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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.
Burp Kitchen and Bar – Bedok Reservoir Burp Kitchen & Bar – Bedok Reservoir, I used to go here when it was at Tanjong Katong for a beer before and after new tattoos. I’d sit there with a beer finishing off some work and take a photo of the new ‘creation’ and post it to […]
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Kubo Restaurant Singapore : inspired by the cuisine of the Philippines and Chef Kurt Sombero It’s May 2023 and Mother’s Day. Where better to have lunch than Kubo Restaurant Singapore. Gets my vote, and that of the Wife, and it’s a new Kubo Menu 2023 Kubo Restaurant Singapore is such a family favourite, for obvious
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The hotpot that will make you feel very special is called Haidilao Hotpot and Steamboat. HaiDiLao Hotpot Review: Haidilao is a restaurant franchise that has gained worldwide recognition for its top-notch service and mouthwatering fare. It’s become so well-known that people refer to it as “the hotpot that will make you feel like a VIP.” Why is Haidilao so
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Ottoman Kebab & Grill, Bedok Mall Ottoman Kebab & Grill is a Turkish restaurant located in Singapore. Situated, now, at Savourworld in Science Park Drive, this restaurant offers a taste of Turkey’s rich culinary heritage from the Ottoman Empire. With its Halal certification, Ottoman Kebab & Grill caters to a diverse range of diners looking
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Christmas Brunch at Hao Lai Wu BBQ, Chinatown Hao Lai Wu BBQ was not your ‘normal Christmas brunch. I could make all this up and say we have planned and booked to come here… Far from it. I/we messed up and did not book anything for Xmas day lunch/brunch. I assumed that by staying in
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Empress Place Hawker Review – the end of an era for Siglap, the start for Timbre+ Empress Place Hawker Siglap, closes and the lucky buggers at Timbre+ have got our Dave coming to their hawker. Yes, we are gutted. This is the end of an era for us to lose Empress Place Hawker Siglap, but
Payag Restaurants in Tagbilaran City, is truly some of the best food in Bohol (2023) If you want to know where to eat in Bohol, read on. We have been coming to Payag Restaurant Bohol for years, it is indeed one of the best restaurants in Tagbilaran, and also best restaurants in Bohol. My Wifey and
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Bohol – eating across the island Bohol, what can I say? What an absolutely bizarre trip so far, and I am certain more to come because of our mate Covid-19. My Mum could not come in the end due to having a chest infection so bounced her Singapore trip. That trip also included us all
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Best Review of PasarBella Suntec (2023) Off goes the gang to Suntec today. Leggings to procure for Amy and I need to book a cooking class at Totts. So, let’s have a rummage around, and then I need to complete some more video footage for Kilo Under Pressure. We arrived at lunch, so off we
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Little Island Brewing Co Best Review (2023) Oh, dear. What happened in 2 years? Mary, the kids, and me thought we’ll scoot down today for lunch and then pop over to the beach afterward for the afternoon. What a great idea. I realized this was 2 years since we had visited so needed a review
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