Singapore Food Blog

Borgata Trattoria Osteria – Italian Dining at the Quay

Clarke Quay is one of the first choices for party animals when it comes to a night out in Singapore. But let’s face it, when you want good food at affordable prices, the place is nobody’s first choice. Or so I thought. The Italian restaurant, Borgata Trattoria Osteria, at The Cannery, offers decent food at decent prices. Take your pick from the menu which offers familiar Italian favorites such as pizzas and pastas, as well as a selection of main courses. Alfresco seating allows for people-watching... Read more →

Eighteen Chefs – Chow Down on Chili Crab

In Singapore, chili crab is a famous dish that can be found in virtually any seafood restaurant and zi char hawker stall. Whether it is the juicy crab meat or the zesty chili gravy, every bit of it is mouthwatering! While Chinese-style restaurants serving this popular dish are aplenty, Western ones have not exactly ventured into the chili crabs’ territory. Casual Western restaurant, Eighteen Chefs, surprisingly offers it in the form of cheese baked chili crab. Doesn’t that sound enticing? Only... Read more →

Citibank Gourmet Pleasures – Enjoy $10 Dishes & Dining Deals

How would you like to indulge in a whole chili crab from Jumbo Seafood Restaurant at just $10? Perhaps the sumptuous Penne Sambuca from Michelangelo’s or a juicy slab of sirloin steak from Jack’s Place, also at just $10? With Citibank Gourmet Pleasures, cardholders get to enjoy such popular signature dishes for just $10 each! And that’s not all. When you dine at any participating restaurant, the bank also promises to match any better discount offered by other credit cards! Sounds... Read more →

Café del Mar – Feast & Chill Out by the Beach

Things are getting interesting at Café del Mar, one of Singapore’s hottest beach bars. The restobar at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, has unveiled a brand new food menu with an extensive range of Mediterranean and international cuisine. Apart from sunbathing and sipping on a Mojito at the swim-up bar, you can now enjoy a sumptuous seafood meal while admiring a panoramic view of the sea. Photo by Café del Mar The indoor dining area is decked out in blue, white and pink. A huge bar counter... Read more →

Queen & Mangosteen – British Gourmet Pub

Fish and chips is to the British what the burger is to Americans. At the Queen & Mangosteen British restobar in VivoCity, the deep-fried fishy dish is unsurprisingly the best-selling item. Unlike the traditional fish and chips, this dish comes with a twist. What is it? Read on to find out! The first thing that strikes you about Queen & Mangosteen is probably its memorable name. So how did it come about? There is a legend about Queen Victoria offering a reward of 100 pounds to anyone who could... Read more →

1 Twenty Six – Dining at the Coast

How does live music, good food, and a cool Sea Breeze sound to you? At 1 Twenty Six in East Coast Park, you can enjoy a meal and drinks while admiring a view of the sea and the ships in the distance. The dining arm of this restobar goes by the name Coast, offering a communal dining concept. If this sounds familiar, that’s because its sister, Roast at One Rochester, first introduced this dining concept where parties of two or more can share a lovely meal together. Apart from an indoor dining... Read more →

Tiong Bahru Sketches Exhibition

Do you live in Tiong Bahru, or know someone who does? Built circa 1930s, the Tiong Bahru estate is amongst the oldest housing estates in Singapore. It is also the only housing estate built by the British-administered Singapore Improvement Trust that is still in existence today, making it an icon in Singapore’s landscape. A group of four artists, Miel, Tia Boon Sim, Paul Wang and Don Low, have created over 40 beautiful sketches of the charming estate in pen, ink and watercolor. You can view... Read more →

IKEA Restaurant – Swedish Specials!

One of the places that I like to visit is IKEA. It doesn’t even matter if I’m not buying any furniture. Just walking through the showrooms and perusing the colorful furniture and furnishings can be a fun activity in itself! A trip here always includes a meal at the in-store restaurant. The range is good and the prices are inexpensive, from the $1 coffees and teas, the $5.50 daily specials, to the $3 desserts. Dining here is a self-service, no-frills affair, although finding a seat can... Read more →

Tom N Toms Coffee – Korean Coffee Power!

Fans of Korean drama shows and handsome Korean actors would be pleased to know that another Korean export has hit our shores, in the form of coffee. Boasting over 100 outlets in Korea, the Tom N Toms Coffee chain has arrived to grab a slice of the espresso coffee market in Singapore. While Korea isn’t exactly known for her coffee, our caffeine-loving population would certainly welcome an additional option to get a quick pick-me-up! The ordering process is very much like your typical Starbucks... Read more →

Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe – Taste a Rainbow!

What color is your food? Do you know that certain foods can be classified into color groups such as red, green and purple, and that you can reap different health benefits from each color? At Eden Sanctuary Floral Cafe in China Square Central, meals can be personalised based on individual preferences and customised according to dietary requirements. In the 5-course meal, Chef Clement Ronald Ng painstakingly puts together each dish according to color, and ensures that you literally taste a rainbow! Floral... Read more →

Pasta Stylo – Fashionably Delicious!

Red G-strings and mannequins dressed in high fashion are probably the last things you would expect to find in a dining establishment, but these are the first things you would see when you walk into Pasta Stylo. On first glance, the restaurant at City Square Mall looks more like a beautifully themed bar than a pasta restaurant. The interior is decked out in black and red, with sensual touches of chandeliers, purple sheer curtains and gold-rimmed kitchen windows that decorate the dark walls. Pasta... Read more →

Dian Xiao Er – Traditional Chinese Inn

Each time we pass by a Dian Xiao Er restaurant, we would do a double take. Unlike your typical Chinese restaurants that tend to go for a classy or modern look these days, the decor here is decked out like a traditional Chinese inn. Even the staff are dressed in costumes from that era! Whether it is the brick walls, the square-shaped wooden tables and chairs, or the rows of ancient Chinese wine that fill the shelves, the quaint decor makes you feel as though you are in a period drama. To match the... Read more →

Freemasons’ Hall – Masonic Club in Singapore

If you have read Dan Brown’s books, no doubt you would have come across several references to Freemasonry and the Knights Templar (a Masonic body). Freemasonry started out in England in the 16th century. Notable members of this highly secretive all-male society include Mozart, George Washington and Mark Twain. But, did you know that there is a Freemason fraternity right here in Singapore? Freemasonry was first established in Singapore on December 8, 1845. Even with a lengthy history of more... Read more →

Nostalgia Hotel – Potion Bar

In recent years, a few boutique hotels have sprouted in Tiong Bahru, the oldest estate in Singapore. Amongst them is Link Hotel, as well as Wangz Hotel where we enjoyed a meal and stayed for a night previously. Just across the street from these two hotels lies the charming Nostalgia Hotel. With a name like that and its location in this historical neighborhood, it would surely appeal to history buffs! At the hotel lobby, you would find Potion, a restaurant-bar with alfresco dining and live bands... Read more →

Straits Cafe @ Rendezvous Hotel – International Buffet

Whenever friends ask me for hotel buffet recommendations, the few places that I would always mention include Cafebiz at Traders Hotel and Straits Café at Rendezvous Hotel. Ever since stumbling upon the Rendezvous buffet dinner quite by chance a few years ago, I have returned at least twice every year to feast on the goodies. The seafood spread never ceases to impress! While the buffet is international style with both Western and Asian dishes tossed in the mix, what I love most is the seafood.... Read more →

100+ Places to Watch World Cup 2010 in Singapore

Caught the football fever? Wondering where to watch World Cup 2010 in Singapore? Here’s a compilation of over 100 places in Singapore where the matches are broadcast live. These venues are divided into bars, theaters, fast food restaurants, community and SAFRA clubs. So head down, crack open a cold one and enjoy the live action! Note: Please do call up the establishments directly to double-check if a particular match would be shown. Don’t want to be disappointed now, do we? Updates: June... Read more →

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice – Top of the Crop?

When it comes to Hainanese chicken rice, I like it oily and flavorful rather than healthy and bland, calories be damned! My favorite place to indulge in a sinful but oh-so-good plate of chicken is Tong Fong Fatt. Where is yours? Wee Nam Kee is one of the few names that always pop up when people talk about their favorite Hainanese chicken rice, along with Boon Tong Kee, Tian Tian and a couple of others. Sure enough, a friend of mine proclaims it to be his favorite, and so we head down one afternoon... Read more →

15 Minutes at Laselle – Art/Music/Design Cafe

In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. When Andy Warhol said this in 1968, it gave rise to the expression “15 minutes of fame”. With Youtube, blogs and the sheer number of reality shows these days, it sure looks like anybody can easily get his dose of fame! And now, the 15 minutes café at the LASALLE College of the Arts offers aspiring musicians a stage and their 15 minutes of fame. It’s a big hit with the young crowd! With its lofty ceilings, long... Read more →

Restaurant Replaces Menus with iPads [Video]

Predict the Winner to The Rookie and Win a Nokia E72

Are you a fan of The Apprentice, the American reality TV show by property tycoon Donald Trump? If you are, you might be interested in the Singapore version — The Rookie. The Rookie is a webcast reality show presented by Nokia. 12 contestants have been selected from hundreds of applicants to take part in a series of challenges. The prizes? 4 prestigious internships at Nokia, Microsoft, Standard Chartered Bank and even Zouk! The ultimate champion will be crowned the Rookie and win SGD5,000. Like... Read more →