We just got back from a 2-day 1-night short getaway at The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa located on Nirup Island, Batam. Here’s what you need to know if you are planning to make a trip there. Take the direct ferry from Singapore to Nirup Island Travelling straight to Nirup island is now a…
Soft Spot is a soft-serve açai concept that originated in Bangkok, Thailand. The brand offers pure açaí soft-serve and biscoff greek yogurt soft-serve. Since May 2024, Soft Spot has made waves in Thailand with branches across Bangkok. It was the first brand to offer pure açaí in soft-serve form. The flagship store in Thonglor is…
Burma Social unveils a refreshed menu that reimagines its well-loved signatures while introducing bold new flavours. It is one of the more unique dining spots in Singapore that offers modern Burmese dishes. Previously, their menu is rooted in traditional Burmese recipes and enriched with contemporary Pan-Asian touches from neighbouring cuisines including Chinese, Thai, Indian, Bangladeshi,…
Bulgogi Syo, known for their Flambé hot grilled dishes, has recently collaborated with renowned celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars. So if you are a huge fan of that show, it is worth checking out this new special menu at Bulgogi Syo. Celebrity Chef Choi Hyun-seok Chef Choi is one of Korea’s…
IPPUDO is a big household name in the ramen world. Their tonkotsu bowls have queues snaking out the door in Japan, New York, and even here in Singapore. So when I heard that the Mandarin Gallery outlet had transformed into IPPUDO Beyond — Asia’s first flagship of its kind — I knew I had to…
DRIM is a modern Korean steakhouse at Mandarin Gallery, Orchard Road, Singapore. It is a well-received Korean restaurant ever since they open a year ago. Even popular K-Pop idol and actor, Cha Eun Woo has patronised this restaurant before. Ever since these celebrities have been spotted dining at the restaurant, the restaurant became even more…
Sushi, sake, and sick beats. That’s the RAPPU experience in a nutshell! This handroll and sake joint is anything but traditional, so expect neon lighting, high-tension rap/hip-hop tracks, and handrolls so stuffed you can barely eat them in one bite. It’s the kind of place where dinner feels more like a party, perfect for nights out…
Singapore’s 2023 Masterchef Inderpal Singh has always been known for bold ideas. With the reopening of Meh’r by Inderpal, he’s created more than just a restaurant, it’s an elevated dining experience with a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine. Do you know that this restaurant was named after Chef Inderpal’s daughter? Once an accountant, he…
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, the world-renowned Neapolitan pizzeria, debuted in the heart of Singapore in 2024 as the first Asia Pacific location. According to the Michelin Guide, it is known as one of the best pizzerias in Naples. The restaurant’s authentic Neapolitan pizza is made using the same centuries-old recipe, techniques, and Italian imported ingredients…
The pandemic may have closed many doors, but for some, it became the push to open new ones. Fiona, once in finance, started Whiskdom as a home-based bakery—and within two years, her lava brownies and gooey cookies became IG-famous staples. By June 2020, Whiskdom had blossomed into a standalone store, and today it has expanded…
