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Trio of laksa singapura, laksa penang, and laksa johor

LaksaMana, Bedok Corner: “An academic study in all things Laksa”

Bedok Affordable (≤$25) Laksa
3 Apr 2021
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Image of Carpaccio from Buona Terra

Buona Terra, Scotts Rd: “Italian fare that’s phenomenally creative”

Orchard Road Premium ($61-$150) Italian
2 Apr 2021
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Image of fried chicken from Wildfire chicken & burgers

Where to eat: 10 fried chicken joints that we swear by

Singapore Affordable (≤$25) Fried Chicken
1 Apr 2021
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La Boca 2 2

New in town: La Boca Bistro Bar, Kampong Glam — Fun Caribbean fare you won’t forget

Bugis Mid-Range ($26-60) Casual Dining
30 Mar 2021
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Collage of Enjoy Eating House Bar and Bowl of Singapore style Chilli Prawns

Relish in an afternoon of local favourites at Enjoy Eating House & Bar

Orchard Road Mid-Range ($26-60) Casual Dining
30 Mar 2021
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Image of Chef Cheryl Koh

PROFILE: Cheryl Koh, Les Amis — “A good dessert has the undeniable ability to make people smile.”

Singapore Dessert
30 Mar 2021
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Image of Boneless Steamed Chicken Rice Set from Cluck Republic

New in town: Cluck Republic, Circular Rd — Snazzy servings of chicken rice

Macpherson Affordable (≤$25) Chicken Rice
30 Mar 2021
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Image of Basil weaving with the floor loom

Craft Atelier: The crafting, weaving, and loom emporium for the crafts enthusiast

Singapore Events
29 Mar 2021
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Image of Sizzling Pork Sisig from Kuya's Kusinang Pinoy

Kuya’s Kusinang Pinoy, Bugis: “High-spirited and hearty Filipino cooking.”

Bugis Affordable (≤$25)
27 Mar 2021
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Image of steamboat and bbq buffet at Shine Chill & Grill

New in town: Shine Chill & Grill, Outram — Free-flow grilled seafood and steamboat combos

Outram Mid-Range ($26-60) Buffets
23 Mar 2021
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Image of nasi lemak and side dishes from Grandma's Recipe

New in town: Grandma’s Recipe, Punggol — The north-eastern Nasi Lemak galore

Punggol Affordable (≤$25) Nasi Lemak
23 Mar 2021
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Image of a plate of Steak Frites from Aux Bacchanales

New in town: Aux Bacchanales, Plaza Singapura — A neat taste of France

Dhoby Ghaut Mid-Range ($26-60) French
23 Mar 2021
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Image of Ibérico Chorizo, Confit Potatoes & Soft Eggs from Kulto

Kulto, Amoy St: “Equal parts tasty, classy, and fun.”

Telok Ayer Mid-Range ($26-60) Spanish
22 Mar 2021
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Collage of Rails signage with Soul Slider

New in town: Rails, Tanjong Pagar — Pei Pa Kao cocktails and chicken bites in steampunk-inspired bar

Tanjong Pagar Mid-Range ($26-60) Casual Dining
16 Mar 2021
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Waffle with ice cream from Phat Chic Forever

New in town: Phat Chic Forever, Jalan Besar — Funky ice cream and waffles

Jalan Besar Affordable (≤$25) Cafe
16 Mar 2021
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Image of different dishes from rollie ollie

New in town: Rollie Ollie, Woods Square — Sushi rolls and poke bowls in the West

Woodlands Affordable (≤$25)
16 Mar 2021
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Double Phat Bro from Phat Burger Bro

Phat Burger Bro, River Valley: “Order a double and get your hands dirty.”

River Valley Mid-Range ($26-60) Western
13 Mar 2021
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A bowl of Seafood Alfredo fromThe Bravery

The Bravery, Amoy St: “Courageous, but it needs work.”

Tanjong Pagar Mid-Range ($26-60) Cafe
12 Mar 2021
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Seafood Congee from Reimondo Seafood Congee 1

Reimondo Seafood Congee, Pasir Ris: “Snazzy and exciting.”

Pasir Ris Affordable (≤$25) Asian Fusion
12 Mar 2021
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Air Max 90 'swoosh Mart' 1 3

Nike’s new Air Max 90 takes fried chicken love to a whole new level

Singapore Premium ($61-$150) Fried Chicken
9 Mar 2021
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Image of grain bowls from Maisons Bowl

New in town: Maisons Bowl, Sin Ming — Affordable and nutritious grain bowls

Marymount Affordable (≤$25) Healthy
9 Mar 2021
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top-down shot of IRVINS x Pezzo Salted Egg Pizza

IRVINS x Pezzo: Pizza for salted egg lovers

Singapore Localities Affordable (≤$25) Pizza
9 Mar 2021
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A bowl of Char Siew Roast Pork Noodle from Sinful Roast

Sinful Roast, Geylang: “Peppa pig can’t even.”

Geylang Affordable (≤$25) Chinese (Pan-regional)
5 Mar 2021
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Gili Bowl from Moam Poke & Acai

New in town: Moam Poke & Acai, Beach Rd — Indonesian-inspired poke bowls

Bugis Affordable (≤$25) Indonesian
2 Mar 2021
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ATECOOKIES.SG: Are these $5.50 NY-style cookies on Beach Road actually worth it?

Lavender Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop
20 Oct 2026
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Singapore Things To Do & Activities
20 Oct 2026

11 best Chinese restaurants in Singapore that we can vouch for

Singapore Mid-Range ($26-60) Fine Dining
19 Oct 2026
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15 best maid agencies in Singapore to keep your house spick and span [Oct 2026]

Singapore Home & Living
19 Oct 2026
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The Daily Fiesta: $4.90 tacos at this hawker stall sells out in 1 hr – worth the hype?

Bedok Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop
19 Oct 2026
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Restoran Ahmad Muzakin: Muslim-owned claypot chicken rice joint with tender duck & must-try crispy wings

Kuala Lumpur Affordable (≤$25) Casual Dining
19 Oct 2026