Hawker food at Tiong Bahru deserves more appreciation I once trawled through Tiong Bahru, AKA the hippest neighbourhood in town, to sniff out food worth my penny. Densely populated with cafes of all themes and cuisines, Tiong Bahru’s food scene had me infatuated and…
Novel and niche buffets to stuff yourself silly at Buffets don’t always have to be a showdown of crabs, oysters, sushi and tiny cakes. Sometimes, all we want is an endless amount of our favourite food. Whether it’s chocolate, cheese or even pizza, these buffets offer a…
Refreshing and creative dishes at Kumoya Update: Kumoya is now hosting themed-cafes including a Pusheen Cafe! Adding to the lineup of Insta-worthy cafes near Haji Lane is Kumoya, a re-branding of Karafuru Desserts. This sunlit cafe retains eclairs and plated parfaits from Karafuru, with an expanded…
Muffins, cakes, apple crumble and more at Muffles The smell of freshly baked pastries never fails to entice me, and anyone with a sweet tooth would probably feel the same. So when I caught wind of Muffles, a pastry shop at a hawker centre selling…
Odette makes you feel at home Nine months was how long it took for Odette to earn itself two Michelin stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide Singapore. Opened late last year by French chef Julien Royer, who used to head Jaan, this modern French…
Boon Lay food boleh! While Boon Lay is more often associated with NTU or Malaysia than food, this ulu corner of Singapore actually has some pretty good stuff to eat. Whether you’re into restaurants, cafes or kopitiam stalls, you can definitely find some awesome…
Claypot chicken rice you’d want to wait for With crispy rice, tender meat and savoury pieces of lup cheong (Chinese sausage), claypot chicken rice is a classic that is hearty and hard to resist. The only downside is that they often come with a…
Nasi ambeng that’s cheap and shiok When I was invited to my best friend’s cousin’s wedding more than two years ago, I met the love of my life at the buffet spread. Paru goreng (fried cow lungs) and I carry a classic story of…
Kway chap and organ soup filled with chewy goodness While some might cringe at the sight of rubbery pig intestines, others find this chewy goodness a wonderful combination of unique texture and incredible flavour. Innards used to be food for those who could not…
Fried Chicken Cutlet Curry Noodles on a secret menu The signboard of Cantonese Delights says they’ve got wanton mee and laksa yong tau foo, but the star of this popular stall at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre is Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodles. With…
