Elijah Lim
The moment I stepped out of the lift on the fourth floor of Cuppage Plaza, the unmistakable scent of charcoal smoke hit me, a smoky invitation that teased my senses before I even saw the sign. This old building near Somerset, usually filled with faint aromas of soy and sizzling food, suddenly felt alive with…
Visiting Tim Ho Wan PEAK wasn’t part of my plan, but the inviting aroma drew me in. I was simply passing through The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands when an irresistible aroma stopped me in my tracks, the sweet, smoky scent of perfectly roasted char siu. It was one of those smells that pulls you…
Before visiting a restaurant, many diners fall into a familiar routine. They open review platforms, scan ratings, and scroll through comments from people who have already been there. It feels reassuring, almost like borrowing someone else’s experience before making a decision of your own. And in many cases, this helps. Reviews can point you toward…
My first Korean meal was a mess. Not the food me. I was twenty, out with friends, and I let them order everything. We ended up with four rice dishes, a stew nobody touched, and a mountain of side dishes I assumed we had to pay extra for. I spent the whole meal quietly panicking…
I almost walked past it. Cuppage Plaza does that. You take the lift up, the corridor’s a bit dim, and you start wondering if you’ve got the wrong floor. Then a door slides open, charcoal smoke drifts out, and you know you’re in the right place. I visited on a Tuesday, around 7pm. Quiet night.…
Choosing where to eat alone is usually simple. You decide what you feel like eating, check what is nearby, and make a choice. But add a few more people into the conversation, and suddenly a simple meal becomes a group discussion. “Anything is fine.” “Maybe somewhere not too crowded.” “I don’t mind, you choose.” After…
I didn’t set out to become the guy who maps Korean food and Korean restaurants across every mall in Singapore. It just happened, one meal at a time. Over the past couple of years, I’ve eaten my way through most of what ION Orchard offers from the food court downstairs to the spots scattered across…
Weekend mall visits often begin with a simple plan. Meet friends. Bring the family out. Have a nice meal before heading home. But when lunchtime or dinner arrives, that simple plan can quickly become more complicated. Restaurants that feel easy to enter on a weekday may suddenly have long queues. Food courts that usually offer…
The first thing I did was take off my shoes. I hadn’t expected that. You climb the steps into Shinjuku Restaurant, and a staff member gestures, politely but clearly, toward the rack by the entrance. Shoes off. And something about that small act made me slow down before I’d even looked at the menu. Cuppage…
When deciding where to eat in a mall, price is often one of the first things people consider. A lower bill feels like the safer choice. It leaves more room in the budget and seems like the practical option, especially during a quick lunch break or a casual meal. But the cheapest option is not…