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Singapore – We love Japanese food and there are no lack of Japanese omakase restaurants in Singapore to check out. Here are the notable ones in the city for us, across different range of budgets. Splurge Shoukouwa A two-Michelin-starred Japanese omakase located at One Fullerton, Singapore, Shoukouwa specialises in Edom
Chinese Restaurants Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro located on level 35 of Hilton Singapore Orchard is a gorgeous restaurant. The spotlight at the One Michelin starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro is on Chūka Szechwan Ryori, a form of Szechwan cuisine adapted to Japanese tastes where you can expect dishes inspired by Ja
The Place There is always something new at Joo Chiat and I am happy that Elijah Pies has opened at 72 Joo Chiat Place, their new flagship outlet after outposts at Tanjong Pagar Plaza and King George’s Avenue. Elijah Pies started out twelve years ago where husband and wife duo specialise in pies – sweet and savoury – wh
The Place Located along Stanley Street is a new Spanish restaurant I checked out recently – Casa Lola, the latest concept by the team behind FOC Restaurant. The idea of Casa Lola is to mirror after a rustic Barcelona neighbourhood bodega. The interior is a narrow shophouse setting with warm lighting and exposed brick w
[Bali, Indonesia] – I have been to Bali countless times over the years, and it remains my favourite beach and island getaway from Singapore. Here are the top design-centric and luxury resorts in Bali I have stayed, featuring Alila, Capella, and the best beachfront stays to book now. Which Bali Neighborhood is Right For
Singapore – Joo Chiat and Katong are buzzing with new eateries, cafes and restaurants in the past few months, a gentrification which reminds me of Tiong Bahru many years ago. Here are the exciting new openings to suss out! Kappo Suguru Located along 192 Joo Chiat Road, Kappo Suguru is a relatively new Japanese dining c
The Place Located at Icon Village in the heart of Tanjong Pagar is a newly opened pasta joint, Saikyo Pasta which takes on a hole-in-the-wall unit space. As a former home-based takeaway setup that officially transitioned into a physical storefront, the space of Saikyo Pasta is an intimate 12-seater counter-style pasta
The Place The team behind Gochu, Song Gye Ok, and Modu has expanded their footprint to the River Valley enclave with Whuchu Korean Dining. Located on the ground-floor unit at UE Square along Clemenceau Avenue, the few months old Korean restaurant features an interior which draws inspiration from hwangto — a traditional
[Bangkok, Thailand] Bangkok’s luxury hotel scene is fiercely competitive, and the capital of Thailand keeps raising the bar. If you love a good getaway with top-tier service, beautiful rooms, and killer dining options, here is our ultimate listicle showcasing the finest properties we have stayed previously. 1) Capella
The Place Located along 192 Joo Chiat Road, Kappo Suguru is a relatively new Japanese dining concept by the team behind the home-dining brand Suguru Home Dining. This shophouse space runs two concepts – Kappo Suguru from Sunday to Tuesday, and Suguru Sushiya for the rest of the week. It is a cosy counter seating layout
New Restaurants For more instant food tips: follow theRantingPanda’s Instagram & TikTok! Toriei Hidden away on Level 4 of Cuppage Plaza, Toriei is a new slick, intimate 10-seater yakitori omakase restaurant by Chef Roy Koh who also runs Skewers a few doors down. As opposed to Skewers which does an ala carte menu in a c
Tea Lounge At Conrad Singapore OrchardAs one of the most popular and renowned Afternoon Tea experiences in Singapore, Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard provides a comfortable botanical inspired interior amidst the hotel’s lobby. There are two distinct experiences, Weekday Afternoon Tea which is a three-tier presen
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