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.

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Laifaba Authentic Wood-Fired Roast & Noodles @ Prestige Centre, Bukit Batok – Singapore’s Best Wonton Mee?

Sometimes, the search for the perfect bowl of noodles takes you to places where you least expect it. Which is why I found myself in the far-flung corner of Bukit Batok’s industrial area, after braving an almost two-hour commute there. 

“Noodles worth traveling from (insert neighbourhood in the opposite end of Singapore) to Bukit Batok for” should be Laifaba Authentic Wood-Fired Roast & Noodles‘ tagline. And judging by the bustling crowd at 2pm on a weekday, it seems many think the same. 

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He Ping Claypot Rice @ Sims Avenue, Aljunied – Family-Run Restaurant for 40 Years (Media)

One of my fondest memories from childhood is tucking into piping hot claypot rice for dinner after a long wait at the hawker center. He Ping Claypot Rice is a family-run restaurant that’s been in the business for over 40 years. Located along Sims Avenue, within a 10 minutes’ walk from Ajunied MRT Station, this open-air establishment serves up traditional family fare at affordable prices. 

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