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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.
Tap Craft Beer Bar So when my mate Clarence invited a few of us down to Tap @ Chulia on a Monday night we jumped at the chance! Monday night, it’s the start of the weekend! Can you guess which one is Clarence? TAP Craft Beer Bar have been spreading their wings across Singapore through […]
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Freebird – the one that got away! Many of you remember the pub crawl we did Best Bars on the East Coast Road 2022 well I know my head certainly does! Well this little bar managed to escape us based on the fact it sits on Mountbatten Road and not East Coast Road yet to
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Restaurant Absurdities ia a quirky themed rooms restaurant with food to match BOOK ABSURDITIES No address, no menu. Yep, you book Absurdities with no menu and no address. All you have is some potential word of mouth and some pictures you can find on their website and social media. Friends of ours had posted some
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Get ready for Chimichanga Mexican Restaurant and Bar at PLQ On a recent visit to PLQ Mall we spied this incredible site advertising Chimichanga is setting up at PLQ! Boy are we excited about this outlet joining us in the East Coast of Singapore! Chimichanga PLQ What’s not to love about Mexican Food! Chimichanga Singapore
Lime House best Caribbean restaurant in Katong East Coast First family lunch at Lime House Katong It’s just wonderful to have Chris and the Lime House crew now open in Katong. Today was a first for us with our lunch @ Lime House Katong (new for 2022). Again, it has to be said that it
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Breaking news August 2022 is that 555 Villa Thai has closed its doors for the last time Yes, folks, it is with a heavy heart that we announced yet another family favourite restaurant that has now fallen by the wayside. 555 Villa Thai is officially closed and will operate. no more. It was quirky and
How can I find a Gluten Free Cake that is right for me? When it comes to gluten free cakes, there are not a lot of options to choose from especially when buying from a local Patisserie. Whether you just want to avoid gluten for health reasons or for a family member to celebrate a
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Noka by Tippling Club best Japanese menu review 2023 My sister-in-law is in town from Brunei and she is a lover of Japanese food. It was a no-brainer, we have to treat her to the best Japanese food in Singapore, and that means a trip to see Chef Ryan Clift’s crew at Noka by Tippling
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Permanently Closed The Jungle Boy is the New Kid on the Telok Ayer Block The Jungle Boy has now opened on Telok Ayer! The name Jungle Boy just grabbed my attention as I walked past last week, the 2nd thing was the $1 Coffee offer! So in I went phone in hand ready for a
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The White Tiffin Changi City Point – Modern Peranakan Food White Tiffin pitches itself as “Local Delicacies with a Modern Peranakan Twist” If a restaurant is mediocre, I will not return but White Tiffin was standout for me from our first family visit back in November 2021 and so when we had the chance being
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