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Jamie Tan
Food & Lifestyle Writer · 8+ years experience
Jamie has been hunting down Singapore's best eats for over 8 years. From hidden hawker stalls in Bedok to new-wave cafés in Tiong Bahru, she eats so you don't have to guess.
Jamie writes about Singapore food the way she eats — methodically, hungrily, and with strong opinions. She has logged over 800 stall and restaurant visits across Singapore since 2018, with a particular focus on heritage hawker recipes and the generational shifts within them. She believes the best meals in Singapore still cost under S$8, and that wok hei is non-negotiable.
Credentials & background
- 8+ years covering Singapore's F&B scene
- Personally visited every Bib-Gourmand-listed hawker stall in SG
- Conversational in Hokkien (useful when interviewing 60+ year-old uncles)
Articles by Jamie Tan
Sushiro Chinatown Point Opening — 1-for-1 Sushi, a Different Plate Every Few Days (5–18 Jun 2026)
Sushiro's new Chinatown Point outlet is marking its opening with a rotating 1-for-1 sushi promo from 5–18 June 2026 — a different premium plate every couple of days, from Bluefin Fatty Tuna (1-for-1 at ~S$4.90++ vs S$9.80++) to Big Red Shrimp, Big Cut Salmon, Salmon Roe Wrap and Aburi Engawa. Here's the full day-by-day schedule so you know exactly what's 1-for-1 when.
McDonald's Kids Eat Free — Free Breakfast Happy Meal with a Breakfast Family Meal (Weekdays Till 26 Jun 2026)
From 4–26 June 2026, buy a McDonald's Breakfast Family Meal (from S$15, U.P. S$20.50) on a weekday morning and get a Breakfast Happy Meal FREE — your child's choice of 2pc Hotcakes or a Scrambled Egg Burger Junior, plus a bonus book while stocks last. Walk-in, weekday breakfast hours, at almost every outlet — perfect timing for the June school holidays.
Starbucks Singapore 1-for-1 Venti Drinks (8–11 Jun, 2–8PM) + New 'Lazy Summer' Koala & Sloth Tumblers
Starbucks Rewards members get 1-for-1 on ANY Venti beverage — coffee, matcha, Frappuccino, Refreshers — from Sun 8 to Wed 11 June 2026, daily 2–8PM, at outlets islandwide. Each member can claim up to 4 vouchers (in-store only, no delivery). Pair it with the just-dropped 'Easy, Breezy, A Little Lazy Summer' merch line — a genuinely adorable koala (#TeamKoala) + sloth (#TeamSloth) collection of tumblers, cold cups, vacuum bottles and figurine-handle mugs (including a BrüMate collab). The 1-for-1 ends Wed 11 Jun — so this is a now-or-never afternoon coffee run.
8 Best Steakhouses in Singapore 2026 — CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Burnt Ends, Bedrock, Morton's & More (Father's Day-Ready)
Whether you're booking a Father's Day blowout or just craving a serious slab of beef, Singapore's steakhouse scene in 2026 spans S$250/pax Marina Bay icons to S$25 ASTONS sirloin plates that defined value-steak for a generation. We mapped 8 across three tiers — special-occasion premium, classic steakhouse, and value casual — with cut guides, dry-aged vs wagyu explainers, Father's Day booking strategy, and which suit a milestone dinner vs a no-fuss family steak night.
8 Best Hotpot Restaurants in Singapore 2026 — Haidilao, Beauty in The Pot, Suki-Ya, Da Long Yi & More
Singapore's hotpot scene in 2026 spans S$28 AYCE shabu buffets to S$90/pax collagen-broth experiences — and the right pick depends on whether you want Haidilao's legendary service, Beauty in The Pot's skin-glow broth, authentic Chongqing mala numbness, or all-you-can-eat value with the family. We mapped 8 across three tiers: premium experience, a la carte service, and AYCE value buffets — with broth picks, reservation strategy, and which suit dates vs families vs spice-chasers.
Kei Kaisendon 9th Anniversary 1-for-1 — 9 Don Bowls, 12 Outlets, Takeaway Only (Through 23 Aug 2026)
Kei Kaisendon celebrates its 9th anniversary with a 1-for-1 promotion across 12 outlets islandwide through Sun 23 Aug 2026 (~11 weeks). The deal applies to 9 don bowls including the Signature Kaisendon (effective S$7.45++/bowl when split 2-pax) and the premium Bara Hotate & Salmon (effective S$14.45++/bowl from U.P. S$28.90++). TAKEAWAY ONLY. The promo rotates across outlets on different dates — check Kei Kaisendon's IG / website before heading down to avoid a wasted trip.
Dunkin' Donuts Singapore Global Donut Day — Buy 5 Get 2 Free + $3 Cold Brew / Teh Tarik (ENDS TODAY Sat 7 Jun)
ENDS TODAY (Sat 7 Jun 2026): Dunkin' Donuts Singapore's Global Donut Day promo runs 5-7 June. BUY 5 donuts → GET 2 FREE = 7 donuts for the price of 5 (~28% off effective). Plus selected drinks at $3 each: Cold Brew (U.P. $3.90) and Hot/Iced Teh Tarik (U.P. $4.40). All SG outlets, all day, while stocks last. No promo code needed.
Sushi Express Changi City Point Opening Special — All Plates $1.50++ (ENDS TODAY Sat 7 Jun)
ENDS TODAY (Sat 7 Jun 2026): Sushi Express opens its newest outlet at Changi City Point with an opening special — ALL conveyor-belt sushi plates at $1.50++ each (vs typical $2.20-$3.20++) for 2 days only. 80+ sushi varieties including salmon, tuna, tamago, gunkan + rolls. 40-min dining time limit per seating. Dine-in only. While stocks last. Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-31, Singapore 486038.
Kimly Seafood Father's Day 2026 — Up to 25% Off 4 Zi Char Set Meals on GrabFood + Foodpanda (Through 30 Jun)
Kimly Seafood runs a Father's Day promotion on GrabFood + Foodpanda only — 4 single-pax set meals at up to 25% off, each S$12.15 (UP S$16.20), with a complimentary Coca-Cola Zero canned drink. Yang Zhou Fried Rice Set, HK Fried Noodle Set, Seafood Bee Hoon Set, Chicken Cube Fried Rice Set — all delivery-friendly zi char classics from Kimly's network of outlets. Runs 3-30 June 2026. Order via GrabFood or Foodpanda apps.
PUTIEN Father's Day 2026 — Add Salt & Pepper Duotou Clam for $8.80 (U.P. $27.80) with Any Seasonal Set Meal (1-21 Jun)
PUTIEN's Father's Day promo runs 1-21 June 2026 at all SG outlets: order any Seasonal Mix & Match Set Meal, add on the signature Salt & Pepper Duotou Clam — a Fujian heritage dish typically $27.80 — for just $8.80. That's a $19 saving (68% off the add-on) on PUTIEN's seasonal short-burst dish. Dine-in only. While stocks last. Available at all 12 SG PUTIEN outlets.
8 Best Korean BBQ Restaurants in Singapore 2026 — Wang Dae Bak, Seorae, Magal, 8 Korean BBQ & More
Singapore's Korean BBQ scene has matured well beyond the early 2010s hype — from charcoal-grill premium (Wang Dae Bak, Daessiksin's heritage cuts) to mid-price family chains (Seorae, Sukishi K-BBQ buffet) to value-driven buffets under S$40/pax (Manna BBQ, Magal Korean BBQ lunch sets). We mapped 8 spots across price tiers from S$28 lunch buffet to S$120+ premium charcoal, with reservation strategy + which work for couples vs families vs office groups. Bonus: the truly underrated banchan + jjigae picks at each.
Krispy Kreme Singapore — BUY 6 GET 6 FREE Original Glazed (TODAY 5 Jun 2026 Only, All Outlets)
Krispy Kreme Singapore runs a one-day flash promo TODAY (Thu 5 Jun 2026): buy 6 Assorted Doughnuts, get 6 Original Glazed Doughnuts FREE at all SG outlets (VivoCity, Jewel, Plaza Singapura, Bedok Mall, Bugis Junction, etc). Effectively a 50% discount per doughnut — 12 doughnuts for the price of 6 (~S$25-30 for a 12-pack, normally ~S$50). While stocks last; popular outlets sell through by mid-afternoon.
Jett Barbecue — FREE Smoked Beef Cheek Burger at Bayfront Event Space (5-7 Jun 2026, 250 Daily, While Stocks Last)
Jett Barbecue runs a 3-day pop-up giveaway at Bayfront Event Space, Booth F01 — FREE Smoked Beef Cheek Burger from 4pm until out-of-stock, 5-7 June 2026. Only 250 burgers available daily. The smoked beef cheek is Jett's signature BBQ cut — slow-smoked 8+ hours, served on a brioche bun with house sauce. Arrive by 3.45pm at booth F01 for the 4pm opening. Bayfront Event Space is the open-air event venue between MBS and Marina Bay Sands ArtScience Museum.
Best Singapore Promos & Deals This June 2026 — Father's Day, Haidilao Buy-1-Free-3, GSS Launch, Neo Group Warehouse Sale & 9 More
The June 2026 SG deals month is one of the heaviest of the year — Father's Day (Sun 15 Jun), Great Singapore Sale launch (mid-Jun), Hari Raya Haji (early Jun), school holidays (30 May → 27 Jun), and a clutch of major restaurant + catering promos all overlap. We mapped 13 ACTIVE deals worth your attention this month, organised by urgency: 1-day flash (An Açaí Affair Fri 6 Jun), this-weekend (FairPrice Durian last weekend 5-7 Jun, Coffee Bean FD pre-order 7 Jun close), week-of (Haidilao through 12 Jun, NDP ballot 6 Jun), and month-of (Neo Garden FD, Neo Group Fiesta, Greenwood Wagyu, Orchid 1-for-1 lobster, GSS launch).
10 Best Things to Do in Sentosa (2026) — Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove, Beaches & More
Sentosa packs ~12 km² with theme parks, beaches, luxury hotels, casinos, golf courses, and adventure activities — Singapore's only resort island. We mapped 10 things to do across budget tiers: Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, Mega Adventure zipline, Skyline Luge, Wings of Time night show, the 3 beaches (Siloso/Palawan/Tanjong), iFly indoor skydiving, free walking trails, and the new Singapore Oceanarium (relaunched 2026). Plus full transport breakdown (Sentosa Express vs cable car vs Sentosa Boardwalk) + ticket bundling strategy.
8 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — From Tim Ho Wan Michelin Casual to Imperial Treasure Premium
Singapore's dim sum scene runs the full range — from Hong Kong-imported casual chains (Tim Ho Wan, Tai Cheong) to premium Cantonese kitchens (Imperial Treasure, Crystal Jade Golden Palace, Yan Ting at St Regis). We mapped 8 SG dim sum destinations across budget tiers: Tim Ho Wan (S$28/pax), Swee Choon (S$22/pax, 24-hour late-night spot), Yum Cha (S$32/pax), Red Star (S$28/pax, old-school cart service), Crystal Jade Golden Palace (S$58/pax), Yan Ting at St Regis (S$78/pax), Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew/Cantonese (S$68/pax), Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific (S$72/pax). Best for: weekend family dim sum, business lunch, special occasion brunch.
10 Best Cafes in Singapore (2026) — Specialty Coffee, Co-Working Coffee, Brunch Cafes & Hidden Heritage Gems
Singapore has ~500+ independent cafes — we mapped 10 that consistently deliver beyond just the coffee. Spread across specialty roasters (Common Man, Nylon, Apartment Coffee, Curious Palette), brunch-cafe hybrids (PS.Cafe, Wild Honey, Lokal, Sarnies), and hidden heritage gems (Chye Seng Huat Hardware, The Coffee Academics). Cost range: S$5-8 for a flat white; S$22-38 for cafe brunch mains. Best for: digital nomad work-from-cafe, weekend morning catch-up, post-lunch coffee dates, specialty coffee discovery.
8 Best Date Night Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — From Cicheti Intimate Italian to Atlas Bar Art Deco Drinks
8 SG restaurants where the room, the food, and the service ritual combine to create a proper date night — not a 'just dinner' meal. Spread from Cicheti's ~S$80/pax Italian to Cloudstreet's ~S$220/pax tasting. Includes Cicheti (Kandahar St), Esquina (Jiak Chuan), Atlas Bar (Parkview Sq), Saint Pierre (Fullerton Pavilion), Bottega di Carna (1-Atico), Cure (Keong Saik), Burnt Ends (Dempsey), Cloudstreet (Amoy St). Best for: anniversaries, proposals, special-occasion dating, or the kind of date you want to genuinely impress on.
8 Best Brunch Spots in Singapore (2026) — From Wild Honey All-Day Breakfast to PS.Cafe Iconic Sundays
Singapore's brunch culture spans Aussie-style all-day cafes, Tiong Bahru patisseries, and Dempsey-tier weekend destinations. We rounded up 8 brunch spots that consistently deliver: Wild Honey (Mandarin Gallery, Scotts Square), Common Man Coffee Roasters (Martin Rd), PS.Cafe (Dempsey + Ann Siang + Palais), Tiong Bahru Bakery (Tiong Bahru), Carrotsticks & Cravings (Cluny Court), Sarnies (Telok Ayer), Symmetry (Jln Kubor), and Lokal (Neil Rd). Price spread S$22-$45/pax. Best for: weekend family brunch, work-from-cafe productive mornings, dating without dinner-rate commitment.
Great Singapore Sale 2026 (GSS) — When It Starts, What's Different This Year + 8 Best Brand Deals to Watch
GSS 2026 — Singapore's biggest annual retail sale, run by the Singapore Retailers Association since 1994 — officially launches mid-June 2026 and runs through mid-August (~10 weeks). 2026 edition expands to digital-first: more online-exclusive flash sales, BNPL integration across major retailers, and CDC voucher tie-ins. We've mapped the 8 brand categories to watch — Takashimaya beauty + electronics, Tangs fashion, Apple Singapore, Sephora + Watsons, Uniqlo + Zara, Best Denki + Courts, Books Kinokuniya, plus the mall-wide promotions at VivoCity, Jewel, MBS, Ion, and Paragon. Best-strategy guide for SG shoppers + tourist visitors.
Neo Group Experiential Fiesta — 4 Weekends of Warehouse Deals up to 80% Off + S$3 Curry Chicken + S$5 Dabao Box (5-28 Jun 2026, Quality Road HQ)
Neo Group's FIRST-EVER Experiential Fiesta — 4 consecutive Fri-Sun weekends through June 2026 at Neo Group HQ (30B Quality Road, Level 1). Warehouse deals up to 80% off across DoDo, Mayer and more, Neo Garden's Signature Curry Chicken at S$3/bowl, fill-your-own Dabao Box with buffet favourites for just S$5, live curry chicken cooking demos, fresh sushi from Umisushi, local drinks and toast from Sally's Diner. 10am-8pm daily across 4 weekend windows: 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 Jun.
Neo Garden Father's Day Catering 2026 — S$28 Off All 10-Pax Sets + FREE 9-Piece Tart Set (Menus from S$168)
Neo Garden Catering's Father's Day menus are live for 2026 — S$28 off all 10-pax sets PLUS a free 9-piece tart set with every 10-pax set ordered. Whole sets from S$168 (effective S$140 after the S$28 off, plus the free tart set is a ~S$18 value lift). Best for: hosting Father's Day at home (Sun 15 Jun) or at the office on the Friday before (13 Jun). Order via Neo Garden's official site or call +65 6896 7757. Limited-time promo — secure your slot before Father's Day weekend booking demand spikes.
8 Best Cheap Lunch Sets in Singapore Under $15 (2026) — Saizeriya, IKEA, Pepper Lunch, Astons, Subway & More
The everyday lunch list: 8 SG chain restaurants where the set lunch genuinely comes in under S$15 per pax — usable as a weekly rotation, not a once-in-a-while treat. Saizeriya from S$8.90 (Italian-Japanese), IKEA Family from S$5.50 (Swedish meatballs), Pepper Lunch from S$10.90 (Japanese pepper rice), Astons Specialities S$10.90 weekday (Western diner), MOS Burger S$9-11 (Japanese burger), Subway S$6.90 (6-inch sub combo), Crystal Jade La Mian S$12.80 (la mian + XLB), Manhattan Fish Market S$12.90 (fish & chips). Counterpart to our premium-tier lunch listicle ($22-$98 spread).
5 Best Personal Accident Insurance Plans in Singapore (2026) — From Value-Tier Cover to Premium Pay-Out
Personal Accident (PA) insurance plugs a gap that MediShield Life and Integrated Shield (IP) plans don't cover well — lump-sum payouts for accidental death, total/partial disablement, dismemberment, and a daily hospitalisation cash allowance regardless of medical bill amount. We compared 5 retail PA plans available to Singapore residents in 2026 — NTUC Income Activelife (value), FWD Personal Accident (digital-first), AIA Personal Accident Plus (mainstream comprehensive), Singlife Personal Accident (flexible add-ons), and Etiqa Personal Accident PRESTIGE (premium worldwide). Premium ranges from ~S$80/year to ~S$500+/year depending on age, occupation class, and coverage tier. This is general comparison content — get a quote from each insurer for your exact age + occupation before deciding.
6 Best Lunch Set Promos in Singapore (2026) — From $22 Bistro Sets to $98 Steakhouse Tasting Menus
Six SG restaurants where the lunch set price is genuinely the cheat-code of the menu — same kitchen, same chefs, same plating, materially lower per-head spend versus the dinner equivalent. Spread from Lokal's ~$22 brunch set in Neil Road to Burnt Ends' ~$98 lunch tasting at Dempsey. Includes Saveur (French casual, ~$25), Le Bistrot du Sommelier (~$38), Origin Grill at Shangri-La (~$68), and Cut by Wolfgang Puck at MBS (~$78). Best for: 1-on-1 work lunches you want to elevate without the dinner-rate spend, low-key dating that punches above weight, or first-time sampling of a high-end kitchen before committing to a dinner reservation.
Popeyes Mac Attack — 1-for-1 Bundle Deal ENDS TOMORROW (Thu 5 Jun 2026, Last Day)
Popeyes Singapore's Mac Attack bundle promo — buy one bundle (Chicken Sandwich + Creamy Mac & Cheese side + drink) get the second FREE — wraps up Thursday 5 June 2026. Available at all SG Popeyes outlets, dine-in or takeaway at the counter. Math: single bundle is S$10.90, so 1-for-1 effectively drops each to S$5.45. Best Popeyes price point of 2026 so far. NOT eligible on Grab / Foodpanda / Deliveroo — outlet counter only.
An Açaí Affair — 1-for-1 Nutty Party Bowls This Friday (6 Jun 2026, ONE DAY ONLY, All 5 Outlets)
An Açaí Affair runs a flash 1-for-1 on its Nutty Party açaí bowls for ONE day only — Friday 6 June 2026. Single Nutty Party bowl is S$15.90, so 1-for-1 drops each to S$7.95. Available at all 5 An Açaí Affair outlets (Cathay Cineleisure, Tanjong Pagar, Tampines 1, Bugis+, IMM). Dine-in or self-takeaway at the outlet — NOT on Grab / Foodpanda. Limited batches per outlet daily — arrive before peak lunch hour (12-1.30pm) to be safe.
Coffee Bean Father's Day Banana Speculoos Cheesecake — 50% Off Pre-Order (Order Through Sun 7 Jun 2026)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore is taking pre-orders for its limited-edition Father's Day Banana Speculoos Cheesecake at 50% off through Sunday 7 June 2026. Whole 6-inch cake (serves 6-8): normal retail S$58, pre-order price S$29. Collection window 13-15 June (Father's Day weekend) at any of 30+ SG outlets. Limited quantity per outlet — first come first served at the pre-order stage. Pre-order MUST be placed IN PERSON at the outlet counter (not online).
Greenwood Fish Market Father's Day 2026 — Chargrilled Nakayama A5 Wagyu (Denver Cut) at $39.95++/100g (Was $58++/100g), 15-21 June at Bukit Timah + Sentosa, NO Set Menus + NO Minimum Spend
Greenwood Fish Market is going beyond seafood for Father's Day 2026 — a week-long Japanese A5 Wagyu promotion from 15-21 June at Bukit Timah + Quayside Isle Sentosa. Chargrilled Nakayama A5 Wagyu Denver Cut at $39.95++ per 100g (UP $58++/100g ≈ 31% off), 100g minimum and 100g increments thereafter, NO set menus and NO minimum spend. Pair with GFM oysters, seafood platters, or signature Wellingtons. Plus extended happy hour 12pm-10pm daily at Greenwood Sports Bar (Quayside Isle): pool $2/game, free darts, draught beers from $10.95++.
Orchid Live Seafood Father's Day Promo 2026 — 1-for-1 Live Boston Lobster ($88 for 2), 50% Off 4 New Dishes Mon-Fri at HomeTeamNS Khatib, + Set Menus from $88/pax (Now → 30 Jun 2026)
Orchid Live Seafood is running THREE concurrent Father's Day promos through 30 June 2026: (1) 1-for-1 Live Boston Lobsters at $88 for two — cooked Butter Mushroom Garlic with Glass Vermicelli or Cream Cheese with Garlic Bits; (2) 50% OFF four brand-new a la carte dishes Mon-Fri only at HomeTeamNS Khatib (Taiwanese White Eel with Flambé Maotai, Teochew Baked Turbot, Crispy Char Siew, Crispy Popiah Rolls); (3) Father's Day set menus from $88/pax (7-course at Jalan Kelulut) up to $1,388++ (10-pax 9-course feast with 6 types of live tank-to-table seafood at Khatib). 2 outlets, full booking + math breakdown.
Sushi Zushi Charcoal Grill & Sushiya at Westgate — $1 Sushi Madness (12 Items at $1 Each) + Specials of the Month + 1-for-1 Handrolls (Hands-On Review, May 2026)
We visited Sushi Zushi at Westgate Level 3 — they're running THREE concurrent promos through their April-onwards 'Sushi Madness' campaign: 12 sushi items at $1 each (Salmon, Tako, Ebi, Tamagoyaki, Inari, and more); $4 Specials of the Month on premium nigiri (Shima Aji, Hirame, Tsubugai, Engawa, Tai, Unagi); plus 1-for-1 handrolls including the Foie Gras Uni handroll. Made-to-order, fresh, and the rice is a notch above standard sushi-ya. Verdict: best $1 sushi deal in SG right now.
Haidilao VivoCity — Buy 1 Get 3 FREE on Same-Item Meats (25 May → 12 Jun 2026, Off-Peak Only)
Haidilao's VivoCity outlet (#03-09) runs a Buy-1-Free-3 same-item meats promo from 25 May to 12 Jun 2026 — order one portion of Haidilao Beef, Duroc Pork Belly, Chicken, or Fish Fillet and get THREE MORE of the same item free. Off-peak windows only: before 6pm Mon-Fri or after 9.30pm Sun-Thu. NA on eve of PH + PH. Best math: order the most expensive meat (Haidilao Beef ~S$28-32) — net 4 portions for the price of 1 = ~75% off.
FairPrice $1.95 Kampung Durian Roving Pop-Up — Bedok North → Kang Kar → Elias Mall (22 May → 7 Jun 2026, First 300 Pax Daily)
FairPrice's annual Kampung Durian roving pop-up returns: $1.95 per 600-800g Kampung Durian, first 300 pax daily, max 2 durians per person. Three venues over three weekends — 22-24 May at Bedok North Blk 212, 29-31 May at Kang Kar Mall, 5-7 Jun at Elias Mall Atrium. 9am onwards. Queue arrives at 7am most days. The cheapest fresh durian in SG by a wide margin — at this price you're paying ~25% of normal pasar rates.
Japan's Viral 'Cheese Wonder' Cheesecake Lands at ION Orchard — First-Ever Singapore Pop-Up Runs 8 May – 3 July 2026
Cheese Wonder — the Japanese frozen cheesecake brand that draws 3-hour queues in Tokyo and sells out in minutes — is doing its first-ever Singapore pop-up at ION Orchard Basement 4. From 8 May to 3 July 2026. Signature box of 4 at S$35.90, strawberry edition at S$42.90, almond-cookie 'Wonder Sand' at S$35.90 for 8. Expect queues.
Taiwan Night Market Is Back at Punggol Waterway Point — 8–17 May 2026 — Stinky Tofu, Lu Rou Fan & Lanterns Until Sunday
A 10-day Taiwan night market — 台灣夜市 — has set up at Waterway Point's B1 Plaza in Punggol, running through Sunday 17 May 2026. Red lanterns, neon signage, Taiwanese street food classics. Worth the trip if you've ever queued at Shilin or Raohe in Taipei and want a hit of that energy without the flight.
10 Best Hokkien Mee Stalls in Singapore (2026) — From Geylang Ah Hock to Hong Heng & Nam Sing
Wok-fired yellow noodles + bee hoon, prawn-stock-soaked, with crispy lard, sambal, and a wedge of calamansi — Hokkien mee at its best is Singapore's most-debated supper dish. We ranked the 10 best stalls for 2026, from Geylang Ah Hock's late-night hawker icon to Hong Heng's Bib Gourmand and Nam Sing's old-school Old Airport Road legend.
10 Best Wanton Mee Stalls in Singapore (2026) — From Eng's to Kok Kee, Fei Fei & Hua Kee Hougang
Springy egg noodles, bouncy wantons, char siew with caramelised edges — wanton mee is Singapore's most-debated hawker dish. We ranked the 10 best stalls for 2026, from Eng's chilli-loaded Tanjong Katong icon to Kok Kee's 3-generation Lavender legend and Fei Fei's 24-hour Joo Chiat saviour.
10 Best Roti Prata Spots in Singapore (2026) — From The Roti Prata House to Mr & Mrs Mohgan's
Crispy or fluffy, plain with curry or stuffed with cheese — we ranked Singapore's 10 best roti prata stalls for 2026, from the 24-hour Upper Thomson institution to Mr & Mrs Mohgan's paper-thin Joo Chiat legend, plus our underrated Sin Ming and Springleaf picks.
10 Best Father's Day Restaurant Picks in Singapore (June 21, 2026) — Set Menus, Hotel Buffets & Standalone Splurges
Father's Day 2026 is Sunday 21 June. We rounded up 10 of Singapore's best Father's Day dining picks across price tiers — from Curry Times' S$15.90 buffet and Dian Xiao Er's S$37 set menu to Fat Belly's USDA prime short rib and Meadesmoore's Wagyu Royale. Hotel buffets, standalone restaurants, and one whisky-bar dinner. All bookable now.
10 Best Mother's Day High Tea Spots in Singapore (May 2026) — Hotel Picks, Promos & Booking
From Raffles' iconic finger sandwiches and Mandarin Oriental's Jo Malone London afternoon tea to 1-Arden's sky-garden setting and Capella's Oriental dim sum tea — we rounded up the 10 best Mother's Day high tea experiences in Singapore for 2026, with prices, dates, discounts and exactly when to book.
10 Best Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — From Whole Earth to VeganBurg
Whether you're plant-based, flexitarian, or trying meatless once a week — we ranked Singapore's 10 best vegetarian and vegan restaurants for 2026, from Bib-Gourmand-recognised Whole Earth to local heroes like Elemen, NomVNom, and VeganBurg.
10 Best Ramen Shops in Singapore (2026) — Tonkotsu, Tantanmen, Tsukemen & More
From Michelin-recognised Tsuta to Ippudo's tonkotsu institution, Ichiran's solo booths, and Ramen Keisuke's six concept brands — we ranked Singapore's 10 best ramen shops for 2026, with signature bowls, prices, and what each is genuinely best at.
10 Best Kaya Toast & Kopi Spots in Singapore (2026) — From Ya Kun to Heap Seng Leong
Charcoal-toasted bread, pandan-fragrant kaya, a slab of cold butter, half-boiled eggs, and a thick local kopi — we ranked Singapore's 10 best kaya toast and kopi spots for 2026, from heritage chains like Ya Kun and Killiney Kopitiam to under-the-radar uncles still working their charcoal grills.
10 Best Halal Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — Non-Malay Cuisine, From Korean BBQ to Indian Chinese
Halal-certified Korean BBQ, dim sum, Indian, Japanese, and Singaporean seafood — we picked Singapore's 10 best halal-certified non-Malay restaurants for 2026, all MUIS-certified with verified locations and signature dishes.
10 Best Hotpot & Steamboat Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — Haidilao, Beauty in The Pot & More
From Haidilao's legendary service to Beauty in The Pot's collagen broth, Tang Pin's Sichuan-spice deep dive, and the best halal hotpot — we ranked Singapore's 10 best hotpot and steamboat restaurants for 2026 with prices, soup base must-tries, and reservation tips.
10 Best Buffet Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — Hotel Brunches, Seafood & Halal Options
From Colony at Ritz-Carlton's legendary Sunday Champagne Brunch to Marriott's Crossroads, Pan Pacific's Edge, and the best halal hotel buffets — we ranked Singapore's 10 best all-you-can-eat buffets for 2026 with prices, must-try stations, and 1-for-1 hacks.
10 Best Bubble Tea Brands in Singapore (2026) — Koi, LiHO, Mixue, HEYTEA & More
From Koi's perfectly chewy pearls to Mixue's S$5 mega cups and HEYTEA's cheese foam, we ranked Singapore's 10 best bubble tea brands for 2026 — what each does best, and which to queue for.
10 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Singapore (2026) — From Tim Ho Wan to Cherry Garden
From Tim Ho Wan's Michelin baked BBQ pork buns to Wah Lok's Cantonese fine dining and Swee Choon's late-night supper sets — we ranked Singapore's 10 best dim sum restaurants for 2026.
10 Best Char Kway Teow in Singapore (2026) — Smoky Wok Hei, Sweet Sausage, Cockles & All
Lardy, smoky, sweet-savoury, slick with dark soy and studded with cockles — we ranked Singapore's 10 best char kway teow stalls from old-school masters to younger upstarts giving the dish a fair shake in 2026.
10 Best Nasi Lemak in Singapore (2026) — From Hawker Classics to Atas Plates
Crispy ikan kuning, fluffy coconut rice, and sambal that punches above its weight — we ranked Singapore's 10 best nasi lemak from queue-worthy hawker stalls to high-end interpretations of the Malay classic.
GastroBeats 2026 — Singapore's Biggest Free Food Festival Returns (5–28 June at Bayfront)
Over 100 homegrown food vendors, nightly live music, pet-friendly zones, and zero entry fees — GastroBeats 2026 takes over Bayfront Event Space from 5 to 28 June. Here's the full guide to what to eat, what to watch, and the best nights to go.
7 Best Laksa in Singapore (2026) — Where to Slurp the Best Bowls
From Katong laksa pioneers to hawker stall legends, here's where to find Singapore's best creamy coconut laksa bowls — tested and ranked for 2026.
Top 10 Best Chicken Rice in Singapore (2025)
From Tian Tian at Maxwell to hidden hawker gems, we ranked the very best plates of Hainanese chicken rice you must try this year.
10 Hidden Hawker Gems in Singapore You Haven't Tried Yet
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