[CLOSED] House of Happiness @ Bedok Road, Tanah Merah – Claypot Rice with Tobiko and Pork Jowl by Mr Lorbak

Update 19 Jan 2025: House of Happiness has closed.

While cooking technologies and recipes advance swiftly in this day and age, nothing beats the good old fashioned dishes we grew up with. Claypot rice is one dish that stands out from my childhood. Nothing beat the satisfaction of tucking into a piping hot meal that had been diligently slow cooked over a charcoal stove, with dozens of similarly packed claypots simmering away over the flames.

House of Happiness at Bedok Shopping Complex on Bedok Road is one such eatery that is preserving this beloved dish with a few modern twists.

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[CLOSED] Lobsters & Ice Cream @ New Bridge Road, Chinatown – Mentaiko Lobster Rolls and Matcha Soft Serve Made From Scratch

Update 19 Jan 2025: Lobsters & Ice Cream has closed.

While Singapore is certainly no stranger to lobster rolls by now, it can be challenging to find a decent lobster roll without burning the wallet. Enter Lobsters & Ice Cream, an American food kiosk sandwiched between two bustling Chinese eateries on New Bridge Road in Chinatown. 

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Two Men Bagel House @ Royal Square, Novena – New York Style Hand Rolled Bagels with Wholesome Fillings from Spam to Lamb

Sometimes you just want to break away from the seemingly endless cycle of food fads and overhyped “Instagram food” and head straight back for the classics, i.e. what works. Other times a little innovation goes a long way in re-inventing a timeless staple.

I have heard good things about  Two Men Bagel House since their early days in Tanjong Pagar, but never got around to trying them while I was working in the vicinity. With the start of the new year, though, there was no better time to venture into new food territory than when I was in Novena, where their second store is located.

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[CLOSED] Fu Xiang Signatures @ VivoCity, HarbourFront – Timeless Curry Dishes at Food Republic (Invite)

Update 19 Jan 2025: Fu Xiang Signatures has closed.

You’ve got to hand it to VivoCity’s Food Republic for replicating the food streets of old in their decor. Thankfully, Fu Xiang Signatures proves it’s not only style, but also substance with their signature heritage curry dishes, recipes which the current owners inherited from the stall’s first generation of owners.

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[CLOSED] Fatburger Singapore @ KINEX (Formally OneKm Shopping Mall), Paya Lebar – The Last Great Burger Stand in America Lands in Singapore

Update 19 Jan 2025: Fatburger has closed.

This is a trip that’s long overdue. Fatburger, coined as “The Last Great Burger Stand” , made its home in Singapore at KINEX and Velocity @ Novena Square back in September, with the gargantuan Quad (XXXXL) Burger making waves among foodies. Hailing from Hollywood, this famed burger chain has enjoyed a massive cult following in America, with celebrities like Kanye West and Pharrell among its clientele and partners.

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With its famed reputation preceding its arrival, expectations were high when I visited Fatburger’s KINEX outlet for lunch.

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[CLOSED] The Chop Chop Selections @ Bedok Marketplace – New Lunch Menu from Tuesday to Sunday; $3 for Second Order of the Same Kind (Invite)

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. 

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Mexican Breakfast @ Guzman y Gomez – Now Serving at Tanjong Pagar Centre Before 10.30am (Invite)

There’s nothing more important than a good breakfast to get you going for the day. And with the on-going hustle and bustle of corporate life in Singapore, sometimes you just want to grab your favourite food and go.

For the hardworking corporate workers in Tanjong Pagar, Guzman y Gomez has rolled out a new breakfast menu that is available daily till 10.30am.

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