Enishi Ramen @ International Plaza, Tanjong Pagar – Michelin Bib Gourmand Ramen from Kobe; Limited Dan Dan Noodles Served Daily

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While it’s no secret that Tanjong Pagar is Singapore’s capital of Japanese food, there are still some hidden gems tucked away in little pockets of this central enclave. Today’s best-kept secret is Enishi Ramen, a Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen hailing from Kobe, Japan. 

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Located on the second level of International Plaza, Enishi Ramen is a no-frills ramen shop that sells no more than 100 bowls per day, supposedly to retain the quality of its cooking. With less than twenty seats available around the counter, it’s easy to see why Enishi Ramen is home to snaking queues daily. 

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Urban Folks @ Margaret Market, Queenstown – Aussie-Inspired Cafe Serving Jaffles with an Asian Twist

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The Dawson-Queenstown neighbourhood just got a major upgrade in the form of Margaret Market, a refurbished, air-conditioned space fitted with seven local eateries and cafes. One of these is Urban Folks. 

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Inspired by founder Vernetta Fong’s time as a student in Melbourne, Australia, Urban Folks’ menu has all the trappings of an Australian cafe – namely, jaffles, acai, and coffee. 

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Yat Ka Yan Dessert @ Fortune Centre, Middle Road – Family-Run Business with Old-School Desserts

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A family that cooks together, stays together. Or so the saying goes. With its old-school and understated setup, Yat Ka Yan Dessert may look like one of those multi-generational eateries that have been churning out beloved specialities for years. On the contrary, it was actually opened only four years ago by the Tang family, as a sister eatery to Ren Ren Desserts. 

Don’t estimate it, though, as this is one popular place whose nostalgic desserts and homely interior draws snaking queues, to its premises in Fortune Centre, especially on the weekends. 

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NOWAFTER Cafe @ Design Orchard, Orchard Road – Another Minimalist, Korean-Inspired Cafe Opens in Orchard Road

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Until today, I still can’t quite wrap my head around what makes a cafe Korean-inspired. Is it the distinctly minimalist interior or a menu that bears a striking resemblance to one of the many scattered across Seoul? 

With that said, it’s time to strike another Korean-inspired cafe off the list with today’s visit to NOWAFTER Cafe, a new joint that opened on the third level of Design Orchard this month. 

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Bored and Hungry Singapore Pop-Up @ Mirage – The Parlour in Farrer Park – Savour America’s Best Burger with Secret Menu Till 19 August

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Singapore is no stranger to American burger pop-up. This time, savour America’s best burger as crowned by Good Morning America at the Bored and Hungry Singapore Pop-Up from 11 to 19 August 2023.

Hosted at Mirage – The Parlour, a craft beer bar and Singapore’s first non-fungible token (NFT) bar in Farrer Park, this limited-time experience marks its first foray into our city-state. 

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[CLOSED] Le Matin Patisserie @ Ion Orchard, Orchard Road – French Experimental Bakery Gone Big

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Le Matin Patisserie has closed. Follow their Instagram for their upcoming popups.

As a food blogger, there’s nothing I love more than seeing places I’ve reviewed grow and become more and more successful. From baked boxes to order during the 2020 Circuit Breaker to its experimental kitchen in a far-flung estate and finally, a sophisticated new home in ION Orchard, Le Matin Patisserie has certainly come a long way. 

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