Izy
This club-like izakaya helmed by chef Narisawa from Tokyo is a long narrow concrete-lined space offering Japanese bar food. There’s colorful Pop Art on the walls and cool light fixtures made from repurposed drink bottles. Food options include Fried Chicken Karaage ($12) — smeared with a layer of balsamic mayo — and pork ginger roll […]
Gyoza Bar
Folks usually pair gyoza with beer. But this chic joint matches the dumplings with fancy champagne (from $98). A new concept in Singapore, gyoza wine bars are already popular in Japan. Hidden on the second floor of a North Canal shop house (just upstairs of sister eatery Ramen Matsuri), this spot has just three main […]
Enbu
This izakaya is part of multi-concept restaurant space Eat at Seven. Drop by for drink-friendly eats like Jya Jya Men ($16), cold noodles with minced meat sauce, and the restaurant’s signature Katsuo Warayaki ($16), a slab of smoky thick cut tuna served in a foil packet. There are also sweets like Mochi Ice-Cream ($8) and […]
Keyaki
Located on the fourth floor of the Pan Pacific hotel, surrounded by a beautifully sculpted Japanese garden and koi pond, this stalwart in the Japanese dining scene has been around for years and has cultivated a strong, loyal following. The crowd of Japanese expats and local diners return time and again for their kaiseki menus […]
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Artisanal popcorn, Ramly burger and that Raindrop Cake.
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Hot yoga is good, but sandy yoga is better.
Walk around Singapore barefoot for charity next month
Take a step in the shoes (or lack thereof) of someone less fortunate.
The S Bar
$10 drinks for happy hour, and a Dolce Vita vibe. What's not to like?
Creamier (Gillman Barracks)
Fight the heat at Gillman Barracks with a round of ice cream.