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FOOD: Joshoken – New Tsukemen restaurant unveils at Ramen Champion @ Bugis+
Author: Alex Chua Reach the end of the row, and what greets you is a signboard with the restaurant name, embossed in gold, scrawled across it. The latest addition in Ramen Champion @ Bugis+, Joshoken stood out amongst the ramen best in the field of tsukemen; it emerged as the top winner in October 2016 during the Super Tsukemen Exhibition in Shinjuku. Dubbed the tsukemen specialist, Joshoken is inspired by the cuisines of Ibaraki, which are characterised by a marriage of gyokai and meat-based broth flavours. The restaurant boasts an impressive array of tsukemen, chuka soba, shio soba, rice bowls, as well as side dishes such as karaage and gyoza.…
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Food: Dine Inn – Share a taste of Home
Whether you are a foodie, someone who loves to eat or someones who loves to cook, I have something for you! Not sure if you guys noticed that some food influencers are constantly uploading food pictures from Dine Inn and it seems that there is quite a variety of cuisines to choose from. All the different dishes do not come from the same person FYI! Let me give you some background on how Dine Inn works: Dine Inn is one of the latest online community marketplace for home-cooked meals, designed to connect the makers (Hosts) and lovers (Guests) of home-cooked food via an online platform. Guests may order their meals…
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FOOD: eGrill & Piza: Japanese Skewers and Handmade Pizzas under S$10 bucks
Author: Alex Chua eGrill & Piza: Japanese Skewers and Handmade Pizzas under S$10 bucks Smoked Salmon salad, truffles fries with truffle salsa, spicy teriyaki chicken pizza, salmon mentai pizza and assorted skewers. If you’re someone who fancies skewers and pizzas then eGrill & Piza could well be your next favourite makan hangout destination without bursting your budget. Not only are the prices affordable – an intimate party of four can share two pizzas and two grilled mainstays at no more than S$10 per person, this restaurant with an art-deco vibe is also easily accessible as well. Conveniently located on B1 of hippy The Cathay, so you could get your dinner/…
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#JAMESNMAYBEL: Surprise Valentine’s Day
It all happened too quick. James could not digest the day well because it was full of surprises for him. It all started from Nando’s when they gave birth to their new addition to the menu – Mango & Lime. Who would have ever thought that they would make such a good pair? It was like our love story. We started out as being acquaintances for 3 years before we finally spoke to each other. Know what? Mango & Lime existed as well but they were never infused together right? That was just us. However when the powers are combined, you will only experience nothing but a whole new level of…
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FOOD: Usher in the Year of Rooster and Valentine’s Day with Miam Miam
Hot on the heels of the exciting Chinese New Year comes sweet and romantic February, and Miam Miam dishes out an array of tantalising gastronomic treats for a smooth transit – from Lunar New Year into the Season of Love! Be it a family gathering or a dinner date, this French-Japanese casual café kitchen will surely create cherished moments with your loved ones. Looking for an ideal place to lou hei? Try the exquisite yu sheng –Tower of Wealth ($22.80 Small/ $38.80 Large). Put a Japanese spin on your Chinese New celebration and toss to prosperity. You would surely be awed by the creativity mix of ingredients which includes Japanese…
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FOOD: Tai Cheong Bakery Opens in Holland Village!
Hong Kong Tai Cheong egg tarts was previously only available in a food kiosk in Takashimaya only. But last year, Tai Cheong Bakery opens their first overseas dine-in concept in Holland Village! I could feel the authentic Hong Kong-style teahouse the moment I stepped into the cafe and I wanted to try everything on the menu. You will be glad to know that they do not impost service charge and the prices you see on the menu is inclusive of GST already. Let me show you some of the dishes I tried and why I love them. Three Coloured Silky Eggs with Rice ($9.90): A plate of steamed rice with a…
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FOOD: Sawadee Thai – Authentic Thai Food in Singapore
Sponsored Even though Thailand is just a few hours away, there isn’t really a need to fly over to enjoy authentic Thai food. Why fly when you can have it in Singapore? We found a gem located at 9 Tan Quee Lan Street, TQL Suites, #01-01 Singapore 188098 (Opposite Bugis Junction) last week. Sawadee Thai is also recognized as the Top 5 Thai Restaurants in Singapore since 2013 and in conjunction with their 15th anniversary, a series of new dishes were introduced – You can find Hokkaido Scallops on Clayplat ($30 for 7 pieces) and many other dishes which I will be talking about later. But firstly, let me sing…
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Go Pikachu Crazy at Pokemon Cafe: Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon Edition
Author: Alex Chua Staying true to the Alola style, bottles and paper cones used to serve Fish n’ Fires lined along the counter Attention all fun-loving fans of Pokemon Sun and Moon – put down your Nintendo 3DS Console and enjoy the warm hospitality of Pikachu and his fellow friends at Bugis Junction this November! Returning for its second debut, the Pokemon Café reimagines the Alola region of the Pokemon world and brings it to the cafeteria setting. The pop-up cafe, a joint collaboration between PARCO Singapore and home-grown brand Everyday with Fries (EWF), dishes out mouth-watering food that are pleasing to the palate and feast to the eyes. Time…
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New: Japanese Snacks from 7-eleven
Have you seen any new snacks in 7-Eleven yet? 12 exclusive and premium Japanese made snacks have already hit 7-Eleven last month! Housed under 7-Select brand, Japanophiles can look forward to enjoying Japanese snacks at prices as low as $3.50 MAX! They are made from premium ingredients sourced from various prefectures which are famous for cultivating these produce; such as tasty spuds from Hokkaido. Even the mixed nuts are roasted and tossed in fine mineral salt from the seaside town of Muroto in the Kochi Prefecture. I can vouch how fine the mineral salt is!!!! This is my favourite! Sakusaku Corn Cheese at $3.20! It is sooooo yummeh!! Read the…
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Food: Tastes of Korea at Marriott Cafe
K-Pop, K-Beauty or Korean food isn’t going to exit Singapore any time soon because people are generally crazy over anything Korean! Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel’s Marriott Cafe is pulling the heartstrings of Korean food aficionados with a sumptuous kaleidoscope of Korean delicacies. The dishes are specially prepared by guests chefs Choi Dae-hwan and Lee Jae-Bin from JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. With authentic chefs from Korea, you can only expect authentic Korean food! Diners will be spoilt for choice with hearty stews, ever-popular bibimbab, delightfully savoury kimchi pancake, fried chicken, succulent roasts and many more. Soup lovers will enjoy the Beef Turnip Soup; Kimchi Stew Dry, Pollack Soup as well as a…
