Update 19 Jan 2025: Chimi’s has moved to Somerset.
With year-end festivities in full swing, what better way to toast to an epic decade, than at Chimi’s? The sister outlet to Chimichanga, Chimi’s is an alfresco-style Mexican cantina situated in the heart of Singapore’s CBD, at One Marina Boulevard.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Monte Risaia has closed.
Situated along Duxton Road, two-months-old Monte Risaia represents a journey in more ways than one. For one, it is helmed by Head Chef Taizo Yamada, who moved to Singapore in 2019 for his first culinary experience outside Japan. For another, the restaurant is an homage to Chef Taizo’s background in Japanese-Italian cuisine, with a menu that executes Japanese cuisine with Italian flair, omakase style.
T’is the season for Mariah Carey-inspired playlists, ugly sweaters, and gorgeous feasts that warm both the heart and the stomach. This year, why not free yourselves of the stress of preparing a festive feast for friends and family, with some choice selections of classic roasts meats and decadent desserts from Mandarin Orchard Singapore’s Merry Moments line-up?
Black Friday may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy anymore sweet deals! From 6 – 8 December, Icenoie Hokkaido will be celebrating its first anniversary with 50% off all gelato and soft serve.
Once considered street food of humble origins, sushi has evolved into an elegant facet of Japanese cuisine. Situated in the innermost side of The Quayside at Robertson Quay is TEN Sushi & Bar by Marusaya, a Japanese eatery that has just passed its four year mark.
Update August 2020: Gangsta Ramen has clossed.
Ramen lovers will understand the dilemma of wanting to dive headfirst into their favourite bowl of noodles, and having to maintain their public image while dining out. Good news for solo diners; you can now indulge and slurp up those deliciously umami noodles without fear of judgement from others at Gangsta Ramen, Singapore’s first ramen shop to offer private dining booths for one!
Update 19 Jan 2025: BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers has moved. Check out their Instagram for other locations.
BUNDT by The Backyard Bakers, or Backyard Bakers as they are affectionally known to regulars, may be one of Singapore’s best kept foodie secrets.
Operating out of a takeaway kiosk at Havelock II near Chinatown, BUNDT is The Backyard Bakers’ sole physical space, following the recent closure of its GRAZE outlet in West Coast. This minimally-decorated joint is so tight (think can’t swing your ponytail; let alone your cat kind of tight), making the quality of the food they churn out on a daily basis, nothing short of a minor miracle.
There’s one catch, though: there’s no fixed menu. But here’s a breakdown of some of The Backyard Bakers’ more popular offerings, plus how you can get your hands on them!
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