Villa di Parma
Located at the end of a row of shophouses in the neighborhood area of Serangoon, this small Italian restaurant stands out from the rest of the coffee shops and eateries with a warm, glowing ambiance emanating from a simple but cozy décor. The menu is mostly Italian, with the usual choices of pasta and pizzas, […]
En Grill & Bar
The pitch—great food and even better drinks. En Grill & Bar’s menu showcases yakimono (Japanese grilled foods) items like the aspara maki (asparagus wrapped in flavorful pork belly), beautifully-cut Wagyu steak as well as fugu mirin boshi, the prized delicacy of grilled sun-dried puffer fish. What’s more, there’s a full-fledged bar of liquors, cocktails and […]
Carl’s Jr.
Nobody’s a stranger to juicy giant burger chain Carl’s Jr., but this outlet is fab news for fans because it’s the first 24-hour outlet to be set up in Singapore, complete with a convenient drive-through. It also boasts classy décor, with full-length windows and wooden wall panels at one section. Its famous burgers are as […]
The Mushroom Pot
This family-friendly restaurant sells exactly what its name emphasizes—mushrooms. And despite the many changes going on in the vicinity, it still remains a stalwart. We tried the signature hot pot buffet, which came with six soup options. Our wild mushroom soup was a good choice—the broth was appetizing and pleasantly aromatic. The buffet array kicked […]
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
The next time you’re in this mall and want to try this restaurant, don’t be put off by its fine dining tag. The a la carte sashimi and sushi here can be pricey (easily shooting way above the $50 mark), but if you go for the affordable set lunches like we did, you’ll get a […]
1-Twenty Six
Now known as Cotton.
Tajimaya Yakiniku
With its Zen aesthetics and sea view, Tajimaya Yakiniku comfortably stands out from other mid-range restaurants that proliferate VivoCity. We urge you to try its range of Wagyu beef options (comes with miso, lemon and kuri marinades)—the Wagyu tongue and the Wagyu Harumi are noteworthy. We went for the flavorful and succulent Beef Combo platter, […]
Herbs and Spices
Opened in November last year, this restaurant strangely calls itself an Eurasian restaurant, but it doesn’t serve fusion cuisine. It has two menus—one with Italian staples like pasta, pizza and one with North Indian dishes. From the Italian menu, we ordered the pizza Napoletana with anchovies and capers ($12), and the lasagna traditizionale ($10). The […]
Hana Hana Japanese Restaurant
The fusion dishes here are a great success. For the dish pitan tofu, touu is cooked simply with a secret recipe century egg sauce, and the dish is scrumptious. Other winning signature dishes include their tsubugai to ninniku yaki, which is Japanese whelk clam fried with garlic, and the Hana maki—salmon skin topped with sliced […]
PS.Cafe (Palais Renaissance)
If you think the first two branches of PS. Café are pretty, this outlet at Palais Renaissance takes the cake in terms of classiness and design brilliance. The interior is awash in rich black hues with beautiful imported European floor tiles, while the outdoor area overlooks lush greenery. The food, however, was not as impressive. […]