Market Bistro has value-for-money mains in Marina Bay Financial Centre  If you work around the CBD, or more specifically at Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC), you’ll probably have heard of Market Bistro. This relatively new restaurant distinguishes itself with its unique Wall Street-style interiors and reasonably priced mains—for the CBD, at least—which start from $18++. Market Bistro is modelled after the type of bistro one would see on Wall Street in New York. Its contemporary design elements, such as hanging lights, bar seating, and tiled floors, further fuels these comparisons.&n ..read more

Bar Cicheti is a popular pasta restaurant and bar in Chinatown If you love pasta and wine, you’ve come to the right place. Bar Cicheti, a fresh pasta restaurant and wine bar in Chinatown, has reopened its doors after a month-long renovation! In case you didn’t know, the popular restaurant bar has been around since 2017. They’re now back with a refreshed look—think rustic trattoria with a moody, sexy vibe—handmade pastas, classic Italian desserts, and a fab wine list to boot. 8 Restaurants In Singapore With Fresh Pasta Under $30 Food at Bar Cicheti We started our meal on a light and brigh ..read more

Little Bun Cafe is a Korean-inspired JB cafe with steamed bread If you love bread as much as I do, this is one JB cafe you have to bookmark on your next trip across the causeway. Little Bun Cafe has been gaining some traction online for their Japanese and Korean-inspired bakes, inspired by the TikTok-viral Mil Toast in Seoul and Thailand. 30 Johor Bahru Cafes Near Customs, Including A Y2K-Themed Cafe And Seaside Eatery With Bali Vibes The cosy cafe sports a minimalist look with pastel pink tones and light wood elements. There’s also a small merchandise section for you to browse and ..read more

Tan Xiang Cai Shi is a new retro coffeeshop in Bedok Local celebrity Ben Yeo shows no signs of slowing down in the F&B industry as he opens yet another venture, this time a coffeeshop in Bedok with IG-worthy interiors said to be inspired by kampongs and wet markets of years gone by. Its name is Tan Xiang Cai Shi, and it is home to seven exciting food stalls. Tan Xiang Yuan Review: Celeb Ben Yeo’s Modern Cantonese Restaurant At Jalan Besar The headlining act at this coffeeshop is Tan Xiang Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat. Fans of old-school fish head steamboat will be impressed by the st ..read more

Luckin Coffee has new Black Cup Sumatra Gayo series  Luckin Coffee fans, you’re in for a treat. The popular coffee chain, which has multiple outlets across the island including Marina Square and Tampines 1, has just launched its new Black Cup Sumatra Gayo series!  In case you didn’t know, the Luckin Black Cup Single Origin Espresso (SOE) series features premium coffee beans that come from a specific region or country, and have a unique flavour profile determined by the area’s soil, climate, altitude and more. The range is also sourced and hand-selected as part of Luckin Coffee’s ..read more

Restoran Gim Cheng has cheap dim sum in Johor Bahru Mount Austin in Johor Bahru (JB) is a food paradise for Singaporeans. Travel just a little outside that area, and you will find hidden gems such as Restoran Gim Cheng, also known as Gim Cheng Dim Sum Restaurant, in Taman Daya. This place offers a wide variety of dim sum dishes at cheap prices under $2. 20 JB Mount Austin Food Places For Coconut Hotpot, Cheap Lok Lok And More This restaurant is said to have more than 50 varieties of dim sum, including their own creations. The wide selection includes fried dim sum such as the Fried Wanto ..read more

Kopiloco by 1993 has affordable breakfast in JB The popularity of Roast & Coffee Retro Garden—a famous breakfast spot in Johor Bahru that many know of—may have overshadowed Kopiloco by 1993, especially because these two eateries are located right next to each other. And yet, I can confidently say that Kopiloco was second to none after visiting both places. FYI, it’s a 15-minute drive from the customs. 15 JB Breakfast Spots To Eat At The Next Time You Cross The Causeway Early To Avoid Jams We got the popular Peanut French Toast (RM8.80/~S$2.50) to try first. I’m not the biggest fan of ..read more

A Slow Cup is a hidden cafe at Robertson Walk Shopping Centre You wouldn’t expect a cafe to be inside a nail salon, but the subject of this article is one such case. At Robertson Walk Shopping Centre, you’ll find A Slow Cup, a newish cafe that’s nestled within Painted Nail Bar. A Slow Cup mainly focuses on coffee-based drinks, but they also have a selection of teas and non-caffeinated beverages as well. They also have a rotating pastry menu, with offerings including Sourdough Walnut Banana Cake ($6),  Lemon Olive Oil Cake ($7), and a savoury Smoked Sausage Quiche ($7.20), to name a few ..read more

Qi Lai Feng has Chinese fish pot dishes till 2am in Geylang With the abundance of eateries such as Tai Er and Tanyu Singapore these days, I have a difficult time choosing a place whenever I crave these Chinese fish dishes. That is until I tried Qi Lai Feng, an eatery in Geylang whose signature fish pots wiped the floor with the aforementioned brands—in my opinion, at least. Qi Lai Feng offers two types of fish pots. The first sees your choice of fish cooked in a wooden barrel filled with soup, while the second is a “dry” version prepared with dried chilli and peppercorns. Both these pots ar ..read more

Ne Ne Neko is a Japanese cafe by day and an izakaya bar at night The food scene in Paya Lebar has been bustling thanks to the hustle of more than 150 F&B stores at Paya Lebar Square and PLQ. One of the newest additions to this whopping number is Ne Ne Neko, a Japanese-themed cafe that doubles as an izakaya bar at night. 11 Japanese Bakeries In Singapore For Sweet Potato Doughnut, Mochi Cheese Bun And More My colleague and I dropped by sometime after 2pm, and we tried a lovely range of their cafe offerings, including two mains, a side, two drinks, and a dessert. The first item on our ..read more