The Bark Cafe – Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane

Well, not that I have much memories to begin with since I have never been to the place before. The friend was incredulous (that I have never visited before) as well since this place has existed for the longest time ever. Eh, why liddat! It’s located at such an ulu place! Anyway this place is…

Shang Social – First Outpost of Shangri-La Group at Jewel

The presentation of the restaurant caught my eye. With warm hues, a brightly-lit bar and huge pink cushioned sofa, Shang Social is Shangri-La Group’s first standalone venture outside the hotel. Serving a variation of Cantonese, Huaiyang and Sichuan cuisine, I took a long time to decide what to go for. In the end, we decided…

Hiryu – Contemporary Japanese Cuisine at Tras Street

Had my birthday lunch at the newly opened Hiryu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant that incorporates traditional Japanese ingredients with a variation of inventive Japanese techniques. The place is helmed by Chef Raymond Tan who also previously worked at Sushi Jin and Sushi Murasaki. We went for the Omakase; Sugi priced at $128. The menu consists…

15 Stamford by Alvin Leung – Recreating Familiar Local Dishes

15 Stamford is the second venture by celebrity chef Alvin Leung, who is known for his extreme creation of Chinese cuisine. When I first saw the menu for 15 Stamford, I thought it looked pretty interesting and I was excited when I could finally try this place at Capitol Kempinski Hotel. The interior is beautifully…