Rempah-marinated sticks of meat, grilled over a charcoal fire and dipped in thick, spicy peanut gravy, always bring me joy. It’s not something I have often, but that just makes the occasional indulgence even more enjoyable.
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Oysters seven ways at Novotel Stevens Food Exchange
In addition to raw oysters, the buffet also featured an unusually wide selection of cooked oysters. Including Kilpatrick, Mornay, Chilli Crab, Okonomiyaki, Breaded and even Teochew-style Orh Neng.
Continue readingThe Korean eel BBQ at Pohang Seafood is jinjja mashiso
We’ve eaten many eels, prepared several ways in different countries. But we’ve never had them unmarinated and grilled as-is. That is, until a couple of months ago.
Continue readingHonest and hearty bistro fare at Stamford Brasserie
Three plump scallops came on a bed of cute little petite pois, coated with silky beurre monté and garnished with pea shoot tendrils and paper-thin, almost invisible, slices of fried pancetta.
Continue readingMaking the most of our Accor Plus Explorer membership
The annual S$314 fee should reap benefits of at least S$750 over the next 12 months, for a decent 2.4x “return” from hotel and restaurant discounts.
Continue readingThe bold flavours and generous portions of Loulou French Cuisine
If you could transform a Bollywood dance scene into a dish, this gaspacho be how it would taste — exciting, dynamic and entertaining.
Continue readingClassical French with a touch of the Mediterranean at Joséphine
My generous portion of duck confit arrived with an equally impressive amount of red wine sauce. It looked a bit scary, almost like a pool of blood, but it was very tasty.
Continue readingApéro is a French bistro that serves exceptional Spanish smoked sardines
Processed immediately using Japanese methods after being brought into the port of Santoña, the sardines are then smoked with natural beech wood before undergoing a classic salting process.
Continue readingAn all French affair for Singapore Restaurant Week Spring 2024
Our usual shortlisting process is rigorous and time consuming. For this season, we chose to go with a simpler approach, and focused only on French restaurants.
Continue readingThe Peranakan is finally back with a new home in Bukit Merah
Of all the classic Peranakan dishes, Ayam Buah Keluak is arguably the most iconic. The black and bitter insides of the seed impart a deep and earthy flavour that’s truly unique and delicious.
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