*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.
Clarke Quay Bar Chor Mee @ SinFoodie, Clarke Quay Central – Legendary Bak Chor Mee Returns
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.
Chen’s Kitchen @ Paragon Shopping Centre – 1-Michelin Starred Chef Chen Kentaro Reimagines Traditional Szechuan Cuisine with Japanese Finesse (Media)
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.
Enjoying Tea on the Go with Umi Tea Travel Tea Sets (Media)
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)
Hae! Prawn Claypot @ Eunos Avenue, Eunos – Shiok Hotpot with Wholesome Ingredients (Media)
They say that good food is worth travelling off the beaten track for. Venture into the industrial neighbourhood of Eunos Avenue and you will stumble upon Hae! Prawn Claypot, a bustling stall that specialises in charcoal seafood claypot.
Peng Jia Zhou @ ESR BizPark Chai Chee, Bedok – Build Your Own Porridge with Over 16 Ingredients (Media)
You’ve heard of build-your-own pasta and build-your-own sandwiches. But how about build-your-own porridge? The quintessentially Singaporean breakfast staple has been given its own DIY twist at Peng Jia Zhou, a humble porridge stall tucked away in ESR BizPark Chai Chee on the east side of Singapore.
When in Bangkok: %ARABICA @ Empire Tower, Sathon Road – World’s Highest %ARABICA at 55 Storeys
Most tourists beeline for King Power Mahanakhon to enjoy an uninterrupted view of Bangkok’s skyline. But did you know there’s a place nearby where you can do just that for a fraction of the ticket price?
% ARABICA at Empire Tower is one of over 8 branches of the famed Japanese coffee chains in Bangkok. At 55 storeys, it is the world’s highest one, offering you not just a view of the cityscape, but also a perfect escape from the bustling from the city centre.
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