Maze Soba Hototogisu Holland Village is a small ramen restaurant in the new One Holland Village shopping. It seems like a popular restaurant with almost all the tables taken up at lunchtime on a weekday. Since we have yet to try this ramen brand from Japan, we decided to check it out. One Michelin Star… Read More »Maze Soba Hototogisu Holland Village – New Flavours of Japanese Soba The post Maze Soba Hototogisu Holland Village – New Flavours of Japanese Soba appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Long before Michelin stars shone on Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, Singaporeans have been slurping down bowls of bak chor mee, a Teochew noodle dish that can be found all over Singapore. Seng Huat Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle, an old stall on North Bridge Road just opposite Bugis Junction, offers a comforting rendition of… Read More »Teochew bak chor mee all day & all night – Seng Huat Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle The post Teochew bak chor mee all day & all night – Seng Huat Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Sun Tung Lok Hong Kong (新同樂 Sun Tung Lok Chinese Cuisine) is a 2 Michelin Star restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. We wanted to try a good Chinese restaurant that we were not familiar with, but at a convenient location. This was the restaurant that looked suitable. An easy online reservation without the need… Read More »Sun Tung Lok Hong Kong – Understated 2 Michelin Star Restaurant in Kowloon The post Sun Tung Lok Hong Kong – Understated 2 Michelin Star Restaurant in Kowloon appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Tucked away in a corner of Leisure Park Kallang, Hainan Street Cafe offers a welcome respite from the usual chain cafes. This unpretentious casual diner feels like a contemporary vesrion of the old school Singapore kopitiam, a casual spot for a good cup of kopi and classic local fare. The decor of Hainan Street Cafe… Read More »Hainan Street Cafe at Leisure Park Kallang The post Hainan Street Cafe at Leisure Park Kallang appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

With the recent surge in temperatures and the UV index hovering in the high range, cooling down with a refreshing scoop of ice cream sounds like a great prescription. Katong and Joo Chiat, well known for Katong laksa, Peranakan delicacies and other good food, also offer a delightful selection of ice cream parlours and gelato… Read More »Beat the Heat in the East – Cool Down with Ice Cream in Katong and Joo Chiat The post Beat the Heat in the East – Cool Down with Ice Cream in Katong and Joo Chiat appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Joo Chiat is set to say goodbye to another popular bakery. Following Kamome Bakery’s closure in March, Tigerlily Patisserie announced its permanent closure on Facebook on 6 April 2024. It will serve its last treats on 30 April. Tigerlily Patisserie in Joo Chiat, known for its inventive pastries and inviting atmosphere, was founded by award-winning… Read More »News: Vanishing Bakeries in Joo Chiat – Tigerlily Patisserie Announces Closure The post News: Vanishing Bakeries in Joo Chiat – Tigerlily Patisserie Announces Closure appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Etna Italian Restaurant at East Coast Singapore is one of their two outlets. The other one is in Duxton. On a quiet weekday, this was a perfect place in Singapore to enjoy a leisurely lunch in a white table cloth restaurant at a reasonable price. Which is a combination that is becoming very rare these… Read More »Etna Italian Restaurant, East Coast Singapore The post Etna Italian Restaurant, East Coast Singapore appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Mother’s Day will be celebrated in Singapore on the second Sunday of May, 12 May 2024. Take mum out this Mother’s Day and treat her to a special meal. Many hotels and restaurants in Singapore are offering delightful dining experiences throughout the weekend, or even the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day. This means… Read More »Mother’s Day 2024 – Special Treats for Mums at Restaurants The post Mother’s Day 2024 – Special Treats for Mums at Restaurants appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Sometimes in the heart of the city, we just want a simple, satisfying meal. We were happy to find The White Tiffin @ Esplanade Xchange, a casual diner serving Peranakan dishes, nasi lemak and other local favourites at reasonable prices. Esplanade Xchange The Esplanade Xchange, sitting above Esplanade MRT Station, provides a convenient air-conditioned underground… Read More »The White Tiffin @ Esplanade Xchange – Good Local Delicacies The post The White Tiffin @ Esplanade Xchange – Good Local Delicacies appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more

Katong, a neighbourhood already bursting with delicious food options, gets a new Italian restaurant with the arrival of Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen. Following the success of their first restaurant on Craig Road, Griglia is bringing their unique take on Italian food to the East side. Griglia Katong The new Griglia Katong boasts a stylish… Read More »News: Griglia brings a taste of Italian summer to Katong The post News: Griglia brings a taste of Italian summer to Katong appeared first on The Ordinary Patrons ..read more