Nom Nom, Author at City Nomads

Fine DiningJune 28, 2015July 31, 2017

Pollen’s Culinary Constellation Menu Dazzles: Review

When operating in Singapore's fickle restaurant scene, you'll have to count your lucky stars if you make it to the one-year mark; trudge along ano…

FoodApril 18, 2015June 10, 2020

Finally, an Authentic Taste of Portugal at BOCA: Review

Egg tarts does not a cuisine, make. So as a food writer, it is with equal parts shame and equal parts excitement that I step into BOCA, a three-st…

Eastern CuisineApril 6, 2015June 15, 2020

Imperial and Innovative Cuisine at Ginzawa: Review

With the explosion of Japanese cuisine in Singapore, you would have thought that nothing can really surprise you anymore when it comes to a new Japanese concept. Clearly, Ginzawa at tai-tai hangout Pa…

FoodMarch 15, 2015June 12, 2020

Bistronomy Takes Off at Sorrel: Review [Closed]

30 minutes was all it took for Sorrel to be borne. 24-year-old Executive Chef Johnston Teo, fresh off short-lived stints at Jaan, Pollen and Tippli…

Eastern CuisineMarch 2, 2015June 25, 2020

Review: Tangerine – A Dining Sanctuary

Away from the roller-coaster shrieks and water fountain extravaganzas in Resorts World Sentosa is Equarius Hotel. Beside the posh hotel is the award w…

Eastern CuisineFebruary 12, 2015May 19, 2017

Review: Shelter in The Woods – We Love Version 2.0!

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle. Crackle. A tight snap on the fifth bite of the pork belly, as loud as the first, signals a stamp of approval on an outstanding suckling pig. The speakers interrupt faint…

Eastern CuisineJanuary 13, 2015May 19, 2017

Great Contemporary European at SELA: Review

Corkage waived on Mondays and Tuesdays. A three-course Saturday brunch with free-flowing Prosecco at only $48. Margaritas going at $6 on Wednesday…

TravelJanuary 7, 2015January 19, 2016

Hong Kong, Two Ways: Our Weekend Guide

Despite worrying reports of the Hong Kong protests in local media, the only peril of visiting the 'Fragrant Harbour' is not wanting to return. Beyond …

FoodDecember 28, 2014May 17, 2016

A Steep Ascent to Alba 1836: Review

Operating anything at Duxton Hill is like playing musical chairs with Heidi Klum – one moment you're in, the next, you're out. In a short span of a few months, a cheekily-named 'The …

FoodDecember 7, 2014February 2, 2016

Steak House with a Killer View at Sear: Review

At the new, swanky American steakhouse Sear, there's something on the menu in bold red font that jumps out at you - the Certified Kobe Beef Rib Eye 2k…

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