Badoque Café at Simpang Bedok

AMBIANCE: Badoque Café sports a modern industrial décor with hanged lighting fixtures and the green-black scheme does a great job in giving off a laid-back, cool vibe. The ever-smiling staff adds warmth to the restaurant, keeping the ambiance friendly and relaxing. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas for you to select your preferred seat for the meal.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Seafood Marinara Pasta
Naked Salmon
Badoque Beef Ribs
Mermaid’s Tears
Crab with Pie Tee
Potato Wrapped Prawns
Spaghetti Meatballs
Kepak Bing Bing
Smoked Duck Pasta

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$25

Iskina Cebu Singapore

MENU: The menu has a la carte and set meal options but it is limited to a small variety of roasted pigs and chickens. The crowd’s favorites are the spicy belly lechon and Lechon de Cebu which are known for their ‘porkiness’ and crispy skin. A small set meal is available for solo diners at S$6 to S$10, while the lechon for sharing (1 to 1.5kg) is good for 2 to 3 persons. Whole-pig orders are also available pre-order.

ATMOSPHERE: Iskina Cebu Singapore has a festive mood with its traditional “banderitas” (banners) motif which will remind diners of Lechon Festival in Cebu. The restaurant is spacious enough to accommodate a flock of customers during early dinner on weekdays, but on weekends it is best to come over to the eatery 30 minutes before the lechon is ready by 12:30 to get the best seats.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Lechen de Cebu
Liempo
Spicy Bellychon
Inasal na Manok (Roasted Chicken)

NOTE: Online orders are available via the Iskina Cebu website

Mang Kiko’s Lechon (Closed)

Atmosphere
Mang Kiko’s at Lau Pat Sat is a little stall in a beautiful Victorian style building built in 1890’s. There are hordes of other food stalls as well and the place is buzzing with people, especially around lunch time.

Recommended Dishes
– Roasted Chicken and Pork Combo
– Roasted Pork Belly (Lechon Leimpo)
– Roasted Chicken (Lechon Manok)
– Pork Barbeque on Stick

Average Price/Pax: S$10

Kabayan Filipino Restaurant

MENU: Kabayan has a comprehensive menu of Filipino viands available all-day. There are about 30 dishes prepared daily plus appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Customers can just pick amongst the dishes displayed on the counter and then take it from there. A traditional serving of rice, two viands, and a bottle of soft drink is the typical combination here.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Pork Sinigang (Pork in tamarind soup)
Lumpiang Shanghai (Fried spring rolls)
BBQ Rice Meal
Turon (Banana spring roll)
Custard Cake with Jackfruit Toppings
Menudo
Lechon Kawali with Mang Tomas Sauce
Crispy Pata (pork knuckles)
Leche Flan

ATMOSPHERE: While the atmosphere is friendly, the loud, chatting voices might distract a person who prefers the quiet and relaxing ambiance. If you’re a Filipino missing some interaction with fellow countrymen, then Kabayan is the right place to go. A cable TV is also available in the restaurant so everybody could watch GMA-Filipino channels.

NOTES:

Kabayan Filipino Restaurant gets really busy during weekends.
Reservations are highly recommended.

Gerry’s Grill

MENU: The menu is small but it is enough to satisfy your cravings for popular Filipino dishes. There are a la carte and meal set options for those who are flying-solo and dining in group. Grilled dishes like Chicken Kebab, BBQ, Liempo, and Pusit are the mains of this restaurant, plus the Halo-Halo dessert on the side. For drinkers, there’s Kilawin, Crispy Pata, and Pork Sisig to accompany your beers and liqueurs.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

Sinigang (Pork/Milk Fish in Tamarind Soup)
Grilled Chicken
Beef Caldereta (Beef stew)
Pansit Bihon (Noodle variant)
Bulanglang (Mixed Vegetables)
Halo-Halo (Snow ball with mixed fruits and sweets)

ATMOSPHERE: The welcoming presence of two Philippine flags lets you know that you’re going to embark on a journey through authentic Filipino cuisine. Wooden chairs, tables, and indoor plants will remind you of a local grill restaurant by the roadside. Tables are set up in four to six-seaters so both small and large groups of people can make themselves comfortable.

NOTES:

The restaurant gets cramped during dinner time.
Guests may book an early reservation.

ALL GERRY’S GRILL’S LOCATIONS
@ Starhub Centre
Address: 51 Cuppage Road, #01-12 Starhub Centre
Tel: (65) 67201412
Opening hours: Daily 12:00 to 22:00

@ Esplanade Mall
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Mall, Makansutra Glutton Bay
Tel: (65) 97280426
Opening hours: Daily 17:00 to 2:00

Burnt Ends

MENU: Burnt Ends has a new menu every day with a fine selection of signature and popular dishes, divided into starters, mains and desserts. A specially designed menu (starting from S$100) at the chef’s table is good for large gatherings. The restaurant offers a selection of fine Australian wines, craft beers and cocktails.

MUST TRIES

Burnt Ends Sangar
Onglet, Onion and Bone Marrow
Smoked Quail Eggs with Caviar
The Kingfish dish
Grilled Norwegian King Crab
Whole Red Snapper
Squid, Bacon and Scallions
Leeks with Hazelnuts and Brown Butter
Jacob’s Ladder
Oven-roasted Banana with Caramel Ice Cream
Wild Hibiscus, Smoked Ice Cream and Ginger

ATMOSPHERE: Even though a smoky whiff dominates the place, it is nicely ventilated. Overhanging charcoal-hued pendant lamps make the atmosphere spot-on. There is a burned rain-tree-wood counter with a seating capacity of 18. A 6-seater chef’s table is tucked at the far end.

LOCATION: Burnt Ends is situated on the Teck Lim Road on Chinatown.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$70

NOTE: To dine on the chef’s table, a minimum spend of S$100 per head is required.

Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro

MENU: Being a steakhouse & bistro, the restaurant does offer breakfast, brunch, and steak dinner. You can start your day heavy with Big Breakfast (S$18) or with Grilled sirloin steak (S$24). For dinner, a group of 2 to 3 persons may share over a 1,300g of steak. If you want to keep the meat all by yourself, there’s a variety of signature steaks and mains. A mix of classic and Oriental starters is also available for the vegetarians and meat lovers. The restaurant’s dessert menu can excite your palate, too.

OTHER RECOMMENDED DISHES

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Pasta
Crab Cake
Eggs Benedict
Prawn & Truffle Linguine
Chocolate Lava Cake
Tiramisu
Legendary Sticky Date Pudding

ATMOSPHERE: Pepper Steakhouse & Bistro looks very American-esque with its wooden wall panels, tables, and leather chairs. The black-white-red scheme and modern lighting fixtures give off a very warm atmosphere. The restaurant is spacious enough to accommodate at least 55 diners. Overall, a mixture of classic-modern steakhouse and bistro, indeed.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$60

Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse

MENU: The menu is small, but there is still enough space for antipasti, pasta, carne e pesce, and contorni to shine besides the traditional Tuscan steak. Guests may also choose the degustation set meal to sample five of the best dishes the restaurant has to offer.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Shiga Ohmigyu Wagyu A5 Steak
Fiorentina T-bone Steak
Pumpkin Ravioli
Burrata
Risotto al Tartufo
Ravioli di Zucca
Grass-fed Australian Black Angus
Tortellini di Angello
Patate
Piatto di Salumi

ATMOSPHERE: Inside the restaurant, the subdued lighting and wood flooring give-off a very warm and inviting vibe. Each dining table is spaced out evenly so customers won’t feel cramped in a small space. The walls are adorned with paintings, most of which are deers and cows so it would really make you feel like dining in a hunter’s cabin.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$150 – S$200

NOTES

Alfresco dining is available.
Booking an early reservation is recommended.

Fat Cow

MENU: Besides the beautiful selection of Japanese Wagyu cuts, Fat Cow has an enticing range of cold and hot appetizers. The restaurant also serves superb sashimi, sushi, pork and a delicious assortment of vegetable side dishes. Seasonal offerings like monkfish liver, prawns, lobster, truffle chawanmushi and matsutake king mushrooms gives the menu that extra edge.

WINE LIST AND COCKTAIL CREATIONS

Extensive wine list with excellent Italian, Spanish wines and Japanese sake, umeshu and Japanese whisky. Macallan Amber is their signature malt whisky.
The Japanese style cocktails blends eastern and western ingredients to toss out incredibly creative concoctions. Some of the signature blends are Fat Sour, Dramble and Shiso Kir.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Fat Cow Donburi
Foie Gras and Wagyu Donburi
Charcoal Grilled Wagyu with Onsen Egg and Shiro Negi
A5 Wagyu Steak
Fat Rice
Trio of Maguro
Grilled Gamba Carabineros
Wagyu Ox Tendon and Foie Gras
Zucchini Blossom Tempura
Gyu-Niku Dashi Zosui
Tai Carpaccio with Black Truffle
Warabi Mochi
Red Bean Obanyaki

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$160 – S$200

NOTE: Reservation is highly recommended.

The 5 Best Homemade Ice Cream in Singapore

Our Singaporeans love ice cream. If not, why a myriad of ice cream parlours, both local and international brands, are out there. And when hipsters keep hunting for best homegrown ice creams in town, there must be a reason. Yes, those local shops invite ice cream lovers to celebrate all the classic, exotic and creative flavours at very reasonable prices.

Most of the Singaporean ice cream shops are away from the city centre. Fortunately, we still have Tom’s Palette and Merely Ice Cream in town to easily have an ice cream fix. When you have ample time or wish to try something new, make your way to Udders at Upper Thomson or The Daily Scoop at Chip Bee Garden or Creamier at Toa Payoh. They are all worth a try. Yes, because they are the best handcrafted ice cream in Singapore.

Visiting those sweet lands, you may get confused by so many options. Don’t worry! The friendly staff at those shops can read your mind. They will offer you free, unlimited tasting to help you choose the flavours that please your taste buds.

Tom’s Palette

MENU: Tom’s Palettes has an amazing array of more than 90 flavours of ice-cream. With ice-cream as the mainstays, this parlour also serves freshly baked waffles along with a delicious range of sorbets made from chocolate, red wine and white wine.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

Salted caramel cheesecake: A delightfully smooth-textures ice-cream with a light cheesecake flavour.
Salted Egg Yolk: This unique flavor is sought out by many. It has just the right mix of savoury and sweet flavours in every spoonful. It sounds weird but the taste grows on you.
Granny’s Favourite: This ice cream will take you back to your childhood treats. The delectable chocolate and malt ice cream has large chunks of eggless cookie dough. It is mouth wateringly luscious.

OTHER MUST TRIES

Melt & Sizzle
Honey & Cinnamon
Apple Pie
Rum & Raisin
Sea Salt Caramel
Triple Coconut

ATMOSPHERE: This spacious place is always bustling with energy. Exciting range of ice-creams brings out the child in you and this excitement is simply visible in the friendly staff, ice cream-lovers and usual patrons – making Tom’s Palette a cheerful place to indulge your sweet tooth.

LOCATION: It is conveniently located within a five minutes’ walk from City Hall or Bugis.

PRICES

Small: S$3.40
Medium: S$4.20
Large: S$5.20

Udders

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

Mao Shan Wang Durian: This flavour smells pungent yet sweet with durian as the predominant ingredient. Adventurous tasters are encouraged to have their hands on this one.
Snickers Mars Honeycomb Vanilla: The name itself screams perfection. Served with chunks of Mars and Snickers and is supposed to hit you with vanilla scent and balanced sweetness of honey from every bite.
Bailey’s & Bourbon:A premium ice cream flavour that is bound to satisfy your cravings for Bailey’s Irish cream and Bourbon.

MENU: At Udders, you can pick amongst liqueur, Asian-inspired, and cosmopolitan flavours. Liqueurs are the best sellers in this shop, which is good news for those who love mixing alcoholic drinks with sweets. Overall, Udders has a comprehensive menu with the addition of waffles, coffee, tea, and chocolate drinks to the list.

MUST TRIES

Chocolatey Kit Kat
Strawberry Fields
Hazel’s Nuts
Mari Kita
Rum Rum Raisin
Butterscotch Whiskey
Tira-Miss-U

PRICES

Classic single/double: S$3.50/S$5.80
Premium single/double: S$4.20/S$7.10
Connoisseur single/double: S$5.40/S$8.90

ALL LOCATIONS
On Upper Thomson Road
Address: 246D Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574370
Tell: (65) 6452 0803
Opening hours:

Sun to Thu: 12:00 – 01:00
Fri, Sat & eve of PH: 12:00 – 02:00

@ Siglap
Address: 87 Upper East Coast Road, S455223
Tel: (65) 6448 8732
Opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 – 01:00

@ Novena
Address: 155 Thomson Road, S307608
Tel: (65) 6254 6629
Opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 – 01:00

@ Bukit Timah
Address: 17 Lorong Kilat, #01-08 Kilat Court, S598139
Tel: (65) 6466 1055
Opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 – 00:00

@ Timbre+
Address: 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent #01-22, S139957
Tel: +65 6252 8871
Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 to 22:30
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 to 23:00

@ Toa Payoh
Address: 430 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, OrangeTee Building #01-01A, S319402
Tel: +65 6252 6311
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:30

Creamier

MENU: Creamier has a wholesome menu for kids, waffle lovers, coffee and tea drinkers, and adventurous foodies. Creamier also offers customised ice cream cakes which is available pre-order.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

Sea-salt Gula Melaka: The sea-salt ingredient is harvested freshly from England so expect saltiness in the flavour but the sweetness and fragrance of pure palm sugar will surprise you.
Roasted Pistachio: Smooth and creamy, this selection is loaded with roasted pistachio nuts from Italy. It is most commonly paired with waffles.
Richest Dark Chocolate Ferrero: Mixed with roasted hazelnuts, alcohol, and dark chocolate, this ice cream flavour might appeal to the taste of chocolatiers and simple chocolate lovers.

OTHER MUST TRIES

Earl Grey Lavender
Summer Strawberries
Tahitian Vanilla
Black Forest
White Peach Chardonnay

PRICES

Waffle: S$6 + S$2.50 for one scoop of ice cream
Single/Double ice cream: S$3/S$5 + S$0.80 per scoop of premium flavour
Coffee: S$3.50 to S$6.50 + S$1 per extra shot
Tea: S$4.50

ATMOSPHERE: Creamier’s interior looks lovely with the hanged art works. Being a small coffee and ice cream shop, Creamier could hardly accommodate customers during its peak hours; lunch and dinner time. Customers have to settle for alfresco dining whenever the café gets jam-packed.

The Daily Scoop at Chip Bee Gardens

MENU: There are 40 amazing varieties of ice-creams ranging from regular chocolate, vanilla and fruity sorbets to more creative Mao Shan Wang Durian and Cha Earl Grey. What’s more, you can also ask them to blend your favourite flavour into a rich milkshake that is just as delicious as the ice-creams are.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

Salted Mister Brown: This ice-cream is a dreamy blend of sweet and savoury flavours. Concocted from brown sugar, sea salt and crunchy brownie chunks, the salty caramel in this creation perfectly complements the sweet freshness, making it an all-time favourite.
Lychee Martini: An amazing fruity flavor that has fresh lychee juice mixed with vodka. This refreshing ice-cream is one of the most popular choice in this ice-cream café.
Surprising Coconut: An incredibly smooth delight that has real chunks of tender coconut flesh. A creative blend of fresh coconut water and flavourful ice-cream, it tastes a little piquant at first but soon tantalize the taste buds and leave you crave for the next refreshing mouthful.

OTHER MUST TRIES

Simply Chocolate
Mao Shan Wang Durian
Cha Earl Grey
Cherry Brandy
Kookie Monster
Nutty Macadamia
Maple Crisp
Strawberry Shortcake

ATMOSPHERE: The place has a simple seating arrangement with minimal décor. When it becomes too crowded, people often go outside and sit on the picnic benches along Jalan Merah Saga to enjoy their scoops along with the beautiful view out there.

PRICES

Single Scoop: S$3.50
Double Scoop: S$5.00
Waffles: S$5.00

Merely Ice Cream

MENU: Merely Ice-cream parlour serves a cool array of natural, fresh ice-cream flavours. While ice-creams are primarily what attract the sweet delight lovers here, it is also famous for its warm, crispy waffles and crunchy cones that simply adds to the delightful experience.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

Salted Butterscotch: This ice-cream is a perfect blend of rich brown butter, brown sugar, sea salt, balsamic vinegar and graham pie crust. The result is an incredibly sweet-savoury ice-cream where sea salt dreamily balances the sweet taste and the nutty flavour of the brown butter. The crunch of digestive biscuits complements this lusciously smooth ice-cream that simply melts in the mouth.
Red Velvet Cake: It has a base of creamy, sour-sweet cheese that is loaded with ice cream with freshly baked red velvet cake chunks mixed into it. Red Velvet Cake upside down? It is exactly that. This creative concoction brings a refreshing tangy touch to the sweetness of ice-cream. With every mouthful bursting with amazing flavours, it is without a doubt one of the most popular creation at Merely.
Gula Pandan: This rich, creamy delight is made up of palm sugar and coconut milk. Each spoonful reveals hearty chunks of pandan cake and makes it one of the sough-after flavour.

OTHER MUST TRIES

Coconut
Madagascar Vanilla
Rum & Raisin
Bailey’s Coffee
Oreo Milk
Horlicks Panda
Breakfast Cereal

ATMOSPHERE: Merely Ice-cream is a small but really cute place with simple interiors, minimal décor and friendly staff. The wooden furniture adds a rustic feel to the atmosphere and with some amazing cartoons sketched on their walls, it comes across as a very artsy, colourful sort of place to chill-out. Customers draw interesting sketches and doodles that are used as table décor. You will mostly find the place buzzing with young, energetic crowd looking forward to enjoy awesome ice-creams.

LOCATION: It is located in Sunshine Plaza opposite Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) campus.

PRICES

Single Scoop: S$3.30
Double Scoop: S$5.60
Triple Scoop: S$7.90

SKIRT Restaurant @ W Hotel Singapore

MENU: At Skirt, the premium beef from Parilla Land takes the centre stage. Non-steak options like seafood and poultry dishes are also available. Diners can definitely find ascrumptious selection of salads, starters and desserts on its menu.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Blackmore Australian Full Blood 9+ Wagyu Skirt Steak
Seared Giant Scallops with Dashi and Apple
Skirt Steak Sandwich
Braised Duck Leg
Split and Peppered King Prawns
Cinnamon Poached Maine Lobster
Braised Dorper Lamb Leg
Sautéed Portobello Mushroom
Torched Honey Meringue
Warm Venezuelan Chocolate Mud Cake

ATMOSPHERE: SKIRT’s contemporary setting with beautiful scroll lightings, horn chandeliers, and modern leather sofa seats creates a classy and warm environment for a comfortable fine dining experience. The restaurant also offers outdoor dining area with lush surroundings and Sentosa island views.

PRICES

Average price/pax: S$100
Starter dishes cost from S$15++
Side dishes cost from S$10++
Steak dishes cost from S$62++ to S$208++
Blackmore Australian Full Blood Wagyu Skirt Steak: S$68++
Black Angus Australian MS5+ Bone-in Striploin Steak: S$104++
Hereford Grass Fed Ireland Tenderloin Steak: S$62++
Skirt Blackmore Wagyu Open Burger: S$30++
Set menus are available from $60++ per person

DRESS CODE: Smart casual. No shorts, bermudas, open shoes and slippers.

NOTES

Reservation is highly recommended.
Diner has to pay S$4 to S$6 per car to access Sentosa island.
Free parking at the hotel car park
Only children above 8 years of age, accompanied by an adult, are allowed.

The 5 Best Chinese Hot Pot in Singapore

Steamboat often goes hand-in-hand with cold weather. But in Singapore, who care? We have this hot food at anytime of the day, and any season of the year. Just because we love good food.

For common choice, people opt Bugis or Chinatown for an all-you-can-eat steamboat experience. But for a more special occasion or a more premium taste, where can we go to have our craving satisfied?

The posh steamboat concept, introduced by Imperial Treasure Group, turns out as an ideal culinary destination in this case. Its luxurious ingredients and stylish settings are the best companions to make your moments memorable.

If it is a weekly gathering with friends, Hai Di Lao Hot Pot, The Magic Of ChongQing Hot Pot and Gou Fu Steamboat are where you can indulge in delicious steamboat food without worrying about the wallets.

Nan Hwa Chong Fish Head Steamboat Corner is listed for you to celebrate something tasty with a strong connection to all the goodness of the old days.

The 5 Best Affordable Yu Sheng in Singapore

Created by four master chefs in 1964, Yu Sheng is now proudly recognized as one of the signature dishes of Singapore, served on Chinese New Year festival. No one can deny that the best places to have Yu Sheng are upmarket restaurants, but dining at those restaurants is often costly.

So where can we enjoy this colourful salad without worrying about the wallets? The answer is in this list. The 5 recommended restaurant chains, which are very popular in Singapore, offer a variety of delicious Yu Sheng dishes at affordable prices.

Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant

SOUP BASES: From the popular soup bases like Sichuan Spicy and Healthy Chicken Soup to the unique ones like Parsley & Century Egg Soup and Seaweed & Kelp Soup, there are ten types of soup to choose from. Among those, Drunken Chicken Soup, and Parsley & Century Egg Soup stand out as the favorite choices of diners.

SAUCE: A tray containing twelve glasses of condiments and sauces such as chopped garlic, green and red chills, spring onions, peanut sauce, and plum sauce is presented on each table for diners to use. Note that the sauce is charged at two dollars per pax.

MENU: Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant’s menu offers both a la carte hotpot and cooked food options. While the hotpot covers a wide range of high-quality ingredients, the cooked food category showcases the finest dishes that the Imperial Treasure Group has to offer.

MUST TRIES:

Geoduck
Sliced Pork
Sliced Beef
Prawn/ Cuttlefish/ Pork Balls
Frozen Tofu
Handmade Cuttlefish Noodles
Shrimp Dumplings

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$55

ALL IMPERIAL TREASURE STEAMBOAT’S LOCATION
@ ION Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #04-09/10 ION Orchard, S238801
Tel: (65) 6636 9339
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 15:00; 18:00 – 23:00

@ Great World City
Address: Great World City #01-37, Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994
Tel: (65) 6235 6008
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 15:00; 18:00 – 23:00

Guo Fu Steamboat

SOUP BASES: There are ten types of soup on offer. The soup bases are charged separately at different prices, ranging between S$3 and S$7 for individual pots, and S$9 and S$23 for the twin-flavour pots which can be shared among a group of four.

MENU: The restaurant offers diners three dining options – set meal, a la carte buffet, and a la carte. For those who have limited dining time, the set meal with price range from S$13.90 to S$17.90 is a good option. The a la carte buffet has the options spreading from fresh ingredients to cooked dishes like Xiao Long Bao and Shallot Pancake. A selection of desserts with choices of Pumpkin Puree, Pumpkin Cake, Fried Banana Fritter, and Fresh Fruits is also included in the buffet.

ATMOSPHERE: Located at China Square Central, Guo Fu Steamboat features a spacious and cool dining room. It is a clean and comfortable environment for enjoying hot pot.

PRICES

Weekday lunch buffet: S$21.90++
Weekday dinner buffet: S$23.90++
Weekend lunch buffet: S$21.90++
Weekend dinner buffet: S$25.90++

The Magic Of ChongQing Hot Pot

SOUP BASES
There are four types of soup for buffet option – Ma La Tang, Faithful Chicken Broth, Preserved Vegetable Soup, and Herbal Chicken Soup. Among those, Ma La Tang and Faithful Chicken Broth are highly recommended.

For a la carte options, the choice of hot pot soup goes up to six with some offers cannot be found elsewhere – Herbal Chicken Soup, Fish Head & Preserved Vegetable Soup, Black Chicken Soup, Nutritious Herbal Soup With Black Chicken, Nutritious Turtle Herbal Soup, and Nutritious Herbal With Frog Leg Broth.

ATMOSPHERE: The Magic Of ChongQing Hot Pot features a Chinese home-style ambience, set by the simple wooden tables and chairs, faux stucco walls, red lanterns, and oriental ornaments. With ample space between tables, the environment is comfortable for a hot pot place.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX
Weekday lunch buffet: S$23.90++
Weekday dinner buffet: S$33.90++
Weekend lunch buffet: S$25.90++
Weekend dinner buffet: S$35.90++

Hai Di Lao Hot Pot

SOUP BASE: Sichuan Spicy, Tomato Soup, Seafood, Chicken Soup, Mushroom Soup, and Local Laksa are on offer. Diners can have a two-in-one experience by choosing double flavours. Want to know the standouts? No doubt, they are Sichuan Spicy and Chicken Soup.

MENU: The ala carte menu of Hai Di Lao offers a fresh and high-quality selection of meats, seafood, fish & meat balls, soybean products, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles. But the best part of this menu is its flexibility, allowing diners to order foods in half-portions to sample a little bit of everything.

MUST TRIES

Pork Belly Slices
Black Pork
US Beef Slices
Hai Di Lao Style Beef
Hai Di Lao Style Fresh Tripe
Tender Chicken
Crispy Meat
House Made Noodles

LOOK AND FEEL: This hot pot place has a warm and fashionable interior. Accommodating up to 252 customers, the spacious Hai Di Lao makes diners comfortable with ample space between tables.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$45

NOTES

A waiting time of one to two hours should be expected
Reservation for dinner is not allowed, but request for a queue number can be done by phone.

Singapore Expats Classifieds

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Locanto Singapore

RATES FOR PROMOTING ADS

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Gumtree Singapore

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Highlight Ad: Your Ad will be highlighted to stand out from Ad listing pages. Rate is S$1.99 for 7 days.
Top Ad: Your Ad will be displayed on rotation at the top of category pages. Rate is S$12.50 for 7 days, S$35 for 31 days.
Urgent Ad: Your Ad will be marked with an eye-catching “urgent” icon to attract more buyers. The Ad will also be displayed in a special “Urgent Ads only” filter. Rate is S$5.99 for 7 days. If your Ad belongs to categories “Cars & Vehicles” or “Electronics”, rate is S$9.99 for 7 days.
Homepage Gallery: Your Ad will be featured as “Hot Items” on the Gumtree homepage and be seen by thousands of people every day. Rate is S$20.00 for 7 days.

Craigslist Singapore

NOTES

Craigslist website has an old-time look & feel that normally surprises first-time users.
Craigslist does not offer Ad-promoting services.

The 5 Best Cheap Indian Restaurants in Singapore

Little India is well known as a food paradise for fans of Indian cuisine. Take a walk along Race Course Road, you will know how plentiful the options are.

Vast in quantity and small in price, those Indian restaurants are the good friends of tired travelers who need something tasty to ease the hunger or a bustling atmosphere to get inspirations for the next trip.

Affordable Indian restaurants can also be found in other areas. If you are around the Central Business District of Singapore, visit Tandoori Corner for a quick lunch or dinner. To have meal in a more tranquil setting, take a cab to Dempsey Hill and enjoy Indian food in a colonial open house.

Continue reading to get more useful information about the best affordable Indian restaurants in Singapore.

The 5 Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Singapore

The vegetarian world in Singapore is as colourful as the non-vegetarian one. Non-meat eaters are blessed with numerous options of plant-based meals available in the city, which come in styles of Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Western and Middle Eastern cuisine.

With so much on offer, finding good foods is never an issue. The only thing that bothers diners is the price tags. Healthy dishes that require a lot of efforts and innovations in preparation often come with large bills.

To reward people who go green for any reasons, we have searched for affordable and delicious vegetarian restaurants across the island and list the best in this article.

Some of those places have been around and served diners for decades like Komala Vilas. Some have just opened their doors recently like Veggie Cottage and Fill-a-Pita. No matter how long their operation is, they are all helmed by passionate people who love the healthy lifestyle and the environment.

8 Highly Rated Home Cleaning Services in Singapore Worth Hiring

Keeping your home clean is not always easy, especially with busy work schedules and the city’s humid climate. Many households turn to professional home services to save time and keep their living spaces comfortable.

Professional house cleaning services help reduce daily stress while ensuring your home stays clean and hygienic. Whether you need regular upkeep or deep cleaning services, choosing a reliable provider makes a big difference.

In this guide, we highlight 8 trusted home cleaning services in Singapore, carefully selected based on service quality, pricing, and customer reviews, so you can confidently choose a solution that fits your home and lifestyle.

If you are managing overall home maintenance, you may also want to review our guides to reliable air conditioning services and carpet cleaning services.

Total Cleanz

SERVICES & RATES:

Regular Residential Cleaning: You can choose bi-weekly, weekly, twice weekly or thrice weekly house cleaning service to suit your needs. Price starts from S$160 for studio apartments below 800 sq ft to S$250 for houses above 1800 sq ft. Cleaning work is done by a team of two cleaners. Customer is responsible for providing cleaners cleaning equipment and materials.
Spring Cleaning: A team of three to four housekeepers will be assigned to clean your house for around 4-5 hours. Work scope includes cleaning living and dining rooms, all bed rooms, kitchen, all windows and other glass panes. Service rates start from S$288 for houses below 800 sq ft to S$550 for houses above 1800 sq ft on weekdays, and respectively from S$308 to S$600 on weekends. You can also contact Home Cleanz for a more accurate non-obligation on-site quote.
Window Cleaning: Prices are S$150 for HDB 2-3 bedroom / Condominium 2 bedroom, S$200 for HDB 4-5 bedroom / Condominium 3 bedroom, and S$250 for HDB mansionette / Condominium 4 bedroom.
Upholstery Cleaning: This service is offered for cleaning mattress and sofa. Prices start from S$70.
Carpet Shampooing: Service includes dry vacuuming, spot cleaning, and spraying carpet protector. Rates start from S$90.
Steaming and Sanitization: Cleaner uses steaming machine and approved chemicals to kill bacteria and dust mite. This service can be done to sofa, mattress, furniture, and whole house. Prices start from S$70.

NOTE: All prices are subjective to 7% GST.

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