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At 2,500 sq ft, this new Thai Market in Jurong is about a quarter of the size of the Aperia mall flagship. This expansio...
01/10/2025

At 2,500 sq ft, this new Thai Market in Jurong is about a quarter of the size of the Aperia mall flagship. This expansion is part of ’s plans to open stores in the north, east and central parts of Singapore.

PHOTOS: Gavin Foo, Thai Supermarket

, now with five outlets, brings in about $3 million in annual revenue. Its owner Mr August Wijaya - now a Singapore citi...
30/09/2025

, now with five outlets, brings in about $3 million in annual revenue. Its owner Mr August Wijaya - now a Singapore citizen - refreshed the menu with new offerings such as Special Pork Katsu Don (inset), Mentai Kurobuta Katsu Set and Chicken Karaage Curry. He plans to expand in 2026 by opening outlets in mall foodcourts, with two in the pipeline. He is also exploring franchising, both locally and abroad.

ST PHOTOS: Gin Tay


’s new chef is Taro Takayama (inset), previously from his now-closed Takayama restaurant at OUE Downtown Gallery. Prices...
29/09/2025

’s new chef is Taro Takayama (inset), previously from his now-closed Takayama restaurant at OUE Downtown Gallery.
Prices start at $160 for a 6-course lunch and up to $360 for a 9-course dinner.
For the donabe course (main photo), chef Takayama offers sanma or Pacific Saury, terrific with rice cooked in a claypot and topped with shredded miyoga, scallions and umeboshi paste.

PHOTOS: Ki-sho

From international cult favourites to local brands, it seems like everyone wants a piece of the dessert pie in 2025. Cra...
28/09/2025

From international cult favourites to local brands, it seems like everyone wants a piece of the dessert pie in 2025. Craving for gelato, froyo or a full-on dessert degustation? Bookmark these places for your sugar rush.

PHOTOS: Mondo, Sweet Blast, 2am: dessertbar, Mr Bucket Chocolaterie, Yo-Chi, Gelato Messina, Yoajung, Tofu G

Consider these Moon Buns from as the perfect alternative Mid-Autumn Festival treat for those defeated by the richness o...
27/09/2025

Consider these Moon Buns from as the perfect alternative Mid-Autumn Festival treat for those defeated by the richness of mooncakes. They have the lightness of a souffle and filled with custard made with Japanese eggs.

PHOTO: Pantler

When wallet-friendly, quick and convenient food is the name of the game here, there is no stopping the proliferation of ...
27/09/2025

When wallet-friendly, quick and convenient food is the name of the game here, there is no stopping the proliferation of fast-casual concepts to feed the demand. Since our last report in May, more new-to-market brands have launched, banking on this business model for expansion. Find out where to get your gourmet fast-food fix.

PHOTOS: Don’t Runaway, Eunice Quek, WeWa, rumeL, Mamma Mia Focaccia

.restaurant in Mohamed Sultan Road announced its closure on Sept 26. It earned its Michelin star in 2021 under its previ...
26/09/2025

.restaurant in Mohamed Sultan Road announced its closure on Sept 26. It earned its Michelin star in 2021 under its previous chef. Current head chef Takeshi Araki has maintained its star since then.
Its pending closure adds to other recent Michelin-starred ones that have closed as well, and notable restaurants such as , which quietly shut down.

PHOTOS: Esora

’s Eng Hoon Street 60-seat flagship reopened on Sept 26, sporting a new look and dining experience that will roll out ac...
26/09/2025

’s Eng Hoon Street 60-seat flagship reopened on Sept 26, sporting a new look and dining experience that will roll out across all 19 outlets here over the next 18 to 24 months. This major revamp - the first since opening in 2012 - sets the stage for the homegrown brand’s overseas expansion as well.
Don’t worry, plenty of its popular pastries and sourdough loaves are available, alongside more savoury items and drinks.

PHOTOS: Eunice Quek, Tiong Bahru Bakery

The first set of BTS TinyTan toys - with purchase of a Happy Meal (with option to donate it) - launched on Sept 25 at o...
25/09/2025

The first set of BTS TinyTan toys - with purchase of a Happy Meal (with option to donate it) - launched on Sept 25 at outlets. There are a total of 14 TinyTan toys – with matching character cards – across two sets sold in blind boxes.
At the Bedok Mall outlet, BTS fan Tess Poh (inset) bought 14 Happy Meals. From her 14 blind boxes, she got 6 of the 7 members, and completed her full set by exchanging one of her repeat items with another fan.

ST PHOTOS: Kua Chee Siong

The co-owner of the popular Hainanese curry rice stall at Block 40 Beo Crescent has refuted claims that it will shutter ...
24/09/2025

The co-owner of the popular Hainanese curry rice stall at Block 40 Beo Crescent has refuted claims that it will shutter for good after Sept 30. According to , talks are ongoing with the new owners of the coffee shop to continue operations at the same location.

ST PHOTOS: Hedy Khoo

at 54 Amoy Street is the sister restaurant to .sg and .sg. The food, driven by the group’s executive chef , now raises ...
22/09/2025

at 54 Amoy Street is the sister restaurant to .sg and .sg. The food, driven by the group’s executive chef , now raises the stakes in the meat department. Make sure you catch its ongoing promotion for its weekday two-course set lunch – priced from $28++ with a rotating bi-weekly selection of appetisers and mains.

PHOTOS: 54 Steakhouse

While mala restaurants serving numbing Sichuan cuisine still proliferate, choices have opened up for people who prefer n...
21/09/2025

While mala restaurants serving numbing Sichuan cuisine still proliferate, choices have opened up for people who prefer not to set their tongues on fire. Regional Chinese cooking is coming to the fore, and, even with a popular cuisine like Cantonese food, operators have found fresh ways to inject nuance and fun.

Main photo: Longjing at Suntec City
PHOTOS: Longjing, Mr Hainan, Canton Paradise+, Xing Yue Xuan, Peking Chamber, The Soup Expert

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