Restaurants

[OFFER BELOW - PAYA LEBAR, SINGAPORE] I've had @chensmapotofu quite a few times at their Buona Vista outlet, and I'm glad they are now closer to home in the east at PLQ mall! Love their quality chuka dishes at reasonable prices 😍

One of the dishes we liked best was their Yurinchi Chicken 🐔 ($10.90), as it was not only huge and meaty, but really well flavoured with sweet and savoury notes 😍 the chicken was well marinated as the flavours definitely penetrated the meat deep. The crust was crispy and you can taste something like a yuzu honey and shoyu mix. Quite addictive and I recommend getting this to share!

You also need to get their Mushroom Fries 🍄 ($5.90)! It's so addictive omg with its light crispy batter and slightly juicy interior. You can taste the umami coming from the mushroom as well. The added spice from the chilli and peppercorns made it even more addictive!

How can you come Chen and not order their Mapo Don 🍚 ($12.90)? It was comforting, with rich savoury flavours coming from the sauce. It was meaty, spicy and yet numbing. If you love your spice, you can get them at 3 different levels with this dish.

🚨 Now for the offer, from 28th to 30th Oct 2025, you can get their Mapo Don at just $3 by following them on FB, IG or Tiktok! This is limited to 1 per person only, not valid with other discounts or promotions.

Thank you @chensmapotofu for the food and @untoldsg for the invite!

[BEAUTY WORLD, SINGAPORE] Having tried @tsukijikaisendon, I had to try @zushishou knowing that they are from the same owners. Undoubtedly, their sashimi quality is similar though I find myself liking the seasoned sushi rice from Tsukiji more.

Their Kaisen Don 🐟 ($20.90) is really a sight to behold. Incredibly thick sashimi slices of hamachi, salmon and scallops is really the dream of every sashimi lover. Their hamachi is probably my favourite, due to its sweet, clean and fatty flavour. I don't think I need to say much given the visuals of the bowl 🤣 really worth it considering how much sashimi you're getting!

If you like variety, their Irodori Chirashi Don 🐟 ($19.90) might be your go-to. The sashimi here is chunky, and you get tuna, mackerel and a tiny bit of uni in addition to the ones mentioned above. The uni is my favourite, as it was like a shot of seafood flavour that was intense but clean.

Somehow the rice here seems under seasoned as compared to that of Tsukiji, but still good! My only other gripe is that their using some kind of wasabi paste, not the freshly grated one but I guess it's difficult to achieve that given the affordable price point.

Definitely coming back for more!

[TELOK AYER, SINGAPORE] @theflyingsquirrelsg may not sound like a place that sells Japanese food, but I can tell you they do whip up a good dishes. Finally tried their lunch sets and although it isn't cheap, it was a satisfying meal nonetheless.

Their Summer Chirashi Set 🐟 ($26) comes with a pretty sizable bowl with an appetizer, salad and miso soup. The chirashi bowl had quite an assortment of sashimi chunks, including one of my favourites: the Hamachi. All sashimi chunks were really fresh and they were already seasoned with shoyu. These were really enjoyable with their rice, as their rice was perfectly seasoned with vinegar. The touch of freshly grated wasabi was crucial, as it provided a fresh aromatic dimension without giving much heat. Sides and all were good but nothing mindblowing.

We had Yuzu Seafood Ceviche Japanese Tacos 🌮 ($18 for a pair) and it was good though I wished it was bigger.

The vibes were quite interesting, as it was literally a hole-in-the-wall at a corner of a street. It would say it was good but definitely not mindblowing. Do go if you don't mind spending on some quality Japanese food!

[FARRER PARK, SINGAPORE] I am soooo glad my friend introduced me to this Mexican restaurant @fuegomesa, as their food quality was a complete pleasant surprise. This may be my top spot for Mexican food yet 🏆.

We started off with some Loaded Nachos 🧀 ($19.90) and this was hella satisfying. The toppings were so generous I couldn't see the layer of chips underneath 😁 from incredibly soft Chipotle chicken to fresh tomatoes and guacamole, the flavours are rich yet somehow balanced.

The Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas 🐔 ($17.90) came next, and this was so well executed. The chipotle chicken here was chunkier and somehow smokier, and it was so rich with cheese flavours. The skin is surprisingly still crispy in some parts. This really warmed my heart 🤣

Lastly, the Birria Beef Tacos 🐮 ($16 for 2) was yet another hit. This can get overly salty in most places but not here! The beefy flavours are strong yet not too surfeiting. Beef was so soft I almost couldn't feel it when I bit through.

As this was located in the heartlands, you can use CDC vouchers which is a bonus. Great vibes, great food, this is great for any occasion 😍 can't wait to be back!

[BISHAN, SINGAPORE] If you are living around the area and you need a good solid Thai food fix, @galangal.sg is an amazing option. Big portions and quality food is what you will get 😍

We had many dishes, but the one that stuck with me most is their Thai Prawn Cakes 🦐($10.90 for 5). These prawn cakes were hefty and meaty and fried really well! It didn't feel too oily and it was so aromatic.

Their Clear Tom Yum Soup Seafood 🦑($17.90) is also a must get, due to its spicy kick and aromatic seafood sweetness. It was packed with loads of seafood which were really fresh! Do get their Honey Garlic Fried Chicken 🐔 ($16.90) too, as it was really well executed, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior.

As for carbs, both their Pineapple Fried Rice 🍍($15.90) and Prawn Pad Thai 🦐 ($15.90) were great choices, as the former had a slight smoky flavour and was flavourful, while the latter was still al dente with a spicy tangy flavour! Definitely executed well too.

You can't miss their desserts here as well, as their Thai Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream 🍍🍨($12.90) was so unique! The pineapple was sweet, juicy and just slightly savoury. Paired well with the ice cream hehe.

Now this is an option to consider if you stay nearby! All portions ordered were upsized ones, and it was worth it given the price charged. Thank you @galangal.sg for the invite!

[KOVAN, SINGAPORE] Why did it take me so long to try this place??? Recently me and my friends decided to try out some peranakan food and the food here slaps hard 😍

There is one dish you MUST order, and that is their Honey Pork 🍯 ($12.80 for small). This dish was the ultimate flavour bomb. Sweet and savoury, the pork slices were very well executed due to its tender meat and the amount of sauce that is coated around it. It was incredibly smoky as well, without being bitter at all. Such an additive dish I can eat with rice alone!

The Bakwan Kepeting 🍗 ($12.80 for small) will be my next recommendation. Yes the soup might look plain, but it had a good comforting flavour that will make you go for seconds! This soup came with 5 HUGE meatballs that were tender, flavourful and of course, meaty.

Ayam Buah Keluak 🍫 ($15.80 for small) is another rice stealer, with a very thick, flavourful sauce that is just slightly spicy and sour. The earthy flavour comes deep from the buak keluak, and it's actually my first time trying this! Little did I know that it tastes like chocolate by itself??? However, I do have a gripe though... The chicken wasn't marinated long enough for the flavour to penetrate all the way in.

The Nyonya Chap Chye ($16.20 for large) was decent, nothing to shout out about. Do get their Nasi Kuning 🍚 ($1.40) to accompany all the dishes for that extra coconut kick!

With their comforting dishes and warm service, I'm definitely coming back for more 😍

[ORCHARD, SINGAPORE] @namnamnoodlebar has always been quite a staple for Vietnamese food in the town area, and I'm glad to announce that they have come up with new dishes to feed the crowd 😍

The Beef Steak & Eggs 🥩 ($15.90) is a Vietnamese rendition of the western dish, and I must say I prefer this more. There's nothing like crispy fluffy banh mi, dipped in egg yolk and a savoury braise sauce, paired with tender slices of beef. This was very comforting, with loads of flavour coming from the mushrooms and onions!

For a more "green" option, the Lemongrass-Chilli Shaking Chicken Vermicelli 🥗 ($15.90) may be a dish people would go for, and I can understand why! You can control the salt levels with the amount of sauce you put, and this has loads of fresh flavours to make you want more. Chicken cubes were tender too!

There is a new salad addition too; the Rice Paper Salad 🥗 ($14.50) is very interesting, as it's raw rice paper with vegetables and cuttlefish! Unfortunately, this is not something I might go for, as it was quite tough & chewy 😂 a beer bite for some people maybe?

As for drinks, the new Golden Zest Cold Brew ($7.50) was really refreshing! I like how the orange juice and coffee complemented well, with some sweetness coming from the honey cream too.

This is a good option for work or no-frills lunch if you are nearby! 😋 Thank you @namnamnoodlebar for the invite!

[HOLLAND VILLAGE, SINGAPORE] You don't get much vibes here, but what you are maximising is the food quality and value. You get really quality ingredients at a really affordable price!

The Irodori Chirashi Don ($19.90) was a total winner for me. At such an affordable price, you get a heaping amount of seafood ingredients, which includes some premium ones as well. All the sashimi chunks were hefty and I particularly enjoyed the little surprises within like the uni, aburi otoro and hamachi. Even the tamago was very well done, really fragrant and not too sweet.

We got a Sashimi Mori 4 Kinds ($24.90) to share, and my oh my were the slices THICK. Every piece was so fresh, and I particularly enjoyed the Hamachi, as it was so succulent.

This was such a treat, knowing that I will probably spend at least 30% more in other places of similar quality. My only gripe is that they use the fake kind of wasabi, which really did not help to elevate the taste of the sashimi. Definitely still a very satisfying meal that I thoroughly enjoyed!

[RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE] Easily the top 3 ramen in Singapore. I was looking forward to trying this new ramen restaurant @menshox_sg that has opened recently, and it definitely did not disappoint.

The Toripaitan Ramen ($17) was HEAVY in its chicken essence and full of umami flavours. If you like a deep rich tonkotsu kind of soup, then this is for you. Although the soup tasted really meaty, it was surprisingly clean and well-layered without any odour. The al dente noodles managed to catch alot of the soup and it was so slurp worthy! They don't neglect the toppings too, as the char siu slices were very tender and flavourful. Egg was expensive at an additional $3, but it was perfectly cooked and rather huge.

If you are a big eater, please get their kaedama or additional portion of noodles, as the first order is free. A tip is to request a bowl of their plain chicken broth to add into your leftover ramen soup with the extra noodles. You will be surprised, the chicken broth is not salty at all, but FULL OF FLAVOUR. That creamy tone is really from boiling the chicken bones for hours. This gives an extra depth to the soup, while reducing its saltiness!

This was such an enjoyable experience (which you can tell from my empty bowl). Service was good as well and there wasn't much of a queue surprisingly! Really recommend y'all ramen lovers out there to give this a try 😍

[SOMESET, SINGAPORE] If you are looking for some good fusion dishes, @chenmapo_doufu's new concept Chen's Kitchen is really one place to consider!

I've always thought Mapo Tofu needs to be spicy for it to be delicious, little did I know that their White version 🍲 ($28.90) is equally as delicious. With just the "ma" from the peppercorns, this was very garlicky as well which makes it an ultimate rice stealer.

Speaking of which, their Fatty Egg Garlic Chahan 🍚 ($12.90) will make a good accompaniment to the dishes. It had loads of umami and flavour, all without being too savoury. The rice itself was very fluffy and soaked up the flavour of the wagyu fat well!

We also couldn't get enough of their Kurozu Kurobuta 🐷 ($22.90), due to its relatively tender, rich meat in a sweet savoury sauce. It's like sweet sour pork, but zhnged up to another level.

To pair their savoury dishes, their Chen's Ginger Ale ($6.90) and Mala Pecan Ice Cream ($4.80) are interesting choices. Both drink and dessert have mala incorporated in them and I tell you, I found them both really delicious!

Actually can't wait to bring people here to try out more dishes. If you are coming here during lunch, their lunch sets can be quite affordable and substantial, ranging between $15-20 per set. Thank you Chen's for the invite 😍

[DHOBY GHAUT, SINGAPORE] Just look at those cuties, how can I eat them?! @kemingbingsat_sg offers quite a huge variety of quality dishes at affordable prices that would fit most occasions! We tried so many dishes and here are my must-orders:

Happiness Lava Egg Waffles 🥚 ($6.90 for 4) - those are the cuties I was talking about. Best eaten hot, they were so soft and fluffy, with a melty cheesy custard which accentuated the richness of the waffle. This will make either a good breakfast or an appetizer!

Char Siew Rice 🍖 ($10.90) - this was such a surprise bomb. The char siew came in thick slices, and they were so succulent and flavourful. Definitely top 5 char siew I've had so far. You can even customise it and ask for more fatty cuts! The rice was also fluffy and great to have on its own.

If you like your milk tea thick, then the Little Bear Iced HK Milk Tea ☕ ($4.90) is for you. This milk tea was very thick, smooth and yet not too sweet, and it does not get watered down because the Ice Bear just adds more milk tea as it melts down. An absolute delight to have.

We were quite impressed overall by the dishes served! Definitely coming back again. Thank you @kemingbingsat_sg for the food!

[ORCHARD, SINGAPORE] These photos really don't do justice to how much we loved both dishes we ordered! I have had @picolino.sg a few times and these 2 dishes really don't go wrong.

Cacio E Pepe ($19) is a simple pasta dish that is hard to do very well, but Picolino nailed it with their rendition. The Malfade pasta was the right choice, catching cheese and pepper well at every grove. It was al dente and we loved the chewy texture! The cheese pepper sauce itself was GLORIOUS. It was flavourful but not too intense, and the cheese was the right amount as it wasn't too cloying. The fried egg was a nice touch, with gooey yolk to add extra richness.

I also finally tried the Picolino's Burrata Pizza ($28) and I was ADDICTED. The pesto sauce was really garlicky and the tomato sauce further accentuated the fresh flavour from this pizza. The crust at the bottom was surprisingly crispy, although it seemed soaked with all the sauces. The cherry on top is the burrata cheese, which added extra richness!

After dining at picolino a couple of times, I feel like their dishes can be a big hit or a miss sometimes, but these 2 dishes will definitely make your belly happy. Can't wait to be back to eat these 2 again 🤣