Old Village at Tanglin Halt Update: Old Village is permanently closed. There’s no doubt that Malaysia does their noodles well. If there’s one thing I miss about going across the border, it’s sinking my teeth into a good bowl of Malaysian-style dry noodles, such…
Best lobster rolls in Singapore 10 years ago, lobster rolls were never on most Singaporeans’ craving list. However, it has since become a mainstream menu item over the past decade. It isn’t just confined to upmarket restaurants with exorbitant prices either. A series of…
Fanntasy, new bakery by Fann Wong Image credit: @fannaiaiwong Following the slew of celeb-owned bakeries, including Jeanette Aw’s patisserie Once Upon A Time, veteran actress Fann Wong has also jumped onto the bandwagon with her soon-to-launch pastry shop, Fanntasy. Fann was also a judge…
Mama Diam at Prinsep Street Hands up if you remember what a mama shop, or mamak store, looks like. An important element of Singapore’s rich cultural heritage, a mama store refers to a small, often family-run provision store commonly found under HDB blocks back…
McDonald’s Samurai Burger returns McDonald’s beloved Samurai Burger is making a much-desired comeback this 30 September 2021, at 11am, along with another perennial favourite: the Seaweed McShaker Fries. A couple of days ago, the fast food giant teased the return of the Samurai Burger…
Spuds & Soda for chewy mochi Image credit: @thefluffypao Originating in the Kansai region of Japan, Warabimochi is made from the root of the bracken plant—unlike regular mochi that is made from glutinous rice. Spuds & Soda is an online store that offers a…
Little Red Dot Bakery in Commonwealth Though trendy new baked goods pop up every day, old-school bakeries in Singapore remain near and dear to our hearts. If you live in Commonwealth and are hungry for some nostalgic sugar doughnuts, hotdog buns and the like,…
Chicken ‘N Waffles at KFC Whoever conceived of the idea of putting fried chicken and waffles together deserves an award, because this all-American combination is something else altogether. It’s what I gravitate towards when I spy it on a brunch menu, although it typically…
Squid Game Dalgona candy recipe Image credit: Netflix The Dalgona candy saw its second heyday during COVID-19 thanks to the hottest Netflix series, Squid Game. Spoilers for those who have yet to catch this new K-drama—Dalgona candy was featured in the second game of…
Stuffed sourdough croissants at Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery Image credit: Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery After settling down at their permanent spot nestled in the newly revamped Park Mall, Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery has finally launched their series of sourdough Sourbombe croissants ($39 for a box of six). …
