The Singapore Edition

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.

Perched on Level 70 of Swissotel The Stamford, you take an unassuming lift behind the hotel brasserie up and get greeted by one of the most spectacular dining views in Singapore - a sweeping panaroma that stretches from MBS, Gardens by the bay, Clarke Quay and beyond. Few spots in Singapore can match this vantage point for atmosphere alone.

Da Shi Jia Big Prawn Mee has been sitting at Killiney Road since 2018 and it is considered one of the newer hei mee (or prawn noodle) stalls in Singapore. When you ask Singaporeans about the worthy contenders of best prawn noodles in Singapore, you'd typically get Beach Road Prawn Noodles, River South Hoe Nam, Jalan Sultan Prawn Noodles, Zion Road Big Prawn Noodle, Da Dong Prawn Noodles and Whitley Road Big Prawn Noodles.

Pizza Studio Tamaki, or PST is a famous pizzeria that has Tokyo-Neapolitan style pizzas. It was founded by Tsubasa Tamaki and has since built a strong reputation internationally, including listings in the Michelin Bib Gourmand as well as the Top 100 Pizzas in the world. What is so special you might ask? The pizzeria uses a unique dough made from a proprietary blend of high hydration Japanese flour and undergoes a 30 hour fermentation process to get a pizza crust that is puffy

Cherry Garden by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental Singapore reopened in July 2025 with a refreshed modern look featuring the hotel's updated MO modern colour palette. The restaurant has contemporary touches with subtle oriental design. We thought it felt more elegant and serene as compared to the previous dark wood theme.

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