Mincheng Bibimbap 敏丁拌饭 wasn’t on my radar until a recent lunch hunt led us straight to their AMK Hub outlet. What started as a casual meal turned into one of the better Korean dining experiences I’ve had in Singapore. About Mincheng Bibimbap Mincheng Bibimbap 敏丁拌饭 is a Chinese brand that specialises in authentic Chinese Korean […]

The Butter Baked Rice Cake from Swee Heng 1989 Classic had me visiting several Swee Heng bakeries before I finally spotted it at Woodleigh Mall. This little treasure isn’t available everywhere, and they never mention which outlets actually stock it. Finding the Elusive Butter Baked Rice Cake After going to several Swee Heng bakeries with no luck, […]

YAYOI Japanese Restaurant promises authentic teishoku dining right here in Singapore, but does it deliver on that promise? After sorting through photos from our recent Japan trip and missing those comforting teishoku meals we had in Hakuba, Nagano, we decided to put this place to the test. What Makes Teishoku Special Before diving into our […]

Huang Hong Ji Porridge 黄洪记粥 sits underneath 269A Punggol Field and I’ve seen it countless times whenever we take the bus to Punggol Interchange. The place has been on my radar for ages. Finally, it was one of those days when my hubby and I felt like taking a break from our usual mixed rice […]

Woke Ramen was a complete surprise discovery during our evening walk from Punggol to Sengkang. How We Discovered Woke Ramen We were trying out a new walking route from Punggol to Sengkang and ended up at Compass One. Looking for a dinner spot, we stumbled upon Woke Ramen. Apparently, this is Singapore’s first halal-certified wok hei […]

Nan Yang Dao 南洋岛 has solved every Singaporean’s weekend dilemma – getting that authentic Nanyang kopitiam fix without the JB jam. We all know the drill: hop across the Causeway, hunt for that perfect kopitiam, queue for ages, then battle traffic back home. Not anymore. Why Nanyang Kopitiams Are Taking Over Nanyang kopitiams have always […]

We are back at Rasa Istimewa Waterfront Restaurant with the folks for another family meal. They couldn’t stop craving that super shiok sambal stingray. I kept my promise to bring them back for dinner since Mum wanted to catch the sunset. Ever since Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, she seems to be making up […]

Tomoro Coffee caught my attention during one of those random mall wandering sessions when my hubby and I needed somewhere to rest our tired legs at Novena Square 2. What started as a quick pit stop turned into a proper coffee discovery that’s got me planning my next visit already. Indonesian Coffee Chains Taking Over […]

Shake Shack Singapore has been on my radar since 2019, yet somehow I’d managed to try their burgers everywhere else – the US, UK, Japan – except right here in my own backyard! Funny how travel works, isn’t it? When burger cravings hit hard one afternoon and my husband suggested Shake Shack, I practically jumped […]

Acai bowls from Poke Theory caught me completely off guard when I spotted their standee poster at Velocity @ Novena Square. I always thought this place was strictly about poke bowls – turns out they’ve been quietly serving up colourful acai creations too. Stumbling Upon Poke Theory’s Acai Bowls Walking past their outlet, that standee […]

Din Tai Fung JB City Square continues to prove that sometimes the best versions of iconic dishes happen outside their birthplace. Though Din Tai Fung remains a renowned Taiwanese brand, I actually find the Malaysia and Singapore outlets much better than their Taiwanese counterparts. My visit to the OG Din Tai Fung outlet on Xinyi […]

The Westin Singapore buffet dinner has earned a special place in my heart – and stomach. After eight visits over the past few years, I can confidently say this seafood feast at Seasonal Tastes delivers every single time. Perched on the 32nd floor of Asia Square Tower 2, this isn’t just another hotel buffet. It’s […]

Myung Ga III 명가 is located on the 4th floor of Beauty World Centre, same floor as the food centre. This authentic Korean restaurant serves up some of the most genuine Korean flavours I’ve tasted in Singapore. A Hilarious Mistake That Led to Gold Actually, it was quite a hilarious mistake. I had come across Yogiyo […]

I’m excited to tell you about Yunos N Family at Ang Mo Kio Central Market & Food Centre, where I reckon you’ll find the best gado-gado in Singapore. This isn’t just another food review – it’s a story that goes back to the 80s. How It All Started: Granny’s Gado-Gado Adventures Picture this: my late […]

Gokoku Japanese Bakery caught my attention a long time back, and honestly, I haven’t looked back since. This authentic Japanese ‘wa’ (和) bakery brings over six decades of bread-making heritage from Kobe, Japan, straight to Singapore’s bustling food scene. What sets this place apart isn’t just the fancy backstory. It’s how they stick to traditional […]

Can’t even remember when was the last time I had a legit cinnamon roll, so stumbling upon rrooll at Compass One was like finding treasure. This halal-certified bakery has completely changed my perspective on what the best cinnamon rolls should taste like. Walking past their stall, the aroma hit me immediately. That warm, buttery scent mixed with cinnamon spice? […]