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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.
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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Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on pinterest Pinit Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Memoirs of China Town Wet Market and Eels I would like to give you a series of interesting blogs about a recent trip to ChinaTown wet market here in Singapore. A second foray in to the use of
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Gourmet Plus on East Coast Yes, folks here comes yet another recommendation. The family has eaten here many times with family, and friends – so actually I am surprised it has taken me so flipping long to post about this great little restaurant Gourmet Plus on East Coast over at 117, Frankel Avenue in Siglap.
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J & J Special Beef Noodle We happened to have an Amy dance performance a few weekends ago – I think you may have seen that on my Facebook? Finishing around lunch-time, and knowing what was nearby we went to say hi to J & J Special Beef Noodle, at Old Airport Road, Foodcourt. I
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Market Lane Coffee, Melbourne, Australia One thing I really do miss about living in Melbourne Australia is the coffee. Sorry to say that Singapore but it’s true, The Semi-Naked Chef just doesn’t like your coffee. Melbourne has many hundreds of baristas, it so truly loves and takes pride in its coffee. A great opportunity arose
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A Bird restaurant Specializing in Chicken Dishes: Soregashi Review Again extremely lucky to be in Japan for a work trip a week or so ago. Add to that that of course I get to see my mother and father-in-law. Remember the blog re me meeting up with my niece all the way from NYC another
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Share Tweet Pinit WhatsApp Heston Bloomenthal Bacon Sandwich Heathrow Terminal 2 Returning to Singapore after a brief trip home. Having stood squeezing every bit of liquid I had on me in to a clear plastic bag before boarding, taking off my belt, shoes, hair, trousers, bracelet, gold tooth etc. I was feeling a bit
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