Cheese buffets for die-hard cheese lovers First created thousands of years ago, cheese was once believed to be accidentally created by storing milk incorrectly. Since then, cheese has been associated with European sophistication and general classiness, given its layered flavours. Then it came to…
Update: As of 3 December 2020, the Single Origin Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Platter ($12) and Single Origin Chocolate Pastries Platter ($12) are no longer available. The Dark Gallery is a dark chocolate lover’s paradise Excuse my look of surprise whenever someone says they…
Mike’s Caribbean Food offers hearty Jamaican fare Update (5 April 2019): Mike’s Caribbean has permanently closed. With all the late-night supper spots we’ve got around Singapore, a small stall selling Jamaican food probably won’t be the first to catch your eye. But if bae…
Affordable deep-fried treats at Big Fish Small Fish As you walk down the stretch of eateries at Punggol East Container Park, you’ll find it impossible to miss the bright yellow and blue containers owned by Big Fish Small Fish. And they have a good…
Sumo Bar Happy serves ramen with huge short ribs While viral food trends come and go in Singapore’s food scene, the one thing that never seems to phase out is our love for Japanese food. Along with the recent hype for XXL portions such…
Update (4 March 2021): Roost is now permanently closed. Roost serves chicken rice sushi and deep-fried chicken rice balls The months I was away on a student exchange programme to Europe was when I started to fall in love with Singapore’s national dishes. Asian…
Saigon Food Street gives you a pho fix at $2.50 Mention Vietnamese cuisine and your friends will probably mention pho. It’s easy to see why this dish has quickly seduced and comforted many – its fragrant broth, springy rice noodles, and meat are more…
Ezo Hokkaido Eats offers pocket-friendly Japanese lunch sets I once was told that I’m someone who enjoys ambience as much as food when dining. I guess I crave a complete experience. Though malls are full of restaurants and choices, I grumble if I have…
Kori King brings Japanese shaved ice to Singapore Update (5 April 2019): Kori King has permanently closed. In our summer-all-year-round country, cold desserts like ice kachang and bingsu are not only familiar but much loved by Singaporeans. This August, Kori King joins the bandwagon…
Taman Jurong hawker food for the far-Westies I often carry a big school bag to Taman Jurong Hawker Centre, and the stall owners will always ask if I just ended class. My bag is usually heavy with groceries, and even though I’m eager to…
