It goes without saying that all croissant lovers need to visit Nudake Sinsa when in Seoul. Brought to you by Gentle Monster, Nudake Sinsa is a viral bakery cafe in Gangnam which specializes in a single type of pastry — the croissant. This is Nudake’s third outlet after their first two outlets in Dosan and Seongsu.
Curious whether Nudake (and in particular, Nudake Sinsa) is worth the hype? Read on to find out.
If there is one thing that you must try when in Seoul, it is Ganjang Gejang. For the uninitiated, Ganjang Gejang is a traditional Korean dish that comprises fresh raw crabs marinated in a mild soy-sauce based brine and it is absolutely delicious.
One of the best places to enjoy Ganjang Gejang in Seoul is Gebang Sikdang, a small and cosy restaurant in Gangnam which was featured in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023. Helmed by Bang Geon-hyuk, a fashion marketer, and his parents who are veterans of the soy sauce marinated crab restaurant business, Gebang Sikdang is out to please and here is what you can look forward to during your meal.
Singapore’s bustling culinary scene is often celebrated for its vibrant hawker centers and the best fine dining establishments, but tucked away in its charming neighborhoods are traditional old-school bakeries that offer a delightful glimpse into the city’s rich heritage.
These surviving old-school bakeries, some of which have been around for decades, continue to serve up time-honored treats such as buttercream cakes, pandan chiffon cakes, kuehs and egg tarts.
Here are 12 traditional bakeries in Singapore you must visit for old-school bakes.
If you’re active on social media and have been researching on cafes to visit in Seoul, Soha Salt Pond would have definitely popped up on your feed at some point of time.
Nestled within the cluster of cafes in Ikseondong, Soha Salt Pond is arguably one of the more aesthetic cafes in Seoul. It is instantly recognisable for the various mountains of salt around its premises and for the long queues that line the perimeter of the cafe.
But for the popularity that this cafe has enjoyed, are their bakes worth the wait?
Formerly known as the Kris+ Gastronomy Series, the promotion is back again this year as Feast To Fly and it offers you the chance to earn an insane amount of miles by dining at participating restaurants in Singapore.
From now until 30 June 2024, you can earn 10 miles per dollar (MPD) at over 40 participating restaurants in Singapore when you pay with the Kris+ app. Plus, paying with Kris+ allows you to still get credit card rewards, so you can potentially get an additional 4 miles per dollar if you use the right cards – earning you a total of 14 miles per dollar!
Get more rewards and earn S$5 worth of KrisPay miles when you make your first transaction with the Kris+ app (min. spend S$5) by signing up with the referral code: KPFTF24LIC.
Lau Wang Claypot has closed its original outlet in Serangoon Central.
It first started as a small stall in Yishun before opening its full-fledged eatery in Serangoon. Lau Wang is best known for its variety of yummy claypot dishes that are really affordable and delicious.
Popular Taiwanese coissant brand Hazukido will be opening its first store in Singapore by August 2024 at the basement of Ngee Ann City.
Cafe Gyoen is a new Japanese-themed cafe in Serangoon Gardens with a train decor. Taking over the space vacated by Isshin Machi, Cafe Gyoen will transport you to the Tokyo metro stations and train cabins!