[ a soar coffee, Penang ] Underrated coffee spot in Penang. There’s the big names, the one that won the award and the ones who are too general purpose. @a.soar.coffee is the coffee bar for any specialty coffee goer. Dynamic profiles, crazy selections and a well executed pour to make things

[ Linkus ] New restaurant @linkus_singapore in Singapore. Award winning minnan cuisine restaurant makes its first international debut. As an opening promo! You’ll get to eat your first meal for free when you top up 4x your bill as credit. These credits are non-expiring and can be used for fu

[ Next Door Spanish Cafe ] 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁! Maybe there aren’t many in the east, but @nextdoorspanishcafe has been a personal comfort pick for a while now, definitely my favourite few! As the name would imply, it’s designed to be a little more casual and approachable.

[ Arc-en-ciel ] 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲. It’s a big statement, but there’s a catch: it’s only temporary. @arcenciel.sg brings a new edition of its menu in collaboration with @chitose_agriculture , showcasing the precision and freshness of their produce. As

[ Ganko Sushi ] Best known for its affordable omakase, my visit to Ganko took a different turn, away from the intimacy of the sushi bar and into its à la carte offerings. The menu reads like a distilled version of the omakase experience, pristine produce, restrained execution, and just enoug

[ Naked Finn ] Seafood forward kitchen where flavours are clean, natural profiles encouraged and around that ideology, creativity around the structure enhances the experience. Doing little means a lot. This is really emphasised with the 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱 which stands grilled and unseasoned,

[ Medusa ] New restaurant alert! Medusa - Singapore’s first Italian Osteria Romana. Bold name and an even bolder interior. Modern, polished and bloody red. The interior is designed to catch attention, and on that front it delivers. On that alone; and the fact that it is another sister out

[ Longjing ] Zhejiang stalwart Longjing makes its international debut at Suntec City Singapore, bringing refined regional Chinese cooking to a mall setting. The menu spans comforting classics from Hangzhou, Wenzhou and Ningbo, served in an elegant, palace-esque space. Execution is consistent

[ Les Canons ] There’s a new address to know in the CBD, @lescanons.sg , an all-day casual bistro that brings the easy charm of Parisian neighbourhood dining to the heart of the city. Inspired by the convivial bistros of Paris, the menu moves from breakfast through to dinner, offering a repe

[ All Hands Cafe ] A new café in Telok Ayer, born from owner-chef Carlos’ decision to close Boeuf. The concept here takes a deliberate step down — more casual, more inclusive. While the menu spans familiar café territory, the clear niche is Shokupan, explored in multiple thoughtful expressions.

[ Naga House ] Dinner + Cocktails + Good Vibes. That's @ a mixed concept space along Boat Quay. At Naga House, cocktails land refreshingly affordable, with a compelling lineup of quirky, well-considered creations. The food menu balances small and large plates designed for sharing; si

[ Los Amigos ] Mexican food, at least to our local palate, is one of those cuisines that tends to work despite wide swings in quality and affordability. Even at its most inconsistent, the flavours are familiar and forgiving. Los Amigos leans into the more casual end of the segment. It’s posi

[ Papi’s Taco ] Is it silly that Mexican food is my comfort cuisine? I don’t think so. In Singapore’s Mexican food landscape, there are perhaps three or four names that reliably come to mind, and Papi’s Tacos sits comfortably among them. It’s dependable, consistently executed, and broadly co

[ Patchwork Kitchen ] Patchwork Kitchen presents itself as a casual restaurant drawing East Asian influences—an honest montage of the flavours the founders clearly love. And while it’s marketed as casual, the only thing truly relaxed here are the prices. Across the menu, from small plates th

[ Bread Yard ] Bread Yard is a casual café with a “did I read that price right?” appeal. Pasta bases start at $8, with the final dish shaped by whatever add-ons you choose. While it may not convert die-hard pasta purists, the quality comfortably holds its own against hyped cafés charging nearly

[ Summerhill ] Summerhill’s much-loved brunch trolley buffet has returned with a refreshed menu, once again drawing inspiration from the Tour de France. This iteration is conceived as a culinary journey through the regions of France, presenting a repertoire of classic French comfort food rather

[ Noci ] A new pasta bar has opened in Suntec, helmed by the same group behind a slew of Korean concepts—though beyond the team, there’s nothing Korean about this one. - The Pasta - Noci anchors its identity in fresh pasta, made by hand in full view and threaded throughout the menu. Both pa

[ Club Rangoon ] Club Rangoon delivers Burmese flavours, ideas, and elements through a modern dining lens that is both memorable and genuinely warm. It may be the relative novelty of the cuisine that first sparked my excitement, but this stands out as one of the most convincing expressions of

[ Air CCCC ] A festive menu worth getting excited about, without the obligatory dry turkey or predictable ham. Air at Dempsey remains one of the most spatially captivating dining halls around. Bali-inspired, open-air, and bathed in natural light, the setting alone sets the tone for a relaxed