Tag: Central Singapore

Sen-ryo Singapore @ ION Orchard, Orchard – Affordable, Luxe Japanese Food with Two-Month Waiting List

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Sen-ryo has been on my list of places to try for a while now, but it was only recently that I finally got to visit this famed Japanese restaurant at ION Orchard. Not for my busy schedule or procrastination, but for a waiting list that averages up to two months.  

The Tochigi-based brand has been around since 1999, with a whopping 13 outlets scattered across Hong Kong, where its rise to fame in the region started. Its ION Orchard outpost is its first in Singapore, with queues showing no sign of abating in spite of it having passed its one year mark.

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[MOVED] Soba Kappo Reiwa @ Trengganu Street, Chinatown – Authentic 100% Buckwheat Flour Soba Noodles 2 Mins Away From Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum

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Update August 2023: Soba Kappo Reiwa has moved to Kiliney Road. 

Following a successful start in Singapore’s heartlands, Japanese-run Reiwa Soba has upgraded to a space of its own, named Soba Kappo Reiwa. Interestingly, the hole-in-the-wall eatery can be found a 2-min walk away from Buddha Tooth and Relic Museum, in the heart of Chinatown. 

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Asaru Studio @ Pearl’s Hill Terrace, Chinatown – Experiential Retail Experience Embodies the Japanese Ideals of Omotonashi

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In a world consumed by ever-changing trends and the pressure to keep up with them, it’s refreshing to see local businesses committed to preserving traditions that have stood the test of time. Asaru Studio quietly opened its doors in Pearl’s Hill Terrace earlier this year, but has been slowly but surely thrust into the spotlight for its Japanese tea and coffee experience, named the Uchi Session ($30). 

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[CLOSED] Chunky Lobsters @ orchardgateway, Somerset – Affordable Lobster Rolls with a New Dine-In Concept (Media)

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Chunky Lobsters has closed.

Chunky Lobsters has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a takeaway kiosk in the CBD, now serving up delicious rolls and seafood dishes at its current home in orchardgateway. Regulars at its previous iterations may also notice that its newest dine-in concept now rocks a fully nautical decor inspired by the rustic lobster shacks of New England.

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[CLOSED] La Belle Epoque @ Boat Quay, Raffles Place – Eclectic Contemporary European Cuisine by the River (Media)

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Update 19 Jan 2025: La Belle Epoque has closed.

Standing for “the golden age” in French, La Belle Epoque is the latest addition to the vibrant riverfront F&B belt that is Boat Quay. Helmed by Chef Firduaz, who brings over a decade’s worth of experience and tutelage from the industry’s best mentors, La Belle Epoque boasts an eclectic take on contemporary European cuisine. 

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Indoor Planetarium Campfire Night @ The Secret Patio, Duxton Hill – Whimsical Campfire-Themed Pop-Up

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Looking out for last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas? Spend a whimsical evening “under the stars” at The Secret Patio @ Duxton’s Indoor Planetarium Campfire Night, which transforms a beautiful venue into a makeshift camping ground, complete with a galaxy projector that will make you feel as though you are dining amidst flora and fauna. 

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