Whether you call it Mid-Autumn Festival, Mooncake Festival, Harvest Moon Festival or Lantern Festival, it is still the time of the year where we gather around with family to give our thanks and blessings for the year and to just be together.

If the impending family dinner hasn’t been stressing you out over what to prepare, then perhaps the incessant mooncake advertisements might. After all, there’s more to Mid-Autumn festival than just mooncakes and salted egg yolks.

Here’s a list of 10 food items you should have on the table this Mid-Autumn Festival that not only will impress your parents and in-laws, but also taste and look good too.

DUCK

Rather than Chicken, Duck is the go-to fowl for this time of the year. Not only are ducks fattest at this time of the year, their natural game-meat flavour is the richest too, making it the peak season to enjoy duck meat. It is also believed that eating duck in Autumn helped to expel pathogenic heat to restore the balance of yin and yang in the body, hence enhancing one’s health.

While every province has their own style of preparing duck, here in Singapore, the fuss is taken out of our hands as whole roasted ducks are readily available from our favourite duck rice and roast stalls. Due to the popularity, it’s always recommended that you place a reservation in advance, or make your way over early before they’re all sold out.

HAIRY CRAB

Though it’s not so popular here in Singapore, hairy crabs are a particular favourite amongst those in southern China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. What makes hairy crabs more popular than the regular ones served in Chilli Crab? Think your favourite crabs, smaller in size with intensified crab flavours, oozing rich yellow cream and orange eggs.

As the crabs are in season only during this time of the year with every small shelled critter is richest in protein and amino acids, it makes them a rare delicacy. They’re also relatively easy to prepare – with just a nice clean scrub using a toothbrush, they’re ready to eat after just 10 minutes of steaming.

LOTUS ROOTS

While lotus roots are now available all year round, they are traditionally harvested around Mid-Autumn festival. These fleshy roots are filled with minerals and vitamins that help stimulate a healthy appetite as the weather turns cold.

Due to the inexpensive price, lotus roots can be readily made into any sort of dish of choice, with a more classic choice being to serve it with glutinous rice and honey. With our local preference, however, lotus roots served in mala stir-fry doesn’t seem like a bad option either.

MOONCAKES

It’s never quite Mid-Autumn festival without mooncakes, is it? From the traditional-style filled with lotus seed paste or sweet bean paste with a salted egg yolk in the middle to the more modern snow skin variations stuffed with ice cream or even durian in the middle, there’s no shortage of mooncakes to choose from.

Still, there’s more to mooncakes than just a yearly fad. It can be considered the hallmark tradition of the festival, as sharing and eating mooncakes signifies completeness and unity. If there are kids in the family, or you’re looking for something fun to do, gather around some family members to make your own mooncakes to make the gathering more special.

OSMANTHUS

With the flowers in full bloom, you’re likely to smell their heady scent wherever you go. Just like Sakura blossoms, they’re used in a variety of dishes, from jams to tea, cakes to wine.

Osmanthus wine, in particular, are more associated with Mid-Autumn than other osmanthus dishes as it signifies family reunion and a happy life, and is most commonly served for a reunion toast.

PEARS

In Mandarin, the word for pear is homophonous with the word “leave”, hence most people tend to avoid gifting pears or eating them during joyous occasions. However, during Mid-Autumn, it’s encouraged to consume more pears as a display of your desire for unification and to stay together with your loved ones.

While Chinese pears are already sweet and enjoyable as they are, pear soups with pork ribs and snow fungus make for a gut-warming comforting drink to have with your main dishes.

PUMPKINS

The origins for why exactly pumpkins became popular to have during Mid-Autumn isn’t exactly clear. Some believed it was due to poorer people being unable to afford mooncakes, substituted it with pumpkins instead. Others believed that the pumpkin’s golden and round appearance brought good health to those who ate it.

Either way, Mid-Autumn falls during the mature period for pumpkins, and like any seasonal fruit, they are freshest and the best tasting during this time. Be it in stews, braised dishes or in desserts, they make for the perfect addition to the dinner table.

RIVER SNAIL

Not to be put off by this seemingly grotesque looking gremlin, river snails are an indispensable part of Mid-Autumn in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Due to the warm wet climate and abundance of food in the form of rice paddies, river snails are plentiful in southern China.

While they’re eaten due to their abundance, they also bring about health benefits such as brightening the eyes. As long as they’re cooked properly with plenty of medicinal herbs, there’s no worry about any unpleasant odour.

TARO

Back then Taro was believed to bring good luck and fortune during the year while expelling bad luck due to its name sounding like the words “luck is inside”. Regardless of beliefs, taros ripen during the period of Mid-Autumn festival to create a soft fluffy texture filled with a full-bodied earthy taste.

While they’re normally boiled or steamed, they can be added to meat dishes too. As a dessert, they can be cut into small pieces and fried before being drizzled in syrup, perfect for any sweet tooths in the family.

WATERMELON

If preparation for dinner seems to be far too tedious to warrant extra efforts in making desserts, watermelons make for a good centrepiece. It’s essential for Mid-Autumn due to the seeds, which symbolize fertility and the round shape representing a family’s reunion.

If you’re itching to try your hand as watermelon carving, a lotus flower shape is popular as it blesses the family as a symbol of good fortune for the year. All while being a refreshing snack to quench the remaining summer heat.

We can’t help but admire beauty models or picture-perfect Korean idols with their smooth healthy skin, and sometimes despite our best efforts at skincare doesn’t seem to be able to improve our situation. While for some it might be due to dermal issues, for the rest of us, the problem might just be in our diets.

Beyond cutting down on the obvious culprits behind poor skin such as oily and greasy food, getting more rest and drinking more water, a complete diet overall sounds far too difficult for most of us. Instead, here we’ve done up a list of simple everyday food to increase our daily intake of to give our skin that extra nourishment it needs.

AVOCADO

Beyond being a millennial’s favourite superfood, avocados are also rich in beneficial fats and contain vitamins E and C, both of which protect the skin from oxidative damage and to create collagen. The specific type of healthy fats present in avocados are also commonly associated with springy and supple skin, so all the more reason you have to grab an avocado milkshake.

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BROCCOLI

Full of vitamins, minerals and carotenoid important for skin health — zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C and lutein — these work together to protect the skin from oxidative damage that normally causes the skin to become dry and wrinkled. Broccoli also contains a special compound called sulforaphane that’s a powerful protective agent against sun damage, boasting some of the most impressive anti-cancer effects found in food too.

DARK CHOCOLATE

As if we need another reason to consume more chocolate, but thanks to its high antioxidant properties, apart from reducing harmful stress hormones that break down collagen in the skin, it also helps the skin to withstand over twice as much UV radiation. Studies have also shown participants experiencing thicker, more hydrated skin that was less susceptible to sunburn and had better blood flow. Overall it also helped to prevent the formation of wrinkles too!

FATTY FISH

We’ve heard the term “omega 3” thrown around a lot in the past decades, but what exactly does it do? Apart from keeping skin thick, supple and moisturized, it also helped to reduce inflammation — the main cause behind redness and acne. It also fights other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions that affect the skin, such as psoriasis and lupus. Of course, that just gives us all the more reasons to indulge in salmon.

GREEN TEA

Green tea can perhaps be considered the healthiest beverage on Earth and is known to improve brain function and weight loss. But apart from those, it also helps to improve skin elasticity and protect against sun damage. Green tea is high in polyphenols and a specific type of antioxidant called catechins that reduces the redness of the skin while improving moisture and elasticity.

RED WINE

Red wine contains resveratrol, a certain type of antioxidant that has anti-cancer effects and pro-collagen effects on the skin. It has also been shown to help with reducing the effects of ageing by slowing down the production of harmful free radicals that damage skin cells. However, it is recommended to drink in moderation as excessive amounts of alcohol would harm the liver, and ultimately the skin too.

SOY

While soy is the usual go-to for meat substitutes in vegetarian and vegan diets, it’s also extremely beneficial for skin care. It contains plenty of isoflavones that can either mimic or block estrogens in the body, whereby daily consumption actually helps to reduce fine wrinkles by improving skin elasticity. On top of that, it also improves skin dryness and increases collagen that keeps the skin smooth and strong.

SWEET POTATO

Interestingly enough, the nutrient found in sweet potato — known as beta-carotene — functions as provitamin A, meaning that it can be converted into vitamin A in the body. While it’s found in other sources like oranges and carrots, sweet potatoes are far richer and can provide four times as much of vitamin A to protect the skin from UV and sun damage. It also adds a warm, orange tone to the skin and gives you a healthier looking glow.

TOMATO

A fantastic source of Vitamin C, Tomatoes contain all of the major carotenoids — including lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene — all of which have been proven to improve the efficacy of sun protection. Having plenty of major carotenoids also makes it an excellent food choice for maintaining healthy skin. Whether as tomato paste or cooked tomato, fairing it with a good source of fat such as cheese or olive oil would boost absorption of carotenoids!

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WALNUTS

We all know that eating more walnuts is beneficial for brain development, but there’s actually many more characteristics that make them an excellent food for healthy skin. Just like fatty fish, they’re rich in omega 3 and even more so than most other nuts. One handful of walnuts also contains 6% of the recommended daily intake for zinc that’s essential for healing wounds and combatting bacteria and inflammation of the skin. Still, it’s advised not to take more than 10 walnuts a day due to the amounts high omega 6.

Based on a recent research finding, it concludes that Singaporeans are consuming well below the recommended serving of vegetables in our diet.

Those pathetic slices of cucumber with our chicken rice? Definitely not enough. Yet while vegetarian and vegan cuisines are growing in popularity, the general mindset towards our leafy greens are still “Huh? No meat? No thanks.”

We hope that with this list of casual vegetarian eateries in Singapore that won’t have your wallet take a beating, we could change your mind about meatless cuisine—however feeble the attempt you may think it is.

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EIGHT TREASURES VEGETARIAN

Located along South Bridge Road, 8 Treatures serves up some of the most tantalising collection of Chinese cuisines, suitable for family, large groups and more. Its extensive menu caters to every palate, and the food is so mouth-watering and imaginative that you wouldn’t even remember you original craving for meat.

282 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058831
Mon to Fr: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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FILL-A-PITA

Not only is Fill-a-Pita vegetarian, but they are also Halal too! Serving up fresh and healthy Egyptian-style Middle Eastern food such as hummus and falafel without the usual high price tags. It’s also good to know that they are free from eggs, dairy products as well as onions and garlic.

3 Pickering Street
Nankin Street
#01-29 China Square Central
Singapore 048660
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 5.30pm

GREENDOT

With the motto “Eat Green, Feel Good”, the people behind GreenDot are strong believers of eating green to stay healthy. In order to cater to their customer’s nutritional needs, they have teamed up with a group of nutritionists to serve food that contains only the most beneficial ingredients, and there is no added MSG.

#02-K2/K3/K4 NEX
23 Serangoon Central
Singapore 556083
Daily: 11pm – 10am
Nearest Station: Serangoon

HRVST

While meat dishes are, notably, much more popular than plant-based cuisine, HRVST seeks to challenge the notion through the clever use of vegetables to create flavours that taste as good, if not even better than the real thing. It’s also worth pointing out that they have gluten and allium-free options available to cater to a wider range of dietary needs.

6A Shenton Way
#05-01OUE Downtown Gallery
Singapore 068815
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Siyan Lin

NATURE CAFE

A casual dining place, it offers a delightful dining experience with a plethora of Asian, Western and Local classics to choose from. Using only the freshest and most delicious ingredients without any MSG, garlic, onion and wine, and served in large generous portions, you’d be happy to be a vegetarian for life.

No 3 Temasek Boulevard
#B1-148 Suntec City Mall North Wing
Singapore 038983
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

ORIGINAL SIN MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

Tantalise your taste buds with a selection of Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and Middle Eastern dishes cooked to perfection here at Original Sin Mediterranean Restaurant. Opened since 1997, each item on the menu is carefully fashioned with the best of ingredients that has its dedicated clientele coming back for more.

43 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-62 Holland Village Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278115
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

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SAUTE SAN

Born out of their love for the earth, they specialise in earth-based cuisines and dessert that’s crafted from natural ingredients. Not only are they nutritious, natural and wholesome, but they’re also absolutely delicious too. Regardless of your lifestyle, there’s definitely something for everyone.

180 Kitchener Road
City Square Mall #03-23/24
Singapore 208539
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

WELL DRESSED SALAD BAR

Under the same owners as 8 Treasures Vegetarian, Well Dressed Salad Bar’s motto of “Meatless doesn’t mean tasteless” shines through in their cafe style servings – salads, sides and desserts, so much so that you really won’t miss the meat at all. From pulled jackfruits, fudgy chocolate brownies, spiced beans and vegetarian ham topped with scrambled tofu and creamy guacamole, there’s not much else that you can ask for.

282 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058831
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

WHOLE EARTH SG

If you’re bored of the usual Asian-Western mix of vegetarian food, here Whole Earth SG offers some of the best Peranakan and Thai Cuisine in Singapore. Using cooking techniques from Thailand and Southeast Asia, the restaurant serves rather unique-tasting dishes, as well as the more comforting Penang Rendang and Nonya Curry.

76 Peck Seah Street
Singapore 079331
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

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YUAN VEGETARIAN BISTRO

Not all your favourite local delights have to be considered unhealthy! From the classics such as laksa, kuay chap or even a double cheeseburger, Yuan Vegetarian Bistro shows that dishes that lack meat certainly don’t have to lack flavour. The specials menu is ever-changing, meaning there’s always something new to look forward to.

2 Kallang Ave
CT Hub #01-07/14
Singapore 339407
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Bendemeer

Photo Credit: Tanglin Gin Singapore

Perhaps one of the first few cocktails you’d start with when you first hit a club would be the classic Gin and Tonic: a highball cocktail made with Gin and Tonic water poured over ice.

While we might have never actually given much thought to the origins of the spirits served— granted, alcohol is usually imported—you’d never actually expect to find a distillery on home ground.

Situated among dozens of other mini factories that churn out baked goods is where Tanglin Gin—a micro-distillery—produces what can be considered Singapore’s very own homemade gin. It’s rather surprising; really, how long it took for our first distillery to appear, considering how much of Singapore’s nightlife centres around drinking?

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Named after “Twa Tang Leng”, meaning “Great East Hill Peaks”, Tanglin was once home to plantations growing pepper, nutmeg and ginger. Tanglin Gin can also be believed to be continuing this tradition of growing such flavours in their own unique way.

As Singapore’s only hand-crafted spirit that’s distilled in Singapore, it’s absolutely crucial to the team that it bottles the spirit of Singapore in it, and they have done so by articulating 11 different botanicals that define and represent the multitude of cultures and ethnicities in our city.

Photo Credit: Tanglin Gin Singapore

So what it is that makes up a bottle of Tanglin Gin? Of course, it’s impossible to have gin without juniper berries, with a twist in the form of Indian Amchoor—unripe green mango in a powdered form—which adds an extra citrus note to it, and of course, what really makes it Singaporean, Orchid flowers.

To be more specific, it’s the dried stems of the Dendrobium Orchid—more commonly known as the Chinese immortality herb, Shi Hu, and the vanilla beans extracted from the fruit of the Vanilla Orchid.

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They also add organic oranges to give an added touch of sweetness from citrus. Taking inspiration from Australian gins, they make their own unique flavour profile by placing said oranges directly below the vanilla.

The resultant taste is unlike your regular varieties. It’s sweet from the vanilla and liquorice while giving a full-bodied creamy mouthful that goes even further with a dash of tonic and a squeeze of orange for a citrusy lift.

Photo Credit: Tanglin Gin Singapore

Tanglin Gin continues to aim to push for more recipes that would tie in with local flavours while proudly saying they are the definition of a good quality gin, and one that is made in Singapore.

While the distillery is not open to the public, you’re still able to purchase a bottle of the spirit online.

In our quest for healthier eats, Acai bowls are a favourite go-to snack post-workouts and post-meals. Sure we all know that acai berries are the superfood of all time, but you can’t help but wonder just what is it that makes the acai berry so special. No need to be intimidated by this small fruit, here we list 10 health benefits of acai berries that will make you want acai in everything.

Just what are Acai berries? They’re a small tiny fruit resembling that of grapes, harvested from South America’s Acai Palm Trees. The taste of the berry can be described as an interesting blend of chocolate and blackberries—a little bit acidic, most parts refreshing and every part delicious.

IMPROVES COGNITIVE ABILITY

Regular intakes of acai berries has been shown to improve cognitive function. Not only does it enhance and improve memory, it also improves overall brain health. This is thanks to numerous antioxidants present in the berry that helps to improve blood flow to the brain, while also lowering stress and inflammation.

Though more research is required, studies suggest that antioxidant-rich diets may lower the risk of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM

Consumption of acai berries boosts the production of fundamental cells that make up our immune systems, such as certain types of white blood cells and delta T cells. Combined with its high concentration of vitamin c, it makes for the perfect smoothie to have to ward off the flu.

IMPROVES HEART HEALTH

One particular antioxidant present in acai berries is known as anthocyanin, regular consumption of which reduces the risk of heart attacks especially in young and middle-aged women.

On top of that, it helps to balance cholesterol levels by boosting production of “good” cholesterol and reducing production of “bad” cholesterol, reducing the risk of narrowing arteries.

ANTICARCINOGENIC PROPERTIES

Though further research is needed to confirm this, consumption of anthocyanin in acai berries have been observed to prevent cancer cell development and induce death of cancer cells, therefore preventing cancer cell invasion and the formation of tumours.

IMPROVES CELLULAR HEALTH

Acai berries are one of the world’s highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) food, ORAC being a measure of how well antioxidants are capable of neutralising free radicals, which would otherwise cause cell damage.

Despite its small size, it has more antioxidants than other fruits such as blueberries and grapes, therefore only small doses are required. A little goes a long way!

BOOSTS ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Apart from antioxidants, acai berries also contain fatty amino acids which promote muscle performance, energy production and endurance. It does so by reducing the body’s metabolic stress while reducing the perceived exertion, making them the perfect energy-boosting snack to grab on the go.

AIDS DIGESTION

Rich in fibre, consuming more acai berries helps to cleanse the digestive system and keep it functioning normally, riding us of sluggish digestion and allows for better absorption of nutrients from food.

The powerful detoxification capacities also help to allow the body to carry on burning fat, and also to lose weight.

IMPROVES SKIN CONDITION

Rather than chemical-based skin cares, natural skin care products are always a great alternative. Due to acai berries’ high antioxidant content, acai oil is an extremely popular ingredient in many beauty products.

When consumed, it also provides the nutrients your body requires to give it that healthy glow.

ANTI AGEING

As ageing is relative to cellular damage, acai berries having a high ORAC value means that apart from reducing cellular damage, it also helps to slow down the ageing process.

Apart from reducing effects such as hair loss and cataract formation, application of acai oil also helps to reduce the formation of wrinkles.

IMPROVES LIBIDO

While it’s not an aphrodisiac, it does help improve blood flow and circulation throughout the human body.

Since the lack of blood flow is one of the leading causes of erectile dysfunction and the lack of sexual stamina, acai berry juice is a great alternative to medication for those with such conditions.

An innocuous outdoor eatery perched in the middle of Clarke Quay’s favourite eateries and bars, Chuan Grill & Noodle Bar is one of the best places to fill your stomachs with—be it post-clubbing or for lunch.

Specialising in delectable Sichuan cuisine, they cater to caters to meat-lovers with their Northern-style grilled meat and vegetable skewers, but we felt the real star of the shop was definitely their la mian.

There are over 10 different varieties of noodles to choose from, all of which were specially put together by the owner. While like any other eatery, you can pick whatever you want from the menu, your orders are customisable to your own liking—spice level, soup base, you name it, they’ll do it.

The signature dish is, aptly named, their Signature Beef Combination Noodle (S$16.50) that comes with ribeye, tendon and shank, served with a Mala soup base. The soup had a strong, robust, full body flavour from the broth alone, with an added kick from the spice without the painful choking sensation normally associated with Sichuan spice. While normally soups tend to play second fiddle to most other components, here it’s plain as day that the soups themselves are what brings each bowl to life.

They’re also generous with their portion sizes. There’s no hiding the small mound of meat in the bowl. The ribeye was so tender that it was just falling apart, while the tendons were the perfect complement to the soup.

It’s not hard to understand why the Sichuan Crispy Chicken Noodle (S$12.50) is one of the most popular dishes amongst regulars at Chuan Grill & Noodle Bar.

Crispy, juicy and satisfying, it’s a bowl of comfort food that’s been elevated by the chef’s personal touch. It’s also a much lighter bowl that makes it easier to eat, though while it’s not as heavy, it’s just as hearty as the rest.

Here, you can’t help but want to slurp your noodles, but rest assured no one would fault you for that. Open till 4am, they’re the perfect place to hit up to fill your bellies at after a night of clubbing instead of stuffing yourself silly with the usual junk food.

3A River Valley Road
#01-01
Singapore 179020
Daily: 11.30am – 4am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

Known for her rich history, friendly town folks and incredibly cheap and delectable eats, Ho Chi Minh City is the best place for foodies to embark on an all-you-can-eat extravaganza.

Sure we all know what a good pho or banh mi should taste like, or so we believe we do. Prepare to have your perceptions completely flipped on its head. Though, it’s only fair that we warn you that having your favourite Vietnamese treats in Singapore won’t be the same anymore.

If that doesn’t deter you at all, dive into true-blue Vietnamese food starting from the back alley streets of Ho Chi Minh to some of the poshest looking bars. To help guide you along, here’s our Ho Chi Minh City District 1 food guide.

33 DE THAM RESTAURANT

While pho, spring rolls and banh mi are great, they aren’t all that Vietnam is good for. Tucked away along a quiet street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, lies 33 De Tham Restaurant.

Specialising in zi char-style cooking, their menu boasts a wide range of delights ranging from the usual to the exotic, and not only is the quality topnotch, but the price is also unbelievably affordable as well.

Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City 700000
Daily: 11am – 1.30am

BRIX WINEBAR KITCHEN

If you’re looking for a bar with great vibes and wines, look no further than to BRIX Winebar Kitchen. BRIX serves a great range of charcuterie, cold cuts and cheeses on their menu that pair excellently with their wines.

You can mix and match a few of your favourites to enjoy while you drink the night away.

42 Pasteur Street
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam
Mon to Sat: 11am – 12am
Sun: 1pm – 12am

L’AMANT CAFE

L’amant Café impresses with both its gorgeous decor and a sensational medley of tasty treats. Conveniently located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, the elaborate yet cosy café is best known for their range of Vietnamese coffee and contemporary Vietnamese dishes.

It certainly is a must to pop in for a nice warm cuppa or some cafe food too if you fancy it.

12 Nguyên Huê, Ben Nghé
Ho Chí Minh, Vietnam
Sun to Mon: 7.30am – 11pm
Sat: 7.30am – 10.30pm

LUNCH LADY

When visiting Ho Chi Minh City, no one ever leaves without paying the acclaimed Lunch Lady a visit. This internationally-renowned street food stall—located just a few steps away from popular pho joint, Pho Phuong 25—is famous for their down-to-Earth, rustic charm and menu that rotates daily.

Until today, Lunch Lady is still highly patronised by locals, tourists, as well as food bloggers from around the world.

23 Hoang Sa Street
Phuong Da Kao, District 1 (Quan 1)
Daily: 9am – 3pm

MAMA PHO

Mama Pho has a stellar pho-centric menu, featuring not only different flavours of the classic soup-based pho. Here is where you’ll find unique pho-based creations such as their Crispy Pan-Fried Pho, Rolled Pho and even Wok-Fried Pho.

You won’t find many locals dining here given its higher price point, but Mama Pho is worth a visit regardless.

111, Hem So 9,
Ben Nghé Quan 1,
Ho Chí Minh, Vietnam
Daily: 8am – 10pm

MAM BAC

Specialising in a variety of Vietnamese dishes from the classic pho, grilled meat dishes to some pretty exotic items as well, Mâm Bac is a 2-storey eatery in Ho Chi Minh’s District 1 that is worth visiting for a pleasant introduction to local flavours in a modern and comfortable setting.

94 Ho Tung Mau, Quan 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +84 90 130 15 08
Daily: 7am – 11pm

NHU LAN BAKERY

A popular pit stop among the Vietnamese locals, Nhu Lan Bakery houses a banh mi kiosk, a proper sit-down Vietnamese eatery as well as a delicatessen and meat grocer.

They serve everything under the sun, from bowls of pho bo to a massive selection of banh mi toppings and even some other local delicacies not commonly found elsewhere.

50 Ham Nghi,
Ben Nghé, Quan 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Daily: 4am – 11pm

NHU LAN BANH MI

Like Pho, Bahn Mi is found in every street corner, available in fancy food joints and street stalls anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City, and definitely here at Nhu Lan Bakery too.

While Banh Mi usually features pork paté, a variety of cooked meats, Vietnamese hams and sausages and more, you can also customise your own Bahn Mi from their wide variety of toppings here too!

50 Ham Nghi,
Ben Nghé, Quan 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Daily: 4am – 11pm

STREET FOOD – MULTI-COLOURED GLUTINOUS RICE

While strolling through Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll inevitably come across a street cart or two selling gorgeous colourful glutinous rice desserts topped with coconut cream and desiccated coconuts, making for that perfect Instagram shot.

We do recommend asking locals for the best recommendations and asking for the price before ordering though.

STREET FOOD – RICE PAPER CRISPY PANCAKE

Known as Banh Trang Nuong, it’s a type of rice cracker more commonly found in Ho Chi Minh City. A rice paper sheet is toasted over a charcoal fire to a nice crisp before being topped up with ingredients such as diced vegetables, cream cheese, quail eggs, minced meat and a variety of sauces.

If you see a stall like this around Ho Chi Minh City, do not hesitate!

PHO HA

Having been around for the past 20 years, these folks know how to serve up a proper bowl of pho, so skip your McDonald’s and head over to Pho Ha for a delicious late-night bite instead.

Meaty and straightforward yet brimming with heady notes of spices, there really is no questioning why the locals here can have this every single day.

19 Hai Trieu, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Daily: 4pm – 2am

PHO HAI TRIEU

Specialising in an assortment of chicken dishes, pho and hearty soups, this humble eatery may not seem like much at first, but it really does impress with its wide array of menu offerings. Also great if you’re in a hurry—because service here is lightning quick while packing a substantial arsenal of yummy delights with their chicken dishes standing out the most.

Ben Nghe, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

PHO PHUONG 25

For a truly authentic and out-of-this-world beef pho experience when in Ho Chi Minh City, you really have to drop by Pho Phuong 25.

Besides offering tasty bowls of pho, they feature both indoor and open-air seating, you could easily bask in the aroma of simmering beef broth and freshly plucked herbs surrounding the entire eatery.

25 Hoàng Sa, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tue to Sun: 5.30am – 9pm
Mon: 5.30am – 1pm

PHUC LONG COFFEE & TEA

Essentially the Starbucks of Vietnam, this Vietnamese-born chain is best known for their tea and their iced teas are a big hit with many people of all ages, and although it might resemble the look and feel of a commercial coffee and tea chain, it was far from it.

It’s the perfect place to pop by and grab a quick iced coffee or tea and go about the rest of your day in the city.

29 Ngo Duc Ke Q 1
Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam (
Multiple outlets located within District 1)

THE RUNNING BEAN

If you’re planning to take a short break before embarking on more adventures in HCMC, take a break at The Running Bean and lounge in one of their comfortable seats inside or al fresco. This gorgeous cafe boasts a boho-theme, similar to the ones you’d typically expect to find in Bali.

They serve up ice cold smoothie bowls that are nothing short of perfect to cleanse and detoxify all the Vietnamese coffee and street food you’ve probably had by now.

115 Ho Tung Mau Dist.1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Daily: 8am – 10.30pm

For more recommendations, read our Ho Chi Minh City’s guides to discover the best places to visit in the city.

So there’s a running joke that Asians have bubble tea running through their veins than blood, and there’s no denying that we do absolutely love our bubble tea.

From regular milk tea to cheese tea to fruit tea, with a variety of pearls, we love them all, and yet we still can’t seem to get enough, if it wasn’t already evident enough from the magnitude of bubble tea shops popping up all over the place.

Here some people have gone the extra mile to plate up bubble tea in ways we’ve never considered before. Genius or insane? We find out.

Photo Credit: Celest Lim

BUNS

We don’t suppose it requires much more of a description once you’ve seen the image. It’s an earl grey tea-infused fluffy dough bun filled with earl grey tea-infused cream and the classic chewy tapioca balls.

CHOCOLATE MALT TOAST

For slightly more, you can also get a Chocolate Malt Bubble Tea Toast. Kind of a cross between Horlicks and Milo in the form of a Nutella spread, it oozes nothing but sweet decadence with a pop of surprise in each bite.

Photo Credit: Nini

DORAYAKI

If you grew up watching Doraemon, you’d know his absolute favourite snack would be dorayaki, a Japanese pancake stuffed with fillings such as Azuki paste. Over in Taiwan, you’d find a stall called Quolofune selling Pearl Milk Tea Nama Dorayaki apart from regular dorayaki flavours. It’s a winning combination of sweet black sugar tapioca and freshly whipped soft cream.

Photo Credit: Nini

EGG TARTS

We’ve had chocolate egg tarts, passion fruit egg tarts, so why not bubble tea egg tarts? We don’t just mean tossing a spoonful of tapioca on top of a regular Portuguese egg tart though. Found inside a train station at Liang Liang Hao, they serve up hot pockets of eggy goodness with tapiocas almost all but melting into the egg mixture.

Photo Credit: Nini

PANCAKES

Combine a Japanese’s fluffy souffle-style pancake with tapioca pearls and you’ll get a dish that looks like someone plucked it straight out of your mid-day office daydreams. Described as a lovely mesh of milk tea-infused cream with black sugar pearls atop the fluffiest, airiest pancake ever that even guys would enjoy as it’s not overly sweet.

Photo Credit: Nini

PANCAKES..?

Before you question why pancake appears twice (maybe thrice, if you consider Dorayaki one too), there are so many different types of pancakes served with tapioca we couldn’t help but give them their own individual spotlight.

Photo Credit: Nini

PIZZA

Regardless of whether you think pineapple belongs on pizza, this might be enough to spark a new debate. While the idea of chewy black sugar balls in a bed of melted cheese and crust might seem sacrilegious since dessert pizzas are already a thing, what’s there to lose with tapioca on pizza?

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ROLL

Another creation by our very own Breadtalk is their Earl Grey Bubble Tea Roll to wrap up their Taste of Taiwan release. The same earl grey tea-infused cream and tapioca are wrapped within a light and airy Swiss sponge cake with little flecks of tea leaves added to the mix. It’s sure to make everyone say “wow” when you bring it to the table.

Photo Credit: TP Tea

SOFT SERVE

You’ve probably also already heard by now that TP Tea sells their signature soft serve with tapioca as toppings. You can expect a satisfying creamy bite of milk tea in the form of ice cream that contrasts perfectly with the thick chewy tapioca pearls.

Photo Credit: The Benjamins

TOAST

Picture two slices of crispy bread with chewy tapioca pearls stuffed in the middle, drizzled in a sauce of your choice. Sounds crazy? You’ll be surprised to know that some people love it.

If there’s anything that Singaporeans love, it has got to be spicy food.

Although there’s plenty of options to choose from when you need a quick fiery fix—be it the famous Korean Samyang Spicy noodles or Ri Ri Hong’s mala bowls—there’s nothing quite like America’s classic buffalo wings. For the uninitiated, this dish has absolutely nothing to do with buffalos, but rather it’s the classic favourite fried chicken wings (from Buffalo, New York) drenched in hot sauce served alongside blue cheese dip and celery sticks.

If that sounds like a challenge for you, here’s our list of the best places to get buffalo wings in Singapore so hot you’d want to likely suffer from PTSD. Don’t be so quick to dismiss those sticks of celery. Trust us, you’ll need it.

HANDLEBAR

The road-loving free-wheeling spirit of riders runs through the veins of this biker-themed restaurant. The food takes its cue from the bikers, with a little refinement in presentation and screams badass in all its rawest form.

Their addictive Cocaine Wings will have you perspiring regardless of spice level you choose, so why not try their Sudden Death Wings while you’re at it too?

10 Lock Road
Singapore 108938
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Wed, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 12am
Thurs to Fri: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Labrador Park

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HOOTERS

There’s more to Hooters than just pairs of waitresses with decent assets, believe it or not. They have a dedicated menu just for their buffalo wings for you to choose from, though it’s probably worth keeping in mind that their recipe is tailored to suit the palates of Westerners, meaning their wings are more tangy than spicy.

Still, though, it makes for a gentler introduction to buffalo wings.

3D River Valley Road
Singapore 179023
Sun to Thurs: 11am – 12am
Fri to Sat: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo Credit: Jenna Ding

JERRY’S BARBEQUE AND GRILL

Ask anyone about Singapore’s best buffalo wings and they’ll direct you to Jerry’s Barbeque And Grill. They offer different levels of spice to cater to everyone, though if you’re feeling up to the challenge, their Level 6 Jerry’s Insanity would bring even a grown man to tears—it’s only fair that we warn you.

92 Club Street
Singapore 069460
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 12.30am
Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Photo Credit: Colin Tan

KONTIKI

Inspired by vintage marine and Inca gods, Kontiki serves up their own special brand of buffalo wings.

One bite is all it tastes for everyone to hiss in pain, before taking another bite because it’s just that addictive. Aptly named Cocaine Wings – Level: Death, it’ll make your life flash before your eyes.

11 Rhu Cross #01-02
Singapore 437440
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 5pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Promenade

OVEREASY

Priding themselves on glorious comfort food, Overeasy resembles your typical Hollywood American diner with their huge greasy burgers and thick glorious milkshakes. Of course, they serve tongue-burning Spicy Buffalo Wings, and though it’s off menu, you can most definitely order a Level 10.

If you dare, that is. And why stop there? Grab some friends and order their Spicy Wing Roulette, there’s bound to be lots of laughter found in that.

1 Fullerton Road
#01-06 One Fullerton
Singapore 049213
Mon to Thurs: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 1am
Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 2am
Sat: 11.30am – 1am
Sun: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

PONG SINGAPORE

On nights where you’re knocking back one too many beers, it will probably be a good idea to offset all the excess alcohol with something with a little heat. Which is why more often than not, bars would typically have some form of spicy wings.

Over at PONG Singapore, you absolutely have to order a plate of their Devil’s Wings (S$12 nett). Every wing boasts a fiery kick with a stickily sweet and savoury flavour.

3B River Valley Road #01-17,
The Foundry
Singapore 179021
Tel: +65 8808 7664
Sun to Tue & Thu: 5.30pm – 2am
Wed, Fri & Sat: 5.30pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning / Clarke Quay

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ROYZ ET VOUZ

This is, perhaps, the best place to bring any particularly confident friend to. Watch as they demolish the first wing and claim that it’s no big deal, only to start hissing and huffing in pain as they reach the third one with tears in their eyes.

Royz Et Vouz’s Buffalo Wings would definitely bring down even the toughest of all competitors.

137 Telok Ayer Street #01-01
Singapore 068602
Mon to Thurs: 11am – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm
Fri: 11am – 4pm, 5pm – 11pm
Sat: 12pm – 4pm, 5pm – 11pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: Southwest Tavern

SOUTHWEST TAVERN

Located right smack in the middle of Clementi and Jurong East is Southwest Tavern, serving up the deadliest Suicide Wings. Unlike most other places, they leave no room for you to hide by offering only one single spice level made with the deadly Jolokia Pepper, also known as Ghost Pepper, so we do recommend preparing not just your tongue but your stomach too.

8 Boon Lay Way
Tradehub 21
Singapore 609964
Daily: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Clementi, Jurong East

Photo Credit: Sheryl Loke

SPRUCE

While most head to Spruce for a good Sunday afternoon brunch, it’s hard to leave without giving their Devil Wings a try. Their special chilli sauce would be a challenge even for the hardiest of spice daredevils, though if you’d like something less likely to destroy your toilet, their Hot Wings are a good option to have too.

260 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#01-01
Singapore 588190
Mon to Wed: 5.30pm – 1am
Thurs to Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat & Sun: 9am – 1am
Nearest Station: Beauty World

Photo Credit: Wingsbar

WINGSBAR

As you’d expect from their name, Wingsbar serves all things wings, with their chicken wing menu alone offering 10 different flavours. Since you’re looking at this list, the one you’d want to have is definitely their Spitfire flavour, which would make you (metaphorically) spit fire.

If you have a bigger company, The Flying Tiger offers a similar sweating experience too, just less intensive.

3D River Valley Road #01-02
Singapore 179023
Sun to Fri: 5pm – 3am
Sat: 5pm – 4am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

WINGSTOP

As America’s number 1 chicken wing restaurant chain, it would a shame for it not to be on this list. Their Atomic Wings are generously coated in Habanero pepper sauce, and while it might not be the spiciest this list has to offer, don’t underestimate the damage it can do to your taste buds and your pride.

180 Kitchener Road
City Square Mall
Singapore 208539*
Daily: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park
Multiple Locations Islandwide.

If you haven’t already heard of Spice World Hotpot, maybe the image of Barbie in a dress made of meat, or a little spicy butter sculpture of Hello Kitty or a Teddy Bear would jolt your memories. Making headlines earlier this year, Spice World Hotpot serves up authentic Sichuan flavour that’s equal parts mind-numbingly hot and incredibly mouth-watering.

While some might say the decor of the place might be incredibly over the top, the almost overwhelmingly ornate interior and dishes makes for that perfect touch of extra, regardless of a dinner occasion or just to settle some post-clubbing cravings.

Widely known for their adorable Teddy Bear Spicy Butter (S$9.90) soup base, you get to begin your meal by watching the cute little mascot disintegrate into its own juices. There are only limited mascots available each day, so we’d suggest pre-ordering them when you make your reservations.

Before you get to indulging on the main hot pot, why not consider some of their cooked dishes as well?

Their Deep Fried Pork Slices (S$12.90) was rather flavourful without being dry, as most cooked pork run the risk of doing so. Another satisfying appetiser would also be their Glutinous Rice Cake with Brown Sugar (S$7.90)

 Despite some of us being particularly squeamish towards eating any form of internal organs, we bit the bullet and took a bite of their Pig’s Brain (S$15.90) and to our surprise, it was devoid of any particular foul or weird taste we were expecting, but instead tasted like a creamy version of the soup it was cooked in.

Other innards also include Air Flown Beef Tripe (S$15.90) and Fresh Aorta (S$16.90) — pig arteries, for the uninitiated — all of which are freshly sourced and painstakingly prepared before being air-flown over to best maintain quality and freshness.

What people normally come in for, too, is their Premium Barbie Wagyu Beef (S$38.90) — a Barbie doll wrapped in thin slices of beef akin to Lady Gaga’s meat dress.

Our favourite though definitely had to be their One Meter Mutton Slices (S$28.90), its heady game meat flavour complementing the umami of the broth.

Whether you’d prefer freshly mixed Shrimp Paste (S$18.90) scooped into little balls in front of you, Pork Belly Balls (S$12.90) served on a stairway to heaven, Tiger Prawns (S$14.90) strung up in a bouquet or even Quail Eggs (S$5.90) presented to you in a basket laid upon a labourer’s shoulders, there’s definitely something for everyone.

While it seems rather gimmicky at first, the quality of the ingredients and dishes served makes the presentation just the cherry on top.

If you’re ever in the area, or even if you’re not, we’d definitely recommend making a trip down just for them. After all, Sichuan-style hot pot doesn’t get much more legitimate than this.

Spice World HotPot
River Valley Road
Clarke Quay #01-06/07 3B
Singapore 179021
Sun to Thurs: 10.30am – 4am
Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 6am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

Nowadays you’ve probably heard a lot about ModSin cuisine, though more often than not the novelty of fusion food is pretty much a thin disguise for more gimmicky quirks than actual delights. Fortunately, Uncle Kiisu in Novena Square 2 offers up an affordable yet impressive plethora of dishes that seeks to please all sorts of foodies.

This relatively new establishment serves up fusion food where West meets modern Asian cuisine. Aiming to challenge culinary norms, Uncle Kiisu displays its unique interpretations of food where diners are constantly wowed with creative combinations of Peranakan, Japanese and other local flavours.

First to arrive was their Mentaiko Cheese Bruschetta (S$3.80), two pieces of crispy dough fritters that were mercilessly doused with mentaiko and cheese and topped with ikura. Freshly torched before serving, the breath of char made this umami bomb all the more smoky and creamier.

Next was a plate of KiiWings (S$7.80), which was the furthest thing from your regular fried chicken. The wings are tossed in a mixture of soy and sambal and sprinkled with Japanese seasoning and fried garlic shards.

It’s really hard not to suck the meat off the bones because of how well seasoned the wings were. Crispy, juicy and succulent, the flavours oozed out with every single crunch of the fried exterior.

We also ordered their BellyRollMee (S$12.80) which was their take on a classic Porchetta, stuffed with mee siam instead of the usual meat based filling. This was, hands down, the single best bite we’ve taken, and perhaps in ever too. From the beautiful crackling skin to the fragrant fat and the soft tender meat, everything was melty and oozy and just absolutely divine.

Touted as their number one signature dish, we definitely understand why.

Last but not least, we also had their SobaSoGood (S$8.80). A simple and classic pun for a dish name, it was also the dish that we were most looking forward to. With cold matcha noodles served in truffle soba sauce alongside hotate and ikura, what more could we have asked for?

When it arrived, the smell of truffle wafted through the air and was definitely not hiding. We took a couple of generous slurps and fully enjoyed the way the delicate flavours played off one another.

Uncle Kiisu
10 Sinaran Drive
#02-65 Square2
Singapore 307506
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Novena

Whether you’re an overworked salaryman or a university student crumbling from the stress of whatever impending deadline there is, there’s no denying that sometimes, we all need to relax and unwind. In order to fully celebrate the weekend’s arrival, or perhaps just to enjoy a midweek break, some of us just want to get smashed and forget our worries.

Yet, the price of alcohol here in Singapore might be off-putting to some (or most), and understandably we’d need to drink a lot of it. Who’s to say it’s a luxury exclusive for the rich though? There are plenty of bars and eateries hidden in different nooks and crannies offering some of the cheapest beer towers around, as long as you know where to look.

So to save you the trouble, we’ve sought out some of the cheapest Beer Towers in Singapore!

Photo Credit: 1 Tyrwhitt Bistro & Bar

1 TYRWHITT BISTRO & BAR

They’ve got an industrial chic vibe going on, with no gimmicky frills and choosing to focus on only the food and the drinks. During their happy hour, you can expect to get a 3L Carlsberg Tower or a Kronenbourg for S$49++! While it might not be the cheapest place on this list, their variety of bites are sure to win you over.

1 Tyrwhitt Road
Singapore 207522
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Wed to Mon: 11.30am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

Photo Credit: District 10 Bar & Restaurant

DISTRICT 10 BAR & RESTAURANT

While District 10 Bar & Restaurant is better known for its delicious Italian cuisine (it is, after all, an extension of Bonta), there’s no better way to enjoy a beautiful plate of pizza or pasta with alcohol. Here, they offer a promotion where you can get their 3L Asahi beer tower at only S$38++! It’s available at UE Square (Sat & Sun) and Suntec (Sat) from 5pm onwards, perfect for a weekend drink with friends.

81 Clemenceau Avenue
UE Square Shopping Mall #15/16/17
Singapore 239917
Mon to Wed: 11.30am – 11pm
Thurs: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

Photo Credit: Wan Qi T

FIVE

Sure, they’re well known for their S$5 price tag on many of their items, regardless of which concept branch you go to. But here we’re talking about beer and beyond a S$5 half pint of Kronenbourg 1664 Lager that they serve, they also offer a tower of it for just S$55 dollars. If you’re looking to get smashed in style, this is for you.

Five Square @ Great Eastern Centre
1 Pickering Street #01-03
Singapore 048659
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 10am – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

FRESH FRUITS LAB – Z EDITION

For the alcoholics (or perhaps NUS students looking for a break from the monotony of their work), you’d also be glad to know they have daily beer promotions. The most bang for the buck ones being Wednesdays for students, with beer towers at only S$39 (U.P. S$49 – S$53), and Fridays with two towers going for S$89! Worth it!

28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

INSPIRIT HOUSE

Rather than the usual variety of beers found in other pubs and eateries, Inspirit House offers Stella Artois towers for just S$52 and Hoegaarden White and Rosee towers for S$50! If that wasn’t good enough, their happy hour goes on from the minute they open till 8pm, an ultimate steal.

3 Punggol Point Road
The Punggol Settlement #01-05
Singapore 828694
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 3pm – 12am
Fri: 3pm – 1am
Sat: 9am – 1am
Sun: 9am – 12am

KANPAI 789

Situated near the clubs, it’s the perfect place to crash for a pre-drink session, or just to unwind after a long week. Most NS men love it, and for a good reason too. Where else can you grab an Asahi or Kronenbourg beer tower for just S$40?

11 Unity Street
Roberston Quay #01-18/29
Singapore 237995
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Thurs: 5pm – 2am
Fri to Sat: 5pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Fort Canning

MISS G’S GRILL & BAR

While Telok Ayer is normally the place you’d head for good food, Miss G’s Grill & Bar is perhaps one of the best places to kick off the weekend with a couple (or perhaps even more?) drinks. Here you can get S$40 beer towers, that’s right, S$40, including varieties such as San Miguel!

44/45 Pekin Street
Singapore 048775
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 10am – 12am
Sat: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: Sleeping Giants

SLEEPING GIANTS

You might probably be thinking, none of the beer towers listed so far is quite so cheap enough. Fret not, Sleeping Giants has you covered. We mean it when we say they have the best alcohol deals—housepour towers go for S$29.90 for the first, with subsequent towers at just S$19.90.

During Happy Hours you get to enjoy even more with The Cresten Beer Towers going for S$18.90, though rest assured even off-peak hours, prices don’t ever go beyond S$40.

217 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428915
Daily: 3pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Eunos

STICKIES BAR

The whole point of a night out is to have fun, and having to break the bank just to do so is pretty much voiding it of its purpose. Here, Stickies Bar offers seriously cheap beer towers so you don’t have to worry your head off. For just S$35 dollars, you can get a tower to go along with one of their many games, or if you have enough people, they go for 2 for S$60!

11 Keng Cheow Street
Riverside Piazza #01-10
Singapore 059608
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quy

Dim sum normally refers to little steamer baskets with 3-4 bite-sized delicious morsels in it, but beyond the food itself, dim sum is also a culture in itself. Linked with yumcha, it’s normally the act of getting together with friends and family over breakfast or brunch.

Though it’s not so much a fine dining affair, here in Singapore dim sum has morphed into a casual, on-the-go munchie or a late-night supper option, so dining in a chalau might seem intimidating. Fear not, here are some basic dim sum etiquette to save you from receiving death stares from locals in Hong Kong.

CHOPSTICKS

Perhaps though this seems like common sense, accidental faux pass still happens. From basic things to not leaving your chopsticks sticking out of your bowl, to leaving little bits of food stuck to your chopsticks before taking food from the general plate, these are all considered extremely impolite.

As much as possible, using serving chopsticks and spoons is preferred. Should chopsticks prove to be a hassle to use, it’s perfectly alright to request for a fork, rather than to spear your food with a chopstick.

DON’T OVER ORDER

As tempting as it is to order a lot of food, the name “dim sum” means to touch the heart, therefore portion sizes are small to better appreciate the flavour, rather than to spoil the appetite. It’s also much better to enjoy the food while it’s still hot, and rest assured should you still feel hungry, chances are there’s a dim sum trolley nearby.

HIERARCHY

Like any other Chinese setting, the elders take priority. When it comes to serving tea, it’s done so in the order of age before finally helping yourself to it, whereas when it comes to food, allow the turntable to turn towards the eldest first, before it rotates back to you.

HOARDING

As it’s considered impolite to hoard a dish to yourself, do make sure to ask everyone else if they’d like the last piece. Chances are no one would refuse you if you ask.

MANAGE EXPECTATIONS

When it comes to dim sum, there are many variations and whether you do it traditionally or with a little twist, no one can truly fault you. The Cantonese version focuses more on the freshness of the ingredients used, and how best to bring out the natural flavours.

Do try to reserve the need to add chilli and appreciate the flavour as the chef intended it to be. Only should you really need a kick, ask for their XO chilli instead of the regular sweet chilli.

SHOWING APPRECIATION

Instead of verbally thanking your fellow diners, you can show your appreciation by tapping the table with two slightly bent fingers. It’s not a sign to tell the pourer to hurry up, but rather represents the bent knees of a kowtow, and this practice dates back to olden Chinese dynasties.

TEA

If you’re out of tea, signal to the waters to top up on water by placing the lid on the handle and the side of the teapot. Should you find it difficult to balance the lid, feel free to place it on the plate the teapot is served on.

WAITERS

In certain places, orders are taken through dim sum trolleys, but in others, they’re very much like western restaurants where a server attends to your table. What’s different is that every table has their assigned waiter, and it’s best to keep track of who they are so you know who to turn to, rather than to call the manager over for a simple request of ice water.

WASHING UTENSILS

Though less so in Singapore, it’s very much prominent in Hong Kong to wash your utensils before you begin your meal. Cheap tea is provided for you to rinse and scrub your utensils with.

You do so by pouring a bit of tea over your chopsticks and spoon into your bowl and rubbing them a little, followed by turning your teacup on its side and scrubbing it in the bowl. A shared basin is provided to discard the used tea in.

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Haidilao—famous hotpot restaurant chain from China—opens the world’s first restaurant run by robots in Beijing.

No, this isn’t something out of a sci-fi movie. It’s very much real, and it won’t be long before they bring it from Beijing to Singapore too.

Thanks to a collaboration with between Haidilao International Holding Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation, this joint venture sees to the world’s first eatery with a fully automated kitchen and staff. That’s right; from taking orders, preparations and delivering raw meat and vegetables to the table, the robots do it all.

Photo Credit: WinShang.com

It’s hardly surprising, considering that China is so far ahead with its cashless technology and automated services. This automation will also lower labour cost and boost efficiency, boosting Haidilao’s plan to expand worldwide. It is, after all, difficult to expand to that size in terms of manpower alone, so this shift away from manual labour is really just part and parcel to reach their goal of 5,000 outlets worldwide.

What do you think about it? Sooner or later, the only other human faces you’d see in Haidilao are just your fellow diners. Not going to lie though, we’d love to see a robot fling around some hand-stretched noodles too.

Singapore? I choose you!

The world’s only Pokémon Centre outside of Japan is set to open in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport next year. As with every Pokémon Centre, you can expect to find seasonal and regional exclusive toys, stationery, trading cards, jewellery and even chopsticks!

This follows a positive response from a Pokémon event held at Changi Airport in 2016. It’s safe to say considering how we absolutely love Pikachu mascot appearances from events like Natsu Matsuri, Pokémon pop-up cafes, Pokémon Run and the surprising enthusiasm of those who still play Pokémon Go!, that we would absolutely love having a Pokémon Centre here in Singapore too.

Longtime connoisseurs and fans would be elated to know they no longer have to travel out of the country—whether to Japan for their Pokémon Centres or even Hong Kong for their Pokémon Hub—just to get their favourite Pokémons now!

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Apart from the Pokémon Centre, you can also expect many more shops and brands to open alongside them when Jewel Changi Airport opens its doors next years. Other popular names include Shake Shack, A&W, Pink Fish, Nike, Naiise and more. Jewel Changi Airport will also feature Singapore’s largest indoor garden; known as “Forest Valley”, as well as a 40-metre tall indoor waterfall.

Excited? So are we! While we still await more news regarding the Pokémon Centre’s eventual opening date, we know for sure we definitely won’t be disappointed.

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Move aside all other lunch plans you have because Bangkok’s Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice is set to open in Singapore on 20 October 2018.

With it might be a bit mind-boggling why anyone would queue for so long for a dish easily found anywhere else, a devoted fan base of locals and visitors alike would tell you otherwise.

Take what you already know about our typical Singaporean-style Hainanese Chicken Rice and dig into their Khao Man Gai, which is essentially a Thai-style Hainanese Chicken Rice.

Photo Credit: Juneunicorn

Where’s the difference you ask? Apart from being less oily, the chicken is so delightfully soft and tender and goes so well with the flavourful fluffy aromatic rice and is simply aroi mak mak!

There’s also no need to be shy when it comes to drizzling your sauce of choice. As they say, go big or go home. With a harmony of flavours from the sweet soy sauce, black sauce, black vinegar, ginger and chopped chilli, we guarantee it’ll be an addictive mix.

Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice will be opening at NEX on 20 October 2018. Watch this space as we keep you updated on the opening of Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice in Singapore.

Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice Singapore
Nex #B1-0506
Singapore 556083
Nearest Station: Serangoon

If you haven’t already heard about Indomie’s latest salted egg flavour by now, where have you been?

It’s no surprise that everyone’s been going gaga over it, doing their best to snag one of these elusive packets of curly fried noodles. Released under the Premium Collection, it was originally available only in Indonesia, but now you can find it in 22 Fairprice Finest across the country at S$1 per packet.

Still though, is it still worth that calorie quota? We did a quick taste test and here’s what we think.

Upon opening a packet of regular Indomie and the special salted egg version side by side, we noticed the difference in the type of noodles used. While regular Indomie has thinner noodles, the salted egg version has thicker flat noodles, which we felt was much more suited for sopping up all that salted egg sauce.

It comes along with a packet of dry seasoning as well as what we assumed to be the salted egg sauce itself, which was supposedly made up of salted egg and synthetic salted egg flavouring.

It smelt incredibly odd, almost foul in the way boiled eggs do when they’ve been left out for too long, though thankfully after mixing in the noodles the smell went away.

Instead, the salted egg fragrance became a little more prominent, but “a little” was as far a superlative we could use to describe it.

Taste wise, we could only say that we were disappointed. If you were expecting any of the luscious silk rich salted egg sauce normally found in zi char restaurants, sorry but you won’t find that here.

While the sauce did make for a much creamier texture and had an added fragrance not found in regular Indomie, there was a distinct artificial aftertaste that grew more foul as you ate more of it. The only other flavour we could taste was the copious amount of MSG that’s signature to any one of Indomie’s instant noodles.

A couple of bites in, we decided to give up. Though the regular Indomie is equally if not saltier and MSG loaded, we’d rather have that over this salted egg version any day.

If you still want to try it, it’s now available across 22 Fairprice Finest outlets so you don’t have to haggle on Carousell nor do you have to pay a premium for Airfrov because as premium as it claims to be, we all know better than that.

Preserved to reflect the Peranakan culture in Singapore, the gorgeous shophouses and bungalows that line the streets of Joo Chiat are only one of the many reasons to visit this underrated area in Singapore. 

Instagrammable pastel-coloured shophouses aside, Joo Chiat Road is home to many cafés, restaurants and eateries that offer a wide variety of scrumptious grub ranging from traditional Teochew steamboat to artisanal bakery and reinvented nasi lemak.

Here are 20 food places in Joo Chiat that will make you wish you stayed there.

BERGS GOURMET BURGERS

For those who value good quality burgers, BERGS is the place to go. Conveniently nestled just across the street from 112 Katong Mall, BERGS remains as one of the most popular spots amongst those who reside in the area for any burger craving fix.

The burger patties, sauces, and marinades are handcrafted from secret recipes designed to deliver the freshest, most intense mix of sensations and flavours.

45 East Coast Road
Singapore 428765
Tel: +65 6348 8466
Mon to Thu: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 10pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

ENJOUÉ BAKERY

When it comes to artisanal bread and pastries baked fresh, very few do it better than the good folks over at Enjoué Bakery. Specialising in a vast array of quality European-style artisanal bread, pastries and cakes, each and every one of this humble Joo Chiat bakery’s authentic bakes come with sturdy crusts imbued with the natural flavours of fermentation and a robust mouthfeel that is quite unlike any other.

All their products are hand-made, freshly-baked daily and free from any preservatives and other unnatural ingredients. In essence, what you are likely to get is real-deal, healthy loaves that boast spectacular flavour profiles and textures—something you probably will not be able to find at commercial bread shops

174 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427445
Tel: +65 6440 3028
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sat: 8.30am – 5pm
Sun: 8.30am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

GUAN HOE SOON RESTAURANT

Guan Hoe Soon is possibly Singapore’s oldest Nyonya restaurant that has been dishing out authentic Peranakan fare since 1953.

Now run by the founder’s granddaughter and her husband, you can count on Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant to bring you a scrumptious Peranakan feast as they pride themselves in using only the freshest ingredients and a selective choice of spices without skimping on the quality of their food.

40 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427764
Tel: +65 6344 2761
Daily: 10.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

JINJI TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT

Jinji Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant is a no-frills and utterly unpretentious steamboat restaurant along Joo Chiat Road which local stars have been frequenting this traditional restaurant over the past decade.

The owner has travelled to various countries to pick up the skills needed to execute each dish to an utmost perfection, so you can definitely count on Jinji to indulge in an authentic Teochew meal.

From now until 31 Oct 2018, quote ‘ladyironchef’ to enjoy these promotions (for customers who dine in only) upon making reservations:

- 30% off all steamboat orders (excluding seafood and beef) during lunch daily (not available on Mondays and public holidays).
- Free-flow live drunken prawns for every steamboat order during dinner from Mondays to Fridays (not available during weekends and public holidays). Do note that this is available while stocks last for the day.

176-178 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427447
Tel: +65 6348 8924
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

LONG PHUNG 

Located just across the street from Jinji Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant and Enjoué Bakery, Long Phung is a restaurant whose menu focuses primarily on Vietnamese cuisine.

Once a hidden gem in Joo Chiat, Long Phung is now a place where many flock to for authentic Vietnamese fare without breaking the bank.

159 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427436
Tel: +65 6440 6959
Daily: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

MR & MRS MOHGAN’S SUPER CRISPY ROTI PRATA

Remarked as one of the best roti prata stalls in Singapore, Mr & Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata is located within a shabby, old-world-looking coffee shop named ‘Poh Ho Restaurant’ along Crane Road.

Here they serve real-deal, crispy prata flipped to perfection to give the right amount of crispiness on the edges and a fairly fluffy interior. Their curries—not that you need it—are extremely fragrant and pair well with their doughy goodness.

7 Crane Road
Singapore 429356
Tel: +65 9794 3124
(Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Thu to Sun: 6.30am – 1pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

NINETHIRTY BY AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Joo Chiat is where you can find Awfully Chocolate’s flagship store, Ninethirty, which offers a decadent selection of well-loved comfort food and of course, the famed chocolatier’s desserts.

Besides their toothsome chocolate-centric confectionery and desserts, you can expect a tantalising array of hearty mains in the likes of pasta dishes and palatable brunch fare.

131 East Coast Road
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Paya Lebar

SINPOPO BRAND

Sinpopo Brand is an extremely charming retro café that sits amongst the many shophouses in Joo Chiat. Boasting an extensive menu of traditional local favourites that have been reinvented to form creative dishes, what you can expect is a unique dining experience unlike any other.

From quirky mains that bring out nostalgia, an interior decked with minimalist furnishings and an innovative drink and dessert menu, what’s there to not love about Sinpopo Brand?

458 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Dakota

WALAKU

Whipping up traditional Malay fare with modern interpretations is Walaku, a humble bistro nestled along the streets of Joo Chiat. Some of their innovative dishes include the Seafood Mee Goreng (S$8) and the Lemak Chilli Api Soft Shell Crab Pasta (S$15.90).

For a more comforting and traditional meal that will nonetheless leave your tummy satisfied, opt for the Ayam Goreng Rempah Nasi Lemak (S$7.80).

110 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427402
Tel: +65 6284 2420
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

WERNER’S OVEN

Werner’s Oven is a traditional German restaurant and bakery that prides itself in serving authentic and handmade bread and wursts.

Over the years, they have up kept the conventions of the Germanic culinary and baking methods while introducing innovative alterations to suit the taste buds of both Asian and Western guests.

49 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427773
Tel: +65 6442 3897
Tue to Sun: 8.30am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Eunos

Perhaps it’s unfair for this generation to be labelled as overly obsessed with avocados. After all, we can’t be blamed if this delicious and versatile superfood is highly addictive while being full of nutrients too at the same time.

Be it on toast, as a guacamole, in a drink, ice cream or fudge, there’s no denying that avocado dishes are here to stay for a long time. And if you’re wondering where to go to satisfy your craving for this green buttery delight, here’s a list of 11 places to get your avocado fix right here in Singapore.

ALL THE BATTER

All The Batter may not be new in Singapore but the founders of All The Batter are driven by their love for avocados and a mission which they set out to accomplish—Making Lives All The Batter (better) through avocado and other kinds of natural foods.

Try their exclusive Avocado Dessert Menu featuring highlights such as avocado cakes, smoothies and Avocado Milk Balls!

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
(Closed Mondays to Fridays)
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

Photo Credit: Avorush

AVORUSH

Avocado toast fans will have a whale of a time eating their way through the menu. Despite the price tags usually associated with things slathered in avocado, it’s almost impossible to resist the selections available here. Both your taste buds and your waistline will thank you.

#02-23 Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8.30pm
Sat: 9am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

Photo Credit: Cafe Melba

CAFE MELBA

Cafe Melba presents an ultimate casual all-day dining experience blending Australian and Asian interpretations of dishes. They serve creamy guacamole in their sandwiches and dish up a delicious Caraway Rye Bread & Avocado.

90 Goodman Road
#01-56 Block N Goodman Arts Centre
Singapore 439053
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30am  – 10pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

Photo Credit: Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar

CRUST GOURMET PIZZA BAR

Perhaps more universally accepted than pineapples on pizza, Crust serves avocado on theirs. Their light and creamy avocado balance the oily and meaty taste of the meat to create an overall lighter and healthier taste to the pizza, allowing you to enjoy more without feeling overly stuffed.

34B Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Singapore 277681
Sun to Thurs: 12pm – 11pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Holland Village

Photo Credit: Fruce

FRUCE

Don’t be put off by their Durian Avocado drinks—or the idea of durian mixed with avocado—, they mesh well together and taste rather light despite their rich texture.

Given the creamy nature of the two fruits, it feels like drinking pure durian, so much so that this indulgent drink might be better off shared among friends.

435 Orchard Road
Wisma Atria #B1-45
Singapore 238877
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

MR AVOCADO

Mr Avocado is situated within Alexandra Village Food Centre and has won itself a legion of fans with its Avocado Milkshake. The beverage consists of blended avocado and gula melaka syrup—a creamy drink that is creamy yet refreshing and just the perfect thirst quencher.

120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-19
Alexandra Village Food Centre
Singapore 150120
Mon: 11am – 9pm
Tue to Sun: 11am – 7pm
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown

Photo Credit: Pickleville

PICKLEVILLE

Pickleville offers Avocado on Toast like any other place but their combination of marinated feta and zaatar on sourdough will leave you wanting more. If a butter smooth toast isn’t for you, they also offer tempeh bowls to settle your hearty healthy meal needs.

140 Robinson Road #04-00
Singapore 068907
(Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

SUGAR THIEVES

Try Sugar Thieves’ avocado mousse cake, coined the “Avo” (S$8.90). It was a pretty petite piece that made us do a double take; it looked so much like an actual avocado! Well, they used an actual avocado peel for the base.

Taking a scoop of the creamy avocado cheesecake mousse revealed the chocolate sponge cake underneath. The addition of the “seed”—a macadamia nut praline—brought the cake to a whole new level, adding an element of savoury to it. This is the kind of cake you bring home to mama.

Blk 333, #01-23
Kreta Ayer Rd
Singapore 080333
Tel: +65 9850 4377
Wed to Sat: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed Sun – Tue)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

Photo Credit: Stamping Ground Coffee

STAMPING GROUND COFFEE

Also another place with avocado toast, Stamping Ground Coffee is extremely generous with their portions of avocados. Plain and simple, they let the freshness of the fruit shine through the dish.

For those who don’t fancy hard bread, their “toast” is untoasted to allow you to enjoy the natural chew.

87 Upper East Coast Road
Singapore 455223
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Bedok

Photo Credit: The Daily Scoop

THE DAILY SCOOP

The Daily Scoop boasts a wide selection of ice cream to cater to a variety of preferences. Their Utterly Avocado flavour has a sweet and smooth texture to it without losing a single bit of the natural rich avocado taste. You can choose to have it in a cup, cone or on one of their signature chewy waffles.

1 Zubir Said Drive
#01-03 School Of The Arts
Singapore 227968
Mon to Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Photo Credit: Well Dressed Salad Bar

WELL DRESSED SALAD BAR

Not all avocado dishes have to be green. Despite being a vegetarian cafe, there’s no shortage of flavour here at Well Dressed Salad Bar. Their Chocolate Avo Fudge with Forest Berries is absolutely decadent and will have you licking your forks clean at the end of the meal.

282 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058831
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Along the picturesque side of Esplanade mall, Noosh Noodle Bar & Grill—a halal-certified restaurant which specialises in ModSin cuisine—is one of the many dining destinations located along the boardwalk.

Opened by renowned Chef Ummi Abdullah, who is incidentally also the person behind the success of Ambeng Cafe, this chic classy restaurant serves up a plethora of not only attractive noodle and grill dishes but also tantalising desserts and mocktails.

Perhaps one of the most popular, as well as the most innovative dish, their Smoked Duck Lemak Chilli Padi Pasta (S$18.90) pays homage to the traditional Ayam Masak Lemak Cili Padi. Just like the original, this dish is fiery, much so that the waiters even warned us as we ordered it.

This dish is a super savoury coconut-based gravy, with warm pasta neatly twirled in the middle, and generously topped with smoked duck, arugula and cherry tomatoes. Don’t be so quick to dismiss the vegetables. The gravy is packed full of heat that’s only quelled by the fresh tart vegetables. The smoked duck meat was tender and juicy, though the smoked flavour was a little overwhelmed by the gravy.

We also ordered their Tori Hanjuku Ramen (S$16.90). After all, how often do you come across halal ramen? It was one of the more highly anticipated dishes online, and needless to say, we were pretty excited about it too. However, the appearance of the dish was rather underwhelming, with most of the ingredients hidden under the soup.

We weren’t too impressed by the taste either. While the noodles were firm and al dente, and the eggs lusciously soft and creamy, the soup itself was much saltier than the usual chicken based broth with little else to it.

Despite being a noodle-focused restaurant, their rice dishes delivered fairly well too. The last dish we ordered was their Noosh Bulgogi Chicken (S$14.90). It’s a classic bowl of stir-fried chicken in teriyaki sauce served over rice. Unpretentious and simple, the warm bowl of rice was nothing short of comforting and soothing.

The sauce to rice ratio was also just right, and made for a moist savoury bite, with honest chunks of chicken and sticky caramelised onions.

Located along the prime area facing Singapore’s iconic skylines, Noosh Noodle Bar & Grill is one of the more affordable restaurants around with plenty of tasty enticing modern Singapore specialities.

Noosh Noodle Bar & Grill
8 Raffles Avenue
Esplanade Mall #01-13B
Singapore 039802
Fri: 3pm – 10pm
Sat to Thurs: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade