Local Delights

Food Review: Ah Hua Kelong at Jalan Riang, Serangoon | Fresh Seafood, but underwhelming experience

January 8, 2019

The Place Having tried Scaled by Ah Hua Kelong at Haji Lane previously, we were looking forward to Ah Hua Kelong at Jalan Riang in Serangoon. Both are different concepts, [...]

Food Review: Mr & Mrs Mohgan Super Crispy Roti Prata beside Dunman Food Centre | Is the Prata still as crispy as before?

December 2, 2018

The Place Most of you should be familiar with Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata, which has recently reopened at a new location. Yes, the popular prata name [...]

Food Review: Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle at Serangoon Gardens | One of the Best Bak Chor Mee in Singapore

November 19, 2018

The Place Ever since I had Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle at The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, I have been keen to head down to the original stall in [...]

Food Review: Chicken House at Upper Thomson Road | Old School Kampong Chicken Rice Store

November 9, 2018

The Place Located at Upper Thomson Road, Chicken House is a familiar name for those who live in the vicinity, famous for its kampong chicken. The eatery is located amongst [...]

Food Review: Old Chang Kee at REX Cinema | Traditional Cosy Meal at Flagship Coffeehouse

June 24, 2018

The Place Does anyone remember 福满人间? The dancing, the songs, the to-die-for cute outfits…The charming old world everything. That’s how the new Old Chang Kee [...]

Food Review: Ah Tan Wings at Yishun Park Hawker Centre | One of the best Har Cheong Gai in Singapore

May 24, 2018

The Place Located at one of the newest hawker centres in Singapore, Ah Tan Wings opened to much fanfare last year at Yishun Park Hawker Centre. Raved by many of our fellow [...]

Food Review: New Ubin Seafood at CHIJMES | Second Outlet of Popular Zi Char Restaurant in City Hall

April 8, 2018

The Place Mention New Ubin Seafood and most people would be familiar with this popular local Zichar restaurant, which relocated from Sin Ming to Hillview Avenue few years [...]

Food Review: One Bowl Restaurant & Bar at The Sultan Hotel | Affordable home-cooked style Singapore dishes and its Delicious Char Siew Noodles

March 10, 2018

The Place Located at The Sultan hotel along Jalan Sultan Road, I visited One Bowl Restaurant & Bar with high expectations after reading some rave reviews about the three [...]

Food Review: Curry Times at Changi Airport | Singapore Local Delights Cafe by Old Chang Kee

January 27, 2018

The Place Located at the basement of Changi Airport Terminal 3, the Curry Times is amongst one of the many branches which the long-time local snacks chain Old Chang Kee has [...]

Food Review: Coffee Lounge at Goodwood Park Hotel | New Local Delights Menu and Dessert Buffet with Mao Shan Wang Specialities

October 28, 2017

The Place Located at Goodwood Park Hotel, Coffee Lounge (not to be confused with its sister afternoon tea restaurant L’Espresso) is the restaurant famous for its Taiwan [...]

Food Review: Window on the Park at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre | 1-for-1 Promotion for Boston Lobster and Southeast Asian Cuisine-themed Buffet

October 10, 2017

The Place Been here some decades back, and surprised to find the all-day dining concept at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, Window on the Park, still going strong [...]

Food Review: Heavenly Snack (天下小吃) at Circuit Road Food Centre | Gourmet Muah Chee which shot to fame on Social Media

October 10, 2016

The Place Gourmet Muah Chee in a local hawker centre? That is how we will describe Heavenly Snack (天下小吃), located in the old estate of Circuit Road. Also widely known [...]

Food Review: JB Ah Meng (新山亚明小厨) at Geylang | Bib Gourmand “Zi Char” restaurant in the Michelin Guide Singapore

September 22, 2016

The Place There are many coffeeshops and eateries in Singapore where you can go to for your local ‘Zi Char’ fix, but not many register a lasting impression for us. JB Ah [...]

Food Review: Four Points Eatery at Four Points by Sheraton | The former Riverview Hotel reopens at Roberston Quay

August 16, 2016

The Place Newly revamped after taking over the property from the now defunct Riverview Hotel at Robertson Quay, the Four Points by Sheraton did a good job in bringing modern [...]

Food Review: The Square Restaurant at Novotel Clarke Quay | Hitting the right notes with their Fusion Flavours Buffet Dinner

May 14, 2016

The Place Located at the lobby level of Novotel Clarke Quay, The Square is the only restaurant managed in-house by the hotel and possibly the only buffet restaurant in the [...]

Food Review: Ding Dong at Ann Siang Hill | Asian flavours with a twist set to impress

December 7, 2015

The Place Perched at the top of Ann Siang Hill, Ding Dong sports itself as a casual chill-out restaurant and bar, serving Asian cuisine with a twist. Located in a [...]

Food Review: The Line at Shangri-La Singapore | Sunday Champagne Brunch with 6 Roasts, 10 Foie Gras, 30 Cheese and 1 glass of Perrier-Jouet Champagne

November 15, 2015

The Place Decked in bright colours, The Line at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore has been serving one of the most extensive buffet spread since. Off Orchard Road, the walk from [...]

Food Review: The Bao Makers at Horne Road | Not your usual Kong Ba Bao

November 3, 2015

The Place Taking over the Windowsill in the Woods, which have since moved to Upper Thomson, The Bao Makers opens at the increasingly popular Jalan Besar enclave. Spotting [...]

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