For the first time ever, New Zealand has joined the prestigious MICHELIN Guide, making history as the guide’s inaugural entry into the Oceania region. The highly anticipated New Zealand Michelin Guide 2026 features 110 restaurants spanning Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, highlighting the country’s growing reputation as a world-class culinary destination. The inaugural guide includes:...
Sushi Express is no stranger to pop culture collaborations. Following its successful partnerships with Tom and Jerry and The Powerpuff Girls, the conveyor belt sushi chain has teamed up with Illumination’s upcoming animated film, Minions & Monsters, for a limited-time menu available from 11 June to 31 July 2026. As a fan of the Minions...
When it comes to reviewing Peranakan food, I have a secret weapon. My Bibik. Well… technically she’s my mum, but if anyone knows how authentic Peranakan dishes should taste, it’s her. Having grown up cooking and eating Peranakan food, she’s not easily impressed. So when we were invited to try Martina’s Kitchen’s second outlet at...
When people think of Korean food, dishes like Korean barbecue, kimchi stew and fried chicken usually come to mind first. Samgyetang, on the other hand, is one of those dishes that many people have heard of but never really explored beyond the occasional simplified version. That was certainly the case for my husband. https://youtube.com/shorts/Jjhx5s9HbZs?feature=share During...
Visitors exploring the Mandai Wildlife Reserve now have even more reasons to linger after a day with the animals. Planter’s Shed, the all-day dining restaurant at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, has introduced a refreshed menu featuring wellness-inspired dishes alongside familiar Singapore favourites. Located within the resort, the restaurant’s latest offerings are designed to...
Sushi lovers have another reason to head to Chinatown. Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro has officially opened its latest Singapore outlet at Chinatown Point, bringing its popular kaiten sushi concept to one of the city’s most iconic heritage precincts. The new restaurant will begin welcoming diners on 5 June 2026 and marks the brand’s...
Perched above the Novena skyline, Sky22 at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena has rolled out a refreshed menu that leans heavily into familiar flavours, reinterpreted with a modern Asian lens. I was invited to a media tasting to experience the new lineup, and while the concept of “comfort dining” is clear, the execution varies depending...
Cocktails were experienced at WOOBAR, while the food was served from SKIRT, the modern grill restaurant within W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. A Cocktail Menu Inspired by Flow and Movement Set against the marina at Sentosa Cove, WOOBAR’s latest cocktail programme draws inspiration from Singapore’s origins as a port shaped by water and movement ....
One MICHELIN-starred Yong Fu Hong Kong welcomes the arrival of the warmer months with its Summer Season Celebration Banquet Menu, available from 10 May to 9 June. Created by Ningbo-born Executive Chef Liu Zhen, the seasonal tasting experience highlights coastal seafood, preserved ingredients and lighter textures that reflect traditional Ningbo summer cooking. The menu continues...
QT Singapore is introducing three new dining concepts at Cygnet, expanding its day-to-night dining rhythm in the heart of the Central Business District. The refreshed lineup includes an all-day brunch menu, a steak-focused evening experience, and a relaxed Sunday programme built around martinis, oysters and casual bar plates. Together, the offerings reflect QT’s signature playful...