FOODIE VS THE WORLD 

Calling all mala enthusiasts, Chengdu is back again with new curated dishes set to tantalise those taste buds! Although Chengdu was just launched last April, this is our third invitation (you may read our previous write-ups here and here by our lovely editor Sam!), and we are curious to see if Chengdu could deliver once again. Without further ado, we started off with the Chicken Feet with Preserved Vegetables ($13.80++). Don’t let its plain-looking exterior fool you, for this

Throwback three years ago, having a bowl of poké was not a common sight as it is now. Aloha Poké was one of the first Poké stops that introduced the concept of Poké bowls in Singapore. Now celebrating their third anniversary, they are offering diners a refreshed menu with five new premium toppings, three new standard toppings, three new cooked poké picks as well as cauliflower rice as a carb-free base option. Upon entering their quaint outlet on Amoy St, I was offered to pick

Winter is coming! And Chengdu is coming up with some seasonal dishes that are sure to tantalise your taste buds. This is our second trip back to Chengdu and during our first trip here, we were thoroughly impressed and this place has got to be one of the only Szechuan Chinese restaurants that I would set foot in (and come back again)! Before we get started on my thoughts on the new menu, I would like to mention that Szechuan food is typically pretty spicy. It could either be "

Say hello to the latest Sichuan joint in town – Chengdu Restaurant! Located at the where several awesome food places are in the Telok Ayer area, Chengdu is introducing some of their quirky dishes that are sure to make you go “wow”! To start, we tried the Chilli Beef with Sweet Corn Base ($24.80). When it first came, I couldn’t image that corn was turned into something so crispy. The corn base was super crunchy and went well with the tender beef. The Pork Belly in Garlic ($12.

If you’re just walking along Amoy Street, The Flying Squirrel is not a restaurant you can easily find. Tucked in one of the alleys in between the row of shops, I finally managed to find the place. When I finally took my seat inside, something about the name of this restaurant was bugging me. Like I knew something it about it. When I finally did some checking (thank you, Google), I remembered. The Flying Squirrel is opened by local singing duo legends, Jack & Rai. Some of you

I’ve been to Italy once and I absolutely loved the food there. One of the best foods in Europe, in my opinion. But when I came back to Asia, I found that nothing could compare. I wasn’t sure if it was the ingredients used or the way the dishes were cooked that was slightly “Asianised”. But I was brought back to that summer I spent in Italy when I dined at Burlamacco over at Amoy Street, which is helmed by Chef Gabriele Piegaia from Tuscany, Italy. If you notice, Burlamacco sp

Telok Ayer area has become one of Singapore's latest trendy F&B spot with the coolest restaurant and trendiest bars. Plus, it's around where I work, so it only makes sense for me to be gallivanting around the area to scout for the next best spot to head after a long day at work. Just a few rows behind my office is Amoy Street, where Birds of a Feather is located. This chic restaurant caught my attention from afar and I just had to try it. Stepping inside, I was quite amazed b

Ding Dong over at Amoy Street (where all the cool bars are at) will now be serving you some midweek magic with its new Ladies and Lads Nights – every Wednesday and Thursday respectively. Calling all ladies! Strut down to Ding Dong on Wednesdays to enjoy a one-for-one pink prosecco at $18++. Perfect for that after office hours gossip session! Don’t worry boys, you are not forgotten. Thursdays are dedicated just for you with one-for-one Suntory Beers at $30++ with every order o

My recent trip to Singapore involved a lot of drinking at bars around the central business district - not that there should ever be a reason not to drink in the CBD when I am down in Singapore. I just ventured beyond my usual haunts to try new spots with a friend familiar with the area. Should I end up working in the CBD in Singapore, I believe having been to a couple of new places should give me plenty of choices to go for an after-hours drink (because I anticipate I will di