Cheap & Good Eats
There’s a certain kind of afternoon in the city. Grey sky, aircon too cold in the mall, and a stomach that doesn’t want anything clever. Just something warm. Something honest. On days like that, I go looking for fish soup. I’ve eaten my way around Funan and the City Hall stretch for the better part…
If you’d told me I could walk out of a sit-down italian restaurant having paid roughly $10 a head, I’d have raised an eyebrow. But that’s exactly what happened when I finally tried Saizeriya Changi City Point, a popular store known for authentic italian cuisine in singapore. I’d heard the buzz for ages, and I’m…
I arrived at People’s Park Complex on a humid Tuesday morning, ready to lose myself in the labyrinth of one of Singapore’s most iconic, gritty commercial buildings. Strategically located in the heart of Chinatown on Park Road, this 31-storey development was built in the early post-independence Singapore era and stands as a pioneering example of…
I walk through Fortune Centre at least twice a week, and I am usually overwhelmed by the sheer number of food choices. But lately, the rich, buttery scent of coconut rice wafting from the ground floor has been impossible to ignore. I finally caved and visited Madness Nasi Lemak on a Tuesday around 12:30 pm.…
When it comes to vegetarian food in Singapore, most malls offer limited options. Fortune Centre is one of the rare places where vegetarian food is the main focus, not just a side category. If you are exploring food in Singapore and looking for plant based or vegan friendly options, this building offers more variety than…
Spicy food is a universal love language, offering a profoundly comforting experience when shared across a table with friends. There is something uniquely warming about a meal that makes your lips tingle and your heart feel full. On a Wednesday around 7pm, a visit to A Hot Hideout NEX at Serangoon Mall promised just that…
I am always on the lookout for affordable, satisfying lunch options in the city center of Singapore. Finding a spot that balances delicious Thai cuisine with quick service can be a challenge during the workweek. I visited Sanook Kitchen at Funan Mall, a vibrant shopping mall and IT mall, on a Wednesday around 12:45 pm,…
Stepping off the busy pavements of Middle Road, you immediately notice a change in atmosphere. Outside, Bugis buzzes with the hectic energy of retail crowds and towering glass office buildings. Inside, the air cools and carries the distinct, earthy scents of herbal soups, toasted sesame oil, and freshly steamed rice. Welcome to Fortune Centre, a…
Din Tai Fung has always been my go-to for consistent, quality dim sum, and the Compass One outlet in Sengkang lives up to that reputation. I visited on a Tuesday evening around 7 PM, hoping to avoid a long wait, but there was still a queue. Thankfully, it moved quickly, making the wait manageable compared…
In most culinary traditions, the chef dictates the flavor profile. A ragù is seasoned before it leaves the kitchen; a curry is balanced according to the cook’s palate. The diner’s role is largely passive-to receive, consume, and appreciate. However, within the hawker centers and food courts of Singapore, a different dynamic prevails. Here, the diner…