(Update 24/08/2019: Daily Affairs has permanently closed.) Daily Affairs cafe by an ex-Hilton chef Community centres are usually associated with just sports or classes, but Cairnhill Community Club also hides a cafe. A cosy space near Newton MRT Station, Daily Affairs offers reasonably priced dishes…
Nothing ordinary with Uncle Kiisu A new kid on the block, Uncle Kiisu would be a novelty for many people. It is a restaurant specialising in Japanese, Western, and Peranakan fusion cuisine, laced with an out-of-this-world quirk. I was surprised by how an affordable…
TaiGai opens in Singapore Image credit: BreadTalk Group The bubble tea frenzy isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. After the opening of famous Taiwanese brands such as TP Tea and Ten Ren Tea, outlets of Chinese brands such as Hey Tea are starting…
Katasumi Koohii – a cafe hidden by a bookstore If your idea of happiness involves a quiet morning with cake, coffee, and a book, Katasumi Koohii might just be your cup of tea. Resting at the back of Grassroots Book Room, a Chinese bookstore,…
BBQ seafood buffet for a feast Ask any restauranters or hoteliers which is the most sought-after section at their buffet, and I can assure you 9 out of 10 will say it is the seafood on ice. And sure, cold seafood is great, but…
Singapore’s hawker culture for UNESCO Hainanese curry rice: a dish that was created in Singapore during World War II. Hawker food is cheap, delicious and definitely an integral part of Singapore’s culture. And unless you’re a Crazy Rich Asian, you most probably visited a…
Visit Xiao Jun Gan for a satisfying ma la supper Sichuan cuisine – a cuisine that is associated with fiery spices, peppercorns, and all things ma la. Xiao Jun Gan is a new restaurant specialising in Sichuan ma la hot pot and skewers. If…
Queenstown food for the win As a Westie, I’m guilty of only heading to Queenstown for IKEA and nothing else. If not for working here, I would not have picked up on all the Queenstown food gems, hiding in plain sight. Forget about fancy…
Beer ramen from Canada Image credit: @heyhangryhippo When I think of Canada, I think of three things: maple syrup, polite people, and Robin Scherbatsky from How I Met Your Mother. But, as of today, my list has been bumped up to four items, thanks…
Halal restaurants on Chope Deals Singapore’s smorgasbord of cuisines reflect our nation’s racial and religious diversity. It’s as easy for one to find a fancy restaurant serving European creations, as it is to find a joint that serves traditional Malay grub. Plus, a large…
