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The first thing I noticed at Pagi Sore Indonesian Restaurant was the smell. Not the sharp, showy kind. Something slower: coconut milk, lemongrass, chilli, fried egg, and the deep warmth of spice paste drifting out from a wood-heavy dining room while Far East Square kept moving outside. I walked over on a Wednesday evening, just…
April 25, 2026 | Eat Drink Asia Team Last updated: October 15, 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 curry journey across Singapore, hunting down the best Japanese curry…
I don’t remember when fish soup became my quiet meal. It just did. On days when I couldn’t decide what I wanted, when the weather turned grey, when I needed something warm that asked nothing of me, I’d end up hunched over a bowl, breathing in the steam before the first spoonful. I’ve eaten a…
The first time someone asked me for the national dish of Indonesia, I answered nasi goreng without thinking. It seemed obvious: fried rice darkened with kecap manis, often topped with a fried egg, familiar from warungs and late-night street food stalls. That answer is not wrong. It is simply too small. Indonesian food is regional,…
Ask most Singaporeans to picture Japanese curry and a familiar image probably comes to mind: a plate of rice beneath thick brown gravy, perhaps with a breaded cutlet sliced neatly across the top. It is rich, sweet-edged, comforting and, by now, almost as recognisable as ramen or donburi. Head to the fourth floor of Fortune…
I built this list around a very specific feeling: that first bite where the room goes quiet for a second. I’ve tried enough Japanese restaurants in Singapore over the years to know that “best” does not always mean the most expensive, the rarest, or the hardest to book. Sometimes it is the warmth of the…
I didn’t set out to make a list. I made a habit. Over the years, cafes became the places I went to think, to wait out the rain, to sit with a coffee I didn’t have to rush. Some I returned to for the food. Others, I returned to for the feeling — the way…
Few dishes capture the essence of Thailand food culture like authentic Pad Thai. This beloved stir fried noodle dish is more than a meal-it’s a symbol of Thai identity, a perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and sour flavors, and a window into the soul of Thai cuisine. Whether you want to eat Pad Thai from…
Among Japan’s beloved fizzy drinks, none evoke nostalgia and uniqueness quite like Ramune marble soda. Instantly recognizable by its quirky Codd neck bottle and glass marble seal, Ramune soda is an essential part of Japanese summer, cherished by generations for its refreshing taste and signature pop sound. This marble soda remains a staple at summer…
Across the Indonesian archipelago, a vibrant tradition of herbal healing has flourished for centuries. This is jamu, a cornerstone of Indonesian cultural heritage and a sophisticated system of traditional herbal medicine. Far more than just a refreshing drink, jamu represents a philosophy of balance, a deep connection to nature, and a form of indigenous medicine…