This week at I-S HQ: Beer, burgers, wings and… 24-hour gyms
Things we did, saw, ate and obsessed over.
Miam Miam (Bugis)
This casual café marries French culinary techniques with Japanese flavors, boasting highlights such as squid ink pasta with wasabi infused oil ($16.80), Japanese curry with baked rice and pork frankfurters ($15.50), and plenty of matcha desserts and sweet treats, including a matcha souffle ($10.80) and matcha pancakes with red bean cream ($12.80).
Kensai Kitchen
It’s an all-you-can-eat concept here at Kensai Kitchen. The buffet spread (weekdays $19.90, weekends $24.90) features simple creations, including nikujaga (a beef stew with potatoes, carrots and onions cooked in soy sauce and mirin), grilled egg a.k.a. dashimaki, karaage chicken, and plenty more.
180 Rotisserie
Looking for a healthy, quick meal in the CBD area? At this spot, you’ll get roasted meats for less than $10 with optional add-ons like olive rice ($3) and roasted potatoes ($2). A small selection of veggie juices ($4.50) is also on offer.
Sireeampan Boutique Resort & Spa
This exclusive resort incorporates the intricate design of 18th-century Thai royal manors with modern luxury, with just 11 rooms; all surrounded by the resort’s lush gardens. The property features Sagomporn restaurant helmed by South African chef Scott Flaxman—private chef to a number of celebrities—as well as a piano lounge, wine cellar and state-of-the-art fitness center.
The Original Singapore Walks
These daily walks will bring you to places most other tours don’t, such as graveyards, wet markets and alleys. They currently cover places like the Colonial District, Chinatown, Little India and Geylang. No registration required; just show up at the designated meeting spot to join the tour.
CHI, The Spa (Rasa Sentosa)
Surrounded by verdant greenery, this 400 sq. ft. sanctuary comprises three deluxe couple suites and seven single treatment rooms, all furnished in light wood, with rich burgundy accents. There’s also an outdoor Thai pavilion that’s perched over a fish pond and waterfall. Choose from an extensive range of treatments, including the signature 90-minute Singapore Massage, […]
Shangri-La Lhasa
Situated in the city of Lhasa, Shangri-La Lhasa offers a luxury base to adventurous travelers. From 3,650 meters above sea level, the city is surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, glaciers and desert-like landscape, but in addition to the surrounding landscape, the city is also a significant Buddhist center with World Heritage sites. The hotel itself […]
We’re not horsing around…Foals to perform here on March 1
English indie rock band Foals will be holding a concert here on March 1.
One Rochester | Review
Situated in a colonial black and white bungalow surrounded by lush greenery, you can groove to chill-out beats and smooth jazz here. The food doesn’t disappoint either; there are light options like tiger prawn salad, as well as heartier dishes like aged ribeye steak. Don’t miss their extensive range of creative cocktails.