This Week in Wellness: Spa treatments + protein-packed snacks + trail running
New spa treatment at Mandarin Oriental Always wanted to pamper yourself with a spa treatment, but can’t quite seem to make the time for it? Get a quick fix with The Spa at Mandarin Oriental’s new treatment instead. Their latest offering, Calm Mind ($150), is a 45-minute therapy that comprises a deluxe massage for the […]
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Aroy Dee Thai Kitchen
If you’re craving Thai food late at night, head to this restaurant that’s open until the wee hours of the morning. Serving typical Thai fare at low prices, this no frills restaurant gets crowded for lunch and dinner. If you’re craving Thai curries, papaya salad or just stir-fried pad ka prao (basil leaves and minced […]
Kreme Couture
Check out this bakery for cupcakes, bundts, cakes, brownies, lava cakes and plenty more sweet treats. Look out for savory options like quiche and chicken pot pies, which will soon be added to the menu.
MooJaa
Moo kata is a Thai-style hotpot and barbecue. Cook your ingredients on a dome-shaped metal grill that’s surrounded by a moat for soup stock, over a charcoal fire. Supper time runs until 6am so you have all the time you want, to eat until full. Great for sharing, steamboat is popular in Singapore no matter […]
Diandin Leluk
With a seating capacity of 120, this is easily the largest restaurant at Golden Mile Complex; the hotspot for all things Thai in Singapore, plus you can enjoy the unassuming Thai dishes anytime, as they operate 24 hours daily. If you feel like ordering Thai food for an event, Diandin Leluk also does catering. If […]
Nakhon Kitchen
This place fills up fast during lunch and dinner. Go early to avoid the long queues, which are the norm at both Kovan and Bedok (#01-166, 136 Bedok North Avenue 3; 62455548) outlets. They do take your order while you queue though, minimizing waiting time. Takeaway is also available, if you want to skip the […]
Veggie Cottage
This cozy café is a sanctuary from the bustling Little India, with its soft classical music, potted greens and warm lighting. Serving healthy, affordable vegetarian dishes, the menu offers local food like nasi lemak ($5.20)—organic rice cooked with fresh coconut and lemongrass, served with mock fish, vegetables, peanuts, mock anchovies and the chef’s special chili […]