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Moss Cross Tokyo, the highly rated omakase restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, has opened its first overseas outlet here in Singapore at Capri by Fraser China Square. The restaurant serves French-Japanese cuisine, with lunch sets starting from S$69++ and dinner from S$128++.
moss cross tokyo in singapore
I visited Moss Cross Tokyo recently and tried their 7-course Wakon Yosai omakase which is priced at S$150++.
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As a working professional in the CBD, Amoy Street Food Centre is one of my go-to lunch places whenever I am looking for authentic hawker fare. Other food centres such as Lau Pa Sat are actually nearer to my office but that eatery is more of a food court nowadays rather than a bona fide hawker while my other favorites such as Maxwell Food Centre and Chinatown Complex Food Centre are a bit farther for me.
The 2-storey Amoy Street Food Centre was built in 1983, around the same era as nearby Maxwell Food Centre. This period coincided with Singapore’s “cleanliness drive” and many hawkers who originally peddled on the streets near Chinatown were moved to proper “food centres” with this hawker centre being one of them.
Today, Amoy Street Food Centre is one of Singapore’s most prominent. It has the most number of Michelin-listed stalls in one place and establishments here comprise a mix of decades-old stalls to outlets opened by enterprising youngsters.
Tip: If you don’t work in the CBD and intend to come here outside of a weekday lunch timing, do note that most stalls are shut on Saturdays and Sundays and at night. For weekends, your best bet is up to noon on Saturdays when at least half of the stalls are open.
In this list, I present some of my favorite stalls in Amoy Street Food Centre. I have been here dozens of times and have tried most outlets. These are not arranged in any particular order.
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Located within the grounds of the old Zouk and just next to the Fraser Residence River Promenade is Jiak Kim House which is also named after the street it is in.
This is a relatively quiet part of Robertson Quay, away from the cafes and restaurants predominating the northern bank of the Singapore River.
jiak kim house
Jiak Kim serves Modern Asian cuisine in a gorgeous setting with high ceilings and interior design from award-winning firm Dinding Design Office. Think: chic living room illuminated by pendant and wall light fixtures, louvered panels and terracotta-hued finishings. It’s hard to imagine that a seemingly bespoke venue such as Jiak Kim House is opened by Brewerkz, a restaurant brand that is a common sight around Singapore.
Jiak Kim House is helmed by Chef-Partner Seow Tzi Qin who goes by “TQ” and who also serves as Group Executive Chef at The Brewerkz Group. Prior to that, he has worked in various kitchens including Les Amis, La Taperia and 1919 Waterboat House.
I dropped by Jiak Kim House one evening for dinner. Despite being just a few days from Chinese New Year, I found the restaurant almost full. Reviews had been good in the few weeks or so that the restaurant had been open.
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In a dining scene that seems to be sticking to a standard template for success, it’s refreshing to see something truly different opening every once in a while. Ki Su Shoujin Omakase, located in Tras Street, is one such example. Touted as the first of its kind meatless / plant-based omakase experience in Singapore, there really isn’t anything similar to it in our shores.
Opened by the same group behind Joie by Dozo, the concept behind Ki Su’s plant-based omakase stems from the techniques of shojin ryori cuisine or traditional Buddhist cooking. This means eschewing meat and fish for vegetables, mushrooms and soy.
Ki Su offers two menus, a lunch (S$88) and dinner (S$168) omakase with 8 and 10 courses respectively. The courses are generally well distributed between starters, nigiri, entree, soup and desserts. The dinner menu offers an additional item to the starter, nigiri, dessert as well as another dish before the main. During my visit to Ki Su, I tried their lunch omakase.
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Opened in December 2023, the new InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit is located along the main Sukhumvit stretch, at the intersection with Soi 59. It is the second InterContinental property in Bangkok, with the older InterContinental Bangkok in the Ploen Chit area being the other.
intercontinental bangkok sukhumvit lobby
InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit is around 5 minutes walk to Thong Lo BTS Station. It counts the Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit and Ascott Thonglor as some of its most immediate neighbors.
intercontinental bangkok sukhumvit lobby
intercontinental bangkok sukhumvit lobby
intercontinental bangkok sukhumvit lobby
The property has 241 rooms from 34 to 68 square meters, ranging from the entry-level classic room to suites. During a recent trip to Bangkok, I stayed in a Premium Room.
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Annual Fee: No annual fee
Minimum Income Requirement: S$30,000 per year (Singaporean/PR); S$42,000 (foreigner)
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Songkhla, a serene city in southern Thailand located just less than an hour away by car from the more well-known city of Hat Yai (a popular destination for Malaysians and Singaporeans), is set in a peninsula and surrounded by water across 3 sides. Although relatively small, Songkhla is brimming with cultural heritage, fine beaches, and culinary delights.
Songkhla is also known for its enchanting blend of Thai and Chinese influences, The city’s laid-back atmosphere is a refreshing contrast to the bustling tourist hotspot such as Bangkok and it also boasts a different vibe from the also-laidback Chiang Mai, making Songkhla an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxed travel experience. I visited the city recently and thought this short Songkhla itinerary inclusive of Pattani might be of help if you are thinking to visit soon.
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Whether presented as gifts or left at home as snacks to offer guests, delectable goodies usually come to define CNY celebrations at home. These snacks are undoubtedly good to eat but there is actually a reason why people mainly have them during Chinese New Year. There are many popular CNY goodies and snacks and these are the major ones:
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