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 […]

Nutella B-ready caught my attention during a recent Sheng Siong supermarket run, and honestly, I’m glad it did. I’m nuts about Nutella, haha. Just when I finished my stockpile of Nutella Biscuits which I had reviewed earlier, I came across another great promo at Sheng Siong. What Makes Nutella B-ready Special? This time round, it’s for Nutella […]

Nutella Biscuits have officially stolen my heart – and my wallet. These chocolatey Italian treats landed on Singapore shelves some time back, and I’ve been quietly obsessed ever since. The Great Nutella Biscuits Hunt Bought so many bags of these Nutella Biscuits when Sheng Siong was having a discount at $3.95 per pack. Normally they […]

If you’re looking for something special in Singapore’s dessert scene, Warabimochi Kamakura at One Holland Village should be on your radar. This specialist shop brings an authentic Japanese sweet that’s genuinely different from the usual offerings around town. I recently visited and found myself impressed by this distinctive confection that’s quietly gaining popularity among Singapore’s […]

J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff is a popular stall at Amoy Street Food Centre, that is known for its delicious and crispy curry puffs. The stall has received recognition from the Michelin Guide and is a regular awardee on the Bib Gourmand list. J2 specialises in just puffs, which come in 4 different flavours—curry potato […]

I have no qualms about recommending Dona Manis Cake Shop to anyone who enjoys traditional sweet treats like a good old banana pie. In fact I don’t think there is another bakery in Singapore that does banana pies in the same way as Dona Manis. That’s probably why their banana pies are so special even […]