The Hague is also known as ‘the Widow of the Dutch Indies’. After World War II and through the 1960s, hundreds of thousands of Dutch, Dutch-Indonesian and Indonesian-Chinese people amongst others, repatriated to the Netherlands. For many, it was the first time they had ever set foot in the Netherlands.
Berempah by Reza in Holland opened its doors in January and it's quickly become my favourite Indonesian restaurant in the Netherlands. With 156K followers on his YouTube channel, Chef Reza already had a strong following and gained immediate traction since the restaurant launched. On his channel “Reza in
Along Rotterdam’s busy Weena, you’ll find Bento Cafe, quietly nestled between a row of hair salons. It’s an unassuming food spot with a relaxed atmosphere—minimalist décor, lounge meets hip hop music playing in the background, and a focus on delicious and honest food. The wide open
In the heart of Rotterdam’s harbour, Chef Kelvin Lin is leading a culinary revolution with Hidden Gem, his latest venture that redefines the food court experience. Set inside an industrial building with striking black steel frames and floor-to-ceiling windows, Hidden Gem is a pop-up restaurant and what Chef Lin
Just across the Singaporean border in a small Malaysian fishing village called Kukup, lies High King Seafood – a place where fresh seafood is served every day. Their extensive menu is best enjoyed with a large group of people, so when my Malaysian colleagues invited me for lunch, I couldn’t
This summer I went back to Singapore and stayed in a quaint little neighbourhood called Katong. I love staying here, because the area is well-known for the abundance of food choices. Here are five food locations you must try out on your next visit to Singapore! Roland Restaurant Located behind
Tucked away on a quiet street behind the bustling Denneweg in The Hague, the recently opened Moose Restaurant showcases a gorgeous menu where vegetables take centre stage. This cosy eatery, the brainchild of Thom Bos and Brazilian chef Giovanni Cristofoli, offers a menu that highlights seasonal and wood-fired vegetables in
Whenever I visit Singapore, I start preparing my list of must-eat local dishes and must-try food places. Fook Kin restaurant has been on my must-try list for a while now. They specialise in Cantonese-style BBQ meat and I couldn’t think of anyone better than Singapore food connoisseur KF Seetoh
Chef Diego Buik set up his hamburger restaurant in Rotterdam five years ago and he’s about to embark onto a new project.
Proud French owners Edouard Gaudin and chef Alexandre Martiano recently opened Frenchie’s Burgers, a no-nonsense dining experience that serves high-quality hamburgers. I immediately feel welcome at Frenchie’s as I’m greeted with a big warm smile by owner Edouard. With a lot of enthusiasm Edouard explains how their
A few years ago I had Tensai Ramen’s Shirunashi Tan Tan Men and that bowl of ramen hasn’t left my mind since. With its new interior, Tensai Ramen continues to strive noodle excellence with every bowl of ramen served. I have a weak spot for dry noodles. Preferably
Il Tartufo has been recommended by almost everyone I know who lives in the city that is celebrated for its iconic Dutch blue pottery, Delft. Located alongside a beautiful picturesque canal, this rustic Italian restaurant attracts many hungry customers on a daily basis. When we arrived at Il Tartufo, I