Paradise Gastronomy is a Taiwanese foodie paradise “Handsome man, want eat [sic] lu rou fan?” the waitstaff at Paradise Gastronomy asked. I was apprehensive—the dodgy interior of GV Yishun and the solicitous way she…
What’s Pide at Chinatown “What’s pide?” The question kept ringing in the air, as curious onlookers passed this new Chinatown kiosk. They could have been reading off the sign or were genuinely curious. One…
Head to Daburu for cheap and good Western food Fact: most self-proclaimed XXL chicken chops aren’t actually XXL. I know this because I’ve had my share of ego-inflated chicken. Thankfully, Daburu was set on…
Chocolate bliss at OCD Cafe “Strength is the capacity to break a Hershey bar into four pieces with your bare hands – and then eat just one of the pieces.” – Judith Vorst. It’s…
Sedap Mania for cheap mookata and hot pot Update (20 Aug 2021): Sedap Mania is now temporarily closed. Fun fact: Before Astons had restaurants scattered all around Singapore, it was just a simple hawker…
Travel back in time with A&W Heading to A&W at Jewel Changi Airport is akin to travelling back in time. The fast food chain was practically a landmark for many Singaporeans before the closure…
Prawn & Mee redefines a Singaporean classic The chances of coming across an onsen egg or a mentaiko-laced dish on the menu of modern hawkers today can be eerily high. It’s no secret that…
Hold your family gatherings at Shang Social From five-star hotels to luxury villas, Shangri-La has got quite the grand empire. Joining the ranks of these atas places is Shang Social, a Chinese restaurant in…
Hock Shun Traditional Homemade Curry sticks to tradition I come from a Nyonya family. Growing up, most weeknight dinners were cooked by my grandmother, who whipped up traditional favourites like ayam buah keluak and…
Gorilla Curry puts a new spin on curry rice Update (Jun 2020): Lao Cai’s Curry has rebranded to become Gorilla Curry, and they’ve moved to Blk 323 Bukit Batok Street 33 Singapore 650323. Curry…
