Food & Dining

LeNu Chef Wai's Noodle Bar interior with tables and wall murals.

LeNu Chef Wai’s Noodle Bar: The Bowl That Waited Out the Rain

  • July 16, 2026
Posted By Selene Abellé
Outdoor dining at Singapore street market, evening.

Hawker Centre Singapore: Places Expats Return to When They Want a ‘Real’ Weeknight Meal

  • July 2, 2026
Posted By Selene Abellé
Soup curry with chicken and vegetables in white bowl, chopsticks and tea cup on wooden table.

Best Japanese Curry Singapore: Curry Rice Bowls Worth Crossing the Island For

  • June 18, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Chef torching premium sushi over flame at omakase restaurant

The Omakase Singapore’s Expat Community Can’t Stop Talking About — Why Sushi Masa by Ki-setsu Earned Every Word

  • June 4, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Shukuu Japanese Izakaya and Bar exterior at Telok Ayer with Japanese mural and lively evening dining crowd in CBD

The ‘Kanpai’ List: Best Izakaya Singapore for Expats (Order This, Skip That)

  • June 4, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Premium gongfu tea setup in Singapore with porcelain gaiwan, tea leaves, and minimalist private tea tasting table

Is Rare Tea in Singapore Really Rare, or Just Well Packaged? A Look at Tea Room by Ki-setsu

  • June 4, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers and Japanese meat skewers at Cuppage Plaza Japanese izakaya in Orchard Singapore

Cuppage Plaza Food: Where Japanese Comfort Meals Hide Behind Orchard’s Bright Lights

  • June 4, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team
Empty table setting with wine glass and red flower vase by window.

The “Bar Seat” Strategy: Where to Find Affordable Fine Dining in Singapore for Less (and Still Feel Fancy)

  • June 4, 2026
Posted By Selene Abellé
A chef in a white uniform uses long metal plating chopsticks to carefully place a small green garnish into a dark bowl. The wooden workspace is neatly arranged with traditional Japanese culinary tools, towels, and a white ceramic container.

At the Counter, Without Overthinking It: An Expat’s Introduction to Omakase Singapore

  • February 6, 2026
Posted By Selene Abellé
A vibrant brown bowl of colorful vegetable curry featuring broccoli, peppers, corn, potato, and fried pieces, topped with half a boiled egg. A plate of rice is seen nearby.

Chasing Warmth in a Bowl: The Story of Hokkaido Soup Curry

  • February 3, 2026
Posted By Expat Life Team