https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:01:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-christmas-gift-pack-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-christmas-gift-pack-giveaway/#comments Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:14:50 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1535

Update: This contest has ended. The winners are Hui Shan Chee (on Facebook) and @funnydiaries (on Twitter). Popular retro-ambience café chain, Toast Box, is celebrating Christmas with festive-inspired beverage-and-cupcake sets that will delight its fans and gift packs that are perfect for coffee lovers. The exclusive Christmas Choco Delight Set (S$4.80) is a great treat to enjoy during a tea break. It includes Hazelchoco, a cold concoction of Milo, fresh […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-christmas-gift-pack-giveaway/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/fish-co-new-orleans-cajun-platter/ https://sparklette.net/food/fish-co-new-orleans-cajun-platter/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:25:32 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1499

One of my favourite places to enjoy casual seafood is Fish & Co.. Personally, I find their cheese-filled Swiss fish and chips to be the best in town (though so far nothing quite trumps the version at The Offshore in Bangkok). During the holy month of Ramadan, the restaurant chain has introduced a special New Orleans Cajun Platter for our Muslim friends when they are breaking fast. I tried out […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fish-co-new-orleans-cajun-platter/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/travel/meow-cat-cafe-hong-kong/ https://sparklette.net/travel/meow-cat-cafe-hong-kong/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:50:14 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1494

At Ah Meow Cat Café 阿猫地摊, cat lovers can spend an idyllic afternoon with cats while sipping coffee over kitty-themed desserts. This cat café in Hong Kong is staffed by an adorable smoosh pile of kitties! Over here, cats, not humans rule. Situated at Po Ming Building in the bustling Causeway Bay area, look out for the café’s big glass windows on level 3 when you are on street level. […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/meow-cat-cafe-hong-kong/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-treats/ https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-treats/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:27:29 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1470

When people head to Ya Kun coffee stalls, the most typical food order is eggs and toast with kaya (creamy coconut jam) and butter. After all, these quick bites had been perennial crowd favourites since the chain’s humble beginnings in the 1940s. A recent visit to the Ya Kun Toastwich outlet at Fusionopolis yielded the surprise finds of new items like toast cubes and kaya balls. Not bad, we thought, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-treats/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/kungfu-paradise-dining-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/kungfu-paradise-dining-voucher-giveaway/#respond Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:37:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1453

Our friends KungFu Paradise (part of Paradise Group) have just whipped up a new all day breakfast promotion at three of its outlets: Bedok Point, JCube and Bugis+. Available all day throughout the week from 4 February to 30 April 2013, the new breakfast menu features a range of comforting classic favourites for the whole family to enjoy! Read the review of KungFu Paradise. To tie in with the promotion, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/kungfu-paradise-dining-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/#respond Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:33:25 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1450

Lunar New Year is a great time for spring cleaning and this year, you can do it for a good cause at Parkway Parade shopping mall. In partnership with The Salvation Army, the mall is offering shoppers a S$2 shopping voucher (maximum 5 vouchers per shopper) in exchange for every 3kg of their pre-loved clothing until 8 Feb. As part of the mall’s effort in promoting eco-friendliness, its outdoor basement […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/toast-box-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/nanas-green-tea-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/nanas-green-tea-giveaway/#respond Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:05:55 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1444

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been contacted on Facebook. Our friends Nana’s Green Tea is having a special lunch promotion this February. For the price of S$13.90++, customers will get a matcha (green tea) drink and a choice of main course. To tie in with the promotion, we are giving away the lunch set to 5 lucky Facebook fans. Read on to find out how you can […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/nanas-green-tea-giveaway/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/the-mussel-guys/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-mussel-guys/#respond Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:59:00 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1413

When a sudden food craving hits, it’s usually almost impossible to resist. And that’s what happened recently when I had an insatiable urge to indulge in some spicy tomato mussels. Sea-facing restaurant The Mussel Guys at VivoCity seemed the natural choice. Truth be told, my first dining experience at The Mussel Guys a few years back left me wanting. Their watered down version of mussel pasta was abysmal and I […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-mussel-guys/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-winners/ https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-winners/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:53:13 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1400

After our review of sushi and salad joint Maki-San, we organised a little giveaway where 10 sushi vouchers were up for grabs. Find out if you are one of the 10 lucky winners! Maki-San Little San Sushi vouchers Winners Prize: 1 Little San Sushi voucher each, worth S$6.90 Bojia Wang Winter Law Madeline Yeo Clarissa Lin Meifang Yan Yan Sherry wen ny Ah Lu Edwin Aileen Ang Congratulations to all […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-winners/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-giveaway/ https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-giveaway/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:33:59 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1398

Update: This contest has ended. The winners have been announced. Following our feature of Maki-San at The Cathay, we thought it would be a good idea to team up with the adorable eatery and do a yummy giveaway – in the form of sushi vouchers. Read on to find out how you can win these vouchers and design your own sushi rolls at Maki-San! Avocado maki roll from Maki-San Maki-San […]]]> https://sparklette.net/contest/maki-san-voucher-giveaway/feed/ 55 https://sparklette.net/food/the-rotisserie/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-rotisserie/#respond Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:42:42 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1364

Does moist and delicious fresh-off-the-spit chicken sound like your thing? If so, you need not look any further than The Rotisserie. With various outlets located in the heart of the Singapore central business district, this no-fuss eatery serves up freshly roasted chicken, salads and other hearty meals. I hear they do good coffee too! The Rotisserie, China Square Food Centre Upon placing your food order at the counter, you collect […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-rotisserie/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/long-john-silvers/ https://sparklette.net/food/long-john-silvers/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:04:12 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1346

For the past month, my family and I have been using DEALivery.sg to order food delivery weekly. It really saves us the hassle of cooking or going out for a meal and allows us to dine in the comfort of our home! And now, the good news is: more food merchants have been added to the mix! These include popular American seafood chain Long John Silver’s and local western hottie […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/long-john-silvers/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/hui-wei/ https://sparklette.net/food/hui-wei/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:28:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1332

Some friends have been seeking recommendations on food delivery services in Singapore. Happily, I just discovered DEALivery.sg, where you can order your food online from several restaurants and have it delivered right to your doorstep. The cuisines span a wide range, including Asian, Mediterranean, European and Halal. My family and I decided to try out the service this past Sunday. The dining establishment we picked was Hui Wei, a Thai-Chinese […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/hui-wei/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/papa-palheta/ https://sparklette.net/food/papa-palheta/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:20:58 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1331

Sometime back we had a discussion on whether a tipping system in Singapore is feasible. It seems that at least one café here has found a way to make it work. Papa Palheta is a small coffee retail boutique that used to be located off Bukit Timah Road before moving to Tyrwhitt Road. Word has it that this place roasts and serves the best coffee in Singapore! The seats at […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/papa-palheta/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/thai-to-go/ https://sparklette.net/food/thai-to-go/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:29:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1319

I realise that we have never really reviewed food delivery services here except for the occasional cupcakes and tea. Recently, my whole family got together for a casual meal and we decided to order in. The food delivery we chose was Thai to Go. It’s our first time trying out this Thai food delivery service. The 6 dishes we ordered arrived within 90 minutes, piping hot and ready to be […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/thai-to-go/feed/ 10 https://sparklette.net/food/saizeriya-ristorante/ https://sparklette.net/food/saizeriya-ristorante/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:04:08 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1309

Saizeriya Ristorante E Caffe is one of those dining establishments that I feel a little guilty to be sharing. For one, if you are looking for great food, you probably won’t find it here. But for those days when the economic outlook isn’t looking so hot, you can have your fill here without breaking the bank. Where else in Singapore can you get a glass of red wine for $3 […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/saizeriya-ristorante/feed/ 9 https://sparklette.net/food/cawaii-koohii-maid-cafe/ https://sparklette.net/food/cawaii-koohii-maid-cafe/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:10:01 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1305

Cawaii Koohii Maid Cafe is one place that has been getting my hot-blooded guy friends quite excited. As far as I know, this cosplay maid café is the only one of its kind in Singapore. The cosy establishment at Funan Digitalife Mall is staffed by young women dressed in French maid costumes. The idea is that they are “servants” while the customers are “masters”. The girls have been taught by […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/cawaii-koohii-maid-cafe/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/the-garden-slug/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-garden-slug/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:09:39 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1302

I recently took part in a mini contest by The Garden Slug… and won! Yes, even as we hold regular giveaways here on Sparklette, I occasionally join in a contest or two myself on other sites. The prize is a fabulous barbecue platter for three. Some people were quite curious about it, so I thought it would be neat to feature it. The good news is that the platter is […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-garden-slug/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/tinge-of-blue/ https://sparklette.net/food/tinge-of-blue/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:32 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1287

Tinge of Blue is a café and bar that is not easily discovered, hidden away at SAFRA Mount Faber in Singapore. It strikes an appealingly casual chord with its location right by the club swimming pool. Comfortable and laid-back are two words that come to mind when you first visit this restaurant. By day, full-length windows flood the premises with natural light, while evenings are transformed into a relaxed dining […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tinge-of-blue/feed/ 0 https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-cookies/ https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-cookies/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:29:54 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1276

Singapore coffee chain Ya Kun has a long history – since 1944 – of serving up delicious kaya toast. But did you know they also sell cookies made with their famed coconut jam? The cookies are available all year round. And just for Chinese New Year, they have been specially packaged in tins. So if you know anyone who’s a big fan of the Ya Kun kaya, these kaya cookies […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun-kaya-cookies/feed/ 2