Charmaine Sim was amazed that her $70 order from GrabFood took only 10 minutes to prepare. So imagine the horror when the 25-year-old social worker showed up at Ice Edge Cafe along Kovan Road, only to be greeted by a demolished storefront. Taking to TikTok on Tuesday (Sept 13), Sim shared how GrabFood had accepted her order from her "favourite.
It isn't just central Singapore which has all the best eats anymore. These days, you can count on cafe-hopping fun in the 'hoods, among them the up-and-coming region of Serangoon and Kovan. This northeastern area is known for fabulous hawker grub, but it's seen an influx of trendy restaurants, cafes, and bakeries in recent years. Here's the lowdown on where.