Spirited Asia, Singapore (2025)

21/08/2025

Bangkok, are you ready to kanpai again?

Sake Week Thailand Is back, this time for its 2025 edition which will run from 29–31 August at EM SKYE in Bangkok’s — and it’s bigger, bolder, and buzzier than ever.

This year’s theme, The Art of Fermentation, brings over 70 premium sakes — Thailand’s largest showcase yet! — for you to sip, shop, and savour, and another 200+ labels available for purchase. Expect world-class sake experts, exclusive pairing dinners, and a programme that goes beyond drinking: think masterclasses, talks, and even Thailand’s own Sake Week Thailand Sato Competition 2025 spotlighting local rice wine on the global stage.

More than a festival, is where Japanese artistry meets Thai hospitality — and where Bangkok looks to cements its place as Asia’s newest sake capital.

More on our site for ticketing details, or slide directly over to their website and socials for additional info.

20/08/2025

One of Singapore’s most iconic chicken rice purveyors just got a Sentosa sequel.

Since 1971, has been the gold standard for chicken rice in a luxe hotel — a rite of passage for locals, a bucket-list bite for visitors. Now it’s entering a breezier new era with Chatterbox Café at in .

Think: the legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice, now joined by unapologetically bold and similarly iconic national dish of Chilli Crab (messy, spicy, glorious but limited time only), various hawker favourites such as Chicken Curry and Bak K*t Teh, and a surprisingly thoughtful spread of Peranakan kueh made fresh daily.

The vibes? Polished tropical chic with indoor and pet-friendly al fresco seating. Plus, there’s Archibald — their dapper chicken mascot — complete with his own merch line. Because who doesn’t want to take a piece of Chatterbox home?

Whether you’re here for nostalgia or first-time thrills, this is Singapore’s culinary story told with polish, pride, and plenty of flavour.

Read more on our site.

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:: Chatterbox Café ::

📍 Resorts World Sentosa, 26 Sentosa Gateway, #02-207, Singapore 098138
⏱️ 11.30am to 3.30pm and 5.30pm to 9.30pm daily

18/08/2025

New York, but make it liquid.

The weather in New York may careen wildly from fairly benign to utterly dreadful, but that’s not stopping pioneering cocktail bar from being inspired by its seasons for new cocktails.

Its current cocktail menu, ‘Seasons of Manhattan’, is an ambitious 31-tipple journey through the emotional rhythm of NYC, told through the four seasons. Spring kicks off with Where the Boys Are — a mezcal-tequila party in a glass. Summer? It gets hot with a butter-washed genever toddy served hot (literally) with It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here.

Autumn brings cinematic depth with Tatami Shot, a moody Japanese whisky and espresso creation topped with matcha foam. And for that winter sparkle? Minutes to Midnight (champagne, Lillet, bergamot) poured tableside from a tiny bottle to celebrate the coming year.

And of course, it’s not Manhattan without its rickhouse-aged cocktail series featuring familiar signatures — Negronis, Old Fashioneds, and of course, its namesake Manhattan — along with collabs with industry icons.

Come for the cocktails. Stay for that cosy familiarity of this seminal cocktail bar.

More in our August Drinkspotting roundup.

:: Manhattan ::

📍 1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2 Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715
⏱️ 5pm to 12am Mondays to Thursdays; 5pm to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays; 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 12am on Sundays

17/08/2025

Tokyo just got a new skyline star, and we’re mighty impressed.

Perched high above BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA, with Tokyo Tower glowing on one side and Tokyo Bay shimmering on the other, is . And it’s every bit the showstopper.

First impressions? You’re greeted at the street-level lounge by Serene, the hotel’s “Chief Happiness Officer.” She’s a Labrador. Yes, you read that right. A dog in the lobby. We already approve.

Then it’s up to the 35th floor sky lobby, where glass walls and outdoor terraces put the city in widescreen — sparkling towers to the west, calm bay waters to the east. The rooms and suites continue the understated elegance with floor-to-ceiling views, kintsugi-inspired details, and sleek Japanese artistry woven into every corner.

Dining at Fairmont Tokyo comes in seven acts — Kiln & Tonic for wood-fired seafood & pizzas, DRIFTWOOD for yoshoku with skyline views, and more — which we’d need to come back to fully check out. Wellness seekers aren’t left out either: a Fairmont Spa, infinity pool, Technogym, and saunas — all wrapped in natural light — make this feel like Tokyo’s chicest sanctuary.

Fairmont Tokyo isn’t just another luxury hotel — it’s the one already rewriting the city’s skyline story. Would you check in for the views, the spa… or to meet Serene the Labrador? Save this for your next Tokyo trip.

More on our site.

16/08/2025

Hong Kong’s SoHo just got louder, messier, and a whole lot more fun. Meet — the gloriously riotous new bar by cocktail legends of and of Barcelona’s .drinkeryhouse that’s bringing Cuba’s golden age of cocktails to 1970s Miami… and straight into Hong Kong’s nightlife.

Think Daiquiris with a kirsch twist, Piña Coladas reimagined as kitschy slushies, and an El Presidente touched by dulce de leche (yes, really). All served under amber neon lights with a soundtrack that swerves from Tito Puente to ABBA. It’s chaotic, it’s magical, and it might just be the most fun you’ll have in a Hong Kong bar this year.

Order a drink or three. Speak to a stranger. And stay till way past midnight. This might be the best vibes in Hong Kong right now.

Full story on our site.

:: Montana ::
📍108 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
⏱️ 6pm to 1am Tuesdays to Saturdays; closed on Sundays and Mondays

14/08/2025

The House of Suntory just dropped its most extraordinary Mizunara-aged whisky yet — the Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is the oldest single malt in the distillery’s history to be matured entirely in Japan’s rare native oak.

Mizunara isn’t just oak — it’s a whisky-maker’s obsession. First embraced by Suntory in the 1940s, this elusive wood is notoriously difficult to work with, fiercely protected by law, and needs decades to unlock its signature notes of sandalwood, coconut, incense, and warm spice.

Most distillers only dare use Mizunara for a finish… but this beauty? 100% Mizunara from start to finish. A full quarter-century in casks coopered from trees over 200 years old. The result? Apricot compote sweetness, cacao latte smoothness, and spice that dances with nutmeg, cardamom, and orange zest — wrapped in a deep, incense-laced woodiness that lingers.

Presented in a handcrafted kigumi wooden case (no nails, just pure Japanese joinery mastery), this is as much a work of art as it is a dram.

But a release so rare and highly coveted, you’ll probably have an easier time spotting a Mizunara tree fall than finding one on shelves.

Available in select markets worldwide (USD7,500). Singapore release via at SGD12,888.

Read the full story on our site.

13/08/2025

Feeling a little... out of sorts?

Step into the refreshed .sg at , now reimagined as your cocktail prescription pad for modern life.

From mood-boosting tipples like the colour-shifting Curious Chameleon (gin, hibiscus, tea, and magic) to dessert-like comforts like Guilty Not Guilty (think tequila + chocolate + mint = YES), you may just find the remedy to your life’s problems in the ten signature cocktails of ANTI:DOTE’s new CURE:ALL menu.

Whether you’re here to reset, indulge, or just glow up, head bartender and bar manager will serve up mood-matched cocktails in a cabaret-luxe setting that looks as good as it feels.

Walk in weary, walk out wonderful.

Read more in our latest Drinkspotting roundup of the best new cocktail menus across Singapore.

:: ANTI:DOTE ::
📍80 Bras Basah Rd, Level 1 Fairmont Singapore, Singapore 189560
⏱️3pm to 1am daily

12/08/2025

Fine-dining Chinese… in Pattaya? Oh yes.

Perched high above the beachfront bustle, at the new is where Cantonese elegance meets Sichuan spice — complete with rooftop views and a wellness twist.

Step inside and you’re greeted by a sweeping ribbon-like ceiling sculpture, gold-and-black glamour with pops of auspicious red, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing Pattaya Bay. The vibe? Sophisticated yet soothing. The menu? A family-style feast of flavour and finesse.

Dine on Chinese delights with a Thai twist such as steamed Chonburi fish with ginger & lime, double-boiled herbal soup with ginseng and goji, spicy mala chicken salad with Northern Thai greens, and “Longevity” noodles with fresh Chonburi prawns.

Complete the experience by sipping on cocktails like Kuaile De (gin, goji, honey, cava) or Tian De (Campari, ginseng, Chinese liquor) that incorporate traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients.

This is not your regular Chinese dinner — it’s a well of serenity for body and soul that just happens to be in Pattaya.

Read the story on our site.

:: Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar ::
📍Melia Pattaya Hotel, 370 Moo 9 Nongprue Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
⏱️5pm to 12am daily

11/08/2025

Where there’s smoke, there’s Fi.

Contemporary Thai restaurant .woodfire has fired up a brand-new chapter at Shaw Centre where it’s bringing a bold, woodfire-driven twist to a cuisine Singapore already loves. Forget predictable pad Thai or green curry comfort; here, Chef Arom Eploi works his magic over a lychee wood–fired oven, infusing every dish with a subtle smoky character.

Think wood–smoked Moo Ping Pork Ribs so tender they fall off the bone, French Poulet roasted golden served with rich chicken liver sauce, and Son-in-Law Eggs with a cheeky backstory and a sweet tamarind glaze.

It’s not just about the fire — wok hei lovers get their fix with Basil Minced Pork on Charred Eggplant, Drunken Noodles, and the show-stopping Pineapple Rice Stack.

Round your meal off with a Thai twist on cocktails — from the spicy Tom Yum Mule to the tropical Sawasdee Sling — and you’ve got Orchard’s hottest new spot for fun Thai flavours.

Full review by on our site.

:: Fi Woodfire Thai ::
📍 1 Scotts Rd, Shaw Centre, #03-14/15 Singapore 228208
⏱️ 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm everyday

10/08/2025

George Town is about to shake, stir, and serve up ‘A Cocktail of Cultures’ when Penang Cocktail Week returns to the Malaysian island state this September for its third edition. With a globe-spanning week-long celebration combining bartending talent, cross-border creativity, and heaps of local pride, this is Southeast Asia’s hottest cocktail week coming right up.

Running 1 to 7 September, cocktail revellers visiting Penang can expect everything from bar takeovers with world-famous bartenders to cross-border collabs ranging from a Vietnam All-Stars evening, a Bangkok block party, and the return of the popular Taiwan Takeover featuring rising stars from Taipei, Taichung, and Tainan, and also its signature Malaysian Invasion, this time with an eye on Borneo.

Then there’s the first-ever Bar Show Malaysia — think 7,000 sqft of spirits, masterclasses, and a poolside closing party to end the week in style.

Penang may be small, but it’s going to be the epicentre of cocktail culture in Asia during Penang Cocktail Week.

Save the date. Tag your drinking crew. Book your flights. Read the story on our site for more, or swing right over to | penangcocktailweek.com.

06/08/2025

Most rooftop restaurants are all views and vibes, but at newly-opened .sg by , the food doesn’t just hold its own — it steals the show.
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Perched 34 floors above Labrador Park, this dual-concept stunner — which combines Italian restaurant La Torre and alfresco bar La Luna — is all about la dolce vita, the Emilia-Romagna way.⁠

Must-orders at La Torre include the deep-fried lasagna with crispy crust and molten ragu insides, Adriatic prawn tartare on buttered brioche, creamy stracciatella with Parma ham on polenta⁠ that’s lashed with honey. And the pastas. Yes, any of the pastas. For mains? A fire-grilled ribeye that might just make you cry⁠ with joy.
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Come sundown, head out to La Luna for spritzes, signature cocktails, or wine — all with stunning views of Singapore’s southern coast and the teeming maritime trade that keeps the country ticking.
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This is rooftop dining that actually delivers. Warning: you will want to photograph everything. Including yourself. Repeatedly.⁠

Read the full review on our site.

:: 1-Alfaro ::

📍 1 Pasir Panjang Rd, #34-00 Labrador Tower, Singapore 118479
⏱️ 11am to 1am Mondays to Saturdays; 11am to 12am on Sundays

03/08/2025

Swipe to witness the glam of — a high-octane, design-drenched escape that throws out the business-hotel rulebook and turns your Kuala Lumpur stay into a vibe.

Just steps from the iconic Petronas Towers, this isn’t your typical luxury hotel. Think LED raindrops instead of crystal chandeliers and rooms that look ready to hit the club.

We checked into the entry-level Wonderful Room: a 42-sqm space that’s all plush textures, bold colour — think: fuchsia chaise lounge and lime green velvet-draped chair — along with playful Malaysian touches (spot the wau kite tassels).

Then there’s daytime lounging or night raves at the rooftop WET Deck (yes, that view!) to cocktail-meets-dessert pairings at Living Room, this hotel has pulse, personality, and a wicked sense of fun.

Bonus: You’re a quick stroll to KLCC, local food legends like , and everything in between.

Classic five-star luxury? Not quite. But if you like your city stays with a soundtrack and plenty of sass — this is your scene.

Full review of W Kuala Lumpur and Living Room at our site.

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