Nipong Naepong is here at JEM Before Nipong Naepong, I’d never heard of jjamppong. I sheepishly kept mum during an enthusiastic discussion among my excited colleagues about the restaurant’s opening, for fear of sounding like a noob. For those of you as clueless as…
Umi Nami is hiding in plain sight Holland Village used to be my study spot and now it is a convenient location for after-work dinners. There are plenty of places to eat at Holland Village; from cheap food options at the market, to cafes, restaurants,…
Gluten-free dessert places for those with a sweet tooth Gluten is a protein found in certain grains including wheat. It’s hard to find tasty gluten-free dessert places in Singapore, but fortunately for those with gluten sensitivities and an achingly sweet tooth, there are plenty…
Thai Baang at Lavender Update: Thai Baang at Lavender is permanently closed. You can now find them at Changi City Point and AMK Hub! Thai Baàng holds a special place in my heart, for I believe it landed me this job at Eatbook. I…
Neighbourhood bakeries with upscale treats We all know of old-school neighbourhood bakeries. The ones that serve up simple egg tarts, chocolate cakes, and fluffy pandan cakes. But hidden away in sleepy residential areas are also a handful of modern, upscale neighbourhood bakeries that are…
Markozar is here at Teck Whye Lane You may be wondering what Markozar stands for – I did. Conveniently enough, I have a friend who knows the owner! My friend explained to me that the name is a combination of ‘martabak’ and the Japanese…
Free food trail for foodies! On The Red Dot, a Channel 5 programme, is hosting a free heritage food trail for the public on 30 March from 1pm to 6pm. For us Singaporeans, the way to our heart is through our stomach. If you’re a…
Unicorn lava cookie at Kooks Creamery We’ve tried lava cookies with ice-cream, but definitely not this adorable Unicorn Lava Cookie. Available at Kooks Creamery’s new outlet at The Cathay, this novel dessert has just launched, and you can get it at $10. It consists…
1-for-1 croissant taiyaki at Northpoint City There’s a new place to get a quick bite at Northpoint City – ONE! It specialises in croissant taiyaki, soy-based drinks, as well as soft serve ice-cream. To celebrate its opening, ONE will be offering a 1-for-1 croissant…
Pondok Daun Upeh at Tampines Just a stone’s throw away from Tampines West MRT Station, Pondok Daun Upeh lies in a neighbourhood I used to frequent. However, I’ve never noticed this eatery as I usually get my food fix from the kopitiam beside it.…
