Located along 107 Owen Rd, Heng Heng Bak Kwa Teh is an old-school eatery known for its traditional Bak Kwa Teh and steamed fish.

The famous eatery has been around for more than 30 years and it has garnered a loyal following over the years.

Other than its signature Bak Kut Teh (S$8), Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh also serves other dishes such as Pig’s Organs, Braised Intestines and Trotter, as well as vegetable soups in claypot.

You can also choose to add on abalones to your Bak Kut Teh.

They have a selection of fishes such as threadfin, pomfret and seabass, with prices ranging from S$20-S$50.

While the pork ribs were tender, the Bak Kut Teh broth was too light and mild for our liking.

The steamed fish, on the other hand, was the star with a tangy and flavourful sauce from the sour plum, tomato, sliced ginger, chilli, fermented soybeans and coriander.

There are not many such places left in Singapore and you should dine here to support them before they are gone forever.

Heng Heng Bak Kwa Teh
107 Owen Rd, Singapore 218914
7.30am – 2.30pm (except Tuesdays)

Good news for those of you staying in the East of Singapore, the famous Hjh Maimunah has opened a new stall at Tampines Mall’s Kopitiam.

If you are a fan of Malaysian and Indonesian Nasi Padang fare, or a food lover who appreciates a restaurant’s commitment to its food tradition and heritage, Hjh Maimunah is a great choice for your next meal!

The original Hjh Maimunah sits along a narrow lane in Bugis behind the Masjid Sultan mosque and has been dishing out its famous Nasi Padang to its regulars for years.

What makes Hjh Maimunah stand out is how there is an innate love and care put into the food created. To preserve traditional recipes, ingredients are sourced locally and regionally, and no shortcuts are taken even for the most labour-intensive dishes.

As a result, the quality of food delivered is heads and shoulders above most of the competition, and their customers know it.

The new Hjh Maimunah Mini at Tampines Mall’s Kopitiam has officially opened today on 21 Oct and it is available from 10am to 10pm daily.

Hjh Maimunah Mini
4 Tampines Central 5
Tampines Mall
Singapore 529510
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Honey Night is a Korean bar and bistro where you can get refreshing drinks on a hot day, Korean street snacks and mains to satisfy your hunger pangs. It is conveniently located in Grandlink Square, just walking distance from Paya Lebar MRT.

Gulp down a somaek tower, bite on chewy spicy rice cakes and indulge in hearty soups, while bobbing and singing along to K-pop hits. You don’t have to fly to Korea for that ahjumma’s kimchi stew anymore because you’re in for a treat at Honey Night with their authentic tasting Korean food fare!

We had the Deep Fried Boneless Chicken (S$13 for 3pcs). It was tender and the seasoning was kept to a minimum which brought out the fragrance of the meat itself. However, the batter was a little too thick, causing some mush underneath but still crunchy on the outside.

A thinner batter that was coated more evenly would’ve been better, but the sweet and spicy sauce that came along with it tasted oh-so-good with the chicken! Have it with a piece or two of the seasoned radish and you’ll overlook the flaws of the batter.

A must-order at every Korean restaurant, the Kimchi Stew (S$12) here was pretty well done – with just the right amount of spice with robust flavours of kimchi that warms your heart, especially on a rainy day.

Flavours were 10/10, and it was as authentic as it can get. Brownie points for the generous ingredients in the soup, including tofu, glass noodles, pork belly, kimchi and onions! You know a Korean restaurant is good if they can do kimchi stews well because it is a simple dish that is hard to perfect.

The Beef Bulgogi Set Meal (S$13) is a crowd favourite! It came with a bowl of short grain rice, seaweed soup and kimchi. Can we just say that the seaweed soup was one of the best seaweed soups we’ve had because normally seaweed soup tastes bland and smells of the sea, but this was so light yet flavourful and helps to cleanse your palette.

The beef was sweet, infused with natural flavours of the onions and is a match made in heaven with short grain rice. We enjoyed it but we felt that this dish would have been perfect if the beef was slightly more tender, maybe with a fattier part and had some sweet potato noodles added in just like those you can get in Korea.

Honey Night is a hidden gem in the Paya Lebar area and the prices are slightly lower than other Korean restaurants.

Honey Night
511 Guillemard Road
#01-08, Grandlink Square
Singapore 399849
Tel: +65 8671 1443
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

Did you know that Haw Par Villa’s name derives from the Burmese-Chinese Aw brothers’ personal names?

Boon Haw means “gentle tiger”, while Boon Par means “gentle leopard”. The Aw brothers were behind the renowned household brand Tiger Balm, and Boon Haw had created Haw Par Villa as a gift to Boon Par in 1937.

Haw Par Villa holds a piece of Singapore’s treasured past with a thousand statues and dioramas telling the tales of Chinese folklore, mythology, legends and history. It is hard to imagine that the theme park was a major local attraction during its peak in the 1970s and 1980s; particularly when Jewel Changi Airport just opened earlier this year.

Both of the attractions were created to draw in the masses. However, the stark contrast in the values of the different generations between the traditional cultural heritage site and Singapore’s latest dazzling crown jewel could not be more obvious. 

As we walked around the park, it was interesting to rediscover Chinese history and the mystical legends that our forefathers conveyed to us with wonder in their eyes. This was, after all, Boon Haw’s intention in creating the park; to teach and pass on traditional Chinese values and virtues to the following generations.

With recent efforts of revitalising the park, Haw Par Villa was closed for three months from December to February for repairs.

Several of the statues and dioramas have since received a fresh coat of paint and additional lighting improvements. The park’s operating hours have also been extended to 10pm, and entry is free. All of this is done in a bid to attract more visitors to the park in order to appeal to a new generation of tourists.

In addition, the park’s operators, Journeys, has also announced that they are working with event organisers to schedule more regular events at Haw Par Villa.

Visitors could take the daily day tour to learn more about the mystical stories behind the park’s landscape. If you’re feeling more adventurous, join the park’s weekly Twilight Tour, Journeys to Hell. The Twilight Tour takes place every Friday night from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and you’ll even get a sneak peek at the upcoming Hell’s Museum.

The most popular attraction at the park, as most Singaporeans know, is the Ten Courts of Hell. Originating from traditional Chinese mythology, the Ten Courts of Hell depicts afterlife through exhibits that are not unlike those imagined in horrible nightmares.

Each court represents a crime that is punishable through gory means; an example of this would be the Ninth Court of Hell where one’s arms and head are chopped off by a demon due to improper conduct.

A familiar Chinese folklore and legend to many of the Chinese community in Singapore would be Journey to the West.

This classic tale in Chinese literature takes up a substantial space in the theme park, telling the story of the four main characters – Monk Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing – embarking on a journey towards the ultimate form of morality in enlightenment.

The park also presents Confucius values and virtues along with the belief of reincarnation, perhaps into an animal or human in the next life. Whether or not you are spiritually rooted, a visit to Haw Par Villa will spark an interesting debate amongst your companions on morality, beliefs in the afterlife and the topic of mythological creatures.

Our group departed Haw Par Villa with a newfound appreciation for the park’s effort in maintaining what remains of our cultural heritage in Singapore.

With signs to tell a comprehensive story behind most of the exhibits in the park, we re-educated ourselves on Chinese history, mythology and virtues. We also left realising that it was important that we grounded ourselves more in the roots of our cultural heritage and pass on its legacy.

Haw Par Villa
262 Pasir Panjang Rd
Singapore 118628
Tel: +65 6773 0103
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Haw Par Villa

It is no secret that food plays an intrinsic part in the lives of many Singaporeans. We are a nation built upon the love of food – be it planning for an elaborate celebratory meal, or looking for a quick bite, the plethora of choices has allowed the average citizen to develop a more discerning palate.

The crux of the issue for most of us lies in the importance we place in the taste of the food above all else. Would you rather indulge in some good ol’ char kway teow or have a bowl of salad? If you picked the former, you are not alone. It is this incessant struggle between tasty and healthy food that the Health Promotion Board (HPB) seeks to address with its latest initiative: The Healthy Bowl Campaign.

Over the following months, more than 30 selected F&B outlets in Singapore will be rolling out healthy wholegrain rice bowls in four appetising flavours: salmon, chicken, turkey, and vegetarian. It doesn’t matter if you are a fitness junkie, a working professional, or a self-proclaimed junk food connoisseur – as long as you are a fan of yummy and honest food, these healthy bowls are perfect for you!

Some of you may be curious as to why this initiative is centred around wholegrain rice. Much healthier than white rice, wholegrain options contain higher dietary fibre, iron, and zinc. Consuming a diet rich in wholegrains, such as brown rice, is beneficial to health as it may lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. It can also help in weight management. With all these benefits, it is no wonder that an increasing number of Singaporeans are swapping over to this more nutritious variant!

Naturel brand wholegrain rice, in particular, is naturally cholesterol-free and gluten-free. One serving of rice (150g) provides 300 percent daily wholegrain requirement (source: Lam Soon Group). Wholegrain rice has lower GI compared to white rice too, meaning that these Healthy Bowls can help those with diabetes to control blood glucose level as well.

The following healthy wholegrain bowls are the result of a careful and thorough creation process by Chef Johnathan. The main takeaway of these bowls is simple: to create visually appealing food that is equally tantalising in taste, and made available to all at an affordable price. By cooking them simply, the hope is to familiarise locals with the natural flavours of quality ingredients.

Each bowl contains a satisfying serving of your protein of choice, a generous helping of garden-plucked vegetables in a variety of vivid hues, topped with a luscious sous vide-styled egg atop light and fragrant wholegrain rice. As the recipes have been pre-analysed by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) under the Healthier Dining Programme (HDP) guidelines, the bowls contain sufficient nutritional benefit while remaining less than 600 calories. With such salubrious options available at affordable prices, eating healthier has never been this easy!

Salmon

The reigning favourite according to customers surveyed, the Salmon Healthy Bowl is the ideal choice for many with its more intense flavour and textural contrast. Available in both cooked and raw forms, this wholegrain bowl evokes flavours reminiscent of its Scandinavian and Japanese counterparts.

For the latter, you can expect a light, refreshing, almost salad-like bowl that is an excellent meal option during hot and humid days. Conversely, the cooked alternative has a lush slab of salmon as its centrepiece, and is complemented by a drizzle of creamy miso sauce.

US Chicken

Featuring a cut of lean US-imported chicken, this recipe ensures that you are still able to savour the tenderness of the protein without incurring extra calories from fattier bits. If you are worried about your palate being unaccustomed to the taste profile of these bowls, try this bowl first: the specific vegetable and spice complements are selected as a loose homage to the local delicacy, chicken rice.

US Turkey

A leaner cut than chicken, turkey gets a bad reputation for being a bland and dry alternative. However, thanks to the recipe created by Chef Johnathan, the protein maintains a moist suppleness that pairs wonderfully with the crunch from the greens and bite of the wholegrain base. For those already on a clean eating lifestyle or have a more sensitive disposition, this is the pick for you!

Vegetarian

It is easy to dismiss vegetarian options as being uninspired secondary substitutes, but thanks to Chef Johnathan’s diligence, the result is a convergence of striking flavours that unequivocally rivals non-vegetarian alternatives. Each bite of the wholegrain rice with vegetables such as red cabbage, bell pepper and iceburg lettuce brings about a meticulously curated taste profile meant to reinvigorate you; as an added twist, a pinch of paprika is added for that extra spicy bite.

These Healthy Bowls are just the beginning of HPB’s efforts to encourage Singaporeans to adopt healthier lifestyles. In 2020, the Healthier Dining Programme will work with partners to explore additional pre-analysed recipes incorporating healthier ingredients such as wholegrain bread and noodles, and lower-sugar beverages and desserts. Together with the HPB’s Healthier Ingredient Development Scheme (HIDS) suppliers’ lower-sugar desserts by Woah! Protein and Udders Ice Cream, we already have access to healthier ice creams that are as delectable as their normal variants but with less calories!

Where to find these healthy and wholesome rice bowls in Singapore

1. Sunray Café – 1 outlet (www.sunray.sg)
Address: 79 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559218

2. Caffe Pralet – 1 outlet (www.caffepralet.com.sg)
Address: 17 Eng Hoon St, #01-04 Eng Hoon Mansions, Singapore 169767

3. Deja Brew – 1 outlet (www.dejabrew.com.sg )
Address: 1 Straits Boulevard, #01-02 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore 018906

4. Huggs Epigram @ URA (www.huggscoffee.com)
Address: 45 Maxwell Rd, #01-01 The URA Centre, Singapore 069118

5. Huggs @ OUE Downtown (www.huggscoffee.com)
Address: 6 Shenton Way, Level 30 OUE Downtown Two, Singapore 068809

Coming in 2020:

1. Asia Food Cafeteria – 7 outlets

2. Gim Tim – 1 outlet (www.gimtim.com.sg)
Address: Blk 157, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 #01-546 Singapore 560157

3. Imperial Court – 1 outlet
Address: 190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, #03-01 The Grassroots’ Club, Singapore 568046

4. Tim Delight – 1 outlet (www.timdelight.com)

5. Qian Xi Restaurant – 10 outlets (www.qianxi.com.sg/contact-us)

6. Kei Kaisendon – 5 outlets (www.keikaisendon.com/#findus)

7. Ahmad Power Nasi Ayam – 1 outlet
Address: Blk 285 Yishun Ave 6 #01-02, Singapore 760285

Where to find Woah! Protein Lower Sugar Ice Cream in Singapore

Outlets

Marina One, 5 Straits View #B2-17 (Marina One The Heart)

Raffles Place, 5 Raffles Place, #B1-19 (Raffles Place MRT Xchange)

Also available at

Supermarkets – Ecellente at Capitol Piazza, RedMan at Bedok Heartbeat

Online – WoahGroup, Redmart, Shopee & Qoo10

How to Participate in the Healthy Bowl Campaign for F&B Operators

Contact

Ambassador – Healthy Bowl Campaign
Tel: +65 6372 8825 | 8826 | 8827
WhatsApp: +65 8588 7808

Say goodbye to the days of monotonous meal planning. With each Healthy Bowl featuring a deliberate mix of protein, vegetables, and a wholegrain carb base, whether you are Team Salmon or Team Turkey, you will still get your daily nutritional intake for well within your daily calorie limit.

The next time you’re too busy or tired to cook, just on head down to any participating F&B outlet to grab a Healthy Bowl. It is a quick and fuss-free way to satiate your hunger, and better yet, you get a delicious meal while keeping to a healthy lifestyle; a definite win-win situation. Tasty food can be healthier too!

Check out the list of HPB’s Healthier Dining Programme Partners at www.hpb.gov.sg/hdp.

This post was brought to you by Health Promotion Board Singapore.

It is an indisputable fact that the best way to end a day is to grab a chill drink with your pals at a cozy watering hole. Yet, not all of us have that extra cash to constantly ball on bottles of liquor or buckets of beer — especially not with Singapore’s high cost of living.

Being cheapskates ourselves, we decided we simply cannot live up to the baller life. So, we have narrowed down 15 happy hour spots along Orchard Road where you can “step rich and classy” and not break the bank!

From draft beers at crowd-favourite bistros to house spirits at “atas” bars, you can be sure to get your money’s worth of affordable happy-hour alcohol at these places!

Photo Credit: sg.openrice.com

#1 NY NIGHT MARKET

Upon stepping out from Somerset MRT, NY Night Market is one restaurant you won’t miss. Decked in neon signs and colourful larger-than-life décor, the bustling eatery serves up more than just korean-western fusion cuisine: all day, every day, happy hour promotions!

Enjoy their 1 for 1 draft beers after a satisfying meal and pick your poison for the night (or even a mid-day delight): Hoegaarden White, Hoegaarden Rose, Stella Artois and Black Cab Stout. Prices range from S$12++ (330ml) to S$85++ (tower).

181 Orchard Road
313@Somerset #01-29
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6957 4620
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 8am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 1am
Nearest Station: Somerset 

#2 ORIOLE COFFEE + BAR

A coffee café by day and a bar serving house pours, beer and wine by dusk, Oriole Coffee + Bar is a popular establishment among locals and tourists for their extensive menu of comfort food and drinks. Located in the heart of Somerset, the place exudes a chill ambience with an indoor and outdoor dining area.

#ORIOLENIGHTS only get better with their daily happy hour promotions, available from 3pm to 9pm. Unwind with your friends after a long day at work and indulge in 1 for 1 draft beers, house wines, sangria (glasses) and house pour spirits (glasses).

Cider or beer bucket deals are also available from 9pm till late; you can mix and match five of your favourite bottles at only S$38++!

96, #01-01 Somerset Rd
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 8am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Urban Journey

#3 ALLEY BAR

Emerald Hill is an enclave of popular bars teeming with people at night, all gravitating toward establishments offering the best deals. Alley Bar is one of them — with its “atas-looking”, old-school décor, the swanky place looks as if you can never afford what’s on their menu. Yet, what really attracts the masses are their pocket-friendly happy hour promotions!

Available from 5pm to 9pm every day, Alley Bar offers S$6 house spirits, S$7 house wines and S$10 draught beer. They do make mean cocktails as well, though not included in the happy hour promos.

2 Emerald Hill Rd
Peranakan Place
Singapore 229287
Tel: +65 6732 6966
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 5pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Acid Bar

#4 ACID BAR

Located opposite 313 Somerset, Acid Bar is an accessible bar perfect to relax at after a long day of work. If you like drinking and music, you will be happy to know that this establishment offers daily live performances for you to groove to while sipping on a drink or two.

Diners can constantly stay happy with their daily happy hour promotions happening from 5pm to 9pm — enjoy S$6 house spirits, S$8 house wine, S$10 draught beer and S$10 cocktails!

180 Orchard Rd
Peranakan Place
Singapore 238846
Tel: +65 6738 8828
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 5pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Somerset

 Photo Credit: Bar on 5

#5 BAR ON 5

Bar on 5 is a posh bar situated at Mandarin Orchard, well-loved among the working class for their cosy, lounge seats and groovy music. Warm lights and an al fresco dining area adds to the ambience, making it the perfect hang-out spot for diners.

As part of their Anniversary Extravaganza, you can treat yourself to a drink (or two) with their happy hour promotions from 5pm to 9pm daily (excluding Fridays). At just S$5++ per serving, they offer their special house pour spirits: Tenjaku Highball, Carlsberg draught beer and Signature Rock-atini.

333 Orchard Rd
Level 5 Mandarin Hotel
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6831 6286
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 11am – 1am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
Nearest Station: Somerset

#6 FIVE TAPAS BAR

Located in the heart of Orchard underneath a Peranakan shophouse, Five Tapas Bar is a crowd-favourite among locals. The place is always bustling with laughter while crowds huddle around towers of beer.

They are well known for their S$5 specials, available all day and every day. To pair with your drinks, they have a wide array of tasty sides too!

25 Cuppage Rd
Cuppage Terrace
Singapore 229454
Tel: +65 8121 9304
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 5pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: KPO Cafe Bar

#7 KPO CAFE BAR

KPO Café Bar is located along the vibrant Orchard Road, just right beside the iconic Killiney Post Office. Known for both their stylish diner and chill-out bar, the place offers an open-space dining area resembling a “greenhouse”. Diners can overlook the greenery while sipping on cold drinks.

From Tuesday to Saturday, expect swell music from local DJs spinning their electronic tunes. Their happy hour promotions are also available daily from 3pm to 8pm, with 1 for 1 draft beer and prices as low as S$12 for their house spirits.

1 Killiney Rd
Singapore 239518
Tel: +65 6733 3648
Mon to Thurs: 3pm – 1am
Fri: 3pm – 2am
Sat: 6pm – 2am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Somerset

#8 MARTINI BAR AT MEZZA9

As implied by its name, award-winning Martini Bar at mezza9 is a multi-concept restaurant famed for making mean martinis. They also serve up innovative cocktails as well as savoury accompaniments to the drinks.

Martini fans can rejoice — there are daily happy hour promotions from 3pm to 9pm, offering S$14++ signature and classic martinis, handcrafted gin and tonics, sustainable wines by the glass and selected house pours. All beers will go for S$9++, and S$55++ for all house pour wines by the bottle.

mezza9, Mezzanine Level
Grand Hyatt Singapore
Tel: +65 6738 1234
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 3pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 3pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Orchard  

#9 PRIVE

Offering not only scrumptious dining dishes, Prive also serves up alcohol for you to grab post-work drinks with your colleagues. Situated in the middle of Orchard Road, the restaurant exudes laid-back vibes and a welcoming atmosphere, great for friends and families alike.

From 5pm to 9pm daily, the eatery is offering 50% off their house pours: ½ draught beers, wines and spirits.

501 Orchard Road
Singapore 238880
Tel: +65 6776 0777
Mon to Fri: 9am – 1am
Sat & Sun: 8am – 1am
Nearest Station: Orchard

#10 TANUKI RAW

Not just notable for their donburis, Tanuki Raw is also a raw bar happy hour spot. Offering fantastic happy hour deals, shoppers can pop over for post-shopping drinks and chill at the sophisticated restaurant with their savoury bites and liquor.

From 5pm to 8pm daily, expect S$10 martinis and cocktails as well as S$12 pints of beer. The perk about these deals? One drink entitles you to purchase six raw oysters, ten slices of sashimi and unlimited uni too!

181 Orchard Road, 04-01
Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6636 5949
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#11 BAR CANARY

A rooftop bar, Bar Canary is perched atop Grand Park Orchard in an al fresco garden setting. Lawn chairs and beanbags are strewn everywhere, adding to its soothing, cosy ambience. When night falls, the atmosphere turns magical as you bask under the moonlight with your loved ones.

Happy hour promotions are available only on Friday and Saturday, offering Beat The Clock packages inclusive of eight drinks of your choice from a selection of beer, wines, cocktails, ciders, spirits and champagne. From 12pm to 6:59pm, the package costs S$77++, while from 7pm to 10pm, the price rises to S$88++.

270 Orchard Road
Singapore 238857
Tel: +65 6603 8855
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 1am
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Orchard Road

Photo Credit: Salt Grill & Sky Bar

#12 SALT GRILL & SKY BAR

Decked in a modern-chic setting, Salt Grill & Sky Bar is one of the prettiest bars on this list where you can pretend to be a rich tai-tai enjoying your pocket-friendly evening drink. Happening from 5pm to 7:30pm, you will definitely get a bang for your buck with Salt Grill & Sky Bar’s happy hour promotions.

The promos include S$10 cocktails such as Black Russian, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre, Mojito, Moscow Mule, Tequila Sunrise and S$8 mocktails such as Strawberry Sling, Lycheetini and Mojito.

Beers such as Corona and Peroni go for S$9; draught in Asahi Super Dry, S$7 for ½ pint and S$13 for a pint; S$9 spirits such as St Remy Martin, Jim Beam, 42 Below Vodka, Broker’s Gin, Barcadi Orio and Famous Grouse and S$10 wines from House Red to House White and Sparkling Wine.

2 Orchard Turn
#55-01 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 6592 5118
Mon to Fri: 11:30am – 1:45pm, 6pm – 9:45pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 9:45pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

Photo Credit: Sam Han

#13 MORGANFIELD’S

Not just a homely restaurant offering yummy western cuisine, Morganfield’s offers a wide range of alcoholic drinks ranging from cocktails, house wines, distilled drinks and bottled wine. With happy hour promotions happening every day, this makes it a great place for families and friends to have an after-meal indulgence.

On Mondays to Saturdays, promos are available from 11am to 8pm, while it is all day for Sundays! You get special prices on draft beers, house wines and spirits; prices range from S$9 a glass.

181 Orchard Road
Orchard Central, #11-03/04
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 1828
Mon to Thurs & Sun: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

 
Photo Credit: Asia Bars

#14 BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Known as one of the best steakhouses on our little island, Bedrock Bar & Grill specialises in grilled dishes and an extensive range of single malt whiskies and cocktails. Stepping in, you will be greeted by a handsome New York-inspired interior, complete with wooden furniture and warm lights.

The bar also features an outdoor terrace for diners to lounge at. Happy hour happens every day from 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm. The drinks included are their beers, wine and spirits.

96 Somerset Road, #01-05
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 0054
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

#15 AL CAPONE’S RISTORANTE & BAR

One of the must-visit bars in Singapore with the best deals is of course, Al Capone’s Ristorante & Bar! A prominent establishment among youngsters, this place is best known for their cheap promos and is always packed full of people.

Their awesome happy hour promotions are what keeps the crowd coming; from 5:30pm to 3am every day, treat yourself to three bottles of Heineken at S$13 nett, and a Guinness Pint at S$8.80 nett. A special promotion happening from 24^th August 2019 to 30^th September 2019 encompasses 15 bottles of Heineken and a basket of Golden Fries at S$69 nett.

2 Orchard Link
#02-38 Scape Building
Singapore 237978
Tel: +65 6509 5097
Daily: 5:30pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Somerset

Bangkok is a shopaholics paradise and we love how this city has a plethora of shopping spots to satiate our never-ending love for shopping.

If you’re sick of the usual touristy markets like Chatuchak and Talad Neon, you can try paying a visit to Huai Khwang Night Market. This market is less frequented by tourists so you get to shop like a local and have a different night market experience altogether.

Huai Khwang Night Market is just a short walk away from Huai Khwang MRT station, which makes it very convenient and accessible.

Do not expect rows and rows of tented stalls like what you usually see at night markets in Bangkok; the stalls here are mostly located within buildings along a long winding road and to us, it seemed more like a row of shophouses that function like night market stalls.

Here, you can find different stalls selling a variety of things such as clothes, accessories, shoes, beauty products and random knick-knacks. You can also get your hair and nails done at one of the many beauty salons that line the streets.

Take a break from all that shopping by indulging in some scrumptious food. Huai Khwang Night Market is home to plenty of both street stalls and restaurants that are open till the wee hours of the morning, so you’ll always have something to satisfy your hunger.

While it is an interesting place to check out if you have time, we don’t feel like it is a must-visit unless you want to experience what a more local market feels like. It has everything that your usual night market has and we honestly did not find this as exciting as the other night markets we have visited.

If you don’t have much time and you only can visit one or two markets, we recommend that you check out Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin or Hua Mum Night Market instead.

Huai Khwang Night Market 
Soi Pracha Rat Bamphen
Khwaeng Din Daeng, Din Daeng
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Daily: 24-hours

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Eating cheap at Orchard Road can be quite a feat, seeing how even the prices at the food courts are significantly more expensive.

Tucked away on the second level of International Building, Hua Yi Kitchen serves a good selection of Shanghainese cuisine.

In fact, this cosy eatery has been serving authentic xiao long bao for 20 years – even before Din Tai Fung reached our shores!

We started off with the Steam Juicy Minced Pork Dumpling (S$6.80)—a basket of 6 plump and juicy xiao long bao. While the skin was a tad thick and the minced pork was on the rougher side, we liked the burst of flavour from the soup.

However, it was a pity that the little soup dumplings were stuck together and the skin tore when we tried to pick them up.

The Fried Rice with Eggs (S$6.80) was a decent plate of fried rice. Fragrant and full of eggy goodness, we wished it was more evenly seasoned.

Our favourite would have to be the Special Braised Beef Noodle Soup with Beef (S$9.80). The beef broth was hearty and even had a slight mala taste that warmed our bellies. It also came with tender beef chunks that were most likely stewed for hours. However, the dish would have been complete if the noodles were chewier.

360 Orchard Road
#02-11/12 International Building
Singapore 238869
Tel: +65 6235 3156
Daily: 9.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Fresh Fruits Lab—one of our favourite cafes in Singapore—will be opening their third concept outlet called Herit8ge at Jewel Changi Airport. Conceptualised with the idea of reminiscing the yesteryears while paying homage to local flavours, Herit8ge will be dishing out local favourites with interesting and modern twists.

Herit8ge draws inspiration from the 70s and their rustic interior and porcelain kitchenware exude subtle nostalgic touches that will take you back in time to the heydays.

Their extensive menu features a diverse array of familiar local dishes with unique twists such as Hainanese Cordon Bleu, Charsiu-licious, Peranakan Lamb Burger and British Fish & Chips.

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What we truly are looking forward to is The Empress Pasta, which consists of king prawns coated in butter cereal that are tossed in a cream-based spaghetti and then finally topped with fried mantou, cereal crumbs, curry leaves and chilli padi.

Photos credit: Herit8ge

Their dessert menu is something else that we cannot wait to check out and they will be serving up interesting creations like Valhora Chocolate Blackout, Retro-style Red Velvet and Laksa Chiffon.

Herit8ge
78 Airport Boulevard, #05-206
Jewel Changi Airport
Singapore 819666
Tel: +65 6962 7720
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

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Singapore has no shortage of scenic places to take a stroll through whether for your health or plainly just to get out of the house. There are a plethora of gorgeous spots here to immerse yourself in nature, exercise, chill with your loved ones or just have some alone time.

But Singapore, contrary to what the media portrays, is far more than just Gardens By The Bay. One of the more picturesque ones out of the lot is the iconic Henderson Waves. The bridge stands 36 metres above Henderson Road and is Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge, providing people with a spectacular view of Keppel Harbour.

MARVEL AT THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM 36 METRES UP 

The sights from up here are truly remarkable and the scenic views are truly to die for!

Here, you get stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding area and beyond. It also makes for the perfect backdrop for some Instagram-worthy shots!

To see the bridge in a different light, you can also come down at night from 7pm to 2am to watch the bridge become illuminated with mesmerising LED lights that give it a lovely, soft glow.

TAKE A BREAK ALONG ONE OF HENDERSON WAVES “RIBS” 

The “ribs” of the bridge form hidden recesses that serve as resting points for visitors to have some shelter from the sun and to rest.

In light of its uniquely built shape, many people also carry out photoshoots here from professional shoots to your casual, everyday #ootd. Let your creative juices flow and allow the waves to boost your feed’s aesthetic!

EXPLORE MOUNT FABER OR TELOK BLANGAH PARK NEXT 

The bridge connects Mount Faber and Telok Blangah Hill Park, two very popular parks that are part of the Southern Ridges. Walk over to either park for another round of exploring!

POP BY TELOK BLANGAH HAWKER CENTRE TO REFUEL 

All this walking will definitely make you peckish, so to refuel for the long walk back, you can always head over to Telok Blangah Hawker Centre to get yourself some scrumptious hawker fare. You deserve it!

Henderson Waves
Henderson Road
Singapore 159557
Tel: 1800 471 7300
Daily: 24-hours
Nearest Station: Telok Blangah

Read: 5 incredible nature walks in Singapore that bring you into the woods.

In a tropical, almost unforgivably humid country like Singapore, ice cream is essential. And fortunately for us, there are lots of ice cream options to choose from, from artisanal ice cream parlours, convenience store varieties and even those sold on carts along Orchard Road.

At its heart, ice cream is merely a composition of milk and cream but what sets a good one apart from a great one is the quality of the ingredients used and the careful manipulation of sweetness and richness. A brand that never fails to exceed expectations, presenting an intensely pleasurable experience with every lick, is Häagen-Dazs.

In the spirit of Christmas, the colossal brand has released two limited edition flavours—Cream Cheese Mochi and Tiramisu Mochi. An extraordinary marriage between traditional Asian mochi and European desserts, each and every soft, pillowy morsel presents a flavour and textural profile that far surpasses the common ice cream dessert. For an amplified experience, head on down to one of their stores to enjoy full-on crafted desserts featuring the two seasonal offerings such as the So Mochi Together Fondu and the oh-so-gorgeous Gondola Tiramisu.

A duo that aims to bring joy and sheer decadence to both the young and the old, what better way to soak up the festive Yule, than to cosy up around your loved ones, sharing and indulging in top-quality ice cream?

TWO DAZZLING NEW FLAVOURS 

The brand prides itself on only sourcing the best ingredients from around the world to concoct their various ice cream varieties and their two new offerings are no exception. The mochi is steamed in Taiwan and the Tiramisu Mochi—along with its cream cheese counterpart—derive their cheese fillings from Europe.

Singaporeans love their cheese and as recent food trends have shown, we love having cheese in desserts, in tea, in buns, in everything.

Made with top quality cream cheese from Europe, the new Häagen-Dazs Cream Cheese Mochi (S$14.50) ice cream has delicate cheese notes that delivers the authenticity of a light, creamy taste just like a fluffy cheesecake. Scattered throughout like precious jewels are small delicately-sized, steamed Mochi pieces that do well to provide a chewy texture with every bite.

The new Häagen-Dazs Tiramisu Mochi (S$14.50) ice cream uses real Mascarpone from Italy and, again, features the pillowy steamed Mochi bits from Taiwan. Uniquely soft, almost buttery and accented with a pleasant chew, the ice cream boasts a heady profile of coffee with a slight sour tinge to it from the mascarpone. A surefire hit among coffee lovers, this was easily our favourite flavour between the two.

SO MOCHI TOGETHER FONDUE

Buying a tub and enjoying their ice cream in-store is never quite the same. In-store, they come up with a myriad of creations which change on a frequent basis depending on the product that’s in season, so as to amplify said limited edition flavour.

A royal rumble of various ice cream and sorbets, the So Mochi Together Fondu (S$46++) comprises Tiramisu Mochi, Cream Cheese Moshi, vanilla, Belgian chocolate, white peach & raspberry, green tea, mango and raspberry ice cream, along with mango and raspberry sorbet.

Along with fruit and cookie accompaniments that serve to provide vibrancy and texture—all neatly arranged around a pot of melted chocolate—this massive treat is ideal for sharing among a family and is also a great way to try out all their flavours.

BISTRO PARIS

Elegantly plated, the Bistro Paris (S$21.90++) sees a cheesecake that’s adorned with a berry purée, macadamia nuts, kiwi bits, biscuits and various chocolate elements. The ice cream of choice for this dessert is the Cream Cheese Mochi and to balance out the richness of it, a healthy scoop of raspberry sorbet.

CHEESE FOAM GREEN TEA LATTE

Providing a subtle bitter-sweet flavour, the Cheese Foam Green Tea Latte (S$8.90++) is an excellent choice to lounge about with. Topped with a sweet cheese foam, the otherwise robust bitter flavour is given an added surge of sweetness.

Served alongside it is a brittle along with a scoop of the Cream Cheese Mochi ice cream.

GONDOLA TIRAMISU

A dessert that’s literally too beautiful to consume, the Gondola Tiramisu (S$19.90) amazes with its intricate detail and promise of sheer decadence with every eager mouthful.

A wonderful expression of the new Tiramisu Mochi ice cream, a bowl made entirely out of chocolate is fitted with lady finger biscuits and additional coffee and vanilla-flavoured ice cream are added to further emphasise the apparent notes of coffee and rich cream. Caramel brittles are also scattered around the plate to provide texture and a profound nutty flavour.

TIRAMISU COFFEE

The Tiramisu Coffee (S$7.10++) is essentially a liquified version of the Italian dessert, right down to the creamy core. This coffee-intense beverage packs sweetness and a delightful hint of vanilla that is nicely underscored by a strong, subtly bitter hint of coffee—a good reminder that we were still threading along the lines of a flavoured coffee rather than a dessert.

Sweet, robust and creamy in all its glory, this unique cuppa is perfect should you ever be hankering after a midday pick-me-up.

Häagen-Dazs

Tampines Mall
Tel: +65 6789 9336
Daily: 11am – 10pm

Bishan Junction 8
Tel: +65 6255 4839
Daily: 11am – 10pm

Holland Village
Tel: +65 6468 9474
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11.30pm
Fri to Sun & PH: 12pm – 1am

Hilton Walkway
Tel: +65 6734 3321
Daily: 11am – 11pm

ION Orchard
Tel: +65 6509 4421
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Westgate
Tel: +65 6254 9180
Daily: 10am – 10pm

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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.

Many cafés in Singapore deliver in terms of aesthetics but we dare say that finding one that boasts marvellous interiors and brilliantly fuses the best of two very different cuisines is on a whole different level.

Helmed by the team behind Birds Of A Feather over at Amoy Street, Halcyon & Crane is a new café that recently opened up in The Paragon, Singapore, whose menu focuses on Modern-European dishes with a touch of Sichuan flavours. Most of their dishes feature a myriad of Szechuan spices and while rich, aromatic and authentic in flavour, Halcyon & Crane keep their dishes fairly healthy with the use of wholesome grains and fresh fruits.

Hankering for a memorable brunch in the heart of town? Here’s why you should make sure to pay Halcyon & Crane a visit the next time you are in the area.

Situated on the third storey of Orchard Paragon, Halcyon & Crane is decked out in minimalist furnishings with modern industrial touches that are both picture-perfect and cosy.

The area is separated into two—one is an open space with cosy seats that can seat approximately 50 people while the other features bar seats.

Coffee is serious business here at Halcyon & Crane. Their coffee beans are specially selected before going through the process of blending and roasting, resulting in coffee that is smooth, rich and fragrant.

We opted for a cup of Flat White (S$6)—a classic if you are looking for a drink to sip on while getting some work done.

One of the dishes in their all-day menu would be the Pistachio & Apple Birches Muesli (S$17). Essentially fresh fruits, pistachio and red quinoa serves atop a blend made using overnight oats, yoghurt and apple, we thought it was extremely well-executed.

For something heartier and more substantial, the H&C Big Breakfast (S$24) would go highly recommended. Served with Sichuan-style pancake, sautéed mushrooms, a side of bamboo shoot salad, potatoes, pork sausages and crisp bacon, there is indeed a lot going on in a single dish but boy we aren’t complaining.

Every element was carried out with much thought put into it such that we simply cannot choose a favourite.

Coated with a piquant seasoning made using Sichuan peppercorn and chilli oil, the potatoes had a distinct ma la flavour—while it didn’t have the mouth-numbing kick, the authenticity of the Sichuanese flavours was nonetheless impressive.

Another item on the menu you can look forward to would be the Cured Sausage Shakshuka (S$20). Typically, shakshuka dishes are made using poached eggs in a sauce comprising tomatoes, chilli, peppers and onions but Halcyon & Crane’s rendition has boldly infused Sichuan flavours into it.

Dig in to find pieces of spicy cured sausages and mix it together with the sauce, which is imbued with a strong Sichuan peppercorn kick.

Boasting a neat and aesthetically-pleasing interior, amazing service and delectable grub that is a notch above the rest, Halcyon & Crane is a café in town that we’d see ourselves returning to and one that you must try especially if you happen to be in the area.

Halcyon & Crane
The Paragon #03-09
290 Orchard Road
Singapore 238859
Tel: +65 9727 5121
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard MRT

Dining out is an expensive hobby but we’re still going to do it because momma ain’t raise no quitter.

We are here to share with you more 1-for-1 dining promotions at some of the best restaurants in the city! Yes, we are talking about shaving off half of your bill! To put it simply, that would mean 50% off the most succulent steaks at Bedrock Bar & Grill and enjoy 1-for-1 seafood dishes at Yàn.

That’s right, you may be low SES but you can still dine at fancy places; you just need to know the right dining promotions. Here are 10 Atas Restaurants With 1-for-1 Deals When You Want To Dine Fancy But Have A Budget.

ENTERTAINER X HSBC

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For a nominal fee of S$5, HSBC cardholders are able to save up to S$10,000 using this in-app function that can be found within the new HSBC Singapore Mobile Banking app. Those who use HSBC Visa Infinite and HSBC Premier MasterCard main cardholders enjoy complimentary access.

Talk about massive savings! What’s more, sign up for ENTERTAINER with HSBC from now till 31^st July and stand a chance to win a Smartwatch worth over S$400 or CapitaLand vouchers! This is really one dining programme you need to sign up for immediately.

BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Steaks are serious business at Bedrock Bar and Grill—the steak restaurant even has its own dry ageing fridge within its premises. With their curated menu featuring different types of premium cuts of steak to fresh seafood from the USA, Japan and Australia, this is one steakhouse in Singapore to love.

Star dishes that are worthy of special mentions are the Bedrock Pepper Steak (S$108), Prawn Thermidor (S$48), Barramundi (S$38) and Chopped Steak Burger (S$38).

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

96 Somerset Road
#01-05, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Tel: +65 6238 0054
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 8pm, 8.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

FAT COW

For a gastronomic dining experience that will excite both your visual and taste senses, Fat Cow is an excellent choice. Helmed by Chef Shigeru Kasajima, the Japanese restaurant’s signature Chef’s Table Omakase showcases a stellar lineup of seasonal ingredients—ranging from top grade wagyu beef to sashimi and sushi.

On top of that, Fat Cow also has an impressive menu of steaks and rice bowls, mainly featuring the range of premium Japanese steaks they carry in-house. Always wanted to try one of their signature wagyu don? This is your chance. Grab a fellow beef lover and enjoy 1-for-1 wagyu don (or Japanese steaks)!

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

Camden Medical Centre #01-01/02,
1 Orchard Boulevard,
Singapore 248649
Tel: +65 6735 0308
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

KINKI RESTAURANT + BAR

Kinki Restaurant + Bar’s location makes it seem like a secret hideout tucked away in Customs House and the Japanese restaurant’s grungy-looking wall murals only adds on to its cool factor.

Overlooking the Marina Bay waterfront, guests are spoilt with a decadent selection of unique Japanese delights. Highlights on the menu that stand out are Pomegranate Miso Black Cod (S$34), Grilled Giant Sea Prawn (S$30) and Kinki Style Okonomiyaki (S$28). And yes, all main courses are part of the 1-for-1 promotion.

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

70 Collyer Quay
#02-02, Customs House
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6533 3471
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.15pm, 6pm – 10.15pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

OSTERIA ART

Specialising in Italian cuisine and wines is Osteria Art. This Italian restaurant’s dishes are inspired by centuries-old Italian classics that come with a sophisticated touch.

If you are one for the red meats, their Charcoal Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus and Truffle (S$48++) is your best bet. Osteria Art also serves several fantastic pasta dishes such as the Bronze Dye Spaghetti with Octopus and Smoked Paprika (S$35++) and the Wild Spinach Tortelli with Tomato and Taleggio Fondue (S$26++)—with the latter being especially popular among the ladies.

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

55 Market St, #01-01
Singapore 048941
Tel: +65 6877 6933
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

POLLEN TERRACE

Pollen Terrace’s prime location within the Flower Dome at Gardens By The Bay makes it the go-to restaurant for any occasion. First look at the upper terrace and we were sold; besides an impeccable view of greens and colourful blooms, the food here is also a sight to behold.

Whet your appetite with the couscous, duck ham, date and pomegranate salad (S$19) and move on to mains such as king salmon, crushed potatoes, olives and capers (S$32) and Saffron risotto with beef cheek (S$34). If you have a hankering for meats, Pollen’s 1,000 Guineas Shorthorn Beef (striploin – S$38, ribeye – S$48) will satisfy you.

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

18 Marina Gardens Drive
#02-09 Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Singapore 018953
Tel: +65 6604 9988
Daily: 9.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

PRAELUM WINE BISTRO

The brainchild of famous sommelier Gerald Lu—two-time National Sommelier Champion—and his partners, Praelum Wine Bistro is a welcoming space for not just wine connoisseurs, but anyone who enjoys good food with even better wine.

While their wine menu is extensive, to say the least, we actually like how the bistro keeps their food menu concise—focusing on quality instead of quantity. You cannot go wrong with the Pork Parcels, Tomato-Basil and Pineapple Chutney (S$27), Foie Gras, Caramelised Apple and Balsamic Reduction (S$28) and Salmon-En-route, Dill-Tarragon Butter (S$35).

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Menu Item

4 Duxton Hill
Singapore 089590
Tel: +65 6238 5287
Mon to Sat: 5pm – 1am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

&SONS

&SONS along Cross Street boasts an ambience that strikes a good balance between fancy and cosy. Besides their multitudinous options of alcoholic beverages and their appreciable happy hour offerings, you’d be pleased to hear that they whip up inexpensive Italian fare too.

The Spaghetti with Sea Urchin Carbonara (S$26++) is one of their specialities that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Otherwise, the Wagyu Beef Cheek with Roast Peppers (S$28++) and the Grilled Swordfish with Cherry Tomato & Oregano Salad (S$30++) are also great options if you want something simpler and heartier.

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

20 Cross St
Singapore 048422
Tel: +65 6221 3937
Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

THE MARMALADE PANTRY

Over at The Marmalade Pantry, diners can look forward to an eclectic mix of desserts, pasta, weekend brunch items and other scrumptious offerings. Their mission is simple: to be a leading dining destination where you can always get hearty and wholesome food in a cosy environment.

Start off your meal with the refreshing Citrus Fruits & Tuna Salad (half – S$17, full – S$24), followed by tantalising mains in the likes of melt-in-your-mouth Char Siew Kurobuta Pork Belly (S$32), Seared Scallop and Prawn Pasta (S$26) and the luxurious Lobster Barley Risotto (S$34).

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

100 Peck Seah Street
#01-01, Oasia Hotel Downtown
Singapore 079333
Tel: +65 6385 0741
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

THE PELICAN

The Pelican checks all the right boxes when it comes to ambience, well-executed food and a neat range of drinks. Facing the picturesque Marina Bay waterfront, the restaurant exudes a laid-back vibe that is perfect for a squad gathering or a slow weekend brunch with your loved ones.

We also cannot get enough of the Chilli Crab Linguini (S$32) and Ribeye Steak (S$58++), which is complemented with an umami-rich anchovy butter that boasts tremendously deep and rounded flavours.

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer: 1-for-1 Main Course

1 Fullerton Road, #01-01
One Fullerton
Singapore 04921
Tel: +65 6438 0400
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

YÀN

Set within the National Gallery, modern Cantonese restaurant Yàn brings Chinese cuisine to the next level. They offer luxurious, authentic Cantonese cuisine that is beautifully plated so it’s a feast for both your eyes and taste buds.

Go for their seasonal seafood dishes, where you get to pick your preferred cooking methods. You can have it steamed with Chinese wine or even deep-fried with white wine sauce. If this prestigious restaurant has been on your bucket list, now is the chance to visit when you can redeem the 1-for-1 offer on the ENTERTAINER with HSBC app!

ENTERTAINER with HSBC offer : 1-for-1 Main Course

#05-02 National Gallery Singapore
1 St. Andrew’s Road
Singapore 178957
Tel: +65 6384 5585
Opening hours: 11.30am – 2.30pm and 6pm – 10.30pm daily
Nearest station: City Hall

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OUE Downtown Gallery is one of our favourite hangout spots in the heart of town—there are endless dining options—such as The Autobus, Lunar Coffee Brewers and Omotesando Koffee—that leaves us spoilt for choice when we are feeling peckish.

Adding onto the long list of dining options is a relatively new vegan dining concept that has popped up in the mall—HRVST. Pronounced as ‘harvest’, this is one stylish cafe that will catch the fancy of all health and gym junkies.

The kitchen is helmed by a pair of partner chefs, Addis Tan and Dylan who have 20 years of experience working for established F&B names such as Tippling Club, Esquina and Cheek by Jowl.

Located just beside Kilter Avenue (a boutique gym), HRVST aims to redefine your expectations of vegan food—using only the freshest ingredients they can source and turning them into aesthetically pleasing dishes that do not compromise on taste at all.

While HRVST mainly gets their produce from reliable suppliers, they also make use of the edible garden outside the cafe for some of their dishes. Take a walk around the open rooftop garden where you can temporarily escape from the hustle of the city.

A favourite among their diners, the Sourdough with Orange-Glazed Grilled Tofu (S$16++) is a great brunch or lunch option that is appetising and wholesome.

Tuck into the dish and let your taste buds discover the layers of flavours and textures that come from the sourdough, nut spread, soft tofu, broccoli and cauliflower florets that are doused in kelp stock and pickled zucchini ribbons.

For those who are attempting vegan food for the first time, their BKT Barley Risotto (S$16++) will impress you it does replicate the original dish well—in terms of the oily texture (thanks to the garlic and coriander oil) and taste.

We were pleasantly surprised that all the spices of what you would expect from a regular bak kut teh were there sans the meat, of course. Instead, what diners can expect from this dish is diced fried daikon, pink radish, braised nuts and thin dough crisp that will remind you of you tiao.

We had the Matcha Ice Cream (S$8++) which was complemented with a touch of blood orange puree, poached plums and pistachio bits. To be completely frank, we still prefer our normal creamy matcha ice cream but the cafe’s vegan rendition wasn’t too lacklustre either as the ice cream was rich with matcha flavours.

On top of those that we have tried, HRVST’s straightforward menu also includes other dishes such as Pumpkin Fettucine (S$16++), Hay Salt Baked Celeriac (S$18++) and desserts including Caramelised Pineapple Ring (S$8++) and Blackforest Cake (S$8++).

HRVST
6A Shenton Way
#05-01, OUE Downtown Gallery
Singapore 068815
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 11pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Having been in business for more than 150 years, Historic Hahndorf Inn is an established restaurant serving up the most authentic German grub you can find in Adelaide Hills. The dining establishment is both a restaurant and bar that comes with their own open fire places that keeps the place warm during winter.

The restaurant takes pride in serving food made from only quality ingredients that are sourced locally and also from suppliers in Bavaria and Austria. Till today, the family-owned business is still managed by fifth generation of the Holmes family—so diners can expect the menu to be forward looking, yet traditional to keep the original flavours intact.

Drop by Hahndorf Inn with an empty stomach—you will need it for the huge sharing platters of meats and their refreshing Bavarian beers. 

Spacious to boot, the boisterous ambience, rustic setting and warm attitude of the waitstaff at Hahndorf Inn encourage you to linger on for more than just a meal. Diners can relax in style at the al fresco seating outside or head indoors for their long wooden communal tables if you happen to visit in a larger group.

Their signature Hahndorf Inn (Deluxe) Platte is a sight to behold.

Meant for groups of two to four, the deluxe Bavarian platter features their famous schweinshaxe, schnitzel, sausages, Bavarian rissoles, beef ribs, sauerkraut, rotkohl, potato salad, mashed potato, mustard, mushroom sauce and pork jus. This platter is definitely not for the fainthearted!

For something less over-the-top, the restaurant’s house specials also include Schweins Rippchen (pork ribs), Rinder Rippchen (beef ribs), Schweine Schnitzel (pork schnitzel) and a range of sides.

There may be plenty of options when it comes to their drinks menu but any regular will tell you that it is their Bavarian beers you should not miss out. Depending on what you are feeling up to that day, they have just the beer that will suit your mood.

The  Irlbacher Premium Vollbier Hell, for example, is a party drink that was concocted for festivals. Their house lager—Arcobräu Schloss Helles Lager—is mild in taste which makes it easy to drink. On the other end of the spectrum, Arcobräu Schloss Dunkel is a full-flavoured Bavarian dark lager that comes with a malty aroma.

Hanhdorf Inn
35 Main Street
Adelaide, South Australia
Tel: +61 08 8388 7063
Daily: 10.30am – late

For more recommendations, read our guide on 10 best things to see, do and eat in Adelaide.

Established in 1992, Orchard Hotel Singapore’s signature restaurant Hua Ting has built a firm reputation as one of the top Cantonese fine dining restaurants in Singapore. Many spirits were shaken at the news of its closure some months ago but finally, after an extensive four-month facelift, Hua Ting Restaurant returns with a sophisticated new look and an improved menu to match.

At the helm of this grande dame is Masterchef Chung Lap Fai, and along with his team of veteran Chinese chefs, a brand new menu is introduced—one that aims to impart traditional flavours in a contemporary fashion. Look forward to a myriad of intriguing new dishes and creative tea-and-food pairing menus alongside the restaurant’s signatures and crowd-pleasers, all plated and presented in a sleek, artistic fashion.

New to Hua Ting Restaurant’s menu is their Smoked Peking Duck infused with Aged Pu-Erh served with Yuzu Sauce. Aromatic, succulent and everything you could ever want in a Peking duck dish (and more), it is one of those dishes that you’ll find yourself hankering over for days.

We are definitely loving Hua Ting Restaurant even more than we already did!

To match the restaurant’s modern furnishing and finer decorative outfits, the menu has been totally revamped but rest assured that the old favourites are still very much in place.

Having spent the restaurant’s downtime revising the menu, Masterchef Lap Fai might have elevated the look and presentation of his dishes, but at its heart, the menu still stays true to its traditional Cantonese roots.

DONG XING GAROUPA AND CRISPY RICE

Nothing defines ’comfort’ like rice in hot soup and Hua Ting Restaurant’s version will blow your mind with its wild-caught Dong Xing Garoupa and Crispy Rice in Superior Stock.

Inspired by Korean bibimbap, the dish is first presented in a piping-hot stone bowl displaying only rice with a layer of raw fish slices, to which the server pours over the hot stock that instantly cooks the fish.

At the side, you can help yourself to freshly diced scallions, fried fish bones as well as crispy puffed rice to give the indulgent rice porridge an extra punch of flavour.

Hands down, this was easily our favourite dish of all. The dish was comforting with a mixture of sweet, delicate flavours and the different textures present in the dish itself made it all the more delightful to eat.

CHILLED MARINATED 16-HEAD SOUTH AFRICAN ABALONE

True luxury knows no equal as far as the Chilled Marinated 16-head South African Abalone is concerned. A true delight to look at (let alone eat), this ocean gem is marinated with sake over a long period to give it a more intense flavour boost.

Served cold, we really enjoyed the harmony of textures and sensations that were present in our mouth upon each bite.

SMOKED PEKING DUCK INFUSED WITH AGED PU-ERH

New to Hua Ting Restaurant’s menu is the ambrosial Smoked Peking Duck infused with Aged Pu-Erh served with Yuzu Sauce. What else can we say? We are suckers when it comes to Peking duck—from its irresistibly crispy skin and succulent flesh right down to the decadent hoisin sauce that just ties in all the flavours.

This aromatic rendition is taken a notch higher than your average Peking duck with the strong infusion of fragrant pu-erh tea leaves that, aside from perfuming the meat as it cooks, add another layer of flavour that might intrigue the palate at first, but no doubt tastes brilliant.

HUA TING RESTAURANT SIGNATURE ROAST TRIO PLATTER

Boasting a similar profile to the Smoked Peking Duck, Hua Ting Restaurant’s Signature Roast Trio Platter—that features crispy roasted duck, crispy roasted pork and charcoal-grilled Spanish Iberico pork char siew—is true indulgence at its finest.

Neither gamy nor tough, every bite of the roasted duck promises an aromatic punch that is further accented by the decadent fat that oozes out from the meat. And as far as roasted pork dishes go, we dare admit that very few can beat their stellar char siew and roasted pork.

BAKED EMPRESS CHICKEN DRUMSTICK IN HAND-MOULDED BREAD

With a distinguished career that spanned more than three decades, Master Chef Lap Fai is more than just a chef; he is an artist in his own right. And the restaurant’s Baked Empress Chicken Drumstick, Abalone, Fungus and Chinese Herbs is a testament to that.

This dish is as much as a culinary masterpiece as it is a melting pot of unbelievable flavours. Encased in a hen-shaped bread bowl, of which Chef Lap Fai moulds himself daily, hides a fork-tender chicken drumstick as well as mushrooms and other edible goodies—all stewed down to tender perfection.

DIM SUM DELIGHTS

A signature on their dim sum menu and a true representative of the restaurant is Hua Ting Restaurant’s Signature Baked Mango Chicken Tartlet. Encased in a crispy, buttery bo lo bun hides bits of sweet, minced chicken and diced up ripe mangoes. While many might flinch at the thought of this unlikely pairing, we promise you that it is good.

Another item to look forward to is the Wok-fried Turnip Cake with House-made X.O. Sauce in Hot Stone Bowl. Brimming with delicious savoury, slightly spicy qualities and exuding a strong wok-hei flavour, this dish is a great accompaniment to have alongside the sweeter dim sum options.

STEAMED FRESH CRAB CLAW, EGG WHITE, SPRING ONION AND GINGER PURÉE

For something that looks presumably simple, we were rather impressed by the complexity of flavours present in the Steamed Fresh Crab Claw, Egg White, Spring Onion and Ginger Purée.

Sitting on a bed of firm and silky egg white, the crab claw was meaty and sweet. But what truly made this dish divine was the combination of the assertive, subtly spicy house-made ginger purée and salty ikura.

CRISPY SQUID TENTACLE, CHILLI PADI, ALMOND FLAKE

The Crispy Squid Tentacle, Chilli Padi, Almond Flake is something that comes highly recommended. A slight derivative of the iconic salted egg yolk crispy squid that we’re used to, this rendition features flakes of almond that add a nice crunch and nutty note to the dish.

Battered and fried till golden and crispy, the battered squid takes on the flavours of its accompaniments pretty well without being overly greasy.

Photo Credit: Hua Ting Restaurant

BRAND NEW TEA PAIRING

A new addition to Hua Ting Restaurant is their specially curated tea-pairing menu that is crafted by Masterchef Lap Fai himself. Like wine, he believes that tea has the ability to provide a new dimension to a meal, either by complementing certain dishes or enhancing them.

For S$98++ per pax, savour a whole array of fine dishes matched with premium brews, such as Fried Rice with Conpoy and Organic Black Garlic in Lotus Leaf, infused with Jasmine Pearls tea—a pairing which he believes is the most suitable in bringing out the subtleties—and more!

The entire experience will heighten your love for tea and it is the best way to truly appreciate fine tea and food.

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Hua Ting Restaurant
442 Orchard Road
Orchard Hotel Singapore, Level 2
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6739 6666
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post was brought to you by Hua Ting Restaurant.

There is a new travel-lifestyle concept cafe in Singapore and it is none other than HyfeCafe—which just opened its doors in Tampines 1 this March 2018.

Ever wanted a conducive place to plan your trips with your friends? HyfeCafe it shall be. This cafe by Changi Recommends is a one-stop place for you and your travel buddies to plan your travels, book your attraction tickets and passes, purchase travel insurance and more—all while enjoying casual Asian-fusion fare!

HyfeCafe is Singapore’s first ever travel-lifestyle concept cafe where all your unanswered questions and/or planning woes will be solved. Cafe-hoppers and travel-lovers, this cafe has to be on your list.

TRAVEL CONCIERGE COUNTER

There is a travel concierge to make your trip-planning experience truly hassle-free. The staff will be glad to answer all your enquiries and guide you through your travel plans and provide you with more information!

Solve all your pre-travel needs at one go! On top of planning your trip, HyfeCafe also allows you to make bookings for products and services—including overseas attraction tickets, day tour packages, transport passes such as the Japan Rail Pass, and of course, their ChangiWiFi router.

But that’s not all. Besides the information counters and flyer wall, trip-planning just got a whole lot easier as HyfeCafe provides free tablet usage embedded with their booking system and it is free for all diners to use.

Be it a solo backpack trip, family holiday or a short getaway with your other half, all you have to do is to pick your favourite itinerary, key the code into the system, and you are halfway through planning!

Also, fret not if their curated itineraries are not to your liking. Select your preferred destination and customise your itinerary by replacing existing activities with those you are interested in and voilà, your dream-trip just came true.

TRAVEL PLANNING FLYER WALL

In addition to their incredibly easy-to-use TripPlanner device, diners can also feel free to refer to the cafe’s travel planning flyer wall that is filled with several travel brochures of which diners are free to grab and even take home.

Who knows? With such comprehensive tools to further aid you in your itinerary planning, planning your next trip will be a breeze!

PLAN YOUR TRIPS WHILE EATING

And you think you are going to sit down for hours to plan your trips without some perk-me-ups? That is not going to happen at HyfeCafe.

The travel cafe gives off the same cosy vibe you would typically derive from a cafe but make no mistake that their food speaks of a quality that goes far beyond your usual cafe fare. There is a menu with affordable restaurant fare from a fusion-focused array of offerings from hearty sides, mains, and decadent desserts worthy of the ‘gram’.

On the drinks menu, there is wide range of coffees, juices and tea by the pot at affordable prices. And we must say that coffee is pretty decent here! Pair your drinks with their wide range of Asian-fusion dishes. Cafe-hoppers will be glad to know that their menu is pretty reasonably priced.

TROPICAL FROGURT

You definitely have to try this house special. HyfeCafe created this concoction using their housemade yogurt. Flavoured with mango and passionfruit, this pretty much tastes like a Korean-style Calpis and it is the perfect summer drink!

WINGS OF THE EAST

These chicken wings—Wings Of The East (S$6.90)—absolutely stole our hearts. They were so flavourful that we just couldn’t stop at one! Choose from 3 different Asian-inspired sauces and spice—such as teriyaki soy, salted egg yolk sauce and curry honey.

SHARING PLATTERS

Can’t decide what appetisers to start with? The Sharing Platter (S$13.50 for 2, S$21.50 for 4) has a little of everything—from deep-fried calamari and popcorn chicken to tomato bruschetta and chicken sausages.

TERIYAKI SALMON UDON

Their Teriyaki Salmon Udon (S$14.90) is a crowd favourite. Accompanying the slightly sweet and chewy stir-fried udon is a huge slab of salmon that is cooked to perfection and generously doused in teriyaki sauce.

SALTED EGG FISH & CHIPS

Complementing the classic Fish & Chips is Singapore’s favourite golden salted egg yolk sauce. Nobody says no to this Salted Egg Fish & Chips (S$13.90) which goes well with their flavoursome salted egg yolk sauce and tangy mayonnaise served at the side.

SEAFOOD SQUID INK BAKED RICE

This is not your typical baked rice. The Seafood Squid Ink Baked Rice (S$10.90) sees a bed of fresh prawns, squid and mussels sitting atop squid ink rice. Baked with mozzarella, this value-for-money dish is a flavourful one that you must try.

GOLDEN WAFFLES 

And of course, no trip to a cafe is ever completed without desserts! HyfeCafe pairs their Golden Waffles (S$8.90) with a scoop of ice cream and we absolutely loved it.

Their waffles are super crispy on the outside which complements the fluffy interior, and together with their rich ice cream and fresh berries, this dessert will leave you satisfied and wanting to come back for more.

With HyfeCafe, both your trip planning and your travel journey will be an unforgettable experience. We all know that it takes a while to plan your dream trip, so do not worry if you can’t finish it all up in one sitting! There is an option for you save your itinerary, and send a PDF of it to your email. 

For those who are unable to find their ideal destinations or attraction places, HyfeCafe is constantly updating and adding new countries, cities and attractions to make your itinerary-planning experience better.

We reckon that we aren’t the only ones who find this travel-lifestyle concept cafe alluring, so why not head down to Tampines 1 today?

HyfeCafe
10 Tampines Central 1
#03-25 Tampines 1
Singapore 529536
Tel: +65 6572 5522
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tampines

This post is brought to you by HyfeCafe.

If you think it is impossible to have your favourite hawker food delivered to your doorstep, think again. Most of the time, we dread going to hawker centres during peak hours as it is too crowded and the snaking queues in the sweltering heat get pretty unbearable. And then, there are some days when we just want to cosy up in our PJ’s, eat char kway teow in bed while we Netflix.

Guess what? Our favourite food delivery company, honestbee, now offers an on-demand delivery service where you can order from multiple stalls within a hawker centre with just a press of a button! Yay!

This delivery service is available on weekdays and weekends from 11am – 2pm and 6 – 9pm at selected hawker centres. Say goodbye to searching high and low for seats during peak hours and hello to a longer lunch break for the regular office worker. Food delivery cannot get any better than this.

First-time users of honestbee FOOD can use our code “LIC12” to enjoy S$12 off S$24. The code will be valid for 30 days when you insert it into the app.

With honestbee, you can enjoy your local hawker delights at the comfort of your home or office. What we love about this incredible food delivery platform is that there is no delivery fee for all hawker food orders.

Not only did our food arrive in great condition, everything was surprisingly still warm. We had an order of nasi biryani and the accompanying chicken curry had zero spillage. Props to the delivery team for delivering our food in the best condition possible!

To top things off, we had multiple orders from varying hawker stalls from chicken rice, ayam penyet, chapatti and even Chinese desserts such as tang yuan and tau suan.

With 10 over hawker centres collaborating with honestbee, this on-demand delivery service offers hundreds of options that are bound to satisfy any fussy eaters. No matter what you are craving for, honestbee with have it delivered right to your doorstep provided the hawker stall is within your service area.

Office workers in the CBD area can beat the peak-hour crowd during lunch and eat in the comfort of your air-conditioned office when you order via honestbee. Hawker centres available on the platform in this area include Maxwell Food Centre, Hong Lim Food Centre, and Amoy Street Food Centre.

If you are living in the Central, Eastern, Western or Northern side of Singapore, fret not for there is a variety of hawker centres to choose from as well.

Who said you cannot Netflix and chill in your PJ’s while feasting on an array of local delights? As if things could not get any better, more hawker centres are added on a weekly basis too.

honestbee is one of the most user-friendly platforms we have used and navigating through the application is as easy as ABC.

All you have to do is log on to www.honestbee.sg or download the honestbee mobile app, then tap on the ‘Hawker Food’ category under ‘Top Categories’.

Choose one hawker centre to order from and comfort food will be on your way!

There is no delivery charge for all honestbee hawker food deliveries. Lazy days just got a whole upgrade with honestbee’s extensive range of hawker delights to indulge in and feast on in the comforts of your home.

As mentioned, first-time users of honestbee FOOD can use our code “LIC12” to enjoy S$12 off S$24. The code will be valid for 30 days when you insert it into the app. With such an amazing deal, there is no reason why you should not be using this amazing food delivery app!

**Hawker centres available on the platform:

CBD
Maxwell Food Centre: Mon – Fri, 11am – 2pm
Hong Lim Food Centre: Mon – Fri, 11am – 2pm
Amoy Street Food Centre: Mon – Fri, 11am – 2pm

East
Bedok 85 (85 Fengshan Centre): Daily, 6pm – 9pm
Old Airport Road Food Centre: Daily, 11am – 2pm
Chomp Chomp: Daily, 6pm – 9pm

West
Bukit Timah Food Centre: Daily, 11am – 2pm
Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre: Daily, 11am – 2pm and 6pm – 9pm

North
Toa Payoh Lor 1 West Market & Food Centre: Tues – Sun, 11am-2pm
Toa Payoh Lor 5 Hawker Centre: Daily, 6pm – 9pm

Central
Newton Food Centre: Daily, 6pm – 9pm
ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre: Daily, 11am-2pm

This post is brought to you by honestbee.

While Yishun is known for making strange news headlines regularly, some good does exist in this bizarre neighbourhood.

Nestled amongst HDB flats in Yishun, Heng Hua Restaurant is a hidden gem which serves authentic Heng Hwa delights and a wide variety of zi char dishes at pocket-friendly prices. You can expect to find mouth-watering Chinese food that is perfect for your family.

A stone’s throw away from Yishun MRT Station, this eatery is one great destination you must visit if you are ever in the vicinity.

The Stir-Fried Yam Slices (S$10) is a classic Heng Hwa dish that we hardly see in Singapore. These bite-sized delights are coated in a sweet-savoury sauce and then deep-fried to a slightly golden colour. The yam was extremely soft and it would simply melt away in your mouth in a matter of seconds.

The one dish that you must order is the Heng Hua-Style Fried Bee Hoon (S$4.50). This popular dish features vermicelli stir-fried with clams, topped with beancurd puffs, peanuts and dried seaweed. Not only did the vermicelli had hints of the seafood flavour from the clams, the crunchy peanuts and seaweed made the dish even more addictive.

If you prefer a dish with more ‘soup’ or gravy, try the Heng Hua-Style Lor Mee (S$4.50) instead. Served in a rich pork broth, this dish was packed full of umami flavour that had us slurping down everything. Pair this with some Stir-Fried Yam Slices to balance out the savoury flavour with some sweetness.

Another must-order item is the Deep-Fried Tenggui Fish (S$10). Deep fried to perfection, the fish is moist on the inside and golden brown on the outside.

Dip your fish with some of their special homemade soy-based sauce and chopped garlic to highlight that sweet fish flavour.

The eatery gets pretty packed during the weekends and we highly recommend calling in for reservations. Nevertheless, service here is very efficient so you will never have to wait that long for a table.

Heng Hua Restaurant
748 Yishun Street 72
#01-212 Singapore 760748
Tel: +65 6756 1762
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest station: Yishun MRT