Update January 2023: Souperstar has moved to Tampines MRT Station.
Fancy something healthy, but tired of the same ol’ salads and wraps? Or how about tucking into your favourite popiah snack with a modern twist?
Souperstar is here to to help you enjoy the best of both worlds! Specialising in hearty soups, fusion popiah, and guilt-free salads, this hip food concept has reimagined our favourite chows in fun, refreshing flavours.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Amber Ember has closed.
These days, it’s hard to find a cafe that truly stands out from the dozens of generic looking joints that pop up with forgettable or worse, mediocre dishes. Yet Amber Ember has somehow found its way against the norm, with an interesting menu of Asian inspired brunch items that tantalise both the eyes and the tastebuds.
Update 19 Jan 2025: The Chop Chop Selections has closed.
Located a five to ten minute drive from Tampines and Tanah Merah MRT stations, The Bedok Marketplace is often overlooked by food seekers in favour of its neighbours. Which is shame really, because of the myriad hidden gems among its selections, such as The Chop Chop Selections.
Update 19 Jan 2025: Citrus Bistro has closed. Visit Cirus By The Pool in Woodlands.
Ah, Sundays by the pool. When I was a child, there was nothing better than escaping the relentless heat with an afternoon at the swimming pool, followed by a hearty lunch with family under the sturdy shelter of an umbrella table.
For families taking a refreshing dip at Woodlands and Sengkang Sports Centres, Citrus By The Pool and its sister cafe, Citrus Bistro, offer western and Asian fusion fare that is pretty bang for buck, in terms of flavours and portions!
Best of all, diners at Citrus Bistro enjoy free entry to the swimming complex – just dial the number on the signboard next to the gantry and a friendly staff will usher you in.
It’s that time of the year where we abandon our troubles for the moment, and turn our attention to the yuletide feasts that grace our dining tables. Standing out from the barrage of typical Christmas fixtures are Amara Hotel’s Christmas highlights, which feature Asian twists on classic seasonal dishes!
Update 19 Jan 2025: Sinpopo Brand has closed in Joo Chiat. Check out their Instagram for other outlets.
In a time where cafes both new and old are constantly chasing after the hottest new fad in the food scene, Sinpopo Brand is one that has stayed true to its, well, brand in serving customers local inspired food with a modern, hipster twist.
Update 20 Jan 2025: Joie by DOZO has closed.
When you think vegetarian, you think healthy salads and (at times) bland smoothies; the world of fine dining hardly ever comes to mind. Well, here to prove us wrong is Joie by DOZO, a fine dining concept that aims to re-define vegetarianism to experimental, yet refined heights.
Situated on the top level of Orchard Central, Joie is somewhat like a modern day oasis, offering a panoramic view of Orchard Road from its undisturbed premises. Its name takes inspiration from the French phrase, joie de vire, which translates to “exuberant enjoyment of life”. Judging by the evening’s offerings, it’s not hard to see why.
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