Easily one of mummy’s favourite restaurants. We chanced upon Dian Xiao Er at Vivocity one day, and have been back several times for a few of their signature dishes. Mainly the Roast Duck with Angelica Herbs and Dong Po Pork.

I highly recommend that you go for the set menu because it’s okay value and portions are just right. Food is churned out super fast too.We usually have the below menu for 4pax.
1. Steamed Rice
2. Duck Roasted w Angelica Herb
3. Baby Kai-Lan w Salted Fish & Lime
4. Mongolian Spare Ribs / Dong Po Pork
5. Soup of The Day
6. Hong Kong Style Steamed Fish Slices
7. Braised Assorted Mushroom w Broccoli

Dian Xiao Er

Address: #02-137/8 VivoCity

Tel: 6376 9786

see website for other locations

Discovering new café that serves a decent cup of Java is the best way to spend my Saturday afternoon. A worthy mention is Kith Café on Rodyk Street. It was a bit difficult to find at first, but just head towards the canal, and you will the row of shops. It’s located on the ground level of the Watermark condo on Robertson Quay, and parking is free if you mention that you’re going to the cafe.

Designed by a Justin’s company Hjgher, I would have not expected anything less. Hipster enough for my liking, great coffees and free wifi seals the deal. It’s a small place, so expect to wait for a seat during peak hours on weekends.

Oh and for cyclists, check out Vanguard Bikes just a couple of doors down. They sell some very pretty refurbished bikes, and accessories.

Kith Café

Address: 7 Rodyk Street, Watermark @ Robertson Quay #01-33

Tel: 63419047

Opening hours: 7am – 7pm

A very belated post, for a birthday back in July, but needs to be documented. Had a fantastic dinner at Cocotte, menu specially put together by Head Chef Anthony Yeoh. No one does chicken as well as he does!

No trip to Singapore is complete without Jono having his Geylang beef kway teow. Was Dave’s first time to Geylang, was in two minds about sending him to a pink neon lit house on the premise that it was a row of “cultural exhibits”. I guess they do exhibit bits.

At CM-PB for a more chilled evening with the boys, Elz and Danli. I remember this night, we were in stitches… something to do with Dave’s toe?

When Jono & Dave were in town, I was raving about Bedrock. We had a fantastic dinner, insisting they try the oysters. Wasn’t disappointed. Nom!

Looking for a good brunch place in Singapore? One of my favourites is Spruce on Tanglin Road. It’s a great place to cure your morning hangover. I wasn’t too impressed with the dinner when I went there in the evening, but brunch menu is delicious.

My Favourites

• Spruce Eggs Benny – Corn Waffle, Back Bacon and Hollandaise Sauce /S$15
• Banana Hotcakes – Honeycomb Butter and Blueberry Syrup /S$14

I’d recommend making a reservation first, they get quite busy on the weekends.

Spruce

Address: 320 Tanglin Road, Phoenix Park Singapore 247980

Tel: 6836 5528

Email:reservation@spruce.com.sg

Last year when Jono and Davo was in town, I took them to one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in town – Santouka Ramen.

Jonus the next few posts are for you, just to refresh your memory of the good times past and the ones ahead!

See you in a few weeks!

Circa 2009. Dim Sum at Wanchai Hong Kong with Danli and Evan. I can’t remember what the restaurant was called, but i remember us going there twice in a week. It was affordable and tasted really good.