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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.
Deep-Fried Chicken Skin: best food at Liberty Bar Deep-Fried Chicken Skin at Liberty Bar, just for this it was worth the visit. A new drinking hole when with some of my clients and friends or both. Islifearecipe Easy Air-Fryer Recipes with Chicken Image created with GenAI Liberty Bar on Beach Road, near the corner of […]
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Share Tweet Pinit WhatsApp Sushi Tei on East Coast Service Road – you can’t beat it… “Where for lunch kids?”, says I… “Sushi Tei!”, says they… It is indeed true – you cannot beat a bit of Sushi Tei. Value wise and quality wise it is just great Japanese food. So of course off we
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Yes we ventured to Colbar today for lunch with our mates The Rusiecki’s. Now we have not been there for quite a while. Clearly some time it became evident as the prices seem to have doubled. Ouch. Now all those that have been to Colbar will know it is a no-frills place, renowned for that
Colbar on a Sunday, or now called Cor-howmuch-Bar!!! Read More »
Thai Village Restaurant Premium Thai, Teochew Seafood All change at Kallang it seems. Thai Village moves to Indoor Stadium from Kallang Shopping Centre. Now taking over the same space as originally used for two of our other much like restaurants – Le Bistro and Mushroom Pot. So the picture above is actually the old address
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TuckShop Review. – amazing GastroBar food in Geylang TuckShop Review: Truffle-infused finger snacks at TuckShop Assembly Singapore. You want these don’t you – but where to buy… Funny story, but short story. I played football for Ollie’s old school last night, and as usual we scoot back to The TuckShop Assembly, Geylang. I was last to
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Hai Tien Lo Review: Stunning Cantonese Food Hai Tien Lo Review: A sad occasion for us every year on 4th Feb when we have to realise it is the anniversary of my lovely wife, Nina’s death. We ‘celebrate’ her not commiserate her. We normally do that with BBQ‘s at our condo, but this year Ollie
Hai Tien Lo Review: Best at Pan Pacific, Singapore? Read More »
Share on facebook Share Share on twitter Tweet Share on pinterest Pinit Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Brian Kennett a food author for EX Magazine Wow check this out. One is now officially a food author for EX Magazine. I write a recipe or two per edition now, and have also been asked to submit food
EXMag.sg – How about that? Read More »
Have you ever tried Pide? Have you ever had a doner kebab? Have you ever had pizza? Have you ever had doner kebab pizza, with some chili sauce? Nope – well my friends that is indeed what Pide is. A Turkish flatbread, traditionally prepared and served during Ramadan. It can have different toppings, different toppings
Satay by the Bay – Pide… Read More »
Han Jia Bak Kut Teh: best pork dishes on the island Han Jia Bak Kut Teh Hawker: Pork Heaven. Welcome to the flavorful world of Han Jia Bak Kut The Hawker, where the soup is hot, and the ribs are tender. Situated amidst the bustling hawker stalls of East Coast Lagoon Food Villahe, this humble
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Viva Mexico Not a Tex Mex in sight. Again this must have been a fate experience. Off we all trot to a new Toys R Us, called Express Toys R Us as due to Amy’s recently tooth falling out she had some cash burning a hole in her little pocket. She wanted to buy jumping
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