• K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet
    Modern Korean BBQ joint perched on Orchard Central

    Managed entirely by a Korean team, this new Korean BBQ buffet joint lets you grill to your fill on wide flat pans, the experienced accompanied by screenings of Korean concerts and a heightened view of Orchard. The spread includes 10 types of meats including marinated meats like beef short rib, pork collar, and spicy chicken. For carb warriors, Japchae and Korean rice cakes await you by the cooked food section, where you'll also find spicy pork bulgogi.

    The low price point is a plus here, starting from $14.90+ for weekday lunches and we hear a $12.90+ late night buffet is in the works to run from 8.30pm till midnight.

    Text and Image by Peh Yi Wen


  • De'Pop Culture
    Dessert Pop Art Café in Bugis

    Take a visual break away from minimalist cafes and hit up this vibrant-looking establishment on North Bridge Road. De' Pop Culture at Jalan Kledek is angling for the position of newest best-dressed themed café in town and you definitely see the effort. Heck, even the air conditioner got a pinkish-purple hue makeover.

    The café comes across as a labour of love for the dating couple / owners. The homemade batter that features in the different desserts is testament to their love for baking. And for those who are hungry, a full all-day breakfast menu awaits - including signature dishes such as the De' Pop Breakfast Platter, and the quirkily-named Crab and the Dog.

    Order this: Italian Sodas - Trust us. In the sweltering heat of Singapore, this refreshing beverage might very well taste like the elixir of life. It helps that the brilliant colours make for absolutely vivacious photos. Available in Kiwi, Passion Fruit, Red or Blue Raspberry.

    Text by Bernard Tan, Images by De'Pop Culture


  • Ben's Cookies
    London's famed cookie chain opens in Wisma

    Well known for "baking with chunks and not chips", the cookie chain founded way back in 1984 in Oxford, England has made its way to Singapore 20 years later, putting local fans out of their misery. The huge palm-sized cookies are characteristically soft and doughy - not hard and crunchy - with gooey centres come in standout flavours like Dark Chocolate Chunk, Milk Chocolate Orange, Cranberry and White Chocolate and Triple Chocolate.

    Each cookie retails at $2.95 each, which stands a little pricey so we recommend sharing the love with your friends and opting for a box of 5 at $14.75 that gets you 2 free cookies.

    Text by Peh Yi Wen, Images by Ben's Cookies Facebook Page


  • FIX
    Poolside Café at HomeTeam NS-JOM in Balestier

    The folks of GRUB brings to you their new café located nowhere in hipster town but the poolside of HomeTeamNS-JOM Clubhouse  in Balestier. Fixated on the idea of original handmade goods, the menu boasts a unique range of Asian-inspired naanwiches, made a la minute and served with a side of tortilla chips drenched in hot cheese and salsa.

    At $10 each, flavours include Beef & Kimchi and Chicken Tikka. Other notable bites not to miss - Mini Donuts with Liu Sha dip ($6), served in a box of six, as well as a velvety twice-baked Sourcream Cheesecake ($7).

    Text by Peh Yi Wen, Images by FIX Café Facebook Page


  • Shi Li Fang
    Taiwanese Personal Hot Pot

    The newest Chinese steamboat in town is breaking new ground - and a whole lot of steamboat traditions along with it. A steamboat lunch at Shi Li Fang is a glorious private affair perched classily on your bar top seat with your very own hotpot. Choose from 6 different soup bases (single or yuan yang), over 40 a la carte ingredient choices to go with 30 odd dipping sauces. The Special Chilli Sauce was expressly created for the Singaporean palate, all sweet, spicy and sour at the same time.

    Unsure about how long to keep that dollop of pork in the boil? Get your stopwatches out and refer to the shabu time table in front of you for suggested recommendations.

    Order this    : Go for the Set Meal. It comes with a platter of your choice of protein (chicken, pork, beef), a mixed combi platter of greens, your choice of noodle and a free drink. When it only sets you back about $12-13, it doesn't get any more value-for-money than that; Handmade Noodles - stretch your own handmade noodles along a simple 4-step video made for the noobs (us). They make it look easy, you'll make it look fun!

    Text and Images by Bernard Tan

  • Legendary Hong Kong
    Authentic cha chaan teng experience in Jurong Point

    A new 230-seater cha chaan teng in Jurong Point’s new Mongkok Street - lined with neon signboards blinking for your attention - gets you a close enough the real deal in Hong Kong - slightly cramped, hard and boxy booth seats, mosaic-tiled floors and the occasional overhead Cantonese slurs from the manager to his staff. You'll be spoilt for choice with a lineup consisting more than 300 dishes of dim sum, congee, traditional Hong Kong noodles, rice rolls, barbecued meats and home town specials such as Braised London Duck. They don't carry any desserts yet but you can easily complete the experience with Hong Kong desserts from Hee Kee located on the same level.

    Order this: Rice with Barbecued meats (Twin Combo) ($8.80) - Pick either two of Roasted Duck, Crispy Pork Belly, BBQ Pork or Chicken; HK Style Milk Tea ($2.20 - hot, $2.80 - iced)

    Text and Images by Peh Yi Wen


  • JBM Coffee & Dining
    French- Italian all-day dining with premium specialty coffees in the CBD

    Trained barista Evangeline Wong who owns JBM Coffee Asia and a yacht chartering service, adds an all-day dining eatery to her fleet. Despite its location in the CBD, the restaurant stays open daily, serving up anything from light sandwiches and cakes to a selection of French and Italian-inspired dishes whipped up by Chef Chamara - previously from Au Petit Salut and Covelli. And of course, never leave without trying the coffee here. Have the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee®  extracted the way you like it or try a sweet and refreshing Salted Caramel JBM Special Latte ($6).

    Order this: Lil'Froggy ($24) - The dark horse of the menu surprisingly won us over with the meaty frog legs perfectly seasoned; Sassy Cassoulet ($32) - a hearty French-style stew brimming with white beans and a medley of seafood, JBM Espresso Crème Brulee ($8) - Fix both your dessert and caffeine cravings in this.

    Text by Peh Yi Wen, Images by JBM Coffee & Dining.

  • The Klatch
    Cozy coffee hideout in Prinsep Place

    Snagging a cozy space on the second level of a shophouse, The Klatch is your coffee hideout in Prinsep Place stashed with sweets like Apple Crumble and Waffles spruced up with orange zest and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Besides basic coffee selection using beans from local roaster Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee, pots of tea and even cold press juices are available for those digging the juice trend.

    Order this: Cinnamon Roll ($1.50) - Sweet kid-friendly treats slathered with cream cheese to pair with coffees.

    Text and Images by Peh Yi Wen

  • A.T.O.S.
    Asian Tapas on Scotts Road

    The tapas bar trend of traditional Spanish small bites isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's growing with global influences. With that in mind, the award-winning culinary team of Royal Plaza on Scotts has taken it upon themselves to ride on and include Asian and local flavours.

    Don't miss the Aromatic Chicken Rice Balls with Chilli Coriander, which gives a spin to Hainanese Chicken Rice. Also noteworthy are desserts like Durian Fritters with Salted Gula Melaka and the Chendol cocktail that's available alongside other Asian-inspired pours when the clock strikes 6pm.

    Text by Peh Yi Wen, Images by A.T.O.S

  • COMNAM
    Vietnamese rice-centric spinoff  in Raffles City

    Move over Pho, a new Vietnamese concept has broken into our lives - Raffles City, specifically - with a focus on a staple unique to Southern Vietnam: Broken rice. Similar to the texture of couscous, the simple dish comes with a variety of toppings at pocket-friendly prices.

    Expect to pay between $3.90 for Crispy Fried Sweet Potato Rolls to $13.90 for a premium And Crispy Soft-Shell Crab & Crispy Squid with Dill rice bowl. Just like its sibling Nam Nam Noodle Bar, value set lunches at $9.90 are out to steal you during lunch hour. Fight off impending food comas with their freshly brewed Viet coffee - instant perk me ups.

    Text by Peh Yi Wen, Images by COMNAM


  • I'm KIM Korean BBQ
    Value-for-money Korean BBQ in SOTA

    Another new Korean BBQ joint sprouted out earlier this week in the artsy premises of SOTA. And it’s unbelievably cheap. At least for now. With a two-week opening promotion of just $9.90++ for a weekday lunch buffet, there’s no wonder reservations are full till 12 Sep. More information on the buffet promotion here.

    Also in the area: If you’ve still got room for desserts, head up to the recently re-opened Kki Sweets on the second floor or swoon over hundreds of knick knacks over at the Little Drom Store.

    Text by Peh Yi Wen, Images by I’m KIM Korean BBQ Facebook Page