Amateur Chef and Boozy Traveling Foodie Extraordinaire
Restaurant Reviews of Singapore Restaurants that we have had the good fortune of visiting and eating at on our travels and at home here on The Red Dot, Singapore.
Restaurant reviews on IsLifeARecipe.net aren’t written from a desk with a press release in one hand and a thesaurus in the other. They’re written from the table — usually mid-bite, occasionally mid-spill, always mid-laughter. This blog covers everything from hawker heroes in Singapore to beachside BBQs in Bohol, Michelin-star swagger to plastic-chair perfection. If it’s smoky, spicy, saucy, or spectacularly comforting, it gets photographed, tasted, and judged with honesty. No fluff. No fake praise. Just real plates and real opinions.
Every review dives into what actually matters: what to order, what it costs, whether it’s worth queuing for, and whether you’d take your mates, your date, or your mum. Expect bold flavours, straight-talking verdicts, and the occasional cheeky comment when something misses the mark. From new openings to long-standing legends, these restaurant reviews are about helping you eat better, choose smarter, and maybe loosen your belt one notch at a time. Because life really is a recipe — and some dishes deserve a second helping.
Chef Kurt Sombero now heads up the kitchen at The Coach Restaurant Jewel Changi, and that alone was enough to get us through the door. New York inspired steakhouse • Jewel Changi Airport, #01-207, Singapore 819666 Quick take: The Coach Restaurant Jewel Changi is one of those places you can practically smell before you even […]
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2nd North Miznon Brunch – A Huge Success North Miznon Amoy Street – the photo I took years ago, long before I finally got myself through the door for brunch. Modern Middle Eastern restaurant • 110 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 069930 Quick take: The 2nd North Miznon Brunch was not some tame, sleepy late breakfast.
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A Drinking Occasion – Bar Us x Penrose, KL Cocktail Week A Drinking Occasion: Bar Us from Bangkok taking over Penrose KL for one very packed Sunday night service. A Drinking Occasion – Bar Us x Penrose, One Night Only in Kuala Lumpur Sunday, 3 May • 7pm – Closing • Penrose, Petaling Street •
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Lavantha KL – Bank Vault Cocktail Bar Beneath Moxy Chinatown Beneath Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, behind a bank vault door, Lavantha glows like a hidden library of modern classics. Lavantha KL – A Bank Vault Bar Nailing the Cocktails Lower Ground Floor, Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown • 1 Jalan Hang Lekiu • RM 60–80 a
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PS150 Cocktail Bar – Hidden Behind Cheng and Huang Toys & Co in Chinatown KL The door says Cheng and Huang Toys and Co – but what you’re really looking for is PS150 hiding just behind it. PS150 – The Chinatown KL Cocktail Bar That Doesn’t Need a Festival Badge Ground Floor, 150 Jalan Petaling
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晨阳 UncleSam Kopi Bukit Bintang – Kopitiam on Jalan Galloway Green façade, archway entrance and a little courtyard – this kopitiam feels like a hidden pocket just off busy Bukit Bintang. Kopitiam Comfort Over Four Floors at UncleSam Kopi Bukit Bintang Nasi lemak, curry mee, pandan kopi and way more than you think at 10,
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Origin Bar Singapore – POV Cocktails, Zero-Proof Magic and a Detour to Origin Grill Origin Bar & Grill – one sleek corridor connecting cocktails, steak and everything in between. From the lobby into Origin – the start of our loop from bar to grill and back again. TL;DR: We started with pre‑dinner drinks at Origin
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Huevos River Valley – New Bahru’s Smoky Mexican Taco Joint Huevos @ River Valley in New Bahru – the smoky twin of their original Middle Road outlet. Mexican restaurant • 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-16 New Bahru, Singapore 239351 Quick take: Huevos River Valley brings smoky grilled meats, punchy tacos, proper heat and a surprisingly
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The Other Room Singapore – Cask-Finished Spirits, Cocktails & Tapas Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel – home to one of Singapore’s most intriguing hidden bars, The Other Room. Hidden drinking house • Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road #01-05, Singapore 238865 Official Website @theotherroomsg Book via SevenRooms Quick take: The Other Room is
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Players Table Singapore – Hidden Cocktail Bar Inside WitBier An unassuming bar with a hidden secret cocktail bar inside. Players Table – Hidden Inside WitBier, But No Speakeasy Gimmicks Here Cocktail bar inside WitBier • 14 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199907 Facebook @players_table Quick take: Players Table is tucked inside WitBier on Aliwal Street, but don’t
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