Last updated: 17 Oct 2018
Menya Kokoro
Rundown: Japan’s largest mazesoba chain makes its way to Suntec’s Eat at Seven.
Perfect for: Ramen lunch with your colleagues.
Order this: Original Mazesoba ($10.80) and Chicken Karaage ($4.80 for four pieces).
For those who like: Kajiken.
FYI: Help yourself to their bomb diggity kombu vinegar for boosted flavours!
Apartment Coffee
Rundown: A white-washed, slow coffee joint crops up in Lavender.
Perfect for: Quality coffee on quiet afternoons.
Order this: Colombia El Mirador ($4.50) and seasonal filters (from $6.50).
For those who like: The Glasshouse and Kurasu.
FYI: If the owner looks familiar, it’s because he used to run the coffee bar at The Glasshouse.
Bowl Chap
Rundown: Ayer Rajah Food Centre gets a new stall for pork belly dons from just $4.90!
Perfect for: A good mid-month meal in the West.
Order this: Black Sweet Vinegar Pork Belly Don ($5.80).
For those who like: Sutāchi and The Burning Oak.
FYI: The name Bowl Chap is a cheeky wordplay on 'bo chap', which translates to mean 'don't care' in Hokkien.
Basque Kitchen by Aitor
Rundown: Basque fare by the chef who once helmed the kitchen at one-Michelin-starred Iggy’s.
Perfect for: Splurge-worthy long lunches.
Order this: Lunch Set Menu ($45).
For those who like: Iggy’s.
FYI: From now till 24 Oct 2018, book a spot to enjoy 50% off the 7-course Tasting Menu ($115)!
Nerdy Noodles
Rundown: A small joint for Hong Kong street cart noodles along Victoria Street.
Perfect for: Rainy night soupy dinners.
Order this: Cart Noodles with Beef Brisket Soup ($5), Brisket and Tendon ($3 each) and HK Milk Tea Iced ($4.50).
For those who like: Mak’s Noodle.
FYI: Skip the yellow Hokkien noodles and go for the thin, QQ egg noodles.
The Sampan
Rundown: Modern Pan-Asian restobar on a quayside deck.
Perfect for: Fun date nights with small plates to share.
Order this: Pork and Chicken Choi Bao ($3.50 each) and Sichuan Pepper Chicken Spare Ribs ($12).
For those who like: Sabio by the Sea.
FYI: Opened by former restaurant manager of Ku De Ta Bali.
Halcyon & Crane
Rundown: Birds of a Feather’s new Sichuan-inspired brunch cafe in Paragon.
Perfect for: Offbeat brunch with mala-loving friends.
Order this: Ham & Cheesy Egg Crepes ($19) and Beef and Tomato Braised Rice ($20).
For those who like: Birds of a Feather.
FYI: They're still getting in the groove of operations, so service can be a little slow come busier hours.
Birdy's
Shared by Burpplers Sforsa Oh, Muriel AvdH & Dex Neo
Rundown: Thomson’s latest chic space for all day dining.
Perfect for: Lazy weekend brunches or dinner with drinks.
Order this: Duck Confit Hash ($18) and Breakfast Sanga ($14).
For those who like: Merci Marcel.
FYI: Expect fantastic bread sourced from Burnt Ends and a nicely varied wine selection.
Fook Kin
Rundown: The guys behind Roast Paradise and Fatboys Burger get together for this Killiney road spot dishing up meat-focused Chinese fare.
Perfect for: For casual business meetings, or a snazzy team lunch.
Order this: Mixed Meat Platter (from $6.80) and Minced Pork Noodles (from $3).
For those who like: Roast Paradise and Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen.
FYI: The shop has some pretty cool remixed Cantonese oldies on the playlist.
Beef Sukiyaki Keisuke
Rundown: Ramen giant Keisuke takes on beef sukiyaki dons in this 14-seater within Onze.
Perfect for: Foodie friends’ night out.
Order this: Kiwami Wagyu Sukiyaki Don ($29.90), or for a more affordable alternative, the also-good Beef Sukiyaki Don ($13.90).
For those who like: All of Keisuke’s joints, and The Butcher’s Kitchen.
FYI: All 14 seats are set against the kitchen counter, so you’re in for live-action beef sukiyaki.
SG Pho House
Rundown: New, street-style Vietnamese spot along North Bridge Road.
Perfect for: Pocket-friendly pho lunch with a couple of colleagues.
Order this: Bún Thịt Nướng (Vermicelli with grilled pork chop, $9.50) and Seafood Spring Rolls ($4.90)
For those who like: Mrs Pho.
FYI: Run by an earnest, Mandarin-spreaking Vietnamese lady — expect friendly service!
BREAD CRÉATEUR
Rundown: Homely hole-in-the-wall in the West with fresh and affordable bakes.
Perfect for: Quick takeaways for breakfast the next day.
Order this: Kouign Amann ($3.50), Olive Ciabatta ($3.80) and Sourdough ($3.50)
For those who like: The Bakery by Woodlands Sourdough and Tiong Bahru Bakery.
FYI: Skip the run-of-the-mill cuppa here and head next door to Koda’s for your coffee fix.
Rubicon Steak House
Rundown: Taking over Little Pancakes in Thomson’s Imperial Court, this Japanese steak house prides on using only Hokkaido beef.
Perfect for: Hearty, meaty lunches on casual dates.
Order this: Hokkaido Beef Hamburg (from $15.80) and Pork Cutlet (from $15.80).
For those who like: Masa Steak and Hamburg and Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei.
FYI: While good quality, the steaks here are quite a splurge (from $31) — we’d recommend spending your dough on the superbly delicious hamburg instead!
The Moon
Rundown: Mosque Street gets a beautiful, whimsical three-storey bookstore cafe.
Perfect for: Quiet time with a close friend (or a good book).
Order this: White ($5) by local roaster Quarter Life.
For those who like: Looksee Looksee.
FYI: The space will also host book events and film screenings from time to time.
Bar Cicheti
Rundown: Cicheti’s new pasta and wine bar concept along Jiak Chuan Road.
Perfect for: Pasta dinner dates, or a girls night out.
Order this: Polpette Di Manzo ($15) and sweet Sacchetti ($24).
For those who like: Cicheti.
FYI: Those who like their pasta punchy will find the flavours here are on the lighter side, but bookmark this anyway for great natural wine selections and delicious meatballs!
Good Time Eat Drink
Rundown: East-side neighbourhood joint for Asian family-style cooking with drinks.
Perfect for: Fun family meals, with pre-meal foosball games to boot.
Order this: Hurry! Hurry! Chicken Curry ($22) and Sticky Shiok Sotong ($17).
For those who like: Brew & Bar.
FYI: Enjoy 1-for-1 here with Burpple Beyond! Find out how.
