Handmade pasta and Italian nibbles for under $30 in the middle of the CBD? In this economy?
I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about Scarpetta and its shockingly wallet-friendly offerings. After all, we’re in a time of shrinkflation, where low prices normally mean proportionately tiny portions. (I was so happy to be proven wrong.)
Tokyo food lovers, rejoice; here’s one more dish you needn’t travel out of Singapore to enjoy. Kaunta, an upscale Japanese restaurant, has brought Tusjihan’s viral kaisendon to our doorsteps, with much of its recipe and serving reproduced from top to bottom.
Update: Mashi no Mashi has moved to Chinatown.
Ramen is a humble Japanese staple that has seen its fair share of bougie upgrades. How about the bougiest of them all – a bowl of ramen made with 100% wagyu?
Mashi no Mashi is a multinational ramen chain that has made its name known across Japan, Hong Kong, even Saudi Arabia, and now, Singapore, for its all-wagyu ramen and other mouthwatering dishes.
Address: 124 Beach Road, Guoco Midtown, 01-04, Singapore 189771
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Nearest MRT: Bugis EW12/ DT14
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 9pm daily
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Orchard Central has become something of a haven for cafe hoppers, with several specialty coffee places popping up nearby to each other. The latest name to set up shop in this part of Somerset is Equate Coffee, a local cafe that made waves for house-blend coffee served in a minimalist industrial setting.
I’m a sucker for quirkily-themed foods, especially when they’re as adorable as Bakery 1946‘s hyper-realistic breads. From now till 10 March, get your Korean bread fix at their limited-time pop-up at Bugis Junction!
Also known as Suhyeongdang in South Korea, Bakery 1946 went viral for its K-Apple Bread, made and packaged like a fresh red apple – among other goods. Its hyper-realistic, grocery-themed breads will remind you of the kitchen toys from your childhood, with their cute and simple designs!
Update 19 Jan 2025: Nico Cafe has closed.
Orchard Road may be bustling with retail experiences and activities galore, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t offer one or two spots for a brief respite. One of these is Nico Cafe, a floral-themed, Parisian-inspired cafe that offers a mix of decorative drinks and brunchtime bites.
Located directly outside Marks & Spencer at Wheelock Place, it’s also great for people-watching with its unobstructed views of one of the area’s quieter roads.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Lil’s Taproom has closed.
Burger hunters and craft beer lovers, mark this place as your new hideout. Lil’s Taproom & Kitchen Playground has been around as a gastropub for a fair bit, but recently revamped its burger menu after taking over the reins from HAMBAOBAO, a hawker stall-turned-local burger brand.
Tucked away on the third level of Trio Building in Jalan Besar, one would never have guessed this nondescript building would be home to a hidden gem of gastronomic pleasures.
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