The Singapore Edition

Scarpetta has been on the list of to try for a period of time now. For some reason, it keeps evading us. So one day on a very rainy mid week, we decided to head down to Scarpetta. We arrived at 7pm and were told that the next seating would be between 8.15-8.45pm. There was not so much to do so we hung around and waited. In the next ten minutes, another 4-5 groups put their names down and the next available seating was now 9.15-9.45. That is the popularity of Scarpetta in the

Tucked away in a shophouse along Bukit Timah Road, Pocket by Flip Coffee Roasters is evidently a place for coffee lovers. You know you are in a good place when the coffee beans available is almost as large as the menu available. Flip Coffee Roasters maintains a very strong alignment with ethically sourced, traceable lots and many of their coffees are procured from small estates with transparency practices that support sustainable models and community well-being which is fanta

Tenjin at Shaw is a smart-casual tempura restaurant that is under the Les Amis Group. Les Amis holds much of the dining spaces at Shaw, with Les Amis, Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa,, Sushi Jin, Bistro du vin, Jinjo, Scotts Grill, Shabu Jin, Tarte by Cheryl Koh all residing within Shaw Centre.

The newest Tonkatsu restaurant in town is Shin Katsu. Located on the main strip of Tanjong Pagar near the likes of Yakiniku Don Don, Shin Katsu brands itself as a premium tonkatsu restaurant. It is headed by Chef Matsubayashi Masato, who was the former head chef of Ma Maison.

It is our third visit to Na Oh and this time for their Autumn Menu. If you are interested in our previous visits, you can read them here and here. We continue to visit Na Oh every season, because Chef Corey Lee and his brilliant team has shown their commitment to bringing the best in seasonal produce and every visit yields a new sense of delight and understanding for contemporary Korean cuisine.

Caracara sits at 77 Neil Road, right in the heart of Tangjong Pagar. Housed in a heritage shophouse, the restaurant shares its address with the Michelin-starred Chaleur, which we previously reviewed. Step inside Caracara and you are greeted by a bright, sleek interior with some gorgeous wooden features. There are 2 sections to the venue, a casual bar area near to the front and then a formal dining hall towards the back of the restaurant, which included a gorgeous 8 seater woo

D'rim is definitely more expensive than most k-BBQ places but the service is premium and the ingredients are premium. Their side dishes are also uncommon, including wild garlic leaves and watersnail tofu gang deon jang. This was our second time at this restaurant and I am sure there will be plenty more.

If you are the kind of traveller who seeks out local gems, places where the food is the main event and the setting is part of the adventure, then Bao Er in Balestier Plaza should be on your list to visit. This unassuming spot located on Level 2 of Balestier Plaza, a place that is not often frequented.

Movida is the OG of Spanish Tapas in Melbourne and Chef Frank Camorra is the person behind this. Movida Singapore opened in 2024 as part of the Surrey Hills group on Level 3 in Raffles City alongside Bon Broth as well as Mensho Tokyo. I can't believe it has taken us a whole year before visiting!

The question still remains, Katsuya or Tonshou? Japanese v Korea. Katsuya is for the Tonkatsu purist, classic and Japanese, as with the ambience. You wouldn't be disappointed at Katsuyas.

Latido is a new concept in Singapore, with Chef Fernando bringing in a little bit of his home culture to Singapore. Whilst I wouldn't consider the Latido now to be serving amazing, mindblowingly good South American food, South American cuisine in Singapore is as rare as a unicorn although it is an amazing cuisine that deserves to be celebrated.

Straits Curry Co operates as a home-based business in Tiong Bahru, with pick-ups at Yong Siak Street. The experience is intimate and unfussy. The food is delivered in paper-wrapped bundles, and the overall aesthetic is one of heartfelt, communal eating, think vibrant curries, aromatic rice, and the joy of sharing with friends and family. For those seeking a taste of Penang without leaving Singapore, Straits Curry Co is a must-try. Just remember: set your alarms, plan ahead, a