Fans of Monster Curry, rejoice – the Japanese curry rice chain has cooked up two new teppan yakiniku items. Tuck into mouthwatering combinations of meat and seafood, flavoured with wholesome curry and customised spice levels.
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Corner Corner @ Duxton Road, Tanjong Pagar – Day-Time Japanese-Style Tearoom Housed in RPM by D.bespoke
With its dark wooden interiors and old-school vinyls pumping out soft jazz beats, Corner Corner makes the perfect setting for a Japanese slice-of-life drama. Yet this slice of heaven can be found in the heart of Duxton Road, a 1-min walk from Maxwell MRT station.
Kiang Kiang Taiwan Teppanyaki @ Woodlands Street 32, Woodlands – Taiwanese Food Stall Opened by Ex-SIA Stewardess-Turned-Hawker and Husband
Western cuisine may be a common fixture at hawker centers, but what about Taiwanese-style western cuisine? Kiang Kiang Taiwan Teppanyaki is a not-so-new stall specialising in Western hotplates prepared to order and other traditional Taiwanese fried items and snacks.
True Cost @ Suntec City, Promenade – Modern European Cuisine Minus the Markup
Fancy dining on modern European dishes in the heart of town, minus the markups that take your meal from “fairly reasonable” to “a costly hole in your wallet”? True Cost is the place for you.
Founded on a philosophy of making high-quality food accessible, True Cost made a name for its modern dishes served at cost price – or at least, close to it. All with a breathtaking view of Singapore’s cityscape from its premises in Suntec City Sky Garden.
The catch: an entry fee of $5 – $10 per diner.
Scarpetta @ Amoy Street, Tanjong Pagar – Affordable Handmade Pasta from $17
Handmade pasta and Italian nibbles for under $30 in the middle of the CBD? In this economy?
I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about Scarpetta and its shockingly wallet-friendly offerings. After all, we’re in a time of shrinkflation, where low prices normally mean proportionately tiny portions. (I was so happy to be proven wrong.)
When in Bangkok: Fran’s @ Ngam Duphli Alley, Sathon – Must-Visit Brunch Cafe in Bangkok
Aside from street food and family-style eateries, Bangkok is also home to many cafes fitted with mouthwatering brunch items and creature comforts. Fran’s is a modern-style cafe that has gained popularity for its famous Velvet Egg and Bacon Open-Faced Sandwich.
A five to ten-minute walk from Lumphini MRT station, Fran’s offers a calm oasis of delicious brunch and relaxing greenery away from the city’s bustling center. The cafe spans an indoor and alfresco area, the latter fitted with lush plants and umbrellas expertly placed to shield you from the fiercest of afternoon suns. Go for alfresco seating if you’re looking for a more intimate and relaxed setup.
When in Bangkok: Jeh O Chula @ Pathum Wan – Wildly Popular Mama Tom Yum Noodles; Worth the Hour-Long Queue?
Visiting Bangkok without hitting up her well-known supper spots would be remiss. Especially one listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Jeh O Chula has been serving family-style Thai dishes to a clientele of mostly curious tourists ever since its signature tom yum Mama noodles made its rounds on social media. The humble eatery never fails to see snaking queues of hungry diners along Charat Mueang Alley from the minute it opens.
Pro tip: The queue is notoriously long, with some reviews citing up to a six hour wait, so wait it out at a nearby drinks stall after getting your queue number from the no-nonsense lady at the front. The eatery is situated next to a large drain, so choose wisely. Otherwise, skip the queue by ordering a family set meal from Klook.
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