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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.
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
Dinuguan Blood Stew: The Philippines Iconic Dish Read More »
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
Dining in London Town: Brilliant in 2018 Read More »
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,
Artichoke Restaurant Review: Now in River Valley Read More »
Click here to read our 2022 review of the Tippling Club Tippling Club with Archer – OMG!!! Click here for the Tippling Club Menu So I did a work ‘favour’ for my bud Archer and in return, he and his company decided to recognise me with literally a ‘free lunch. I cannot thank him enough
Tippling Club Review: Best in Singapore since 2008 Read More »
Ole Tapas Bar Restaurant: cracking locale in Boracay Ole Tapas Bar Restaurant: I tell you what folks I’d go here again for certain. Where to eat on a Friday night in Boracay, the Philippines? The family and I were in the Philippines for a short family vacation, literally eating our way across the island. We walked
Ole Tapas Bar Restaurant Review: Best in Boracay? Read More »
Sin Hoi Eating House Review: On The East Coast Road, a family favourite Sin Hoi Eating House is simply known as Joe’s to us.. but sadly with Joe leaving, it has now gone back to its original name – Sin Hoi Eating House @ East Coast Road. Located at 187 East Coast Road. It is
Sin Hoi Eating House Review: Best Zhi Char Read More »
Kyuubei Japanese restaurant, at Village Hotel Changi Village. Closed its doors 2022. Sadly a Covid victim. For Valentine’s 2020 wifey and I decided to do something different. Cards only on the day, which fell on Friday this year. Because it fell on a Friday and I had work to go to, and because we had
Kyuubei Japanese Restaurant @ Village Hotel Changi: Sadly closed 2022 Read More »
The World Pie Cooking Contest was first held in 2014, hosted by Singapore: Australia vs England World Pie Cooking Contest: I got a few SMS pouring in from my mate, Steve, late one Saturday night – “Ring me, I need you to be the judge in a cooking competition tomorrow.” And so started The World
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