A Malaccan Favourite Brought To Singapore Lok Lok. What is it? That question kept playing in my head even before I stepped foot into Malaysia Local Delights. After getting a glimpse of high shelves piled with sticks of various meats and vegetables, it occurred…
Cakes and gelato made fresh daily ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ comes to mind when I was thinking of a way to describe Butterknife Folk. Tucked between a family clinic and dog salon on River Valley Road, this new patisserie looked a little out…
Natural fruit smoothie on a stick We all want to binge on ice-cream to cool down on hot days, but doing that all the time will make your body cry for help. Stuff yourself with one of these healthy fruit popsicles instead, which are creamy, refreshing and super…
Not your typical bak chor mee Update: Non Entrée Desserts is now permanently closed. Non Entrée Desserts has created quite a stir with stunning desserts like the crazy Chocolate Avalanche and quirky Rubber Ducky. There’s no place quite like this small cafe on Rangoon Road, which…
A healthy and quick dinner perfect for weeknights Ayam penyet is a fried chicken dish that originated from East Java in Indonesia, where “ayam” means “chicken” and “penyet” means “flattened” or “pressed”. Even though it looks complicated to make, this recipe only involves simple…
Sichuan food with Japanese influence With 2 Michelin stars in its pocket, the first word that comes to mind when dining at Shisen Hanten is “ATAS”. Even though its Chinese name “四川饭店” literally translates to “Sichuan Restaurant”, the Sichuan dishes here by Chef Chen Kentaro…
Ramen, ramen, set on fire Update (4th April 2019): Shin-Sapporo Ramen has relocated to 460 Alexandra Road, Singapore 119963. I appreciate restaurants with open kitchens because I love the anticipation of watching my food being prepared before my eyes. Set inside Century Square in…
Cafe Brunch with A Crazy Asian Twist Tucked away on quiet Duxton Hill, Xiao Ya Tou is a modern fusion restaurant and bar that boldly revolts against convention. Opened by the same folks behind Symmetry, Xiao Ya Tou serves a brazen menu of hybrid…
Chicken wings for the peckish As much as I love indulging in a piece of juicy steak or salmon, chicken wings will always be my go-to when seeking comfort food or a late-night snack. With an endless list of choices out there, here are…
Make your own viral dessert from Japan This clear dessert sensation hardly needs an introduction after its recent buzz on social media. Originally named Mizu Shingen Mochi, this raindrop cake from Japan is shiny, round and translucent – resembling a giant drop of rain.…
