*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.
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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.
Lad & Co @ Singapore Post, Tanglin Road – No-Fuss Classic British Food Near Orchard Road
Classic British food is one of those straightforward, no-fuss cuisines that is easy to learn but challenging to stand out with. Lad & Co has made a name for its British pub-style food since its days as a family-run hawker stall at Maxwell.
Now occupying an entirely alfresco area on the first level of Singapore Post Tanglin Branch, the fast-casual eatery offers simple and delicious food in an unpretentious setting. It’s ideal for nearby office workers seeking food-filled respite during lunch and dinner hours.
Muchachos $3 Taco Tuesdays @ Cecil Street, Tanjong Pagar – Ungatekeeping the CBD’s Best-Kept Mexican Food Secret
Is it really ungatekeeping if dozens of others have already talked about it? Regardless, sharing is caring, and I’m here to share one of my favourite guilty pleasures – Muchachos’ $3 Taco Tuesdays.
Corner Corner @ Duxton Road, Tanjong Pagar – Day-Time Japanese-Style Tearoom Housed in RPM by D.bespoke
With its dark wooden interiors and old-school vinyls pumping out soft jazz beats, Corner Corner makes the perfect setting for a Japanese slice-of-life drama. Yet this slice of heaven can be found in the heart of Duxton Road, a 1-min walk from Maxwell MRT station.
True Cost @ Suntec City, Promenade – Modern European Cuisine Minus the Markup
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.
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