🏷 6 new F&B brands opening at Paradigm Mall JB including Luckin Coffee, Pepper Lunch & Beryl’s
✏ By Iman Sofia
Paradigm Mall JB is expanding its dining selection with incoming food and beverage brands, including Luckin Coffee, Beryl’s, and Pepper Lunch, with most openings scheduled between August and October. The roundup is useful for shoppers planning future visits, outlining expected opening timelines, signature menu items and app-based offers where relevant.
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/new-food-and-beverage-openings-paradigm-mall-johor-bahru-malaysia-jul-2026/
✏ By Iman Sofia
Paradigm Mall JB is expanding its dining selection with incoming food and beverage brands, including Luckin Coffee, Beryl’s, and Pepper Lunch, with most openings scheduled between August and October. The roundup is useful for shoppers planning future visits, outlining expected opening timelines, signature menu items and app-based offers where relevant.
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/new-food-and-beverage-openings-paradigm-mall-johor-bahru-malaysia-jul-2026/
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🏷 10 hawker stalls to satisfy your pig blood curd cravings in Singapore
✏ By Vivian Lim
Pig blood curd has returned to Singapore after the 27-year ban ended in Apr 2026, but hawker stalls serving it remain limited. The roundup highlights places across Singapore where it appears in fish soup, pork noodles, kway chap, lok lok, mala and other dishes, noting prices, locations and flavour differences. It is most useful…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/pig-blood-curd-hawker-stalls-food-guide-singapore/
✏ By Vivian Lim
Pig blood curd has returned to Singapore after the 27-year ban ended in Apr 2026, but hawker stalls serving it remain limited. The roundup highlights places across Singapore where it appears in fish soup, pork noodles, kway chap, lok lok, mala and other dishes, noting prices, locations and flavour differences. It is most useful…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/pig-blood-curd-hawker-stalls-food-guide-singapore/
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🏷 New in town: 886 Taiwan Ye Shi: Free $15.90++ noodles for first 886 customers at Changi Airport
✏ By Vivian Lim
886 Taiwan Ye Shi has opened at Changi Airport Terminal 3, bringing Taiwanese street food and themed décor, with soft launch and grand opening promotions including free lanterns and selected noodle giveaways on specific dates. The review highlights signature dishes, pricing and tasting notes, making it useful for travellers and diners seeking Taiwanese flavours…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/886-taiwan-ye-shi-opens-singapore-jul-2026/
✏ By Vivian Lim
886 Taiwan Ye Shi has opened at Changi Airport Terminal 3, bringing Taiwanese street food and themed décor, with soft launch and grand opening promotions including free lanterns and selected noodle giveaways on specific dates. The review highlights signature dishes, pricing and tasting notes, making it useful for travellers and diners seeking Taiwanese flavours…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/886-taiwan-ye-shi-opens-singapore-jul-2026/
🏷 POPMART’s 1st POP BAKERY opens 30 Jul 2026
✏ By Yi Xuan
POPMART will open its newest retail store and Southeast Asia’s first POP BAKERY at WEAVE in Resorts World Sentosa on 30 Jul 2026, combining collectables with a themed bakery experience across two storeys. The preview outlines what visitors can expect, notes that menu details remain unconfirmed, and suggests the opening is best suited for…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/pop-mart-first-pop-bakery-opens-singapore-jul-2026/
✏ By Yi Xuan
POPMART will open its newest retail store and Southeast Asia’s first POP BAKERY at WEAVE in Resorts World Sentosa on 30 Jul 2026, combining collectables with a themed bakery experience across two storeys. The preview outlines what visitors can expect, notes that menu details remain unconfirmed, and suggests the opening is best suited for…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/pop-mart-first-pop-bakery-opens-singapore-jul-2026/
🏷 Things to do in Singapore in July 2026
✏ By Vivian Lim
Singapore’s July 2026 calendar spans concerts, art festivals, immersive exhibitions, food events, workshops and community gatherings, alongside photography competitions and family-friendly activities. Covering venues across the island with prices from free entry to ticketed experiences, it is best suited to residents and visitors planning school holiday outings or weekend plans based on their interests,…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/best-things-to-do-july-2026-guide/
✏ By Vivian Lim
Singapore’s July 2026 calendar spans concerts, art festivals, immersive exhibitions, food events, workshops and community gatherings, alongside photography competitions and family-friendly activities. Covering venues across the island with prices from free entry to ticketed experiences, it is best suited to residents and visitors planning school holiday outings or weekend plans based on their interests,…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/best-things-to-do-july-2026-guide/
🏷 Kopi Khuat: KL’s newest kopitiam serving viral butter kaya toast, Hainanese chicken chop & rich curry laksa
✏ By Iman Sofia
Kopi Khuat in Desa Sri Hartamas is a newly opened kopitiam serving reasonably priced, generously portioned dishes such as Signature Kaya Toast, Hainanese Chicken Chop and Curry Laksa, with notes on drinks, access and parking. Best suited to office workers, families and anyone dining nearby, it offers a dependable lunch option despite limited parking…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/kopi-khuat-malaysia/
✏ By Iman Sofia
Kopi Khuat in Desa Sri Hartamas is a newly opened kopitiam serving reasonably priced, generously portioned dishes such as Signature Kaya Toast, Hainanese Chicken Chop and Curry Laksa, with notes on drinks, access and parking. Best suited to office workers, families and anyone dining nearby, it offers a dependable lunch option despite limited parking…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/kopi-khuat-malaysia/
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🏷 Katong Sin Chew: Family-run heritage bakery with nostalgic curry buns since 1962
✏ By Gillian Lim
Katong Sin Chew, a family-run bakery in Bedok operating since 1962, specialises in traditional breads, buns and cakes that continue to draw loyal queues for its freshly baked Curry Buns and Coconut Buns. The review highlights its nostalgic appeal, batch-baked approach and consistently well-executed offerings, including pandan chiffon cake, Swiss rolls and cup cakes,…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/katong-sin-chew-singapore/
✏ By Gillian Lim
Katong Sin Chew, a family-run bakery in Bedok operating since 1962, specialises in traditional breads, buns and cakes that continue to draw loyal queues for its freshly baked Curry Buns and Coconut Buns. The review highlights its nostalgic appeal, batch-baked approach and consistently well-executed offerings, including pandan chiffon cake, Swiss rolls and cup cakes,…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/katong-sin-chew-singapore/
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🏷 Dunman Food Centre wanton mee showdown: Joo Chiat Ah Huat vs Dunman Road
✏ By Aaron Tan
Dunman Food Centre houses two well-known wanton mee stalls with different histories and styles, making it a useful stop for diners comparing classic Singapore renditions. This comparison reviews the S$4 bowls from Joo Chiat Ah Huat Wanton Noodle and Dunman Road Char Siew Wan Ton Mee, concluding that Joo Chiat Ah Huat offers the…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/dunman-food-centre-wanton-mee-showdown-singapore/
✏ By Aaron Tan
Dunman Food Centre houses two well-known wanton mee stalls with different histories and styles, making it a useful stop for diners comparing classic Singapore renditions. This comparison reviews the S$4 bowls from Joo Chiat Ah Huat Wanton Noodle and Dunman Road Char Siew Wan Ton Mee, concluding that Joo Chiat Ah Huat offers the…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/dunman-food-centre-wanton-mee-showdown-singapore/
🏷 2612 Little Vietnam Cuisine: Soul-comforting pho & fried spring rolls by husband & wife duo in Toa Payoh
✏ By Gillian Lim
2612 Little Vietnam Cuisine, a Vietnamese stall in Toa Payoh run by a husband-and-wife team, focuses on pho, banh mi and other traditional dishes made with sauces imported from Vietnam. The review highlights its flavourful beef pho, well-executed fried spring rolls and value-driven pricing, while noting some inconsistency in the beef slices, making it…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/2612-little-vietnam-cuisine-singapore/
✏ By Gillian Lim
2612 Little Vietnam Cuisine, a Vietnamese stall in Toa Payoh run by a husband-and-wife team, focuses on pho, banh mi and other traditional dishes made with sauces imported from Vietnam. The review highlights its flavourful beef pho, well-executed fried spring rolls and value-driven pricing, while noting some inconsistency in the beef slices, making it…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/2612-little-vietnam-cuisine-singapore/
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🏷 25 best buffets in Singapore: Ultimate all-you-can-eat guide for all occasions [Jul 2026]
✏ By Pavin Chopra
Singapore’s buffet scene spans international hotel spreads, Japanese, Korean, halal and speciality concepts, with options ranging from value-for-money meals to premium seafood feasts. The selection is useful for diners choosing buffets for family gatherings, celebrations or specific cuisines, while comparing locations, signature dishes and pricing across restaurants in different parts of the island.
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/best-buffets-singapore/
✏ By Pavin Chopra
Singapore’s buffet scene spans international hotel spreads, Japanese, Korean, halal and speciality concepts, with options ranging from value-for-money meals to premium seafood feasts. The selection is useful for diners choosing buffets for family gatherings, celebrations or specific cuisines, while comparing locations, signature dishes and pricing across restaurants in different parts of the island.
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/best-buffets-singapore/
🏷 Penang’s 1st waterfront mall opens this September with 300 shops & stunning seafront dining
✏ By Iman Sofia
The Waterfront Shoppes at The Light City is set to open in Penang in September 2026 as the island’s first waterfront shopping mall, combining over 300 retail and dining outlets with a heritage food hall showcasing local dishes. Convenient for both locals and tourists via the Penang Bridge and future LRT link, it is…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/the-waterfront-shoppes-opening-penang-malaysia-jul-2026/
✏ By Iman Sofia
The Waterfront Shoppes at The Light City is set to open in Penang in September 2026 as the island’s first waterfront shopping mall, combining over 300 retail and dining outlets with a heritage food hall showcasing local dishes. Convenient for both locals and tourists via the Penang Bridge and future LRT link, it is…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/the-waterfront-shoppes-opening-penang-malaysia-jul-2026/
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🏷 Restaurant-quality Jejudony Jeju Premium Pork available at selected Sheng Siong supermarkets & Meidi-Ya
✏ By Aaron Tan
Jejudony Jeju Premium Pork is now available at 15 selected Sheng Siong outlets, Meidi-Ya, and online via RedMart, making premium Korean pork more accessible in Singapore. The article outlines four restaurant-quality cuts, suggested cooking methods and where to buy them, making it useful for home cooks planning Korean BBQ or home meals with authentic…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/jejudony-premium-jeju-pork-sheng-siong-singapore-jul-2026/
✏ By Aaron Tan
Jejudony Jeju Premium Pork is now available at 15 selected Sheng Siong outlets, Meidi-Ya, and online via RedMart, making premium Korean pork more accessible in Singapore. The article outlines four restaurant-quality cuts, suggested cooking methods and where to buy them, making it useful for home cooks planning Korean BBQ or home meals with authentic…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/jejudony-premium-jeju-pork-sheng-siong-singapore-jul-2026/
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🏷 17-day, 30-stall pasar malam with $7.50 stinky tofu & $3 bird nest drink
✏ By Vivian Lim
Pasir Ris’ 17-day pasar malam, running from 17 Jul to 2 Aug 2026 at the junction of Blocks 428 and 105, spans both sides of a traffic junction with around 30 stalls and no dedicated dining area. The review highlights standout picks including stinky tofu, drinks and a Korean-style egg roll, noting it is…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/pasir-ris-pasar-malam-singapore-jul-2026/
✏ By Vivian Lim
Pasir Ris’ 17-day pasar malam, running from 17 Jul to 2 Aug 2026 at the junction of Blocks 428 and 105, spans both sides of a traffic junction with around 30 stalls and no dedicated dining area. The review highlights standout picks including stinky tofu, drinks and a Korean-style egg roll, noting it is…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/pasir-ris-pasar-malam-singapore-jul-2026/
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🏷 Neptune Hong Kong Dim Sum: 20 types of steamy treats worth waking up extra early for
✏ By Kendrea Lim
Neptune Hong Kong Dim Sum at Promenade Market @ 84, opposite Marine Parade MRT Exit A, serves old-school Hong Kong-style dim sum from a long-running hawker stall, with the review highlighting xiao long bao, har gow, siew mai, steamed carrot cake and durian spring rolls. Useful for diners seeking traditional dim sum in Singapore;…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/neptune-hong-kong-dim-sum-singapore/
✏ By Kendrea Lim
Neptune Hong Kong Dim Sum at Promenade Market @ 84, opposite Marine Parade MRT Exit A, serves old-school Hong Kong-style dim sum from a long-running hawker stall, with the review highlighting xiao long bao, har gow, siew mai, steamed carrot cake and durian spring rolls. Useful for diners seeking traditional dim sum in Singapore;…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/neptune-hong-kong-dim-sum-singapore/
🏷 10 best free spots for NDP 2026 fireworks to light up your life
✏ By Yi Xuan
Kallang Basin will host the main National Day Parade 2026 fireworks as the parade moves to the National Stadium, and this roundup highlights free viewing spots around the area. It compares each location by comfort, crowd levels and accessibility, includes nearby MRT stations and practical tips, and is best suited for visitors planning where…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/best-2026-ndp-fireworks-spots-guide-singapore/
✏ By Yi Xuan
Kallang Basin will host the main National Day Parade 2026 fireworks as the parade moves to the National Stadium, and this roundup highlights free viewing spots around the area. It compares each location by comfort, crowd levels and accessibility, includes nearby MRT stations and practical tips, and is best suited for visitors planning where…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/best-2026-ndp-fireworks-spots-guide-singapore/
🏷 JB mechanic guide: Cheaper across the border, but are they worth it?
✏ By Rex
Johor Bahru car workshops can reduce maintenance costs for Singapore drivers by 30% to 50% on labour-intensive repairs, tyres and continental car servicing, provided the savings outweigh border-related costs. The guide compares mechanics within about 30 minutes of the Causeway, explains their specialisations, highlights common workshop scams and outlines when crossing into JB is…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/jb-mechanic-guide-johor-bahru-malaysia/
✏ By Rex
Johor Bahru car workshops can reduce maintenance costs for Singapore drivers by 30% to 50% on labour-intensive repairs, tyres and continental car servicing, provided the savings outweigh border-related costs. The guide compares mechanics within about 30 minutes of the Causeway, explains their specialisations, highlights common workshop scams and outlines when crossing into JB is…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/jb-mechanic-guide-johor-bahru-malaysia/
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🏷 Special Chilli Yong Tau Foo: Affordable YTF at $0.60 a piece, open for over 40 years
✏ By Aaron Tan
Special Chilli Yong Tau Foo at Berseh Food Centre offers yong tau foo at S$0.60 per piece with no minimum order, making it one of the more affordable options for a filling hawker meal. The review focuses on its generous ingredient portions, balanced broth, distinctive sweet-spicy chilli sauce and Hakka mee. Best suited for…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/special-chilli-yong-tau-foo-singapore/
✏ By Aaron Tan
Special Chilli Yong Tau Foo at Berseh Food Centre offers yong tau foo at S$0.60 per piece with no minimum order, making it one of the more affordable options for a filling hawker meal. The review focuses on its generous ingredient portions, balanced broth, distinctive sweet-spicy chilli sauce and Hakka mee. Best suited for…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/special-chilli-yong-tau-foo-singapore/
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🏷 Rumah Moq: Hidden dinner spot in JB with decent chicken chop & cheese burger from RM5
✏ By Jacelyn Chong
Rumah Moq in Taman Daya is a Malay-owned roadside stall serving low-cost Western dishes, including a viral RM5 chicken chop, with this review weighing value against quality. Useful for budget-conscious diners, it finds the food decent rather than remarkable, notes limited parking and discreet signage inside Gerai Muafakat MBJB, and suggests the relaxed setting…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/rumah-moq-malaysia/
✏ By Jacelyn Chong
Rumah Moq in Taman Daya is a Malay-owned roadside stall serving low-cost Western dishes, including a viral RM5 chicken chop, with this review weighing value against quality. Useful for budget-conscious diners, it finds the food decent rather than remarkable, notes limited parking and discreet signage inside Gerai Muafakat MBJB, and suggests the relaxed setting…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/rumah-moq-malaysia/
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🏷 Mei Xiang Yuan Satay & Rojak: 48 y.o. stall with $5 youtiao rojak at Woodlands
✏ By Vivian Lim
Mei Xiang Yuan Satay & Rojak at Marsiling Mall Food Centre is a long-running hawker stall reviewed for its satay and youtiao rojak, with notes on pricing, wait time and access from Woodlands MRT. Best suited to those in northern Singapore seeking nearby satay or a youtiao-focused rojak, the satay is reasonably tender but…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/mei-xiang-yuan-satay-and-rojak-singapore/
✏ By Vivian Lim
Mei Xiang Yuan Satay & Rojak at Marsiling Mall Food Centre is a long-running hawker stall reviewed for its satay and youtiao rojak, with notes on pricing, wait time and access from Woodlands MRT. Best suited to those in northern Singapore seeking nearby satay or a youtiao-focused rojak, the satay is reasonably tender but…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/mei-xiang-yuan-satay-and-rojak-singapore/
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🏷 Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice: Famous supper spot with crowds till 2.30am
✏ By Kaye Tan
Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice in Jalan Besar remains a longstanding supper institution, tracing its Hainanese roots to 1930 and serving curry rice with scissor-cut ingredients, pork chop, chicken wing and braised sides across multiple outlets. The review focuses on the original shophouse’s no-frills setting, balanced curry and hearty portions, noting that it…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/beach-road-scissors-cut-curry-rice-singapore/
✏ By Kaye Tan
Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice in Jalan Besar remains a longstanding supper institution, tracing its Hainanese roots to 1930 and serving curry rice with scissor-cut ingredients, pork chop, chicken wing and braised sides across multiple outlets. The review focuses on the original shophouse’s no-frills setting, balanced curry and hearty portions, noting that it…
🔗 Read more: https://sethlui.com/beach-road-scissors-cut-curry-rice-singapore/