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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.
Cooking Class TOTT, with Chef Julie Yee: What a cracking day today was I have to say this was great fun. Back in June, Mary bought me a gift card, and today I honoured it by having a Cooking Class TOTT, with Chef Julie Yee. I decided on this course because it was Thai Cuisine […]
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Etna Review – Upper East Coast Road’s finest Italian Etna Review, Best Italian: Come to Etna on Upper East Coast Road if you want to get your teeth into some of the best Italian food ever have. For three years we have lived in Siglap. Three years we have walked past it when taking Amy
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Kontiki Restaurant, Passion Wave @ Marina Bay Mates who are still down Tanjong Katong Road, have told me about Kontiki Restaurant, Passion Wave @ Marina Bay. Today we get the chance to experience it ourselves. It was all Mary’s idea. We’d had a wonderful day at Satay by the Bay, and the kid’s waterpark there.
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Doong Ji, Korean Restaurant, East Coast With nothing to do this day, we were wandering about on East Coast Road. It was time for lunch, and I have Jude the choice of about 4 restaurants across the road. He chose Doong Ji, Korean Restaurant, East Coast. Good choice Baby Jude. Great food at very reasonable
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Marum, Creative Local Cuisine, Siem Reap Mary and I have been to Friends Restaurant, Phnom Penh many many times – get some memories here. This was our first trip to its ‘sister’ – Marum, Creative Local Cuisine, Siem Reap. Give them a quick phone call 0n +855 17363284 as it does get rather busy. The
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Viva Mexico Siem Reap Review Viva Mexico Review: Khmer Restaurant in Siem Reap is the kind of place where your taco cravings meet a fiesta of flavours. The menu is a delightful mix of Mexican favourites and local Khmer dishes, offering something for everyone. Start with the nachos, piled high with cheese, jalapeños, and all
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If you’re interested in booking a room at La Residence Blanc D’Angkor, you can find prices and availability on Booking.com on the Blue tab below. La Residence Blanc D’Angkor is a 4-star hotel located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is situated just 5 minutes away from the lively Pub Street and 10 minutes from Siem
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Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on pinterest Pinit Share on whatsapp WhatsApp The American Club It’s the last Friday of the month, and that means it is BeefSteak & Burgundy lunchtime. A gathering of fine fellows who all have a liking of fine dining and drinking. We laugh. We chat. No
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Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on pinterest Pinit Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Adstragold Microbrewery & LavaStone SteakHouse @ East Coast 2022 update Adstragold Microbrewery & LavaStone SteakHouse @ East Coast, is up there as one of the most expensive restaurants I think I have been to on this little island. But,
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Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Matsuri Review, @ Parkway Parade Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Matsuri Review: Have you tried this place yet? You should, it really is rather excellent, and so cheap with kids eating free. Quite incredible. I’ll give you some overview now and of course, use the pictorial format to show it and its
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