Le Chasseur: Not French but Chinese
Metal shutters greeted us when we arrived but luckily, a Filipino waiter who was cleaning the tables outside the shop told us that they are opening at 5.30pm. Otherwise we would have thought that they...
View ArticleAxis Bar and Lounge: Luxury September Bubbly Afternoon Tea
To find anywhere serving a good afternoon tea even on weekdays in Singapore is in itself noteworthy. But to sit down in such a relaxed setting — with a glass of 1688 Grand Rose Champagne in hand...
View ArticleCake Spade: The Daily Cake Store
This shop conveniently located near Tanjong Pagar MRT (and my office) has been supplying my cake cravings over the months. I witnessed how the business grew over time, with crowds even during non-peak...
View ArticleMezza9 at Grand Hyatt: September Chocoholic Promotion
Chocolates Chocolates Chocolates. Who can resist it? If you can, you must be one in a million. I eat chocolates daily without fail but I know I am not the only one. And naturally, I let myself...
View ArticleHamanoya: Quality Robatayaki at Affordable Prices
One of the latest restaurants at the newly renovated section of Marina Square is this Japanese restaurant named Hamanoya. While it features robatayaki (charcoal grilled food) as its main call, it is...
View ArticleSi Chuan Dou Hua : Winter Revelry of Charcoal-Roasted Delights
As the end of the year approaches when the cold rain hits, some would crave for food that is familiar and hot. Besides porridge, the first thing that comes to mind is claypot rice. Good news is that Si...
View ArticleEng's Wanton Mee : A Taste to Remember
Located opposite Zhen Zhou Dao Porridge, Eng Wanton Mee is another noodle shop which has won many accolades and is very very famous for their spicy chilli sauce. Fuss-free menu:)Together with with...
View ArticlePatisserie Yu Sasage : A Rising Star パティスリー ユウ ササゲ
Pierre Herme.Sadaharu Aoki LadureeJean Paul Hevin.These are big names in the crazily competitive pastry scene in Japan. But there are many very talented pastry chefs that devote passion and love into...
View ArticleBaan Khun Nai Authentic Thai: Sawadeekrap from Northeastern Thailand
[Text and Photo by Guest Writer Kerri]Craving for some authentic Thai food? It’s just meters away from the famous 328 Katong Laksa! With an experienced Thai chef and spices from North-eastern...
View ArticleLÈ Restaurant & Bar
I thought I was quite crazy to bring my Ah Ma to an all new Chinese fusion restaurant for dinner but I was attracted by the 30 per cent discount offer since the pricing of the dishes are quite high.LÈ...
View ArticleKanda Matsuya: Hand-made Soba since 1884
Soba or Ramen? It's soba anytime for me and thus my visit to Kanda Matsuya marks the start of soba journey once again. If you are a soba fan, Kanda Matsuya is one of Tokyo's finest purveyor of handcut...
View ArticleMandarin Oriental Tokyo: It's a Full Moon
It's a bright full moon.Today is a special day. I walked back to buy this cake from Mandarin Oriental Tokyo as it has been lingering on my mind since 2 weeks ago. Not sure if it's fate or my luck as...
View ArticleTim Ho Wan at Toa Payoh
I've never stepped into their main restaurant in Hong Kong. Neither have I patronized the outlet at Plaza Singapura. So I was very happy to be invited to their second outlet at Toa Payoh Central before...
View ArticleKrispy Kreme Donuts: The Return of Krispy Skremes!!!
Many of you might know by now that Krispy Kreme has opened in the basement of Tangs, Singapore on 12th October. With the hype and marketing everywhere, it is likely that many people will be queuing up...
View ArticleHin Fried Hor Fun
I thought the shop was closed for that day when the shutters were halfway pulled down at around 4.30pm on a Sunday afternoon. But luckily the auntie selling Ghim Moh Chwee Kway told us that they are...
View ArticleRamen Zero Plus ラーメンゼロ Plus : Near My Ideal Ramen
No Salt? No Soy Sauce? No Miso? No Seasoning at all? This kind of ramen is too good to be true as I find most ramen to be very salty and oily.But yes, I have found Ramen Zero Plus, a place that serves...
View ArticlePatisserie Mont St. Clair by Hironobu Tsujiguchi: モンサンクレール
If you are a regular viewer of Japanese variety show, especially those about cooking or food, you may find his face familiar. He is Chef Hironobu Tsujiguchi, who is by now a very successful celebrity...
View ArticleDong Po Colonial Cafe
The vintage setting with traditional chinese logo can trick one into thinking that this cafe has a long history. But it isn't. This less-than-a-year old cafe is opened by 4th generation baker Mr Kevin,...
View ArticleGontran Cherrier Tokyo ゴントラン シェリエ 東京
I have been dreaming about Gontran Cherrier for the past few weeks.Of course, I do not refer to the French baker himself but his pastries. A year ago, the space opposite Shinjuku Station and besides...
View ArticleGhim Moh Chwee Kueh
The stall lights were off and the auntie was scrubbing the aluminium chwee kueh moulds. Perhaps guessing that we were wandering around her stall looking for other food options, the auntie asked, “You...
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