https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:05:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/food/grand-mercure-roxy-hotel-indian-buffet/ https://sparklette.net/food/grand-mercure-roxy-hotel-indian-buffet/#respond Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:21:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1232

This Deepavali, you can go on a gastronomic tour of India at Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel‘s Feast@East Buffet Restaurant. The buffet brings you colourful delicacies from the rich Indian culture and heritage. Heritage Feast of India buffet (until October 28, 2011) Lunch: S$40++/adult, S$20++/child, S$32nett senior citizen Dinner: S$44++/adult, S$23++/child, S$35nett senior citizen * Senior citizens aged 55 years and above Rating: Apart from the main selection of Indian staples, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/grand-mercure-roxy-hotel-indian-buffet/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-singapore-restaurant-promotions/ https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-singapore-restaurant-promotions/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:00:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1125

Mother’s Day is happening on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Restaurants and cafés in Singapore are pulling out all the stops for Mom’s special day – and we show you where to find a few of them just in case you need ideas. Here is a compilation of Mother’s Day restaurant promotions, specials and deals in Singapore including brunch, afternoon tea, dinners, set menus and buffets. Whether your Mom prefers casual […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mothers-day-singapore-restaurant-promotions/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/prata-wala/ https://sparklette.net/food/prata-wala/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:29:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1084

Night owls on the prowl for places serving late night supper, mark down Prata Wala. This Indian eatery operates 24 hours daily at Jurong Point and remains open till late at Tiong Bahru Plaza as well as the new NEX Mall in Serangoon. The food and clientèle are decidedly casual, with the menu comprising of common Indian fares such as roti prata (pancake), naan and biryani (a rice dish cooked […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/prata-wala/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/food/vegetarian-restaurants/ https://sparklette.net/food/vegetarian-restaurants/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:00:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1081

In this era where going green is becoming the latest fad around the world, vegetarian and organic cuisines are undergoing a tremendous change and evolution. There are more than 500 vegetarian establishments in Singapore and the number is still growing! I believe nowhere in the world can we find so many vegetarian eateries within such a small island. To discover the beauty of vegetarian food, here is a list of […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/vegetarian-restaurants/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/food/gurkha-palace-restaurant/ https://sparklette.net/food/gurkha-palace-restaurant/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 06:22:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=968

It has been a long while since our last visit to Little India. Apart from the colourful temples and shops selling sarees and collectibles, this vibrant district is also a treasure trove of delicacies. Being a huge fan of Indian cuisine in general, I love coming here to indulge in the affordable and mostly reasonably priced food. Many of the larger restaurants such as Muthu’s Curry and Mustard can be […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/gurkha-palace-restaurant/feed/ 14 https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/stevens-tea-garden/ https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/stevens-tea-garden/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:58:37 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=856

As I was strolling along the huge Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, the sign from a brightly lit eatery caught my attention. It screamed, “Best teh tarik in the world!” (or something to that effect). The place is Steven’s Tea Garden, a mamak restaurant chain. As a teh tarik lover, I had no choice but to go in. Right? Okay, actually it’s really the cute sarong-wearing lunghi-clad guy at […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/stevens-tea-garden/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/mustard/ https://sparklette.net/food/mustard/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:15:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=753

I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again – I love Indian food. I personally feel it is one of the most perfect cuisines in the world. But even for me, the gravies somehow taste the same in most dishes after a while. If you are like me, mustard is one Indian restaurant that is refreshingly different. Of the mostly North Indian restaurants along race course road, mustard sets […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mustard/feed/ 19 https://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/ https://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:11:18 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/

Calling all night owls! If you’re looking for a nice supper place to grab some chow, you can visit Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel! As the name suggests, you can find teh tarik here plus a gazillion other drinks. There’s Milo Dinosaur, teh halia (ginger tea), various ice blended drinks, just to name a few. Read my earlier review on Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel to find out more about the drinks! […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/feed/ 26 https://sparklette.net/food/muthus-curry/ https://sparklette.net/food/muthus-curry/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:29:41 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/muthus-curry/

A friend once described an Indian meal as a feast for all senses. Not only does it consist of rich flavours that you can both smell and taste, the cuisine is also a multitude of vibrant colours with the various gravies and curries. And then, you would eat it with your hands while listening to Indian music playing in the background, right? Boy, I love Indian food! Of the numerous […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/muthus-curry/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/ https://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:03:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/mr-teh-tarik-cartel-perfect-to-the-tea/

I am sure many of you would be familiar with Mr. Teh Tarik at Far East Square. It’s the little pushcart stall with the green roof that sells all kinds of teh (tea). People would sit around on wooden stools to enjoy their drinks. At least, that’s how I remember it. When we paid a visit recently, we found that Mr. Teh Tarik has upgraded itself to Mr. Teh Tarik […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/feed/ 8 https://sparklette.net/food/sri-kamala-vilas/ https://sparklette.net/food/sri-kamala-vilas/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:15:49 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/sri-kamala-vilas-restaurant-chicken-masala-shiokness/

In my continual quest for good thosai, I found myself at Little India again. Armed with the brand new knowledge of another Indian eatery to check out, I made a trip to Sri Kamala Vilas Restaurant. I got curious about these cute-looking hollow breads after seeing people eating them on two separate occasions. My friend simply calls them “the two bombs”. Eventually we learned the proper name, “poori”. Poori S$2.40 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sri-kamala-vilas/feed/ 17 https://sparklette.net/food/sri-vijaya/ https://sparklette.net/food/sri-vijaya/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:08:49 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/sri-vijaya-restaurant-just-plain-yummy/

In keeping with my recent craze over thosai, I have been scouting for delicious thosai at Indian restaurants. Having delicious Indian food alone isn’t enough; it must be in Little India too, because that’s where you get the most authentic Indian dining experience! (Actually, the most authentic would be in India itself. But we make do with what we have here!) A street-side coffee shop I’ve found is Sri Vijaya […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sri-vijaya/feed/ 31 https://sparklette.net/food/ananda-bhavan/ https://sparklette.net/food/ananda-bhavan/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:12:06 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/ananda-bhavan-restaurant-wholesome-thosai/

I love Little India! The area makes me feel like I’m a tourist in a foreign land! Out of my numerous visits, I wonder why I had never seen Ananda Bhavan Restaurant. It’s a double-storey Indian vegetarian eating house, also the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Singapore! The place boasts fuss-free, no-frills dining. You queue up at the counter to order and pay for your food. You get a queue number […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ananda-bhavan/feed/ 32 https://sparklette.net/food/station-kitchen/ https://sparklette.net/food/station-kitchen/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:38:34 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/the-station-kitchen-3-in-1-restaurant/

St James Power Station is the clubbing hotspots in town. It has been refurbished from an old power station. And that’s not all. This power station is also Singapore’s first coal-powered power plant and was built in 1927! That’s quite a bit of history isn’t it? Located at the Sentosa Gateway and across from VivoCity, the largest shopping mall in Singapore, this formerly functioning power station is now home to […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/station-kitchen/feed/ 10 https://sparklette.net/food/niqqis-the-cheese-prata-shop/ https://sparklette.net/food/niqqis-the-cheese-prata-shop/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:07:03 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=411

I have been missing Niqqi’s the Cheese Prata Shop ever since graduating from NUS. All NUS staff and undergraduates, especially the hostel residents, would no doubt be very familiar with the eatery. As it is open 24/7, this is a popular place to grab late night supper. When I paid a visit to NUS recently, I made use of the opportunity to pop by here for my favourite roti john. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/niqqis-the-cheese-prata-shop/feed/ 6 https://sparklette.net/food/rangoli/ https://sparklette.net/food/rangoli/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:57:23 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=405

I am not sure if you are aware of a place called Pasir Panjang Village. It is a row of shophouses that stands at the junction of South Buona Vista road and Pasir Panjang Road. Since 1993, it has been slated as a conservation site by the URA. The double storey shophouses have since been converted into an interesting mélange of café bars and food outlets. The environment gives the […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/rangoli/feed/ 16 https://sparklette.net/food/khansama-tandoori/ https://sparklette.net/food/khansama-tandoori/#comments Tue, 23 May 2006 15:50:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=385

A friend and I were at Khansama Tandoori Restaurant, a two-storey eatery in Little India that serves authentic North Indian delicacies. The alfresco dining area on the ground floor was brimming with customers, mostly tourists. We were escorted to the second level that had air conditioning, purple walls and few customers. We had samosas as appetisers. These came with two dips – green curry and sweet chilli sauce. This fried […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/khansama-tandoori/feed/ 8