Kiera Xu
I have always believed that coffee is more than just a quick jolt of caffeine to get through the day. It is a ritual, a quiet moment to anchor yourself before the world rushes in again. My journey to Bacha Coffee at ION Orchard, located in the heart of Singapore, began on a rainy Tuesday…
Walking through the brightly lit corridors of a familiar mall, we often rely on the comfort of routine. We know exactly which café serves our preferred dark roast, and which bakery window displays the exact buttery pastry we want. Yet, this comforting predictability is routinely broken by a small, colorful placard placed quietly on a…
I visited on a Thursday around 2 pm, just as the busy lunch crowd from the nearby Changi Business Park was starting to clear out. Looking for a quiet place to read and decompress, Canopy at Changi City Point felt like the perfect oasis hidden in plain sight within this bustling city point. The Dining…
Most people go to shopping malls with a clear destination in mind. They need a new pair of shoes, a birthday gift, or groceries for the week. I go to watch people eat. It sounds like an odd pastime, but in Singapore, our air-conditioned complexes are essentially massive, multi-level dining rooms. If you take the…
If you’ve ever walked through ION Orchard and felt overwhelmed by choices, you’re not alone. There are a lot of coffee shops here, but not all of them are worth your time. Some are great for a proper coffee experience, others are better for a full brunch menu with delicious pasta dishes, and a few are perfect for a quick coffee before you…
There is a distinct tempo to the late afternoon in a busy Singaporean mall. It is a time of transition-shoppers are weary, office workers are seeking a reprieve before the commute home, and students are emerging from libraries looking for a place to decompress. At Café de Muse Singapore, this shift is palpable. The clatter…
At Aroy Mak, the start of the evening is marked by a distinctive sound that signals the beginning of the meal. It is not the clatter of cutlery or the murmur of conversation, though those are present. It is the quiet, steady sizzle of a cube of pork lard sliding down the heated dome of…
There is a particular quietude to Ma Maison Singapore that feels almost out of place in the bright, bustling corridors of a Singaporean mall. I dropped by on a chilly Sunday morning in early December, and honestly, stepping across its threshold was like entering a different world, one that operates on a slower, gentler rhythm.…
The escalator ride up through Funan Mall is a steady ascent, carrying you past kinetic installations and tech-focused storefronts into a pocket of the city built with purpose. On the third floor, you’ll find Alchemist Coffee Singapore, a calm oasis in the bustling city center. Known for its spacious interior and thoughtful design, this café…
Fortune Centre is an unassuming gem in the heart of Singapore’s Bugis area, known for its eclectic mix of shops, spiritual wares, and a vibrant array of vegetarian restaurants. Among its many culinary treasures, Tracy Juice Culture stands out with its unique claim to fame: the fruit juice curry. For those interested in exploring more…