Food

Bedrock launched its second restaurant in September 2021 – Bedrock Origin – at the new Oasia Resort Sentosa. As with the original outlet, Bedrock Origin also aims to make a mark when it comes to steaks while reflecting its coastal location thru a selection of seafood items as well. In support of Oasia Resort Sentosa’s wellness lifestyle, Bedrock Origin also offers plant-based alternatives and keto-friendly options.

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The interiors of Bedrock Origin can be best described as sleek, with hues of olive and plum blending into the leather furniture giving it that flexibility between day and night. At night, the dim mood lighting evokes the masculinity typically associated with steakhouses but in the day, the colors serve to accentuate the natural light that comes in from the glass doors. 

bedrock origin alfresco area

For those who prefer alfresco dining, guests can also choose to sit in the shaded verandah and alfresco outdoor terrace. The area offers a mix between outdoor dining tables/chairs as well as more relaxing sofa-style seating. The outdoor area overlooks a relatively quiet section of Sentosa, despite the monorail being only a few steps away.

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firangi superstar (source: firangi superstar)

In an era where traveling has become restrictive and sometimes punishing, there comes an Indian restaurant that aims to satiate an outsider’s or wanderer’s thirst for something new. Firangi Superstar was established only a couple of months back to present a foreigner’s perspective of the vast country. Even the name, which means “foreigner” in Hindi, is a play on this concept. The whimsical interiors draw inspiration from iconic tourist attractions such as the City Palace in Udaipur (made famous by James Bond) as well as Hollywood movies filmed in India such as The Darjeeling Limited. Even without a single bite, one finds that a visit to Firangi Superstar is already a feast for the senses.

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The Chinese Mitten Crab or the Hairy Crab is one of the top autumn delicacies in China. Hairy crab season starts from late September up to the beginning of early December. The crabs originated as a delicacy among the Shanghainese community but has gained popularity in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Chinese communities as well. Crabs caught from Yang Cheng Lake are the most prized. The crustaceans are noted for their golden roe, despite not possessing a particularly sizeable portion of meat. They are typically eaten with vinegar. 

The crabs are obviously alive year-round but the reason why they are an autumn delicacy is because the hairy crabs typically have their sexual awakening in late August and the autumn period is when they breed. It is during this time when the amount of golden roe inside their bodies will be at their peak.

Do note that the Chinese Hairy Crab is different from Japanese Hairy Crab or Horsehair Crab (Kegani).

In Singapore, hairy crab is popular especially in Chinese restaurants where each outlet would roll out its own version of a hairy crab menu. Among households that prepare their own meals, hairy crabs are very popular as well. This particular list shows you how you can have raw or live hairy crab delivered right to your doorstep – often with free delivery. I will also try to present restaurants’ hairy crab menus once they become available. This list is not arranged in any particular order so feel free to compare for the establishment that best suits your needs.

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Origin Grill and Bar first opened towards the end of 2017 at the ground floor of Shangri-la Hotel Singapore, replacing the former Japanese restaurant, Nadaman. In those few short years, it has risen above the ranks of Singapore’s best steakhouses with a menu that has undergone a few changes over the years but with a keen focus on different cuts of beef from various regions.

Origin is not only about the steaks as well. It’s equally known for its wide array of cocktails and wines. Some of the non-beef dishes are also pretty stellar. 

I returned to Origin on the eve of more restrictions in Singapore’s dining scene. Both the main dining hall and bar area were busy with parties of 5 going for their last meetups in a while.

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Those looking for a relatively hidden or obscure place to dine in Singapore might be surprised to find one right smack in the city’s shopping district. Four Seasons Singapore recently renovated the outdoor area of One Ninety Bar, calling this extension [email protected] Although [email protected] is not really marketed as a separate venue, the lush ambiance and presence of verdant foliage make it look like so. [email protected] also has a distinct menu, with a keen focus on seasonal greens and plant-based options. As an extension of the bar, one can also find a myriad of drinks here with a similar focus.

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Sims Vista Market and Food Centre which is located in 49 Sims Place and a few minutes walk from Aljunied MRT Station, has always seemed pretty underrated to me. Size-wise, it is considered quite a big hawker centre with 5 “blocks” translating to at least 10 rows of food stalls. At first glance, the size of this hawker centre seems disproportional to the neighborhood it is serving. A casual visit revealing a number of stalls with limited opening hours and even some totally vacant ones seem to reinforce this observation. 

To understand why such a large hawker centre is built in a neighborhood of modest size, it is more apt to derive some perspective on the estate of Sims Drive/Sims Place. It used to be a denser neighborhood than it is today. The area around Sims Drive used to be filled with HDB blocks that have been slowly demolished over the years. Some of the HDB blocks have been replaced with condos, condos under construction or are empty lots now waiting for the next government tender. There are still some of the older HDB blocks that remain inhabited. These were constructed in 1976 – the same year Sims Vista Market and Food Centre was built. It was upgraded in 1976 and underwent its most recent renovation in 2021. I used to be quite bothered by the rather dark environment (even in the day) as well as the number of pigeons flocking to feed on scraps – but these issues were mostly taken cared of after the 2021 renovation.

Sims Vista Market and Food Centre is one of my most frequently visited hawker centers in Singapore so here are my recommendations on where to eat the next time you head down here. The stalls are arranged in no particular order.

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