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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.
Share Tweet Pinit WhatsApp Aria Restaurant, Boracay This was our first night in Boracay after a rather long journey commencing at something like 0930 that morning. We were expecting a 3 hour flight and short trip from the airport to the suites we were staying in, and a nice afternoon on the beach. But […]
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Backyard BBQ, Boracay Wandering around the beautiful Filipino island of Boracay, we stumbled across Backyard BBQ, Boracay. Yep we’ll give this a try thought I. Packed out – a good sign. Smoky, BBQ smells a wafting – another good sign. Smiley faces – always a good sign. Mix of locals and foreign, again a good
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Tito’s Restaurant, Boracay Beautiful roof-top restaurant – very happy So we were in the Philippines recently on holiday and asked for a recommendation for some local food. We got recommended Tito’s Restaurant, Boracay. And damn good it was too. It was described as modern Filipino fusion. Look for the little neon sign at ground level,
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Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on pinterest Pinit Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Smoke Restaurant, Boracay Smoke Restaurant, Boracay came as a recommendation for us when we asked where to get some good local food. And they were sure not wrong as this was a great place. We needed some brunch,
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Buko the freshest coconut you’ll get on Boracay But what is Buko on Boracay? Well it is basically fresh coconut. Literally plucked from the tree and then hack up to leave it open at one end and flat on the other. Normally served with straw and soon as you want to eat the delicious white
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Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on pinterest Pinit Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Britain’s got Talent? Not the usual post from Brian Kennett – no food or restaurant in mention here, but as I was in Boracay, Philippines when the kids did this I thought it would be OK. Britain’s got
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Springleaf Prata Place Review Springleaf Prata Place Review: I think my good mate Spencer is trying to fatten me up. Every day he sends restaurant recommendations. But today he even executed against the recommendation and took me for a late breakfast at Springleaf Prata Place. Amazing is that this is in Siglap and I did
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Red Oil Wanton at LTN Foodcourt: Siglap  Dinner for The Semi-Naked Chef and family last night was Red oil wanton @ LTN Foodcourt. What are wantons? A doughy little wrapper usually round or square in shape, made with flour, egg, salt and water. Filled with minced pork and secret stuff (Spring onions, ginger etc…),
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Perle Noire Siglap now known as Black Pearl SteakHouse @ Siglap Plain and to the point – Perle Noire Siglap changed name to Black Pearl SteakHouse @ Siglap A little trip down the road for a return trip for my Mary and I, but a first time for Spencer and Emily – despite the fact that
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Share Tweet Pinit WhatsApp Fat Boys The Burger Bar Now it can be pure luck sometimes that causes an experience and here is one such example. Off goes The Semi-Naked Chef and family to Joo Chiat Road, right at the top near the main junction where I12 Shopping Centre is. The main reason for this
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