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/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/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/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/sol-tasca/ https://sparklette.net/food/sol-tasca/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:00:19 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1186

Cold tapas: Pimento (Spanish peppers), Manchego cheese & Serrano Jamon (Spanish ham) on toast Tucked under the Esplanade Bridge, Sol Tasca is a tapas bar that serves authentic Spanish cuisine. Although a tapas bar in appellation, they do have a breakfast menu and a small selection of soups, salads, pastas, pizzas and desserts. Here, you can wind down and enjoy delicious heart-healthy tapas while imbibing various vinous beverages with good […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/sol-tasca/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/ku-de-ta/ https://sparklette.net/food/ku-de-ta/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:00:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1183

Perched at the rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands casino resort, KU DÉ TA boasts one of the most impressive views you can get in Singapore. Whether stopping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a leisurely round of drinks, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Located at the Sands SkyPark, KU DÉ TA is an all-in-one dining and clubbing destination with a restaurant, club lounge, open-air […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/ku-de-ta/feed/ 3 https://sparklette.net/food/picotin-bistro-bar/ https://sparklette.net/food/picotin-bistro-bar/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:00:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1159

Saddled just off of Bukit Timah Road, Picotin Bistro & Bar offers a refuge from city life, nestled within the serene and peaceful Horse City along Turf Club Road. Picotin houses a bar, bakery and a family-style bistro, serving up wholesome European cuisine and original dishes. You can choose from either indoor or alfresco seating, both of which provide a unique dining ambiance. Since Picotin is situated within Horse City, […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/picotin-bistro-bar/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/ah-koong-restaurant/ https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/ah-koong-restaurant/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 11:10:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1148

My friends have been curious about the much raved of live lobsters in Pengerang, Malaysia. To satisfy their craving, we decided to embark on a food trail to Johor. As there are 8 of us, we chartered a minivan so that we can keep each other company without having to drive two cars. We started our journey from Singapore at 8:30am and arrived in Johor Bahru within an hour. Our […]]]> https://sparklette.net/travel/malaysia/ah-koong-restaurant/feed/ 1 https://sparklette.net/food/nature-valley-granola-bars/ https://sparklette.net/food/nature-valley-granola-bars/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:36:38 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1128

Right now, I am munching on a couple of the Nature Valley Granola bars. I like how convenient these are. When you get the munchies and can’t be bothered to cook or buy in, you can just grab a snack bar. Packed with wholegrain oats, rice crisps, real fruits and nuts, these are probably the healthiest snacks around! You can check out the Nature Valley website to see the drool-worthy […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/nature-valley-granola-bars/feed/ 10 https://sparklette.net/food/adam-road-nasi-lemak/ https://sparklette.net/food/adam-road-nasi-lemak/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:00:57 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=1093

Nasi lemak fans would no doubt be familiar with the famous “Adam Road nasi lemak“, referring to one particular stall at the Adam Road Food Centre. The exact name of this supremely popular stall is Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak, rumoured to be the best nasi lemak in Singapore. Late one afternoon when a craving hit, I decide to drive down specially to grab some of the coconut-flavoured rice meal. It’s […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/adam-road-nasi-lemak/feed/ 8 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/tom-n-toms-coffee/ https://sparklette.net/food/tom-n-toms-coffee/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:29:37 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=984

Fans of Korean drama shows and handsome Korean actors would be pleased to know that another Korean export has hit our shores, in the form of coffee. Boasting over 100 outlets in Korea, the Tom N Toms Coffee chain has arrived to grab a slice of the espresso coffee market in Singapore. While Korea isn’t exactly known for her coffee, our caffeine-loving population would certainly welcome an additional option to […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tom-n-toms-coffee/feed/ 12 https://sparklette.net/food/fook-seng-goldenhill-chicken-rice/ https://sparklette.net/food/fook-seng-goldenhill-chicken-rice/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:00:26 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=951

I have heard a lot about Fook Seng GoldenHill Chicken Rice online. This is a small coffee shop perched at the top of the hill in the quiet Jalan Rumah Tinggi residential estate. The area is accessible by the bus service 63. This is also where you would find Singapore’s smallest bus terminal, with just a single bus service that terminates here. Despite its little known location, many netizens have […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/fook-seng-goldenhill-chicken-rice/feed/ 9 https://sparklette.net/food/resorts-world-sentosa-dining/ https://sparklette.net/food/resorts-world-sentosa-dining/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:31:36 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=926

Update: The Dining Room is open only to Crockfords Tower Hotel guests. With all the buzz surrounding Resorts World at Sentosa, some of you may be looking to spend some time over here. Perhaps you are also curious about the dining options. What restaurants are there? Are they affordable? After watching movies like Ocean’s Eleven, casinos give me the impression of being brimming with tycoons and rich people that have […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/resorts-world-sentosa-dining/feed/ 23 https://sparklette.net/food/qi-ji/ https://sparklette.net/food/qi-ji/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:51:31 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=881

When you get a craving for nasi lemak, where do you normally go? I usually head to Qi Ji, which has ten locations scattered across Singapore. The no-frills eatery first became popular for its popiah (spring rolls). Nowadays, it has diversified with a much larger offering of local dishes that include laksa, mee Siam, and of course, nasi lemak. The halal eatery is operated like a fast food restaurant. Queue […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/qi-ji/feed/ 32 https://sparklette.net/food/loong-fatt-tau-sar-piah/ https://sparklette.net/food/loong-fatt-tau-sar-piah/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:54:22 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=870

They say imitation is a sign of flattery. You know you are successful when other people start emulating your idea. Just look at how the Ya Kun success story spawned numerous other air-conditioned shops also selling kopi and toast not only in Singapore but in Malaysia, too! It’s the same thing for tau sar piah. Along Balestier Road, you would find a whole stretch of dated shops all specialising in […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/loong-fatt-tau-sar-piah/feed/ 22 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/hua-ji-bao-dang/ https://sparklette.net/food/hua-ji-bao-dang/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:17:29 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=807

Have you noticed that in recent years, people have taken quite a liking to handmade pau (Chinese buns)? Very often I would see long queues forming at hawker stalls selling such handmade pau and eager customers buying them by the dozen. There’s good reason for such brisk business. A pau that is lovingly made by hand tends to taste better than one made by a machine. Its skin may be […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/hua-ji-bao-dang/feed/ 2 https://sparklette.net/food/tiong-bahru-lien-fa-shui-jing-bao/ https://sparklette.net/food/tiong-bahru-lien-fa-shui-jing-bao/#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:10:46 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=769

Lately I’ve been discovering a number of gems at Alexandra Village Food Centre. I used to go there only for the awesome grilled stingray. But with new finds like claypot laksa and teochew snacks, there are actually many more reasons to make a trip there. Even more recently, I stumbled upon my newest find of these little buns of heaven at Tiong Bahru Lien Fa Shui Jing Bao – crystal […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/tiong-bahru-lien-fa-shui-jing-bao/feed/ 14 https://sparklette.net/food/kuehs-and-snacks/ https://sparklette.net/food/kuehs-and-snacks/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:31:21 +0000 http://sparklette.net/?p=767

In the mood for Teochew kueh (Chinese pastry)? Get it all at Kuehs and Snacks, a bakery shop along Bukit Merah Lane near the Alexandra Village food centre. While its English name is descriptive enough, I personally prefer the shop’s endearing Chinese name, which translates to “Aunts’ and Grannies’ Teochew Kueh”. This air-conditioned shop is run by an elderly Madam Chia Siew Yin, who oversees that all her kueh are […]]]> https://sparklette.net/food/kuehs-and-snacks/feed/ 8