Singapore’s Very First Hello Kitty Cafe Is Opening In Singapore And It’s 24Hrs!
The wait is finally over.
Singapore’s first ever Hello Kitty Cafe, Hello Kitty Orchid Garden, is opening at Changi Airport Terminal 3 this coming May. And superb news, it’s not a temporary pop-up stall. It’s going to be a permanent cafe — and a 24-hour one at that.
[caption id="attachment_4233" align="alignnone" width="700"]According to Lady Iron Chef, the cafe will be adorned with a complementary mix of flowers and greens that will, no doubt, add a splash of pretty colour to the place. The full menu hasn’t been revealed yet, but word is, we can expect an all-day breakfast meals and desserts with a tinge of local flavour.
[caption id="attachment_4230" align="alignnone" width="700"]Besides satisfying our tummies, the cafe will also feature an exciting range of merchandise like postcards, plush toys, DIY plant kits, and tea blends. Is it just me, or does it feel like Changi Airport wants Hello Kitty fanatics to burn a colossal hole in their pocket?
One might wonder, with the launch of the cafe, does this mean that we’re going to have a Hello Kitty-themed hospital in the not too distant future? Only time will tell.
Hello Kitty Orchid Garden
Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 3
Arrival Hall Central #01-22
Opening hours: 24 Hours
Featured image credit: Wikipedia
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Korean Food ‘Seoul’ Good That You’ll Visit All Day Every Day! Here Are The Best 8 Spots!
South Korea may be a 7-hour flight away but their finger-licking cuisine knows no bounds. With so many Korean restaurants popping up in Singapore, where should you go for the best fried chicken or barbecue? To save you from some research trouble, we have compiled a list of 8 Restaurants With the Best Korean Food in Singapore.
1. 2D1N Soju Bang
Tanjong Pagar Road is like a mini Korean town but there’s one particular gem that stands out among all Kimchis and that place is 2D1N Soju Bang.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/950B8_lR-j/?taken-at=213073232[/embed]2D1N Soju Bang may be small in size but their menu sure tickles. For the carnivorous, we highly recommend their samgyeopsal (BBQ pork belly), beef short ribs, and their super tender and sweet Bosam, (steam pork wrapped in lettuce). If you’re having some serious meat craving, head upstairs to the second floor for their BBQ buffet. Spot-on flavours aside, the prices here are also very reasonable. With about $24+ per pax, diners can enjoy free flow of meat, vegetables, and drinks. Extreme patience is needed as you might wait an hour or so for a table.
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Address: 44/46 Tanjong Pagar Road, 088467
Contact number: +65 6227 6033
Operating Hours:
Lunch: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Daily except PH)
Dinner: Sun – Thu, PH : 5:30pm – 00:00am
Fri, Sat, Day before PH : 5:30pm – 02:00am
Facebook: 2D1N Soju Bang
2. K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet
What do you get when you add Kpop and value for money Korean BBQ together? K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet!
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/2Dji7Xqosb/?tagged=kcookkoreanbbq&hl=en[/embed]Known as one of the most affordable Korean BBQ buffets in Singapore, K.Cook serves a huge spread of Korean style meat ranging from pork collar, pork belly, chicken, Beef Bulgogi, ribs and a salad bar to prevent you from falling into a meat coma. On top of their well-marinated BBQ meat, side dishes such as pancakes and rice cakes will make you go ‘mashisoyo’ (Korean for delicious).
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/_W2saXBFic/?tagged=kcookkoreanbbq&hl=en[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/8IZ4uQt5b5/?tagged=kcookkoreanbbq&hl=en[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BBmmk9VKZJN/?tagged=kcookkoreanbbq&hl=en[/embed]K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet
Address: #07-01, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road
Contact number: +65 6884 7282
Operating hours: 11.30am – 10pm
Facebook: K.Cook Korean BBQ Buffet
Price:
Weekdays
Lunch: $14.90++ Dinner: $24.90++
Weekends/ Eve of PH/ PH
Lunch: $24.90++ Dinner $26.90++
3. Big Mama Korean Restaurant
They say mums are the best cooks and Big Mama will take good care of your tummy like that Korean mum you never had.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BBpiHlmkKAn/?tagged=bigmamakoreanrestaurant&hl=en[/embed]Located at Tiong Bahru, this eatery is operated by a former caretaker who had been cooking for Korean students in Singapore. She then decided to open a restaurant and her mum-inspired authentic Korean dishes became a hit among Korean expats and local foodies alike. Like many generous mums, the serving here is hearty and big! Their signature Dakgalbi (stir fry marinated chicken in chilli pepper paste) comes in a minimum of two portions. Do also try their pan fried pork belly and Kimchi pancake. Reservations are advisable.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCw4Ap8uqiV/?taken-at=235521435[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCfqpRrObqM/?taken-at=235521435[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCiVItiubnL/?taken-at=235521435[/embed]4. Todamgol
Suffering from a terrible hangover? Todamgol’s soup and stew will pump you up and get you ready for go time.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BC-VlOoHv6E/?taken-at=223245541[/embed]Known for their wholesome and hearty dishes, Todamgol’s herbal chicken soup (samgyetan) is a must try for all patrons. Dig into the tender chicken stuffed with an abundance of chestnuts and dates as the herbal fragrance assails your nostrils. If that is not comfort food, we don’t know what is! If you’re looking for something richer in flavour, try their pork rib hangover soup, soybean paste stew or kimchi stew. They’re ‘seoul’ good and good for your ‘seoul’, you’ll come back for more!
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Address: #01-01, 31 Todamgol
5. Chicken Up
It’s hard to not love KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and Chicken Up sure knows how to up their fried chicken game.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BC74jZUNETM/?tagged=chickenup[/embed]Known as “The Best Korean Fried Chicken in Singapore” (Straits Times’ famous food writer, Tan Hsueh Yun, picked it in a blind tasting), Chicken Up serves a wide variety of fried chicken with fancy names such as Spicy Up, Curry Up and Suicide Chicken, coated in a batter that gives some serious ccccrunch. They also double fry their chicken, making it less greasy and crunchier. If chicken and beer is your thing, their Chimac buffet* (featuring this wicked pair) is available daily from $35++ -$45++ (Additional $20 surchage on Friday).
*Chimac buffet is only available at Tanjong Pagar, Tampines, Parkway Parade and Buangkok
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/7SLKdLoIIu/?tagged=chickenup[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BBavg9uN5rZ/?tagged=chickenup[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BBmtAJ4Fp2W/?tagged=chickenup[/embed]6. Kko Kko Na Ra
Kko Kko may sound like a bird’s chirp, but at Kko Kko Na Ra, all you’ll hear is sizzle sizzle crunch crunch.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/5UR0N_yZJa/?taken-at=225249258[/embed]Kko Kko Na Ra is one of the first restaurants to bring the KFC trend to the sunny shores of Singapore. For that, we bow down. What are we going to do without our beloved KFC? Offering 4 different flavours- original, soy garlic sauce, sweet & spicy, and hot & spicy, they aim to serve fried chicken with a twist of its own. We suggest going for the Chicken Combo set so you can try all four flavours. Reservations are advised for large groups or dinner time, as it requires quite a bit of patience to chuup a table during peak hours.
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If you think Korean rice meals must be served in a bowl, House of Gimbap begs to differ.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BArLO-jr9UC/?tagged=houseofgimbap[/embed]At House of Gimbap, they serve a variety of rice rolls fillings ranging from beef bulgogi, spicy pork, tangy wasabi tuna, dry anchovy and nuts. If you’re up for a food adventure, go ahead and give their cream cheese and walnut gimbap a go. On a meat detox? They have meat-less options, packed with a good load of other sources of protein to give you a balanced diet. While you’re at it, don’t forget to try their Korean wellness tea to give your immune system a boost. Rice roll (10 slices) ranges from $9.50 – $11.50.
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Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-103 Millenia Walk, 039596
Contact number: +65 68370765
Opening Hours:
Mon- Fri: 11:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Facebook: House of Gimbap
8. Dosirak
If you think Korean food can be a little too luxurious for lunch or you don’t have the time to wait for your samgyeopsal to grill, what you need is a little pint of Dosirak.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/4JnZD3Msyy/?taken-at=472266287[/embed]Serving Korean takeout lunch boxes in China Square Central, Dosirak prides itself in its super yummy yet healthy (no MSG, no refined sugar, no corn syrup, and less than 500 calories kind of healthy) menu. They only use lean meat and sous-vide it in a water bath, keeping the meat moist and tender. You can customise your own lunch box or pick one of their pre-decided combination meals. Makes the perfect post-workout meal too!
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/-Kn9nJniSc/?taken-at=472266287[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/8LaDLvot82/?taken-at=472266287[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/_JS5U6xeoj/?taken-at=472266287[/embed]Address: 8 Cross Street, #01-02 China Square Central, 048423
Contact number: +65 6536 6034
Operating Hours:
Weekdays 11:30am to 6pm
Facebook: Dosirak
With eight yummylicious restaurants and five different type of Korean food to choose from, we hope you’ll get your Kimchi cravings satisfied soon! Don’t forget to drop us a comment and tell us which restaurant you’ll recommend to your friends.
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One can’t discuss Singapore without mentioning the country’s mouth-watering cuisine. To make things even better, these restaurants serve up high-end renditions of the city’s signature dishes. Known for the most expensive chicken rice in Singapore, many fans head to Chatterbox for their version of the local favourite. The aromatic rice cooked in flavourful chicken stock pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, along with the garlic, chili, and soy sauce on the side. Online reviews are mixed as to whether the dish is worth the price tag at Chatterbox, but it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the mood for a fancier take on the well-loved chicken rice. Apart from that, they have other dishes like lobster laksa too. Chatterbox at Mandarin Orchard For an upscale take on homely local dishes, pay a visit to National Kitchen at the National Gallery, which is best known for their authentic Peranakan cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of local dishes such as Dry Laksa, Ngoh Hiang, Hakka Abacus Beads, Fish Head Curry, Beef Rendang, and the iconic Chili Crab. With nostalgic local flavours that’ll be a hit with the young and old, this would be a great restaurant to book for a fancy family dinner. National Kitchen By Violet Oon Every dish at this establishment is so artistically presented that you’d wonder how they can make even the most simple boiled eggs and teh tarik combination look fancy. (Hint: it’s actually teh tarik creme brûlée and pana cotta encased in egg shells!) Restaurant Labyrinth is famed for inventive, deconstructed takes on local favourites like the Hainanese curry rice with a ball of chicken covered in squid ink, and the oyster omelette that’s rendered almost unrecognisable with sous vide-style eggs and oyster foam. Restaurant LabyrinthLocal Food So Atas That Even The Coffeeshop Uncles Also Cannot Recognise!
Chatterbox at Mandarin Orchard
333 Orchard Rd, 238867
6831 6288
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri, Sat: 11am – 2amNational Kitchen by Violet Oon
1 St. Andrew’s Road, #02–01, National Gallery, City Hall Wing, 178957
9834 9935
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pmRestaurant Labyrinth
8 Raffles Avenue, #02-23 Esplanade Mall, 039802
6223 4098
click the best of Ghim Moh market here.
The Best High Tea Spots For All Occasions That Will Leave You Feeling Blissful!
From traditional English high tea sets to Peranakan-inspired ones complete with rainbow kueh lapis, we’ve rounded up what we reckon are eight of Singapore’s best high tea spots. You’re in for a real treat!
1. For retro vibes
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House @ Dempsey’s revamped Hi-Tea buffet (SGD30++) works up a treat with deviled eggs, bite-sized pizzas and all kinds of fries – there’s your standard truffle option, and taro-flavoured ones that are strangely addictive. Also, score 10% off your bill when you come dressed in your vintage best!
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We have a secret. There is a way to avoid the chatty tai tais who spend their afternoons at TWG or Marmalade Pantry.
Take a short getaway to The Knolls at Capella on Sentosa, surrounded by lush greenery and an oasis of serenity. Its afternoon tea set (SGD39.90++) comes with miniature tarts – think fresh berries and a flambéed meringue – and delicate slices of chocolate mousse cake, amongst other things. A selection of Gryphon teas is also available for your picking.
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The Knolls at Capella
High Tea Hours: 3.00pm – 5.00pm daily
Note: Its high tea sets are served in Cassia Restaurant on weekends
1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island
Tel: +65 6591 5000
4. For seriously fancy savoury tarts
Located on the other end of Sentosa is Woo Bar, with its fancy high tea set (from SGD65++ for two pax) served in a three-tiered birdcage.
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Bite-sized treats include tarts with foie gras ganache and caramelised onion, served alongside sweets like macarons and warm scones. It isn’t cheap, we’ll warrant, but it gives you an excuse to explore W Hotel.
5. For an unconventional afternoon tea
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A Peranakan high tea set at Pacific Marketplace (SGD38++) comes with your favourite colourful kueh, plus the usual suspects: kueh pie tee, Nyonya chicken curry, and apam balik – better known as those delicious peanut-sugar pancakes typically found in hawker centres.
Pacific Marketplace
High Tea Hours: 2 – 6pm
Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 1
6. For the molecular gastronomy dessert geeks
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For anyone who loves a sweet treat, but don’t want it to be too sinful. In our saturated, high tea-lovin’ market rampant with tai tais, tai tai wannabes and everything in-between, 2amDessert Bar holds its own – and we’re huge fans.
Standouts from its high tea set (SGD52++) are the BBQ lo mai gai and popping candy chocolate moelleux.
2am Dessert Bar
High Tea Hours: Tue – Sun, 3 – 6pm
21A Lorong Liput, Holland Village
7. For the nature lovers
Sitting within the Flower Dome at Gardens By The Bay is Pollen, with its lush greenery and plenty of natural light.
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Its afternoon tea set (SGD38++) is a resplendent mix of open-faced sandwiches (think chicken liver parfait with verjus gel and cocoa nibs) and banana cake topped with salted caramel Chantilly cream (a fancier name for whipped cream). Reservations recommended.
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Pollen at Gardens By The Bay
High Tea Hours: 3pm – 5pm daily
Pollen Terrace, 18 Marina Gardens Drive
8. For Instagram-worthy pictures
Anti:dote is an Instagram lover’s dream: high tea (SGD45++) begins with your choice of truffled scrambled eggs or dim sum, followed by an impressive selection of sweets in a white chest of drawers.
It may seem a bit gimmicky, but the food is on point: confit duck rilette with foie gras sandwiches, rose lychee macarons on popsicle sticks, and TWG teas all ‘round.
Be sure to make bookings – it’s strictly by reservation.
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Anti:dote
High Tea Hours:
Weekdays 3pm – 5pm
Weekends 12pm – 2pm and 3pm – 5pm
80 Bras Basah Road, Level 1, Fairmont, Raffles City
With a high tea set for every budget, all that’s left is to gather your friends and have one heck of a relaxing afternoon – you deserve it!
8 Hidden Places In Singapore Even Hipsters Aren’t Aware Of
Are you sick of visiting all those same old places that you see on everyone’s Instagram feed? Or roll your eyes at all mainstream activities?
The fact that Singapore is small worsens the situation because there is simply nowhere cool to go anymore! (Or is it?) We have discovered 8 different secret places for everyone that even the hipsters don’t know about and even we, are really impressed with them! :O
1. Marsiling WWII Tunnel & Navel Base
The Marsiling WWII Tunnel & Navel Base is an abandoned military tunnel built during the WWII by the British. It was used as a storage facility for fuel for the Navy but has not been used since Singapore’s independence. All those curious and adventurous explorers shouldn’t give this a miss!
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Address:
47 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089153
4. Operation Dagger
[caption id="attachment_3868" align="alignnone" width="700"]Okay, so is this another abandoned building that is rumoured to be haunted?
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No, in fact, it’s a place that would transport you Narnia. Okay, we kid. Operation Dagger was named after the late 1950s movement in Singapore to rid the underground secret society in Chinatown. This creepy dark flight of stairs actually leads you to a hidden cocktail bar.
[caption id="attachment_3869" align="alignnone" width="960"]7. The Projector
This is Singapore’s new secret hipster cinema hidden within the depths of Golden Mile Tower.
[caption id="attachment_3916" align="alignnone" width="641"]Join The Dark Side – 15 Weird Black Dishes In Singapore That Are Actually Edible
Gone are the days when a food turns out black, it means it is chaota (burnt) and inedible.
We daresay that black is the new sexy of food. Yes, it’s oddly attractive, satisfying and somehow even appealing.
The popularity of black coloured food probably began with Squid Ink pasta and maybe Risotto. Now, Squid Ink is widely used for everything edible, even desserts! If you are looking to add some colour (yes black is a colour, and pun unintended) to your palate, why not try some of these lesser known, out-of-this-world black creations?
1. Dolcetto By Basilico
Squid Ink Panini with King Crab and Prawns
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/4gSeDFj5MF/?taken-at=244179964[/embed]We never knew black sandwiches could look so appealing. This Squid Ink Panini with King Crab and Prawns is stuffed with generous servings of crab meat and prawns fillings which complement the warm, slightly crispy bread on the outside.
Squid Ink sandwiches should definitely be a thing!
2. Black Squid Ink Macaron with Mascarpone Cheese and Smoked Salmon
Also, another creative and novel creation is the Black Squid Ink Macaron with Mascarpone Cheese and Smoked Salmon – MUST TRY!
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/3YVzn6ihSW/?taken-at=244179964[/embed]Who says macarons can’t be savoury?
Sounds #craycray but this Squid Ink pasta inspired macaron is weirdly unique yet surprisingly delicious! 😛
Try it at:
Dolcetto by Basilico
Cuscaden Rd, Regent Singapore
A Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore 249715
3. Black Curry – 
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Your first reaction towards this would probably be a disgusted “Ewww what is this? Engine oil ah?” but let us reassure you. It is food. The Japanese Black Curry tastes rather similar to normal Japanese curry and is perhaps a bit tastier and slightly saltier. Give it a try and soon you will start pouring it generously all over your rice, noodles, chicken, sushi…and probably everything served at Kiseki Japanese buffet. Yumz.
Try it at:
Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant
Orchard Central, #08-01/02/03
181 Orchard Road
Singapore 238896
4. Mini Black Charcoal Egg Custard Bun – The Pipe District
Charcoal Fish & Chips
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Okay let’s be honest, we would all agree that this just looks like some badly chaota (burnt) fish and looks slightly unappetising. But let’s not judge a fish by its batter. We’re giving The Pipe District credit for its creativity and effort! 🙂
6. Charcoal Battered Onion Rings
If you are trying the Fish & Chips, why not go all black and order their Charcoal Battered Onion Rings as well?
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Try it at:
The Pipe District
Gemini, 45 Science Park Road
#01-09, Singapore 117407
7. Kurogoma Tamago Sushi – Image credit:
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Savoury waffles with prawns, hell yes!
Try it at:
Spathe Public House
8 Mohamed Sultan Rd #01-01, 238958
9. Tan Charcoal Thick Toast – Stateland Cafe
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Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant
Orchard Central, #08-01/02/03
181 Orchard Road
Singapore 238896
The Pipe District
Gemini, 45 Science Park Road
#01-09, Singapore 117407
Spathe Public House
8 Mohamed Sultan Rd #01-01, 238958
Squid Ink Char Siew Bun
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The Squid Ink taste is very subtle in this Squid Ink Char Siew Bun but there’s a slight smokey taste to the fluffy bun which complements the sweet char siew filling!
11. Multi-colored Har Gao
Also, while you’re at it, try their Multi-colored Har Gao as well.
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Try it at:
Mouth Restaurant China Square Central
22 Cross Street #01-61 China Square Central
South Bridge Court Shop House
Singapore 048421
Mouth Restaurant Marina Square
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-200, Marina Square
Singapore 039594
Tel: 63377446
12. Sea Urchin & Squid Ink Pudding –
Charcoal Chicken Pie
[caption id="attachment_3799" align="alignnone" width="650"] https://www.instagram.com/p/BBw-e63PWYq/?taken-at=450021133 First, the hype about Charcoal waffles and now there’s Charcoal vanilla ice cream?! Surprisingly, the combination is rather pleasant and works well. And definitely Instagram-worthy. Try it at: With Charcoal, Squid Ink and Black Sesame gaining popularity in the food scene, we are definitely expecting more cafes and restaurants to join the darker side soon! 😉 Image credit: The Cold Pantry
The Cold Pantry
131 Rangoon Road
Singapore 218409
Ghim Moh Market Has Re-Opened, Here’s The Very Best Food That Will Make You Drool!
Rejoice foodie! The Ghim Moh market and food court is finally back after a well deserved face lift. Guess what is the best thing about this comeback? Many of the original stalls that have been around since 1970 are back too! Yes, the chwee kueh aunty will still be serving her signature dish.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCrI4K2R-e9/?taken-at=30224646&hl=en[/embed]Remember how stuffy and humid it got when you took a sip of your favourite fish soup during lunch time at the temporary food centre? We can’t promise you a chilly windy lunch but according to stall owners and residents around that area, ventilation has greatly improved. On top of that, the food centre has also been scrubbed clean of years of grease and grime, and a wider walkway so foodies like us can manoeuvre around with ease.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCZPwYYJQIl/?taken-at=30224646&hl=en[/embed]新加坡8大道地饮品
新加坡四季如夏，就算刚下了一场大雨，随之而来的热气也使得人们的体温“节节上升”。最近天气实在是热得哄顶，加上热浪来袭，小编身边也有不少抵抗力一直很好的人也一个接着一个生病了。今天，就让我来为你重温一下新加坡道地饮品，希望能为你稍后的餐点带来一杯古早味的饮料，顺道消暑解渴！
1. 美禄恐龙（Milo Dinosaur）
尽管它有着侏罗纪时代的名字，但它不是史前饮料。美禄恐龙（$3.90）打破一般美禄饮料的沉闷喝法，为其增添另一独特滋味。美禄恐龙是在美禄冰品顶部添加几匙的美禄粉与麦芽粉，伴随搅拌之际，呈现更浓烈的巧克力味。而另一种美禄饮料 — 美禄哥斯拉（$4.90），则会在美禄恐龙饮料的顶部加上一球的香草冰淇淋，瞬间变成一道甜品！
2. Bandung
其实，这道有着 Bandung 名字的饮料并不是源自印尼万隆。相反的，这种由玫瑰露与淡奶调配而成的 Bandung （$1.50），在一般马来同胞聚集的饮食场所，都可以看到这种粉红色的饮品。即使你身在马来西亚，都可以寻找得到它的身影哦！
3. 拉茶（Teh Tarik）
作为新加坡民间的一种饮料，拉茶起源自移民至新马一带的印度人。拉茶最特别的地方就在于，两个杯子远距离倒来倒去，看似拉來拉去，故名“拉茶”，意指“拉”得越长，泡沫越多，味道就会越好。拉茶（$1.10）有多种喝法，热得、冷的、加奶的、不加奶的、加糖的等等。认真比起来，这种古早味的拉茶铁定不输大型连锁咖啡店的奶茶！
4. 咖啡（Kopi）
咖啡在国人心中占据很重要的地位，它既是我们从早餐到晚餐的最佳饮料，也是工作间提神饮料的不二选择。传统咖啡也好，“红毛” 咖啡也罢，这两种截然不同的咖啡在本地“交锋”，势必把咖啡文化提升到另一个层次。单单是咖啡，就分成好几种：Kopi, Kopi O（$1.60）, Kopi Siew Dai（$1.80）, Kopi Gao（$1.80）, Kopi C （$2） 等等，单是叫法就足以让人眼花缭乱的传统咖啡已成为一种独特文化。
5. Teh Cino
西方管它叫拉铁，南洋一带管它叫 Kopi Cino（源自英文的 Cappucino）。尽管名字大不相同，里头的成分却是大同小异：炼奶、热水、咖啡或茶。 经由咖啡师的熟练冲泡手艺，小心翼翼地调出两色咖啡：底层是牛奶，而顶层则是咖啡或茶。柔顺绵密的口感不管是冷着喝或是热着喝，都不影响搅拌后的美好滋味。
6. 鳄梨奶昔（Avocado Milkshake）
继 Alenxandra Village 熟食中心的 Mr Avocado 带来这道鳄梨奶昔（$2.50）饮料后，在东南亚一带也渐渐爆红热销起来。号称新加坡第一的鳄梨奶昔，店前长长的人龙早已司空见惯，想必大家都爱它那特浓郁顺滑的口感。光是颜色，就非常吸引人的鳄梨奶昔也非常大杯，新鲜的鳄梨果再配上独家调制的秘方，喝下去的第一口就让人念念不忘了！
7. 甘蔗水（Sugarcane Juice）
在新加坡，大部分的熟食中心都会找得到甘蔗水（$1.20）的踪影。看着店家把一段段新鲜的甘蔗慢慢卷入机器里，再榨成清甜美味的甘蔗水，这一下就成了炎炎夏日清凉解暑的最佳饮料圣品。你还可以依据个人喜爱，要求加入少许的柠檬汁或酸柑汁于甘蔗水里，增添风味。
8. 迈克杰逊（Michael Jackson）
因为迈克杰逊的一首 “Black or White” 之神曲，让富有创意的小贩们争相斗艳，故采用此名为其饮料变得“非一般”。 迈克杰逊饮料（$1.20）是由新鲜仙草与豆奶调制而成，别小看这黑与白的奇特组合，两者搭配起来可是惊讶的好喝哦！
source: hungrygowhere sg
4 Best Kept Secret 1-For-1 Hotel Buffets You Cannot Miss Out On!
Treating yourself or your loved ones to a hotel buffet doesn’t always mean burning a hole in your pocket. Here are some delicious hotel buffets with 1-for-1 deals!
Cafe Mosaic at Carlton Hotel
The offer: 1-for-1 buffet dinner, or 4-for-3 buffet lunch. More information here.
From their juicy Black Mussels, to their O.P Ribs with Red Wine Mustard, to the make-it-yourself Rojak counter, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Cafe Mosaic’s delicious spread. Not to mention, the dessert selection is equally sinful- we recommend the Creme Brûlée and Chocolate Mousse.
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76 Bras Basah Rd, 189558
The FernTree Cafe at Hotel Miramar
The offer: 1-for-1 international buffet promotion for lunch/ dinner. More information here.
We reckon The FernTree Cafe’s international buffet promotion is best for dinner, because that’s when you’ll get to enjoy unlimited servings of fresh oysters, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, along with free flow beer to top it all off.
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401 Havelock Rd, 169631
Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard
The offer: 1-for-1 lunch with DBS debit/credit cards, and 50% off second adult diner for dinner with UOB debit/credit cards. More information here.
From oysters to prawns and crabs, this buffet boasts a selection of fresh seafood, and is known for being one of the best Japanese-inspired buffets around. Mouth-watering sushi and sashimi aside, Triple Three’s buffet also has a premium roast section and of course, delicious sweet treats for your dessert round.
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333 Orchard Road
Singapore 238867
The Square@Furama & Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant Furama Riverfront
The offer: 1-for-1 buffet lunch/ dinner for UOB and Bank of China card users, at any of the two restaurants. More information here.
Here’s the plan for a lazy afternoon or a chill night: eat your fill at one of these buffets and take a stroll by the Singapore River nearby. Choose between the international buffet spread with a slew of Eastern and Western flavours at The Square@Furama, or a savoury halal feast with the best of Indonesian culinary gems at Kintamani Restaurant.
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Furama Riverfront Singapore
405 Havelock Road (S)169633
It’s the end of this list and we’re already hungry. Which one of these buffet deals will you be most excited to check out?
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10 Unmistakable Signs That You Love Singapore’s Local Food As Much As We Do!
Singapore’s local food is something that will always makes us uniquely Singapore. So much so that we hear foreigners and tourists frequently raving about our culturally diverse local food and its no secret that we are known for our Chilli Crab (even though we know we are definitely more than that 😉 ). And somehow, we always manage to copy food from all over the world, and adapt it to suit our unforgiving Singaporean tastebuds.
[caption id="attachment_3470" align="alignnone" width="1024"]You don’t understand how anyone will get confused or won’t know how to order what they want. Aiyo how can? There’s simply no excuse for that!
But you are always eager to help and educate any confused angmoh or foreigner.
[caption id="attachment_3477" align="alignnone" width="500"]2. And of course the art of ordering noodles
[caption id="attachment_3479" align="alignnone" width="451"]You will actually hunt down Chinese Singaporeans who are clueless over this and give them an hour long lecture.
3. Whenever you are overseas, you only crave for Singaporean food
That moment when you’ve landed in Europe after a 12 long flight and all you ever want to eat is some Chicken rice, Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Mee Goreng, Prata, Kway Chap… Jialat sia.
And then you remember this is only the start of the torture of not having local food for the next few days…or weeks…or months.
[caption id="attachment_3482" align="alignnone" width="245"]5. You are willing to work for your food
You are willing to travel all the way from the West to Bedok 85 for Bar Chor Mee and BBQ Chicken Wings. And you are a strong believer that queues are telltale signs of good food.
The longer the queue, the better.
[caption id="attachment_3492" align="alignnone" width="1600"]7. Hawker centres bring out the indecisiveness inside you
You want to order everything!
[caption id="attachment_3503" align="alignnone" width="470"]10. After all, you know the best food is always found at the Hawker Centres
Never at some Michelin Star fine dining restaurant.
Or hipster cafe.
And most definitely not at some 5 Star Hotel with a 10-course, $128 per pax meal.
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