Toppen Shopping Centre, anchored by IKEA Tebrau, stands as a premier destination for leisure and retail therapy. Housing over 300 stores, it also introduces The Topp, a pioneering rooftop community hub, setting it apart as a distinctive destination. With 4 levels of retail and entertainment experiences, Toppen Shopping Centre also offers an abundance of dining options. The choices may seem overwhelming, but fear not! We’ve got you covered with the list of top 10 dining spots in Toppen Shopping Centre to help you navigate through your choices effortlessly. 1. Dookki (L3.06) Credit Originating f ..read more

Weekends are meant for us to relax and let our hair down after a long week of work or school. Need a reason to venture out of your home? Well, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel gives you a deliciously compelling one with its luxurious Sunday Epicurean Brunch! Say goodbye to lazy Sundays and prepare yourself for a trifecta of culinary experiences. Yes, you heard it right. Instead of sticking to a single buffet venue, the Sunday Epicurean Brunch allows you to experience restaurant-hopping at not one, not two, but three different outlets! Adding to the excitement are 15 live stations, strategica ..read more

After a busy week at work, we all deserve a break and a cosy spot with delicious food is the perfect escape. With the abundance of cafes in JB, there’s always something new to uncover. Recently, we stumbled upon a hidden gem nestled in Austin Crest— Maan Maan Haang, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you. Credit | Credit Adding to its appeal, Maan Maan Haang is situated adjacent to 33 Noodle House but is devoid of any conspicuous signage. Occupying merely half of a shop lot, this dining spot might escape notice with a cursory glance. Its facade features a wooden door and quaint vintage deco ..read more

Ever find yourself gravitating towards PLQ Mall in Paya Lebar rather than City Plaza? Well, one of our readers had recommended Aunty Lily Kitchen, tucked away in the latter. Intrigued, I decided to see what the fuss was about. Venturing through numerous clothing and jewellery shops in the vintage-looking mall, I eventually located the food court at level 5. It felt like time stood still; nothing had changed since my last visit a couple of years back. Aunty Lily Kitchen, as the name suggests, is owned by 63-year-old Aunty Lily herself (pictured left) with the assistance of her sister-in-law ..read more

Floss buns are a common sight in bakeries all over Singapore, but have you ever had massive floss breads the size of a large plate? Hao Bang General Wholesales Trading is an old-school bakery in Yishun known for its enormous floss buns that could feed a whole family! Don’t be fooled by its industrial sounding name— Hao Bang General Wholesales Trading is indeed a bakery. The famous huge floss breads are displayed right outside the store, and come with an assortment of fillings, including ham, cheese, chicken bakkwa, tuna and egg. Depending on which fillings you pick, the giant floss breads cos ..read more

While we’re still basking in the excitement of KKV‘s debut outlet in Bukit Bintang, the team is already gearing up to venture into Penang. The new outlet is slated to open at Sunway Carnival Mall in June, so get ready for some shopping fun! Credit KKV, the leading brand under the KK Group umbrella, offers products tailored to various lifestyles. Established in 2019, it swiftly gained popularity as a key anchor store in China’s shopping centres. Expanding its reach, KKV opened its first international outlet in Bukit Bintang, KL earlier this year. Credit – KK Group Centred on lifestyle offerings ..read more

If you are looking for the perfect spot to satisfy your late-night cravings, look no further. Beauty in The Pot is offering a whopping 30% discount on all steamboat ingredients! Credit – Beauty in The Pot The offer excludes soup bases, condiments and drinks, and is applicable after 10pm at all Beauty in The Pot outlets which are open till 3am daily. From crisp vegetables to tender meats, the local steamboat chain boasts a wide selection of over 140 fresh ingredients that complement their 8 signature broths. Credit – Beauty in The Pot With some high-end dishes such as the Speciality Meat Platte ..read more

“You live in Bukit Panjang? So ulu, but got nice ke kou mian.” As someone who’s lived my whole life in Bukit Panjang, I know this statement all too well. Hey, my neighbourhood may be an often ‘neglected’ one, but at least people know of Hai Xian Zhu Zhou; some even travel here specifically for its tasty ke kou mian. The idea of this review came to me while I was previously working on a Bukit Panjang food guide. I was rather surprised to discover that the stall hadn’t been covered on our site, despite its popularity and how synonymous it has become with my area. So, why not? I couldn’t pass up ..read more

When we talk wine, price tends to reflect prestige, heritage and depth of flavour. However, many renowned vineyards produce hidden gems that defy their modest price tags. Here are 11 ‘cheap’ wine gems, all priced under S$40, that we enjoyed before, during and after doing our research. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual sipper, we think they promise outsize value considering their price. They are arranged in ascending order of price and no.5 is our Editor-in-Majesty Pavin’s favourite. 1. Beauchatel Cabernet Sauvignon Half Bottle, 375ml Credit – Beauchatel Wine type: Cabernet Sau ..read more

“Big and juicy prawns!” Was the first thing that caught my attention among the numerous reader-recommended stalls. I now had a newfound desire to discover the truth. How big and juicy can a prawn be? Let’s meet Jack Teo, 63, owner of Adam Rd (三哥) Prawn Noodle at Newton Food Centre. He is also the eldest brother of Teo Aik Cheng and Teo Aik Hua, both of whom run a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed stall — Adam Rd Noo Cheng Big Prawn Noodle and Zhi Wei Xian Zion Big Prawn Noodle respectively. Having learned the prawn mee trade from his father at the ripe age of 13, Teo used to run the famed 2nd-gen ..read more