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Malaysia is used to be a popular weekend getaway of choice for almost everyone who reside in Singapore. Due to COVID-19 , we are unable to travel and Malaysians are unable to go home to visit their families. Many of us misses the favorable exchange rate and the delicious Malaysian food from all over Malaysia. I do miss the taste of home and explored Malaysian food places in Singapore. Here are the places to go to satisfy your hometown cravings: Read More

Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant (家味) located at Level 2 of Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy is a contemporary Chinese restaurant with a modern take on their interior space. The restaurant offers variety of dishes that are best suit for families and big group diners. It was not aware of this restaurant until my recent staycation at the hotel that brings me to the attention. It is for sure an underrated restaurant in the east guys. Read More

Uptown Nasi Lemak at Telok Ayer Coffeeshop is opened by two Malaysians who grew up in Damansara Uptown, Malaysia. Online reviews mentioned that they are unable to find the same taste of Malaysian nasi lemak in Singapore. Thus, they decided to recreate the taste and dish here. The stall has opened for almost 2 years and finally made my visit here. Read More

SAKEMARU Artisan Sake Hideout is nestled in a shophouse along South Bridge Road is a Japanese restaurant started by the group behind SAKEMARU in early 2021. SAKEMARU is a sake subscription service in Singapore. The restaurant features curated collection of over 300+ type of sake with food menu that is available in ala carte and omakase options. The price is affordable for ala carte dishes and omakase is price at S$200++ per pax onwards. Read More

The Original Vadai used to be one of the popular stalls at pasar malams. The stall has then found two permanent place to sell their vadai and other deep-fried snacks. I went to their first outlet at Golden Mile Food Centre recently. They are also available at Joo Chiat place if you are nearby. Based on online reviews and information, Mr Suriyah is the second-generation owner. There are also the only vadai shop to be Halal-Certified in Singapore. Read More

Birds of A Feather located at Amoy Street is known for its contemporary western cuisine with pronounced Sichuan influence. Ever since it’s opening, the restaurant is well-received with positive reviews on their dishes. I visited the restaurant several times throughout the year and the food quality here never fail me. So, I am back here for their new dishes that are created by Executive Chef Eugene See. Read More

Yen Social located at DUO Galleria is a stylish sister concept of premium yakiniku restaurant Yen Yakiniku. The restaurant is officially opens on 2 July 2021 that offers a combination of spacious comfort for communal dining, Yen Social Butcher Platters, and wallet-friendly premium cuts. Another special highlight is that the restaurant offers its signature in-house dry-aged Wagyu beef for grilling. It is also Singapore’s first yakiniku to introduce whisky dry-aged Wagyu ribeye, using Kavalan single malt whisky from Taiwan.
Moving on are the dishes we tried during the dinner session. Read More

Qi Xiang Hot Pot at The Chevrons is the same team from Qi Xiang Chicken Pot in Kovan. They are known for its unique beer-infused chicken pots. For this new hotpot restaurant, they uses traditional claypots with yuan yang claypot options. The best part is that it is open till 3am daily. Time for late night supper! Read More

SENSHI located in Dorsett Singapore is the first contemporary Japanese a la carte buffet restaurant helmed by Veteran Chef Martin Woo and Team. SENSHI, which means “warrior” has a spacious dining area with 115 seats and two private rooms. The restaurant has recently opened on 7 May 2021 and currently having 50% off Dine-in Reopening Specials. Every 2nd diner gets 50% off SENSHI’s all-you-can-eat Ala Carte Buffet from 1st-31st July (T&C applys). Also, enjoy 20% off all online orders and FREE island wide delivery for orders above S$100. Read More

Dopo Teatro is an Italian restaurant nestled within Esplanade that offers a modern dining experience. Dopo Teatro celebrates the confluence of Italian and Japanese culinary influences. The restaurant has 86-seaters with cosy interior and a nice view along the waterfront if you are having it in alfresco dining area. As the night falls, diner can soak in the picturesque city night views. Read More