Must Try!

Located at the far end of the second floor of Orchard Central, The Tapas Club is the place to go with friends for authentic Spanish dishes at wallet friendly prices. Tapas, or sharing plates, start from $9.90 and nothing on the menu is over $25. Order their homemade Bread with Olive Oil and Vinegar ($5) to start, before moving on to their tapas. Of all that we tried, we liked the tender Beef Cheeks with Idiazabal Cheese ($12.90), the comforting Egg, Potatoes and Ham ($12.90) and the Baby Squid with Fried Egg ($12.90). Be sure to order the Squid Ink Noodles Paella ($25) that is great for sharing in a small group. The unassuming looking dish is surprisingly flavourful and the little charred noodle bits on the base of the pan fondly reminds us of claypot rice. Mix well for maximum satisfaction. End your meal on a sweet note with their Churros with Chocolate Sauce ($8) — it's one of the better churros we've had in a while.
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burppler Hilary See

Every bite was so addictive and at each spoonful it became more appealing. I ordered the Original Poke Shaker and gave a small taste of 2 other bowls realising that my friend's (dynamite kickin') was the best of em all. Each bowl was a beautifully harmonised mixture of flavours and textures and a dainty portion which makes me wnna go back for more.

Definitely price for quality. No doubt! Ordered the omakase dinner w the family. Each pax's about 180++. Will definitely be back for their chirashi don!! ❤️

Located just further down CBD area, I went to this place for my lunch fix. Didn't get caught up w the lunch crowd as I was there early(12pm). Waited for quite awhile for the dishes but boy, it was definitely worth the wait! Super crispy roast duck skin as well as the pork belly(fav). Charsiew's good too, but it'd be better if there's some sweet sauce to bring out the BBQ flavour. Chilli sauce wasn't fantastic, doesn't go well with the meat, a tad too sour for me. Overall, 4/5 for me! Be sure to order their noodles instead of rice. Thank me later.

Espresso cubes, freshly frothed milk topped with a touch of foam.

The "Golden Luck Salt Baked Chicken" is a signature dish at this air-conditioned casual restaurant. It was juicy, subtly fragrant with herbs and mostly tender (except for the thickest part of the breast meat which was a little on the dry side). Although the chilli sauce kicked ass, I thought the chicken was already delicious on its own.
Address: Restoran Tapai Tang
128 Jalan Chengai, Taman Melodies
80250 Johor Bahru
Tel: 07-3333-662

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Located just beside the SMU admin building in town, this little steakhouse is a go-to for inexpensive steaks. With set lunches (including 2 sides) going for only $10, it is no doubt that it has become a popular place for uni students and the working crowd. Signatures includes the Specialty Angus Ribeye and the Teriyaki Chicken Steak. They come in big portions, and there's no GST, service charge!

Still my favourite place for waffles and icecream.

Sarnies will be collaborating with The Lokal, which I heard it is all about using the best raw ingredients to make the kind of food that everybody loves. The Lokal is soon to open sometime in June. Coffee will be from Sarnies; could this possibly be Sarnies number 2, let's wait and see!

Flat White at it's best

At this two-storey shophouse along Bukit Timah, bring a small group of friends and for a hearty brunch. Go for the 62 degree eggs benedict with smoked salmon ($22), and finish with the slighty odd but insanely delicious French Toast that comes with fried bananas, and is stuffed with chicken, spinach and mushrooms and finally smothered in strawberry-smoked maple syrup. Photo by Mandy Lynn