https://sparklette.net Best Singapore Restaurants, Travel and Hotel Reviews Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:24:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 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/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/buffet-town/ https://sparklette.net/food/buffet-town/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:00:56 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1228

Buffet Town is the new kid on the block of buffet restaurants. Located at Raffles City where Shokudo Japanese Food Bazaar used to sit, the restaurant aims to be the ultimate international buffet venue with an offering of over 300 food items. Buffet Lunch (Mon-Fri): Adult $23.80++; Child $16.80++ Lunch (Sat-Sun, Eve of and PH): Adult $28.80++; Child $16.80++ Dinner (Mon-Thu): Adult $33.80++; Child $19.80++ Dinner (Fri-Sun, Eve of and […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/buffet-town/feed/ 9 https://sparklette.net/food/hippopotamus-restaurant-grill/ https://sparklette.net/food/hippopotamus-restaurant-grill/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:00:30 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1169

Hippopotamus Grill Restaurant is an established chain originating from France. Now in Singapore, ensconced in Marina Square, the steakhouse provides a wide selection of premium quality beef. Although Hippopotamus specialises in beef, they do have a small selection of French classics like escargots, foie gras, bone marrow and other main courses like chicken ($14.90-$16.90), lamb ($18.90), fish ($18.90) and seafood platters (S$13.90-S$15.90). And thankfully, nothing of hippopotamuses. The interior setting […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/hippopotamus-restaurant-grill/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/barossa/ https://sparklette.net/food/barossa/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:00:49 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1164

The Australian-inspired restaurant and bar Barossa has dished up a very tempting all-you-can-eat ribs promotion at Esplanade Mall. Vegetarians, you may want to give this a miss. We’re talking baby back ribs, lamb ribs and grilled pork in an eat-all-you-can feast that is a carnivore’s dream come true! Barossa at Esplanade boasts a relaxed waterfront setting, with the staff engaging diners in friendly chatter. The alfresco dining area allows you […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/barossa/feed/ 5 https://sparklette.net/food/chilis/ https://sparklette.net/food/chilis/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:07:34 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=920

Tip: To set the mood, listen to Chili’s Radio Network while reading this post. They have some GREAT music over there! With a name like Chili’s, you can be sure that the food is sizzling hot and packed with flavour! Chili’s Grill and Bar, the casual dining restaurant chain originating from Dallas opened in Singapore in 2009, its 200th restaurant worldwide. It brings to town an expansive and diverse menu […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/chilis/feed/ 19 https://sparklette.net/food/indonesian-grill-delights/ https://sparklette.net/food/indonesian-grill-delights/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:54:06 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=888

Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved chicken. She loved it so much she would have it in every single meal. One day, she was walking at Plaza Singapura when she came upon a stall at the food court which had a curiously long queue. Everyone bought a banana-leaf plate of food with the biggest chicken thigh she had ever seen! “This chicken comes with a magical […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/indonesian-grill-delights/feed/ 27 https://sparklette.net/food/mariners-corner/ https://sparklette.net/food/mariners-corner/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:21:28 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=887

Update on October 8, 2011: We came to Mariners’ Corner Restaurant for my dad’s birthday celebration. As it turns out, the standards have dropped tremendously. The prices have remained the same and service is all right, but the food this time round is disappointing (not enough sauce; grilled lobster is dry and tough; fish is raw at the centre and we had to return it). We didn’t see the elderly […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/mariners-corner/feed/ 9 https://sparklette.net/food/raffles-hotel-seah-street-deli/ https://sparklette.net/food/raffles-hotel-seah-street-deli/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:03:52 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=885

Start spreading the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it – New York, New York These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it – New York, New York 5th Avenue, Mulberry Street, Broadway. These are a few of the famous streets in New York. But when you dine at Raffles Hotel‘s Seah Street Deli, they take on a whole […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/raffles-hotel-seah-street-deli/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/dallas/ https://sparklette.net/food/dallas/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:03:48 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=876

Love ribs? You now have another alternative. dallas restaurant & bar at Boat Quay draws crowds for its ribs alone! It was at Tony Roma’s where I had my first rack of perfectly barbecued baby back ribs. Eventually Jerry’s, with their tender and meaty ribs that ooze flavour with every bite, became the first place I recommend for ribs. Lately I have been hearing rave reviews about the ribs at […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/dallas/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/charcos/ https://sparklette.net/food/charcos/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:34 +0000 http://sparklette.net/food/charcos-flaming-goodness/

It seems that whenever a Westerner opens a Western food stall in the heartland, Singaporeans would throng the place. Maybe the food tastes more authentic. Or maybe the mental image of a sweaty ang moh preparing your steak makes it all the more appealing. First it was the wildly popular Botak Jones that started the craze. Then there’s Crazy Ang Mo. More recently, an Australian guy started Charco’s. Thanks to […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/charcos/feed/ 31 https://sparklette.net/food/jerrys-bbq/ https://sparklette.net/food/jerrys-bbq/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:42:06 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=788

Wow I can’t believe it took me so long to blog about Jerry’s BBQ & Grill. The food there is awesome! You can feast on American-style goodies like hot, hot buffalo wings, meaty steaks and saucy ribs, then wash it down with a cold beer. It’s the kind of food that makes you wanna ignore your doctor’s advice, throw all health caution to the wind and just pig out! A […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/jerrys-bbq/feed/ 25 https://sparklette.net/food/tony-romas/ https://sparklette.net/food/tony-romas/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:23:54 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=763

When craving for American fares, Tony Roma’s is one name that always pops up. With consistently good food being served in a family-friendly environment, it’s no wonder that snaking queues of eager customers (or guests, the term that the restaurant prefers) can be seen forming at the entrance during the evening chow hours. In fact, I made two trips there in the past week! At the Suntec City outlet, one […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tony-romas/feed/ 7 https://sparklette.net/food/sunset-way-grill-out/ https://sparklette.net/food/sunset-way-grill-out/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:19:12 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/grill-out-at-sunset-way-sunset-grill/

At Sunset Way, a serene neighbourhood in Clementi, a cluster of restaurants quietly opened recently. And already, the area has been compared to the likes of Holland Village. That alone got me curious enough to go check it out. What sets Sunset Way apart from other dining enclaves such as Rochester Park and Dempsey Road is the fact that it is tucked within a residential area, surrounded by HDB flats! […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sunset-way-grill-out/feed/ 28 https://sparklette.net/food/riverside-indonesian-restaurant/ https://sparklette.net/food/riverside-indonesian-restaurant/#comments Thu, 17 May 2007 10:04:43 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/riverside-indonesian-restaurant-bbq-extravaganza/

In a recent post, I raved about the riverside Indonesian BBQ stall in Plaza Singapura. This is a stall I have been patronising for 5 to 6 years and I swear to god they have the best grilled chicken anywhere! After learning that the riverside Indonesian restaurant opposite Clarke Quay (right beside Café Iguana) has a direct affiliation, it scored the top spot on my list of “restaurants to check […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/riverside-indonesian-restaurant/feed/ 17 https://sparklette.net/food/riverside-indonesian-bbq/ https://sparklette.net/food/riverside-indonesian-bbq/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:54:40 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/riverside-indonesian-bbq-best-grilled-ayam-of-all-time/

My, that’s one bold statement to make, and I make it with utmost confidence. (Ayam is chicken.) The Riverside Indonesian BBQ food stall is located at the innermost corner of the Kopitiam food court at Plaza Singapura. It is positioned at the worst possible spot in the entire food court. Yet at any one time, it also has the longest queue of customers. Doesn’t that say a lot? Normally, I […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/riverside-indonesian-bbq/feed/ 33 https://sparklette.net/food/botak-jones/ https://sparklette.net/food/botak-jones/#comments Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:15:16 +0000 http://sparklette.net/archives/botak-jones-damn-good-food/

“Damn good food at a damn good price!” the sign proclaims loudly. You can almost hear it scream! Now what the heck am I talking about? Botak Jones, of course. Botak Jones is the brainchild of an American that promises to bring authentic American food to the heartland. The Ang Mo Kio branch is its second branch, after Tuas. Business here is so good, many customers actually wait around patiently […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/botak-jones/feed/ 19 https://sparklette.net/food/the-blooies-roadhouse-bar-grill/ https://sparklette.net/food/the-blooies-roadhouse-bar-grill/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:18:12 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=398

I have never actually been to Science Park before until a recent job assignment gave me the opportunity. When my client suggested lunch, I was expecting a café or a canteen. I did a double take when I found ourselves at The BLooiE’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill, tucked at the first level of the Aquarius in Science Park II. The restaurant appears to cater primarily to the working crowd, as […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/the-blooies-roadhouse-bar-grill/feed/ 4 https://sparklette.net/food/sizzler/ https://sparklette.net/food/sizzler/#comments Sun, 04 Jun 2006 07:05:09 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=392

The first time I had a Sizzler meal was at Siam Center in Bangkok. And that was real good – solid a la carte menu items plus its rockin’ salad bar. On Thursday evening we were at the Sizzler restaurant in Toa Payoh. I didn’t realise there were only two sizzler restaurants in Singapore! This time round I thought the menu was a lot more sparse than the one in […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sizzler/feed/ 15