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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Back again at 13% Wine Bistro for their Saturday Tapas Brunch
Next time, we’ll have to be a bit more strategic and start with the greatest hits first. Specifically, the Burrata, Buffalo Spicy Drummets, Green Shell Mussels, Pulled Duck Gnocchi and Pluma Iberico.
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Cherki is not afraid to experiment with bold Peranakan flavours
We eagerly scanned through all 38 items on the menu. They all sounded really enticing, and the thought of ordering everything briefly crossed our minds.
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13% Wine Bistro is more than just a place for drinks
The Seafood Bisque tasted like something that could have been served at a fancier restaurant, and not in a wine bar with a tiny kitchen and minimal staff.
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Here is our shortlist for Singapore Restaurant Week Autumn 2023
In the immortal words of Kenji Fukui, the OG Iron Chef announcer: “Who takes it? Whose cuisine reigns supreme?”
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Ippudo Ramen is our second most favourite izakaya in Singapore
Yes, that Ippudo. The global Hakata ramen shop with more than 200 locations across 16 countries worldwide, including 13 outlets just in Singapore alone.
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Back again at Shimbashi Soba for their seasonal shisokiri seiro
Even before taking a bite, the sight of the shiso flakes and the gentle scent of their distinctive fragrance were enough to trigger our tastebuds.
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Curating a seven course dinner using memorable dishes from 2022
On this last day of 2022, I wanted to spend some time revisiting the memorable dishes that we had over the course of the year.
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Hearty and robust Peranakan flavours at Straits Chinese Signatures
Of all the dishes we had, across two separate visits, the Udang Asam Goreng was easily our favourite. Followed by the Bakwan Kepiting, Ayam Buah Keluak and Babi Pongteh.
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Our search for samgyetang in Singapore led us to Jang Won
We weren’t expecting it to be as good as the one we had in Seoul, but it was still very good. The soup was cloyingly rich, but in a good way, and the chicken was tender and not at all overcooked.
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