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Zhang Ji Yun Jiao Holland Village Dumplings

There are 3 guarantees in Chinese culture: parental pressure, taxes, and a love for dumplings.

Brotzeit VivoCity Pork Knuckles

Pork Knuckle

Brotzeit VivoCity needs no introduction. Brotzeit introduced German weissbiers into the country quite a while back.

Seafood Paradise at Vivocity 2 Gems

Chinese

Ode to Paradise Group’s seafood flagship, Seafood Paradise at Vivocity. We tested only two dishes, the humble lala beehoon and fried carrot cake.

LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles Takashimaya is Good

Bak Chor Mee

Hidden in a department store basement food court - get the signature fishball noodles with extra pork lard and chili. Perfect quick lunch spot when shopping in the area.

Il Toro Woodfire Grill Blackmore Steak

Steak

Another new exciting concept has opened at Gemmill Lane after La Vache!, where I checked out Il Toro Woodfire Grill by AC Concepts, touted as a modern Italian woodfire grill with…

Lunch at The Chairmans Lounge

Cantonese

Pleasantly surprised by the Chinese fare at Pan Pacific Orchard.

Nasi Lemak Shop Does It

Nasi Lemak · Petaling Jaya

Finally tried the Nasi Lemak Shop. Didn’t realise it’s a franchise now, much like Burung Hantu. Regardless, there’s no comparison.

Dai Cha Dim Damansara Heights Sang Har Mee

Sang Har Meen

Dai Cha Dim Damansara Heights - heard about this new HK style restaurant and decided to visit their newest Pavilion Damansara Heights branch.

Noble House CNY Dinner

Cantonese

The usual Noble House Chinese New Year shindig. This year, shoutout to the sharks fin and abalone. No words. 8/10.

Cafe Ma Maison Omu Rice

Japanese

Ma Maison, known for their Japanese-Western cuisine, Tonkatsu and pretty Japanese fruit tarts has re-opened its café concept at Mandarin Gallery.

Quan Ji Fried Meehoon

Fried Vermicelli

Feb 2026.

SouthBank One Holland Village Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips

Now open at One Holland Village, South Bank Fish & Chips brings Britain’s favourite comfort food to town — freshly battered fish, crispy golden chips, and all the classic sides…

Fish Mart Sakuraya Fresh Seafood

Japanese

Fish Mart Sakuraya is a Japanese restaurant in the basement of Anchorpoint, the shopping mall opposite IKEA Alexandra.

Colony Buffet Lunch

The Colony at The Ritz Carlton Singapore is an insanely popular spot for high-end buffets and the slots were limited even two months before.

Jie Huan Xi Takashimaya Chicken Malatang

Never been a fan of malatang, but found this gem at Jie Huan Xi Takashimaya food court.

Sushidan Singapore Omakase

Omakase

Singapore’s Japanese food scene has yet another exciting new entrant.

Meal at Wo Wo Dian

Szechuan

This famous Chinese restaurant transcends time. Originating from Mianyang, Szechuan, Wo Wo Dian (窝窝店 百年包子) traces its roots back to 1899 — the Qing Dynasty era. Can you believe it?

Sancheong Charcoal Garden Euljiro BBQ Pork

Korean BBQ

Sancheong Sutbul-Garden Euljiro is the best bbq pork place in the world.

서울양어장 Seoul Fish Farm

Seafood

서울양어장 literally translated means Seoul Fish Farm/Market. The ‘head’ of the octopus is cut off using a pair of scissors right before your eyes.

Pungcheonga Cheongdam Grilled Eels

Seafood

Pungcheonga Cheongdam serves the best grilled eels in the world, possibly. The name refers to a village/province famous for eels.

FOC Restaurant Dinner

Spanish

Having been awarded a Michelin Star for his restaurant Can Jubany in Spain, Nandu Jubany is en route to international expansion with FOC in Singapore.

Yeni Lokanta Lamb

Lamb Shank

Known for its relaxed ambience, great service and veteran wood-fired oven, Yeni Lokanta is a Beyoğlu stalwart.

Sedef Lamb Soup

Lamb Dishes

The hittites and early settlers used clay for everything - wine and cooking. Cooking chicken and other meats in claypot retains its flavour and seals in the natural flavours.

Dinner at Yildizlar Restaurant

Turkish

It had to be done - albeit a soft tourist trap - the seafood restaurants along the Bosphorus are (still) a must.