Whether your only introduction to onigiri is via 7-Eleven’s pre-packed range, or you’re the type who regularly dreams of Japan’s enormous, fresh onigiri, this place is for you. Onigiri GON is a new made-to-order concept opened by a Fukuoka native, offering over 20 handmade flavours at Fortune Centre.
*SCAPE Singapore has relaunched with an all-new space filled with hangout spots, youth programs, and vibrant F&B options. Here’s what to expect when you visit the revamped youth hub in Somerset.
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.
Classic British food is one of those straightforward, no-fuss cuisines that is easy to learn but challenging to stand out with. Lad & Co has made a name for its British pub-style food since its days as a family-run hawker stall at Maxwell.
Now occupying an entirely alfresco area on the first level of Singapore Post Tanglin Branch, the fast-casual eatery offers simple and delicious food in an unpretentious setting. It’s ideal for nearby office workers seeking food-filled respite during lunch and dinner hours.
Is it really ungatekeeping if dozens of others have already talked about it? Regardless, sharing is caring, and I’m here to share one of my favourite guilty pleasures – Muchachos’ $3 Taco Tuesdays.
Fans of Monster Curry, rejoice – the Japanese curry rice chain has cooked up two new teppan yakiniku items. Tuck into mouthwatering combinations of meat and seafood, flavoured with wholesome curry and customised spice levels.
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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