Best pecan pies in Singapore

Treacly, rich and crowned with a layer of toasted pecan halves, pecan pies are a joy to savour. And there’s more reason to do so this time of the year when it makes its appearance on many Christmas menus. A quintessential Southern festive dessert, it’s believed to have been created in the late 19th century. Variations abound and when you’ve got your hands on a scrumptious one, enjoy it with sips of Bourbon or relish it like we do, with freshly brewed coffee. Here’s our round-up of the best in town.

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Best bara chirashis in Singapore

For a commoner’s dish that dates back to the early Edo period, from the Okoyama Prefecture, today’s abundant versions of bara chirashi are still humble and satisfying affairs. Loosely translated as ‘bara’, chopped fish scattered randomly over rice, this colourful bowl of goodness is the ideal comfort food for those hankering for a one-stop sashimi meal. While the assortment of raw fish varies from house to house, the ocean delights should be perfectly cubed, marinated and sitting atop a bed of vinegared short grain sushi rice, garnished with freshly grated wasabi, tobiko and tamago. Douzo meshiagare.