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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.
French Fold Great World – Buckwheat Galettes, Classic Crêpes & What I Should Have Ordered French Fold Great World – Buckwheat Galettes, Classic Crêpes & What I Should Have Ordered Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-153, Singapore 237994 • Official opening: 30 October • Daily 08:00–22:00 • Great World MRT Quick take: I tasted two dishes […]
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Cebu’s Pride Comes to Bedok — Ritch’s Lechon Opens at The Bedok Marketplace Authentic Cebuano roast pork, green-papaya soup from grandma’s recipe, and a $3 flan that stops you mid-sentence. A proud family stall bringing the heart of Cebu to Singapore — Daghang salamat kaayo! Check out more at Islifearecipe.net. Opening batch of four golden
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Hopscotch (Capitol) Review: One of the very best set-lunches I have ever had. It’s a must-try, folks… Hopscotch (Capitol) Review: Is this one of Singapore’s funkiest lunch + drinks venues? I tell you it’s not far from it. We were sat right by the entrance to Capitol Theatre and it was buzzing. We did not
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Shanghai Fried Xiao Long Bao Parkway Parade
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Eat Spain Drink Spain 2025 – A Fiesta to Remember As part of Eat Spain Drink Spain 2025, I had the privilege of attending the sold-out Sabores Sunday Brunch at Olivia Restaurant & Lounge, invited as a guest of Antonio García Rebollar, Consejero at the Oficina Económica y Comercial (ICEX), Embajada de España en Singapur.
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Musashi Japan: exceptional Japanese knives, and now including 10% discount off all purchases from your BFF’s at Islifearecipe 10% DISCOUNT OF MUSASHI JAPAN KNIVES HERE Musashi Japan Knives: Table of Conents Musashi Japan Chef Knives: When Your Kitchen Demands Samurai-Level Precision (And You’re Ready to Stop Hacking at Tomatoes) Oh, my Lordy! What an absolute
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Grill to Thrill on the Eastside — Eastside Golden Grill Eastside Golden Grill formerly at Cosford Park Address: 430 Upper Changi Rd, #01-06 East Village, Singapore 487048 Phone: +65 8859 2167 Day Opening Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM5:00 PM – 10:00
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Crispy Fish, Bold Flavours & Late-Night Feasts at Simpang Bedok A neighbourhood Chinese seafood spot serving fried barramundi, cumin lamb ribs and classic century-egg tofu till 11 pm daily. Happy Dining Seafood (喜来聚海鲜), 306 Bedok Rd — bright, casual and welcoming. Quick Facts — Happy Dining Seafood 📍 Address306 Bedok Rd, 469466 ☎️ Phone6592 4711
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Chimichanga VivoCity Review, and Singapore’s 1st ever Agave Festival: Viva Mexico!!! Chimichanga VivoCity Review: Viva Singapore, and Viva Mexico: Where Chimichangas and Tequila Rule. Let’s be honest, every Singapore food blog worth its salt needs a Mexican twist once or twice, and we usually give you more than that at Islifearecipe. Chimichanga Vivocity isn’t just
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PESHAWRI RESTAURANT REVIEW: A must-try when visiting Chennai PESHAWRI RESTAURANT REVIEW CHENNAI: Tucked into the palatial and ever-so oppulent ITC Grand Chola Chennai, Peshawri Restaurant offers a turbo-charged ticket to North-West Frontier cuisine—with all the drama, smoke, and charisma of a Bollywood blockbuster. Forget your regular curry house, folks, cos at Peshawri, charcoal-grilled meats and
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