Famous Argentinian Restaurant and Bar, Brasero Atlántico and Florería Atlántico will be having a three-month pop-up at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

From 1 Aug 2023, award-winning Renato “Tato” Giovannoni (widely recognised as one of the top 10 bartenders in the world), and culinary and hospitality maestro Alex Resnik will be bringing a taste of Argentina to Singapore by introducing their signature food and beverage during the three-month kitchen and bar takeover.

If you are in the mood for something different, don’t miss out on this chance to experience authentic Argentinian cuisine in Singapore by having a meal at this pop-up at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

This captivating South American brasserie pop-up at One-Ninety Restaurant and One-Ninety Bar, spanning from Buenos Aires to Singapore, will take customers on a journey to the energetic streets of Argentina.

Brasero Atlántico presents an à la carte dinner menu meticulously crafted by Alex Resnik and Chef Ryan Turner as well as an exclusive seven-course Chef’s Table dining encounter (priced at S$168 per individual). This culinary journey highlights the varied tastes and time-honoured methods that contribute to the undeniable allure of Argentinian gastronomy.

From classic Argentinian asado barbecue to street food favourite empanadas, the menu at Brasero Atlántico’s pop-up in Singapore is simple and concise with a variety of starters as well as mains cooked a las brasas (on the grill).

Our favourite starter has got to be the Aged Provoleta Cheese (S$28). This seemingly simple dish may look unassuming, but it was one of the best-tasting cheeses we’ve ever had.

The cheese is dry-aged for seven days in-house before being baked in the oven. It has just the right amount of cheese pull, and the taste is out of the world. You get a mix of mild and salty, heavy cheeses all in one bite.

The mains from the grill include Tenderloin, Ribeye, Pork Loin, and Whole Baby Spring Chicken. If you are dining in a bigger group, you can go for the T-Bone Steak (S$158, serves 2 and also comes with 2 sides) and order a few dishes to share.

The must-try dish is definitely the Frog Legs “A la Provenzal” featuring frog legs which are air-flown from France. The tender frog legs are meticulously cooked, and are light in flavour, and elevated by an addictive rich and flavourful white wine garlic butter sauce.

Even the accompanying potatoes are not just an accompaniment; they are crispy on the inside, and so warm and soft on the inside with a slightly earthy taste.

On the sweets side, we absolutely loved the Valrhona chocolate lava cake. Argentinian tea leaves are roasted then used to make the filling. Cut into the chocolate cake, and the tea creme will come flowing out. It’s like matcha, but Argentinian style. This was divine, and best eaten hot.

For those with a passion for exploring cocktails around the world, Florería Atlántico is recognized as one of the most thrilling bars in South America. Notably, Florería secured the 18th position in the previous year’s World’s 50 Best Bars ranking.

Cocktail highlights include Florería Atlántico’s classics such as the Negroni Balestrini (S$27), the classic Italian aperitif made with gin, Campari, Amaro Averna, eucalyptus, and seawater, as well as the El Dorado (S$29), a refreshing and fruity mix of Cachaça, Manifest, house-made Mate Tereré, sugar cane juice and tropical fruits.

The ladies will love Saint Marthe (S$26)—a sweet cocktail made of rosé wine with Lavender and Richard syrup.

One-Ninety Restaurant x Brasero Atlántico
6:00 to 10:30 pm (last order at 10:00 pm)

One-Ninety Bar x Florería Atlántico
5:30 pm to 12:00 am (last food order at 10:30 pm, last beverage order at 11:30 pm)

To make a reservation, call +65 6831 7653 or email dining.singapore@fourseasons.com.

This post was brought to you by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

Established in 2008, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream started as a bright yellow scoop truck on the bustling streets of NYC and it has over 50 ice cream shops today.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s first overseas expansion in Singapore will be in partnership with Caerus Holding who is behind other popular dining concepts including Lady M, Luke’s Lobster, Leckerbaer and Mr Holmes Bakehouse.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Singapore will be offering 16 French dairy ice cream flavours and they include Sicilian Pistachio, Earl Grey Tea, and Mint Chip, as well as all-American favourites such as Honeycomb, Marionberry Cheesecake, and Praline Butter Cake.

There are also vegan-friendly options including Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownie, and Vegan Cookies and Cream Caramel Swirl.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s first outlet in Singapore will be located at Orchard Central.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Singapore
181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896
Orchard Central #01-19/20

Taste of Japan group—the company behind Itacho Sushi—is opening a new concept in Singapore.

Sushi Raku is a sushi chain with 4 outlets in Hong Kong and it is opening its first overseas outlet in Singapore at Raffles City on this Sunday 12 Sep 2021.

Located at Raffles City #B1-63/64, Sushi Raku is a Sushi & Sake dining restaurant which offers Izakaya dishes, as well as sake & draft beer.

Some of the dishes that you can order at the Izakaya:

• Sushi
• Sashimi
• Yakitori
• Tempura
• Grilled seafood and meat

Photos credit: Sushi Raku

Sushi Raku also has a selection of seasonal specials that are air-flown from Tokyosu Market in Japan.

Sushi Raku
Raffles City #B1-63/64
252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103

Famous Chinese sauerkraut fish (Suan Cai Yu, or sour vegetables fish) restaurant from China, Tai Er Chinese SauerKraut Fish is opening its first outlet at Jewel Changi Airport.

Not to be confused with Tai Er Grilled Fish, Fragrant Spicy crab (which apparently is not from China) at Compass One which has the same name and spots a similar look and concept, Tai Er Chinese SauerKraut Fish is a massive chain with many restaurants in China.

Photo credit: Zara Zhang

It specialises in the Chinese sauerkraut fish—a traditional Sichuanese dish that is popular throughout China.

Other than its signature Suan Cai Yu, Tai Er Chinese SauerKraut Fish in China is also known for its rules:

• You can only have four people max at one table at a time, and no latecomers will be seated.
• The restaurant will not adjust the spiciness level of the grilled fish
• No takeout

We wonder if Tai Er Chinese SauerKraut Fish’s outpost in Singapore will maintain these rules.

Photo credit: Lynde Lim

Fans of Suan Cai Yu must visit them when they officially open at Jewel Changi Airport. The new outlet is located on level 3 next to Chun Yang Tea.

Tai Er Chinese SauerKraut Fish
78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666
#03-208 Jewel Changi Airport

Cupping Room Coffee Roasters is opening its first outlet in Singapore at Ngee Ann City.

One of the most established independent coffee shops in Hong Kong, Cupping Room Coffee Roasters is opened by the champion of the Hong Kong Barista Championship 2013.

Cupping Room Coffee Roasters Singapore is located on level two of Ngee Ann City, taking over the unit directly opposite Van Cleef & Arpels. The hoarding is already up and they will be officially opening to the public on 10 Oct 2020.

Photo Credit: Cupping Room Singapore

From first look, the interior of the Singapore outlet is very different from Cupping Room Hong Kong.

Photo Credit: Cupping Room Singapore

The space is conceptualised and designed by Brewin Design Office and it is inspired by the layers of coffee and milk mixing; nude tones weave between solid brown shades and are held together by concrete and stone elements.

The arrival of Cupping Room Coffee Roaster in Singapore is definitely great news for coffee lovers.

Cupping Room Singapore
391 Orchard Road
Level 2 Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872

Read: 34 best coffee shops in Singapore that you have to visit at least once.

Joy Luck Teahouse is bringing in the signatures from the 3 top iconic Hong Kong brands—Hoover Cake Shop, Kam Kee Cafe & Tak Hing Fish Ball Company.

The newly-launched Hong Kong-style Café at Ion Orchard is conceptualised by former TVB producer Mr Robert Chua who is behind Kam’s Roast Singapore and Tim Ho Wan.

Look forward to Hoover Cake Shop’s egg tarts (choose from puff pastry and a butter cookie type, Kam Kee Cafe’s pineapple buns and Hong Kong-style milk tea, and Tak Hing Fishball Company’s Hong Kong Fish Balls.

Joy Luck Teahouse will be offering two types of egg tarts from Hoover Cake Shop—a puff pastry and a butter cookie type.

Kam Kee Cafe’s pineapple buns (Bo Luo Bao) and Hong Kong-style milk tea will be making their debut in Singapore. Other than the classic Bo Lou Yau (pineapple bun with a thick slab of butter), the Bo Luo Bao also comes with different fillings including kaya and luncheon meat.

Fans of Tak Hing Fishball Company will be delighted that the authentic Hong Kong curry-flavoured fish balls are now available in Singapore.

Joy Luck Teahouse will be opening a second outlet at Bugis Junction next month.

Joy Luck Teahouse
ION Orchard, B4-61

Photo credit: Joy Luck Teahouse

Any trip to Hong Kong would not be complete without having a meal (or should we say every meal?) in one of their many cha chaan tengs, snacking on a couple of Hong Kong egg tarts in one seating and slurping up some Hong Kong-style milk teas to end your day on a sweet note.

Even though that the service is definitely not the best around, Hong Kong still remains as one of the best food destinations in Asia. Thankfully for us, there are quite a number of iconic Hong Kong restaurants that opened in Singapore over the past few years.

Forget about the 4-hour flight to Hong Kong, here are 7 Hong Kong food concepts in Singapore that will gau dim any lingering HK food cravings.

HONOLULU CAFE

Founded in the 1940s, Honolulu Cafe started out as just a humble eatery that serves Hong Kong-style coffee, tea and baked goods. They have since expanded their menu extensively and now serve Hong Kong classic dishes such as macaroni noodle dishes and weekly specials alongside their freshly baked egg tarts.

Their egg tarts (S$1.70) are to-die-for and we dare say that Honolulu Cafe dishes out one of the best renditions in Hong Kong.

#01-33 F/G, 176 Orchard Road
The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6734 6609
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TAI CHEONG BAKERY

As if the Holland Village area isn’t already a food haven, Tai Cheong Bakery has opened the brand’s first ever sit-in concept there in 2016.

Tai Cheong Bakery has been serving these irresistible delicious egg tarts for more than half a century and they hold a special place in the hearts of Hong Kongers across generations. Fret not if you are looking for more substantial meals for they also serve main courses such as Scrambled Egg Toast and Beef Brisket Curry Rice.

31 Lor Liput
Singapore 277742
Tel: +65 9828 1954
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

TIM HO WAN

Hailing from Hong Kong and perhaps one of the biggest openings here in Singapore is dim sum chain, Tim Ho Wan. With certain outlets open for 24-hours, this is another supper spot to consider should the likes of steamed, baked or fried dim sum peak your fancy.

The Baked Bun with BBQ Pork, Spicy and Sour Dumplings and the hugely underrated Vermicelli Roll with Shrimp are our go-to dishes at Tim Ho Wan and they never disappoint.

68 Orchard Rd, 01-29A/52
Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6251 2000
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

TSUI WAH

Despite opening its doors only in June 2018, Tsui Wah has already been a hit amongst Singaporeans to get affordable and undeniably satisfying Cantonese cuisine.

Similar to what you will find in their Hong Kong outlets, Tsui Wah Singapore offers a variety of their signature dishes including Crispy Bun with Sweet Condensed Milk (S$4), Pork Chop Bun (S$7.50), King Prawns in XO Sauce with Tossed Noodles (S$11) as well as their legendary Swiss Sauce Chicken Wings (S$11).

3A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay #01-03
Singapore 179020
Daily: 11am – 1.30am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

MAK’S NOODLES

Mak’s Noodles has got to be one of the best (if not the best) noodle stores in Hong Kong. Starting out as just a small eatery, Mak’s Noodle expanded to a chain of 6 eateries all over Hong Kong and now, a couple of outlets in Singapore too.

Their dishes are simple, comprising just noodles topped with their signature wontons but do not be fooled by their simplicity for every mouthful will envelop your taste buds with myriads of flavours!

#01-63/64, 176 Orchard Road
The Centrepoint
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 6235 5778
Daily: 11am – 10pm

MUI KEE CONGEE

Mui Kee Congee serves delectable congee that is a league of its own. Using recipes and cooking techniques that have been passed down through three generations, you can count on Mui Kee Congee to deliver silky smooth congee filled with old-school ingenuity.

Be prepared to queue for up to an hour at this real-deal congee stall during lunch hours before laying your hands on a bowl of their delights. During dinner time, they also serve a variety of claypot dishes as perfect accompaniments to your meal.

1 Scotts Road, #01-12
Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Tel: +65 6737 2422
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

KAM’S ROAST

Kam’s Roast has earned itself a one Michelin star for 3 consecutive years and for good reason. If you are there for the first time, opt for their classic char siew and roast pork noodles set (S$11.80) that features perfectly caramelised char siew and crisp roasted pork nestled atop springy egg noodles.

Granted that these dishes do not come cheap, what you get is a solid meal that will leave you satisfied and planning your next visit here.

9 Scotts Road
Singapore 228210
Tel: +65 6836 7788
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Mott 32 is set to open in Singapore during the latter half of 2019.

Making its grand opening at Marina Bay Sands, Mott 32 is an upscale Chinese restaurant from Hong Kong that pays homage to New York’s first Chinese convenience store with its name. The convenience store opened in 1851 on 32 Mott Street during a fundamental time where the Chinese first migrated to New York.

Here’s what you can expect from Mott 32 Singapore.

Expect to wine and dine in absolute style at Mott 32; the restaurant is not only one of Hong Kong’s most awarded restaurants for its cuisine, but it is also highly decorated for its award-winning interior design by Joyce Wang.

Combining Chinese furnishing elements with New York’s classic industrial design along with a Singaporean identity, this garden city inspired restaurant will be the new hot spot in Singapore for modern Cantonese fare.

The kitchen at Marina Bay Sands will be led by the chef from Mott 32’s Hong Kong restaurant while Maximal Concepts’ Executive chef, Lee Man-Sing who previously held two Michelin-stars, will also be in Singapore to supervise the kitchen during its opening.

Photos credit: Mott 32

Eager fans can anticipate a gastronomic experience with new dishes that fuse Singaporean flavours with Cantonese classics. Expect Mott 32’s signature dishes on the menu as well, including Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck, Black Truffle Siu Mai, and Crispy Triple Cooked Wagyu Beef Short Ribs.

Believing in the use of only the finest produce, Mott 32 ethically sources organic and sustainable ingredients in order to present an uncompromising quality of the food they serve. Innovative with their modern cooking techniques yet holding genuine respect for traditional food, we look forward to welcoming Mott 32 to our shores later this year.

Mott 32
Marina Bay Sands
B1-42/43/4, 10 Bayfront Ave
Singapore 018956
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Gram—famous souffle pancakes from Japan—is coming to Singapore.

You’d probably have seen photos and boomerang videos of these fluffy pancakes on Instagram. They jiggle when you shake the plate, they really do. Gram Cafe & Pancakes will be opening in Singapore at VivoCity level 2 in June 2019.

The soufflé pancakes come in a stack of three thick pieces. The cream-coloured goodie is cooked to order and served warm, and freshness is guaranteed. This means you should tuck into it right after taking your photos and boomerang videos.

And yes, they do live up to the hype. It is not just a marketing gimmick as you might see it as. Well, we admit we were sceptical too but hell, were we proven wrong!

In Japan, Gram Cafe & Pancakes serves only 20 soufflé pancakes at these three timings—11am, 3pm & 6pm. It is not clear if Gram Cafe & Pancakes Singapore will have the same approach.

Gram Cafe & Pancakes Singapore
VivoCity
1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

In 2018 alone, there have been multiple instances where we have witnessed Singaporeans’ relentless patience to queue for overseas brands who have made their debuts in Singapore, including famous Korean toast chain Isaac Toast, original cheese tea inventor HEYTEA, and Austrian bakery specialising in devil cheese buns, Guschlbauer.

Keep your eyes peeled and your calendars marked because come late November, famous Hokkaido soft serve shop Naganuma Ice is slated to open in Singapore’s Carlton City Hotel.

Known to be Hokkaido’s most sought-after soft serve brand, the brand specialises in soft serves and gelato and always sees queues of almost an hour long. Distinctively the sole Hokkaido firm certified by the prefecture’s authorities for using raw Hokkaido milk in their ice cream products, their milky goodnesses is quite possibly the best in Naganuma itself.

Photo Credit: choochooho

Founded in 1994, Naganuma Ice prides themselves on using milk that is sourced from ranch cows near Naganuma town before being transported immediately to the brand’s factory for low-temperature pasteurisation, making sure that every cone boasts an intense milky flavour.

Currently, Naganuma Ice has 6 outlets worldwide—3 in Japan and 3 in Taiwan, all of which draws long queues. Diners can expect the very same quality to be produced in Singapore’s outlet as Japan’s outlet as only the same ingredients, such as 100% Hokkaido raw milk, will go into the making of the soft serve.

Photo Credit: yan.sg

Singapore’s outlet will serve 6 soft serve flavours and 12 gelato flavours. Look forward to items such as the signature Rich Milk Soft Serve (S$6)!

Also, be sure to try out to their Singapore-exclusive items, the Black Lover Parfait (S$8.50) which is made of cream, strawberry jam, cookie crumbs, and Asahikawa dark chocolate as well as the Crème Brûlée Rich Milk Soft Serve (S$8), which is Naganuma’s very own twist on the caramelized custard dessert.

Photo Credit: yan.sg

They are slated to open at Carlton City Hotel at Tanjong Pagar on 25th November. Be sure to head down ASAP before the queues get crazily long!

Carlton City Hotel
1 Gopeng Street
Singapore 078862
Tel: +65 6741 9108
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Photo Credit: Go-Ang Chicken Rice Singapore

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

Aqua S—Sydney’s famous soft serve shop—is opening in Singapore. For all the dessert fans out there with an incurable sweet tooth, be prepared to get the sugar rush of your lifetime.

Aqua S’ famous blue-hued soft serve has taken the internet by storm and stunning pictures of this dessert have flooded our Instagram feeds ever since it was founded in 2016.

The mastermind behind these whimsical desserts, Aqua S, will be opening their first outlet in Singapore at Orchard Xchange. Here’s what you can expect besides insanely long queues.

Aqua S is most famous for their pastel blue sea salt-flavoured swirls that are often accompanied with toppings including toasted marshmallows, caramel popcorn, popping candy and of course, their signature dreamy fairy floss.

But that’s not all—Aqua S boasts over 130 rotational different flavours, all of which are pastel-coloured. This includes flavours such as D24 durian, apple cinnamon pie, tiramisu, grapefruit and taro.

Make sure to try their signature sea salt flavour, which was inspired by the famous sea salt ice-cream from Okinawa, Japan. This flavour will be permanent on the menu.

Like their outlet in Sydney, Singapore’s Aqua S will offer ever-changing flavours. Their soft serve flavours will rotate on the 1st and 16th of every month, so you may look forward to something new and exciting every fortnight! Prices start from S$5.70 for a plain cone and an additional S$0.80 for each topping.

Aqua S Singapore
437 Orchard Road, #B1-01
Orchard Xchange
Singapore 238878
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Famous American fast food restaurant chain, Shake Shack is coming to Singapore in 2019! Shake Shack has officially confirmed the news on its Instagram account that it will be opening the first outlet at Jewel Changi Airport which is scheduled to open in end March 2019.

Even if you have not tried it, you would have seen pictures of their juicy burgers all over social media. And now, this New York City institution—known for its simple, yet extremely satisfying burgers, hot dogs and shakes—is expanding to Singapore shores. Isn’t this every burger lover’s wildest dreams come true?!

Since its humble beginnings as a hot dog stand in Madison Square Park, Shake Shack is currently one of the most well-known fast food chains in the world, operating 136 locations internationally.

Shake Shack Singapore will be having the same menu as Shake Shack in US and South Korea. Unlike Shake Shack Dubai which is halal certified, Shake Shack Singapore does not have a halal certification. But we are definitely hoping that they will be halal certified so that our Muslim friends will get to enjoy the burgers and shakes.

Shake Shack Singapore
Jewel Changi Airport
Airport Blvd
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

Read: A&W Singapore is also opening at Jewel Changi Airport in 2019.

It’s only been a few weeks since Isaac Toast announced its plans to open in Singapore but the wait has been agonising. But all’s good now because Isaac Toast will begin operations at Plaza Singapura from tomorrow (15 July 2018) onwards!

This popular Korean toast chain is famous for their breakfast toasts that come in an assortment of flavours which include the likes of ham & cheese, bulgogi and more. Locals and tourists alike love their sandwiches for the over-the-top fillings and crisp bread slices.

We had a sneak peek of their menu before they officially open so carry on reading to find out more!

From their MVP Series, patrons are treated to savoury gourmet sandwiches such as Double Spicy Cutlet, Hot Chicken MVP, Bulgogi MVP, Shrimp MVP and Hot Tteokgalbi MVP.

We came to a consensus that the Double Spicy Cutlet stole the limelight. Comprising a thick chunk of chicken cutlet, barbecue sauce and shredded cabbage for that added crunch, every bite of this decadent sandwich was flavourful.

One of our other favourite at Isaac Toast is their Ham & Cheese, which comes with ham, savoury omelette and cheese in between two slices of toasted bread.

Other flavours you can find include the Steak Ham, Ham Special and Ham & Cheese—simple recipes that will leave your tummy and taste buds satisfied.

Coffee, tea and fruit smoothies make up Isaac Toast’s beverage menu; you can go for an Americano, Cappuccino, Earl Grey Tea or cold drinks such as Strawberry & Banana Smoothie and Iced Tea.

Isaac Toast Singapore
68 Orchard Road
B2-42, Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

The wait is finally over—famous Hong Kong cha chaan teng, Tsui Wah, opens its doors to the public on 15 June 2018, 1pm!

Known for their Swiss Sauce Chicken Wings, King Prawns in XO Sauce with Tossed Noodles and Hong Kong-style milk tea, Tsui Wah Singapore will take over the space of former Attica Club at Clarke Quay which faces the Singapore River.

Fans will be delighted to know that the culinary team has been trained by chefs from Hong Kong to ensure that standards are kept high. So if you are ready to find out what Tsui Wah has to offer, continue reading on.

With its reputation in the Hong Kong food scene, it is little wonder why many Singaporeans (including us) are excited about the opening of this popular Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng in our city.

Tsui Wah’s flagship restaurant at Hong Kong Central is a popular spot for party-goers at Lan Kwai Fong as it opens for 24 hours daily. So we are not surprised to know that Tsui Wah Singapore has chosen Clarke Quay as its first location.

Similar to what you will find in their Hong Kong outlets, Tsui Wah Singapore will be offering their signature dishes including Crispy Bun with Sweet Condensed Milk (S$4), Pork Chop Bun (S$7.50), King Prawns in XO Sauce with Tossed Noodles (S$11), Malaysian Beef Brisket Curry with rice as well as their legendary Swiss Sauce  Chicken Wings (S$11).

Enjoy your food with the iconic Hong Kong-style Milk Tea (S$3.50), of course. However, you might have to wait a little longer for their iconic Bo Luo Buns and Chicken Rice as Tsui Wah will be slowly rolling out the full menu in Singapore.

The King Prawns in XO Sauce with Tossed Noodles (S$11) is fragrant and prawns served are plump and juicy. The noodles are cooked to a great al dente texture which we enjoyed thoroughly.

The Kagoshima-style Pork Cartilage in Fish Soup with Mixian features tender and delicious pork with a generous amount of smooth cartilage. You can also have it dry with instant noodles–the true Hong Kong-style.

Tsui Wah’s Signature Pork Chop Bun is a Hong Kong staple and it comes highly recommended. Simple but oh-so-satisfying!

The Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk is one those with a sweet tooth must not miss out on. The condensed milk adds texture and so much flavour to every bite. Ultra-addictive!

If you are looking for more sweet options, the Savoury French Toast Bites Served With Vanilla Ice Cream is a great way to end a hearty meal at Tsui Wah.

Tsui Wah Singapore’s new operating hours are from 11am to 1.30am daily and there are four new menu items especially for supper which will start from 10.30pm with the last order at 1am.

For quality Cha Chaan Teng fare at really affordable prices, head down to Tsui Wah Singapore to truly have a taste of authentic Hong Kong food.

Tsui Wah Singapore
3A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay #01-03
Singapore 179020
Daily: 11am – 1.30am
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Read: 17 Best Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong you must dine at.

Isaac Toast—popular Korean toast chain—is opening in Singapore at Plaza Singapura level B2 in mid-July 2018.

For those of you who are not familiar with Isaac Toast, it is known for its breakfast toast—savoury toasted sandwiches with fillings that include ham & cheese and bulgogi. There are different variations of toasts, of course.

Every toast is prepared upon order. You pick your preferred fillings, and the slices of bread will be toasted to a right level of crisp before the fresh fillings are piled on.

Photos credit: Isaac Toast Malaysia

Long queues are evident at almost every Isaac Toast outlet in Seoul daily. Despite its origins of being a breakfast item, Isaac Toasts are eaten throughout the day now; the queues do not simply stop once breakfast hours are over. Today, Isaac Toast is arguably one of the most famous all-day street snacks in Seoul.

Issac Toast current has over 700 retail stores in South Korea as well as overseas outlets in Macau, Taiwan and Malaysia. Issac Toast Singapore is brought in by local company Altitude Holdings—which is also behind Yoogane Singapore.

Issac Toast Singapore
Plaza Singapura B2
68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839

Martin Zwerts—popular frites shop from Netherlands—is opening its first ever flagship store outside of Europe in Singapore in the last week of April 2018.

Established in 1948, Martin Zwerts Potato Daddy has been widely recognised for their incredible family signature recipe of frites (fries) and remains as a hotspot for tourists visiting Holland after 70 years.

Frying all the way from Holland to Holland Village, Martin Zwerts presents us the taste of Eindhoven and is set to open its first outlet in Singapore in Holland Village on the 27th of April, the same day as Netherlands King’s Day.

Photo Credit: Martin Zwerts Singapore

Forget about diet, we want our fries. Martin Zwerts Patat Frites (Fries) are thick cut and crispy, served in a piping hot cone, topped with signature Frite and Kerrie Onion sauce.

To cater to the locals’ taste buds, the Singapore outlet will feature toppings like Golden Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, BBQ sauce, Rendang Sauce, alongside favourite Dutch snacks such as Bitterballen, Frikandel and Lumpia.

Now we do not have to be in the Netherlands to get the taste of their award-winning frites, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Martin Zwerts
When: 27th April 2018
Where: No.3 Lor Liput #B1-07 Holland Piazza @ Holland Village

South Korea’s ever-so-popular street food snack stall, Monnani Kwabaeggi, is making its international debut in Singapore! Kkwabaeggi, also known as Korean ugly pretzels, are essentially doughnuts made using glutinous rice flour dough and twisted to give them odd-looking shapes.

They are deep-fried to give it a golden brown and crisp exterior, then after coated with cinnamon powder and sugar. Mildy sweet, fluffy, and spongy, these snacks bear great similarity to churros.

Monnani Kwabaeggi is set to open in Singapore in the last week of April.

Photo Credit: younseo_julia

Monnani Kwabaeggi is highly sought after as an after-school snack for both students and adults in South Korea. For the many of us who have not been to South Korea and are dying to try this snack, you would be glad to hear that Monnani Kwabaeggi will be opening in Singapore’s Central Business District in Hong Leng Building on the 24th of April 2018.

Photo Credit: food_gwangju

This Korean ugly pretzel looks way even more appetizing than it sounds, and we absolutely cannot wait to try it out. The first 200 customers to pay a visit to this stall on the day of its opening will be entitled to a free pretzel so do remember to mark your calendars. These delicious snacks are sure to be your next obsession.

Monnani Kwabaeggi
When: 24th April 2018
Where: 16 Raffles Quay, Hong Leong Building, #B1-48, Singapore 048581

Miyagawa Honten—125-year-old Unagi Speciality Restaurant—is opening its first-ever overseas outlet in Singapore.

With the arrival of so many international brands in Singapore this past couple of months, it has been a challenge to keep track but one, in particular, that has got us stoked out of our minds is the renowed unagi speciality restaurant, Miyagawa Honten.

For those who are unfamiliar, Miyagawa Honten is one of Tokyo’s most well-known unagi restaurants, with a history that spans 125 years. Its first outlet was Tsukiji Miyagawa Honten back in 1894, and it has since grown from strength to strength, now operating 20 outlets in Japan alone!

The restaurant’s very first foray out of Japan and the very first one out of Japan will be known as Ichinoji Miyagawa and we are all ecstatic to get our hands—or rather our tastebuds—on their speciality eel that boasts a unique, thick and somewhat spicy sauce—very different from the usual unagi dishes that we are familiar with.

The 34-seater restaurant located at Riverside View, Robertson Quay will serve unagi in three of its signature styles: hitsumabushi, seiro mushi and donburi.

Hitsumabushi is a traditional Nagoya’s style of cooking freshwater eel that involves slitting the eel open along the belly and grilling it whole without steaming beforehand. This style of preparing freshwater eel can be enjoyed on its own or with dashi, nori, wasabi and green onion.

For those who are wish to experience and savour the natural flavours of grilled unagi at its purest should definitely opt for the donburi option that features clean flavours and neutrally-flavoured accompaniments to really bring out the taste of the fish.

Photos credit: Miyagawa Honten

Ichinoji Miyagawa Singapore has yet to announce its official opening date. Watch this space as we bring you the latest news about its opening in Singapore.

Ichinoji Miyagawa Singapore
01-05 Riverside View
Robertson Quay Singapore 238251
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Wu Pao Chun Bakery—Taiwan’s famous bakery—is opening in Singapore. Established in Kaohsiung in November 2010, Wu Pao Chun Bakery is best known for its award-winning Taiwan longan with red wine bread and Taiwan Litchi Rose Champion Bread.

Breadtalk Group will be entering into a joint venture agreement with Wu Pao Chun to open the bakery in Singapore.

The founder of Wu Pao Chun is a Taiwanese baker who rose to fame after winning the title of Master Baker in the bread category of the 2010 Bakery Masters competition held in Paris.

Wu Pao Chun currently has three outlets in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung and other than the iconic Taiwan longan with red wine bread and Taiwan Litchi Rose Champion Bread, it also offers a range of European Bread, Japanese Bread and Taiwanese Wheat Toast.

Breadtalk Group has yet to announce the official opening date and location of Wu Pao Chun Bakery in Singapore.