These 10 Bakeries In S’pore Serve The Best Bread – And They All Deserve A Toast
Bread is incredibly versatile yet somehow underrated. There’s even a word created solely to describe someone who supports the family (with bread probably). BREADWINNER.
As someone who ranks bread as the top carb of choice, I have pretty strong feelings for bread.
[caption id="attachment_34415" align="aligncenter" width="245"] GIF Credit: GIF Credit: GIF Credit: Image Credit: Konditori – Artisan European Bakery[/caption]They have everything from tarts and cakes to traditional Swedish pastries and of course, bread. If you’re a sucker for a good brioche or croissant, then you should try the ones here.
[caption id="attachment_34420" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: Konditori – Artisan European Bakery[/caption]Oh, they have this divine Cranberry Cream Cheese Bagel that you NEED to try as well.
[caption id="attachment_34419" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @konditorisg[/caption]If you’re wondering, Konditori is Muslim-owned.
Konditori – Artisan European Bakery This Muslim-owned bakery has a selection of both savoury and sweet sourdough toasts. Go for their Nut Butter With Honey And Sea Salt Toast ($3.50). A thick slice of sourdough toast is slathered with almond butter, generously drizzled with honey and finished with a sprinkling of sea salt. If you’re looking for something more savoury, their Egg Salad with Dukkah and Pickled Onions ($5) is a great option. The thick sourdough toast is topped with a heap of egg salad and garnished with pickled onions. I mean, just look at it. The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough also has bagels and pizzas on their menu if you’re looking for something more substantial. If you’re planning to visit, go early because their bread sells fast. The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough Asanoya Boulangerie is a Japanese bakery specialising in gourmet bread and pastries. They combine Japanese flavours with traditional European pastries. Their flagship item is the Fruit Rye made with orange peel, rum raisin, walnuts and almonds. Apparently it’s so popular in Karuizawa that it gets sold out the moment it is displayed on the shelves. A popular item in Singapore is the Croissant Block that comes in various flavours. Like this Creme Brûlée Croissant Block, filled with fresh cream and topped with a caramelised sugar crust. Asanoya Boulangerie Singapore is constantly churning out great quality bread with various seasonal flavours. Head down to any of their 3 branches today! Asanoya Boulangerie Baker & Cook is Singapore’s only true artisan bakery and food store chain by Global Baker Dean Brettschneider. You have to try their Bombolini Donuts aka Custard Donuts. You can choose from either the Jam Bombolini or the Vanilla Custard Bombolini. The donut is filled with custard (or jam) and dusted with sugar, yet somehow isn’t too sweet. If you love your donuts as much I do, then this is it. Baker & Cook Carpenter & Cook is an artisan bakery cafe and vintage home store. While they technically don’t serve bread, they do have amazing pastries. Go for their Passionfruit Meringue Tart ($6.80). This beautiful dainty tart is almost too pretty to eat. The passionfruit’s zest cuts through the sweetness of the tart and meringue so it’s not jelak. This is strictly not for sharing because you’ll want to savour every bite. EVERY. BITE. Carpenter & Cook Prices start from $1.60 for the small size, $2.30 for the medium size and $4.20 for the large size. Their best sellers are the Bacon, Tomato & Egg Mayo, Curry Chicken Sausage & Egg, Banana Chocolate, and Mushroom Veggie. Come between 9 – 9.30am and you might just catch a fresh batch out of the oven! Thai Baàng Bakery If you have not tried anything from Tiong Bahru Bakery, have you truly been living? While the cafe serves up a large variety of bread and pastries, baked fresh daily, their bestseller is the Kouign Amann. The name ‘Kouign Amann‘ is derived from the Breton words for cake (kouign) and butter (amann). This pastry is rich yet not saccharine. I usually buy in bulk because why not? (Actually it’s because there’s no Tiong Bahru Bakery near my place) But my point is that the Kouign Amann here is AMAZING. Don’t say ‘never intro’. Tiong Bahru Bakery Keong Saik Bakery is riding the ‘Dirty Bun’ wave pretty hard. Their recent ‘Dirty Bun’ creations include the Matcha Dirty Bread ($4.50) and the Chocolate Dirty Bread ($4). If you’re done with the ‘Dirty Bun’ trend like I am, go for the Keong Saik Bakery signature, the Sor Hei ($3.80). It’s a black and white danish pastry filled with chocolate chips between the layers. Reminds me of the seaweed chicken I used to buy in the school canteen. Best to come early for the Sor Hei because it gets sold out very quickly. Keong Saik Bakery Swee Heng 1989 Bakery is one of my favourites. I’ve had their bread for dinner on countless occasions because why not? They use fresh ingredients and they have unique flavours for their bread. My favourite is the Mrs. Red Bean which is a red bean bun with cream cheese and a polo bun crust. The Rocky Chocolate is also really good. Chocolate bread peppered with walnuts and raisins. It’s very chocolatey and rich. Drink lots of water after because while the bread is really good, it does leave your throat a little dry. Swee Heng 1989 Bakery Tai Cheong Bakery is well known for their HK Egg Tarts. There’s even a Pandan variation. While their HK Egg Tarts hog the spotlight, another must-try is the HK Polo Bun. If you’re a fan of HK cuisine and their pastries, Tai Cheong Bakery is the place to be. Tai Cheong Bakery Also read Don’t Panic, Here Are 9 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (Header Image Source: Konditori – Artisan European Bakery)
Address: 33 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199451
Opening Hours: Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6209 8580
Image Credit: @stepanmarhoul[/caption]
Address: 10 Jalan Serene, #01-05 Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun: 8.30am – 6pm, Mon – Tue: Closed
Website3. Asanoya Boulangerie
Address: Find your nearest outlet 4. Baker & Cook
Address: Find your nearest outlet 5. Carpenter & Cook
Address: 19 Lorong Kilat, #01-06, Singapore 598120
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm, Sat: 9am – 10pm, Sun: 9am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6463 3648
Image Credit: yelp user Ka L[/caption]
Address: 809 French Road #01-41, Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 9pm; Sat: 8.30am – 8.30pm; Sun: 9am – 8pm
Contact no.: 9722 1213
Website7. Tiong Bahru Bakery
Address: Find your nearest outlet 8. Keong Saik Bakery
Address: 41 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089146
Opening Hours: Daily: 8am – 8pm
Contact no.: 6909 3199
Website9. Swee Heng 1989 Bakery
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
Website10. Tai Cheong Bakery
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
Website
Don’t Panic, Here Are 9 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Still haven’t got your mum a gift for Mother’s Day this Sunday? Well, don’t panic. We’ve all been there.
If you’re still cracking your brain on what to get for your mum, don’t fret, we’ve compiled a list of gifts that you can get at the very last minute – no shipping involved.
We’ve got you covered so your mum won’t be disappointed this Mother’s Day.
1. For The Foodie Mum
With the lazy, sunny days truly upon us, what better way to feel a little bit more fancy by hitting up one of Singapore’s many amazing high tea spots with your mama!
If your mum loves food, then book an afternoon at her favourite high tea spot. Anti:Dote is known for their jewellery drawer chest tea set.
[caption id="attachment_34319" align="aligncenter" width="1344"] Image Credit: Anti:Dote Facebook[/caption]Situated in Fairmont Hotel, their high-tea selection consists of various creations including gourmet sandwiches such as Smoked Salmon with Lemon Cream Cheese and Ikura Roe, Mini Strawberry Cake, and Warm Chia Seeds Scones.
You can also find more high tea spots here.
ANTI:DOTE
Address: Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road Level 1, S189560
Price: $48++
Contact No.: 6431 5315
Opening Hours: Mon – Thur: 3pm – 5pm; Fri – Sun: 12pm – 2pm, 3pm – 5pm
Website
2. For The Domestic Goddess
If your mum enjoys spending all her time baking in the kitchen or whipping up a hearty meal for the family, then TOTT is the answer.
From cookware to kitchen tools and accessories, TOTT is THE culinary dream.
If you’d like to get your mum a new set of baking tools so she has an excuse to spend all day in the kitchen baking, then she’ll love Jamie Oliver’s Measuring Stack ($48.90).
[caption id="attachment_34403" align="aligncenter" width="1308"] Image Credit: TOTT Singapore[/caption]This measuring set makes getting the right amount of ingredients super quick and easy. She’ll definitely thank you for this one! You can also get it online here.
Jamie Oliver Measuring Stack
Where to buy: Find your nearest TOTT here
Price: $48.90
3. For The Organised Mum
I know I got my super neat freak genes from my mum. She loves organising the house and making sure everything is spick and span.
In fact if she could colour coordinate the clothes in my wardrobe, she would be happy to do so.
If your mum sounds a bit like mine, then she’ll definitely love Kikki.K. You can get everything from notebooks and journals to organising folders and storage folders.
[caption id="attachment_34405" align="aligncenter" width="1306"] Image Credit: @kikki.k[/caption]This Mother’s Day, choose from a selection of Kikki.k’s products and personalise them with their monogramming service.
Add a sweet personal touch you know your mum will love and appreciate.
Kikki.K
Where to buy: Find your nearest outlet here
Price: Planners (From $59.90)
4. For The Mum Who Loves Cake
This is the easiest and safest option by far. You can never go wrong with cake, especially if your mum has a sweet tooth.
This Mother’s Day, BreadTalk has got you and Mummy covered.
Yams of Love ($34.80) is a beautiful soft chiffon cake layered with pudding and luscious yam paste made with yam imported from Taiwan.
[caption id="attachment_34376" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Yams Of Love ($34.80)[/caption]From 1 May to 13 May, this cake will be available at all BreadTalk stores island wide (except Singapore Cruise Centre and United Square).
If Mummy loves anything yam, then this is the perfect cake for her on this special day.
Yams Of Love Cake
Where to buy: Find your nearest BreadTalk here
Price: $34.80
5. For The Beauty Guru Mum
If your mum religiously sticks to a routine to maintain her youthful look, then she’ll most definitely love any skincare products.
Give mum the gift of pure, natural beauty with Innisfree this Mother’s Day from 1 to 13 May 2018. From everyday essentials for radiant-looking skin to powerful nourishing treatments, there’s definitely something for her.
[caption id="attachment_34379" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: innisfree Singapore Facebook[/caption]Give her the extra treat she deserves with a complimentary Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Special Care Kit when you pamper her with either the Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Essence ($46) or Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Cream.
Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Essence
Where to buy: Find your nearest Innisfree outlet Image Credit: Sephora Singapore[/caption]
All you have to do is go to Sephora’s online store, choose a design and enter your gift amount. Write a special message for her and wait for a confirmation email for your gift card purchase.
Here’s a quick and easy way to make your mum feel truly special this Mother’s Day.
Sephora Online Gift Cards
Where to buy: Head on to Sephora’s online store here
Price: $20 – $100
7. For The Yogi Mums
You look at her and wonder how in the world does she manage to go to work, care for the entire family and even squeeze in time to stay healthy.
She’s not just a regular mom, she’s a cool mom.
She downs a bottle of protein shake for breakfast, eats kale and quinoa for lunch and squeezes in a yoga session after work.
If that’s your mum, then she’ll love these fashionable tights from Lululemon for her next yoga class.
[caption id="attachment_34389" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Lululemon Singapore Facebook[/caption]Taking her from street to yoga, cruise through the day with this light weight and buttery-soft, All You Do Tights in Nulu fabric.
She’ll definitely rock these tights at her next yoga class.
All You Do Tights
Where to buy: Lululemon Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, B1-11, Singapore 238801
Price: $150
8. For The 9 – 5 Office Mum
All mighty mothers deserve a spa session at any time of the year. Hence for Mother’s Day, Auriga Spa is offering two treats throughout May to thank the caring figures in your life.
Mum’s month ($250 per person) includes a Body Massage and a Rose Facial, both 45 minutes long. The self-explanatory Spa Date with Mum ($550 for two) includes a 30-minute Body Scrub, a sixty minute Body Massage or Rose Facial, and afternoon tea for two. Both packages come with an Aesop Travel Set to take home.
Auriga Spa
Address: Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Price: From $250
Website
9. For The Ice Queen
Thank mum for her love and devotion with beautifully crafted sterling silver charms. Give your mum something special this year to celebrate what she means to you.
Pandora is known for their collection of charm bracelets and what better way to show your love for her than getting her charms that represents the both of you.
Breathtaking in design, expertly crafted and intricately hand-finished, this limited edition Flourishing Hearts Silver Bangle ($149) is the perfect gift for her.
[caption id="attachment_34401" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Pandora Facebook[/caption]Hand-finished in sterling silver, this limited edition bangle features a detachable clasp with a tree of love motif she can mix and match with other clasps.
Flourishing Hearts Silver Bangle
Where to buy: Find your nearest Pandora outlet here
Price: From $149
Mothers wear so many hats at any given point of the day. Spend time with your mum this Mother’s Day, after all, it’s the thought that truly counts right?
Also Read 10 High Tea Spots To Make Your Mum Feel Like The Queen She Is This Mother’s Day
(Header Image Source: @kikki.k ,Pandora Singapore Facebook )
If You Only Have Half A Day In Singapore, Here Are 10 Places You Must Visit
So you’ve just landed in Singapore for a short weekend getaway.
Splendid choice. Singapore’s a melting pot of cultures so there’re plenty of options to choose from when it comes to food and places to try and visit.
We’ve come up with a list of must-visit places in Singapore regardless of the length of your visit in Asia’s Little Red Dot.
1. Changi Village
Hidden away in the eastern coast of Singapore, on the northern point of Changi, is Changi Village.
[caption id="attachment_34374" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: Wikipedia[/caption]It is situated far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, past the industrial buildings and next to the airport runway. The main reason people even come to Changi Village is for the food, and Pokemon Go. Rare Pokemon spawn here apparently.
The place is hard to get to unless you’re driving and it might seem a bit too out of the way to travel to, but the place possesses a quiet charm.
And that’s not all, it’s also a favourite haunt of NSFs who are posted to Pulau Tekong. After all, the SAF Ferry Terminal is just 5 minutes away.
If you’re there, be sure to head to Changi Village Hawker Centre. Don’t miss the International Muslim Nasi Lemak, easily the most iconic dish of Changi Village.
[caption id="attachment_34375" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Pinterest[/caption]Also, hit up 89.7 Supper Club. No it’s not a radio station, but a popular 24-hour halal supper spot. Heads up, they serve really good halal dim sum.
That’s not all, Changi Point Ferry Terminal is also the connecting point for a ferry to Pulau Ubin.
So if you’re looking for some greenery and wilderness, it’s just a boat ride away.
2. Gardens By The Bay
The Gardens By The Bay is one of Singapore’s most popular attractions, and for good reason too. Opened in 2012, the sprawling park is home to some of the world’s most unique plants and flowers.
The Flower Dome is a marvel. Designed to resemble a giant seashell, this cool conservatory houses exotic plants from over 5 different continents.
The Cloud Forest is another spectacle, featuring unique tropical plants as well as the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 35 metres. The journey through the conservatory will take you through the mist-filled Cloud Walk and you can even marvel at the views from up top on the Treetop Walk.
[caption id="attachment_34373" align="aligncenter" width="6000"] Image Credit: Unsplash[/caption]That’s not all, step into the SuperTree Grove and stroll through the towering Supertrees. It’s almost as if you’re in the world of Pandora from James Cameron’s Avatar.
[caption id="attachment_34372" align="aligncenter" width="4016"] Image Credit: Unsplash[/caption]The Gardens By The Bay is easily one of the most prominent attraction in Singapore, opposite the iconic Singapore city skyline.
Don’t forget your camera.
Gardens By The Bay It is Singapore’s largest outdoor art gallery and remains as a treasure trove of Asian culture, philosophy, history and religion. The most iconic attraction in Haw Par Villa is the ‘Ten Courts of Hell‘.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: Daily: 5am – 2am
Contact no.: 6420 6848
Image Credit: Wikipedia[/caption]
Opening Hours: Daily: 9am – 6pm (Last entry at 5.45pm)
4. Lau Pa Sat
Lau Pa Sat, also known as Telok Ayer Market, is one of Singapore’s most iconic buildings in the Central Business District.
[caption id="attachment_34381" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: Wikipedia[/caption]If you’re wondering, ‘Lau Pa Sat’ is literally Hokkien for ‘Old Market’ and it was named so because it used to be a wet market when it was still situated in its original location by the waterfront, before it was moved into the financial district.
It was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973 and converted into the hawker centre that it is today.
The hawker centre is a collection of the best local food. You’ll typically find tourists and executives from neighbouring MNCs having a pint here after work, with an accompanying platter of satay.
The Lau Pa Sat hawker centre also has a 24-hour Cheers convenience store, a shoe repair shop, a laundry store and a tailor.
Your Singapore experience isn’t complete without having at least one meal here.
Lau Pa Sat
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
Opening Hours: Mon: 10am – 11pm, Tue, Thu – Sun: 10am – 10pm, Wed: 10.30am – 9.30pm
5. Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
In the past decade, the most prominent building to rise in the Singapore city skyline is Marina Bay Sands.
[caption id="attachment_34386" align="aligncenter" width="4896"] Image Credit: Unsplash[/caption]The hotel has become the most iconic building in Singapore and one of the must-visit spots is the Marina Bay SkyPark.
[caption id="attachment_34387" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Image Credit: Marina Bay Sands[/caption]Sitting at 57 levels above the heart of the city, the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck offers 360 degrees of unblocked panoramic views of Singapore.
If you’re there at night, be sure to stay for Spectra, a 15-minute, free-for-public outdoor light and water show displayed at the Event Plaza along the promenade.
Be sure to bring your cameras because you cannot get any better views of Singapore anywhere else.
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Address: Level 57, Tower 3, 10 Bayfront Ave, Sands SkyPark
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 9.30am – 10pm, Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Price: Adult: $23, Children Aged 2 – 12: $17, Senior Citizen: $20, Children Under 2, Hotel Guests: Free
Website
6. Maxwell Food Centre
Maxwell Food Centre is easily one of our favourite spots to eat.
[caption id="attachment_34383" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Dreamstime[/caption]A few minutes walk away from Tanjong Pagar MRT station, the food centre is a treasure trove of good food.
While people usually queue for Tian Tian Chicken Rice, we suggest that you ditch the queue and go for something more exciting.
Go for gravy goodness at the Hainanese Curry Rice stall or have a healthier meal with the Sliced Fish Soup from Jin Hua Fish Head Bee Hoon.
[caption id="attachment_34385" align="aligncenter" width="645"] Image Credit: Burpple User Alicia Ho[/caption]These are our 2 favourite stalls in Maxwell Food Centre.
Maxwell Food Centre has perpetually snaking queues in majority of their stalls. So come early, come hungry, and bring a friend so you can try as many dishes as possible.
Maxwell Food Centre
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
7. Mustafa Centre
What initially started out as a store selling readymade garments in 1971 has since grown into a 24-hour, six floor, two-building shopping heaven.
[caption id="attachment_34388" align="aligncenter" width="618"] Image Credit: Pinterest[/caption]Your first visit here may feel overwhelming as you’re bound to bump shoulders with tens of thousands of people squeezing their way through Mustafa’s narrow aisles.
You’ll find everything from homeware and electronics to clothes and groceries. With over 3,000 products on sale at bargained prices, you’re bound to fill your baskets with snacks, a random pair of sunglasses and perhaps a kettle that you managed to convince yourself that you’ll “eventually” need.
If you find yourself feeling a little peckish while doing your shopping, there’s a 400-seater restaurant called Kebabs ‘n Curries opened at the rooftop of Mustafa’s spanking new wing. You can enjoy everything from naan to dum briyani without the fine dining price tag.
Mustafa Centre is the one-stop place for everything. Just be sure to control your urge to buy everything while you’re here.
Mustafa Centre
Address: 145 Syed Alwi Road, Little India, Singapore 207704
Website
8. National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore is an art gallery that houses the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, with over 8,000 works of art.
[caption id="attachment_34393" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: National Gallery Singapore[/caption]Located in the Civic District, the National Gallery Singapore consists of 2 national monuments, namely the former Supreme Court and City Hall and is the largest visual arts venue and museum in Singapore.
[caption id="attachment_34390" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Wikipedia[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34391" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Wikipedia[/caption]The National Gallery also collaborates with international museums to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context.
Be sure to check out their website for updates on current exhibitions.
National Gallery Singapore
Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6271 7000
Website
9. Singapore Zoo
The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens, was opened in 1973.
[caption id="attachment_34394" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Pinterest[/caption]The zoo houses over 315 species of animals with about 16 percent considered to be threatened species. Look out for the white tigers!
[caption id="attachment_34395" align="aligncenter" width="460"] Image Credit: The Telegraph[/caption]Set in a rainforest environment, the Singapore Zoo is known for their ‘open concept’ where animals live in landscapes and environments that simulate their natural habitat.]
That’s not all, they have various live shows featuring Birds of Prey and Sea Lions!
If you’re looking for a world-class zoological experience, then you should pay a visit to the Singapore Zoo.
Singapore Zoo
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
Opening Hours: Daily: 8.30am – 6pm
Contact no.: 6269 3411
Website
10. Southern Ridges & Henderson Waves Bridge
Singapore has always been known as Asia’s Greenest City and what better way to experience the natural greenery on our island city, than taking a hike on the Southern Ridges, a 10km trail that connects the parks along the southern ridge of Singapore.
[caption id="attachment_34396" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]The Southern Ridges trail connects Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park.
Mount Faber Park is one of the oldest parks in Singapore and is connected to Telok Blangah Hill Park by the Henderson Waves bridge.
If you’re looking for great photo opportunities and amazing views of the sunset, keep walking until you reach Henderson Waves bridge.
[caption id="attachment_34397" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: @adventureideas[/caption]It is Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge with a unique wave-form design that forms alcoves that double as shelters with seats within.
The wave-forms are lit with LED lamps at night from 7pm to 2am daily, so you can pop by anytime.
It’s quite cathartic to just be there. Do pack bug spray though; mosquitoes are vicious.
Southern Ridges & Henderson Waves Bridge
Address: Henderson Road, Mount Faber Park, Singapore 099203
Website
Also read 7 Unique Sports Experiences That Can Only Be Found In Sentosa
(Header Image Source: Unsplash)
FIFA World Cup 2018 Is Kicking Off Soon – Here’s A Line-Up Of 14 Places To Catch The Action
Has it really been 4 years since the last World Cup?
This year’s FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia. However, just because you’re not there doesn’t mean you can’t join in on the action.
Fortunately, as with every World Cup season, there are many places screening the matches live.
We’ve come up with a list of such places for you to catch all the action while being surrounded by other soccer fans.
1. 1- Altitude
1-Altitude is the world’s highest alfresco bar and one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore offering 360 degree views of the city.
[caption id="attachment_34268" align="aligncenter" width="963"] Image Credit: 1-Altitude[/caption]For the first time ever, 1-Altitude will be screening the World Cup, thanks to the favourable match timings.
Do check their Facebook page for more updates.
1-Altitude
Address: 1 Raffles Place (Former OUB Centre), Singapore 048616
Opening Hours: Sun – Tue: 6pm – 2am, Wed, Fri – Sat: 6pm – 4am, Thu: 6pm – 3am
Contact no.: 6438 0410
Website
2. Bar Bar Black Sheep
Bar Bar Black Sheep serves up authentic Thai, Western, and North Indian Cuisine as well as affordable drinks in a comfortable open-air dining environment.
[caption id="attachment_34269" align="aligncenter" width="638"] Image Credit: Image Credit: @bar.bar.black.sheep[/caption]The best part? They provide full table service with no service charge or tax added to your bill.
They will be screening all World Cup matches this year at their Cluny Court outlet as well as their upcoming outlet near Clementi.
Bar Bar Black Sheep
Address: 501 Bukit Timah Road, #01-05C Cluny Court, Singapore 259760
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm, Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 1am, Sat: 12pm – 1am, Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Contact no.: 6763 4757
Image Credit: @brewerkzsg[/caption]
On top of regular screenings of sports matches, they were one of the first few places to publicly screen the World Cup previously and will continue to do so this year. You can check their weekly schedules here.
Brewerkz
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
Website
4. SAFRA
SAFRA previously screened World Cup matches at all four of its clubs back during the 2014 World Cup.
This year they will be screening the World Cup at all their clubs and SAFRA members will be able to receive a ‘fun pack’ and enjoy exclusive premier members seating.
Keep checking their Facebook page for more updates.
SAFRA Hidden away in the lush greenery of Bukit Timah is Hollandse Club.
Address: Find your nearest outlet 5. Hollandse Club
The club provides a family centric, relaxed environment for their international members.
On top of their exquisitely designed open dining spaces and modern sports and relaxation facilities, they also hold numerous events for their members, as well as live sports screenings.
This year, they will also be screening the World Cup matches. Do check their 6. McDonald’s
Singapore’s favourite 24-hour fast food franchise is screening the World Cup matches in 22 of its outlets across the island! Soccer and fast food? Sounds like a great night already. Time to gather the soccer buddies and head to the Land of the Golden Arches. While the 22 outlets have not been revealed, stay tuned to their Facebook page for more updates. McDonald’s Muddy Murphy’s has confirmed that they will be screening the World Cup matches.
Address: Find your nearest outlet here
Website7. Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub
Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub However, the matches to be screened have not been confirmed as of now. Keep checking their Facebook page for more updates. The Sports Hub As one of the restaurants part of the Muddy Murphy’s Holdings, Prince Of Wales Backpacker Pub will also be screening World Cup 2018 matches at their outlets. They also serve up affordable food and cheap drinks. Watching the World Cup doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. Check their Facebook page for weekly updates on their live sports screenings. Prince Of Wales Backpacker Pub The Penny Black Harry’s Bar Yes, you read that right. Changi Airport has announced that they will be screening selected matches from 14 June to 15 July 2018! That’s not all, you can join in the quizzes and games. Predict the winning team for the first live match on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and stand to win Changi Gift Cards worth up to $5,000! You can check out the Changi Airport World Cup screening schedule 13. All Community Clubs
Singaporeans will be able to watch the live FIFA World Cup matches for FREE at 55 community clubs islandwide! The People’s Association will be screening all 64 matches and the opening match on 14 June will be shown at Our Tampines Hub as well as 40 other community clubs. Click here for a list of participating community clubs. Keep checking back on the PAFrenz Facebook page for detailed schedules of the match screenings. Singapore’s iconic rooftop bar, CÉ LA VI will also be screening live FIFA World Cup matches from 14 June to 15 July 2018! [caption id="attachment_34942" align="aligncenter" width="736"] Image Credit: Pinterest[/caption]
Watch all 64 matches on a 65-inch television at the outdoors members’ area with an entry fee of $20 until 9pm. There will also be a cover charge of $28 on Wednesdays for gentlemen, as well as on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm. Fans who come clad in their favourite team’s jersey will receive free entry all day and night, forgoing the $20 entry fee and $28 cover charge. Opening hours will be extended during the FIFA World Cup to accomodate the 2am and 3am matches from Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday nights. Guests can request for a table with viewing access to the matches during booking. Reserve a table Also read From Bak Kut Teh To Bak Chor Mee – 9 Places In S’pore With Halal Chinese Fare
Address: 442 Orchard Road, #01-02 – 05 Claymore Connect, Singapore 238879
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 1am, Fri – Sat: 11am – 2am
Contact no.: 6735 0400
Image Credit: Flickr User Choo Yut Shing[/caption]
Address: Stadium Boulevard, Kallang, Singapore 271003
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6653 8900
Website9. Prince Of Wales Backpacker Pub
Address: 51 Boat Quay, Singapore 049840
Opening Hours: Sun – Tue: 5pm – 1am, Wed – Sat: 5pm – 3am
Contact no.: 6557 2498
Image Credit: Facebook page for their weekly updates on their live sports screenings.
Address: 26/27 Boat Quay, Singapore 049817
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11.30am – 1am, Fri – Sat: 11.30am – 2am, Sun: 11.30am – 12am
Contact no.: 6538 2300
Image Credit: Image Credit: Facebook Page.
Address: Find your nearest outlet 12. Changi Airport
14. CÉ LA VI
(Header Image Source:
10 Best Places To Get Ice Cream And Waffles Because CRAVINGS
There’s always time and place for ice cream and waffles. Honestly, is there anything not to love about waffles?
Trust the perfect waffle and ice cream combination to perk up your dreary week. Here’s a list of the best waffles in Singapore.
1. Twenty Grammes
A sweet aroma of vanilla and milky goodness greets you as you step into Twenty Grammes, reminiscent of late Sunday mornings when a scrumptious brunch of homemade waffles was in order.
[caption id="attachment_34183" align="aligncenter" width="1310"] Image Credit: @twentygrammes[/caption]Enjoy your crisp waffles and sit back in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
[caption id="attachment_34182" align="aligncenter" width="1306"] Image Credit: @twentygrammes[/caption]Their S’mores Waffle ($15) has got to be one of their best creations yet. The waffles are infused with graham crackers to give it that crispy exterior. Chocolate hazelnut sauce is drizzled all over the waffle along with crushed graham crackers.
Pair it with a scoop of gelato of your choice. Top it off with torched marshmallows and whipped cream. This S’mores Waffle definitely hits the spot after a long week at work!
Twenty Grammes
Address: 753 North Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 198721
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 12pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 1am
Contact No.: 67171733
Website
2. Creamier
This next place hardly needs an introduction. Creamier is everyone’s go-to for great and affordable ice cream and waffles.
[caption id="attachment_34184" align="aligncenter" width="1236"] Image Credit: Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee Facebook[/caption]Creamier definitely trumps in the number of ice cream flavours offered. Not forgetting their waffles that are well executed – crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You’ll never get jelak of their waffles and ice cream!
[caption id="attachment_34185" align="aligncenter" width="870"] Image Credit: Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee Facebook[/caption]Their freshly churned ice cream is consistently good, and they often introduce seasonal flavours to keep things fresh. We highly recommend their two best sellers – Earl Grey Lavender and Sea Salt Gula Melaka.
Ice cream here starts from $3.50 a scoop, with premium flavours going at $4.50 a scoop.
Creamier Toa Payoh
Address: Find your nearest location here
Website
3. Wimbly Lu
Wimbly Lu is practically synonymous with waffles as it was one of the pioneers behind the waffles craze in Singapore a few years ago.
[caption id="attachment_34186" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Cafehoppingkids[/caption]There’s just something about the waffles here that feels so right. You feel instantly warm and comforted once you take a bite of their waffles.
While the waffles may look ordinary at first glance, you know what they say – do not judge a book by its cover. The waffles here are fluffy and light.
We do love their waffle paired with Salted Caramel and Honey Cinnamon Ice Cream – best for a treat yo’self day. You can choose either a single scoop ($8.50) or a double scoop ($11.50) of ice cream to go with the waffle.
Wimbly Lu Shrove Tuesday fully embodies its name with their extensive menu which you can’t help but devour.
Address: Find your nearest location 4. Shrove Tuesday
One of the popular items on their menu would be the Nonya Chendol Waffle ($13.90), which consists of 2 scoops of chendol gelato and vanilla soft serve, topped with Azuki beans, chendol jelly, desiccated coconut flakes before drizzled with Gula Melaka.
If you love your chendol, then we highly recommend you trying it in waffle form from Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday
Address: Block 94 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #01-32, Singapore 310094
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 10am – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 11pm
Contact No.: 62582254
Image Credit: Burpple User Ashley Sim[/caption]
The magical Unicorn Whoaffle ($14) comes with with a scoop of Lavender White Chocolate and Toasted Marshmallow ice cream atop their chewy Whoaffle.
The horns were all meringue and certainly added to the cute factor of this dish. Whip out your phones because this set is great for the gram’.
Hatter Street This amazing concoction comes with vanilla bean ice-cream, caramelised bananas, milo crumble and drizzled with a healthy amount of milo sauce – a recipe for happiness! Strangers’ Reunion With its mint green storefront and matching pastel furnishing, it comes as no surprise that Lickety stands out from the row of souvenir shops and Middle Eastern restaurants. The star of the show is definitely their Egglet Ice Cream Bouquet (from $8.90). The egglets comes in two flavours – buttermilk and red velvet. You can choose either of these flavours or go ‘half-and-half” if you want the best of both worlds. Lickety carries a wide assortment of flavours ranging from my personal favourite Honey Lavender and Earl Grey and Fig to more localised flavours such as Taro Yam. This dessert is definitely best shared between two people! Lickety If you’re in need of a laid back, messy hair, lazy kind of Sunday, then Sunday Folks is right up your alley. The folks behind this cafe takes pride in concocting their own original recipes and paying homage to the freshness and tastefulness of their desserts. Their desserts don’t just look good – they taste good too! I’ve always loved their Sea Salt Gula Melaka Ice Cream Waffles ($11.80) . You can expect a freshly baked Belgian waffle paired with strawberries and drizzled with maple syrup and chocolate hazelnut sauce. Trust me, the amazing waffles at Sunday Folks won’t disappoint! Sunday Folks Their Chocolate Rootbeer Waffle with Charcoal Vanilla Soft Serve ($12) is definitely a hit among customers. The rectangular waffle comes with a chocolate chip cookie, and an ash grey charcoal vanilla soft serve to top it all off. The charcoal soft serve had a hint of root beer in every mouthful, which does not overwhelm the original vanilla taste. The Cold Pantry Nestled amidst the quiet, laid-back charms of the old Yishun town, Holy Cow Creamery is a great chill-out spot. Escape to Yishun (can’t believe we’re saying this) for your dose of Ice Cream & good times. Enjoy their delicious ice cream concocted in their very own kitchen, paired with crisp waffles. We highly recommend their charcoal waffles if you’re looking for something different from the plain ol’ waffle. Holy Cow (Header Image Source: @twentygrammes)
Address: Block 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-333, Singapore 530212
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 1pm – 10pm
Image Credit: Strangers’ Reunion Facebook[/caption]
Address: 33/35/37 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore 169355
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 9am – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 9am – 12am, Closed on Tuesdays
Contact No.: 6222 4869
Website7. Lickety
Address: 34 Bussorah St, Singapore 199452
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm, daily
Contact No.: 6291 7670
Website8. Sunday Folks
Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
Opening Hours: Tues – Thurs: 1pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pm, Sun: 12pm – 10pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 64799166
Image Credit: Burpple User Cafehoppingkids[/caption]
Address: 88 Rangoon Road #01-01, Singapore 218374
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 4pm – 10pm, Sat – Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Website10. Holy Cow
Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
Opening Hours: Tues – Thurs: 1pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pm, Sun: 12pm – 10pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 64799166
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Chimichanga’s $8 Deals On Tacos And Beer
7 Staycation Spots In S’pore Under $150 For A Good Urban Getaway
Not all of us can afford airfare to a faraway place. Some of us are just looking for a weekend away from home that does not involve leaving the country.
If you’re in need of a good break but you don’t want to burst your budget either, we have some ideas for where you and your partner, friends or family can go for a holiday, right here in Singapore.
Best part, they’re all under $150!
1. Hotel Mono
Hotel Mono is a chic hideaway set in six historical shop houses of modern design. This hotel is black and white inside and out – which definitely gives you clean Kinfolk Vibes.
[caption id="attachment_33970" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Image Credit: Image Credit: 2. Hotel GHotel G may sound familiar to some and that’s because they have hotels in several locations including San Francisco, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
[caption id="attachment_33980" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: Hotel G Singapore Facebook[/caption]
Hotel G Singapore is a chic lifestyle hotel that is conveniently located few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.
They have a grand total of 308 rooms that are divided into Good, Great and Greater categories.
[caption id="attachment_33979" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: Hotel G Singapore Facebook[/caption]Their room comes equipped with all modern comforts in a stylish vintage decor and are decked with the hotel’s trademark dreamcatcher lighting.
Image Credit: Hotel G Singapore Facebook
As Hotel G is conveniently located at Middle Road near Orchard, this means that food and entertainment are just a couple of steps away!
Hotel G
Price: Starts from $127/night
Address: 200 Middle Road, Singapore 188980
Contact No.: 6809 7988
Website
3. Rabbit Carrot Gun
If you want a change of pace from hotels and boutique hotels, here’s a staycation spot that’s more unique – Rabbit Carrot Gun.
[caption id="attachment_33974" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: Rabbit Carrot Gun[/caption]Rabbit Carrot Gun is a restaurant and ‘hotel’ rolled into one. On the ground floor of this refurbished shophouse is a bustling casual dining restaurant that serves up all your brunch favourites, while the second storey comprises 3 rooms for guests.
[caption id="attachment_33972" align="aligncenter" width="869"] Image Credit: Rabbit Carrot Gun[/caption]Encapsulated in a 1925 traditionally built Singaporean shophouse, these suites will mesmerise you the moment you step in.
[caption id="attachment_33973" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: Rabbit Carrot Gun[/caption]If you don’t live in the East side of Singapore, this would be a great opportunity to explore parts of Singapore you’ve never ventured to before. Our tip? Bookmark all the good food you want to try in the area to make the best of your stay in the East.
Rabbit Carrot Gun
Price: Starts from $139/night
Address: 47 – 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768
Contact no.: 6348 8568
Website
4. XY Hotel Bugis
Located in Kampong Glam, XY Hotel Bugis’ design and rooms feature a unique blend modern art, while staying true to the local heritage.
[caption id="attachment_33975" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: XY Hotel Bugis Singapore[/caption]While its exterior is deceptively minimal with its black and white design, step inside and you’ll find a space that’s overflowing with personality and interiors punctuated with bright pops of colour.
[caption id="attachment_33977" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: XY Hotel Bugis Singapore[/caption]Think rattan chairs in bold hues of pink, green and indigo, and neon lights in the common areas. All 15 of their rooms also feature quirky murals.
[caption id="attachment_33976" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: XY Hotel Bugis Singapore[/caption]Located just minutes away from OG hipster area Haji Lane and Arab Street, you won’t have to venture far for some amazing – and halal – food.
XY Hotel Singapore
Price: Starts from $130/night for Superior Room
Address: 47 – 49 East Coast Road, Singapore 428768
Contact no.: 6348 8568
Website
5. Arcadia Hotel
Arcadia Hotel is a stylish modern hotel at Hamilton Road, in the heart of the vibrant Jalan Besar district of Singapore.
It’s vibrant white and green facade looks like it came out of a Wes Anderson film.
[caption id="attachment_34092" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Arcadia Hotel Facebook[/caption]If you intend to stay in the room all day, every room comes with a set of L’Occitance bath amenities as well as a 42-inch flat-panel TV for you to Netflix and chill.
Some of the hotel rooms comes with a balcony that looks out to the Jalan Besar streets. Perfect for winding down in the evening with a couple of drinks!
[caption id="attachment_34094" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Arcadia Hotel Facebook[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34093" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Arcadia Hotel Facebook[/caption]
Other than their comfy rooms, there’s a rooftop terrace shaded by tropical trees featuring a hot tub for you to sit in and enjoy the city views.
[caption id="attachment_34095" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Arcadia Hotel Facebook[/caption]Arcadia Hotel
Price: Starts from $130/night
Address: 32 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209201
Contact no.: 6718 0700
Image Credit: @hotelcollab[/caption]
This hotel is situated at the start of Keong Saik Road, lined with quaint cafes, bistros, bakeries and restaurants so you definitely won’t go hungry if you’re staying here.
The good location and amazing hospitality is met with an equally gorgeous interior. Guests have also mentioned that it strikes the perfect balance between value and warmth!
[caption id="attachment_34096" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Hotel 1929 Facebook[/caption]Head on over to their spacious patio after a long day for a breath of fresh air. This is definitely the place to relax and chill!
[caption id="attachment_34097" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Hotel 1929 Facebook[/caption]Hotel 1929
Price: Starts from $125/night
Address: 50 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089154
Contact no.: 6717 1929
Image Credit: Village Hotels & Residences[/caption]
Rooms at Village Hotel Changi carries a simplistic elegance and comes with a stunning sea-view.
[caption id="attachment_34100" align="aligncenter" width="1174"] Image Credit: Also Read 6 Picture-Perfect Staycation Ideas That Suit Both The Budget And Lavish Traveler(Header Image Source:
These Steamboat Spots In S’pore Confirm Will Make You Steaaammm
Hai Di Lao is arguably the most popular steamboat spot in Singapore. They’ve been drawing crowds with their insanely good tomato broths and noodle-bending staff.
However, while Hai Di Lao is great, I refuse to wait over an hour just for a table. Especially when I’m hungry. Here’s a list of great alternatives to satisfy that steamboat craving.
1. JPOT
JPOT only offers individual hotpots, which is great because I’m picky when it comes to the ingredients that goes into my hotpot.
They offer a wide variety of ingredients and 9 different soup bases. My personal favourites are the Tom Yum Soup and the JPOT Superior Broth.
[caption id="attachment_34036" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: JPOT[/caption]The other unique soup bases include the Laksa, Chilli Crab Soup, Bak Kut Teh Soup, Fish Head Soup and Porridge. Yes, that’s right. You can choose to cook your ingredients in a pot of porridge.
[caption id="attachment_34035" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: JPOT[/caption]You have to order their Wagyu Ribeye, Handmade Jumbo Pork Ball, and their Handmade Fish Balls. The marbling on the Wagyu Ribeye is perfect and is so tender it barely holds its form on my chopsticks.
The Handmade Fish Balls come in a platter of 6 and are different from the conventional fishballs. The fishballs are made fresh and you can actually taste the fish instead of just a generic fish paste. One platter is never enough.
You can view their complete menu here.
That’s not all, with 16 sauces and condiments available, you can create your own dips for your hotpot experience.
JPOT is the place to go if you’re looking for a genuinely good and fuss-free steamboat meal.
JPOT
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1 #03-16, Tampines 1 Singapore, 529536
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 11pm
Contact no.: 6532 3536
Website
2. Shi Li Fang
Shi Li Fang is one of the few affordable steamboat places in Singapore.
[caption id="attachment_34038" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @agacialim[/caption]They have a good variety of broths available. Choose from their Tonic Chicken Soup, Specialty Mala Soup, Beauty Chicken Collagen Soup, Nourishing Fish Soup, Ravishing Tomato Soup, and Tasty Mushroom Soup.
Their Specialty Mala Soup is actually milder and drinkable, unlike Hai Di Lao’s intense Mala broth.
Be sure to order their Japanese Kurobuta Pork, Japanese Wagyu Beef, and their Fish Roe ‘Glue’. The quality of the meat is surprisingly decent and the Fish Roe ‘Glue’ is a paste that has been incorporated generously with Fish Roe.
[caption id="attachment_34037" align="aligncenter" width="669"] Image Credit: Shi Li Fang[/caption]Shi Li Fang is one of the best and most wallet-friendly steamboat places to chill and catch up with your friends.
Shi Li Fang
Address: City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, #02-53/54, Singapore 208539
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6636 7899
Website
Address: Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road #07-10/11, Singapore 238896
Contact no.: 6238 0800
Address: Thomson Plaza, 301 Thomson Road #01-106, Singapore 574408
Contact no.: 6456 0800
Address: Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Road #B1-30, Singapore 059413
Contact no.: 6636 3833
Address: Hougang 1, 1 Hougang Street 91 #01-23, Singapore 538692
Contact no.: 6282 6678
Address: J-Cube, 2 Jurong East Central 1 #02-08A, Singapore 609731
Contact no.: 6694 2122
Address: West Coast Plaza, 154 West Coast Road #02-24, Singapore 127371
Contact no.: 6266 2858
Address: Icon Village, 12 Gopeng Street #01-41, Singapore 078877
Contact no.: 6222 8518
Address: Bedok Point, 799 New Upper Changi Road #03-38/39, Singapore 467351
Contact no.: 6581 8885
3. Beauty In The Pot
Beauty In The Pot is a hotpot concept that offers 2 signature broths – the Beauty Collagen Broth and Spicy Nourishing Soup.
The Beauty Collagen Broth is essentially Shark’s Cartilage Soup while the Spicy Nourishing Soup is a Pork Bone Soup with 3 levels of spiciness available.
[caption id="attachment_34041" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @pnakswasdi[/caption]If you’re at the newer OneKM outlet, they offer 4 more broths besides the signature 2.
There’s the Herbal Drunk Chicken Broth, Cooling Coconut Broth, Longevity Wild Pine Mushroom Broth, and the Vitamin C Tomato Sweet Corn Broth.
Some of the must-order ingredients include their homemade Fish Tofu that is freshly prepared daily and is exclusive to Beauty In A Pot, as well as their Ebiko Prawn Paste that uses 100% fresh prawns.
[caption id="attachment_34040" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @zoeeeyang[/caption]While Beauty In The Pot might be a little pricier, the freshness and quality of the ingredients makes the meal more than worth the money.
Beauty In The Pot
Address: OneKM, 11 Tanjong Katong Road #02-21, Singapore 437157
Opening Hours: Daily: 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6284 8820
Website
Address: OneKM, 11 Tanjong Katong Road #03-38, Singapore 437157
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 3am
Contact no.: 6284 8820
Address: The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road #05-15/16, Singapore 238843
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 6am
Contact no.: 6284 8820
4. Hao Lai Wu
Located at 8 Sago St, Hao Lai Wu is conveniently located next to the famous landmark, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. A spot that’s hard to miss, you and your friends won’t have any trouble finding each other at this place.
[caption id="attachment_34042" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]To cater to all of us Singaporeans whenever hunger strikes, the owners of Hao Lai Wu insist on keeping their store open from 11am – 3am daily! Up and hungry at ungodly hours? Hao Lai Wu’s got you covered!
Choose from 6 different soup bases – Mala, Tom Yum, Tomato, Chicken, Salted Veggie and Pork Bone.
Hao Lai Wu provides its customers with a wide range of fresh ingredients, sides, and sauces.
[caption id="attachment_34043" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption] [caption id="attachment_34044" align="aligncenter" width="582"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]From fishcakes, marinated meats, a wide variety of seafood, and even fried mantous, Hao Lai Wu doesn’t skimp on their ingredients.
If you’re looking for a new supper, dinner or lunch spot to have your next family or friend gathering, head over to Hao Lai Wu.
Hao Lai Wu
Address: 8 Sago St, Singapore 059012
Operating Hours: 11am – 3am daily
Contact no.: 6221 0065
Website
5. Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat
Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat is a steamboat restaurant that’s known for their free flow Xiao Long Bao.
[caption id="attachment_34045" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Guo Fu Steamboat[/caption]They have 10 soup bases available for you to choose from – the Elderly Tonic Soup, Beauty Soup, Male Vitality Soup, Cordy Soup, Curry Beef Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Kimchi Soup, Mild Spicy Soup, Spicy Soup, and Herbal Soup.
The quality of the ingredients here is fresh. Don’t forget to order the Sliced Special Beef and try not to go crazy on the free flow Xiao Long Bao and Shallot Pancakes.
[caption id="attachment_34046" align="aligncenter" width="918"] Image Credit: @fizzle.rascal[/caption]After all, it is a steamboat restaurant.
Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat The top layer of the 4-Tier Cheesy Hotpot & BBQ Pagoda Steamboat is a steamer. The second tier is a dipping tier (choose from Cheese, Salted Egg or Mongolian dip), and the next is a BBQ hot plate for grilling. Finally, right at the bottom is a hot pot tier that is divided down the middle so you can enjoy two different soup bases (choose from Chicken, Tom Yum, Mala, Herbal Tonic, Tomato). Talk about having options! Choose from the Supreme ($38.90/pax), Premium ($29.90/pax) and Deluxe ($19.90/pax) Buffet, which entitles you to different kinds of ingredients to cook with your Pagoda steamboat. Take note that the Pagoda steamboat set is only available after 3pm. Flame Cafe You can also expect a free flow of meats, vegetables, desserts and soft drinks, so you can stuff yourself silly after a whole day of activity! All ingredients are prepared fresh daily, so you can be sure you’re eating only the good stuff. Price: Children 5 – 11 years old: $15 nett | Adults, Mon – Thu: $27 nett | Adults, Fri/Sat: $29 nett | Adults, Eve of PH/PH: $30 nett Marina Bay Steamboat @ Satay By the Bay Also read End Off Your Festival Of Feasts On A Sugar Rush This Dessert Week (Header Image Source:
I’ll always remember the first time I ate Lok Lok out of a converted van in JB. Although it was a tad unhygienic, it was a truly fun and unique dining experience. Lok Lok is a dish consisting of various deep-fried foods such as meats and vegetables that are served on a skewer and traditionally dipped into thick satay sauce. Lok Lok is EXTREMELY underrated in Singapore. If you haven’t tried it, honestly why? So here it is. Here’s a list of Lok Lok spots you can enjoy in Singapore so you don’t have to travel all the way to JB. This Lok Lok buffet offers up to 60 different types of skewers, cooking methods – boiled, deep fried, bbq as well as a huge variety of sauces for you to combine and make it your own. Best part, this Lok Lok will only cost you $24 nett/pax from Tuesdays to Thursdays and $27 nett/pax from Fridays to Sundays for all you can eat! So feast to your heart’s content at Zaolek Lok Lok. Zaolek Lok Lok This next one is a little bit out of the way but definitely worth the trip. This old school Lok Lok dining experience is a passed-down 25-year Singapore family-kept recipe extracted from Satay Bee Hoon. There’re three soup bases for you to choose from (chicken/mala/satay) but we highly recommend the satay base. Each base pot will cost you $8. Best part, each stick goes as low as $1 so you know you’ll be leaving this place with a food coma. Chuan Le Xiang Lok Lok This place is known for serving familiar Malaysian dishes as well as their Malacca-style Lok Lok. Offering a lok lok buffet at $24.80 nett/pax (Mondays – Thursdays) and $26.80 nett/pax (Fridays – Sundays), Malaysia Local Delights has also recently expanded into an ala carte menu ($0.80/Stick). You get to choose from 9 soup bases and like any other Lok Lok bufetts, their satay sauce is a must-try! The best part? There’s no GST and service charge. Malaysia Local Delights Tucked away in Pasir Panjang Food Centre is a shop that sells Lok Lok with a twist. Instead of dipping your skewered ingredients in peanut sauce, you get a pot of gooey melted cheese. The cheese used is a mixture of nacho cheese and mozzarella. In case you’re someone who downs cheese like water, they provide refills for free. So you can eat all the cheese that you want. Their Cheesy BBQ Lok Lok ($38) comes in a set which includes 18 sticks of food of your choice. You can also order additional skewered ingredients if you’re still hungry! JQ Pot Hock Leng Satay Bee Hoon and Lok Lok is known to sell one of the best Lok Lok in Singapore. Although this stall doesn’t offer a wide variety of ingredients and pot bases compared to other Lok Lok joints, what sets them apart is their savoury and thick satay sauce. The owners of this stall have been hawking this iconic dish for over 50 years in the Old Airport vicinity, so you know you’re in for a real treat! Hock Leng Satay Bee Hoon & Lok Lok Wang BBQ and Grill was one of the first few Lok Lok stalls to open back in 2013. The menu consists of over 55 types of Lok Lok ranging from traditional skewers to the new-fangled. There is a minimum order of 7 sticks, and ranges from $1.20 – $3.00 per stick. You can expect plenty of vegetable skewers and even udon wrapped in pork belly! Located in Chomp Chomp Food Centre, you can expect a 45 minute wait as the process to prepare these skewers involves coating the chosen skewers in their special homemade sauce and either grilling these skewers over a charcoal grill, or deep frying them. However it’s truly worth the wait, so sit around, enjoy a drink or two while Wang BBQ & Grill prepares their special Lok Lok for you. Wang BBQ & Grill This hot pot restaurant at Chinatown offers Lok Lok sticks on a conveyor belt. So you can sit and let the food come to you instead! Each patron will receive their personal hot pot so all you have to do is pick out the skewers as they pass by on the conveyor belt! Steamov serves over 10 different soup bases ($5/base) which includes the Tomato Pot, Spicy Pot, Mushroom & Black Chicken Pot and more. The basic ingredients such as fishball, hotdog etc will cost you $1/stick whilst premium ingredients will set you back by $3. Steamov opens till 4am daily making it the next perfect place for supper with your family and friends. Steamov (Shi Shang Lao) Lok Lok Also Read 8 Steakhouses In Singapore That Will ‘Meat’ Your Expectations For Under $50 (Header Image Source: Wang BBQ Lok Lok Facebook)
Address: China Square Central, 20 Cross Street #01-31/32/33, China Court, Singapore 048422
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6557 0906
Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]
Address: Level 1 Centro Bianco Building, 73 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534818
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 1am; Fri – Sat: 10am – 3am; Sun: 10am – 1am
Contact no.: 6288 6346
Image Credit: Burpple User Kevin Marling[/caption]
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Satay By The Bay, #12/13/14 Marina Bay, Singapore
Opening Hours: Daily, 5pm – 11.45pm
Contact no.: 8180 8112
WebsiteLok No Further, Here Are The Best Lok Lok Spots In Singapore So You Don’t Have To Travel To JB
Up All Night To Get Lok-y
1. Zaolek Lok Lok
Address: Citimac Foodcourt, Blk 605B Macpherson Road #03-08, Singapore 368241
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 5:30pm – 11.30pm, Sat – Sun: 5pm – 11.30pm
Contact No.: 6282 4005
Website2. Chuan Le Xiang Lok Lok
Address: 23 Neythal Road, Singapore 628588
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 5.30pm – 11pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 9880 4584
Website3. Malaysia Local Delights
Address: 224 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437014
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 5pm – 1.30am, Sun: 11.30am – 12am
Contact no.: 6440 8378
Website4. JQ Pot
Address: 157 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208529
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10.30pm, Sat – Sun: 6pm – 11pm, Closed On Tuesdays
Contact No.: 8187 9797
Website5. Hock Leng Satay Bee Hoon & Lok Lok
Address: 51 Old Airport Road #01-141 Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore 390051
Opening Hours: Thurs – Sun: 4pm – 9pm, Closed Mon – Wed6. Wang BBQ & Grill
Address: 20 Kensington Park Road, Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Singapore 557269
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 5.30pm – 1.30am
Contact No.: 9799 5432
Website7. Steamov (Shi Shang Lao) Lok Lok
Address: 325 New Bridge Road, Singapore 088760
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11am to 4am
Contact No.: 8858 0543
Website
This Japanese-Inspired French Patisserie Serves Cakes That Are Too Pretty To Eat
If there’s one thing that I can eat for the rest of my life, it would be a good slice of cake.
Now I love cakes as much as, if not more than, the next person. I look forward to my birthday every year because I know I’ll get to indulge in a rich Belgium dark chocolate cake, finished with a silky chocolate glaze.
[caption id="attachment_33875" align="aligncenter" width="450"] GIF Credit: giphy.com[/caption]I thought no other cakes could ever win my heart. Until, I came across a beautiful, magnificent piece of cake.
After a bit more research, it led me to this really quaint and simple patisserie. Flor Patisserie, you’ve won my heart this time round.
Fantastic Cakes And Where To Eat Them
Flor Patisserie is a Japanese-styled patisserie that serves authentic Japanese inspired French pastry.
They pride in using the freshest and best quality ingredients that have been sourced from overseas (Japan, Belgium, and France), and locally.
The chef at Flor Patisserie, Heidi, aims to create pastries based on the principle of honest baking with the finest ingredients.
Needless to say, their creations are truly a work of art.
Now that Cherry Blossom season is in full swing, Flor Patisserie is serving up sakura themed pastries and you for sure don’t want to miss any of it.
First up, we have the Sakura Tofu Chiffon which is made with salt-pickled Sakura blossoms.
[caption id="attachment_33884" align="aligncenter" width="814"] Image Credit: @flor_patiserrie[/caption]The Sakura Pie is a puff pastry filled with almond cream, and topped with Sakura chantilly and strawberries. This pie is only available at their Takashimaya outlet.
[caption id="attachment_33879" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @flor_patisserie[/caption]They also sell mini versions of the Sakura Pie which will be available in all outlets. This pie is made out of Sakura cream, pickled Sakura flower, and a creme d’amandes pie base.
[caption id="attachment_33880" align="aligncenter" width="930"] Image Credit: @flor_patiserrie[/caption]You can also gift your friends these cute Sakura Honey Cakes which is part of their Sakura Gift Range. These cakes are available in a box of 10.
Honestly, I’ll just buy an entire box and gift it to myself instead.
[caption id="attachment_33882" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: @flor_patisserie[/caption]This final pastry definitely wins my heart.
The White Strawberry Tart is made with Awayuki strawberry of the Sage prefecture in Japan. The Awayuki strawberries were hand carried back from Tsukiji Market in Japan so you know you’re getting the best stuff.
The sweet strawberry is paired with a fragrant creme d’amandes tart, filled with custard and topped with chantilly.
[caption id="attachment_33883" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @flor_patisserie[/caption]As this is a seasonal item on the menu, Flor Patisserie only makes a limited amount of these pretty tarts! It’s best to call the outlet and reserve the tarts in advance.
You can order whole cakes via their website and enjoy a 5% discount. Best part, there’s a delivery option so you can order their cakes for any special occasion.
[caption id="attachment_33885" align="aligncenter" width="1308"] Image Credit: @flor_patisserie[/caption]So if you’re wondering where to bring your family or friends to this weekend, this patisserie will definitely satisfy all your sweet tooth cravings.
If you need a little bit more convincing, head on over to their Instagram and marvel at all of their beautiful creations.
Flor Patisserie (Siglap)
Address: 42 Siglap Drive
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 10.00am – 7.30pm
Contact No.: 6243 0813
Website
Flor Patisserie (Duxton Hill)
Address: 2 Duxton Hill #01-01
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11.00am – 9.00pm
Contact No.: 6223 8628
Website
Flor Patisserie (Takashimaya)
Address: Takashimaya B2
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 10.00am – 9.30pm
Contact No.: 6737 1789
Website
Also Read 8 Steakhouse In Singapore That Will ‘Meat’ Your Expectations For Under $50
(Header Image Source: @flor_patisserie)
8 Steakhouses In Singapore That Will ‘Meat’ Your Expectations For Under $50
Correct me if I’m wrong but there’s nothing better than biting into a thick, juicy cut of perfectly cooked steak.
[caption id="attachment_33842" align="aligncenter" width="480"] GIF credit: giphy.com[/caption]Some steakhouses in Singapore can get pretty pricey but if you’re looking for a place to bring bae out for a fancy dinner that won’t break the bank, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a list of the best steaks in Singapore that is most definitely value for your money.
A Carnivore’s Dream
1. iSTEAKS Diner
iSTEAKS is the perfect place for you and your carne-loving friends if you’re craving for a good piece of steak that won’t have you robbing the bank.
[caption id="attachment_33802" align="aligncenter" width="1224"] Image Credit: iSTEAKS Diner Facebook[/caption]The steaks here are cooked to perfection so you know you’ll sink your teeth into a tender and juicy piece of steak.
The New Zealand Ribeye 200g (from $19.50) and Australian 100 Days Grain Fed Ribeye 200g ($21.50) are both juicy and downright satisfying.
[caption id="attachment_33804" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Casey Tan[/caption]You can be sure that your steak will be cooked to perfection.
This eatery does not take in reservations so be prepared to wait for a seat.
iSTEAKS Diner (Holland Village)
Address: 17A Lor Liput, Singapore 277731
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 12am
Contact No.: 6463 3165
Website
iSTEAKS Diner (My Village)
Address: 1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 12am
Contact No.: 6285 8839
2. Meat n’ Chill
This diner located along Bukit Timah Road is known for serving up American fare such as burgers and ribs.
Meat n’ Chill is known for serving up a gigantic 500g New York Strip at just $35. Talk about value for money!
However, if you don’t have a monstrous appetite, the New York Strip 300g ($21) will be perfect for you. It also comes with 2 sides of your choice.
[caption id="attachment_33812" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: @makanranger[/caption]Do note that they make limited orders for steak per day as the process to prepare these meats are long.
Meat n’ Chill
Address: 805, Bukit Timah Road, #01-04, Singapore 279883
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm, Closed on Mondays.
Contact No.: 8812 4455
Website
3. The Royals Steakhouse
The Royals franchise started out as a dessert and cake shop along East Coast Road. As business grew, they continued to open restaurants all over the city.
The Royals Steakhouse started business in 2015, in a little shophouse unit along Jalan Pisang serving premium quality Halal steaks from Australia and New Zealand.
In fact, the steak here is so good that they separate the sauces from the meat so you can truly taste the original flavour of the steak.
The Tomahawk steak seems like something from The Flintstones, but this huge slab of steak is perfect for sharing with family.
Priced at $9.50 per 100g, the Tomahawk steak typically weighs between 1.3kg – 1.5kg. The price is such a steal however for a limited time only as it is an introductory offer for their Tomahawk.
[caption id="attachment_33831" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: The Royals Steakhouse Facebook[/caption]Just look at the amount of meat!
https://www.facebook.com/TheRoyalsSteakhouse/videos/1658015967611357/
As the Tomahawk is a special item on the menu, customers are advised to call up beforehand to enquire about stock availability and to make reservations.
Just in case you prefer something that isn’t too crazy, The Prime New Zealand Ribeye 200-220g ($28) is the perfect choice for you.
The ribeye is lightly dabbed with salt before grilling. The exterior is nicely charred while retaining a juicy red centre.
[caption id="attachment_33816" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Justin Teo[/caption]Due to limited seats, reservations are strongly encouraged so you won’t be disappointed by the long queues!
The Royals Steakhouse
Address: 10 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199077
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 1pm – 10.30pm, Fri – Sat: 1pm – 11.30pm, Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact No.: 6291 3326
Website
4. T Bob’s Corner
T Bob’s Corner is a Muslim owned cafe located in the corner of a HDB in Bedok. Despite its rather interesting location, they serve huge portions of steak at very reasonable prices.
The Black Angus Striploin ($28.90) comes with your choice of black pepper sauce or brown gravy.
[caption id="attachment_33828" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: T Bob’s Corner Facebook[/caption]They also serve this crazy 1.4kg Angus Tomahawk ($159.90) if you’ve got an appetite of a whale. It’s ridiculously huge and serves up to 4 people. It still costs under $40 per head when shared among 4 friends.
Just look at it.
[caption id="attachment_33829" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: T Bob’s Corner Facebook[/caption]T Bob’s Corner is known for their huge portions, so do come with an empty stomach. We warned you.
T Bob’s Corner
Address: 527 Bedok North Street 3, #01-514, Singapore 460527
Opening Hours: Sun – Thur: 12pm – 10pm, Fri: 3pm – 11pm, Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Contact No.: 6449 8527
Website
5. Huber’s Butchery & Bistro
You’ll probably know Huber’s Butchery for supplying meat to restaurants around Singapore. However, did you know that you can dine in at Huber’s Bistro?
There’s not much options for steaks you can choose from however we do recommend you getting the U.S. Prime Sirloin Steak 220g ($28). It is served with a herb and butter flavoured brown sauce.
[caption id="attachment_33821" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Jaslyn Shannen Sim[/caption]If you like your steak tender, packed full of flavour and still moo-ing then the onglet is much cheaper and has three times the flavour.
Huber’s Angus Hanging Onglet 160g ($18) is the perfect choice if you enjoy the strong beefy flavour. It comes topped with onion confit and served with fries.
[caption id="attachment_33820" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Fabian Poon[/caption]Huber’s Butchery & Bistro
Address: 22 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 8pm, Sat – Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Contact No.: 6737 1588
Website
6. Les Bouchons
Les Bouchons is known for serving one of the best steak and fries in town. This quaint parisian style restaurant may be small but their steak frites are highly raved about.
Served medium rare, the Ribeye Steak Frites ($39.80) sports a crusty char and tender, juicy meat. At just $39.80, it is incredibly value for money.
[caption id="attachment_33824" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Bibi W[/caption]The steak frites comes with a cap of vigneron flavoured butter which adds a depth of flavour to the steak. It also comes with a house salad and free flow fries.
If you’re looking for a romantic date night, Les Bouchons is definitely the place to go to!
Les Bouchons (Ann Siang) GastroSmiths is a popular bistro that serves up unique fusions from various cuisines. They never fail to impress us with their interesting and quality cuisine. They introduced the small plates concept that delivers huge bang for buck. You can get the Angus 150 Day Grain-Fed Hanger Steak 200g for just $18! You can expect thick, meaty cuts of seared medium-rare steak bathed in collagen, garlic and meat juices.
Address: 7 Ann Siang Rd, Singapore 069689
Contact No.: 6423 0737
7. GastroSmiths
Did we mention there’s no service charge and GST at GastroSmiths?
This is definitely the most pocket-friendly option if you want to indulge in a good piece of steak without having to eat grass for the rest of the month.
GastroSmiths
Address: i12 Katong, 112 East Coast Road #03-06, Singapore 428802
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 11.30am – 9.30pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 9.30pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 9772 9511
Website
8. boCHINche
boChinche is the perfect place to head down to if you’re looking for a steak lunch in the CBD area. This Argentinian restaurant serves up value for money set lunches so you get to indulge without breaking the bank.
Their Lunch Prix-Frixe menu offers a choice of 2 or 3 courses ($32/$38).
Known for their meats, the Argentine Flank Steak served with wedges and chimichurri mayo is the most loved item on their Prixe-Frixe menu!
[caption id="attachment_33836" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Jayne Tan[/caption]Pro-tip: Before you reserve your seat, check their Instagram account (@bochinchesg) for the week’s menu.
boCHINche
Address: 115 Amoy Street #01-02, Singapore 069935
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact No.: 6235 4990
Lose Yourself In Eminem’s “Mom’s Spaghetti” Pop-Up In Singapore This April
(Header Image Source: Burpple User Dex Neo and Burpple User Jason Wong)