Mui Kee Congee, the Hong Kong famous congee place. Read More