Eat Drink Asia Team

The “Little Tokyo” Floors Where Dinner Hides Behind Office Lobbies and Quiet Corridors : Orchard Plaza Food

July 4, 2026

Orchard Plaza is one of those buildings we kept walking past before we properly understood it. From the street, it looks more like an office block than a dinner plan. But over repeated visits, usually after work or during odd lunch windows, we’ve found that the real charm sits behind lift doors, quiet corridors, and…

Shiok Hokkien Mee and the Pleasure of a Plate That Clings: Tiong Bahru Hokkien Mee at Midday

June 25, 2026

I have always believed that the true test of a neighbourhood’s food scene happens right in the middle of the day. When the midday hunger hits, you don’t want a tasting menu; you want a fast, flavourful culinary journey that hits the spot. That is exactly what led me, representing the Eat Drink Asia team,…

Kung Pao Chicken Sauce Is the Real Test: Why It Turns Glossy, Sharp, and Addictive

June 18, 2026

Kung pao chicken is often described by its main ingredients: diced chicken, dried chillies, peanuts, spring onions, and Sichuan peppercorns. But anyone who has cooked it at home knows the truth: the dish succeeds or fails because of the sauce. The sauce decides whether kung pao chicken tastes lively and balanced, or flat, sticky, and…

The Malayan Council, Reviewed: Local Food in Malaysia, Plated Like a Memory

June 11, 2026

Our Eat Drink Asia team spends a lot of time debating what makes a truly unforgettable meal. The team has previously published articles exploring the redefinition of comfort food. That is exactly what led me to The Malayan Council at 71 Bussorah Street. I visited on a Friday around 7:30 pm, just as the weekend…

The Stir Fried Egg Plant That Taught Me Restraint at Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant

June 2, 2026

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Sichuan food. Usually, you walk into a spot, order your food, and spend the rest of the night sweating through your shirt, chugging ice water, and wondering why you did this to yourself. But when I visited Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant on a Tuesday around 7 pm,…

Heat Has a Shape: Reading the Samyang Spicy Level Like a Flavour Map, Not a Dare

May 26, 2026

When we first tried the notorious Samyang 2x Spicy Buldak noodles, we treated it exactly how the internet told us to: like a dare. We boiled the noodles, poured in every last drop of the blood-red sauce, and braced ourselves. Within three bites, our palates were completely blown out. We could not taste the savoury…

Not Just ‘Fresh Fish’: The Best Omakase Singapore Has for Storytelling Courses & Seasonal Bites

May 19, 2026

When you sit at an omakase counter, you’re paying for a culinary journey. Over the past year, we’ve explored Singapore’s Japanese dining scene, experiencing premium counters where master chefs skillfully prepare seasonal menus. A memorable omakase is more than fresh fish; it’s a delicate celebration of flavors. The best chefs act as storytellers, sequencing each…

Types of Chinese Food Hidden in Plain Sight: Imperial Treasure, Reviewed Through Their Orders

May 7, 2026

For a long time, many viewed Chinese food as one giant, delicious monolith, characterized by intense heat, heavy sauces, and wok-tossed brilliance. However, as more time is spent exploring Singapore’s incredible dining scene, it becomes clear that true culinary mastery often whispers rather than shouts. To demonstrate this to visitors, a table at Imperial Treasure…

Where Kuala Lumpur Actually Begins: Reading the City Through Its Food

April 30, 2026

There are cities you can understand through maps, and then there are cities like Kuala Lumpur that only begin to make sense when you follow what people eat. Not what is recommended or ranked, but what is repeated. The same stall visited every week, the same dish ordered without hesitation, the same flavours that feel…

The Golden Roux Revolution: Best Japanese Curry Singapore Spots That Redefine Comfort Food

April 25, 2026

We have always believed that a brilliant plate of Japanese curry is the ultimate culinary hug. Over the past eight months, we made it our personal mission to embark on a comprehensive culinary journey across Singapore, hunting down the absolute best bowls of this rich, deeply savoury dish. We have tried over 20 different Japanese…