Paik Bibim @Bedok, Bedok Mall

"What a healthy and satisfying meal!" That's what my friends said, after savoring their last mouthful of the yummy bibimbap. They cost only $7 - $8.90 each, in a small and cozy self-service cafe! Each Bibimbap comes with plentiful of crispy, crunchy and fresh vegetables that add to the experience of every bite. Although the rice could be a bit plain...

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Relish Gardens @My Village Serangoon Gardens

What ever happened to Relish? My question is aimed at the outlet in My Village at Serangoon Gardens. We have been to this outlet several times, witnessed the menu changes, and loved the Blue Cheese Burger. The prices have went up considerably, which now includes a side of Fries or Salad. But that's it. The quality has gone down- (or are we getting...

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Tonkichi @Orchard, Ngee Ann City

We've visited the one at Shaw Center, and recently had a craving for Tonkichi's signature Tonkatsu. While walking around Takashimaya in Ngee Ann City, we spotted another outlet (just steps away from Shaw Center!) and quickly got a table for our group. We were served our drinks quickly and given the menu. Hence, we ordered the following: Hire Katsu...

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Orchard Cafe @Orchard Hotel

It was a last minute booking for a birthday party, and all around town was quite full, perhaps due to the F1 race. No live meat-carving station, no cheese station, no make-your-own ice cream, no breads, no prawns at seafood station. They just launched a crabs and crepes promotion, which wasn't really fantastic either... For a birthday present...

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Pickmeup Cafe @East Coast Park

Attracted by the colorful and cheerful interior, we chose this place to have brunch instead of St Marc's next door. They had a bakery with proper baker on standby, a gelato and yoghurt section. We were the first few customers on their first day of opening. They were many hiccups, but their friendly staff kindly offered us an ice-cream with waffles....

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Yayoiken @Somerset

There're several outlets across Singapore, and this one's pretty unique, in that MK steamboat restuanrant is just beside it, creating a big and spacious feeling. Order using an iPad! Fancy ordering ice water with this iPad? Yofu Hamburger Set ($15.90) Miso Katsu Set ($14.90) Miso Katsu Set ($14.90) Using an iPad to order, even...

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Bon Chon @Bugis, Illuma

Located near the taxi-stand entrance of Bugis+, this place is fighting for attention with many other restaurants in the same area. There's Yayoiken just opposite, and the more expensive Ma Maison on the other side. But it had its own specialty that attracted people- their chicken. The place was slightly under-staffed but we could see that the...

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Charly T's @112 Katong

-- CLOSED -- Anyway, the food first... The chicken is the must-try dish here, though my friends love their Negima Salmon Yakitori ($24). The chicken comes in two flavors, Original and Seasoned, but I always stick to my classic favorite. It also comes in a few sizes, the smallest being the Quarter size. Skip the Steak and Rice ($24), for...

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The Chop House @Vivo City

Located just beside Jamie Oliver in Vivocity, this dimly-lit restaurant is extremely cozy for nice chillout dinners. With a wide variety of cocktails, great cuts of meat, the pricing are pretty mid-range, and the quality is good. Quesadillas- Chicken or Beef ($18) Best quesadillas in town - with tomatoes and jack's cheddar cheese, folded into...

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Just Like It! @Resorts World Sentosa, RWS

-- CLOSED -- We walked past this restaurant but never really looked into the interior. The exterior looked quite sophisticated. Seemed like those nitrogen-gas kinds of labs with all that science formula doodles on the shop front, or perhaps because all that Universal Studio Hollywood effects were getting into our head. Iced water in beakers! Waffles...

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Pita Pan @Marina Bay Sands

-- CLOSED -- This is the place to go if you think Rasapura at Marina Bay Sands basement is too crowded, or just intimidated by tourist-targeted prices e.g. $8 Char Kway Teow, or those celebrity chef restaurants. A very casual cafe with direct access to the outside area of MBS, this place serves authentic and really tasty Mediterranean food....

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Marmalade Pantry @Orchard, Ion

This is another affordable place for meals in Orchard, well, if you're looking at places like Saveur, and thinks that Alfresco Gutso downstairs is too expensive. For more affordable eats, you can check out Ion's basement. They do have many kinds of flour-based mains like pasta with all sorts of interesting sauces, meats, sandwiches, and the likes. Also...

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Gourmet Dining Mignon @Takashimaya

This is really a place to eat in town if you're craving for Western, but have tried other places with similar price-ranges like Saveur at Far East Shopping Centre nearby. However, do note that this place is not suitable for a first-date! Striploin Steak ($16.90) 2 interesting sauces were out of stock, so we chose the Roasted Peppercorn Sauce. Mixed...

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Mellben Seafood (Ang Mo Kio)

The prices for crabs are more expensive than coffee shops and cheaper than restaurants. Yeah, this is where their price range is, for a coffeeshop setting. The funny thing is, a Caucasian friend brought us to this place, saying he was craving for their signature dish- their Crab Bee Hoon. Being a chef he is, we did not doubt him, and loved the...

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Paradise Dynasty @Causeway Point

Food & Service Service was good. But, their Award Winning Xiao Long Baos did not impress me. As an avid xiao long bao fan, the fusion of Western flavours with this Asian dish did not work out well. There were too little meat inside, and a too thick exterior that took abit of chewing, and too little juice. None of the flavours stood out. Perhaps there...

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