Singapore’s Must‑Try Week: 5 essential foods and drinks, plus the rolling food festival

Singapore’s Must‑Try Week: 5 essential foods and drinks, plus the rolling food festival

Weekend Comfort Food Craze: Your Kitchen, Your New Favorite Restaurant

Picture this: the clock’s ticking, the late‑night craving’s building, and your phone’s buzzing with delivery deals that feel like a personal invitation to indulge. Restaurants island‑wide are rolling out exclusive menus and fresh flavors that will have your taste buds doing the happy dance.

What’s Hot Right Now?

  • Ramen Revelations – Think steaming bowls that feel like a virtual hug, packed with miso, pork, and that perfect slurpee of broth.
  • Seafood Splash – Fresh catches from the bay, tossed into dishes that make you feel like you’re dining on a maritime adventure.
  • Roast Chicken Royalty – Juicy, buttery slices that age‑gracefully for the “crown roast” crowd.
  • Festival‑Forward Flavors – New take‑away specials that are popping up just in time for the National Day celebrations.

Why This Is Your Week to Shine

With the National Day long weekend still a few days away, it’s the perfect moment to try something fresh and exciting. Whether you’re cooking solo or sharing a meal with a squad, these delivery exclusives bring a little gourmet magic right to your doorstep. So, why not spice up your home‑cooked routine and let the flavors do the talking?

Humpback launches new seafood dishes

Humpback’s Seafood Omakase Box: A Flavor Fiesta

If you’re looking to treat yourself to a culinary adventure that feels like a passport-free trip around the ocean, Humpback’s Seafood Omakase Box (priced at $85 for two people) is exactly the ticket you need. Chef Polo Seah’s menu turns straightforward fish into a nuanced food fantasy.

What the Box Holds

  • Smoked haddock with onion marmalade – a smoky, sweet bite that socks you into the sea.
  • Yellowfin tuna tartare with black truffle vinaigrette – fresh, bold, and the kind of dish that makes you raise an eyebrow.
  • Scallop-kumquat pairing – a citrusy burst that leaves your palate tingling and your appetite still asking for more.
  • …and several other surprises that blend raw, cured, and cooked delights.

With nine distinct flavor personalities, this box is a true culinary roller coaster you won’t want to miss.

New on the Menu: Lucky Swimmers

Step into the sushi arena with a treat that warms the belly and justifies the hype: the “Paor Dream Trio”. Grab:

  • Plump oysters – the briny bubbles you’ve been craving.
  • Tiger prawns – a spark of spice that feels like a sunset on your tongue.

If you’re feeling truly adventurous, go full-on with the Sri Lankan Whole Crab (priced at $65). A whole, glossy wonder that’s perfect for a dramatic centerpiece.

Why You Should Order

These dishes are not just food; they’re an experience wrapped in a simple order form. Plus, you’ll get free delivery on orders over $100—the kind of bonus that lets you shout “yes” to a discount while you let sluggish traffic do the work.

Ready to turn your kitchen into a seafood epic? Hit that “Order” button now—your taste buds will thank you.

Iko introduces ramen delivery menu

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Meet IKO: the Fresh‑In‑town Japan‑bar That’s Turning Ramen Into a Love‑Story

In just three months, IKO has gone from a new‑to‑town pop‑up to a hot spot for ramen lovers, and the vibe is all comfort food vibes.

Menu Highlights – You Can’t Miss These

  • Prawn Ramen – $12
    Ale‑fresh prawns swimming in that classic broth, perfect for a quick-fire bite.
  • Hokkaido Scallop Ramen – $17
    Those scallops bring that buttery, dreamy finish to your bowl.
  • The Luxe – $28
    Think bbq of the lobster, prawns, scissors, bamboo shoot and onset egg – a lobsters’ dream, honestly.

Delivery & Take‑away Info

Take it out or get it delivered! But act fast – the offer ends Aug 18, ’21.

Enjoy a 30% discount on all drinks when you pair them with any food order from Monday to Saturday.

How to Order

Drop us a line on WhatsApp at +65 8866 5218 and pick your ramen favorite.

Free delivery kicks in at orders over S$60. However, the minimum spend for delivery is S$30.

Need More Fun?

Check out the New restaurants and cafes in Singapore this month (August 2021) for a full scoop on the local food scene and other places to try.

Help A Phat Cat Collective stay alive

Help Keep the Retro Arcade & Steampunk Vibes Alive!

What’s Happening?

Meet A Phat Cat Collective—your go‑to crew for the retro arcade bar Nineteen80 and the steampunk lounge Rails. They’ve been grooving the nights for 17 month‑s worth of hard work, but the costs are piling up.

Why You Should Grit Your Teeth and Give

The Staying Alive crowdfunding effort is the lifeline they need. Your donation can help ease the collective’s financial strain and keep the spaces buzzing.

This Week’s Boozy Bounty

  • Flash Sale Thursday, Aug 5: Grab Plantation White Rum ($65), Tried & True Vodka ($65), or Tenu Gin (S$92) in a bottle rush.
  • Long Weekend Deal – Aug 8: Share a jug of sangria (five servings) for only $45. Who says you can’t toast to survive?

How to Send a Helping Hand

Order any of the highlighted drinks, or simply add a donation to your cart. And hey—if your order hits $78 or more, you’ll get free delivery!

Join the Fight!

Let’s keep Nineteen80 and Rails alive. Drop a few bucks, grab a drink, or share the love with your friends. Together, we’ll keep the neon glow and the gears turning for another thrilling night.

A French summer experience from Sofitel Singapore City Centre

Sofitel Singapore City Centre’s Corn‑Fed Chicken: The Ultimate Summer Comfort Food

Ever dreamed of a French summer classic served in Singapore? Sofitel’s Rotisserie Whole Corn‑Fed Chicken turns that dream into a delicious reality. At SGD 52, this dish is ready to be devoured right at home or in the hotel (when the dining services are back up and running).

How It’s Cooked

The star of the show is a whole chicken fed on corn, marinated in a zesty herb blend—think garlic, rosemary, thyme, and basil. It’s then slow‑roasted on a rotisserie so it stays tender and juicy.

Flavor Pairings

Each meal includes two specialty sauces, and you get to decide what tickles your taste buds:

  • Classic Picks: Red wine, basil pesto, and chimichurri—easy to love, hard to forget.
  • Asian Flair: XO sauce, Szechuan pepper, or a creamy satay—kick up the heat without leaving the continent.

Order & Delivery

Place your order through Sofitel’s online portal (just a click away). Delivery comes with a SGD 10 fee if you spend at least SGD 50—pretty reasonable for a dish that could win a Michelin star in a gustatory showdown.

Give your palate a vacation—tailored for Singapore’s sunny days—and let that French comfort food bring the sunny vibes to your table.

All new feastival: A food festival on wheels

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Singapore’s Food Explosion: 28 Restaurants Roll Out Killer New Menus

It’s not just a bland, one‑off menu—this culinary carnival is about turning your home into a gourmet playground. Thirty‑eight of Singapore’s hottest kitchens are serving up fresh twists that’ll make even the most seasoned table‑toppers swoon.

What’s on the Menu?

  • Miss Vanda (Labyrinth) – reimagined Sweet & Sour Pork Donburi for $18. A nod to a Hainanese classic, but with a Western spin that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
  • 24‑hour marinated Boneless Crispy Har Cheong Chicken Wings for $12.50. Think of it as a crispy, savory hug in each bite.
  • Madame Fan – exclusive Drink Sum Experience for $108. Three bottled cocktails that will make your evening feel like a private wine showcase.
  • The Neon Pigeon’s COOP – Yakiniku Steak Sandwich for $19, piled high with beef slices, caramelised onions, soy‑butter mushrooms, and a buttery sauce that’s pure heaven.

How Do You Get It?

All these goodies can be ordered through Chope until August 15, 2021. Just pick your favourite dish, lock in a table, and let the culinary magic begin.

Why Bother?

Everyone’s looking for a new excuse to dine in style. These creative dishes not only bring sense of novelty to your home but also provide actors for your next dinner‑party playlist.

More to Explore

Want a taste of something outdoors? Check out the durian market, laksa pao fan, and more—you might just find the next big thing for your next foodie adventure.

Stay tuned for more mouth‑watering insights from City Nomads.