Open till late, this is just the spot for a little "after-party" -- with some truffle fries of course! Indulge in a decadent chocolate cake if you haven't had your fill of sweets for the week.
Feel like taking a breather from the festivities for a couple of hours? This is just the spot to relax, have a drink of your choice, and stare at the resevoir. Noone here will ask you when you're getting married, promise. *Only drinks & limited Festive Oriental Menu available, open 2-10pm
Serving specialty burgers modelled after the legendary Blacows burgers from Tokyo, Wildfire Kitchen + Bar is the new place to visit. Using their signature INKA closed door grill, Wildfire delivers charcoal-grilled premium meats and you can taste the smokiness in each bite! The Classic 001 burger is a must-try -- two epically soft buns sandwich a 100% beef patty with butterhead lettuce, sliced tomatoes, beer caramelised onions, cheddar cheese and Wildfire's signature master sauce playing tasty supportive roles. Happy Hours are from 6-8pm, so pair your burgers with $9 craft beers for an excellent man's night out, although we can see many-a-woman scoffing down this meat-heavy fare too!
Newly opened in Ang Mo Kio, Murphy's offers authentic English fish & chips in a cafe setting, with their delicious arrowteeth fish fillet available in both its traditional pairing with fries, as well as in burger form. Don't forget to splash a generous glug of imported malt vinegars (Murphy's stocks both original and onion flavours) all over that perfectly fried fish for a legit experience. If fish isn't your thing, Murphy's also offers coffee and a small selection of cakes. Interesting fact: Murphy's currently has a partnership with the National Library Board of Singapore to be a Book Exchange Center under Project Earth, so you can actually trade used books with the ones on their shelves! Go ahead, bring an old book over and enjoy a spanking new book with a cuppa at Murphy's.
A casual yakitori restaurant on the first floor, cocktail bar on the second, and craft workspace on the third, The Refinery is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be 3-in-1. Grab some 'Shiok Bak' or skirt steak skewers to go with the Refinery rice bowl, or go for some onion rings smothered in salted egg yolk custard sauce go to with that pint. For the creatives in search of a studio, their workspace on the third floor is open to enquiries. This place is set to pack in one cool crowd.
You no longer have to travel all the way to Thailand to get your dose of coconut ice cream served in a husk. The people over at newly opened Pong can help you with just that. Get their bestseller - coconut gelato and sorbet in a flesh-filled coconut husk and served with a cup of coconut juice. Their coconut gelato is dairy-free and their sorbets made from fresh fruits complement the gelato well. A perfect pick-me-up on a warm day!
You can't possibly have too much ice cream in the tropics. Recently opened DanmiSoft brings you milky smooth, organic soft serve ice cream from Korea, with a range of toppings and flavours that include manuka honey, affogato, caramel popcorn and the ever popular honeycomb ($3.90-$5.90). Want to bump up the healthy factor? Ask for an additional topping of Himalayan pink salt, available for all flavours!
New year, new resolutions, right? If eating healthy - or healthier, is on the list (as is the case for many of us), newly opened Guac & Go can help you with that. Opened by two avocado-lovers excited to spread their love for guac, expect healthy and affordable wraps and salads with a choice of original, mango, or spicy guacamole. What's more, they also serve up delicious cold press juices, smoothies, cold brew coffee, and one of their top-sellers, cashew nut milk.
If you're bored of the usual brunch items that most cafes serve, then you should totally try the food at The Laneway Market. Joining several new cafes along the Tanjong Katong Road stretch, The Laneway Market offers unusual options such as Nacho Chicken and French Toast layered with Bacon and Baked Beans. For mains, try their Pulled Pork Burger and Gambas (soba topped with roasted sesame infused minced prawn). We hear they have a second storey currently in the works!
Doi Chaang Coffee brings their renown organic and fairtrade coffee to Singapore. "Doi chaang" translates to "Elephant Mountain", so named after the shapes of the hills behind the village in Chiang Rai where the coffee is cultivated. Setting up their flagship outlet at Rochester Mall, this cafe serves a variety of coffee and non-coffee based beverages, as well as a range of mille crepe cakes which come in flavours such as Tiramisu, French Vanilla and Strawberries Yogurt. The Matcha and Azuki Mille Crepe Cake and Ice Doi Chaang are recommended.
Known for rich stock bases, the 'Ma La Tang' and 'Old Faithful Chicken Stock' in particular, this value-for-money buffet always attracts a big crowd. Their signature mouth-numbing Ma La really packs a punch -- order only if you can handle spice. Premium ingredients like abalone are available for a la carte orders as well. Nicely decked out in red lanterns and oriental Chinese decor, this Sichuanese country house vibe will complete the experience. It's perfect for a group gathering of about 10 or more, just book their private room and make as much noise as you like while stuffing yourself silly!
Conveniently located in the mega mall, NEX, Danro is a great place to tuck into a Japanese hot pot. Start with some beautiful, cold onsen eggs, and perhaps a side of soba while waiting for your meats to cook. Give their signature kiritanpo (Japanese grilled rice skewers) a try, either on its own or dipped into broth. Go for the popular chicken milk broth that's brewed for three days, and is Tastemaker Rachel Xie's pick here. There isn't a huge variety of steamboat ingredients available, but the quality of the meats certainly makes up for it, along with their addictive onsen eggs!
