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Eastern CuisineJanuary 22, 2022January 27, 2022

Restaurant Review: Minimal Waste Meets Wagyu Decadence at Black Cow in South Beach Avenue, Singapore

One taste of wagyu transformed Sam Chua's life. The co-founder of wagyu fine-dining haven Black Cow came to savour beef relatively late in life – on a…

Eastern CuisineJanuary 17, 2022January 20, 2022

Restaurant Review: Osomatsu Brings Izakaya Grub and Smoked Uni Tarts to Paya Lebar’s KINEX, Singapore

A quintessential phrase from the ever-humble Japanese, osomatsu-sama deshita means 'it was no big deal of a meal' – often modestly said by a host in r…

Eastern CuisineJanuary 13, 2022July 17, 2024

Chinese New Year 2022: Best Restaurants for Roaring Reunion Lunches and Dinners in Singapore

Chinese New Year comes faster on the heels of turkey season this 2022, but our bellies aren't complaining. For the Year of the Tiger, Singapore's restaurants are set to dish up a roaring reunion feast…

Casual DiningJanuary 8, 2022January 20, 2022

Chinese New Year Takeaways 2022: The Best Yusheng, Pen Cai, and Goodies for Home Feasting in Singapore

In light of COVID-19 restrictions, Chinese New Year looks set to be a more subdued affair this 2022. But that doesn't mean the feasting has to be any …

Eastern CuisineDecember 16, 2021July 17, 2024

From Family Recipes to Ready-to-Cook Pastes: How Fourth-Gen Peranakan Brand O’nya is Repackaging Tradition

If there's one cuisine where 'modern' and 'easy' are bad words, it has to be Peranakan cuisine. To labour over a dish from scratch exactly as one's gr…

Eastern CuisineNovember 18, 2021February 10, 2022

Dining Guide to Jurong East: The Best Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars in Singapore’s West

Who says only the folks in the East get all the fun? Over in Singapore's wild west, Jurong East is shaping up to be an underrated hub for good food with a buzzy slew of new openings of late. Here's a …

Eastern CuisineNovember 16, 2021November 22, 2021

Best Min Jiang Kueh in Singapore: Old-School and Modern Spots for Your Fluffy Pancake Fix

How can a slather of peanut between two slabs of pancake be so darn tasty? The humble min jiang kueh has never gone out of style in Singapore, and in …

Eastern CuisineNovember 12, 2021November 18, 2021

Restaurant Review: JIDAI by Beurre Chef Darwin Wong Puts A French Twist on Izakaya Fare in Boat Quay, Singapore

You'd be forgiven for doing a double-take on the threshold of JIDAI. Set in the grungy surrounds of Boat Quay, the dimly lit izakaya glows a stran…

Eastern CuisineOctober 19, 2021November 2, 2021

Best Egg Tarts in Singapore: Where to Find Hong Kong-Style and Portuguese Egg Custard Goodness

Just the sight of egg tarts is usually enough to get our mouths watering instantly. A glistening circlet of golden custard, nestled within a crisp, buttery crust – what's not to love? Whether you like…

Eastern CuisineOctober 14, 2021October 20, 2021

Restaurant Review: Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant Celebrates 65 Years of Heritage with New Menu

With humble beginnings as a pushcart along Upper East Coast Road to its current spot at Fullerton Bay, Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant has remained …

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