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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.
Turkish Cuisine in Siglap: sadly now gone, a victim of the dread Covid. Need I say any more – just look at it. This is the meat platter from Turkish Cuisine @ Siglap. Just down the road from where we live luckily, and just across from Siglap South Community Centre where Amy does ballet. Yep, […]
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Thai Beach Food is up there with the very best, toes in the sand, cold beers in hand, and beautiful views Thai Beach Food: Sat one day having a beer at Ska Bar on the beach at Kata Beach, Phuket, when up strolls this chap with what looked like boiled eggs in baskets on his
Thai Beach Food: Best Egg Dish? Read More »
Expat Living: Keep reading Expat Living because Islifearecipe.net is coming again with loads more delicious recipes for you I can’t quite believe what Kilo Under Pressure has exposed me to. Quite scary actually when you delve into social media and the like. Too funny. And then there is the occasional self-caused promotion too. I reached
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Long Phung on Joo Chiat Road, some seriously good Vietnamese food A simple statement is; “You must come here.” Long Phung on Joo Chiat Road is a major local favourite of all nations. Prepare to wait though, as it is no booking, it’s cash only, and I guarantee the queue will be out of the
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SevenRooms, Islifearecipe at The Clubroom on Amoy Street 2023: what could possibly go wrong? SevenRooms: you maybe have never even heard of them? But I bet you have used them when booking your restaurant. The up-market Chope and some. The Islifearecipe crew has been doing some work with these guys, which resulted in an invite
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Tillys Irish Bar and Grill Katong: An Islifearecipe SCOOP for 2023 Permanently Closed Tillys Irish Bar and Grill at Katong is a new pop-up concept from our mates at Rabbit Carrot Gun. We lost them for a year when Lime House Katong came in, sadly now departed one-year later. But in comes Tilly’s and I can’t wait. Katong has
Tillys Irish Bar and Grill: Best Sunday Roast in Katong 2023 Read More »
Chanrey Tree Cambodian Cuisine in a Contemporary Setting: I love this place Chanrey Tree is a popular restaurant located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It offers authentic Cambodian cuisine in a contemporary setting. The restaurant is known for its commitment to showcasing traditional Khmer flavors and home-style cooking. The chefs at Chanrey Tree have carefully curated
Chanrey Tree: Best food in Siam Reap 2023? Read More »
Dinuguan is a Filipino blood stew that we ate today at Mang Inasal, Borocay Dinuguan Blood Stew: Going home from Borocay today, so we’re trying something I have never tried before in my 47 years. Dinuguan, blood stew at this restaurant chain called Mang Inasal. Literally, the name of the food is a variant of
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Dining in London & Munich Town I am such a lucky boy to have the occasional wee bit of travel in my job. Despite the economy flight. Hey, I still get to visit some amazing places. Having just had a week overseas in London and Munich, I thought it would be a good idea to
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Artichoke Restaurant Review Artichoke Singapore Review; This was our first visit to Artichoke Restaurant. Created by the infamous Master Chef Singapore judge, Chef Bjorn Shen. I have had the very good fortune to meet Chef Bjorn Shen in person and what a cracking guy he is, so this was actually the reason for visiting today,
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