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Manam Again - Cilantro Lime Grilled Tawa Fish 16_9

There are a few restaurants that we visit regularly, and Manam is one of them. Ever since we first discovered it more than a year ago, we’ve gone back four times.

It’s homework time again: Singapore Restaurant Week Spring 2023

Food

March 29, 2023May 3, 2023 Alvin Lee

It took me quite a while to review each of the individual menus, weigh their relative pros and cons and identify any unique must-try dishes. Here is our shortlist, ranked in descending order of preference.

Satisfying our Thai food cravings at Khao Hom by Rung Mama

Food

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 Alvin Lee

It’s been a while since we’ve flown to Bangkok, but being grounded hasn’t stopped us from getting our regular fix in Singapore.

There’s always a packet of Misuzu Inari in our pantry

Food

March 22, 2023May 5, 2024 Alvin Lee

Inari sushi, kitsune soba and even stir-fried vegetables. Given its convenience and versatility, The Wife makes sure we never run out.

Broadening our sake range beyond junmai daiginjos

Drink

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 Alvin Lee

When we first started drinking sake, we focused mainly on junmai daiginjos. However, more often than not, they didn’t pair so well with food. This changed once we started expanding our boundaries.

Lobsters for lunch at Yang Ming Seafood

Food

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Alvin Lee

I’m actually not a big lobster fan, but once in a while, it’s nice to have some nice lobster.

Shimbashi Soba - Yuzukiri Tempura Seiro 16_9

Seasonal yuzu soba at Shimbashi on the very last day

Food

March 11, 2023June 20, 2023 Alvin Lee

The deadline isn’t quite that absolute, since they probably put it back on the menu every year. But missing the current season would mean that we’d have to wait for another long journey around the sun.

Paradise Dynasty is our favourite Chinese chain store restaurant

Food

January 14, 2023December 22, 2022 Alvin Lee

Our most recent meal at Paradise Dynasty was a couple of months ago, together with The Old Folks. It’s Chinese comfort food done well, at a reasonable price.

Pour over coffee for one, brewed with a disposable Daiso dripper

Drink

January 7, 2023December 6, 2022 Alvin Lee

When I need to brew coffee just for myself, using my Hario 02 V60 feels like overkill. That’s the right time to whip out the Daiso disposable dripper.