We sure love our viral drinks in Singapore.
-86°C dirty coffee is the latest viral food trend to hit our shores after making its rounds in Shanghai. Described as a “drink from two seasons”, the ephemeral coffee consists of chilled distilled milk and espresso served in a glass jar cooled to -86°C.
And now, it’s available in limited quantities — 100 cups daily, to be exact — at Slow Boat, Singapore’s first vinyl listening cafe in Tanjong Pagar.
Home-based bakeries in Singapore have been coming into their own recently, with some opening brick-and-mortar stores. Wheathead has been welcoming customers to their humble corner at One-North Eden since late 2024.
Tucked away in the northern part of Singapore, amongst a row of no-frills eateries and snack shops, Beth welcomes diners like an Italian nonna welcomes her beloved family. And that’s what co-founders (and couple!) Amanda Chia and Alex Ng hope to do at their cozy, European-themed cafe on Casuarina Road.
*SCAPE Singapore’s revamp as part-youth hub, part-retail space brings with it a slew of new F&B chains and hangout spots. Hanco Coffee is a specialty coffee shop that opened in September, serving unique brews and baked goods.
CBD dwellers and supper hunters mourned when the legendary BK Eating House bak chor mee stall closed, then celebrated when it reappeared just opposite, then mourned again when it closed once again in late 2021.
Now, after a nine-month run at Orchard Plaza, the boss behind this fabled bowl of noodles has made his new, permanent home at SinFoodie food court in the basement of Clarke Quay Central. This time, aptly named Clarke Quay Bar Chor Mee.
There’s a new place in town where you can enjoy Chef Chen Kentaro’s Sichuan creations. Chen’s Kitchen is a casual dining spot that serves up chuka ryori, a take on Chinese cuisine specially catered to Japanese palates. Located in the basement of Paragon Shopping Centre, it joins Chef Chen Kentaro’s belt of Michelin-starred and fast dining concepts.
I’m someone who can’t do without her daily dose of tea, so imagine my excitement when Umi Tea reached out and invited me to try out their travel tea set.
Umi Tea is an online store that offers a diverse selection of Chinese teas sourced from local tea farmers, along with a range of tea sets in various styles and functions. Their travel tea sets are not only practical, but also aesthetically pleasing and easy to carry around for spontaneous tea sessions on the go.
Maneki Neko Fortune Cat Travel Set ($66)
