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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.
Bochinche Restaurant Review – Steak House on Club Street Bochinche Argentinian Restaurant If you are looking for a great steak restaurant in Singapore look no further because Bochinche Restaurant on Club Street offers some of the greatest Argentinian food you can eat outside of Argentina. I first visited this venue when it was IZY Fook, […]
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4 Must-Try Wine Bars on the East Coast A wine bar is a bar that specializes in providing wine as opposed to beer or liquor. Wine bars can be found all over the world, and our little Red Dot. Some wine bars, specializing in Italian, French and/or Australian wine and even Champagne, place an emphasis
THE TEQUILA AFFAIR; an after-work Fiesta The Dempsey Project is a cool hangout joint on Dempsey Hill where the buildings that were formerly used as barracks by the British army are now home to a variety of one-of-a-kind shops and eateries. The Dempsey Hill Project sits on the former site of Jones the Grocer and
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Tempura Makino is a well-known tempura specialty restaurant chain with multiple locations in Singapore, including Jewel Changi Airport, Great World City, Suntec City, and VivoCity. They take pride in serving handcrafted tempura made using the “Tsudoage” style, where the tempura is made to order and served one by one. The restaurant offers freshly prepared, seasonal
You’re lucky if you’re looking for culinary inspiration while shopping in Singapore! This blog post will introduce you to some of the best foods the city’s shopping malls offer. You will find the foods that suit your taste buds, from international cuisine to local favorites. So whether you’re feeling peckish or want a full meal,
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Wings Bar in Katong! Most readers know Is Life a Recipe are East Coasters and so when we heard Wings Bar was setting up at i12 in Katong we were over the moon! The last time we had decent chicken wings was a small a place called Wings World which was previously located in the
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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