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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.
Asador Nose To Tail: a unique ‘pop-up’ from Chef Javi. One he commits to repeat with different themes from now on. Bring it on Chef. Asador Nose to Tail: Step into the grilling world of Asador Spanish Restaurant, where dining isn’t just an experience – it’s a delicious adventure from nose to tail with Chef […]
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The Cheese Deli Singapore: Best Cheese Shop in Singapore With a heavy heart we announced the closure of the Cheese Deli Singapore. I was walking home from the MRT the other day and saw what I thought was some renovation work, and then I saw the small red sign on the floor. So very sad.
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Gales Restaurant Level 44 Review, Hatten Place, Melaka Gales Restaurant at Level 44: As we shared in the Ninakennett.net blog today was Saturday and the first official day of Chinese New Year. Because of that Malacca was pretty much on shut-down, as in like the old public holidays of the UK. It was SHUT. We
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Kilo Under Pressure – the final write-up The final write-up for yours truly was released today. Click here to get access to the web page. This is Kilo Under Pressure – the final write-up. Some great photos in here too, some that I had not seen before. Pretty damned good if you ask me haha.
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Nam Nam at Wheelock Place: no frills, great Vietnamese food… Nam Nam Wheelock: Go all the way to the bottom of Wheelock Place on Orchard (B2 in fact), and you will find Nam Nam @ Wheelock Place, nestled in a corner by the escalators. I’d heard of this place before and thought I must try
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Slake Restaurant Siglap What a lucky boy I am (well old man actually) as on 28th June I turned 48 and my lovely family decided to take me out for a wine and dine, And that event took place somewhere new we have not been before, despite it has been open for two years already,
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Viva Mexico @ Cuppage Terrace: cracking TexMex food Viva Mexico at Cuppage Terrace near Orchard Road is a place you have to attend if you like Mexican-style food. We came today and were blown away by the quality of the food. It’s just off Orchard Road, behind Robinson’s Shopping Centre. There is a parade of
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SpruceFireStation – Upper Bukit Timah Road SpruceFireStation: Yet more exploring for the family which, in turn, leads to more food adventures. And today is no exception. We were off, for the 1st time, to explore Bukit Batok Nature Reserve (have a look on ninakennett.net for that experience) or as Jude Jude and I renamed it
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Where to eat Insects in Cambodia? Eating Insects in Cambodia: Every year I descend to Phnom Penh in Cambodia to build houses for the less fortunate villagers out in the wilds, usually that is about 3-4 hours out from the city. Please check out the charity we go to every year to help. Because of
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