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.
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.)
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.
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.
Fancy hundred-year old dim sum from a nostalgic food cart?
Pae Sia Dimsum has been serving just one thing every morning: siew mai.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Pikachu Donut will be available till 2 February 2025.
There are two stops I’ll consistently make a beeline for whenever I’m in Japan – Mister Donut and the nearest Pokémon Center.
With Mister Donut Singapore’s latest collaboration with the iconic anime series, you can enjoy the best worlds for a limited time till 19 January 2025!
Pokémon tie-ups with Mister Donut are common in Japan, with several other characters like Psyduck, Jigglypuff, and Diglett making their way into bakeries – and stomachs – across the country.
Did you know that Southeast Asia is home to some iconic coffee beans?
Luckin Coffee has launched its latest Single Origin Espresso (SOE) Black Cup Sumatra Gayo series, featuring exquisite Sumatra Gayo beans handpicked in the Gayo region in Sumatra, Indonesia, one of the many locations scouted by their Global Bean Hunting Initiative.
For the uninitiated, SOE stands for single-origin or single-area espresso, whose distinct flavours and aromas are created by the unique soil, climate, altitude, and other environmental conditions the coffee beans are found in.
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