In the mood for some tipple after your visit to Chinatown? Kakurega The Lair is a new casual Japanese sake bar that opened its doors in December 2020.
The 50-seater bar spans three levels in the heart of Chinatown, along Smith Street. Tables are spaced relatively far apart from one another, guaranteeing you a cozy, intimate experience consisting of the twin pleasures of sake and yakitori. The dim lighting and wood-themed furniture adds to its inviting atmosphere.
Shake Shack marks its second anniversary in Singapore, with a sixth outlet at Great World, formerly known as Great World City! The new outpost, which features plush, dark blue booths fitted with whimsical green and orange accents, will open its doors on 28 April.
It seems like yesterday when I was trotting along the streets of Uji, Japan, sampling all the green tea I could get my hands on and blissfully unaware of an impending pandemic that would soon half all travel plans for the coming year. Luckily, retailers like Craft Tea Fox have sprung up to fill the gaping hole left by my favourite Japanese tea.
It’s been a few years since I first reviewed Kittea, so I was delighted to find out that they had collaborated with a fellow homegrown brand, The Woody Baker, to create a pair of tea-infused madeleines for your teatime enjoyment.
When it comes to starting your day right, few things are as important as a good, hearty breakfast. And in a fast-paced society like ours, convenience sometimes trumps all other factors when it comes to picking our first meal of the day.
Enjoy two of Singapore’s favourite breakfast items in one package with First Brew and 7-Eleven’s Breakfast Combo ($3), available at all 7-Eleven stores from 8 – 14 March 2021!
Fancy chilling by the scenic Singapore River with a cold pint in hand and the best dishes Penang has to offer at your table? George Town Tze Char and Craft Beer has added to their menu, a variety of toothsome, Asian-style tapas dishes and well as refreshing craft beers for you to enjoy!
Update 19 Jan 2025: Wai-i Sushi has closed.
A new omakase restaurant is in town. Wa-I Sushi opened its 14-seater premises at The Scarlet Hotel on 24 December 2020. Helmed by two experiences chefs with extensive experience in Japanese cuisine, Wa-I Sushi boasts authentic dishes made with the finest seasonal ingredients flown in from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market three times a week.
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