Category Archives: Restaurants

Expat Restaurant Guide – Thai

Sweet Salty Spicy Chris Millar was chef at Poppi at Fort Canning, which was one of Expat’s favorite restaurants and has closed temporarily. In the meantime he’s keeping busy with this new venture, an Asian food market meets trendy Thai canteen. He’s having no problem pulling in the crowds even though it’s not a conventional location, [...]
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Expat Restaurant Guide – Middle Eastern

Al-Hamra Low-key and relaxed, this is a prime place in Holland V for tasty, al fresco dining. If you go for a weekend meal, you get the added entertainment of some serious people watching along Lorong Mambong. The Lebanese and Middle Eastern food is simple but well prepared, as witnessed by a super smooth hummus that [...]
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Expat Restaurant Guide – Mediterranean

Dolce Vita If you haven’t been here since the old Pronto days, you won’t recognise the place. We urge you to go there post haste; it will not disappoint. The space is very modern Med, with a minimally decorated, airy, resort-style interior. The top tables, naturally, are on the terrace by the landscaped pool, but there [...]
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Expat Restaurant Guide – Local

Ah Hoi’s Kitchen Too often overlooked, Ah Hoi’s Kitchen is a safe bet for authentic Singapore flavours in a pretty, alfresco setting with the amenities of a hotel. Granted, you’re paying extra for the landscaped rooftop poolside (which sits above Tanglin Mall) but then you are getting decent service. So another good place to bring first [...]
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