Food

This year sees the longest edition of Sentosa GrillFest, Singapore’s only food street by the beach. Held over four weekends from 19 July to 12 August 2019, 27 food and beverage (F&B) establishments will offer a scrumptious range of tasty delights; six of which will be set right on the beach – a first for the festival. With over 130 F&B options to choose from across a one-kilometre stretch of Siloso Beach, you will be spoilt for choice! A new highlight at this year’s Sentosa GrillFest is a 3 metre-tall tepee BBQ pit on the beach, where Chef Jeremy Cheok…

The Peranakan has been renowned for its impeccable service and exclusive fusion dishes, albeit the rather hefty price tag that goes along with it. However, the reigning Peranakan restaurant in Orchard has a new competitor located just 30 minutes away – Godmama, a modern Peranakan restaurant nestled at a quaint corner in Funan.  Will The Peranakan continue to dominate as the go-to restaurant for your Nyonya food fix in the city, or will Godmama’s heirloom recipes win over the hearts and tummies of diners? We filled our bellies with Peranakan goodies from both sides to give our final verdict. The…

HANS IM GLÜCK launches its “Die Die Must Try” menu – a Singapore-exclusive menu crafted in light of Singapore’s 54th birthday. Available from 1 July (Monday) to 31 August 2019 (Saturday), the National Day-special menu features HANS IM GLÜCK’s take on local delicacies; consisting of its KRABBE Burger, BEEF RENDANG Burger and Singapore Rose. KRABBE Burger KRABBE Burger (SG$16) The first and only seafood burger on the menu, HANS IM GLÜCK elevates the KRABBE Burger into a never-boring, nutritious and delicious burger – with no mess guaranteed. A fusion between HANS IM GLÜCK’s signature burgergrill and soft shell crab, the…

Taiwan’s highly anticipated bubble tea brand Xing Fu Tang (幸福堂) will officially open in Singapore on 28 June 2019 (Friday) at Century Square, marking the brand’s first foray into Singapore. Xing Fu Tang’s official opening also comes hot on the heels of its pop-up held at Takashimaya earlier this June. The pop-up was met with resounding success, which saw over 1,500 cups sold daily.  Xing Fu Tang, which translates to ‘Realm of Happiness’, was founded by Edison Chen in Taiwan in January 2018. The brand name, along with its signature artisanal Brown Sugar Boba Milk drink, was inspired by Chen’s…

Old Airport Road Food Centre was built in 1972 to resettle street hawkers left evicted from Kallang Airport’s closure earlier in 1955. Since its opening in 1973, the food junction has received praise after praise for both the variety and quality of foodstuff available. Despite its longstanding heritage, not many Singaporeans are familiar with the myriad of food it offers. We decided to find out if their food was grossly overrated by the public. Read on for our verdict of 10 key dishes in the Old Airport Road Food Centre. Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow (#01-22) One of…

Craving for Japanese cuisine but not sure what to get? Here are two new Japanese eateries you may wish to check out – Gaijin Japanese Soul Food and Jimoto Dining. Launched earlier this year, Gaijin Japanese Soul Food and Jimoto Dining cater to two different groups of diners so that you can pick your choice depending on your mood. Gaijin is excellent for those who prefer a simple Japanese meal over some beer with friends, while Jimoto Dining provides a more sophisticated, pampered dining experience best enjoyed with a significant other. Gaijin Japanese Soul Food Gaijin Japanese Soul Food opened…

Located in an old shophouse on Peck Seah Street is Fat Prince; a café, bar, and kebab joint that has a unique take on Middle Eastern cuisine. The avant-garde interior of Fat Prince is designed to symbolise the vibe of Istanbul’s Karakoy; with down-to-earth sophistication and inclusive decadence as its trademarks, including elegant touches, which give the sense that an empire once stood in the same space. Fat Prince is committed to serving Middle Eastern inspired gourmet kebabs with a distinctive and contemporary twist using sustainable ingredients and practices. To achieve this, Head Chef Beau Churchill has channelled the best,…

On Thursday, 9 May 2019, Pizza Hut launched its Sweet Potato Stuffed Crust pizzas and two sweet potato dishes. In an increasingly complicated and overwhelming world of foodie fads and choices, Pizza Hut invites its customers to delight themselves in a “slice of simple”. Served only in Hawaiian and Spicy Hawaiian pizzas, the Sweet Potato Stuffed Crust sees a thick crust stuffed with oozing cheese and satisfying sweet potato mousse. The sweetness of the Hawaiian pizza – topped with chicken ham, pineapple pieces and parmesan – pairs perfectly with the savoury thick crust. However, adding cheese into the crust may…

Lewin Terrace, an elegant Japanese-French restaurant located in Fort Canning, served up an indulgent lineup of dessert from 9 January to 29 March this year — the Oh! Matcha Season of Ichigo Afternoon Delight Dessert Buffet paired up the best of Japan’s staples — with Uji Matcha and Chitose Ichigo (strawberry). To add on to the ambience and dining experience, the restaurant collaborated with stylist Med Kärlek Inc. who embellished the buffet table with flowers, Japanese fans and art decor. I will begin introducing the dessert highlights with my personal favourite on the list: fresh Chitose strawberries with the accompanied…

Tapas Club is a casual Spanish restaurant chain which brings Spain’s vibrant and rich culinary culture to diners at accessible price points. In addition to creating an immersive dining experience where guests are able to enjoy traditional Spanish food, each Tapas Club is also known for housing a mercado in each outlet – a traditional Spanish grocer, where customers can purchase authentic Spanish food products as gifts or for their homes. Initially launched at Orchard Central in 2017, Tapas Club has since expanded into a second outlet at VivoCity.  This second outlet offers much more, including a seating capacity of…