There’s no need to fly all the way to Paris for some amazing macarons – you can visit Ladurée at Takashimaya Shopping Centre for the store’s famed dainty delicacies and much more!Even before the official opening this morning at 10am, loyal fans of the French patisserie were already hanging around and eyeing the rows and rows of brightly-coloured macarons. In Takashimaya you’ll find not one outlet but two – with the more prominent, open-concept one situated on the first floor, right by Chanel, and the boutique store on the second floor.

Macarons here are priced at $3.80 per piece and you can either box it or bag it, depending on how many pieces you’re buying (for those wondering, a box of eight macarons is $30.40).

The macaron flavours are pretty much the same as those found in its flagship store on Champs-Élysées in Paris. Don’t expect anything specially created for local taste buds (not right now at least). We loved the ever-popular Salted Caramel, as well as the classic Vanilla. A couple of macarons you might wanna grab fast are Marie Antoinette and Chocolate Yuzu as these are seasonal flavours.

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Everyone seems to know Tim Ho Wan. The famed dim sum restaurant started out as a hole-in-the-wall eatery in Hong Kong and earned its bragging rights after being awarded its first Michelin star in 2009.

It seems like all patrons want a piece of the “Big 4 Heavenly Kings” – especially the iconic Baked Bun with BBQ Pork.

Filled with sweet-salty barbecued pork, the Baked Bun with BBQ Pork ($4.50 for three pieces) is crumbly and fluffy on the outside and moist and warm on the inside. Our verdict of this one “Heavenly King”? You wouldn’t believe how amazing the pastry is, but they could’ve been more generous with the filling. One layer of BBQ pork is more than a little sad.

The remaining three dishes, Vermicelli Roll with Pig’s Liver ($5.50), Steamed Egg Cake ($3.80 for one piece) and Pan Fried Carrot Cake ($4.50 for three pieces) aren't that memorable, with the skin of the Vermicelli Roll being too thick, the Steamed Egg Cake coming off as just average, and the Carrot Cake – a little too oily.

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For some reason, having a meal at a Korean BBQ & Grill restaurant isn’t the most affordable thing out there. You’d expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $50 per pax, even if you’re dining with a big group! That’s why these days many are flocking to Ssikkek (pronounced as shik-kek) – as a buffet-style eatery it’s one of the cheapest places to get your Korean food fix.Lunch is from 11.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday only, at $16 per adult and $8 per child; dinner is from 5.30pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday, as well as public holidays, at $26 per adult and $18 per child – all this is inclusive of GST and free flow of soft drinks. The buffet selection includes various types of meat, from the classics like pork belly to chicken sausages, sides like golden mushrooms and kimchi, cooked food such as spicy rice cakes and even a couple of fresh fruit choices.

We helped ourselves to at least 3 plates of pork belly, so there’s no prize for guessing what we’d recommend. We also loved the golden mushrooms, which were grilled to juicy perfection, as well as the marinated chicken BBQ. Unfortunately, the kimchi – a keystone ingredient – was way too acidic for us.

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Chicken rice without chicken? Many of us would think this is absurd, but not Chef Adrian Ling. With Pidgin Kitchen & Bar, he breaks the boundaries of our minds and merges two different cuisines to come up with original and intriguing creations. These successful kitchen experiments, which were the results of his childhood memories and travels across Southeast Asia, can now be found in his new restaurant’s menu.Take, for example, the Chicken Rice Arancini ($8++), which is inspired from the iconic Singapore dish. But instead of serving it in chicken rice slices like we’re all used to, he prepares it differently by cooking the scarmoza cheese-filled carnaroli rice in chicken fat. Served with sweet garlic chilli jam dip, it brings the essence of chicken rice to a whole new level.

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The renovated outlet of Bread Society at Suntec City looks more inviting than ever. When you take the Esplanade MRT (exit A), it’s the first thing you’ll see once you enter the mall. And boy, does it give a good first impression with its bright and spacious interior, marble-top tables and floorings, rustic chairs, and eye-catching intricate glass lamps. It also has tall glass walls which allow the natural light to enter, making the ambiance look more cheery.

With the recent renovation of Bread Society, the bigger space now features a boulangerie and a 35-seater café. Diners and shoppers can drop by any time and enjoy the new dine-in menu which offers breakfast items, lunch specials, and classic desserts.

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