Author: Evan Mua
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was a structure devised by mastercraftsman Daedalus as a means to contain the monstrous Minotaur, one that’s elaborate and flush with serpentine paths leading to its centre.
Despite its popularity amongst Singaporeans, it’s surprising that there hasn’t been a cafe devoted to making the perfect rosti, at least before Poonsti burst onto the scene.
Almost eligible for the adjective “antiquated”, Furama RiverFront is an establishment few would venture to in search of one of Singapore’s most exciting new cafes. Yet, here we are — seated at the moody Wild Card, located inside the time-worn hotel.
Look what the cat dragged in: It’s Cat Bite Club, the newest speakeasy bar at Duxton that coincidentally is the baby of one Jesse Vida. Continue reading “Cat Bite Club”
Nothing lasts forever. In a tumultuous Singapore cafe landscape, constant reinvention is imperative in order to halt the taint of obsoletion. Even the most iconic cafes abide by those truths — this includes Elixir Boutique Roasters, a stalwart fixture at Serene Centre since 2019.
For anyone embarking on a crusade to seek out the best Hokkien Mee in Singapore, Golden Mile Food Centre will inadvertently appear as one of the must-visit stops — it’s home to two hot contenders, YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle and Hainanese Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee Continue reading “YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle”
A recent foray into Boon Tat Street had my gaze arrested by one particularly swanky new establishment: the modish White Shades.
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As cliched as it is to claim, the dogmatic hallmark of good authentic Vietnamese food is dinginess. Even the biggest brands start off as seedy hole-in-the-wall joints before falling prey to the glitz of shopping malls, leading to the slip into mediocrity. The new Miss Saigon at Orchard Plaza is a strongly convincing argument for this hypothesis. Continue reading “Miss Saigon”
Finding a Japanese Omakase restaurant in central Singapore is probably one of the easiest tasks. It’s an endless catalogue of Omakase joints on google maps though most charge a premium — a condition that makes Kyuu by Shunsui such a gem. Continue reading “Kyuu by Shunsui”
Dumplings are vogueish now — who’d thought? Two decades ago, the iconic dish was seen more as a tradition that was restricted to gaudy, old-timey Chinese restaurants. Nowadays, Xiao Long Bao is one of the trendiest loves while concepts such as Dumpling Darlings have taken Singapore by storm. Continue reading “Dumpling Darlings”
