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Steeped in over fifty years of rich heritage, local stalwart Chatterbox continues to evoke nostalgia while elevating beloved hawker favourites from street to gourmet comfort. As culinary trends eb and flow, Chatterbox stands as an endeared beacon of legacy - reimagined, yet preserved - offering a culinary experience that appeals universally. Since its founding in 1971, Chatterbox’s long-standing history is a testament to its dedication to perfecting the essence of local hawker flavours. While notably known for its Mandarin Chicken Rice, a recipe that involves cooking grain with sesame oil, chicken fat and chicken stock and serving it up alongside boneless chicken, and its usual accompaniments of dark soya sauce, ginger puree and chilli sauce, Chatterbox’s repertoire of ubiquitous lo...

To be found at Banyan Tree Samui, Saffron is thrilled to be selected as part of the Michelin guide Thailand 2024, which highlight restaurants that are delivering exceptional dining experiences by pushing culinary boundaries while continuously reinforcing the rich gastronomic culture and heritage of Thailand.  As the signature Thai restaurant and now under the helm of a new sous chef, Mr Kitja Muakin, Saffron is an elegant dining establishment specializing in authentic Thai cuisine. Perched on a hillside above the lush Banyan Tree Samui resort, commanding spectacular sunset views across the sea, the menu at Saffron is a combination of traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist and innovative new ones. Some of the ingredients are locally sourced like sea-bass, squid, tiger prawn and ...

Inspired by the flavours and colours of the season, Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin offers a new Spring Degustation Menu focusing on Italian-influenced dishes using a few locally sourced ingredients as well as international produce.  Open for dinner only, Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin at the Bvlgari Resort Bali is an intimate 36-seat restaurant that serves creative interpretations of classic Italian cuisine blended with local, organic ingredients all paired with the refined techniques and the great creativity of Alessandro Mazzali, the Italian Resident Head Chef under the guidance of Chef Luca Fantin.  The chef has created a thoughtful, innovative new seasonal tasting menu that translates the flavours and colours of the season for diners to enjoy. Guests can choose betwe...

Looking for the most sumptuous Sunday Brunch in Bali? The perfect answer is Bella Cucina located at InterContinental Bali Resort that serves Mediterranean Sunday Brunch in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Bella Cucina is one of those places offering just the right setting for those leisurely times that really make your Sunday worthwhile. Bella Cucina invites brunch enthusiasts to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of the Mediterranean every Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. Inspired by the rich tapestry of Mediterranean flavors, Chef Romain Levefre and his talented team have curated a menu that promises to tantalize the taste buds of even the most discerning palates.  Guests can feast on an extensive selection of dishes from classic Italian delicacies to exquisite Frenc...

Breakfast is no doubt the most important meal of the day and “breakfast hopping” would definitely make your breakfast experience even more satisfying.  Alma Resort, a luxury resort on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula offers a hearty breakfast hopping journey entailing four different dining establishments. This unusual experience involves starting out at Alma Resort’s Alma Garden before moving to La Casa, Alma Food Court and finally Alma Lounge to sample their rich and varied breakfasts in the same morning.  Alma Garden beats at the heart of the resort, with live cooking stations that evoke a marketplace atmosphere serving the likes of Vietnamese soups and omelettes made right before the guests’ eyes. Serving an extensive buffet breakfast with Vietnamese, Asian and Western favour...

Cédric Grolet - one of the most globally-renowned pastry chefs, opened the doors to his first eponymous pâtisserie in Asia on 14 September 2023.  Cedric Grolet Singapore at COMO Orchard is Grolet’s fourth shop after his Paris (La Pâtisserie du Meurice par Cédric Grolet, Cédric Grolet Opera) and London (Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley) openings. ́ Voted best pastry chef in the world by Grand Tables du Monde and World’s 50 Best Restaurants, he is renowned for his trompel'oeil artistry. Grolet’s exquisitely modern creations are beloved by pastry fans worldwide and have garnered an astounding following of 8.2 million on Instagram alone.  Step into the twin universes of fruits and flowers, where every piece on display is a feast for the eyes and tastebuds. Alongside a selection of ...