Koal in Singapore has a stellar reputation for their grilled food with Asian-inspired flavours. Its reputation is well-deserved. It was recommended to me on several occasions by Miss XS, and when I finally went, it did not disappoint. When desserts came about, I was blown away by their Hojicha Whisky Tiramisu. Three words that I never would have associated together, but it worked. It was earthy, it was rich, and it was perfection in a...

Fish sauce may have just become my new favourite ingredient. Ever since I discovered this wonder-sauce in Vietnamese Caramelised Chicken, I've been adding it to just about everything I cook, from scrambled eggs to tomato soup (for hot pots). So far, there hadn't been a savoury dish that did not  benefit from a splash of fish sauce and its ensuing unami-bomb.My latest favourite-est dish is this garlic noodles from the New York Times,...