Not for the weak at heart Update (4th April 2019): Bukang Tuna has permanently closed. I’ve always taken pride in myself for being an adventurous foodie. Whether it’s fried crickets, reindeer steak or other whatnots, exotic dishes have brought tonnes of surprises – and…
Join the latest food fad under a HDB block A 10-minute walk from Aljunied MRT station, Builders at Sims is situated under a old HDB flat amidst a kopitiam and mama shops. Opened by former Tiong Bahru Bakery head chef Joey Lim, this cosy…
No more emptying your wallet for a sweet ending After hearing about the world-famous strawberry watermelon cake while living in Sydney a few years back, I dragged a few of my friends to Black Star Pastry just to try it – only to realise…
Brunch to the backdrop of a quaint English tea room Update (4th April 2019): Hyde & Co. has permanently closed. Imagine yourself lounging in the midst of sun-drenched walls, minimalist decor, and a faint aroma of tea in the air. This is Hyde & Co.,…
Authentic and inexpensive pho at a hidden Vietnamese joint Update: Mrs Pho has relocated to 73 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199486. The exterior of Mrs Pho is so nondescript it’s easy to walk past it without batting an eyelid. But this hole-in-the-wall at Beach Road…
No money, no problem. Food makes everything better – even work. But food at the Central Business District (CBD) can get quite costly, and even more so if you’re an intern. Fret not, for here is a list of places you can get extremely…
Milkshakes that’ll bring all the boys AND the girls to the yard The world we live in today is head over heels for crazy calorie-worthy concoctions like cronuts, churros, and now FREAKSHAKES. These are milkshakes piled high with a party of candies, cookies, chocolate or…
It’s time to spice things up This is not a typical list of sugar, spice and everything nice – it’s just spice, spice and even more spice. Here’s a list of restaurants that serve searing hot and spicy dishes to satisfy those who think…
Flaming desserts that’ll satisfy wild foodies When word spread that the iconic Russian-Hainanese Shashlik has reopened after closing down in November 2015, we knew we had to pay them a visit. Aside from their famous beef dishes, the restaurant is also known for table-side theatrics: think…
Cream puffs but better Growing up, my favourite treat was a box of 6 for $2 durian cream puffs from the bakery below my block. Not because I love durian, but because its eggy, chewy choux (pronounced “shoo”) pastry and creamy filling would always satisfy my…
