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The Grand Pie: The Ultimate Pizza Guide

Are you an adventurous pizza lover who orders multiple flavours to try in one seating? Are you Team Thin Crust or Classic New York Crust? For those who appreciate a good slice, we’ve got a pizza information to share. Behold – here are 12 eateries to hit up and amp your pizza game.

1. PizzaExpress

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PizzaExpress specialises in gourmet, hand-made Italian pizza for over 50 years now. If you don’t trust their skills, we don’t know how else to convince you. As a reputable pizzeria, you’d be hard pressed to miss their hero pizza Calabrese as well as the classics like the Lava and Veneziana. They also put a Singaporean spin on their thin and crisp pizza — the Chilli Crab Pizza which suits the local palate. Of course, that’s not all they offer here: look forward to fresh salads and heartwarming pasta that are equally appetising.

Find it at these outlets below:

2. Peperoni

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All you knead is love, and pizza! Gather ‘round the table and enjoy a lovely time with friends and family over wood-fired pizzas and drinks. The L and XXL pizzas at Peperoni are great for sharing with your fellow pizza lovers. We would recommend ordering the Portobello and Chicken Truffle with white sauce if you love that hint of truffle in your food. We know we do!

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3. Pete’s Place

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Pete’s Place is one of the oldest and most nostalgic restaurants on the island that serve authentic Italian cuisine that are still a hit amongst the regulars till this very day. Located in the basement of Grand Hyatt Hotel, this rustic spot makes you feel right at home with its signature charm- brick walls and checkered tablecloths that oozes coziness and warmth. The menu offers mouthwatering Burrata Pizza and vegetarian options like Quattro Formaggi Pizza and Funghi Pizza.

Find it at Grand Hyatt Singapore,10 Scotts Road,Basement Level, Singapore 228211
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4. iO Italian Osteria

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Expect freshly-made Italian pizzas, pasta, mains, desserts, and cocktails at this unpretentious eatery in Bukit Timah. If you are on a budget and craving for Italian food, this is definitely the place to visit. The Assorted Pizzas come in small (1 slice), medium (4 slices), and large (5 slices). We would recommend getting the large portion so you can try the different flavours in one seating. They are generous with their toppings and the pie crust is made to perfection.

Find it at 4 Hillview Rise, #02-01, HillV2, Singapore 667979
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5. La Pizzeria at Bridge and Beacon Bar

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Experience the Romano family culture in Singapore through recipes passed down from previous generations. Their pizzas are fire-baked in the oven to perfection with fresh ingredients. Have a slice or two of the Siciliana and Primavera Pizzas that are refreshing to the palate. Vegetarians are in for a treat too! Try the Vegetariana Pizza topped with zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, and artichoke.

Find it at 52 West Coast Ferry Road, Level 2, Singapore 126887
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6. In Piazza

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At this casual dining spot situated along Stevens Road, you can find freshly made pasta, meaty dishes, and stone-fired oven pizzas. Indulge in over 20 pizza flavours like In Piazza, Stagioni, and Galiardo, that will leave you satisfied. For all our vegetarian friends, there are a couple of vegetarian-friendly options too so you can join in the fun, such as Bufalina and Ortolano.

Find it at 30 Stevens Road, #01-04/05, Singapore 257840
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7. Mondo Mio Italian Restaurant & Bar

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Settle at this casual Southern Italian spot serving freshly made pizzas and pasta as well. Their signature pizzas such as the Mondo Mio Pizza and Four Cheese Pizza are worth the try! Have a relaxing evening chowing down on pizzas fresh from the oven and watch the chefs as they work their magic in the open kitchen.

Find it at 30 Robertson Quay, #01-02A/03, Riverside View, Singapore 238251
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8. Nostra Cucina

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Located in Marina Bay Sands, this homestyle Italian bistro rolls out hearty pizzas that will excite your taste buds. One of the more interesting selections is the Torta Flambee, topped with smoky bacon and sour cream – think carbonara on a pizza! Other creations include Aglio Olio Pizza and Lamb Tongue Pizza. There are over 700 Italian wine labels to choose from, so pair them with your pizzas to complete the meal.

Find it at B1-42-46, Galleria Level The Shoppes at, 2 Bayfront Ave, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972
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9. Timbre

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Want good food, good drinks, good music, and good vibes? You’ll find it all at Timbre! Frequent diners at this popular hangout will always recommend the Roasted Duck Pizza, and we can see why: topped with a generous amount of crispy popiah skin, it adds a satisfying crunch to every bite. There are other flavours such as the Veronese Pizza, Spicy Szechuan Pizza, and more. Can’t make up your mind? Get the half & half and try all the flavours you want!

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10. Amó

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This smart casual Italian eatery and bar along Hong Kong Street combines traditional Italian dishes with modern innovation. Besides the Roasted Chicken and Grilled Octopus, their pizzas taste equally delicious too with the finest ingredients and a crunchy crust that’s easily digestible and nutritious. The Broccoli Rabe and Pumpkin Pizza has an interesting flavour that you mustn’t miss!

Find it at 33 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059672
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11. Publico Ristorante

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Find it at 1 Nanson Road, InterContinental Singapore, Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909
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Stuff Your Face at these 8 Places with Epic Food Portions

You’ve tried every café in our Ultimate Singapore Café Guide that covers the West, East, North, as well as North-East and Central Singapore, and you’ve filled your Instagram feed with your dining escapades that include envy-inducing views. So… What now?

How about some epic food portions that will put you and your friends’ stomachs to the test? Here are 8 places that tout massive servings that are great for groups, or if you’re brave and hungry enough, for just you.

1. 289 Xiang Ji Roasted Delights

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One of Singapore’s iconic dishes, you can find chicken rice all over the country, and for good reason. Everybody from foreigners to local uncles and aunties adores this delicious dish. But how much do you love chicken rice? Could you maybe scarf down a 3kg serving in one sitting?

Prove your love at 289 Xiang Ji Roasted Delights. It hosts a Mega Chicken Rice challenge that gives you the massive plate, worth $28, for free if you can finish it all by yourself.  For those who would rather watch your friends attempt this, don’t forget to order some of the excellent char siew that has just the right amount of char so it remains crispy on the outside, while the fatty meat remains succulent.

Find it at 289H Bukit Batok Street 25, Singapore 657289.
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2. The Beast

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The Beast Burger ($125++) is a 7-pound monstrosity that contains (drumroll please):

  • 1.6 pounds of juicy beef patty
  • 1 pound of slow cooked pulled pork
  • 1 pound of Southern buttermilk fried chicken, topped with slaw, lettuce, and tomato

All sandwiched between a 9-inch sesame bun. And of course, what burger meal would be complete without a bucket of sweet potato fries on the side? Mere mortals can share the burger between 4 diners. But if you want to be immortalised on their Wall of Fame, feel free to take on The Beast Burger Challenge and manage to finish it within the time limit, your meal will be free and you’ll get your name added to the Wall of Fame.

If you and your hungry friends are still hungry, The Beast hosts All You Can Eat Chicken Tuesdays, where you get to enjoy juicy Southern Fried Chicken as well as unlimited cornbread, sides, and dessert too!

Find it at 17 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199329.
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3. Eight Signatures Seafood Restaurant

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Served in what can only be described as a trough, Eight Signatures Seafood Restaurant’s seafood platter is truly a sight to behold. You’ve got flower crabs, fried goby, all sorts of shellfish, and tiger prawns – all meticulously prepared and assembled with vegetables. Top it all off with a delicious broth (you can choose between garlic soy, mala, tom yum, or curry) for maximum satisfaction. The restaurant prides itself on using the freshest seafood available, which explains why the resulting seafood broth is always so sweet.

And if you’re wondering if a single person can finish the largest seafood platter that Eight Signatures has, click here to watch local competitive eater Zermatt Neo demolish one. #goals.

Find it at 87 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555983.
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4. T Bob’s Corner

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Our voracious meat lovers and Muslim friends will be pleased to know that T Bob’s Corner is the place to be for Western fare that is Halal-friendly. And T Bob doesn’t play around when it comes to their “Sharing” options: from a 1 kg platter of lamb cutlets to a 1 kg T-bone steak served with their famous bone marrow, you and your friends will definitely be satisfied if you’re feeling carnivorous. For the particularly ravenous, the star of T Bob’s Corner is a massive 1.4 kg bone-in Angus Tomahawk that supposedly feeds 4 individuals, but no one’s stopping you from trying to finish it by yourself.

Find it at 527 Bedok North Street 3, #01-514, Singapore 460527.
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5. Little Diner

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Little Diner is a laid-back restaurant modelled after New York City’s Lower East Side, so expect generous American-style fare with urban-chic decor. And when we say American-style, we mean it in every possible way, right down to their portion sizes. For example, there’s nothing “little” about the enormous Empire Burger that stands at almost a head tall.

Little Diner’s Empire Burger ($55++) is a sandwich loaded with 3 beef patties, bacon, a good mix of swiss and cheddar cheese, caramelised onions, plenty of lettuce and tomatoes, pickles, and a fried egg, with a side of thick-cut fries and house salad. Whew, that was a mouthful. It’s good for a group of 3 to 4 people, but you can take up the Empire Burger Challenge. If you manage to finish the entire thing in 20 minutes, you’ll earn mad props and a free meal. If you can’t finish it within the time limit, you’ll have to pay for the burger. On the bright side, the good folks at Little Diner will throw in a free dessert. That is if you can still stomach dessert.

Find it at 789 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269763.
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6. Peperoni Pizzeria

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If you a-dough pizza as much as we do, how about ordering an XXL 21” pie from Peperoni Pizzeria? Enough to feed 4-6 people, it’s perfect for a small party or family get-together. Make sure you’ve got lots of space in your car though, because the pizza box is so huge that it doesn’t fit on a standard delivery man’s motorcycle, so you’ll have to pick it up yourself.

Choose from options like the tried and tested Classico flavours, or treat yourself to something more premium with the Speciale flavours. Can’t decide? Do the half-and-half or follow your stomach and order two serparate XXLs instead.

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7. Roadhouse

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Roadhouse is a casual diner that prides itself on serving all-American classics: milkshakes and customisable burgers. It’s also home to the 1 kg Terminator Burger Challenge that’s almost as intimidating as Arnold Schwarzenegger himself. The burger has 6 beef patties, grilled in a mighty Josper grill to seal in the juices and impart a nice, smoky sear. The stack also includes cheese, streaky bacon, jalapeños, and coleslaw, all between homemade sesame buns. Finish this tasty burger within 20 minutes – the sea of fries included – and it’s free. Plus, you’ll earn eternal glory on the Roadhouse Wall of Fame. Our recommendation: skip breakfast and wear stretchy pants.

Find it at 13 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249674.
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8. Senmi Sushi

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If you’re always checking out our Japanese Restaurant Guide for the best places to satisfy your sushi or sashimi cravings, then you’re going to want to visit Senmi Sushi – especially if you love chirashi don. And by love, we mean so much that you’ll want to swim in one of them.

Senmi Sushi’s Giant Chirashi Don is brimming with salmon, tuna, swordfish, salmon roe, tamago, and plenty of cucumber for a nice crunch. And while they recommend sharing it between 2 to 3 diners, it is also perfectly sized for hungry individuals who always complain that the standard chirashi don serving is too small. If you wish to #treatyoself, the Giant Premium Chirashi Don will see your akami (tuna back) upgraded to chūtoro (medium fatty tuna), plus the addition of scallops and amaebi (sweet shrimp) that is sure to make you go oishii!

Find it at 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #01-18, Singapore 039594.
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Vegans, Rejoice! Enjoy pizza and all its cheesy goodness at PizzaExpress (Sai Ying Pun)

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Vegans have always had limited options for dining out, especially in Hong Kong. However, PizzaExpress’s new store in Sai Ying Pun recently launched three new pizzas made with 100% vegan-friendly ingredients! Even if you’re not vegan, these delicious new flavours are a healthy alternative so you can indulge your pizza cravings guilt-free.

 

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People go vegan not just for their health, but also to support sustainable and environmentally-friendly dining. As a strong supporter of environmental conservation, PizzaExpress also offers certified sustainable salmon and water-based hydroponic system salad leaves to make spaghetti and salads – friendly to both Mother Nature and our bodies.

 

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You’re probably thinking, ‘how can there be no cheese on pizzas?’ Vegan cheese may be made from plants, but the texture is so similar to the that of cheese made from milk, you can’t tell the difference. The taste isn’t compromised either, with vegan cheese tasting uncannily like authentic mozzarella! Now, even those with dairy allergies can enjoy the taste of the pizza and satisfy their cravings.

 

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Let your taste buds discover a whole new world with the innovative toppings. There’s the Cavolo Verde, a pizza that features kale and black garlic and tastes both sweet and salty. If you like pizzas with richer flavour, then the Trifolata with truffle oil is perfect for you.

Not feeling pizza? Try one of the many other vegan options, like the Farfalle ai Funghi and Kale Pesto Beyond Rigatoni.

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Find it at Shop 3, 5 & 6, G/F, SOHO 189, 189 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
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素食的朋友向來外出用餐的選擇有限,PizzaExpress 西營盤新店早前推出三款限定純素芝士薄餅,從餅底到配料,都絕不含蛋奶及動物成分的材料,百分百純素,十分顧及素食者的需要。即使不是素食者,偶爾吃一頓輕盈、健康的意大利餐也絕對是一件美事。
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薄餅的材料配搭新穎,例如羽衣甘藍配黑蒜和辣椒,營養豐富,味道甜中帶辣,是三款薄餅中味道最濃郁的一款。若喜歡香氣濃郁的薄餅,那麽加入松露油製作的松露菌薄餅便最適合,至於純素蔬菜芝士薄餅包括南瓜、車厘茄和蘆筍等等,適合喜歡不同蔬菜配搭的你。
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薄餅怎能沒有芝士?純素芝士以植物製成,健康不油膩,賣相與奶製芝士幾乎一樣,口感近似水牛芝士。即使對蛋奶敏感的人士,亦可盡情享用,滿足他們對芝士的欲望。
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菜單上素食選擇款式不少,除了純素薄餅系列,更有意式野菌蝴蝶粉、Rigatoni 焗植物雞肉長通粉等選擇,不怕單調讓素食的朋友享受純素美食,也令肉食的朋友體會素食的滋味!餐廳裝潢以木色爲主,予人溫暖舒適的感覺,更適合和你的家人、朋友相聚。

 

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素食者開始食素的契機有很多,不只爲了個人健康,更有很多人很著重食材可持續發展。

PizzaExpress一直都對推動環保意識不遺餘力,菜單除了素食之外,更以水耕菜、可持續發展的三文魚及巴沙魚製作意粉、沙律等,環保又健康。

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Weekend Reads: 1 – 3 June

Breakfast just got a whole lot better with the addition of ostrich eggs in Walmart, and the return of McGriddles to Singapore shores. You’ll also learn the pet peeves of all vegetarians, and how astronauts fulfil their cheat day cravings all the way up in space!

Disney princesses aren’t just pretty, they make great career women too!

If you need a protein boost, why not crack into an ostrich egg for breakfast?

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Maybe ostrich eggs aren’t your thing, but we’re pretty sure McGriddles are!

Sauce candles are the perfect gift for those of us who can’t get enough of the smell of barbecue.

Ever wondered how astronauts handle not having access to the beloved pizza? Here’s the answer: they make pizza in space.

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This Russian baker doesn’t just make cakes, she creates works of art.

Vegetarians will find these tweets painfully relatable.

Disneyland is upping their food game again, this time with pineapple churros in marshmallow sauce.

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Weekend Reads: 4 – 6 May

Kick start your weekend with a dinner at the cutest hotpot place we’ve ever seen! As for dessert, get your hands on the three new flavours Ben & Jerry’s has just released – perfect for cookie dough lovers.

 

Quit throwing away your citrus fruit peels! Breathe new life into them with these cool hacks.

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We’re even more hyped for the Royal Wedding after we figured out the hidden meaning behind the wedding cake.

Vegan foods can be indulgent – just take a look at these recipes for vegan comfort foods!

If you’re a fan of Bob Dylan, you’ve got to get your hands on his very own brand of whiskey.

The cutest hotpot ever features Hello Kitty and teddy bears.

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Can’t get enough of cookie dough? Ben & Jerry’s has three new flavours just for you.

The Internet is rejoicing: Pizza Rat is back!

It’s time for procrastination! Here are some weird and wonderful food videos trending online.

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Chope Egg Hunt 2018 Features Restaurants Singapore Singapore

[Egg Hunt Hint!] 9 Unique Burger and Pasta Dishes You Can’t Miss

Think you know your pasta and burgers? Well, think again. In this fast-paced, ever-evolving food scene, restaurateurs and chefs may feel the need to change things up, and give these classics a new lease on life. Sometimes they fall flat. The ones on our list don’t.


1. Tom Yum Seafood Pasta from 49 Seats

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One of Singapore’s worst kept secrets, 49 Seats was probably the first to make tom yum pasta before it became more ubiquitous. So how do you know they are OG? Request a spiciness level of 49, and see if you can take the heat. The pasta has the texture and creaminess of a carbonara, but the intensity is 100% Thai.

Find it at 176 Orchard Road, #01-49, The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
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2. Zucca Fettucini or Broccolini Pesto from Original Sin

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These pastas are good for your waistline — everything is vegetarian. (No worries, they are tasty.) We like the Zucchini Pasta, served with a creamy pumpkin sauce, carrots, baby spinach, walnuts and fragrant sage. But when we are feeling edgy, we get the Broccolini Pasta. Apart from the tangy sun-dried tomatoes-and-chilli combination, it is flamed with Absolut Vodka in a pink sauce. Sublime.

Find it at 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-62, Holland Village Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278115
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3. “Bak Chor Mee” from Labyrinth

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It sure looks like one of Singapore’s best noodle dishes but chef Li Guang conjures up an edible illusion to delight the senses. Thin slices of squid, infused with saffron, make up the egg noodles, while the fish cake slices are made from fresh Hokkaido scallops. Get the tasting menu and try guessing what the rest of the dishes are made of.

Find it at 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-23, Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
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4. Buah Keluak Noodle by National Kitchen by Violet Oon

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The exotic lure of the buah keluak, a poisonous fruit that yields aromatic ‘black gold’ when prepared properly, takes centre stage in this dish. Each spaghetti strand is coated with a paste reminiscent of squid ink, but comprising chillis, prawns, and coconut milk, not to mention buah keluak itself. It’s a wonderful way to end a meal of Peranakan favourites.

Find it at 1 St Andrews Road, #02-01, Singapore 178957
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5. Cereal Prawn Pasta from Atlas Coffeehouse

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This fusion dish is for the ‘zichar’ lovers up for an adventure, where a plump tiger prawn, coated in cereal batter, sits atop a mound of Aglio Olio-esque spaghetti. There’s enough garlic and chilli padi to convince you it’s a heartland favourite, but bite into a mouthful of cereal-coated pasta, and you know you’ve got something special before you.

Find it at 6 Duke’s Road, Singapore 268886
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6. Salmon Mentaiko Bao or Chilli Crab Bao from Bao Makers x Butler’s Steakbar

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Bao Makers takes the best part of the beloved Kong Bak Bao (braised pork belly bun) — the fresh, steamed bun that smells live heaven — and gives it a modern-day twist with a variety of flavours. The salmon mentaiko and chilli crab flavours are among their most popular: we love the indulgence of the former and the sweet kick from the latter.

Find it at 4 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089261
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7. Mac and Cheese Burger from The Beast

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There’s plenty of heart — and calories — in this burger. The buns are made with the Southern classic that is mac and cheese, hand-shaped and fried with breadcrumbs till it turns a golden-brown. It’s a heart attack-inducing accompaniment for the juicy beef patty slathered in barbecue sauce, but it’s so good we’d do it all over again.

Find it at 17 Jalan Klapa Singapore 199329
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8. Swordfish Burger or Bleu Cheese Burger from The Market Grill

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You might not think that fish could taste so hearty, but get the Swordfish Burger here and live in ecstasy for the next 20 minutes. The fillet is grilled and paired with herbed mayo, mango salsa, spices and served on a sesame bun. The thick slab of fish meat has heft, and you go away feeling you are indulging in the rich goodness befitting of an oily beef burger. We also like the Bleu Cheese Burger, where the beef patty comes with salty bleu cheese and a sweet burnt onion marmalade and bacon, served in between a walnut raisin bun.

Find it at 208 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068642
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9. Pulled Pork Burger or Prime Beef Burger with Foie Gras from Two Blur Guys

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This unassuming joint might be called Two Blur Guys, but the chefs sure know what they are doing when it comes to burgers. The Pulled Pork Burger is a generous portion of shredded, slow-cooked pork between toasted buns, dripping with cheese. It’s a messy sight, but sure to be your tummy’s delight. They also do their Prime Beef Burgers well, but we’d up the ante and get the one with foie gras.

Find it at 1 Tras Link, #01-13, Orchid Hotel, Singapore 078867
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Weekend Reads: 17 – 29 April

Celebrate the last weekend of April in style, with a glass of wine and a rosé marshmallow. Have a bit of chocolate too – it’s good for your health. We’ve also got to ask: are you Team Ramsay or Team Bourdain when it comes to a vegan diet?

The trailer for Crazy Rich Asians has been making its rounds on the internet, but can you recognise any of the Singapore restaurants featured in the trailer?

Last week we talked about Gordon Ramsay’s vegan diet, and this week we’re looking at Anthony Bourdain’s opinions on the Impossible Burger.

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The world is on a rosé craze this summer, and it just got better with these rosé-infused marshmallows, perfect for roasting over a fire.

And have you heard about the ice cream sandwiches that KFC Japan are selling?

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Thanks to Starbucks, you can now get foam on top of all your coffees, even cold ones.

If you can’t get enough of the crispy, cheesy satisfaction that is pizza, then this pizza museum is for you!

Pizza may not be your thing, but what about fries? Martin Zwerts, hugely popular in the Netherlands, is opening a flagship fry shop in Singapore.

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Dark chocolate is good for you, but don’t take it from us. Take it from the scientists who published a paper about it!

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Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 12 -14 Jan

So much good food coming our way, we don’t know where to start!

 

Say Chiizu, the beloved Bangkok store selling Hokkaido stretchy cheese toast is finally opening in Singapore on Monday! We know, that’s a lot of places in one sentence.

The KFC vs McDonald’s rivalry just got a lot more intense with this Tweet.

The Indomie love is real at Rumah Rasa. Book here.

You can finally enjoy Taiwanese flame-grilled beef cubes without having to get on a plane.

Pizza lovers, haaave you met this pizza boat big enough to feed an army?

This week in WTF: From clotheslines to antlers, weird things food have been served on.

Pinterest predicts 2018’s food trends.

With unpredictable weather and catastrophic disasters happening around the world, environmentalism is more important than ever. Sustainable living festival EarthFest may just the best place to dive into.

All this rain calls for a hearty bowl of warm soup. Check out these simple recipes to whip up your own!

You’ll want to devour the dumpling child too, after seeing these Tumblr food posts!

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Links We Love Singapore

Weekend Reads: 5 – 7 Jan 2018

We’re battling the back-to-work blues with plenty of delicious reads. Ok, that, and a lot of snacks.

 

Going overseas? Eat McDonald’s.

Everything. Is. So. Pretty. My Modern Met looks back at the Top 21 Food Art Masterpieces of 2017.

What did you have for your #firstmeal2018?

A glimpse into the diet of Michelangelo as sketched out by the artist himself.

This week in WTF: Colourful pizzas?!

An inspirational #familybodygoals story to help you keep that weight loss resolution.

KFC Singapore has released Mac ‘N Cheese with popcorn chicken. Yum.

Here’s how to save money on food this year!

And here are some food trends for 2018, according to experts.

 

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Features Restaurants

PizzaExpress: Brand New, and Fresh Out of the Oven!

The UK’s favourite Italian Pizzeria finally landed on our shores last July and if you’re wondering if it lives up to the hype, spoiler alert: it does.

PizzaExpress at Scotts Square serves up amazing Italian-style pizzas, using dough made in-store and the freshest ingredients they can get their hands on. The best part about this whole experience (aside from chowing down on delicious slices of freshly baked pizza)? Being able to see your food being prepared, of course! The workspace is in the restaurant itself, separated from the general public by a glass partition. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect when you try PizzaExpress for yourself.

First up is their brand new Parma e Rucola Pizza.

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The chef gives the freshly-made pizza dough a generous coating of flour and then proceeds to gently roll and stretch it out.

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He then slathers on a scoop of passata (fresh, thick tomato purée) that’s unique to the PizzaExpress brand worldwide and spreads it evenly over the dough before topping it with fresh mozzarella. Then it goes right into the oven, where it’s heated to 371 degrees celsius to achieve that perfect balance of crispy and chewy!

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It’s carefully taken out when the bottom turns slightly crisp and golden brown, after which the chef immediately starts cutting it into slices. (Um, can I get a sample? My stomach starts growling at this point!)

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Fresh arugula is then tossed in garlic oil, and gently layered on top of the pizza.

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Generous amounts of delicious, dry-cured Parma Ham are then distributed evenly across the pizza along with MORE slices of fresh mozzarella, and there you have it:

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Fragrant, crispy pizza (that was larger than expected), topped with garlicky, peppery arugula and deliciously salty parma ham. There was enough parma ham for each slice so I didn’t have to go through the hassle of tearing a piece of ham in half, like I’d usually have to do at other pizzerias. (#firstworldpizzaproblems) A bite took me right back to wandering around Rome in the summer sun – a must-try for sure!

Next up is their brand spankin’ new Lobster & Crabmeat Ravioli!

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A mixture of pomodoro and mushroom sauce goes into a pot, along with a dash of cream.

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Premium lobster and crab meat is sauteed, then wrapped into a ravioli shaped egg pasta dough and cooked al-dente, before being put into the pot and given a quick stir.

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This is then carefully spooned onto a plate, along with the hearty, mouthwatering sauce and garnished with spring onions and topped with a basil leaf.

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This is the delicious end result: ravioli filled with lobster and crab meat swimming in a velvety mushroom and pomodoro sauce! The ravioli was stuffed with incredibly sweet lobster and crab meat, and the thick, creamy sauce was a perfect accompaniment to the seafood ravioli. Definitely a 10/10 in my book!

Find it at 6 Scotts Road, Unit B1-08/09, Scotts Square, 228209
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