The Dark Gallery is a popular chocolate-themed cafe from Malaysia that specialises in all things chocolate and good news—they have just opened their first outlet outside of Malaysia at Millenia Walk.

Expect to savour a wide variety of chocolate desserts from artisanal ice creams to pastries to truffles to the best hot chocolate you will ever taste at this chocolate-themed establishment. The sheer decadence from the chocolate goodies makes The Dark Gallery every chocolate lover’s dream and a must-try for all.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the immense variety of chocolate types, feel free to approach the staff. They will be more than happy to educate you on the different types of chocolates

We found it rather helpful as it gave us a better understanding of what we were having, allowing us to better appreciate the subtleties in flavours from chocolate sourced from different parts of the world.

The Ice Cream Waffle (S$14) comes with two ice cream flavours of your choice. We went for two different dark chocolate varietals with cocoa percentages from both extremes—the Madagascar Dark Chocolate (64%) and the Venezuela Dark Chocolate (72%).

Both flavours of ice cream were so incredibly decadent and we liked that they were not overly rich and sweet. The Madagascar Dark Chocolate struck a perfect balance between sweet, bitter and chocolatey, whereas the Venezuela Dark Chocolate was just slightly bitter in comparison. It was the best chocolate ice cream we have ever had.

Most of the hot chocolates at cafes usually taste more like Milo than hot chocolate so we were pleasantly surprised by the hot Signature Chocolate (S$7) here.

It is the epitome of a perfect hot cocoa before bedtime. It was rich and chocolatey with just the right amount of foam, making each sip so comforting.

The Signature Frozen S’mores (S$7.50) has a chocolatey center and it contains 80% dark chocolate ice cream. It had just the right amount of bitterness to it, and the sweetness from the toasted S’mores complemented the entire dessert really well.

Our first visit was truly a delight and coming from avid chocolate lovers, we must admit that The Dark Gallery hit all the right spots. We liked that their desserts were not overly sweet, allowing more emphasis to be placed on the depth of flavour.

The Dark Gallery is conveniently located at Millenia Walk and it makes for a good stopover during afternoon shopping trips or even a spot that chocolate lovers might find interesting to visit.

The Dark Gallery
9 Raffles Boulevard (#01-K5)
Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6255 0368
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

It was yet another day fun-filled day with 20 of our readers who joined us for a Food Journey hosted by Millenia Walk. We had a taste of three restaurants’ signature items and new dishes, and we shared our opinions and input with one another.

When foodies get together, everyone just forgets our worries and pig out together. We ventured into Fika Swedish Café & Bistro, elemen and Tart Blanc for a diversified taste of all that Millenia Walk has to offer.

With so many restaurants and different varieties of food to choose from at Millenia Walk, we trust our readers had a good time there, just like we did! Thank you to all who took time off to spend your Saturday with us; we couldn’t be happier to meet each and every one of you!

As we kicked off this gastronomical journey, we could see everyone happily settled, hungry and awaiting Fika’s delicious food. The clean-cut Swedish-style interior of the restaurant is an extremely comforting one that we’ve always loved, and it’s a great place for a gathering with your muslim friends as Fika is certified halal

We were first served a relatively light salad to start – Långedrag. This salad was a refreshing mix of salad greens, Swedish fresh-water shrimps, a sliced hardboiled egg, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, leek, olives, Swedish roe and crisp rye bread.

As everyone gobbled this down, we were served the next course of Fika’s most well-loved dish – Swedish Meatballs.

What made the meatballs extra special was the tasty cream sauce, together with lingonberry jam. Together, they were James Dean and Audrey Hepburn – the perfect pairing!

While we were finishing up with this course, we were presented with a glistening glory – Steak with Warm Potato Salad. The Black Angus Sirloin had a big dollop of garlic butter on top that melted beautifully all over the meat.

The garlic butter was enough to be the talk of the room. There were big chunks of actual garlic in it and when eaten with the steak and potatoes, it was sheer happiness for us all!

Every table had their eyes glued onto the Kladdkaka (Swedish Brownie) when they were brought out from the kitchen plate after plate. The special Swedish family recipe meant a brownie that is rich without being overly dense.

Everyone looked pretty satisfied by then, but thankfully, most were still hungry for more. Because that means more food; what is a food trail if we only stop at one place, right?

elemen is a new addition to Millenia Walk. Priding themselves as a meat-less restaurant that focuses a lot on the benefits of vegetables and other natural ingredients, we were all lucky to be treated to carefully prepared and amazingly plated vegetarian dishes here.

We started off with the elemen Starter – a trio of green bean paste with cucumber and teriyaki sauce, sesame tofu with sesame dressing and alfalfa sprouts and lastly, cherry tomato soaked in plum sauce that bursts upon bite.

We could all taste the strong Japanese flavours and influences in the starting appetiser and could not wait for our main course to come. It is one of those rare moments in life where we were truly excited about vegetarian food.

We were each served a tasting portion of elemen’s bestselling ‘Main’ – Mushroom Risotto with Black Truffle.

This risotto is not made the conventional way and has a interesting textural variety from the vegetables and rice itself. The truffle flavours were pleasant and really enhanced the dish.

Some readers loved it so much, they had more than one serving! And so did we. Oops! Couldn’t help it, really. You have to try this for yourself to believe it.

We ended off with a dessert and their specialty drink. Our dessert of Chilled Coconut Puree was the best-selling one in the restaurant. True to its hype, the rich coconut puree was complemented with a scoop of peach gum, said to have the same beauty benefits as bird’s nest! Such a treat it was, and once again, most of us had a second helping!

And a cup of specially-concocted Sea Salt Coffee ended our meal at elemen; the sea salt really brought out the nutty flavours of their coffee and we were all pleasantly surprised by how drinkable it was despite its intense caffeine.

By this time, we were almost full, but not before we had our decadent tarts from Tart Blanc, an artisanal dessert cafe that specializes in French-style tarts.

Every tart from Tart Blanc is made with extreme intricacy and all of us were eyeing the tarts, even before we settled down.

We had two of Tart Blanc’s specialty tarts – Blood Orange Matcha Tart and Peach and Salted Egg Yolk Tart. The latter was served to us warm for the optimal taste.

We were so amazed by the use of salted egg yolk and peach in one tart; it was a lethal combination that got us hooked. We really loved everything about it. From the slightly gushing and creamy salted egg yolk center to the butter crust, everyone was happily gobbling these tarts up and they were practically gone within seconds!

The Blood Orange Matcha tart has long been one of the most popular tarts at Tart Blanc and it came as no surprise that it was well-received. All of us enjoyed the tart and acidity of the blood orange center, evened out by the crusty matcha tart base.

It was an unforgettable afternoon of non-stop eating with all our readers and we hoped you had as much fun as we did. We are ever thankful of all the support from you lovely people.

And from now till 31 Oct 2015, you too, can embark on a culinary adventure and create your very own food journey at Millenia Walk with the various deals that the restaurants are offering.  You can find out more details here.

Once again, thank you Millenia Walk for making this event happen! You sure spoilt us silly with so much food.

elemen
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-75A/76 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 0511
Daily: 11.30am – 4pm, 5.30pm – 10pm

Fika Swedish Café & Bistro
#01-20, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 63367234
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm

Tart Blanc
Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-102
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Thu: 10.30am – 9pm
Fri: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.

We have another food outing happening on 19 Sep 2015 that we want you to join us for, and this time, it will be a Food Journey at Millenia Walk!

Explore this food adventure with us and create your very own food journey with Millenia Walk’s exciting range of F&B options at this up and coming food outing on 19 Sep 2015 from 2.30pm to 5pm. As we would like to keep the group initimate and have the time to interact with all who come, we are keeping this to 20 of our readers this time!

This food journey at Millenia Walk is completely free of charge and it is exclusive to readers of Ladyironchef. The journey will take us to Fika, elemen and Tart Blanc, and you will get a first hand experience of the best they have to offer. It will be an afternoon of non-stop eating, we promise.

Fika will be showcasing their signature Swedish Meatballs, Långedrag as well as Steak with Warm Potato Salad and the Swedish Brownie ‘Kladdkaka’. At elemen, we are going meat-free and indulging in Mushroom Risotto, Chilled Coconut Puree and Sea Salt Coffee.

Ending off the day at Tart Blanc, a hidden gem in Millenia Walk that we really love, treat yourselves to their signature Blood Orange Tart and popular Peach & Salted Egg Yolk Tart.

HOW TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN AN INVITE

If you would like to be part of this Millenia Walk food journey and to feast with us, here is how you can participate:

1. Follow Millenia Walk on Instagram, and leave a comment in this post to tell us why you would like to join us for the Food Trail. Please include your Instagram username in the comment.

2. Share this post on your FB timeline.

3. We will be picking 10 readers, and everyone can bring a +1 along for this.

4. Winners will be notified by email on 10 September 2015 12pm.

UPDATED ON 10 SEP: The winners are Ai Lian, Natalie, Xuewen, Danielle Tay, Sarah Lim, Pamela Khoo, Wanting, Eric, Tang Cihui, and Abigail Tay.

Millenia Walk Food Trail
Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039596
Date: 19 September 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 2.30pm – 5pm

How to get to Millenia Walk on 19 September:

By Car / Taxi:
1. From ECP (towards City): Exit Rochor Road (Exit 15) and enter from Temasek Boulevard
2. From MCE (towards ECP): Exit Central Boulevard (Exit 2), turn into Sheares Avenue towards ECP, exit Rochor Road and enter from Temasek Boulevard

By MRT:
Take the circle line and alight at Promenade Station (Exit A or B)

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.

Everyone places emphasis on Mother’s Day, and every child goes to great lengths to express their love for the women of their lives. And while mothers are more than noble, we must not forget the man of the family – Fathers.

With Father’s Day round the corner, should we all also set aside some time to pamper our dads and to remind them of how much we love them? Sure, Dad may not be a fan of shopping, but we would like to think that he just needs to be brought to the right shops and he would be happy as a lark.

With Millenia Walk being the top-of-mind choice for shopping, delectable dining choices and quality home products, why not bring Dad there for a day of pampering? It won’t be just shopping, because the way to a man’s heart is through his tummy, yes? Eat your day away, shop a little, and it will put a smile on Dad’s face.

We went on a hunt and sussed out many great options that fathers will love. Here is how to spend a day at Millenia Walk to pamper Dad this Father’s Day:

BREAKFAST AT PATISSERIE G

Start your day at Millenia Walk with a breakfast at Patisserie G. Apart from their usual delectable desserts, it is marvellous to know that Patisserie G now dishes out hearty savoury dishes too.

The Scrambled Eggs (S$15) is served with a side of freshly baked croissant or toasted brioche soldiers. But what stole our hearts was the Eggs Cocotte (S$16) that is served with toasted brioche soldiers – warm, comforting, and surprisingly very filling!

Purchase any serving of eggs and receive a free 250ml bottle of fresh fruit juice.

Millenia Walk #01-40
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
www.patisserieg.com

AV INTELLIGENCE – AUDIO AND ACCESSORIES HEAVEN

Established in 2010, AV Intelligence recently opened its new outlet at Millenia Walk and the showroom is designed to evoke a sense of home and belonging where you can enjoy the music over a cup of coffee while looking for the right gift. Over here, you can experience a personalized consultation which will provide you with the right AV set up for the ultimate music and movie experience.

We especially like the Yamaha Relit LSX-70 (S$399) – an audio system which doubles up as a light. Just connect your music player via Bluetooth to the LSX-70, loop your favourite tracks, and fill the room with music to indulge in. And, as mentioned, it works as a bed lamp too!
Millenia Walk #02-32/33
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6887 3789
www.av-intelligence.sg

DREAMWEAVE – CHARMING AND INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCTS

Dreamweave’s leather products are handmade in Italy from the finest leather. Dad can pick from a variety of lifestyle products and accessories, such as keychains, iPad case, wallets and notebooks.

Or you can make Dad even more debonair than he already is with some leather bracelets and belts. Oh,and how about a stylish picnic bag for Dad too to complete his dashing get-up?

Millenia Walk #01-34
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6333 1669
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
www.dreamweaveconcepts.com

EYES@WORK FOR THE DISCERNING ONES

If Dad is bespectacled or has a knack for eyewear, then Eyes@Work would be a dream come true for him. Allow dad to indulged in a 5*service experience at Eyes@Work, where his spectacles frames will be selected based not only based on his face shape, but also on his personality, complexion, profession and lifestyle.

Eyes@Work is the main distributor of Alain Mikli and Theo in Singapore. A few star products to recommend are the Octagon 18 ca Sunglasses (S$1,018) from Cutler and Gross, and Limited Edition gold and palladium Mille collection (S$1,698) from Theo.

Millenia Walk #01-38
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6333 9938
Daily: 12pm – 9pm
www.facebook.com/eyesatworksg

LUNCH AT SABOTEN 

After shopping, drop by Saboten for lunch. Nothing a good tonkatsu can’t do! Saboten is a household favourite for its consistency and affordable price point. The menu is well-rounded with meat and seafood options, but the star dish is the Iberico Katsu Gozen (S$28.00). We can never get enough of the beautiful, golden brown beauty.

A comparable option is the Loin Katsu Gozen (S$24.00). All set menus come with imported Japanese Rice, miso soup, chawanmushi, cabbage, pickles and dessert. And if Dad is filling hungry, he might want to know that there are free refills for rice, miso soup and cabbage.

From now till 30 June 2015, Saboten has weekday dinner promotions where you get 50% off on every second set ordered.

Millenia Walk #02-14
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6837 3432
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
www.facebook.com/saboten.sg

GOODGOODS FOR GOOD BAGS

Goodgoods carries a collection of handmade small leather goods and bags, but what keeps regulars coming back again and again is definitely the range of Brady bags. It is, in fact, the sole retailer for Billykirk and the full range of Brady bags in Singapore.

Nothing too outlandish as you can see; just simple, sturdy bags that are meant to last for years and to transcend seasons.

Millenia Walk #01-30
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 9320 0033
www.facebook.com/goodgoodssg

DRESS UP AT MR BULLI & SONS 

Who says men do not need to dress up? Bring Dad to Mr Bulli & Sons and he would probably give you a hundred reasons why he needs to shop! No one can resist the bespoke tailoring services here at Mr Bulli & Sons and their vast collection of fabrics.

Think corporate wear with a hint of fun and a touch of funkiness; that’s what Mr Bulli & Sons offers. But of course, apart from your regular shirts (starting from $150) and suits (starting from $850), you can pick up an accessory or two for Dad – cufflinks and ties, perhaps?

Millenia Walk #01-69
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 9154 5507
Daily: 11am – 8pm
www.facebook.com/MrBulliSons

COFFEE BREAK AT JOE & DOUGH

Local home-grown coffee shop Joe & Dough is a great pit stop in between shopping to enjoy their earnest baked goods and coffee.

If your father has a sweet tooth, we’ve got fabulous news. Joe & Dough has introduced new creations – Peanut Butter Stack (S$6.80), Gula Melaka Pandan Cake (S$5.50), Earl Grey Roll (S$6.20), and Yuzu Surprise (S$6.80) – and they are so crazily delicious. Unlike your usual predictable desserts, these are surprises aplenty and Dad should be really pleased!

Millenia Walk #01-86
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 0938
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 9pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 10am – 9pm
www.joeanddough.com

ORGANIC WELLNESS WITH NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES

Stepping in to Neal’s Yard Remedies is always a pleasant experience. It reminds us of good times at London, and our visit to its Covent Garden store made us fall in love with this organic health and beauty brand.

What makes a great Father’s Day gift is the NYR Men Skincare collection. Scientifically formulated with organic herbs, extracts and oils, this range is specially made to suit men’s skin. The items include Purifying FaceWash, Revitalising Face Scrub, Rejuvenating Moisturiser, Close Shave Cream, Invigorating Body Wash and Cologne.

Millenia Walk #01-75
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 2202
Daily: 11am – 8pm
www.nealsyardremedies.com.sg/

PICK UP A TIMEPIECE AT RED ARMY WATCHES

A retailer that carries a portfolio of non-mainstream watch brands – such as SEVENFRIDAY, Alexander Shorokhoff, Junkers, Vostok Europe, Hirsch, and March LA.B – for collectors, Red Army Watches is where you should buy the present for the most important man in your life from.

Some watches that will make great gifts for the fathers include the classic-looking Zeppelin Flatline Power Reserve (S$960), and the limited edition Fiyta Extreme 3D (S$888).

Millenia Walk #01-78
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6341 9007
www.redarmywatches.com

BESPOKE TAILORING AT VAN LAACK

Get your fix of understated corporate fashion here at van Laack. Neat tailoring and clean cuts for that minimalistic office ensemble, Dad might want to walk out with some new shirts for work. Bespoke made-to-measure tailoring & off the rack selection is available here at van Laack.

Millenia Walk #01-28
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 8055
Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
www.vanlaack.com

SCRUMPTIOUS ITALIAN DINNER AT BEL MONDO

End off the day with a scrumptious Italian dinner at Bel Mondo, where the chef has specially created two dishes for Father’s Day 2015. Treat Dad to the Octopus Carpaccio in potato vinaigrette (S$24++) – this is our favourite. We always love a good carpaccio, but they are ubiquitously fish and beef. An octopus variation is a nice change, indeed.

Then, there is the Sautéed Venison Chop (S$58++) that is dressed with sweet potato fries and spinach in red wine sauce and apples. You guessed it – we wolfed this down. To let you in a little, the Italian chef spent half his life cooking meat, and he is certainly very experienced in cooking game meat.

Millenia Walk #01-90/10
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6336 3348
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm

MILLENIA WALK’S IN CELEBRATION OF PAPA LUCKY DIP

From now till 30 June 2015, stand a chance to win in the Millenia Walk Papa Day Lucky Dip, with prizes worth a total of almost $30,000 from Harvey Norman, van Laack, Starbucks Coffee and many more when you spend a minimum of $100* at the mall.

FAMILY FUN WEEKEND (01 – 30 JUNE 2015)

The little ones can get to learn to make personalized keychains and mug coasters with Hama Beads or create a Balloon Sculpture for papa.

For more details on the latest promotions at Millenia Walk, go to www.milleniawalk.com, like them on Facebook and follow on Instagram.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk Singapore.

Maybe you have heard about the vast dining options at Millenia Walk – they’ve got all sorts of cuisines there, from German to Italian and even Swiss. But do you know that it is also a little Nippon there?

Yes, the Japanese dining options at Millenia Walk will actually take you by surprise. From the new brands to the evergreen and to the upcoming, the mall offers a variety of Japanese restaurants for you to take a nosh at, and we promise you will never see Millenia Walk the same way again.

We share with you some of the finer Japanese options that we covet, and why you should also swing by Millenia Walk for a delightful dining experience. And, in the month of April, there is a series of promotions all lined up and ready to excite, too.

Here is our guide to Millenia Walk’s Japanese restaurants.

[ Giveaway ] We are giving away 3 X S$50 Millenia Walk dining vouchers. Leave a comment below, and share this post on your Facebook timeline to win. More details on the giveaway at the end of this post.

MIHARU SAPPORO RAMEN

The first few brands that we fell in love with when the ramen trend hit Singapore was Miharu Sapporo Ramen. It used to sit along Robertson Quay, at Gallery Hotel. When the hotel ceased operations, Miharu fans were left upset and deprived of their favourite Sapporo ramen. However the good news is that NOW, they are exclusively at Millenia Walk and you can enjoy a bowl of Miharu’s goodness!

Rejoice, ramen fans! The outlet at Millenia Walk is slightly bigger and very comfortable, while your favourite ramen with the famous Nishiyama noodles specially imported from Japan, and rich miso broth is still flavourful as always. Our favourite ramen is most definitely the Tokusen Miso Ramen with a special miso blend (S$14.80++).

Celebrate “All Things Japanese Fridays” and enjoy two bowls of ramen at only S$20++, applicable for shoyu and miso ramen.

Millenia Walk #01-06
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6733 8464
Daily: 12.00pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PULLMAN BAKERY

Looking to grab a quick breakfast or some bread to take home after work or just to snack during the day? Pullman Bakery is your answer. We love this Hokkaido bakery for its premium offerings of breads and cakes.

The Hokkaido Curry Bun (S$2.50) is its bestseller, and because the curry paste is air-flown from Hokkaido in limited quantities, these buns are often snapped up by midday. Fastest fingers first, so we’d say: grab it in the morning while it is still warm and steamy on the inside – definitely your perfect breakfast on the go. Also, try the Bacon Egg (S$2.30), Raisin Walnut Milk Stick (S$2) and Premium Toast Type Rich (S$4.30 for half a loaf).

Bring your kids (<12yo) along on Saturdays and they will receive a bag of cookies for free when Daddy and Mommy make a purchase of S$10 and above.

Millenia Walk #01-97
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 3575
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 9.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 9am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

RAKUZEN JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Now, Rakuzen is a hidden gem! This Japanese restaurant at Millenia Walk has an amazing variety in its menu that is pleasantly affordable. We are regulars, and as much as we’d love to keep this place a selfish secret, we know it deserves your attention. Their set lunches in particular are very value for money!

There is this highly popular Maru Bento set that is enough for two to share. It consists of yasai tempura, sashimi, a plate of sushi assortment, chicken stew, grilled unagi, chawanmushi and a side salad and dessert- all these at only S$45++! And if you are game for some maki rolls, the Aburi Beef Roll ($18++) is the absolute crowning glory!

“Kids Eat Free Saturdays” sees that every child (<12yo) gets a free chawanmushi.

Millenia Walk #01-16
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6333 1171
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TEPPEI SYOKUDO

Teppei first rose to fame with its super value-for-money chirashi-don at its nondescript outlet in Tanjong Pagar. Long lines have often formed during lunch hours, but not all are fans of queueing. Let’s do a takeaway instead!

Over at Millenia Walk, Teppei Syokudo is a hassle-free outlet where you can choose to eat in the outlet or takeaway your favourite sashimi rice bowl, and it is simply perfect for days when you need to pack lunch back to the office. Everyone’s favourite Kaisen-don is at S$16 for a serving, and you can top up S$8 for some chopped negitoro (tuna with spring onions). But if you do not want raw fish, sure, there is the Katsu-don (S$15.80) and Saba Miso Bento (S$12.80).

At Teppei, the “All Things Japanese Fridays” promotion features a S$20 Dinner Set – a serving of Kaisen-don with extra sashimi topping, and a drink. Superb value, indeed.

Millenia Walk #01-105
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6238 1945
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

SABOTEN

If you have a taste for tonkatsu – deep fried breaded pork – then you will be happy to know that Saboten is opening at Millenia Walk. Famed for its many choices of tonkatsu sets, Saboten remains a perennial favourite among diners all these years.

Not a fan of pork? No problem. Saboten also offers deep fried breaded prawns, salmon and oysters. There will surely be something to suit your taste buds.

Saboten will be opening at Millenia Walk at the end of April 2015.

Millenia Walk Level 2
9 Raffles Boulevard
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

CHABUTON

Named as “King of Ramen” by TV Champion, TV Tokyo Station, Chef Yasuji Morizumi has been expanding his ramen empire in Japan, America and Thailand. His signature range of ramen include Tonkotsu Ramen, Shio Tonkotsu Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, and Shoyu Zaru Ramen.

Chabuton will be opening at Millenia Walk in end April 2015.

Millenia Walk Level 2
9 Raffles Boulevard
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TOMI SUSHI

Tomi Sushi is an under-the-radar Japanese restaurant that has been around for a while. We love its simplicity, and it is one restaurant that we often turn to when we need some fuss-free Japanese food. While there is nothing too lavish about having a meal at Tomi, you can still expect hearty servings at friendly price tags for a decent Japanese meal.

Tomi Sushi will be opening at Millenia Walk in May.

Millenia Walk Level 2
9 Raffles Boulevard
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

From 1 to 30 April 2015, the first 500 shoppers who spend $300 will receive a $10 Millenia Walk F&B voucher.

During lunch and dinner, you can also enjoy complimentary first hour parking with $30 spent at any of the F&B outlets in Millenia Walk.

MILLENIA WALK GIVEAWAY

1. Millenia Walk is giving away 3 X S$50 dining vouchers.
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us which Japanese restaurant at Millenia Walk you would like to dine at.
3. Like Millenia Walk on Facebook.
5. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
6. The contest runs from 3 to 17 Apr 2015.
6. Winners will be notified by email.

UPDATED on 22 Apr: The three winners are Ken Lee, Wen Qi, and Alison.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk.

We always love a good mall that has varied F&B options, so that whenever we are in the mood for, there is something we can turn to and count on for a satisfying meal. Millenia Walk is one of those. Strategically located in the heart of Singapore, with many hotels and attractions in the vicinity, Millenia Walk is your answer to lunch meetings, coffee breaks and more.

They have a list of understated F&B outlets who are always introducing new goodies and seasonal features to reward your taste buds, and this Christmas, we have a line-up of specials to share. From simple snacks to gastronomical meals to sassy sweets, they are about to entice you with festive treats and promotions.

There are also vouchers to be won and prizes to walk away with, so read on to find out the best of Millenia Walk’s Christmas dining 2014 and the surprises that await you this Christmas!

COMMUNE CAFE & BISTRO NO. 50

More people know Commune for their quirky furniture, but do you know the Millenia Walk’s outlet has an extended sit-down area for cafe-hoppers too? They bake splendid waffles, and it is one so fragrant that we can never get sick of it.

This Christmas, hop by Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50 for a surprise treat – Churros Waffles ($8.00)! Yes, it sounds impossible, but the rendition comes with a generous douse of cinnamon powder and sugar, and a scoop of salted caramel ice-cream. If you do not have a sweet tooth, how about a serving of delicious turkey and cranberry sandwich ($9.00)?

Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50′s Christmas promotions start from 1 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #02-50
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 1038
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

FIKA SWEDISH CAFE & BISTRO

Well-loved for its halal Swedish food, Fika sits at Millenia Walk with a strong following, and this Christmas, they are rewarding their supporters’ taste buds with a palette of festive goodies.

Fika will be launching its Christmas Platter (S$35.90) which comprise slices of roasted turkey, smoked salmon, boiled eggs & Swedish roe, Lingonberry jam, Swedish pickled herring, red beet salad, soft dark rye bread as well as Fika’s much-lauded homemade Swedish meatballs.

Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro’s Christmas promotions start from 13 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-20
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6336 7234
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

JOE & DOUGH

A perennial favourite among executives, Joe & Dough is run by an inspirational local couple that takes their coffee seriously. Conveniently located at business districts, Joe & Dough is well-loved for their brew and sandwiches ($9.50).

For Christmas, enjoy a serving of turkey breast ham and cranberry sandwich ($9.50) with Brie cheese and wild rocket. The contrast of Brie cheese is brilliant, and it truly complements the turkey ham slices. You can have your fruit cake fix here, else they have really adorable gingerbread man cookies ($3.20) too. Nothing too fanciful , nothing too expensive. Just good ol’ festive delights that you can count on when you need to take a break.

Joe & Dough’s Christmas promotions start from 15 Nov 2014.

Millenia Walk #02-31
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 0938
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 7pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 9pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

MADAM SAIGON

For many years now, Madam Saigon is well-loved for their honest Vietnamese food, especially the signature Beef Pho (S$10.90). The chefs are from Vietnam, and their strict training and deep passion for home-style cooking translates to an authentic Vietnamese affair that will not have your wallet take a beating.

Besides the classic Vietnamese dishes, Madam Saigon also has a party tray menu for takeaway and is ideal for your Christmas parties at home. The Madam Saigon Sample (S$59) can serve a party of 10 and it comes with fried spring rolls, prawn summer roll, chicken salad and spice wings.

Madam Saigon’s Christmas promotions start from 14 Nov 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-26
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 3831
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

US Chain Outback Steakhouse brings you value-for-money steak options this Christmas. Choose from Steak & Ribs Combo (S$39.90) and Seasoned & Seared Prime Rib (S$37.90 for 10 oz, S$39.90 for 12 oz) – both featuring generous portions to satisfy your inner carnivore. We really enjoyed the Sirloin and Grilled Shrimp (S$34.90), because it is always hard to pick either meat or seafood, but we get the best of both worlds for this combo!

Every order from the selection of specialty cuts and combos comes along with a complimentary glass of wine. Terms & conditions apply.

Millenia Walk #01-114
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6837 3242
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PATISSERIE G

Think classic French sweets when you step into Patisserie G. The selection is very inviting, and we do not remember anything that would disappoint. The pastry chefs are a bunch of exuberant and passionate people, and they are always creating miracles to give you the sweetest pleasure.

This Christmas, drop by for a selection of festive goodies or pack them as gifts. Mojito and yuzu raspberry marshmallows($8.00 / 80g), chocolate and cranberry nougat($15.00/ 120g), alcohol-infused fruit cake ($42.00/loaf) , green tea cranberry cookies($15.00), and our favourite bacon and cheese shortbread ($15.00) . We promise you the shortbread will be life-changing. Free deliveries available for order above $180. Terms & conditions apply.

Patisserie G’s Christmas promotions start from 1 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-40
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri 8am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PAULANER BRÄUHAUS

Along with its world-famous Paulaner beers brewed on site according to the German purity law of 1516, Paulaner Brähaus also offers an array of Bavarian dishes – pork knuckles, sausages, selection of German cold cuts, Beef Goulash…

For Christmas 2014, this popular German microbrewery & restaurant is presenting a celebratory Bavarian Christmas set menu (S$55) that comes with a glass of sparking rose. Start off your Christmas feast with a Bavarian Soup, choose from mains which include Roast Turkey Breast or Traditional Bavarian style Roast Lamb Leg, and end off the meal with a Puff Pastry Cherry Tart.

Paulaner Bräuhaus’s Christmas Promotions start from 5 to 26 Dec 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-01
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6883 2572
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TART BLANC

It is no secret that we love our tarts, even more so when they come in creative combinations and compositions. We seek solace in Tart Blanc’s offerings, because the pastry chef always knows the way to our hearts.

Festive creations include a chocolate pear walnut tart with a poached pear middle and walnut praline glaze($7.50) , fruit cake tart with brown butter cheese($7.50), and a beautiful cake mousse with lemon glaze. But we know all of you are such Instagram addicts, so we’d tell you to go for the extremely cute snowman cream puff with chestnut earl grey($7.50). Tart Blanc’s Christmas promotions start from 24 Nov 2014.

Millenia Walk #01-102
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

WINE UNIVERSE

For non-conventional cuisine, celebrate Christmas with some Swiss food. Wine Universe sits prominently at the west entrance of Millenia Walk, and the owners and their guests love the breezy space for its cosy and friendly ambiance.

We’d tell you that they serve awesome Rosti (S$20) with smoked salmon. But if you are more adventurous, go for the Beef Tartar (S$35) and Gambas Risotto al Safrono (S$29)

Millenia Walk #01-107
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 0717
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 12midnight
Sat: 5pm – 12midnight
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

MILLENIA WALK CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONS 2014

From 15 November to 25 December, spend S$250 and receive a box of macarons (worth S$15) from Patisserie G. With S$500 spent, get a Black and White Forest Christmas Cake (S$56) from Conrad Centennial Singapore, made specially for Millenia Walk customers. Also, stand a chance to win S$4,000 worth of travel vouchers and other prizes with every S$50 spent at Millenia Walk. Terms & conditions apply.

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the festive season with your little ones at Millenia Walk. On 22, 23, 29 & 30 Nov 2014 (1pm to 4pm), sign up for hourly sessions of DIY Gingerbread House, Christmas Tree Ornaments & Balloon Sculpting with every $150 spent.

For more details on the latest promotions at Millenia Walk, go to www.milleniawalk.com, and like them on Instagram.

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Outback Steakhouse, the largest steakhouse chain in the world, is a household name and its flagship store at Millenia Walk has been in Singapore since 2000. Known to serve reasonably-priced steaks and mains in a casual ambience with friendly service, Outback Steakhouse never goes out of fashion, and we really love its menu; it is much more comprehensive than we thought, and even if you are not a fan of steaks, you will be spoilt for choice with its array of mains. They have a fantastic range of cocktails as well! Martinis and Ribeye; how wonderful life is.

We swung by its newest outlet at orchardgateway, and sampled many signature dishes. Here are 10 things we love about Outback Steakhouse at orchardgateway.

SIRLOIN, RIBEYE, PRIME RIBS, NEW YORK STRIP… OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE IS A HEAVEN FOR STEAK LOVERS

Let’s just go straight to the point: steaks take center stage at Outback Steakhouse. From the well-marbled Ribeye (S$37.90/10oz) to slow-roasted Seasoned and Seared Prime Rib (S$37.90/10oz, S$39.90/12oz), and the much-loved Outback Special (S$27.90/6oz, S$31.90/10oz) – nothing disappointed and you would only wish you had more tummies to eat them all.

SPECIALITY CUTS AND COMBOS SECTION PROVIDES THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Having difficulty trying to decide on whether to have the steak or other savoury main courses such as the baby back ribs or Alice spring chicken? Why not have both? Under the Speciality Cuts & Combo section, you can have your favourite steak alongside one of Outback Steakhouse’s classic dishes.

The Steak & Ribs Combo (S$39.90) is perfect for gluttons like us. A 6oz signature sirloin with half a rack of baby back ribs and fries; life would be complete. We also enjoyed the Toowoomba Topped Sirloin (S$36.90) – a lovely seared sirloin with sautéed shrimp and button mushrooms tossed in a tomato and Parmesan creme sauce.

AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF NINE SIDE DISHES TO GO ALONG WITH THE STEAKS

All steak orders come with two sides, which you can choose from a list of nine that includes Corn on the Cob, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Aussie Fries, Rice Pilaf, Sweet Potato Fries, and the new Sweet Baked Potato with honey butter and cinnamon sugar. Yes, we know. Decision-making is not easy.

… AND EVER MORE APPETISERS TO CHOOSE FROM

Crispy Calamari (S$13.90), Crab Cakes (S$15.90), Spinach Artichoke Dip (S$13.90), Kookaburra Wings (S$9.90/half, S$14.90/full)… The appetisers selection at Outback Steakhouse is pretty damn amazing and nothing is crazily expensive.

One thing that you must not miss is the Typhoon Bloom (S$14.90) – a super tall stack of hand-cut onion strings fried till golden brown and served with Outback Steakhouse’s signature spicy bloom sauce. And the Spinach Artichoke Dip used to be on the Limited Time Offer menu only, but due to overwhelming response, it is now a mainstay!

Just remember to pace yourself and save room for desserts.

FANTASTIC LOCATION AT ORCHARDGATEWAY

One of the things that we like about Outback Steakhouse’s new outlet is the location. Not only is the restaurant centrally located in town, the space on the fourth floor of orchardgateway also comes with a good view overlooking the main Orchard Road.

The restaurant is brightly lit and airy in the day; it is a comfortable place where you can slow down your pace and enjoy a steak feast with your loved ones.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE IS MORE THAN JUST STEAKS

While Outback Steakhouse specialises in steaks, it also dishes out an array of main courses and seafood. Favourites include Alice Springs Chicken (S$25.90), BBQ Chicken (S$19.90/half), Grilled Pork Chops (S$24.90), Grilled Salmon (S$26.90), and Seafood Pasta (S$22.90). Even if you do not feel like having steak, there is always something new to try at Outback Steakhouse.

Our pick has got to be the Tilapia with Pure Lump Crab Meat (S$27.90). Fresh white fish accompanied with crab stuffing, and topped with a copious amount of sweet crab meat, complete with lemon butter Chablis sauce – seafood lovers, you know what to do now.

FINGERS LICKING GOOD BABY BACK RIBS

Outback Steakhouse’s Baby Back Ribs is a dish that will have us coming back again and again. Accompanied with fries, and drizzled with homemade BBQ sauce, the fork-tender Back Back Ribs (S$19.90/half, S$32.90/full) was sensational – we would gladly wolf down a whole rack on our own!

A LINEUP OF COCKTAILS MADE USING FRESH FRUITS AND JUICES

Beyond the range of steaks and savoury main courses, Outback Steakhouse also emphasises on serving good cocktails that are made at the bar using fresh fruits and juices.

There are too many choices on the cocktail menu, but we recommend Strawberry Basil Lemonade (S$13.90) – a refreshing blend of fresh strawberries and basil with house-made lemonade and Absolut® Citron Vodka; Watermelon Margarita (S$14.90) which combines fresh watermelon chunks, Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, citrus juices; and Apple Mojito (S$12.90), a cheerful concoction of Bacardi silver rum, diced red apples, limes and mint.

KID’S MENU FOR THE LITTLE ONES

The little ones get to enjoy good food, too! The kid’s menu at Outback Steakhouse features choices like Kid’s Fish & Chips (S$9.90), Kid’s Burger (S$12.90), Kid’s Chicken Finger (S$9.90). Each selection comes with a free soda.

RICH, SINFUL AND DECADENT DESSERTS

Desserts at Outback Steakhouse are a meal on its own. We could not stop gushing about the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under (S$14.90) – a humongous dessert of pecan brownie topped with a huge scoop of ice cream. Drowned in warm chocolate sauce, this is one dessert to die for!

The Carrot Cake (S$9.90) also caught us by surprise. The light, cloud-like vanilla cream cheese icing that rested on the extremely moist carrot cake with pecan and coconut did not disappoint, not one bit. Actually, we might just go back for a serving of this amazing rendition.

On weekdays, Outback Steakhouse is offering value-for-money set lunches (Mon to Fri 11.30am – 5pm) starting from S$12.90 to S$22.90. Options include Black Pepper Steak, Grilled Fish Marsala, and Outback Special Sirloin. All lunch entrées are served with soup of the day and a glass of soda.

For more details, go to outback-sea.com and like Outback Steakhouse on Facebook and @Instagram.

Outback Steakhouse
#04-01 orchardgateway
277 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6702 6842
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

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One of the things that we did not know about Millenia Walk, until we went on a food tour around the mall recently, is that there are so many good dessert hideouts that will make you go weak in the knees.

Among all the unique food places that we have tried at Millenia Walk, the two joints that stood out were Patisserie G and Tart Blanc. The former is a locally-founded patisserie that offers an amazing array of French cakes, pastries and desserts; the latter is an absolute gem that specialises in tart-based desserts. We are head over heels in love with Tart Blanc’s raspberry praline tart!

And to our Muslim friends, when you dine at Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro, be sure to save room for their red velvet cake and cheesecake. Rainbow cake lovers have to try MEDZS’ rendition, which is soft, moist, and pretty. And how can we say no to the freshly baked waffles from Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50?

Other desserts that are worth trying at Millenia Walk are the chocolate lava cakes from 3 Inch Sin; lemongrass & ginger ice cream from Ruby, Thai Inspired Cuisine; and the panna cotta from Bel Mondo.

By the way, do you know that Millenia Walk currently has an ongoing Nosh on the Finer Side promotion (till 3 August 2014) with different treats every day? For more details of the promotions, go to www.milleniawalk.com and like them on Instagram.

This post is brought to you by Millenia Walk Singapore.

Whether you are working in the area, meeting your friends for coffee in the afternoon, or having dinner and drinks with your family, there is something to look forward to every day this July at Millenia Walk. From now till 3 August 2014, Nosh on the Finer Side at Millenia Walk and enjoy different treats every day.

Mondays are Deli-cious days where you can have a casual lunch of sandwiches and salads. On Tuesdays, go for Happy Hour after work with your colleagues and have some beers and wines; now drink your fill, your wallet can take it. Wednesdays call for a Mid-week Perk Me Up, so this is every reason to get your caffeine boost. And on Thursdays, treat yourself to desserts, cakes and pastries from the cafes and patisseries at Millenia Walk. Bring on the sugar, we’d say! TGIF? Grab your pals and meet up for some Surf and Turf because there is no better way to end the work week than pigging out on seafood and meat! Weekends are meant for brunch and afternoon tea, so slow down and enjoy a quiet afternoon at Millenia Walk to recharge yours souls over comfort brunch food and good teas.

That’s not all. Receive a S$10 Millenia Walk F&B voucher with a minimum spend of S$300 (limited to the first 500 shoppers only). To find out more details on the latest promotions at Millenia Walk, go to their website www.milleniawalk.com and like them on Instagram. For more recommendations, read our guide on where to eat at Millenia Walk.

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You know your tummies will be in good hands when you drive in to Millenia Walk. A popular spot among executives around the area, Millenia Walk is one of those underrated malls with a surprising array of F&B tenants that is bound to satisfy and please, and there is always something to feed those cravings – whatever you are feeling.

A recent trip to the mall had us discovering so many new finds, and we fell in love with the sophisticated mall that is right smack in the heart of Singapore. The month of July is even lovelier for Millenia Walk is rewarding all its fans with fantastic promotions that no one can say no to.

The restaurants and cafes at Millenia Walk have put together many specials to entice every taste bud. Every day has a different theme, and the Nosh on the Finer Side promotion will run from 7th Jul 2014 to 3rd Aug 2014. Here’s how the schedule runs:

Mondays are Deli-cious days, and Tuesdays are to celebrate Happy Hour. Wednesdays call for a Mid-week Perk Me Up, and Thursdays are to indulge in Sweet Treats. Fridays are the end of the work week, so let’s do some Surf & Turf! And to reward yourself on a Saturday, let’s go for some Weekend Indulgence.

This is your chance to explore Millenia Walk and all its hidden gems if you don’t already know of them. Here is a guide to Millenia Walk’s unique food places, and oh, we’d suggest hiding that weighing scale for now.

BEL MONDO

A cosy Italian restaurant with hearty Italian fare and a good beer is all we need sometimes to make our days better. Mark Bel Mondo down, and head down on Tuesdays to enjoy some homemade pizzas, together with an all day 1-for-1 on selected beers and wines.

Hands up, Panna Cotta fans! Bel Mondo wants to excite your taste buds with their rendition. Thursdays will be made better with their 1-for-1 Panna Cotta, originally worth S$10++ each.

Millenia Walk #01-90/10
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6336 3348
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

BING BIAN

How about some shaved ice to cool ourselves down in this crazy hot weather? Celebrate Saturdays over these colourful bowls of happiness that are inspired by the highly popular Taiwanese shaved ice dessert.

With a minimum spend of S$20 in a single receipt on weekends, enjoy a free ice set and dig in to a bowl of finely shaved flavoured ice complete with a copious amount of toppings of your choice. Alternatively, you can enjoy a free ice set with every 3 ice sets purchased on Thursdays.

Millenia Walk #01-105
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 1391
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun & PH: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

COMMUNE CAFE & BISTRO NO. 50

Commune Cafe & Bistro No. 50 is a hidden gem in Millenia Walk. We love it because it offers really good brews, and even more because it is a perfect spot to chill-out with friends over jazz and blues.

On Monday, Commune Cafe has a sandwich and latte set for S$11, while you can enjoy 20% off waffles and cakes with any coffee/tea purchased when you are there on Thursday.

Millenia Walk #02-50
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 1038
Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

FIKA SWEDISH CAFE & BISTRO

Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro has been around for a while and they have built up a strong following for its Swedish halal food. If you are not a fan yet, maybe it is time to head down for a meal and to enjoy some little perks for the month of July.

Get a mid-week caffeine boost at Fika – purchase 2 cups of coffee and the third one is on the house. On Sweet Treats Thursdays, enjoy a complimentary Swedish brownie with every dessert purchased from 11am to 6pm.

Millenia Walk #01-20
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6336 7234
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

PATISSERIE G

From choux puffs glazed with caramel to lemon cheesecake and macarons, Patisserie G has top quality sweets, and is one of our favourite dessert places in Singapore.

It has recently introduced a range of sandwiches (S$9.50 – S$12) and they make the perfect quick and casual meal. On Mondays, get freshly brewed coffee/tea (S$4.50) on the house with every order of gourmet sandwich. If you are at Millenia Walk on a Thursday, Patisserie G is also offering free freshly brewed coffee/tea (S$4.50) when you spend S$10 on cakes/pastries in a single receipt.

Millenia Walk #01-40
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6338 7578
Mon to Thu: 8am – 9pm
Fri 8am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

RUBY, THAI INSPIRED CUISINE

Fans of Thai food should definitely check out Ruby, Thai Inspired Cuisine at Millenia Walk where the chefs whip out a Thai feast of Phad Thai, Tom Yum and Thai curries. On Thursday, end off your meal with 1-for-1 Lemongrass & Ginger Ice Cream (S$3).

If you love Thai Ice Milk Tea and Coffee as much as we do, it is a good time to drop by Ruby, Thai Inspired Cuisine on Wednesday – they have a 1-for-1 promotion for Thai Ice Milk Tea and Coffee (S$4.50 each).

Millenia Walk #01-06/07/08
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6337 7829
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 12.30pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

TART BLANC

We are a huge fan of tarts, so we were thrilled to discover Tart Blanc at Millenia Walk. Well, it is going to be a secret no more, but this cute little patisserie cafe that specialises in tarts deserves a huge shout-out. Best sellers include Banana Chocolate Silk Tart (S$7) and Blood Orange Matcha Tart (S$7.50), but we’d suggest making a trip back every week to try something new.

On Thursdays, Tart Blanc participates in the Sweet Treats promotion with a buy-1-tart-and-get-the-second-tart-at-50% promotion. Let’s all do a tarts party!

Millenia Walk #01-102
9 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6238 6893
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

3 INCH SIN

When it comes to chocolate lava cake, 3 Inch Sin has never failed us with its consistently good and freshly-baked warm chocolate cakes which come in flavours like orange, coffee and mint.

On Thursday, give yourself a treat and indulge in 3 Inch Sin’s molten cakes. Enjoy a complimentary 8oz long black or flat white when you order a molten cake with ice cream. Good coffee and decadent molten lava cake – we cannot think of a better way to spend the afternoon.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-103 Millenia Walk
Singapore  039596
Tel: +65 6333 4562
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall/Promenade

For more details on the latest promotions at Millenia Walk www.milleniawalk.com, go to their website and like them on Instagram.

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Speak about Arteastiq, and its tea lounge at Mandarin Gallery instantly comes to mind. Recently, the good people behind this one-of-its-kind art jamming cum studio café have gone traditional with its new restaurant Arteastiq Tea Bone China at Millenia Walk.

The décor was effortlessly classy, bringing a sense of nostalgia without the tackiness. We were especially fascinated by the birdcages that dangled from the ceiling, an attempt to recreate the experiences of olden-day Chinese merchants who’d bird-watch while sipping pots of tea.

The hotpot menu is limited, with a choice of 3 soup bases – Bak Kut Teh ($5.50), Pork Bone ($6.50) or Ginseng Chicken ($8.80), and a selection of ingredients such as Sliced Salmon ($14.80), Kampong Chicken ($11.80) and Vegetables ($6.80).

We went for the pork bone soup, which was comforting and flavourful, if just a tad heavy-handed on the salt. The Sliced Beef ($12.80) which a at first glance looked fresh and promising, turned out to be sinewy and lacking in flavour. Vegetables are, well, vegetables. But they made for a feel-good meal together with a bowl of brown rice ($2), which was cooked with a mish-mash of vegetables and beans.

Apart from the hotpots, Arteastiq dishes up a variety of communal dishes, from the ubiquitous pan-fried Silver Cod Fish ($16.80) to the intriguing Crispy Tofu with Chicken and Avocado Cream ($12.80).

We enjoyed the Siew Mai ($4.80) from the dim sum menu, but found the signature Xiao Long Baos ($6.80) unremarkable. If there is one dish we’d return to Tea Bone China for, it is the Wanton with hot chilli sauce ($5.80). Sitting in a pool of sourish, slightly spicy Chinese vinegar were 6 plump, juicy prawn and pork dumplings encased in a silky wanton skin. These were remarkably satisfying.

Arteastiq’s attempt to recreate the hotpot experience fine-dining style is commendable, but would probably not please traditionalists looking for a hearty hotpot meal since portions are small. While the experience is worth a visit, the food is not. With so many other dining options at Millenia Walk, we doubt we will be hurrying back any time soon.

Arteastiq Tea Bone China
9 Raffles Boulevard
#02-19/20 Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6333 5117
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm

Words and photographs by Sarah Lim

There are many Japanese restaurants in town, but to find one that has good Japanese food at reasonable prices? That’s no mean feat. So imagine my happiness when I chanced upon Rakuzen Japanese Restaurant at Millenia Walk.

The restaurant has a comprehensive menu, with many choices in the sushi, sashimi, fried, and grilled section. Most of the items are priced below $20. For instance, you can get a yakiniku set (with rice and miso soup) for $16, and there is the option of adding sashimi to the set at $23. The prices here are almost comparable to everyone’s favourite Sushi Tei, and the best part is you don’t have to queue for a table.

Rakuzen offers a fanciful range of sashimi – from a nice platter of eight kinds of sashimi ($80) for 3-5 persons; to a chef’s special sashimi set ($40/pax) – but we opted for a simple salmon sashimi ($13 for 7 pcs).

The cranky salmon roll ($9) and California roll ($9) arrived shortly after. Both rolls were simple – the former, salmon in spicy mayonnaise roll topped with flakes and flying fish; and the latter, an avocado roll with omelette, and crabstick – nothing crazy in terms of flavour, but just done well enough to hit the spot.

Next, we had the sukiyaki-style beef set ($18), which was hearty and soulful.

If you like unagi, you should also try Razuken’s roasted eel set ($18).

All in all, the food at Rakuzen is of a good standard, and coupled with the fact that it is wallet-friendly, I would certainly go back when I want Japanese food.

Rakuzen Japanese Restaurant
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-14/19 Millenia Walk
Tel: +65 6333 1171
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 11.30am – 10pm

300 Tampines Avenue 5
#01-01 NTUC Income Building
Tel: +65 6786 8484
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 5pm – 10pm

For more recommendations, read my list of best Japanese restaurants in Singapore

I, Willy Wonky, have decided to allow three children, to visit my Research facility this year. These lucky three will be allowed to see all the secrets and the magic of my facility. Then at the end of the tour, as a special present, one of them will be given enough chocolates and sweets to last him/her for the rest of the life! So watch out for the Choc Tickets!

The Chocolate room. An important room, this! This is the heart of the whole research facility. And so beautiful yes! Below the melting chocolate wall, are bars and bars of chocolate, 100 different flavours! There, it’s all chocolate!

The inventing room. All the most secret new inventions are cooking and simmering in here. The connoisseur, exotic, double fruit series are some of the ones which will make your saliva-gland start working. Not to mention there’s the classic, nut, coffee and tea series.

Only Brad Brat left. The winner, with enough chocolate & sweets to last him for the lifetime! The dark chocolate 70% from Saint domingue in the spotlight.

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Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) is a chocolate boutique, which comprises of a retail store and a cafe. The interesting layout of the shop, the unique packaging of the chocolate bars, the intriguing combination of flavours available, meant that you need to grab a bar here! The chocolate are priced at $8, 10, & 12 for different flavours. I brought one bar, guess the flavour!

This post is inspired base on the story, Charlie & the chocolate factory by Roald Dahl. I have made some changes to parts of it, no intention of misusing the author’s right.

Chocolate Research Facility
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-30 Millenia Walk
Tel: 6338 5191
Website here