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The Keong Saik of today is not the same as before. Once home to numerous titanic names of Singapore’s dining scene, the vicinage seems to be on its last legs as it founders under the threat of vacating favourites and fading stalwarts. But even amidst the waning embers, a few sparks of optimism have roused — one of them is the vibrant new Hevel.
There are certain stalwart restaurants that are articulately representative of the locale. To me, Humpback is one of the most fitting examples — the seafood specialist has had its roots spread far and wide throughout Bukit Pasoh and its vibe was wholly indicative of the area’s dining scene.
Keong Saik has no shortage of modish restaurants. A blindfolded person could, more likely than not, walk aimlessly and be greeted with the sight of a sleekly furnished restaurant facade when the restraints are off. Overloaded with cutting-edge dining concepts, what would allow newcomers to stand out?
Rooftop bars are an experience that is having its vogueish minute in the spotlight right now in Singapore. Maybe gimmicky, and even contrived, to some but when you sit in a lavish place like Spago atop Marina Bay Sands, you will relish every moment high up in the sky. Continue reading “Spago”
It’s the age of the wine bars as casual modern wine bars have taken our scene by storm, with cutting-edge new concepts by decorated chefs such as Rishi Naleendra and Andrew Walsh. But before this new wave was even set in motion, the wine bar scene already had Le Bon Funk perched at the top. Continue reading “Le Bon Funk”
