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South Korea

Two Cranes Review: New Minimalist Cafe With Korean-Fusion Food At Hougang

Two Cranes at Hougang Minimalist cafes have a certain aesthetic that basic girls, such as myself, are attracted to.

Two Cranes Review: New Minimalist Cafe With Korean-Fusion Food At Hougang
Singapore

Papa’s Kitchen Review: XXL Nasi Briyani With Free-Flow Rice At Bencoolen

XXL nasi briyani at Papa’s Kitchen I simply love the emphasis on communal dining in our Asian culture. During such meals, you’ll get to try out a variety of dishes while catching u

Papa’s Kitchen Review: XXL Nasi Briyani With Free-Flow Rice At Bencoolen
Vietnam

Banh You, Banh Mi Review: Halal Vietnamese Sandwiches With Rendang Filling At Suntec

Banh mi with a local twist at Banh You, Banh Mi!

Banh You, Banh Mi Review: Halal Vietnamese Sandwiches With Rendang Filling At Suntec
Singapore

Denzy Gelato Review: Ice Cream Cafe With Unique Flavours Such As Saffron

Denzy Gelato wins Singapore’s Best Gelato 2019 Update: Denzy Gelato Bishan is now permanently ceased trading, but they have outlets in Hougang and Bedok. Lucky for me, Denzy Gelato

Denzy Gelato Review: Ice Cream Cafe With Unique Flavours Such As Saffron
Japan

Azmaya Honten Review: $12 Nett Japanese Curry And Shabu Shabu Buffet At Somerset

150-minute Japanese buffet at Azmaya Honten Most of the time when your friends say to you “Let’s eat at Orchard!”, you’d expect to spend quite a bit at 313@Somerset , Orchard Gatew

Azmaya Honten Review: $12 Nett Japanese Curry And Shabu Shabu Buffet At Somerset
Japan

Shiokoji Tonkatsu Keisuke Review: Tonkatsu Restaurant With Free-Flow Salad Bar & Sauces At Paya Lebar

Shiokoji Tonkatsu Keisuke at Paya Lebar When it comes to Japanese fare, one name that constantly delivers novel dining concepts is undoubtedly Keisuke Takeda.

Shiokoji Tonkatsu Keisuke Review: Tonkatsu Restaurant With Free-Flow Salad Bar & Sauces At Paya Lebar
Singapore

Super Sub Review: Hot Dog With Truffle Egg Mayo And Chicken Pesto Toppings At Suntec

Super Sub gourmet hot dogs A trip to Ikea is incomplete until I get my hands on their cheap and yummy hot dogs.

Super Sub Review: Hot Dog With Truffle Egg Mayo And Chicken Pesto Toppings At Suntec
Singapore

Hot Chick Buns Review: Halal Chicken Burgers In Assam Pedas And Garlic Aioli Flavours

Hot Chick Buns delivers huge chicken burgers It was fate—and heavy rain—that brought me to my first meal with Hot Chick Buns .

Hot Chick Buns Review: Halal Chicken Burgers In Assam Pedas And Garlic Aioli Flavours
Singapore

Weng Kiang Kee Porridge Review: Traditional Hainanese Porridge By Ex-Hotel Chef At Chinatown

Traditional Hainanese porridge at Weng Kiang Kee Porridge As more creative hawkerprenuers, such as Mama’s Boy Bakes , Craft’B , and Ashes Burnnit step up their game to join this ba

Weng Kiang Kee Porridge Review: Traditional Hainanese Porridge By Ex-Hotel Chef At Chinatown
Singapore

Ho Yun Tim Sum Review: Handmade Dim Sum By Ex-Hotel Chef From Hong Kong At Tampines

Handmade dim sum by ex-hotel chef at Ho Yun Coming from a family of five big eaters, I always thought my dim sum lunches were a rowdy and hearty affair. The table would be packed w

Ho Yun Tim Sum Review: Handmade Dim Sum By Ex-Hotel Chef From Hong Kong At Tampines
Singapore

Monzen@Gardens Review: Chirashi and Wagyu Beef Don That Can Rival Tanuki Raw

Monzen@Gardens for Japanese rice bowls I like to think that Serangoon Gardens is the Holland Village of the North-East. Located slightly off Serangoon Central, this tranquil area i

Monzen@Gardens Review: Chirashi and Wagyu Beef Don That Can Rival Tanuki Raw
Japan

Seizan Uni Ramen Review: Creamy Uni Ramen By Two Michelin-Starred Japanese Restaurant At Orchard

Seizan Uni Ramen at Picnic Update: Seizan Uni is permanently closed.

Seizan Uni Ramen Review: Creamy Uni Ramen By Two Michelin-Starred Japanese Restaurant At Orchard
Singapore

Chong Jia Food Review: Huge Chicken Fan Choy And Lu Rou Fan Under $5 At Jurong West

Giant chicken fan choy in Jurong West When I was younger, my mother’s home-made porridge never failed to comfort me after a long day at school.

Chong Jia Food Review: Huge Chicken Fan Choy And Lu Rou Fan Under $5 At Jurong West
United States

The “Chez Panisse Café Cookbook,” by Alice Waters, Still Holds Up

The first question that's asked when someone says they've had dinner at Chez Panisse is "Downstairs or upstairs?"—which really means "Restaurant or café?" It's an attempt to deciph

The “Chez Panisse Café Cookbook,” by Alice Waters, Still Holds Up
Singapore

Fluff Stack Review: Souffle Pancakes With Strawberry Cheese And Chocolate Hazelnut Toppings

Fluff Stack at Suntec City I first saw Fluff Stack during a media tasting at 108 Matcha Saro . Back then, the souffle pancake cafe was still undergoing renovations. I went back to

Fluff Stack Review: Souffle Pancakes With Strawberry Cheese And Chocolate Hazelnut Toppings
Singapore

Goodies & Co. Review: Wanton Mee With Char Siew, Sio Bak & Wantons At Only $3.50 At Boon Keng

Goodies & Co. churns out value-for-money wanton mee Whether it’s cai png or economical bee hoon , budget-friendly dishes are our go-to meals when we splurge away our latest paychec

Goodies & Co. Review: Wanton Mee With Char Siew, Sio Bak & Wantons At Only $3.50 At Boon Keng
Singapore

MediumRare Review: Saveur Opens A Steakhouse At Tampines With Steak Under $20

Flat iron steak and more at MediumRare I’ve failed miserably at attempts to be vegan, as nothing can separate me from my love for meat.

MediumRare Review: Saveur Opens A Steakhouse At Tampines With Steak Under $20
Japan

In Tokyo, Great Tempura Is Everywhere—from Train Stations to Michelin Restaurants

Tempura has come a long way since it was first introduced to Japan in the 16th century. An early rendition most likely arrived in the country by way of Portuguese missionaries, and

In Tokyo, Great Tempura Is Everywhere—from Train Stations to Michelin Restaurants
Malaysia

Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun Review: Crayfish And Pacific Clam Prawn Hor Fun At Chinatown

Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun divests crayfish hor fun in Chinatown I have a soft spot for Chinatown’s food.

Tuck Kee (Ipoh) Sah Hor Fun Review: Crayfish And Pacific Clam Prawn Hor Fun At Chinatown
Germany

Frieda Review: Beautiful Garden-Themed Restaurant Serving Crispy Pork Knuckle And Legit Schnitzel

Frieda is an underrated restaurant in City Hall When I think of German restaurants, a more masculine atmosphere filled with dark wood always comes to mind. So when I stumbled upon

Frieda Review: Beautiful Garden-Themed Restaurant Serving Crispy Pork Knuckle And Legit Schnitzel
Singapore

Steak & Bones Review: XXL Meat Platter With Pork Ribs And Free-Flow Fries At $29.90

XXL Western platter from Steak & Bones Just like buffets, XXL platters are always in buying interest. Take the hearty XXL Western platter from Steak & Bones for example.

Steak & Bones Review: XXL Meat Platter With Pork Ribs And Free-Flow Fries At $29.90
Singapore

Cluck Cluck Review: Chicken & Waffles At A New Bugis Cafe With Nett Prices

Get chicken and waffles at Cluck Cluck Update: Cluck Cluck is now permanently ceased trading.

Cluck Cluck Review: Chicken & Waffles At A New Bugis Cafe With Nett Prices
Singapore

Tie Fun Wan Review: Ex-Hotel Chef Serving Ma La Pork Noodles, Beef Rice Bowls And More From $8

Tie Fun Wan threw open its doors by ex-hotel chef Ken Chia, the owner of the now-defunct Rice and Fries, is back with a new concept serving wallet-friendly rice and noodle dishes a

Tie Fun Wan Review: Ex-Hotel Chef Serving Ma La Pork Noodles, Beef Rice Bowls And More From $8
Singapore

Kava Review: $12 Nett Lunch Sets At This Hidden Muslim-Owned Cafe Along Arab Street

Kava serves value for money lunch sets Update (23 August 2019) : Kava has relocated to 142 Arab Street, Singapore 199828 with a new management team.

Kava Review: $12 Nett Lunch Sets At This Hidden Muslim-Owned Cafe Along Arab Street