Let’s Toss

Eat this: Sichuan salad. It’s one of I-S Magazine’s 50 things to eat in Singapore before you die (2012).

Hallyu gem Kim Hyun Joong to perform mini concert in Singapore this May

Fans of Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong can finally watch a relatively upclose performance of the newly-minted solo artiste at the Kim Hyun Joong Asia Fan Meeting 2012. The mini concert is set to happen at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 4.The mini concert, which promises spectacular laser shows and cosy interview segments, is […]

Menya Musashi

A Shinjuku import, expect to find a range of different offerings including Black Kakuni with fermented onion and fried garlic broth ($14.90) and more unusual creations such as Akiba Curry ($13.90) at Menya Musashi. Your best bet at Menya Musashi: Order the Akiba curry ramen. Check out our favorite ramen at Singapore’s best ramen-ya.

The Oak Room

The buzz: The Oak Room is modeled after a vineyard sampling area—you grab an order sheet with columns for tasting notes as you enter—this laidback space debuted in Greenwood about six weeks ago.The décor: Pretty basic with black wooden tables and a slate tasting counter. A few quirky elements personalize the space, including ceiling lamps made […]

Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro

Choose from a wide range of raw seafood including whole pink snapper and Canadian Mary Point Oysters. To accompany the fresh catch are gourmet condiments such as truffle tapenade and Gold Label Balsamic Vinegar. If you’d prefer to have the cooking done for you, check out their bistro, a 130-seat eatery which boasts its own fish-smoker […]

Swiss Butchery

At the flagship store of this meat specialist, find six varieties of beef such as Angus 200-day Grain-Fed beef (from $49/kg) in different cuts from tenderloin to collar and brisket. Also available are hormone-free chicken ($12.60/kg) and 80 varieties of sausages (from $20/kg) and cured meats (from $30/kg) all made in-house. If you’re in the […]

Cut The Mustard

Run by husband-and-wife team Gerald Tan and Hui Chern, this gourmet food store is a haven for homesick expats and locals who’ve lived abroad. There’s American indispensables like Rancho Gordo beans ($11.90) and Pain is Good hot sauce ($9.90), alongside renowned sodas and cocktail mixers ($2.20) by British brand Fever-Tree.