Tag: Central Singapore

Chen’s Mapo Tofu @ OUE Downtown 2, Tanjong Pagar – Japanese-Szechuan Food by Michelin-Starred Chef; Islandwide Delivery Available via Oddle

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I had my first taste of Chef Chen Kentaro’s 2-star Japanese-Szechuan cuisine during a media session at Shisen Hanten years ago. And since then, I haven’t been able to get my mind off his melt-in-the-mouth, buttery smooth Mapo Tofu with a spicy kickk

Well, good news for foodies on a non-Michelin budget: you can savour Chef Chen Kentaro’s mouthwatering creations at price-friendly points at Chen’s Mapo Tofu in the heart of Singapore’s central business district, OUE Downtown 2 in Tanjong Pagar! 

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Signature Combo ($12.80)

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[MOVED] Going Om @ Haji Lane, Bugis – Rustic Cafe with Hearty Salads and Bomb-Ass Fries; 30% off First-Time Deliveries and $3 off Soju

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Going Om has moved to Bali Lane.

I’ll admit that staying home 24/7 this circuit breaker season in Singapore has got me feeling a tad sluggigh, a little down. But that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to eat healthy and treat our bodies well!

I got to know about Going Om, a hipster salad bar meets yoga studio during one of my daily “Where shall I order from today?” monologues with the office on Google Hangouts. Turns out this neat little joint has been operating out of their eclectically-themed premises in Haji Lane for awhile now, with regulars returning for their gigantic salads and desi fries.

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[CLOSED] Brown Butter Cafe @ Forum The Shopping Mall – Photogenic Cafe with Avocado-Centric Dishes and Drinks

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Update 19 Jan 2025: Brown Butter has closed.

It’s no secret that I absolutely love anything and everything to do with avocadoes. I love avocado on toast. I love it in a smoothie. And if I could, I would absolutely curl up in an avocado half and sleep in it.

So when Brown Butter, a pastel-themed cafe with avocado and beetroot-centric dishes opened its doors at Forum The Shopping Mall, I knew I had to pay it a visit.

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Brown Butter is the latest foodie venture by the team behind Benjamin Browns and Hana Japanese Restaurant, known for their insanely eye-catching creations like the OTT milkshakes and flying noodles. Expectations were definitely high when we visited.

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[Closed] MAI 舞 by Dashi Master Marusaya @ Bukit Pasoh Road, Outram Park – Elegant Affordable Omakase (Media)

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Update June 2020: Mai has closed.

Fancy Omakase that doesn’t break the bank? MAI 舞 by Dashi Master Marusaya may just be what you’re looking for.

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Located a stone’s throw from Outram Park MRT Station, MAI’s 38-seater premises are housed in an odd-shaped building on Bukit Pasoh Road. From the elegant, wood-themed entrance to the inviting warm lights of the sushi bar and private booths, diners are treated to the feeling of being whisked away to the elegant world of Japanese dining the moment they step in.

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[CLOSED] Coyote Ugly Saloon Singapore @ Clarke Quay, River Valley Road – OG Table Top Dancing Bar Lands in Singapore (Media)

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Update April 2023: Coyote Ugly Saloon Singapore has closed.

Ladies, put on your dancing shoes. The OG American bar with bar-top dancing, Coyote Ugly Saloon has landed in Singapore. Occupying an expansive space in Clarke Quay, Coyote Ugly Saloon is here to bring bar-hoppers the authentic American bar experience, complete with mechanical bull and sizzling ladies turning up the heat on the bar-top.

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BOTAN Japanese Restaurant @ Far East Square, Telok Ayer – Premium Sushi & Classic Japanese Cuisine (Media)

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Nestled among the lively, boisterous bars in Far East Square is a traditional Japanese eating establishment by the name of BOTAN Japanese Restaurant. Helmed by Executive Chef Thomas Kok, who spent an extensive period leading several F&B-related ventures in Japan, BOTAN prides itself on serving authentic Japanese dishes that emphasize good-quality ingredients.

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