5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (421+ words) Image credit: Aeron Chan via Google Maps If you live in the East and enjoy Middle Eastern food, you are probably familiar with Damascus Delights, a takeaway kiosk near Tampines MRT Station, well known for serving authentic Syrian food. Now,…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (486+ words) I tend to think twice before giving in to my hotpot cravings, since it can easily cost upwards of $30 per person. But with HIP POT‘s new Weekday Lunch Sets, I no longer have to. Starting from just $14.90++, the lunch…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (428+ words) Here’s a new late-night supper spot for North-Easties: 505 Niang Dou Foo at Hougang Green Shopping Mall is a 24/7 eatery serving a plethora of dishes, from yong tau foo to bak chor mee. Better yet, it’s air-conditioned, meaning you can enjoy…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (301+ words) Good news for all Easties: Mr Grumpy Nasi Ayam, famous for their fried chicken, has just opened Super Gepuk in Tampines! The new stall specialises in ayam gepuk, AKA “Indonesian smashed chicken”, priced from $7.50. It is also halal, so Muslim…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1537+ words) When my friends ask where I’m at on weekends, the answer is rarely anywhere other than Joo Chiat. As a cafe girlie, Katong and Joo Chiat—technically two separate but adjacent neighbourhoods, though most people, myself included, use the names…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (360+ words) If you love cafes, you’d know that Joo Chiat is the place to be. As someone who lives in the East, I’m always on the lookout for new cafes in the area, so when I saw a long queue forming…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1237+ words) Wondering where to stretch your dining budget this month? September 2026 brings a solid run of value plays across Singapore, from 1-for-1 hotel buffets to a value-for-money Michelin Bib Gourmand zi char set. Here are the best food deals and dining…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1316+ words) When I first moved to Singapore over a decade ago, Chinatown was already a tourist hotspot with hawker stalls galore, heritage shops, and the usual street market stalls hawking snacks and trinkets. This is the itinerary I wish someone had…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (779+ words) If I were hosting a friend visiting Singapore for the first time, I’d bring them to the Joo Chiat ‘hood. The area is packed with gems, from iconic hawkers such as Janggut Laksa to charming brunch cafes. For the latter,…...