Meatsmith Little India

Posted on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Evan Mua

Meatsmith Little India’s Pursuit of Mod Indian Ingenuity May have Some Basics Forgotten

Quiz any discerning gourmand in Singapore on their top restauranteur groups, and the conversation always steers towards one particular name — Unlisted Collection. Hardly surprising, considering their stable of Michelin-starred restaurants and mould-breaking concepts. Given the reliability of the UC name, I was undoubtedly excited for the exciting flavours set to be on display at Meatsmith Little India. Continue reading “Meatsmith Little India” →

Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Posted on April 10, 2022May 11, 2022 by Evan Mua

Smooth, Familiar Comfort At Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Chicken rice is one of the most familiar hawker dishes that all Singaporeans grow up with and is an absolutely ubiquitous national treasure. So it’s quite impressive that, in an ocean of chicken rice stalls, Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice managed to be one of the few honoured by the Michelin inspectors. Continue reading “Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice” →

The Social Outcast

Posted on April 5, 2022November 9, 2022 by Evan Mua

Manic Pixie Dream Grill at The Social Outcast’s New Grandstand Home

The Grandstand — it’s a name not often associated with food adventures. We’re talking about making an irksome journey all the way down to the far-flung suburbs of Bukit Timah, after all. However, if there’s one thing that can sell you on the arduous voyage, it’ll be the Japanese-fusion grill restaurant, The Social Outcast.

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15 Underrated Places for Kaya Toast in Singapore That Aren’t Ya Kun

Posted on April 4, 2022April 26, 2022 by Evan Mua

15 Underrated Places for Kaya Toast in Singapore That Aren’t Ya Kun

Kaya toast is a local classic that best represents all of Singaporeans’ experiences growing up — the quintessential Singaporean breakfast is kaya toast. This unassuming crowd-pleaser has already been enshrined in the pantheon of hawker classics as one of the most widely-known food items.

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Esquina

Posted on April 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by Evan Mua

Come for the Crazy Rich Paella at Esquina’s Quaint Spanish Casa

A sharp turn around the corner from popular gelato parlour Apiary will lead you straight into the bougie enclave of Keong Saik. While strutting into the hood, the first thing that grabs your attention will be the striking vermillion-hued canopy strewn along the white walls of Esquina. Continue reading “Esquina” →

Native

Posted on March 31, 2022May 6, 2022 by Evan Mua

A Two-Storey Journey Through Inspired Local Flavours At Native Bar

Bartenders work tirelessly to perfect their craft in creating the most pristine timeless classics such as Negronis. There is a certain beauty to mixology, it’s like an art. When someone achieves that virtuosity, doors then open for stirring voyages deep into experimentation. And that ethos is what Native, a quaint cocktail bar along Amoy Street, perfectly encapsulates. Continue reading “Native” →

Raging Bull Burgers Singapore

Posted on March 27, 2022January 21, 2024 by Evan Mua

Philippines Sensation Raging Bull Burgers Pops Up in Singapore

Shake Shack, Five Guys, In-N-Out Burger — iconic names that stirred up plenty of furor amongst Singaporeans. It’s simple, burgers are a universal language and any acclaimed brand will draw plenty of attention. While not quite in the same ballpark, a Philippines favourite has also landed in Singapore, as Raging Bull Burgers stars in a pop-up atop Hotel Jen. Continue reading “Raging Bull Burgers Singapore” →

Kamoshita

Posted on March 25, 2022January 21, 2024 by Evan Mua

Kamoshita, an Authentic hidden gem making the best Oden in Singapore

How often do you remember a meal from five years ago? Especially one that was relatively affordable in a cosy Izakaya that not many people know about? For me, not many meals —even the most opulent ones— inspire that kind of indelible nostalgia but surprisingly Kamoshita, a quaint little sake bar in Tanjong Pagar, engraved a deep impression on my tastebuds.

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Grey Area Coffee Roasters

Posted on March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 by Evan Mua

Grey Area Coffee Roasters Finally Brings Specialty Coffee to Kampong Bahru

Passion is what leads many of us on voyages to achieve our dreams, and for the owners of Grey Area Coffee Roasters, it’s a dream come true for them when they finally opened their chic, slate-hued little slice of haven down at Kampong Bahru. Continue reading “Grey Area Coffee Roasters” →

Habibi-san!

Posted on March 19, 2022January 21, 2024 by Evan Mua

Modern Izakaya Habibi-san Is An Invigorating Study in Smoke

Smoke is the flavour of the moment —cooking with smoke has seen an explosion in recent years as popular restaurants pop up all over the island, advocating for smothering your food in the fiery throes of untamed flames. Even with a multitude of Australian smokehouses, Yakitori bars, and even Californian Grills, nothing stands out quite like the distinctive Middle Eastern fusion leanings of Habibi-san. Continue reading “Habibi-san!” →