Rumah Makan Minang

Rumah Makan Minang has been in business since 1954, founded by a passionate family from Indonesia. Since then, it has become one of the best places in Singapore to enjoy a plate of Nasi Padang.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Halal Indonesian restaurant specializing in Padang food: When it comes to Indonesian food, there are many well-known styles. Among them, Padang-style food, the cuisine of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia, is one of the most famous styles. In Singapore, diners can find the best Padang food at Rumah Makan Minang restaurant, established and run by a multi-generational family that migrated from Padang.
• The most authentic version of Beef Rendang: Not many of us know that Beef Rendang was invented by the Minangkabau people. If you want to taste the most authentic version of this dish, you should try the one at Rumah Makan Minang. Their spicy rendition features tender beef that is cooked until slightly chewy, allowing all the flavors to gradually burst in the mouth.

MENU: Rumah Makan Minang’s menu is quite small, with around 15 non-vegetarians and 5 vegetarian dishes. Despite the small-sized menu, this restaurant still serves up some specialties like Botok-Botok (fish marinated in a variety of grounded spices then steamed in banana leaf) and Paru Belado (fried marinated cow’s lung served with chili slices).

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Beef Rendang
• Paru Belado (fried marinated beef lung)
• Tahu Telor (large fried tofu mixed with eggs)
• Sayur Lodeh (mixed vegetables in spicy coconut milk)
• Bagedil (mashed potato patties, coated with egg and fried)

LOOK & FEEL: Rumah Makan Minang is a two-storey shophouse restaurant located in the heart of the Malay heritage district, next to Sultan Mosque. The ground floor is an open-air area with outdoor seating that offers a scenic view of the mosque. Upstairs, diners can enjoy air-conditioned comfort in the dining room, away from the heat. The restaurant has a simple interior design with basic decorations.

Jai Thai Restaurant on Purvis Street

Operated by Thais with three locations in Singapore, Jai Thai places emphasis on its authentic Thai dishes prepared in a traditional way. Especially, the outlet at SingPost Centre has been certified as a Halal restaurant.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Comprehensive menu with around 100 dishes: Jai Thai’s expansive menu will certainly make diners be spoilt for choice. Besides the Thai favorites, diners can also find many dishes that are hard to find anywhere such as Thai Penang curry with chicken, beef, or prawns.
• Individual set menus that are value for money: Jai Thai offers six dazzling individual sets for diners to choose from. Tom Yum Set (S$7.80), Green Curry Set (S$7.80), Pad Thai Set (S$6.80), and Beef Noodle Set (S$6.80) are for those who prefer to have a sufficient portion of their favorite to satisfy their craving. For people who like sampling some of the specialties in the restaurant such as Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Green Curry Chicken, Fish with Chilli Sauce, Pandan Chicken, Mango Salad, and Tofu Green Curry, try Pineapple Rice Set (S$9.80) or Olive Rice Set (S$9.80). In addition, a dessert of the day and a choice of drink will also be included in each of these sets.
• Vegetarian options available: Unlike most other Thai restaurants, Jai Thai offers a delicious and flavored vegetarian menu with around 30 items listed under the categories of Appetizers, Soup, Bean Curd, Vegetables & Salads, and Rice & Noodles.

MENU: Jai Thai’s menu is designed in a way that gives diners chances to choose their preferred food portion sizes. The majority of the dishes are priced at S$6 for small sizes, S$9 for medium sizes, and S$12 for large sizes.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Green Curry
• Fish Cake
• Prawn Cake
• Tom Yum
• Pad Thai
• Mango Salad
• Fried Prawn with Tamarind Sauce
• Steamed Tofu with Chicken Basil
• Fried Beef with Basil Leaf
• Pandan Chicken
• Thai Beef Noodles
• Deep-Fried Fish Fillet with Pepper & Garlic
• Olive Rice

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$12

NOTE: All prices are subjected to a 10% service charge.

ALL  LOCATIONS:
@ An Chuan Building

• Address: 27 Purvis Street, #01-01 An Chuan Building, S188604
• Tel: (65) 6336 6908
• Opening hours: Daily 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00

@ Clover Way

• Address: 7 Clover Way, Singapore 579080
• Tel: (65) 6258 0228
• Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 21:00; Fri, Sat, Sun & PH 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00

@ SingPost Centre  (Halal certificated)

• Address: 10 Eunos Road 8, SingPost Centre #B1-147, Singapore 408600 (In front of NTUC Fairprice)
• Tel: +65 6346 4940
• Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11:00 – 20:30, Fri to Sun 11:00 – 21:00

Blu Jaz Cafe Review

Blu Jaz Café, one of the most interesting bars in Singapore, is renowned for nice foods, entertaining ambience and great live music, especially Jazz performances. The bar is so successful that the management team has expanded Blu Jaz Cafe into Malaysia recently.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• One of the most popular Jazz bars in Singapore: Hosting excellent Jazz music performances regularly, Blu Jaz Cafe is a favourite hangout for Jazz lovers. Live bands play on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
• An all-in-one cafe including dining area, bar, lounge and dance floor: Blu Jaz Cafe attracts people of all interest with its casual al fresco dining on the ground floor, an exciting bar and dance floor on the first, and a relaxing lounge on the second.

AMBIENCE
Nicely decorated in Mediterranean style, Blu Jaz Cafe combines a Bohemian atmosphere with great setting. Most of the visitors are locals and expats.

DRINK
Blu Jaz Cafe serves a large range of draught beers, bottled beers, cider, spirits, wines, cocktails, mocktails, shooters, vodka, gin, rum, whisky, tequilla, aperitif, and liqueurs as well as fresh juices and soft drinks.

FOOD
You can tantalize your taste buds with a wide range of global cuisine including Mexican,Turkish, Italian, Chinese and especially Vegetarian dishes. Among them, the highlights are calamari rings, chicken chop, beef kebab, grilles sirloin steak, and grilles salsa fish.

LOCATION
Blu Jaz Cafe is located in Arab Street area, an interestingly hidden different side of Singapore. The place has plenty of fashion shops, restaurants serving international food, and stores selling beautiful and colourful Arab textiles and carpets.

SERVICE
Blu Jaz Cafe service is good and the staff is kindly and efficient.

PRICES

• Drinks cost from S$3
• Finger foods cost from S$6
• Salads cost from S$8
• Side dishes cost from S$5
• Burgers cost from S$9
• Main dishes cost from S$9

GETTINg THERE

• Buses: 48, 2N, 4N (Walk 1 min from bus stop B01549)
• Nearest MRT Station: Bugis MRT (EW12) (Walk 4 mins from Exit B)

Hood Bar and Cafe Review

Hood Bar and Cafe is described as one of the most popular live music bars in Singapore with good food and drink, relaxed ambience and great live music. Different bands perform all the genres including Classic, Pop, Rock, Metal, and Rock ‘n’ Roll every night of the week.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Best place to enjoy original music in Singapore: If you like listening to original music played by local bands, you must visit Hood Bar and Café, which manages to bring talented Singaporean singer-songwriters on stage every night.
• A live music bar with art theme: Hood Bar and Cafe is also famous for its beautiful art decor, featuring funky and street art on its walls.
• Great place to organize events: Central location, nice foods and wonderful live music are some of the outstanding features that make this place great for party organization and gatherings, especially dynamic and active events like product launches or start-up networking events.

AMBIENCE: The ambience is friendly, comfortable and relaxed.

DRINK: The bar offers a good range of draught beers, craft beers, wines, shots, spirits and liquers. Among them, Guinness and Erdinger draught beers are recommended.

FOOD: Hood Bar and Cafe serves a selection of finger foods and main dishes, the standouts are sausage platter, truffle fries, and “har cheong” chicken wings.

LOCATION: Conveniently located at Bugis area, one of the best places for shopping and hanging out in Singapore, Hood Bar and Cafe is a must-see attraction if you want to sit down and relax.

SERVICE: Hood Bar and Cafe service is efficient with friendly and professional staff.

LIVE PERFORMANCE
Live bands play from 20:00 till late every night. Performance schedule:

• Monday: Ngak & Shane
• Tuesday: Jam night with Singapore Char Siew Baos
• Wednesday: Amanda Tee & The Dugong Warriors
• Thursday: Rush Hour
• Friday: Smells Like Last Friday
• Saturday: Rush Hour
• Sunday: Victor Tang

Visit its website for latest updates http://www.hoodbarandcafe.com/hood_resident.html

PRICES

• No cover charge
• Drinks cost from S$10
• Snacks cost from S$11
• Main dishes cost from S$14

 GETTING THERE

• Bus lines: 2, 12, 33, 130, 133, 960 and NR7 (Walk 1 mins from bus stop B01119)
• Nearest MRT Station: Bugis MRT (EW12) (Walk 2 mins from Exit C)

Joe’s Kitchen

As we can see from its name, Joe’s Kitchen is helmed by Joe, a Thai chef who worked for Parkway Thai Restaurant previously. Since opened in 2006, this casual Thai eatery has made a name for its good Thai foods, good services, and reasonable prices. Joe’s Kitchen catering for both dine-in and takeaway needs is undoubtedly the place to indulge your cravings.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Extensive menu with dishes adjusted to suit local palates: Joe’s Kitchen features a very large menu with hundreds of dishes listed under categories of appetizers, salads, soups, beef, chicken, pork, omelettes, tofu, prawns, crabs, fish, vegetables, rice & noodles, desserts, and beverages. The food spiciness level is kept minimal which is suitable for those who cannot take spicy food well.
• Awesome stuffed chicken wings for fans of Thai finger foods: Joe’s Kitchen appetizers are often praised by local foodies, especially the stuffed chicken wings. The exterior of the wings was fried to crisp golden brown perfection with fillings made up of minced chicken meat mixed together with bits of chestnuts and sweet corn kernels. The mid-section of the chicken wing is nicely deboned, so this finger food dish won’t make your hands messy.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Stuffed chicken wing
• Prawn cakes
• Claypot crab with vermicelli
• Green curry
• Papaya salad
• Pineapple fried rice
• Thai fried vermicelli
• Pad Thai
• Basil leaf minced pork
• Honey Chicken

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

LOOK AND FEEL: Nestled at a HDB block, this small casual eatery has a simple and basic interior. But it is often packed by locals during lunchtime and dinnertime. The place is equipped with air conditioning, which is more comfortable than some other restaurants.

NOTES:

• It is always worth calling Joe’s Kitchen before you arrive to confirm a booking.
• The place is not easily accessible by MRT.
• This eatery applies the service charge of ten percent to dining-in.

Timbre X @ The Substation Review

Timbre X at The Substation is a must-visit destination for live music lovers. The popular bar, one of the top 40 nightlife attractions in Singapore as ranked by TripAdvisor, offers customers a great place to have good foods and drinks and wonderful live music performances every night.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Great live music performances of the local bands every night: Timbre X at The Substation is home to some of the best live bands in Singapore like 53A and Goodfellas with excellent performances.
• Providing chilling open-air ambience for enjoying live music: Smartly utilising the covered open-air area behind The Substation building, Timbre provides customers a wonderful lively venue to relax and enjoy live music performances.

DRINKS: Timbre offers a large range of alcoholic drinks including draught beers, bottled beers, spirits, wines, gin, vodka, rum, tequila, cognac, whiskey, liqueurs, champagne, mocktails, cocktails, and shooters as well as non-alcohol drinks like juices, soft drinks, coffees, and teas.

FOOD: The bar serves a great selection of tasty international foods such as buffalo wings, truffle fries, white baits, sausage platter, pasta, pizza, salmon, and steak. Among them, the highlights are buffalo wings, roasted duck pizza, and seafood pizza.

SERVICE: Timbre X at The Substation’s service is professional but inconsistent.

LIVE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

• Monday: Hubbabubbas (from 22:15 till late)
• Tuesday: 53A (from 21:00 till late)
• Wednesday: Jack & Rai feat. EIC (from 20:30 till late)
• Thursday: Goodfellas (from 22:15 till late)
• Friday: 53A (from 22:15 till late)
• Saturday: Goodfellas (from 22:15 till late)
• Sunday: TMA Collective (from 21:15 till late)

PRICES:

• No cover charge
• Drinks cost from S$8
• Snacks cost from S$10
• Starters cost from $11
• Pastas and pizzas cost from S$16
• Main dishes cost from S$27

NOTES:

• Timbre has a minimum age limit of 18 years old.
• The bar is usually packed on weekends.
• There is no air conditioning here so it is quite hot when the bar gets crowded.

GETTING THERE:

• Nearest MRT Station: Bras Basah MRT (CC2) (Walk 4 mins from Exit B)
• Buses: 124, 147, 166, 174, 174E and 190 (Walk 2 mins from bus stop B04143)

Yoga Movement

Yoga Movement has become one of Singapore’s most well-liked yoga studios because of its reputation for providing reasonably priced courses.

It is now a fitness-lifestyle brand that helps people lead healthier lives. Whether a beginner, pro, or somewhere in between, Yoga Movement is the right spot to take your fitness journey to where you have always imagined. 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 8 gorgeous studios: Yoga Movement is one of the largest fitness studios operating in Singapore and other Southern parts of Asia. Singapore solely has eight spacious and amenities-equipped studios.
• Wide range of class packs available: One can buy a class pack from the Yoga Movement website at their convenience. There are many options to explore, from a single class to 100 share packs. 
• Provide private & corporate classes: A Private Class can be the best option if you want to practice yoga at Yoga Movement with greater focus. You can put in your requests and be on your way to your ideal class, whether you’re getting back into the game after a long break, there’s a posture that you want to master, or you want a friendly get-together with your coworkers over a yoga session.

YOGA INSTRUCTORS: Yoga Movement instructors are professional, friendly, and passionate about teaching beginners and advanced yoga practitioners.

YOGA CLASSES:

• Yoga Core: This class focuses on breathing techniques and building strength and stability in and around the abdomen.
• Yoga Power: Using dynamic sequences with smooth and controlled breath, Yoga Power aims to strengthen and tone the muscles.
• Yoga Zen: Yoga Zen is suitable for those who want to be relaxed after tired work hours, mainly using sitting and lying postures to clear energetic blockages and enhance circulation.
• Yoga Basics: The yoga Basics class focuses on teaching basic postures of yoga to beginners.
• Monster Hot: This advanced class lasts 90 minutes and uses energizing 26-posture series to strengthen your muscles and endurance.
• Power Flow: Power Flow is based on Ashtanga yoga, using powerful, fast-paced, flowing sequences to increase heart rate.

ALL LOCATIONS:

@Orchard

• Address: 6 Handy Road, #02-01, Singapore 229234
• Phone: (65) 6883 2209
• Opening hours: 07:00 – 22:00 (Mon – Thu), 07:30 – 22:00 (Fri), 08:00 – 19:30 (Sat & Sun)

@Circular Road

• Address: Lorong Telok 1A, #2A, Singapore 049014
• Phone: (65) 6219 3320
• Opening hours: 06:30 – 21:30 (Mon – Fri), 08:00 – 18:30 (Sat & Sun)

@Tanjong Pagar

• Address: 12 Gopeng St, #01-58 Icon Village, Singapore 078877
• Phone: (65) 6223 1545
• Opening hours: 07:00 – 09:00 (Mon – Fri), 08:00 am – 07:00 (Sat), 08:00 – 19:30 (Sun)

@ East Coast

• Address: 237 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428930
• Phone: (65) 6344 0442
• Opening hours: 06:00 – 10:00 (Mon – Fri), 08:00 – 19:30 (Sat & Sun)

@ Robertson Quay

• Address: 22 Martin Road #02-01, Singapore 239058
• Phone: (65) 6262 2414
• Opening hours: 07:00 – 09:00 (Mon – Fri), 08:00 am – 07:30 (Sat & Sun)

@ Tiong Bahru

• Address: 11 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168646
• Phone: (65) 8223 3540
• Opening hours: 06:30 – 21:00 (Mon & Tue), 06:30 – 21:30 (Wed), 06:30 – 21:00 (Thu & Fri), 07:30 – 19:30 (Sat & Sun)

@Novena

• Address: 8 Sinaran Drive, Novena Specialist Centre, #01-08 Singapore 307470
• Phone: (65) 8139 9296
• Opening hours: 07:30 – 21:00 (Mon & Wed), 07:00 – 21:30 (Tue & Thu), 07:00 – 21:00 (Fri), 08:30 – 19:00 (Sat & Sun)

@Serangoon Garden

• Address: 54 Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Garden Post Office, 54 Serangoon Garden Way, Gardens Singpost Complex, Singapore 555950
• Phone: (65) 6241 4088
• Opening hours: 06:30 – 21:00 (Mon & Tue), 06:30 – 21:30 (Wed), 06:30 – 21:00 (Thu & Fri), 07:30 – 19:30 (Sat & Sun)

The Orange Lantern at Vivo City

The Orange Lantern is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in Singapore with two outlets, located at Vivo City and on Killiney Road. This restaurant features a decent menu, highlighting some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Vietnamese restaurant with Halal certified ingredients: Today, it is not difficult to find a Vietnamese restaurant in Singapore. But it is not easy to find one with Halal certification. Being the only Halal Vietnamese restaurant in our lion city so far, The Orange Lantern is an ideal place to have healthy foods with our Muslim friends.
• Delicious avocado shake: Also known as avocado smoothie or “sinh to bo” in Vietnamese, avocado shake is a must try at The Orange Lantern as it is prepared authentically and deliciously.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Special Beef Noodles
• Chicken Pho
• Vietnamese Hot Pot
• Pomelo Salad
• Iced Coffee
• Spring Rolls
• Avocado Shake

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$19 (for a meal with a starter, a main course and a drink)

ALL THE ORANGE LANTERN’S LOCATIONS
@ Vivo City
Address: 1 Maritime Square, #01-98 Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253
Tel: (65) 62741968 or (65) 67495063
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Somerset
Address: 73 Killiney Road, Singapore 239528
Tel: (65) 6732 8032
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ IMM Building
Address: 2 Jurong East Street 21, IMM Building #02-52, Singapore 609601
Tel: (65) 6896 2640
Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00

@ Alexandra Retail Centre
Address: 460 Alexandra Road, #02-19 Alexandra Retail Centre, Singapore 119963
Tel: (65) 6276 0367

Sen Bar & Restaurant (Closed)

Located in the heart of Geylang, Sen Bar & Restaurant has been gradually winning recognition as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants despite being relatively new. With its chic ambience and good service, Sen describes itself as higher than just a casual eatery like the majority of Vietnamese restaurants in Singapore.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sen Bar & Restaurant is where Vietnamese food meets French wine: It is a new dining concept among Vietnamese restaurants in Singapore – a marriage of good foods and good wines. There are around twenty dishes, listed under categories of bites and starters, to go with about ten types of wine. Good news for wine lovers is that prices are very reasonable, S$12 for a glass and from S$55 to S$99 for a bottle.
• A generally good restaurant: Sen will be a good choice with good foods, wines, ambience, service and prices if you are looking for all those things at one place. All you do is just sitting down in a chic dining room, and the restaurant owner as well as the staff will pamper you!

Atmosphere
This restaurant is small but tastefully decorated. Contrary to its dark facade, the interior is welcoming with its chic and contemporary interior, which is hardly found in other Vietnamese restaurants in Singapore as well as in the neighborhood of Geylang.

Menu
Sen’s menu is relatively small but designed in a smart way to cover some of the most popular Vietnamese dishes from starter to dessert, like grilled shrimp surimi, pomelo salad, pho and creme caramel pudding. Besides wine, drink menu also features a good selection of beer, smoothie and juice.

Recommended Dishes
– Special Mixed Beef Noodles (S$14.90)
– Stir Fried Beef Cubes (S$13.90)
– Stew Beef Spices (S$13.90)
– Grilled Pork Rice Vermicelli (S$12.90)
– Grilled Shrimp Surimi (S$7.90)
– Creme Caramel Pudding (S$5.90)
– Three Coloured Sweetened Paste (S$4.90)

NamNam Noodle Bar at Suntec City

Operated by Les Amis Group, NamNam Noodle Bar is a casual Vietnamese food chain with five outlets in Singapore. Serving Vietnamese street foods in modern and chic settings at some of the Singapore’s most famous shopping malls, this food chain is suitable for those who would love to have quick and good meals at affordable prices.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Quick meal of Vietnamese foods at high-profile locations: Located at convenient locations in high-profile buildings, NamNam Noodle Bar introduces a new dining concept to not only fans of Vietnamese street foods but also those who want to have a quick meal for either breakfast or lunch. During peak times, diners may need to queue but the food will be served quickly in just a couple of minutes after ordering.
• Value for money breakfast and lunch sets: Both breakfast set and lunch set are a steal. With S$5.90, you will have a Saigon style breakfast with a banh mi (Vietnamese baguattes) and a drink of choice. Lunch set, including a salad, a pho bowl (beef noodles) and a drink, is offered at S$9.90. They are very affordable prices for the given portions and the locations.
• Good banh mi (Vietnamese baguattes): Banh mi is a highlight at NamNam. There are six options of banh mi available and the one with cold cuts, caramelized 5-spice pork belly and chicken floss is the most praised one. If you are into spicy food, add more Vietnamese chilli sauce to boost the dish’s flavours.

MENU: A small and simple menu offers some of the most popular street foods throughout the three regions of Vietnam, but they are adjusted to meet international palates in Singapore.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Banh mi B4 (Cold cuts, caramelized 5-spice pork belly, chicken floss)
• Banh mi B6 (Sauteed lemongrass pork, cream cheese)
• Pho wagyu beef slices
• Pho beef combination
• Fresh southern rolls
• 333, Saigon special beer

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$12

LOCATION
NamNam Noodle Bar has five outlets, located at Raffles City Shopping Centre, Wheelock Place, Suntec City, Plaza Singapura and Resorts World Sentosa. Among the four outlets in the heart of Singapore, NamNam at Suntec City is the least crowded one.

ATMOSPHERE
NamNam’s outlets are set up in a way that gives diners a glimpse of Vietnamese roadside dining experience. Closely placed tables in open-concept dining areas, sauces bottles on the tables, retro enamel mugs and red lanterns at the bars; these all say the word “hello Vietnam”.

ALL NAMNAM NOODLE BAR’S LOCATIONS
@ Suntec City
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-131 Suntec City, S038983
Tel: (65) 6884 5677
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 22:00

@ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-46/47 Raffles City Shopping Centre, S179103
Tel: 6336 0500

@ Wheelock Place
Address: 501 Orchard Road, #B2-02 Wheelock Place, S238880
Tel: 6735 1488

@ Plaza Singapura
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #01-55 Plaza Singapura, S238839
Tel: 6837 2234

@ Resorts World Sentosa
Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, #B1-225 Resorts World Sentosa, S098138
Tel: 6686 2881

The Butter Factory Nightclub (Closed)

Located at One Fullerton, The Butter Factory is a trendy and fun nightclub, providing exciting nightlife activities to both locals and tourists. Nice music, great drinks and young, hot crowds are what make The Butter Factory a favourite haunt for the young.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• One of the best R&B clubs in Singapore: Bump, one of the The Butter Factory’s clubs, is probably the most popular place for R&B lovers in our island city. Its talented resident DJs play excellent R&B music on every clubbing night.
• A nightclub with art theme: The Butter Factory club is also notable for its attractive art deco, featuring unique and beautiful artworks from renowned designers and artists.
• A fun place to dance with the young crowd: Revelers at The Butter Factory are noticeably younger than those clubbing at other nightclubs. They are always fun and fashionable dressed.

The Butter Factory Clubs: The Butter Factory has two areas, of which Bump Club is the main dance floor playing R&B and house music and Art Bar is an “art bar” playing trance and electro music. Especially, Art Bar serves delicious cocktails exclusively prepared by the famed “Bartender of the Year” Ethan Leslie Leong.

The Butter Factory DJs: The Butter Factory is home to four talented DJs – Dave Does from Australia, DJ Tang from United Kingdom and two Singaporean DJs Andrew T and Zushan.

Note: The Butter Factory is not as big as other popular nightclubs and there is always a long queue waiting for entering the place.

Dress Code
The Butter Factory
– Ladies: Heels preferred (no shorts, sandals or slippers)
– Guys: Smart Casual (no bermudas, sandals or slippers)

Art Bar
– Ladies & Guys: Fashionably dressed (bermudas allowed, but no sandals/slippers)

Opening Hours
Bump Club
– Wednesday: 23:00 to 04:00
– Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday: 23:00 to 05:00

Art Bar
– Wednesday: closed
– Friday: 23:00 to 04:00
– Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday: 22:00 to 04:00

Cover Charge
Bump Club
– Wednesday (Ladies night): free for ladies; S$28 for guys (inclusive of three standard drinks)
– Friday & Saturday: S$23 for ladies, S$28 for guys (inclusive of two standard drinks)

Art Bar
– No cover charge, except on event nights

Sapporo Ramen Miharu

Sapporo Ramen Miharu is a small and unassuming ramen shop with a simple menu. It is known for serving some of the best Sapporo-style ramen in Singapore and is widely acclaimed by ramen lovers.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The top spot in town for Sapporo-style ramen noodles: Sapporo, Hokkaido has its own version of ramen noodles, featuring curly yellow noodles. If you’re a fan of this type of noodle, Miharu is the perfect place to satisfy your cravings. The restaurant imports high-quality noodles directly from Hokkaido, which are both springy and delicious. Every bite is a delight.
• An authentic atmosphere for ramen: Miharu features a quaint beauty and a calming ambiance that attracts Japanese diners who crave the flavors of Hokkaido. The restaurant offers an authentic atmosphere for enjoying ramen, regardless of where you sit.

SOUP BASE: There are several types of broth to choose from such as

• miso
• shoyu
• tonkotsu
• and fish broth.

Among their offerings, the miso-based soup is a standout at Miharu, where it was originally invented in Hokkaido.

PRICE:

• Tokusen Miso: S$17.80
• Noko Miso Tonkotsu: S$17.80
• Tokusen Shoyu: S$17.80
• Tokusen Shoyu Red Label: S$19.80
• Tokusen Shoyu Black Label: S$19.80
• Tokusen Shio Tonkotsu: S$17.80
• Tokusen Shio Tonkotsu Red Label: S$19.80
• Tokusen Shio Tonkotsu Black Label: S$19.80

NOTE: You can ask for the clear broth to add to your bowl if the soup is too salty for your liking.

Ramen from TAMPOPO at Liang Court

TAMPOPO is a famous Japanese restaurant with two outlets in Singapore: TAMPOPO at Liang Court and TAMPOPO at Takashimaya. This restaurant serves a full menu of Japanese casual dishes, ramen is the main draw, though.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Two different styles of ramen in one restaurant: In TAMPOPO, you can have ramen from two different regions of Japan: Hokkaido and Kyushu. If you love curly noodle in miso soup, topped with typical ingredients such as pork, sweetcorn, butter, bean sprouts and garlic, go ahead with Sapporo-style ramen from Hokkaido. For those who love the rich, milky pork-bone broth and thin, straight noodles, Kyushu-style ramen is a perfect choice.
• Great combination in Black Pig Tonkatsu Ramen: Honorably, TAMPOPO has been praised to be the best tonkatsu restaurant in town. At TAMPOPO, diners can have both Japanese favorites in one bowl, which is the good combination of tonkatsu and Kyushu-style ramen, taking the art of ramen of TAMPOPO into a different league.
• The power of Black Pig Shabu Ramen: It’s very hard to look past a so-called ‘black pig shabu’ ramen dish – the star of the show in TAMPOPO. The dish is highly appreciated for its juicy and tender slides of black pig, flavourful broth and springy noodles.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Tampopo Black Pig Tonkatsu Ramen
• Deluxe Tampopo Black Pig Shabu Ramen
• Koumi Fry Ramen
• Original Kyushu Ramen
• Deluxe Hakodate Ramen

PORTION: Portion is big with generous ingredients, it’s enough to make a big eater happy.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$20

NOTE: It is always worth calling ahead to make a booking.

Budget Shopping at Anchorpoint Shopping Centre

Anchorpoint Shopping Centre is a great place to buy essential goods and fashion stuff at inexpensive prices. This two-storey mall is a favorite shopping place for working professionals whose offices are nearby.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• All essentials shopping mall across IKEA Alexandra: This 2-storey shopping centre has all the basic things that a Singapore mall normally offers like supermarket (Cold Storage), hair salon (Organic Express Hair Colours Lab), clinic (Straits Clinic), food court (Koufu), fast food stores (Subway and KFC), ATMs and even launderette.
• Enjoyable and relaxing shopping without a crowd: Being a hidden gem, only known by local savvy shoppers, Anchorpoint provides customers with a comfortable and pleasurable shopping experience. Shoppers usually need not to queue for vacant trying rooms or for getting help from salespersons.

GUIDE TO SHOPPING AT ANCHORPOINT:

• Retail shops: You can find shops selling clothing, bags, shoes, watches, home decorating stuff, wine, confectioneries, IT and electronics items, books, stationery, flowers, and gifts in this building.
• Weekly sales: Numerous sales are offered by factory outlet stores every week. Customers can buy beautiful branded clothing at very cheap prices – S$10 for a lovely Cotton On top.
• Bargaining is not allowed: All shops sell stuff at fixed prices.

LOCATION:
The mall is located on the corner of Alexandra Road and Queensway Road, opposite IKEA on one side and opposite Queensway Shopping Centre on the other side.

GETTING THERE:

• Free Shuttle Bus Service: Anchorpoint provides free shuttle bus service from 11:30 to 14:15 (Anchorpoint -> Depot Road), Monday to Friday (excluding Public holidays). More information can be found on their Instagram, @anchorpoint_sg.
• Public Buses: 33, 64, 120, and 195 (Walk 1 min from bus stop B11521)
• Nearest MRT station: Queenstown MRT (EW19) (Walk 9 mins from Exit A)

Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant

Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of the most well known Korean BBQ restaurants in Singapore. As its name would suggest, the restaurant is specialized in serving high-quality BBQ dishes at affordable prices. Besides, a good selection of Korean favorites such as pancakes is also on offer.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• It is a real charcoal BBQ: This sets Wang Dae Bak apart from others. Grill prime rib and pork belly over the charcoal fire; you will know how special and flavorful they are.
• Free flow of egg BBQ: It sounds strange but is quite a highlight at Wang Dae Bak. Egg mix is poured around the side of the barbeque pan and what you need to do is wait until it turns fluffy. Half-cooked or well done are both awesome and wonderfully, it is free.
• Huge size pancakes for sharing and filling: Served on bamboo-woven trays, Wang Dae Bak’s pancakes are really impressive with their huge portion and generous ingredients. If your pancake turns cold, grill it over the charcoal fire to taste it crispy until the last piece.

BANCHAN: There are 5 complimentary and refillable banchan served at Wang Dae Bak.

MUST-TRY DISHES:

• Prime rib
• Spicy pork belly
• Marinated chicken
• Kimchi pancake
• Seafood pancake
• Spicy seafood tofu soup
• Budae jjigae

ATMOSPHERE: Wang Dae Bak at China Square is much more spacious and convivial than its sister restaurant at Amoy street. During dinner time, it is packed with Koreans, Japanese, and locals enjoying BBQ with soju. It is such an inspiring scene for anyone to start his order.

NOTES:

• Reservation is highly recommended.
• Free barley tea is served.
• Each table is required to order at least 2 servings of meat.
• Charcoal BBQ pans are only available at dinner time. Korean-style hotplates are used at lunchtime instead.

Todamgol Korean Traditional Restaurant

Todamgol is considered as a successful step of those who have run the famous Kko Kko Nara restaurant since 2008. This restaurant is a new standout in Tanjong Pagar that offers Korean BBQ as well as Korean favorites such as bibimbap, pancake, and japchae. While dinner menu stands on the high side, its lunch menu is very affordable. Diners can definitely get a delicious lunch dish at S$12.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Dining in a traditional Korean village: On Tanjong Pagar road, if you catch sight of a Korean restaurant with rustic decoration, it would be Todamgol. The charm of climbing plants and village-related ornaments in front of the restaurant invites diners over while the cozy interior with wooden tables, old-fashioned chairs, and uniquely decorated walls makes diners feel like being in a Korean village.
• Bibimbap – one of the best in Singapore: Ingredients that set bibimbap at Todamgol apart from its counterparts are the bibimbap sauce and a large amount of seaweed in each bowl. Taste it and feel how the light sesame flavor sauce brings out the difference of your favorite dish.
• Pricey yet big: A Todamgol’s main dish costs more than other Korean eateries’, but its size will make any diners satisfied. Ranging between S$25 and S$35, Todamgol’s main courses are big enough for 3 persons to share.
• Open till 3am: Looking for a Korean restaurant for late-night dining? Todamgol is a good choice.

BANCHAN: There are about 5 to 6 banchan served at Todamgol.

MUST-TRY DISHES:

• Bibimbap
• Bu Dae Ji Gae
• Beo Seot Bool Go Gi
• Seafood pancake
• Kim Chi Jun Gol
• Sam Gyub Sal

DRINKS: Korean rice wine, liquor, hot tea, Korean cold beverages, and soft drinks are served at reasonable prices.

ATMOSPHERE: Todamgol is where Korean businessmen choose to have their meals, enticing food fragrances waft in the air, and Kpop music is played in the background. The main seating area is quite spacious and comfortable. Private rooms are also available for large groups.

NOTES:

• Reservation is highly recommended.
• Some dishes are only available for lunch.

Domestic One Cleaning Service Review: What You Should Know

Providing professional and quality cleaning services to both household and office, Domestic One has gained customer trust and become one of the best cleaning service providers in Singapore. The company has been awarded Successful Entrepreneur 2010 and featured on The Sunday Times for its outstanding and excellent services.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Offering a wide range of cleaning services, catering to all customers’ cleaning needs: Providing a full range of cleaning services including part-time maids, regular housekeeping, ad-hoc cleaning, spring cleaning, and pre-moving or post-renovation cleaning as well as office cleaning. Its services are available every day of the year, including weekends and public holidays, so you can simply relax and let Domestic One do the cleaning work for you whenever needed.
• It is easy to adjust cleaning schedule and cleaning job scope: Engaging Domestic One cleaning service, you are free to arrange the cleaning time and cleaning tasks with cleaners directly if there is a need. You can request cleaners to come more than one time a week or come once fortnightly.

SERVICES & RATES
Part-time Maids / Regular Housekeeping

• Based on your needs, you can choose weekly or fortnightly house cleaning service
• Rates are S$16/hour on weekdays, S$17on weekends and S$20 on public holidays or weekday nights. (One time) agency fee is S$208 which includes 3 free replacements within 12 months.
• A duration of minimum 4 hours is required for each cleaning session
• Cleaners will receive cleaning equipment and materials from the customer’s side

Ad-hoc Cleaning

• S$110 for 3-hour session
• S$130 for 4-hour session
• A surcharge of S$10 is applied if cleaning is done on weekend
• Cleaners will receive cleaning equipment and materials from the customer’s side

Spring Cleaning

• Only offered for houses below 800 sq ft
• S$358 for a 8-hour session
• Job scope: Cleaning all rooms, kitchen, balcony and furniture as well as ceiling lights and fans
• All professional cleaning tools and equipment will be supplied by Domestic One

Pre-Moving/Post-Renovation Cleaning

• Only offered for houses below 800 sq ft
• S$308 for a 6-hour session
• All professional cleaning tools and equipment are supplied by Domestic One

Office/Workspace Cleaning

• Job scope: Vacuuming and mopping floor, wiping of tables and chairs, dusting of furniture and shelves, cleaning of pantry area and washing dishes, emptying trash bins and washing of bathrooms and toilets
• Rates are S$15/hour on weekdays or S$18 on weekends and public holidays. (One time) agency fee is S$228 inclusive of 3 free replacements within 12 months.
• Minimum 3 hours per session
• Cleaners will receive cleaning equipment and materials from the customer’s side

NOTE: It’s recommended contacting Domestic One for a more comprehensive rate based on your apartment size and condition.

Domestic Cleaning Service by NTUC Income Review: Is It a Good Choice?

NTUC Income is an insurance cooperative in Singapore that also offers a variety of other services including domestic cleaning service. If you are already an NTUC Income insurance policy owner, you might want to try this additional service from the company. Their house cleaners are quite in demand so it is best to book in advance if you plan to engage their cleaning service.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 50-year old brand: NTUC Income has been around since 1970. It is a well-established brand that loyal customers trust for various services.
• Providing great cleaning service consistently: With years of experience in providing cleaning services to hundreds of clients, NTUC Domestic Cleaning has always been keeping its service outstanding and reliable. Professional, efficient, and enthusiastic working attitude are what customers praise for its service.
• Well-trained cleaning staff: All cleaning personnel undergo a 15-hour training course before they are deployed for cleaning requests. They also go through on-the-job training to prepare them for the actual house cleaning jobs.
• S$1,000 warranty: NTUC Domestic Cleaning Service offers a warranty of up to S$1,000 in case of damage to property or house items.

CLEANING JOB SCOPE:

• Bedrooms and living room: Mopping and vacuuming of floor; Dusting of furniture; Cleaning of mirrors; Changing of bed linen (one bedroom per week and once a month)
• Bathrooms: Cleaning and disinfecting of bathtub, sink, and toilet bowl; Washing of toilet floor and walls; Cleaning of all mirrors
• Kitchen: Mopping of floor; Wiping of cooking stove and other kitchen appliances; Wiping of exterior cabinet surfaces; Cleaning of kitchen sink
• Others: Emptying of trash; Cleaning of windows and grills (rotational basis); Cleaning of doors and metal gate (rotational basis); Ironing of clothes (Available for 4 hours service only and subject to a maximum of 10 pieces per visit)

WEEKLY CLEANING PACKAGE RATES:

• 3 hours x 4 visits per month: S$230/month (Monday to Friday); S$260/month (Saturday and Sunday)
• 4 hours x 4 visits per month: S$280/month (Monday to Friday); S$330/month (Saturday and Sunday)

NOTES: 

• Rates are applicable for floor areas of 1300 ft² and below and for a minimum service period of 6 months.
• Job scope does not include shifting of furniture, washing of dishes and clothes, packing of personal belongings, removal of post-renovation debris, as well as cleaning of ceiling, wall fans, curtain rails, high windows and grills, and exterior of windows and grills of high-rise buildings and multi-level homes.
• Cleaning products, tools, and equipment will be provided by the client.

Flee Away Cafe: Escape with hints of childhood memories

Why Flee Away?

To Flee or Not to Flee?

City dwellers are often caught up in the hustle and bustle of the day to day cycle of life and whatnot that it is often hard to find a moment for yourself.

At times, when you do have a silent moment, you may ponder what will happen if you decide to leave it all behind and move on to another place?

While that all important decision takes a brave heart and soul to tackle, take a moment now at Flee Away Cafe to escape, rest and enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee at Flee Away space.

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Bar and Billiard Room Sunday Champagne Brunch

No doubt, Bar and Billiard Room Sunday champagne brunch at Raffles Hotel is one of the best brunches in Singapore. It is a potpourri of delicacies, champagne, gorgeous atmosphere and heartwarming services. You will be spoilt for choice with the extensive buffet spread of this premium champagne brunch.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Lost in the carvery: Carnivores would be extremely happy with a wide selection of meats, presented at cold cuts and carving station. Let their names do the job of inspiration: Spanish jamon Iberico de Bellota, roasted Welsh lamb, Australian prime rib, peppered tenderloin carpaccio, Italian bresaola, organic milk-fed rack of veal, BBQ Iberico pork ribs, Omaha beef tenderloin, Tomahawk prime rib and so many more. At Bar and Billiard Room Sunday champagne brunch, quantity is accompanied by top-notch quality.
• A perfectly tranquil and enchanting atmosphere: Located at the lobby of Raffles hotel, Bar and Billiard Room has a quaint beauty of the place it belongs to. Bar and Billiard Room sets it apart from other Sunday champagne brunch venues in town by its unparalleled ambience. Colonial feel created by wooden furniture, tiled floor, chandeliers and old-fashion ceiling fans adds some nostalgia to the buffet air and partly calms the bustling urban living style down for a wonderful feast. There are also some green from outside garden as well as elegant and stylish fellow diners, the atmosphere is filled up with relaxing and enchanting elements.

FOOD STATIONS

• Cold seafood: Irish oysters, Canadian oysters, fine de claire oysters and Belon oysters, Maine lobsters and tiger prawns
• Hot food: Black cod with matelote sauce, squid risotto, duck in orange sauce, potato mousseline, asparagus with tomato and olive, and bouillabaisse
• Antipasto: Wine ripened tomato with caramelized onion and slice garlic, chilled tomato gazpacho with fruity extra virgin olive oil, smoked trout potato salad creme Fraiche, kristal caviar salad, tapenade, ratte potato with shaved foie gras, peppered tenderloin carpaccio, and smoked duck breast
• Bread (homemade bread baked in the hotel): The chocolate Danish and French croissants
• Carving meat: Roasted Welsh rack of lamb with herbs crust, BBQ Iberico pork ribs, and Omaha beef tenderloin with Bordelaise sauce
• Cold cuts: Cinco Jotas “5J” Jamon iberico, Parma ham, Bayonne ham, and salchichon
• Live seared foie gras station (situated on the terrace)
• Cheese: 48 types of French cheeses
• Dessert: Chuao chocolate mousse, dark chocolate mousse, cocoa nibs, crumble, lemon basil mousse with fresh strawberries, catalan cream, poached apple in aged banyuls, pineapple and vanilla chantilly

PRICES

• S$158++ per person (inclusive of red and white wine, beer, Singapore slings, soft drinks and juices)
• S$178++ per person (inclusive of free flow of Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve, red and white wine, beer, Singapore slings, soft drinks and juices)
• S$198++ per person (inclusive of free flow Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose, red and white wine, beer, Singapore slings, soft drinks and juices)

Brasserie Les Saveurs Sunday Champagne Brunch

What sets the Sunday champagne brunch at Brasserie Les Saveurs apart is its semi-buffet concept featuring French-styled fare. As soon as you take your seat, you will be presented with an appetizer and main course menu, listing dishes that will be ordered and served directly to your table. While you can enjoy as many portions of the delicious appetizers as you desire, only one main course is served per diner.

It is half of the picture, the other half is the true buffet style – help yourself with beautifully presented foods at the counters of cold seafood, egg, cheese, bread, salad, and cold cuts. Two cooking stations are also available to highlight pan-fried foie gras and black pepper lobster.

Brasserie Les Saveurs is designed to bring connoisseurs premium quality, not quantity.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The dining room of heaven: It is one of the most romantic and beautiful dining rooms you can ever see in Singapore. Brasserie Les Saveurs is a crown, adorned with super high and wide French windows, a tall ceiling with fabulous chandeliers, elegant floral pattern carpet as well as beige and crimson armchairs. All are luxurious.
• Services of the heaven: The semi-buffet concept brings a touch of fine dining to the way diner enjoys their party – being served at the table with awesome appetizers, main course, Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve champagne, and cocktails. You are there to be pampered and the service crew do it excellently.
• Desserts of the heaven: Sunday champagne brunch at Brasserie Les Saveurs has one of the best dessert selections in town. The exquisite mountain of around 20 types of French-style desserts will awaken the beauty-loving puzzle piece within you as well as your senses. Any doubt? Let the lemon meringue tart prove it.

MUST-TRIES:

• Smoked duck tartar
• Mini crab salad
• Black Angus beef tartare
• Roasted Brittany turbot
• Lemon meringue tart
• Chocolate tart
• Creme brulee

PRICES:

• S$138 (Brunch with non-alcoholic beverages)

• S$168 (Brunch with sommelier’s choice wines)
• S$198 (Brunch with free flow of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut NV)
• S$288 (Brunch with free flow of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Rosé NV)
• S$338 (Brunch with free flow of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs NV)
• S$548 (Brunch with free flow of Champagne Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2008)

Greenhouse Sunday Champagne Brunch (Closed)

Greenhouse Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia is a feast of international buffet with many premium favorites from all around the world, highlighted at the sections of seafood, Japanese, charcuterie, oktoberfest, pasta, breads, cheese, grilled vegetables, soup, tapas, Asian delights and desserts. Greenhouse offers a wide selection of food at high-end standard and it is one of the best vintage champagne brunches in town.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Seafood world with 8 varieties of oysters: Seafood and its generous variety always make us excited. When it comes to international buffet, either lunch or dinner, many people expect a beautiful presence of true seafood feast. And you can completely get it at Greenhouse Sunday champagne brunch – the showcase of best crustaceans with fresh and delicious crayfish, tiger prawns, oysters, crab, mussels, clams and bulot. This brunch features 8 different varieties of oysters from Australian, France and Canada, is it a special gift for those who love this super food?
• Best pan-fried foie gras: This nutritious delicacy which is considered as superior food at any restaurants is always hunted by diners at Greenhouse. Any connoisseurs who have tasted many foie gras dishes at many restaurants in Singapore will also agree that Greenhouse’s pan-fried foie gras is one of the best. Furthermore, Greenhouse’s chefs are always willing to prepare the dish in the way you love.
• 13:00 – it’s time for truffle polenta show: Take a short break and join the crowd to feel a touch of festival while watching the magical hands of chefs shaving black truffle over a 3-metre long Italian polenta. Enjoy the show and take a bite of this dish, you will feel great.
• 50 French farmhouse cheeses: It is one of the largest selections of cheeses you could find at a buffet in town. This is a highlight for fans of cheese.

DRINKS: Free flow of Moet & Chandon, wines and selected cocktails are included to complement your food and time.

MUST TRIES

• Alaskan king crab risotto with spring vegetables
• 24-hour roasted Wagyu leg beef
• Jamon iberico de bellota
• Pan-fried foie gras
• Truffled jumbo quail
• Double boiled essence of guinea fowl with truffled tofu pearls
• Soufflés

SERVICE: It is a Sunday Champagne Brunch so the staff will never forget to refill your glass with the vintage champagne. Clearance of plates and cutlery are prompt enough for you to start a new helping as excited as that is the first.

ATMOSPHERE: A delightful feeling in elegant lightings, set by dome glass ceiling and full-length windows; a relaxing moment with wood furniture and green garden view; an excitement with delicious foods, beautifully presented in the middle of the dining room and a prosperous feeling with endless champagne flow. The concert of these feeling makes your day, a perfect Sunday in a posh atmosphere.

PRICES: $172 (adults), $86 (children from 6 to 12 years old), $43 (children from 3 to 5 years old)

The 5 Best Hair Salons for Colouring in Singapore

Whether you want your hair colour speaks your soul or just try something new to delight your days, ombre, platinum, dip-dyes and bright hues are the hottest colour trend for you to get inspired this year.

Have you already had your right stylist for hair colouring? In this article, you may find your all-time favourite stylist to stick with from now on.

The 5 Best Hair Salons for Perming in Singapore

A beautiful perm must be an artwork done by a skillful hairstylist. But it is impossible to expect each and every stylist to produce equally good results for each task of cutting, colouring or perming. There is nothing to ensure that a stylist who does an excellent job in hair cutting can do the same thing with perming and vice versa. That is why we keep searching for stylists who are able to create naturally curled hair to introduce in this article.

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KNT Movers Review: Is It a Good Choice?

KNT Movers is one of the well-known moving companies in Singapore which offers local, international residential, and commercial relocation services to clients. Professional service, competitive rates, and its expertise in the moving industry are sufficient grounds for many customers’ choice of KNT Movers.

The company has been awarded BizSafe-level-3 by the Workplace Safety and Health Council for complying with the safety requirements.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The company’s wide range of professional moving services: KNT Movers has remained the first choice of people whenever there is a comprehensive moving need. Their services include packing and unpacking stuff, dismantling and assembling furniture, and stuff removal and disposal as well as short and long term storage. This company also offers to buy your old furniture if you don’t want to bring them to your new place.
• Rich experience in moving large and valuable items: KNT Movers team is highly experienced in moving bulky and costly stuff such as grand pianos, safe deposit boxes, big furniture, and machines. This company has even been assigned to move F1 cars for commercial projects. Prices for moving large items are competitive and affordable too. You can contact them for a non-obligation comprehensive quotation at any time.
• Free boxes, tapes and labels for all moving projects are provided. Once you engage their service, a surveyor will check your stuff to estimate how many boxes you need then their staff will deliver boxes and related packing stuff to your place before moving date.

SERVICE: KNT Movers always sends a project coordinator to each client to ensure everything is communicated effectively and handled properly. Additionally, all members of a team consisting of 6 to 8 men can be trusted to handle your move quickly, efficiently. One more thing, the KNT Movers staff is so punctual, friendly, and courteous so you will feel at ease and stress-free during your relocation.

The Helping Hand Moving Service Review: What You Should Know

With more than 20 years of experience, The Helping Hand team can efficiently handle any moving tasks and is particularly recommended by many people including housing agents who always look for reliable services to refer to their customers.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wallet-friendly prices which are among the cheapest in Singapore: Their prices are more reasonable than other companies, which are charged based on the company’s 14-foot lorry load. If you don’t have many items to move (less than one lorry load), contact them to get an exact quote.
• Free carton boxes are provided: This mover will give you 20 free carton boxes for packing and also help you with the wrapping process.
• Highly efficient moving team: The Helping Hand’s staff always comes in a team of 4 to 5 movers plus one supervisor to make sure the moving is done properly and quickly. Customers’ stuff, especially bulky items like bed frames, cupboards, massage chairs, fridges, and washing machines, are carefully packed and well-handled during the whole moving process. Each member of the Helping Hands team, who is very polite and friendly, always tries their best to follow customer’s instructions in moving and arranging everything.

SERVICES:

• Specialized in different kinds of moving
• Disposal services are also provided
• Delivery and transportation

QUICK FACT: The Helping Hand, a Christian halfway house for the rehabilitation of ex-drug addicts and ex-offenders, gives them opportunities to work, contribute and gradually integrate them back into society. Therefore, making your choice in The Helping Hand services means you are helping people as well. You can rest assured that everything is done properly and in order because movers are always supervised by a highly experienced senior staff.

5 Best Hair Salons for Men in Singapore

Gentlemen, taking an interest in your personal style and grooming is essential. If you’re in search of a sophisticated hairstylist, then you’re on the right track. Many believe finding the right hairstylist is more important than selecting a hair salon.

In this article, we will introduce you to the five best hair salons for men in Singapore. These salons are home to the best hairstylists who will leave you satisfied and inspired, whether you need a trim or a new hairstyle.

Each hair salon has its unique strengths, and we will highlight the best of each recommended salon to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.

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Explore This List

• 1. Kenaris Hair Salon
• 2. Air Salon
• 3. Kizuki + Lim
• 4. Haar Attic
• 5. Expat Hair Studio

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1. Kenaris Hair Salon

Nestled on the fourth level of Wheelock Place is Kenaris Hair Salon, a reliable hair salon for men to have the best hair services in Singapore. This salon is absolutely worth a try because it features all the qualities that make up a good hair salon: experienced hairstylists, a comfortable atmosphere, and good services with pleasant head massages and complimentary drinks.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• One team, various talents: Kenaris Hair Salon features a strong team of experienced hairstylists. Each of them has his own capacity that is unbeaten. Ken, an award-winning hairstylist, is absolutely good at short haircuts while Jimmy is an expert in hair styling. Want to have beautifully permed hair, look for Aris. Jenny is there with talent in doing volume rebonding. Vincent has magic hands in handling hair colouring and Gilbert is the one executives look for when they need a refreshing cut.
• A trustworthy hair salon of working professionals: There is an interesting fact that most of the customers of Kenaris are working professionals. They don’t have the luxury of time to wait or waste and they expect a smart and professional look, that is why they put their trust in hands of Kenaris’s hairstylists who are able to bring out the best of each individual efficiently.
• A salon to seek a makeover for special occasions: It could be said that Kenaris Hair Salon is the right place to get yourself transformed for special occasions as this salon is home to one of the most sought-after hairstylists in Singapore, Jimmy Jap. With his rich experience in styling hair for top fashion shows and magazine covers, Jimmy has great taste and knows how to make you shine on your special occasions. Absolutely, you can visit Kenaris as regularly as you wish if budget is not your concern as the salon’s prices are higher than usual ones’.

CONTACT:
Address: Wheelock Place #04-03, 501 Orchard Road
Singapore 238880
Phone: +6563338209

→ Read Kenaris Hair Salon review (Services, pricing & key details)

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2. Air Salon

Air Salon – it is an experience of the trendiest hairstyles and the most cutting-edge hair technology in one of Singapore’s celebrity salons. It is where you will engage top-notch services with a celebrity hairstylist and his passionate team.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Affordable price for haircut by celebrity hair stylist: At Air Salon, men haircut prices start from S$39 for the attention of leading stylists. And if you want to have a transformative hair cutting and styling with Ark, creative director and Singapore’s celebrity hairstylist, he serves you at the price of S$55. Worked on many photoshoots for prestige magazines such as Her World, August Men, and Men’s Folio, Ark is well versed in the latest trends but the best part of his rich experience is that he knows what styles fit you best. He absolutely treats you like a celebrity, but don’t worry, he won’t give you an unpractical style. This famous yet approachable and humorous guy will make you enjoy your makeover journey and satisfied with the final result that suits your lifestyle.
• Pleasant services with excellent free head and shoulder massage: There is nothing to complain about Air Salon’s services. All you need to do is letting yourself relax. Air Salon team will do the rest – serving Aveda tea and hot towel upon arrival, following by relaxing head and shoulder massage. Their meticulousness in handling your needs and gentle caring in a heartwarming atmosphere will fill you up with satisfaction.

CONTACT:
Address: The Cathay, #03-17/18, 2 Handy Road
Singapore 229233
Phone: +6567332340

→ Read Air Salon review (Services, pricing & key details)

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3. Kizuki + Lim

Originated in Osaka Japan, Kizuki + Lim has come onto Singapore’s beauty scene and brings the trendy wind of Japanese styles along. This premium hair salon is the one to pick up if you really love Japanese hairstyles and prefer a high-end hair salon experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Impressive Japanese-styled haircut by professional Japanese hairstylist team: Dream of a dazzling Japanese-styled haircut? To many people, it is difficult to say no to those enticing hairstyles. They lead your steps to Kizuki + Lim because at this wonderful salon any dazzling Japanese hairstyles can also be reproduced perfectly. Just select some preferred hairstyles in magazines; your picked hairstylist will give you advice based on your chosen hairstyles and your face shape and features. A complete haircut experience at Kizuki + Lim starts with a consultation, goes through first hair washing, hair cutting, second hair washing, and head massage then ends with final hair trimming. One good thing about Kizuki + Lim is that this salon is able to provide constantly good haircuts. So be confident that your new hair there would be great artwork.
• Top-north services in a great ambiance: When people pay more, they expect more. No matter how high people expect, Kizuki + Lim is able to satisfy them. So what are the salon’s secrets? It could be described by these phrases: immaculate space, chic, stylish and minimalist setup, impressive decoration, relaxing hair-washing area, and comfortable chairs. But on top of that must be the pleasant services provided by a team of caring and gentle hairstylists who are experts in delivering wonderful head massages.

CONTACT:
Address: 31 Seah Street, Singapore 188387
Phone: +6562216320

→ Read Kizuki + Lim review (Services, pricing & key details)

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4. Haar Attic

Located on the second level of a shophouse in Chinatown, Haar Attic hair salon has a quaint appearance. This salon is where enjoy a relaxing and leisurely haircut in a full-of-sunlight room with some of the most skillful hairstylists.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Unbeatable prices for one of the best men’s haircuts in town: You may easily show a place for men to have a normal and basic haircut at the price of S$10, but do you know anywhere to get one of the best haircuts at the most reasonable prices in town? We have taken this question into account and with our constant searching as well as listening to many male customers; we recommend Haar Attic. It is S$35 to get the attention of a senior stylist and S$45 to be served by the creative director. These prices include consultation, wash, cut, blow, and style.
• Creative hair colouring for the young: Guys, what are the colours for your hair that you can think of? Pink? Blue? Purple? Green or Orange? Any colour you think you can pick up for your hair, Haar Attic can do it for you. For some adventurous tries, this hair salon can understand and makes it the best for you.

CONTACT:
Address: @Neil Road: 7A Neil Road, Singapore 088807 (2nd Floor)
@Boat Quay: 67A Boat Quay, Singapore 049855 (2nd Floor)
Phone: +6568359811
WhatsApp: 6598730235
Website

→ Read Haar Attic review (Services, pricing & key details)

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5. Expat Hair Studio

With two prime locations in Singapore, Expat Hair Studio caters to men and women both. It was opened in 2014 by Kat, an expat from Scotland.

The salon offers professional styling, cutting, colouring, and treatments. The team comprises trained hair stylists from different parts of the world. It’s a great option for expats living in Singapore.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Internationally trained hair stylists: If you’re looking for top-notch hair colouring services for men, you’ll find highly professional hair stylists and colourists at both the locations of Expat Hair Studio. Some of the hair stylists have trained in the UK, while some have worked at Tony & Guy.
• Great environment to get a haircut: This salon provides a relaxing environment for men who consider going to the salon as their me time. Whether you want just a haircut or need a full day of pampering, this salon has a relaxing ambience and friendly staff to cater for your needs.
• Wide range of hair services and treatments: While many of the services may be ideal for women, you may still find a decent range of men’s hair services and treatments. Particularly, if you’re looking to dye your hair, you can find various colouring services and options. Also, you have the option to choose a senior or emerging stylist. The prices for the former are higher.

CONTACT:
Address: 40B, Boat Quay, Singapore 049829
Phone: +6562193117
Website

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Jean Pierre Hair Salon (closed)

One of the most Korean sought after hairstylists has run a salon called by his own name in Singapore. That salon is Jean Pierre Hair Salon, so he must be the celebrity stylist Jean Pierre. With his rich experience in styling hair for myriad Korean stars as well as international celebrities, Jean Pierre knows how to make you shine.

Previously known as Lacoco Hair Salon, Jean Pierre Hair Salon is still located at the same place at Orchard Road. This Korean hair salon offers decent services in a spacious and comfortable environment.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A salon to get trendy Korean haircuts: What makes Jean Pierre a high priority when the idea “well, I need a haircut now” pops up in people’s minds? Skillful hairstylists from Korea? Source of the trendiest Korean hairstyles? Great final haircuts? It is probably all. Best known for delivering good haircuts for both men and ladies, Jean Pierre is the salon you can get your right hairstylist to stick with. For a haircut, Jean Pierre is definitely the one to look for. Besides him, Joel Park is a praised stylist, recommended by many guys.
• There are discounts for students: Just inform Jean Pierre’s staff that you are a student to get a discount price. Surely, they only reduce the price, not the quality of the haircut. Normally, it costs S$25 for a student haircut experience there. But it may be higher if the creative director takes care of your hair. Whether you really care about the price or not, just raise a question with your stylist before engaging in service.

RECOMMENDED HAIRSTYLISTS:

• Jean Pierre
• Joel Park

SERVICES:

• Hair cut & styling
• Hair colouring
• Hair rebonding
• Hair perming
• Hair & scalp care

PRICES:

• Men cuts: S$40
• Hair colouring: From S$90
• Hair perming: From S$120
• Hair rebonding: From S$220
• Hair treatment: From S$80

NOTE: It is advised to ask about prices before engaging services.

Kizuki + Lim

Originated in Osaka Japan, Kizuki + Lim has come onto Singapore’s beauty scene and brings the trendy wind of Japanese styles along. This premium hair salon is the one to pick up if you really love Japanese hairstyles and prefer a high-end hair salon experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Impressive Japanese-styled haircut by professional Japanese hairstylist team: Dream of a dazzling Japanese-styled haircut? To many people, it is difficult to say no to those enticing hairstyles. They lead your steps to Kizuki + Lim because at this wonderful salon any dazzling Japanese hairstyles can also be reproduced perfectly. Just select some preferred hairstyles in magazines; your picked hairstylist will give you advice based on your chosen hairstyles and your face shape and features. A complete haircut experience at Kizuki + Lim starts with a consultation, goes through first hair washing, hair cutting, second hair washing, and head massage then ends with final hair trimming. One good thing about Kizuki + Lim is that this salon is able to provide constantly good haircuts. So be confident that your new hair there would be great artwork.
• Top-north services in a great ambiance: When people pay more, they expect more. No matter how high people expect, Kizuki + Lim is able to satisfy them. So what are the salon’s secrets? It could be described by these phrases: immaculate space, chic, stylish and minimalist setup, impressive decoration, relaxing hair-washing area, and comfortable chairs. But on top of that must be the pleasant services provided by a team of caring and gentle hairstylists who are experts in delivering wonderful head massages.

RECOMMENDED HAIRSTYLISTS:

• Oba
• Kazuki

SERVICES:

• Hair cut & styling
• Hair colouring
• Hair rebonding
• Hair perming
• Hair & scalp care

PRICES:

• Haircut: S$50 (junior stylist) | S$60 (stylist) | S$80 (senior stylist)| S$100 (director)
• Perming: from S$150
• Colouring: from S$100
• Treatment: from S$30

Pyramid Sports Bar (Closed)

Looking for an alluring place to play pool? Pop into Pyramid Sports Bar; you may find it an exciting place to die for. Featuring a luxurious and relaxed atmosphere, this amazing sport bar has recently become a favorite place for working professional people to hang out with colleagues and friends after work. Pyramid Sports Bar is also a destination to watch international live sport matches on LCD HD screens including FIFA World Cup, American football, baseball, NBA basketball, cricket, motorsports, F1, rugby, soccer, and tennis.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Awesome place to play pool: Equipped with 14 international standard pool tables including 12 wiraka pool tables, 1 M1 snooker table, and 1 Russian billiard table, this sport bar will definitely satisfy your craving for pool games. The bar also organizes pool tournaments and competitions periodically for customers to challenge themselves and compete with other players.
• Watching live sports in a VIP room: Pyramid Sports Bar provides a special VIP screening room with a 55″ LCD TV for customers who want to watch sport matches privately. The room can hold up to 15 persons available for reservations in two sessions, from 10:00 to 18:00, and from 18:00 to 03:00. Each booking allows you to use the room exclusively for 9 hours with your choice of drinks and you can choose which sport matches to be screened on the large LCD TV.

AMBIENCE
Pyramid Sports Bar with its modern carpet flooring, warm yellow and blue lightings, spacious pool playing lounge, comfortable chairs and sofas, and beautiful bar table provides customers a lush and pleasant environment to enjoy sport.

FOOD AND DRINK
The bar offers a range of decent foods including appetizers such as fish platter and cheese platter, salads, soups, side dishes, sandwiches and burgers and main dishes like BBQ pork ribs and sausages. For drinks, Pyramid Sports Bar serves non-alcohol beverages and a wide selection of alcohol drinks comprising of draft beers, bottled beers, whiskey, cognac, vodka, gin, tequila, rum, sambuca, absinthe, aperitif, champagne, wine, and cocktail.

NOTE: Smoking and gambling is not allowed in the bar.

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