The Sampan – Inspired by Asian Ingredients with A Modern Twist

When I first heard of The Sampan, I couldn’t help but think of the song Dayung Sampan. This newly opened restaurant is situated along boat quay, which I thought is a rather appropriate name given they are located right next to the river. Founded by former Ku De Ta manager, Steve Collinson, the cuisine focuses…

Tokidon – Serving Wagyu Beef Bowls at Hong Leong Building

If you have been to The Basement @ Hong Leong, you will find a newly furbished basement with new faces of different F&B establishments. Gone are Yong Tau Foo and Mee Siam but instead, you can find an array of eateries to cater to the CBD crowd. I would think the standout among all is…

Restaurant Ibid – Nanyang Style Cuisine From The Heart & Soul

Restaurant Ibid opened its doors weeks ago at North Canal Road. Helmed by Masterchef Asia winner Chef Woo Wai Leong, the minimalistic designed restaurant focused on ‘Nanyang-style’ cuisines with a marriage of Eastern and Western creations. Pronounced as ‘E-bid’, the menu comes in 4-Course / $78, 6-Course / $88 and 8-Course / $118 with no…

The Salted Plum – Taiwanese Tapas and Rice Bowls at Circular Road

The Salted Plum at Circular Road feels like a breath of fresh air as it settles alongside the rest of the F&B establishment in the area. This place serves Taiwanese-inspired dishes in small plates and rice bowls though affordability might be a question of perspective. I actually went down on 2 separate occasions; once during…