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It actually pains me to be writing this because I feel like this place is my little secret. I honestly think this is the best and most authentic Thai food in Singapore (the Grilled Pork is divine) and the prices are crazy affordable as well.  It doesn't have the best location though, amid the Thai discos in Golden Mile but hey, the food here is so good, you'll learn to look past it. Price Range: $5 to $10 Address: 5001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Complex #01-51/52/66C, Singapore 199588 Read more Lola's Cafe Reviews on TSL.

There's nothing but good things to say about this fuss free little neighbourhood cafe. They serve casual food and are well known for their brunch served from 10am to 3pm. So even when you wake up at 12pm you can still get great breakfast food. It doesn't hurt that they don't charge GST or service tax! Price Range: $5 to $16 Address: 5 Simon Road, Singapore 545893 Read more Lola's Cafe Reviews on TSL.

If you invite a friend over to Singapore, where would you bring this guest? To share your favourite local dishes, to bring them to a place of interest, to show a slice of Singapore. This got me thinking, “Where would you bring them and why?” In fact, I have been asked this question countless times. While food is always the focus, my choices could have a combination of hawker centres, cafes and restaurants. Of course, “must-eat” is rather subjective. Some tourists would go through The Michelin Guide; some would want to eat the iconic dishes (like Tian Tian and Song Fa); while others rather go to where the locals eat. Some factors for my choices – it should be worth going or have certain significance, hopefully be near an MRT station for convenience, and within walking distance to some of Singapore’s most famous landmarks. I do agree it can be a “touristy” list. So allow me to suggest 26 places to bring this friend of mine. The A-Z List Of Where To Eat, Where To Go Around ...

Several good food centres start with “A” actually – Amoy Street Food Centre, ABC Brickworks Food Centre, and Alexandra Village Food Centre. Amoy Street Food Centre located in the central business district continues to offer quality hawker fare at very affordable prices. Located just a few minutes’ walk away from Telok Ayer and Tanjong Pagar MRT stations, the place is very crowded during lunchtime when office workers head down in droves for lunch, although that is also the only time most of the stalls are open. One of the highly recommended stalls is “A Noodle Story” which serves “Singapore-style ramen”, and is also listed on the Michelin Bib Gourmand. You get a bowl with Japanese style charshu, soy-flavoured braised egg, Hong Kong style wontons, potato wrapper prawn fritter for that crunch. Address: Amoy Street Food Centre 7 Maxwell Road Singapore 069111 MRT: Tanjong Pagar MRT Exit G)

Two words: Pandan cake. Some friends overseas always get me to ‘tompang’ a few of Bengawan Solo’s pandan chiffon cakes when I travel, especially to Hong Kong. On a usual day, I get just one slice, and enjoy the pillowy soft goodness, humming that famous song in my head, “Bengawan Solo, Riwayatmu ini…” JJ Lin brought this cake to a Chinese variety show to share with other celebs, and this got more popular than ever. Address: Various, such as Ion Orchard, Takashimaya, Plaza Singapura MRT: Orchard MRT After the slice: Shopping at Orchard Road.

Rarely do I get so excited about a buffet restaurant. Colony at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore has a gorgeous British-colonial setting. Eight different conservatory kitchens incorporating live cooking offer Singapore heritage cuisine and more. One place where you can bring your foreign friends to try out our local delicacies all at one go. While you are here, it is a necessity to leave with the signature Colony Laksa with Homemade Lobster Ball. The gravy is lemak (coconut-y), mildly spicy and out-and-out satisfying. Address: Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039799 MRT: Promenade After the meal: A short walk to Singapore Flyer, that giant Ferris wheel, for a different view of Singapore.