10 Events And Foods To Throw Your Ang Bao Money At After CNY
Didn’t it feel like 2018 just began? And yet here we are mid-February, with Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year just around the corner.
While it may seem like our lives will return to being mundane after the festivities, we’ve got some interesting food and events lined up for you for the rest of February.
Let’s get to it!
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1. Gardens By The Bay: Spring Surprise 2018
From 14 February 2018 to 25 February 2018, celebrate Chinese New Year with Gardens By The Bay! Spring Surprise 2018 will feature fun activities and attractions perfect for the whole family.
[caption id="attachment_33152" align="aligncenter" width="1670"] Image Credit: Spring Surprise Facebook[/caption]As part of Spring Surprise, there will be multiple events held from 14 to 25 February 2018.
On 14 February, bring your loved ones to the SuperTree Grove where the Singapore Chinese Orchestra will be performing romantic tunes as part of the “Music Oasis: Spring Romance at the Gardens” concert.
For one night only on 17 February, there will be dance performances at the SuperTree Grove – from the impressive Lion Dance performance, to belly dancers and intriguing contortionists. Keep a look out for the roving stilt-walkers for a wonderful photo opportunity!
[caption id="attachment_33153" align="aligncenter" width="1670"] Image Credit: Image Credit: 2. Istana Nature Guided WalkThis Chinese New Year, the Istana is open to the public!
On 17 February 2018, there will be guided walks showcasing the flora, fauna and biodiversity living in the compounds of one of Singapore’s most iconic buildings.
[caption id="attachment_33170" align="aligncenter" width="3264"] Image Credit: National Heritage Board[/caption]The guided walks start at 10am all the way to 4pm and will be conducted hourly. There will be signs on the Istana grounds indicating where you can register for the guided walks.
The guided walks will be $2 for each child aged 3 and above, $4 for PRs and Singaporeans above 13, and $10 for each foreigner aged 13 and above.
Payment will be made on the spot during the registration.
Istana Nature Guided Walk
Venue: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore, 238823
Time: 10am – 4pm
Date: 17 Feb
Website
3. The Luggage Market @ The Adelphi
Do you have old clothes that you need to get rid of? You have a couple of options. Give everything to the Salvation Army, hand them down to another person, or sell them and get some cash!
[caption id="attachment_33158" align="aligncenter" width="2016"] Image Credit: The Luggage Market[/caption]The Luggage Market is back on 18 February 2018 at The Adelphi, and subsequently every Sunday until the end of the year.
If you’re wondering what The Luggage Market is about, it’s a flea market where there will be over 45 booths selling preloved goods and clothing out of luggages. Hence the name.
[caption id="attachment_33159" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: The Luggage Market[/caption]Who knows what you can find at this luggage market? If you’re looking to apply for a booth, you may do so Website
4. Chingay 2018: Cultural Fantasy
The Chingay Parade is back from 23 to 24 February 2018!
[caption id="attachment_33162" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: PAssion Chingay Club Facebook[/caption]This year’s parade returns bigger and grander than before with a multicultural extravaganza – featuring multi-ethnic cultural performances by local talents as well as international acts, elaborately decorated floats, dazzling and colourful costumes, props and stunning light, laser and fireworks displays.
That’s not all, there will also be a street party at the end of the parade!
Tickets range from $40 to $50.
PAssion Card holders get to enjoy 20% off their ticket purchase when they quote the first 4 digits on the PAssion Card or present a valid PAssion Card during purchase while MasterCard holders enjoy a 15% discount on their ticket purchase.
Grab your tickets here!
Chingay 2018: Cultural Fantasy
Venue: F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore, 038975
Date: 23 – 24 Feb
Price: $40 – $50
Website
5. EVITA
If you’re a fan of Broadway musicals, you’d be glad to know that EVITA is coming to Marina Bay Sands from 23 February to 18 March 2018.
[caption id="attachment_33164" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: SISTIC[/caption]The award-winning Broadway and West End production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s iconic musical, tells the story of Eva Peron, the wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron.
Watch as the musical explores her life, from her humble beginnings to the extraordinary wealth, status, and power.
Featuring some of the most beloved songs in theatre, such as “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”, “On This Night Of A Thousand Stars” and “Another Suitcase In Another Hall”.
Ticket price go from $55 to $740 and can be purchased here.
Don’t miss this Broadway classic!
EVITA
Venue: MasterCard Theatre At Marina Bay Sands
Date: 23 Feb – 18 Mar
Price: $55 – $740
Website
6. Russell Peters – Deported World Tour
Russell Peters is bringing his Deported World Tour to Singapore for one night only on 24 February 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!
[caption id="attachment_32294" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Image Credit: Russell Peters – Deported World TourVenue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Date: 24 Feb
Price: $108 – $228
Image Credit: Lunar Pets Fiesta[/caption]
The Fiesta will feature a Lunar Pet Walkathon in the morning, a marketplace selling food, toys and accessories for pets, and even free health checks and free micro-chipping for dogs by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority Of Singapore (AVA).
There will also be a Hongbao Best Dressed competition, where prizes will be given to the top 5 winners. That’s not all, there’s also the Hongbao Dash which is a race for your puppers and doggos.
This Chinese New Year, bring your pets out to The Float @ Marina Bay for a fun day out!
Lunar Pets Fiesta
Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay
Date: 24 Feb
Time: 9am – 3pm
Website
8. Kumar50
Singapore’s most iconic Drag Queen, KUMAR is back! This time for his Golden Jubilee!
Yes, our favourite Drag Queen is turning 50 and he’s celebrating it with everyone with his Kumar50 show at the Capitol Theatre!
[caption id="attachment_31456" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: SISTIC[/caption]From 28 February to 11 March 2018, Kumar will be performing at the Capitol Theatre for 13 shows only!
Watch as Kumar regales us with tales from his birth, growing up, and his career doing standup. Nothing is off the table as he touches on every topic that tickles our funny bone.
No drag performance is complete without lip-syncing. Be prepared for a hilariously entertaining Golden Jubilee as Kumar is joined by his fabulous showgirls, shaking booties and lip-syncing to legends such as Whitney Houston!
Tickets for the Kumar50 are available on Hapz on a name your own price basis, so quote your own price and purchase your tickets here!
Kumar50
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 28 Feb – 11 Mar 2018
Price: Name your price*
Website
*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.
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9. Moosh.sg
Ever since Mr Softee decided to mysteriously disappear from Singapore, there has been a void in our bellies, where soft serves used to be. Sure, Mcdonald’s ice creams were a substitute for a while but we’re craving for more exciting flavours.
Meet Moosh Softserve.
Recently opened at Haji Lane, this Muslim-owned, Halal soft serve ice cream shop has been making waves.
A local favourite and definite must-try is their Ondeh Ondeh Softserve ($4.50 for regular, $6 for large), a concoction that uses Gula Melaka soft serve ice cream topped with desiccated coconut, toasted coconut flakes, and drizzled with pandan fudge sauce.
[caption id="attachment_33172" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Image Credit: Burpple User Brian Xavier[/caption]The soft serve might get a little jelak halfway through, just mix the pandan fudge well and it’ll be fine.
Other interesting flavours include the Nutella Brownies Cheesecake Softserve ($4.50 for regular, $6 for large) and the Apple Crumble Softserve ($4.50 for regular, $6 for large).
Don’t say we bojio, but this soft serve is legit.
Moosh.sg
Address: 44 Haji Lane, Singapore, 189237
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11am – 8pm, Fri – Sun: 11am – 9pm
Website
10. Atap Bar
If you’re looking for a night out with friends or a date with bae, this rooftop bar experience will definitely give you chill vibes after a long day at work.
Located in the Arab Street precinct, Atap Bar will take you back to the old days. Its cosy interior, patterned floors and swing chairs will remind you of your grandma’s kampung.
This family-friendly establishment serves up non-alcoholic, localised bespoke mocktails. With drinks inspired by Malay folklore and traditional songs like “Rasa Sayang”, there’s bound to be a drink for everyone here.
[caption id="attachment_32920" align="aligncenter" width="830"] Image Credit: Atap Bar Facebook[/caption]The “Rasa Sayang” ($14) is a blend of rose infused water mixed with strawberry, mint leaves and more! Just like the folk song itself, this drink captures much of the Malay character.
If you’re feeling a little hungry, they serve up bar snacks such as Honey Wings ($10). Oh and did you know they serve Keropok Lekor ($8) as well? Talk about the perfect snack.
[caption id="attachment_32924" align="aligncenter" width="756"] Image Credit: Atap Bar Facebook[/caption]If that isn’t already convincing enough, Atap Bar also provides games you used to play back in primary school. From old maid to five stones, relieve your childhood memories and brag about how good you were at these games back then.
[caption id="attachment_32925" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Atap Bar Facebook[/caption]With a lot of thought put into the concept for this modern kampong bar – it’s definitely one of Singapore’s hidden gems you don’t want to miss.
Atap Bar
Address: 48 Arab Street, Level 5 Singapore 199745
Opening Hours: Mon: 7pm – 12am, Wed – Thurs: 5pm – 12am, Fri: 5pm – 1am, Sat: 3pm – 1am, Sun: 3pm – 12am, Tue: Closed
Website
This month may be short, but there certainly isn’t any shortage of events and food to keep us occupied.
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Grab Your Lightsabers (And Running Shoes), The STAR WARS RUN Is Coming Back In May!
STAR WARS fans, Jedis and Sith Lords alike, get ready. Prepare your lightsabers because the STAR WARS RUN is back and registration is now open!
[caption id="attachment_33120" align="aligncenter" width="2888"] Image Credit: STAR WARS RUN[/caption]This year’s night run will take place on 5 May 2018 at the F1 Pit Building and the Marina Bay Area.
Choose Your Side
Together with the STAR WARS Festival happening on 4 May 2018, the STAR WARS RUN 2018 is a unique event featuring the iconic characters and storyline from the award-winning franchise.
[caption id="attachment_33119" align="aligncenter" width="2888"] Image Credit: STAR WARS RUN[/caption]The Race Village will include food and drink stalls, STAR WARS-themed activities and interaction opportunities as well as outdoor screenings of STAR WARS movies.
The participants of the STAR WARS RUN will be able to choose between the Light side of The Force and join the Rebellion, or tread on the dark path of the Dark side. There will be different running routes depending on the side you choose.
[caption id="attachment_33118" align="aligncenter" width="2888"] Image Credit: STAR WARS RUN[/caption]However, both routes will feature themed engagement zones with music and light projections as well as many fun photo opportunities.
New Running Category And Flag-Off
This year’s STAR WARS RUN will have 3 categories instead of 2.
There will be the competitive 10km run, the non-competitive 5.4km run, and the all-new 540m Young Jedi Dash, for kids!
The flag-off for this year will be different as well. With the participants from the Dark and Light side for the non-competitive 5.4km run, running in opposite directions.
From now till 14 March 2018, runners who participated in the STAR WARS RUN 2017 and early sign-ups, will be able to enjoy a special registration price!
Registration price details can be seen below:
[caption id="attachment_33116" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Image Credit: STAR WARS RUN[/caption]Of course, what themed run doesn’t have a themed race pack?
STAR WARS RUN 2018 participants will be able to bring home limited edition STAR WARS merchandise exclusive to this year’s race pack!
Each race pack will include a STAR WARS RUN event tee, tote bag, picnic mat, and a race bib. You will also receive the finisher tee depending on the category of the run you signed up for and finisher medals. For the kids in the Young Jedi Dash, they will receive the race pack as well as a STAR WARS RUN plush bag clip.
So what are you waiting for? Get the whole family and register for the STAR WARS RUN 2018 Also read Play Glo-Up Versions Of Hopscotch And Jenga At The Coolest Playground, Gastrobeats
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Play Glo-Up Versions Of Hopscotch And Jenga At The Coolest Playground, Gastrobeats
If you liked Gastrobeats last year, then we have good news for you.
From 9 March to 1 April 2018, Singapore’s largest carnival, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is collaborating with Gastrobeats, in conjunction with i Light Marina Bay 2018.
[caption id="attachment_33064" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: Xavier Lur[/caption]Gastrobeats previously debuted in i Light Marina Bay 2017 and will find its new home at the Promontory, providing a colourful neon glowing playground for everyone.
A Spectacular Neon Playground
This year, Gastrobeats will feature new activities such as LED-lit hula hoop stations as well as glow-in-the-dark versions of our childhood games such as hopscotch, Twister, Jenga, floor pong, chess, and even Paintball!
[caption id="attachment_33068" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: Xavier Lur[/caption]That’s not all, for 3 consecutive Sundays from 18 March, there will be a retail market and eco-craft workshops hosted by Terra SG to educate and encourage the public to care for the environment.
Visitors can also participate in the complimentary weekly mass workouts organised as a part of the Fitness By The Bay programme, in collaboration with Pure Fitness and Pure Yoga.
There will also be musical performances from Friday to Sunday, with acts including indie-pop band M1LDL1FE, alternative rock band Cadence, and hip hop collective Mediocre Haircut Crew.
[caption id="attachment_33065" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: M1LDL1FE Facebook[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33066" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @cadencesg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33067" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @mhc.sg[/caption]Lastly, on 31 March, Gastrobeats will host the ILLUMI FEST RUN where participants will be splashed with glow-in-the-dark water while they traverse various activity zones that includes a giant ILLUMI slide and ILLUMI splash box.
Open daily from 4pm to 11pm (except Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when it will start from 3pm), admission to the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is completely free!
To get yourself credit for rides and games, you can purchase them online beforehand or while you’re on-site.
Gastrobeats @ i Light Marina Bay
Venue: The Promontory, 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore, 018940
Date: 9 Mar – 1 Apr 2018
Website
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The Definitive Guide To Not Appearing ‘Suaku’ At An Art Festival
If you’re clueless as to how you should behave appropriately at an Art festival or exhibition, you’re certainly not alone.
It’s absolutely fine if you do not know how to act or what to say at certain art installations because we’ve come up with some fool proof steps that you can apply at any art festival or exhibition.
1. Nod (But Not Too Fervently) At Every Installation
Sometimes, the artist statements can be too cheem for the layman, and you’re just not able to fully comprehend what the artist is trying to convey.
But you don’t want people to know that you don’t know. So you pretend and you nod.
One of the most stunning installations is the Flowers And People – Dark interactive installation at National Gallery Singapore. The installation changes with every movement that visitors make. Each visual you see can never be replicated and is completely unique
[caption id="attachment_32874" align="aligncenter" width="480"] GIF Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]2. Do The “Steve Jobs”
No, not invent the iPhone. You know that thing he does where he rubs his thumb and index finger in an inquisitive fashion?
Lai we show you.
[caption id="attachment_32875" align="aligncenter" width="480"] GIF Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]This technique will be applicable in The House Is Crumbling sculptural installation, where visitors can interact and create different structures using the moveable pillows.
3. Use Words Like “Nuance” A Lot
To look like you know your stuff, you have to speak in their language.
[caption id="attachment_32876" align="aligncenter" width="480"] GIF Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]For optimal effect, do this in an art exhibition where everything is quieter, like the Colours Of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay exhibition at the Gallery.
This weekend and next, National Gallery Singapore’s opening hours will be extended and admission is FREE for all exhibitions including Century of Light which features Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay, and Between Worlds: Raden Saleh and Juan Luna.
4. Bring Up And Mention Any Art Experience You’ve Had
The good thing about receiving your education in Singapore, is that Arts & Crafts is a subject in Primary school. And for most people, that is probably the only time they did anything remotely “artsy”.
So use it. “Wah I remember when I was doing my graduation project and I had to create something similar to this. It was damn tough. Legit.”
If any of your friends decide to call your bluff, ignore them and move on. Life’s too short.
An interesting installation is the A Stitch In Time exhibit at the National Gallery Singapore, where members of the public stitched and sewed their names, pictures, poems, and personal keepsakes on to a large piece of white cloth.
[caption id="attachment_32877" align="aligncenter" width="1732"] Image Credit: National Gallery Singapore[/caption]5. Bring A Friend Who Can “Art” And Let Them Do The Talking
If you don’t know what to say, say nothing. Let your friend do the talking. If you don’t understand something, get them to explain.
[caption id="attachment_32878" align="aligncenter" width="480"] GIF Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]But then again, you’re at an art festival, why are you “studying” the pieces?
Go enjoy yourself!
Disconnect and immerse yourself in Walk, Walk, Walk: Search, Deviate, Reunite exhibit.
It’s a labyrinth with virtual projections of different landscapes such as a bamboo forest, wheat field and cherry blossom forest, as well as strangely catchy music that we cannot get enough of.
Light To Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations is on from 19 January to 28 January 2018 at National Gallery Singapore and around the Civic District.
Mai tu liao, bring your friends and family down to the Light To Night Festival for a blinding good time!
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Light To Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations
Venue: Civic District
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
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11 Artsy Events And Tantalising Eats For An Exciting End To January
It’s finally 2018!
We’re back in January, the “Monday” of the year. We’re all feeling sian but no worries, we’ve got some artsy AF events and great food for you to make it through the rest of this huge “Monday”.
Let DiscoverSG be your lobang. Let’s go!
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1. Art From The Streets
From 13 January 2018 to 3 June 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists will be showcasing their most provocative works for the first time in Singapore.
[caption id="attachment_32197" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: Artsy[/caption]Titled Art from the Streets, this ground-breaking exhibition will trace the 40 years of street art, from its beginnings to the urban art form that it is today.
The exhibition will feature a series of live paintings that are created on-site by some of the most iconic street artists as well as new and upcoming names such as Spain’s Felipe Pantone, Singapore’s Speak Cryptic and Yok & Sheryo.
The new artworks are specially created for the exhibition, to showcase the diversity of the street art movement and how it is relevant to society in present times.
That’s not all, there will also be large-scale mural paintings, videos, prints, installations, archival material, drawings, and sketches from 50 of the biggest names in street art.
The ArtScience Museum will also be shining a spotlight on artworks from upcoming SouthEast Asian street artists.
Art from the Streets
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Date: 13 Jan 2018 – 3 Jun 2018
Image Credit: World Snack Fair Facebook[/caption]
Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the World Snack Fair gathers hundred over brands of snacks from all over the world.
Expect to find snacks from Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and SouthEast Asia. There’ll also be a Character cafe and a Cosplay Competition!
This is a fair for the serious snackers and anime fans.
World Snack Fair
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 19 – 21 Jan 2018
Website
3. Light To Night Festival 2018
The Light To Night Festival is back from 19 to 28 January 2018, once again painting the Civic District in a shower of stunningly vibrant light displays, installations, and creative works of art.
[caption id="attachment_32821" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: National Gallery Singapore[/caption]As one of the marquee events of Singapore Art Week, the festival is set to expand from an anniversary celebration by the National Gallery Singapore, to a district-wide arts festival, in collaboration with The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, and The Esplanade.
The theme for this year is “Colour Sensations”. Visitors will be taken on a captivating multi-sensory experience, from the stunning kaleidoscope of public art and installations from local artists to interactive light projections and immersive colourscapes.
There will also be a Festival Food Street at the Padang. So gather your friends and family and head down to the Light To Night festival for a night of artsy fun!
Light To Night Festival 2018
Venue: Civic District and Marina Bay (National Gallery Singapore, Padang, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Lawn, Esplanade Park, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website
4. Clean Bandit Live In Singapore
Grammy Award-winning musical sensation Clean Bandit will be here in Singapore on 22 Jan 2018, performing at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre Halls 601 – 604.
[caption id="attachment_32566" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: here.5. Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
For one night only, Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie, better known as MunahHirziOfficial, will be celebrating the end of an era, as they hold the final curtain call for their Youtube channel.
[caption id="attachment_32809" align="aligncenter" width="1001"] Image Credit: Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call[/caption]
Sadly, they will be closing their Youtube channel after a decade of hilarious antics, parodies and a whole roster of familiar and crazy characters.
Don’t miss this final opportunity to catch them live at the Capitol Theatre on 24 January 2018.
Ticket prices go from $45 to $105 and can be purchased here.
Hurry and grab your tickets before they’re sold out!
Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 24 Jan 2018
Price: $45 – $105
Website
6. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018
The annual St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back!
This year’s event features a smashing lineup including Aldous Harding, Amy Shark, Anderson, Paak & The Free Nationals, Billie Eilish, Bonobo, Father John Misty, Loyle Carner, Mac DeMarco, Moses Sumney, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Slowdive, Sylvan Esso, The Internet, The War On Drugs, and Wolf Alice.
[caption id="attachment_32567" align="aligncenter" width="685"] Image Credit: Laneway Festival Singapore Facebook[/caption]Happening on 27 January 2018, the festival promises to be a total sensory experience, bringing the best live acts – both new and established – onto the Laneway stage for music fans.
St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay
Date: 27 January 2018
Tickets: Standard Tickets: $158 | Door Sales: $200. Get your tickets Image Credit: here.
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8. Pizza Maru
Can’t decide between pizza and Korean food for dinner? How about both?
Pizza Maru is the latest franchise to hit our shores, serving up Chicago-style deep dish pizzas with a Korean twist. That’s right, we’re talking about deep dish pizzas with Korean flavours.
Known for their patented pizza dough made with green tea, chlorella and 12 kinds of cereals, this hefty pizza dough is made to support a multitude of ingredients in their deep dish pizzas.
One of the pizzas to look out for is the Real BBQ Chicago ($26.80) which comes stuffed with double mozzarella cheese, cream cheese mousse, string cheese, roasted onion, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken chunks, mushrooms, BBQ sauce, honey, almonds and icing sugar.
[caption id="attachment_32812" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Image Credit: Burpple User Rachel Chua[/caption]Sounds like a weird combination but it makes sense given the Korean influence on the dish.
Another must-try is the Mango Ocean ($19.80/regular, $23.80/large) which is a seafood pizza with shrimps, squid, scallops, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, black olives, mango, pilaf sauce, mozzarella sauce, spicy buldak sauce, and sweet potato-stuffed crust.
[caption id="attachment_32813" align="aligncenter" width="567"] Image Credit: Pizzamaru Singapore Facebook[/caption]A great side dish to order is the SPAM Tower ($12.80). Layers of chicken SPAM, bell peppers, fried kimchi, cabbage, mushrooms, onions, seaweed, and a fried egg sitting on a bed of rice and garnished with potato crisps, parmesan cheese and sriracha sauce.
[caption id="attachment_32814" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Image Credit: Burpple User Rachel Chua[/caption]If you’re a fan of Korean food, or deep dish pizza, this is a place you have to check out.
Pizza Maru
Address: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #B1-192/193 Northpoint City South Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6280 6196
Website
9. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Newly opened along Keong Saik Road is Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen, serving up classic Hong Kong fare that you normally find in a high end Chinese restaurant, albeit at a more reasonable price.
A must-try is their roasted meats. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen serves up roast pork which is slightly fattier with a thin crisp layer of crackling that is oh-so-satisfying.
Another roast meat to look out for is the BBQ Pork with Honey sauce, better known as Char Siew. The char siew served here is tender and not as sweet.
[caption id="attachment_32815" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Image Credit: Burpple User Xing Wei Chua[/caption]If you need your carbs, then we suggest getting the Beef Hor Fun ($10). The hor fun (rice noodles) used in the dish is narrower, and is stir fried with bell peppers and tender beef slices in a rich black bean sauce. This is a dish that you must order.
[caption id="attachment_32816" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Image Credit: Burpple User Veronica Phua[/caption]Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen also has other selections of rice, noodle and congee dishes if you’re looking for other options.
If you’re looking for a place for a fuss-free family dinner, this is it.
Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Address: 2/4 Keong Siak Road, Singapore, 089110
Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6909 0414
10. SayChiizu Singapore
Singapore has seen its fair share of cheese-flavoured food. Four cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese sundaes, cheesecakes, cheese cookies, and even cheese foam bubble teas.
This time round, SayChiizu, a popular Hokkaido Grilled Cheese Toast brand from Bangkok is opening its first store in Singapore at VivoCity on 15 January 2018.
SayChiizu will be serving up their signature grilled cheese toasts in several flavours such as Charcoal, Chocolate, Strawberry Cheese and Matcha Cheese.
[caption id="attachment_32817" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: SayChiizu[/caption]The cheese is made from a secret blend of 3 different cheeses, which results in an incredibly stretchy consistency when melted.
[caption id="attachment_32818" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: SayChiizu[/caption]That’s not all, the menu will also include cheese teas and cheese fries.
We cannot wait for SayChiizu to open!
SayChiizu Singapore
Address: VivoCity, #B2-K16, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore, 098585
Website
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11. MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers
Since 2006, the Red Dot Design Museum has been organising MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers as a platform to promote local artists and designers, for them to showcase and sell their original works.
[caption id="attachment_32819" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Image Credit: Also read Celine Dion To Perform For The First Time In Singapore This July(Header Image Source: National Gallery Singapore)