Expect a really long queue, even at the Toa Payoh neighborhood branch. I think the only off peak time is 3-5pm.

I like how they have modified some of the dishes like the BBQ pork bun with crispy skin and the Carrot cake having some Lup Cheong inside. Adds a bite more twist to Singapore's common expected dim sum. Slightly pricier, but good award winning dim sum!

Skip the monthly specials (which taste like my dog's armpit. wait how would I know what tastes like? HMM.) and go for their popular dishes.

Chef Cheung has also indicated the next outlet will have more local infusion dim sums, so do look forward to it!

For mind blowing dim sum photos and review click below:

http://sethlui.com/food-review-tim-ho-wan-singapore-toa-payoh

Managed by former world's number 1 restaurant elBulli? check.
Food made from scratch with fresh ingredients? check.
Stunning view of Marina bay and excellent ambience? check.
Award winning bartender with one-of-a-kind cocktails? check.
Authentic Spanish service hospitality? check.

You MUST TRY the Suckling Pig tapa ($22), and the Spherical Olives ($3/each).

This is going to be quite an expensive meal, ranging $150-$180 a person if you want to be full.

http://sethlui.com/food-review-catalunya-singapore/

Saveur serves quality French cuisine at exceptionally low prices. For example, the Duck Leg confit is only $10.90 (WUUT?!), while their signature Angel's hair pasta with sakura ebi is only $4.90. The duck leg is crispy on the outside and tender inside. Pork Belly is also quite good, paired with runny poached egg but slightly gamey if you don't like the taste of uncooked egg. Portions are not very big, but definitely quite worth the price. The menu is simple and short, with premium dishes as well like the Beef Tenderloin if you want to splurge.

Don't expect a large wine collection as well, as they keep their list very simple.

For full review and more photos, please visit
http://sethlui.com/food-review-saveur/

Nanbantei is possibly the oldest Japanese Yakitori Restaurant in Singapore.

Entering the simple wood furnished outlet, you can see that seats are limited in this small and comfy restaurant. Simplicity is the core of Japanese cuisine. I’m very glad that they accept seat reservations if not I’d probably be eating Tori-Q instead. The ventilation system is also strong, sucking away any of the smoke from the grill; an absolute must for a Yakitori restaurant.

A huge variety of skewer yakitori and sashimi to choose from, Nanbantei excels on the simplicity of it's seasoning and ingredients, depending largely on freshness of the raw base component.

The chefs just whip out whatever the order is, salts and peppers it then slaps it on the grill. That's pretty much the entire cooking process.

Not exactly cheap also for Japanese Yakitori, but it's a treat to see 2 live chefs grilling your food in front of you.


For full review and more photos, please visit
http://sethlui.com/food-review-nanbantei/

Ah, the famous CUT. The prices were really very 'cut' as well. The steaks were overall quite good, but a good 20% more expensive than say Bedrock Bar & grill, which had comparable if not better steak. The starter breads selection were surprisingly what wow-ed me.

Good ambience, good quality USDA cuts, but not exactly worth the price. Service was also average, which shouldn't be the case if I'm paying $100 for my steak.

We had the Sirloin steak and Ribeye, which were tender and juicy.

For full review and more photos, please visit
http://sethlui.com/food-review-cut-wolfgang-puck/