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Akira Back is a modern Japanese cuisine restaurant featuring reinvented flavours, Korean accents, and global influences by world-renowned chef Akira Back. The restaurant is part of the dining concepts managed by JW Marriott Singapore South Beach. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Esplanade MRT station and access to the hotel as well. Read More

Ginger. Lily located on level five (5) in Hilton Singapore Orchard has launched Nikei-Inspired Afternoon Tea. The botanical-inspired lobby lounge and bar offers not only afternoon tea, but artisanal cakes meticulously crafted by Chef Cindy Khoo and craft cocktails inspired from native herbs, flowers, and spices. This new chapter of the afternoon tea is inspired by the flavours of Nikkei cuisine, presenting a harmonious synthesis of Japanese and Peruvian elements. Read More

Revolver, a MICHELIN restaurant located at Tras Street is a contemporary Indian restaurant. Helmed by Executive Chef Saurabh Udinia and his team showcase Indian cooking sensibilities with international flair and seasonal ingredients. Expect a true avant-garde dining experience with Chef Saurabh at Revolver. Read More

Honbo located at Chijmes, Singapore is the first overseas outpost by the home-grown burger joint in Hong Kong. The burger restaurant first opened in 2017 along Sun Street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The brand’s unique rendition of American-style burgers crafted in-house by hand and fresh ingredients. Expect to enjoy the banquette seats and high stool counter seats when you dine in their Chijmes outlet. Read More

Gordon Grill, Goodwood Park Hotel’s premier fine dining establishment celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with enticing month-long anniversary-exclusive offers starting from 1-30 July 2023. Originally known as the Gordon Room when it opened on 30 July 1963, the grill room assumes the title of the oldest dining establishment within the hotel. It is always good to revisit an old classic favourite, especially when they offer something interesting.
Unique tableside dining experiences continue to captivate guests at Gordon Grill with its ubiquitous beef trolley, signature Crepe Suzette dessert flambeed with flair in the presence of dinners and a popular roast wagon menu offered for leisurely weekend lunches. Read More

Omakase tends to be premium and expensive due to not only the many courses that are served, but also due to the quality of the ingredients that determined the pricing. My recent visit to Unkai Sushi Singapore located in Orchard Rendezvous Hotel does not have to break the bank. Helmed by Chef Eugene Lam, he is offering a Lunch Omakase priced at S$68.00++ per pax and other Omakase menu from S$88.00++. Read More

Ikkoten Omakase located at Telok Ayer Street showcases culinary odyssey through the rich yet clean-tasting flavours of traditional Kyoto cuisine. Translated to English as “ Paradise on Earth”, the word “Ikkoten”or“一壺天” is derived from the Japanese legend about a magical jar that contains a magnificent world filled with fine wines and bountiful feasts. Helmed by Executive Chef, Brandon Low, a Singaporean trained under various Japanese chefs. Although Chef Brandon is young, he has close to 10 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Read More

The St. Regis Singapore presents The Astor Grill, a pop-up restaurant founded on the original shophouses set in early century New York, inspired by St. Regis legacy and rituals. The Astor Grill celebrates two essential aspects; artisan produce by premium suppliers and bespoke dining experiences from the traditions of the House of Astor. Indulge in the gastronomy dining experience as the pop-up restaurant will takes over the space of French fine-dining restaurant Brasserie Les Saveurs. This exquisite experience will be available for a la carte lunch and dinner with an accessible three-course lunch S$48.00++ per pax. Read More

M Hotel Singapore has a halal dim sum buffet “Jom Dim Sum Buffet” priced at just S$38.00++ per pax. The buffet comes with more than 20 different items on the menu. It is also the first ever halal dim sum buffet in the city centre, with buffet hours running from 12pm to 2:30pm. My last visit here was for their buffet at Cafe 2000 2 years ago and did not realize that there is another restaurant at level 2. Interesting! The Buffet Restaurant also offers halal steamboat buffet too. Read More

TINTO Spanish Restaurant located at Dempsey Hill opens its door on 9 May. This latest restaurant is Chefs Daniel and Tamara Chavez, husband-and-wife first Spanish restaurant as a couple. TINTO is inspired from the Spanish name for red wine, vino tinto. Expect to indulge for soul-warming tapas, paellas, fideuas, Spanish wines, and so much more. Read More