The Singapore Edition

Behind an unassuming wooden door along Bukit Pasoh Road, Zen hides in plain sight. To enter, you ring the doorbell, and that small gesture feels deliberate. It signals the beginning of a choreographed evening where every step, every door and even every floor represents a new act in a meticulously controlled performance. Zen, the Singapore outpost of the Stockholm based Frantzén group, has never just been about food. It is theatre, Nordic quietude colliding with Japanese preci

Standing by the Singapore River on Jiak Kim Street is a trio of restored warehouses built in 1919 - which was once home to Zouk, where generations of Singaporeans spent nights lost in music and dance. Those who remember would know that after Zouk moved out, a 50 kg WWII aerial bomb was discovered at a construction site on Jiak Kim Street which was detonated in 2019. Today, the space has traded strobe lights for candlelight. Jiak Kim House, helmed by chef-partner Seow Tzi Qian

This Spring, there is a quiet confidence in Na Oh's new seasonal menu, a sense that the restaurant has grown into its own rhythm. Each season feels more precise, more deliberate and yet retains that element of discovery which first made Na Oh such a remarkable space within the Hyundai innovation center.

When Plum Village, one of Singapore's oldest Hakka eateries closed its doors, few expected its legacy to continue so seamlessly. Plum Village held a special place in our hearts, a place where we visited since I was a little child. Yet out of that closing chapter came Hakka Bond, a restaurant born from an intergenerational connection forced at the Singapore Hakka Association. The story goes that two kindred spirits met there, bound by a shared passion for preseving Hakka tradi

When you think hotel buffets, a couple always stands out, Embu, Colony and Estate are amongst the ones frequently spoken about. It has taken us quite a while to finally visit Embu. The revamped Mandarin Oriental reopened with Embu as its main all-day dining restaurant, a bright and sophisticated space named after the tropical tree that once shaded Singapore's old kampongs. The interior channels warmth through natural woods, clean lines and plenty of greenery. The layout is sp

Sarai Thai is an upscale thai dining venue located in Tanglin Mall that hits that sweetspot for a calm weeknight dinner, especially with AMEX Love Dining in your pocket. The venue is a spacious and upscale and the service team is excellent.

I remember when Um Yong Baek first opened at Boon Tat Street, it arrived with the force of a cultural event. Lines wrapped around the corner for hours, locals rubbed shoulders with Korean expats and the air carried a distinct scent of a Busan specialty - dwaejigukbap. The restaurant's Singapore debut introduced many to what Koreans consider the ultimate comfort food, especially beloved after a long night of soju and karaoke.

Though the pricing echoes its location and not every dish feels entirely worth the premium, the inclusion of Sen of Japan in the AMEX Love Dining program changes this equation. For us, the 50 % off makes sense and with the restaurant literally steps away from the Sands Theatre, it makes perfect sense for this restaurant to be our pre-theatre dining option.

Restaurant Fiz, in the last 8 months have definitely improved on their service. The team is well oiled and seemed genuinely happy to be serving and chatting. I love that the food this time is still consistently delightful and flavoursome. Like I mentioned before, Restaurant Fiz is filling a large gap in the fine dining space for our Muslim friends. They are not halal certified because they serve alcohol, but all their meats are halal sourced. It is a wonderful place for a won

Yi by Jereme Leung is one of those restaurants that quietly commands respect. Found within Raffles Hotel Singapore, it merges refinement, authenticity and some beautifully executed chinese food. For anyone seeking a polished yet soulful dim sum experience, Yi by Jereme Leung should be on your list.

Tucked within the stately Maxwell Reserve Autograph Collection, Polo Bar is every bit the visual homage to the British Occupation in Singapore. Dark wood panels, gleaming brass accents and deep upholstery that whisper clubs of secrets from our colonial masters. This is a restaurant that is designed to bring you back into the past, with equestrian motifs and military uniforms across the hallways.

We had been struck out twice before, with doors shut tight during its opening period, but on our third try, Apartment Roastery at Jalan Riang finally welcomed us in. Located in the quiet estate of Jalan Riang, along the likes of Clovelly and La Pazziola, this weekend only outpost from Apartment Coffee comes with pedigree. Currently sitting as the World's No. 6 coffee shop and Asia's top roaster per the 2025 World's 100 Best Coffee Shops List.