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…

Braci – Wonder How They Got Their Star

It was the first of my birthday meals that kickstarted the whole birthday weekend and I suggested going to Braci, an Italian restaurant that overlooks Boat Quay. The weather was splendid that evening too with the evening breeze that provided a cooling respite to the otherwise usually humid weather. Located at the top of the…

Dumpling Darlings – Hipster Dumpling Noodles at Amoy Street

By the same team who brought you Lola’s café, come a new establishment at Amoy street serving hipster dumpling noodles. Literally just a few steps away from Wanton Seng’s Noodle Bar, it felt like it was meant to rival the latter though conceptually, they are quite different. We arrived during peak lunch timing and the…