The Hungry Bunny

Along with KazBar , Oosters Belgian Brasserie is a stalwart of the China Square/Far East Square/Capital Square food street. Belgian food has never really been my thing, as I'm no fan of mussels, waffles or beer (it's liquid carbs!), and the aforementioned 3 things are like the trifecta of Belgian cuisine. But we were a little peckish, and in need of light sustenance, so we popped in for a small bite. The Waffles ($10.50) with vanilla ice-cream were pedestrian, and reminded me of their frozen counterparts, and the strawberry syrup tasted like it came straight out of a freshly-popped can. The lackluster Barramundi ($10), served in a kitschy martini glass, reeked of its fishy origins. Best thing here is their happy hour deals; I particularly enjoyed their 1-4-1 South African Cabernet Sauvignon promo ($12). But if you're a purist beer drinker, I'd recommend the very drinkable Pater L Blonde ($12 per pint). Oosters Belgian Brasserie 25 Church Street #01-04 ...

Brussel Sprouts is one of a few names that comes to mind when talking about Belgian food in Singapore. This casual dining establishment is owned by the same people of Saint Pierre, so you know the food's gonna be good. While the food and service are faultless, the fact that the eatery doesn't have an air-conditioned indoor option makes the dining experience less than stellar. A tip is to get tables at the outdoor terrace, you're more likely to catch a cooling riverside breeze there than being confined to the indoor area which is only cooled by fans. We wanted to get the grilled summer vegetable salad, but they were unfortunately out of it. So, at our request, the waitress very kindly agreed to an off-menu starter of Grilled Portobello ($18) served with a side of mesclun leaves drizzled with a sweetish-savoury gomadare dressing comprising mayo, sesame sauce and mirin. Despite the juicy mushrooms being drenched in waaay too much butter, we loved and lapped every bit of ...