Best of Tatler Singapore: The best restaurants in Johor Bahru to visit for an indulgent dim sum fix

DINING

Yum cha across the border

Cross the causeway and find a myriad of Cantonese dim sum restaurants serving up both classic and innovative creations (Photo: Getty Images)

Dim sum restaurants in Singapore are aplenty—from modern interpretations at Madame Fan to timeless classics at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, there’s something for every taste bud.

But, if you find yourself getting tired of frequenting the same joints, why not venture beyond the border? Not only is Johor Bahru loved for its ever-growing cafe scene and delectable seafood, the Malaysian city is also home to an array of no-frills yum cha spots that put the spotlight on traditional Cantonese dim sum creations.

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STYLE

The best novelty bags to collect now, from couture fries to bird clutches

Loewe’s take on a tomato-inspired novelty bag (Photo: Loewe)

A pigeon walks into a fashion show. This is not the start of a joke but a scene from the Spring/Summer 2023 season, when JW Anderson debuted a hyperrealistic bird-shaped clutch that quickly became one of the most talked-about accessories of the year. Absurd? Perhaps. But the reception captured something of the cultural moment: a hunger for fashion that sparks conversation, or at the very least, a double take.

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HOMES

Discover these hidden rooms and secret doors inside luxurious residences

This large display shelf swivels to reveal a private hideaway (Photo: Jasper Yu)

Hidden doors and concealed passageways have long captivated our imagination, bringing to mind tales of mystery and adventure. But they’re not just embedded in ancient castles and rustic residences; they’re making their way into contemporary homes, too.

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LIFESTYLE

Boyce Avenue on staying relevant in the age of algorithmic music

The Boyce Avenue brothers, Daniel, Alejandro and Fabian Manzano (Photo: Alyssa Shrock Photography)

“The band was born the day [Alejandro] was born,” jokes Daniel Manzano, one of the three brothers that make up Boyce Avenue.

The band of brothers, comprising Daniel, Alejandro and Fabian Manzano, rose to fame in 2007 when the trio began sharing their acoustic covers on YouTube and MySpace. Over the years, they grew to become one of the most successful cover bands, garnering over 16 million subscribers on YouTube. But the band’s roots began long before fame arrived for them.

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POWER & PURPOSE

Hey Taylor is the first hybrid women’s health clinic transforming care in Singapore

Eve Lee, co-founder and CEO, Dr Jody Paige Goh, co-founder and CMO, and Patrina Chua, brand lead of Hey Taylor (Photo: Hey Taylor)

Healthcare isn’t always built with women in mind. And when it comes to women-specific care, it’s often siloed, transactional or riddled with waitlists and generic advice. Hey Taylor, Singapore’s first hybrid clinic and app model, takes a different approach—one that feels both refreshingly common sense and quietly radical.

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