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3 Different Nasi Biryanis at Tekka Market
My friend, R, wanted to bring us to his favourite Nasi Biryani place at Little India, Singapore. Unfortunately, his stall was closed that day, and hence we rerouted ourselves to the timeless Tekka Market smack…
Review of Burgr by Gordon Ramsay @ Las Vegas
The wife and I were in Vegas for a few days on our tour of the United States, and I made a point to visit as many celebrity chef restaurants as I could. Gordon Ramsay’s Burgr was one of them.
Kichi Kichi style Omu Rice now available in Singapore
Yes! Many of you have seen the viral videos of the happiest chef in the world cooking his masterful omu rice, if not, here it is. Naturally, I was stoked when I learned that a…
MIZUKI: My Birthday Treat at an Omakase Tempura Restaurant in Singapore
Mizuki is one of the few Japanese Omakase restaurants in Singapore who specialise in Tempura. I was blessed to have been treated to their mid-tier menu for my birthday!
Janggut Laksa is my 2nd best laksa in Singapore
Janggut Laksa could be the ugliest bowl of noodles you’ve ever set your eyes on, but it’s one of the tastiest noodles in Singapore from as early as the 1960s!
Yishun 925 Chicken Rice, one I have been eating for over 20 years!
When it comes to Chicken Rice in Singapore, there are no shortage of recommendations. From the super hyped ones such as Tian Tian (of Michelin Bib Gourmand fame), to commercialised chains like Wee Nam Kee…
Kim Hai Hokkien Mee is old school goodness at Circuit Road Food Center
I live up north in Yishun. Yet I’ve been to Kim Hai Hokkien Mee at Circuit Road Food Center about 4 times in the last couple of months. My dad, he has been eating there…
Review of Gunther’s Restaurant, Modern French Cuisine in Singapore. Is it worth it?
.. I have long heard of Gunther’s legendary cold truffle angel hair pasta, and they appear to be the pioneers of that dish in Singapore, though I’m sure this fact would be highly debated by many. Nonetheless, I’ve always been eager to try it out, and finally the opportunity had arrived.
My first Omakase and best sushi in Honolulu at Sasabune
Ok this one is some what of a Throwback Thursday post, recalling back to my notes on my first Omakase experience when I was visiting Honolulu for the 2nd time in 2016. Contrary to popular…
Debunking The World’s Cheapest Michelin 2 Star Restaurant at Canton8
The Shanghai Michelin Guide received much criticism when it came out in July 2016. Other than omitting many peoples’ favourite restaurants, which, is always subjective, the Shanghai debut of the Michelin Guide was also arraigned…
Chiew Kee vs Hai Kee Soy Sauce Chicken Noodles
Throwback to the time I tasted soy sauce chicken noodles from two popular outlets in Singapore, plus one bonus Michelin starred contender at the end of the article!
In memory of Lewin Terrace
Once upon a time, there was a restaurant on the slopes of Fort Canning Hill called Lewin Terrace. Unfortunately, I only had the fortune of dining there once on their final year of operations in 2019.
One of the best places to savour beef in Singapore, Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Lawry’s has been one of my favourite places in Singapore to enjoy a good chunk of beef, ever since my good friend introduced them to me many years ago. The up-scale restaurant chain originated in…
Brunch @ The Nest, Shanghai
In this edition of my Shanghai Ultimate Brunch guide, I visited The Nest. The Nest has been one of Shanghai’s go-to night spots for awhile, and was once very unique in the sense that you could…
Curiosity killed my palate at a hipster cafe, Curious Palette.
Visited the Curious Palette to check out their new menu, specifically, their cray fish roll that many were raving about.
