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During my recent trip to Bangkok, I stayed a night at DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok before moving to Hilton Sukhumvit the following day. DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of Sukhumvit’s business, leisure and entertainment districts. The contemporary hotel is also close to The Emporium leisure complex and EmQuartier Mall which is currently one of the recommended places to go by tourists. Read More

During my recent trip to Bangkok, I get the chance to check out Flow, an all-day dining restaurant in Millennium Hilton Bangkok.Flow restaurant is also the first ever restaurant in the city introduces Cheese Room that featuring 75 kinds of international cheeses in buffet style. The restaurant is just a boat ride away from Saphan Taksin BTS Skytrain Station. Millennium Hilton Bangkok provides shuttle boat services in certain periods daily. Read More

*Updated Sept 2022*
On Lok Yun is famous with its traditional and classic breakfast among locals and tourists. There are many reviews and photos of the place shared on social media platform. Just like any other coffeeshop across Asia countries, On Lok Yun has been around for more than 80 years. This reminds me of the Kong Thai Lai in Penang which has 100 over years of history. Read More

Bangkok has quite a supply of bars with amazing views being feature across the media platform. The rooftop bars have become a tourist attraction other than a chilled out place. The Three Sixty Bar located at Millennium Hilton Bangkok is an underrated gem that many of the tourists are unaware about it. I am lucky enough to visit the rooftop bar on my recent visit to Bangkok. Read More

I am back to Thailand again after my trip to Hua Hin last year. This time round is to explore Bangkok. My hotel is just a few minutes walk away from EmQuartier Mall. This is the latest must-visit mall in Bangkok and you can find a lot of food choices here. Audrey Café & Bistro is one of the F&B listed. Read More

Time flies! My first Somboon seafood experience was in year 2012 with my family. I did not expect that I am back here again in year 2016 with my fellow high school friends. This time round, we made a reservation beforehand. The whole place looks exactly the same like 4 years ago expect for the staffs perhaps. The exterior and interior of the restaurant remain unchanged since my last visit. Read More

If you follow me on my instagram, you will know I have been to Bangkok last month. I am still in the midst of drafting my Hua Hin post so stay tuned for the travelogue post. Meanwhile, here’s the first dessert shop I visited when I arrived Bangkok. Kyu Roll En is one of the dessert craze in Bangkok serving Japanese desserts that are visual appealing and nice in taste. Read More

I met my ex-director breakfast one of the morning during my trip to Bangkok and we headed to this Pratunam famous chicken rice shop. Since I am going to start my shopping spree at Platinum Mall, we decided to go somewhere nearer for a quick breakfast. And Kaithong Pratunam Chicken Rice ( Go-Ang Kaomunkai Pratunam ) was our pick of the day. Their Hainanese style chicken rice is also known as Khao Mun Gai is locals’ all-time favourite foods. Read More

[Updated on 11 January 2016]
Sangkaya 2nd Outlet in Johor Bahru is NOW opened at Jalan Dhoby. Those who are coming from Singapore are able to have a taste of this brand by FOOT.

Visited on 10 Jan 2016

In Singapore, we have quite a number of Bangkok-style coconut ice-cream opening this year. But if you are residing in Malaysia, Sangkaya is the one that the locals are raving about recently. The brand itself started off at Kuala Lumpur (KL) selling coconut ice-cream based desserts is founded by Malaysian. It started with a small stall selling coconut ice-cream at Jalan Alor Bukit Bintang and expand with 31 and counting physical stores across Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Read More

Sri Lanka’s celebrated Ministry of Crab helmed by the renowned Chef Dharshan Munidasa is set to open its doors in Singapore on 3 July 2024 at Dempsey. As the only crab restaurant from Asia to make it into Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, this marks the brand’s sixth international outpost following successful ventures in Bangkok, Shanghai, Chengdu, Maldives, and Mumbai.

Ministry of Crab is committed to delivering the freshest Sri Lankan crabs, air-flown live thrice weekly. The restaurant’s ethos, encapsulated in its “Crab Constitution,” promises diners only the freshest wild-caught crabs, never farmed or frozen. The crabs range from the modest 500g ½ Kilo Crab to the impressive Crabzilla, weighing over 2kg.

The menu is a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to quality and flavor. The Signature Garlic Chili Crab, a fusion of Italian olive oil, Japanese soy sauce, and Sri Lankan crabs, promises an explosion of flavor. For those seeking a spicier kick, the MOC Original Recipe Spicy Crab is a must-try, featuring fiery red chilies from Sri Lanka. Other notable dishes include the Black Pepper Dashi Crab and Sri Lankan Curry Crab, each offering unique flavor profiles.

For prawn enthusiasts, the Prawn Chili Prawn is a standout, with other intriguing options like Butter Soy Prawns, Pepper Prawn, and Olive Oil & Soy Prawn. Fans of the famed Crabzilla and Prawnzilla should keep an eye on the restaurant’s social media channels for availability updates.

We had the pleasure of sampling some of Ministry of Crab’s highlighted dishes, each one showcasing the restaurant’s commitment to quality and flavor. We started with the Crab Liver Pâté ( not captured in photo), a luxurious starter likened to caviar. This dish is made from the liver of the crab, and it was incredibly smooth and flavorful.

Next, we had Pure Crab, a dish that truly allows the natural sweetness of the crab to shine. The crab is steamed and then chilled to enhance its flavors, served with sides of warm butter, calamansi ponzu, and chili vinegar for dipping. It’s a must-try for any crab aficionado.

The Garlic Chilli Prawn was a delightful surprise with the fragrance of garlic and the heat of chili bringing out the sweetness of the prawns. Accompanied by the chargrilled Garlic Bread, which was glazed in a moreish garlic butter. The bread was incredibly addictive, especially when dipped in the savory gravy—I couldn’t get enough.

The star of the show was undoubtedly the Signature Garlic Chilli Crab. This dish marries Italian olive oil, Japanese soy sauce, and Sri Lankan crabs, resulting in an explosion of flavor that left us wanting more. To accompany it, we were served Kade Bread, perfect for mopping up the crab gravy, or chargrilled Garlic Bread.

For those who prefer a more traditional preparation, the Crab Chawanmushi provided a delicate and silky steamed egg custard topped with hand-picked crab meat and a drizzle of garlic chili oil glaze. One of our tablemates humorously remarked that the presentation reminded them of chwee kueh.

For dessert, we indulged in the Coconut Crème Brûlée offering a tropical twist on the classic French dessert.

Beyond crabs, the menu includes a variety of seafood dishes like freshwater prawns, clams, oysters, and fish, alongside non-seafood options such as chicken. A perfect starter is the Crab Liver Pâté, akin to caviar, served with Melba toast and a touch of kithul treacle for a sweet and smoky finish.

To complement the exquisite crustacean dishes, Ministry of Crab offers “Fifty Shades of Rosé,” a curated list of 50 rosé wines from France, Italy, Australia, and Spain. Non-drinkers can enjoy non-alcoholic sparkling iced teas like the Copenhagen Sparkling Tea in various organic flavors.

Address: Ministry of Crab

6 Dempsey Road

Singapore 249683

Opening Hours: 6:00PM-11:00PM

(Closed on Tuesdays)

Website: https://www.ministryofcrab.com/