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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Singapore

From hawker stalls serving minced pork noodles to Michelin-starred tasting menus, Peranakan fine dining to iconic chilli crabs, the food-loving Little Red Dot is full of surprises

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Singapore possesses one of the most diverse food scenes on the planet, and not just because the mega city is home to Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan, French, Japanese, Korean, and Italian restaurants. The experiences available in the city are also stupefyingly different, from credit card-denting tasting menus in Michelin star-decorated fine dining to world-renowned hawker centers where you can still dine for a (relative) steal. The options are simply mind-boggling.

A clutch of new restaurants serving Asian-inspired contemporary cuisine have opened in the city recently, including Indian, Chinese, and Malay venues helmed by a cadre of noteworthy young chefs. Notwithstanding some closures, the restaurant industry has remained remarkably resilient during the pandemic; locals are out in droves again at their favorite kopitiams (coffee shops), queues snake at popular stalls for roti prata (Indian flatbread) and bak chor mee (minced meat noodles), and reservation books are packed at accolades-decorated restaurants like Odette and Meta.

Note: Global inflationary pressures have created a dent in the affordable side of the dining scene, and hawker food has not been spared from rising prices. But the impact of this surge is felt most at Michelin-starred restaurants, where a tasting menu at dinner can set you back $400 or more before taxes. Still, the food-loving Little Red Dot constantly surprises with bountiful options across the price spectrum.

Born, bred and educated in Singapore, Evelyn Chen is a food and travel writer and editor, as well as one of the regional academy chairs for World’s 50 Best Restaurants. In between dinners and writing assignments, the former Zagat editor actively blogs about food on Instagram .

Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak

Stalls serving nasi lemak (coconut milk-infused rice served with condiments) are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but the only one using long-grained basmati rice is this Adam Road Food Centre standby, a rumored favorite of the Sultan of Brunei. Have your fluffy rice with otak-otak (grilled fish cake with spices), fried chicken wings, fried kuning fish, or even better, all of the above. Given its ever-present snaking queue, budget about an hour for waiting.

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Newton Food Centre

There are a number of great food centers in Singapore, but none as famous as this one. Opened in 1971, Newton Food Centre has been occasionally criticized for being overpriced, yet the sheer variety of street food here still makes it a worthy destination for food-loving tourists. Among the many highly recommended stalls to explore, Hup Kee Fried Oyster Omelette and Soon Wah Fishball Kway Teow Mee are sure to delight.

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San Shu Gong

The crew at San Shu Gong call the place a private diner, but there is nothing secretive about this difficult-to-book restaurant in Geylang. In fact, the restaurant is so renowned for well-executed Teochew fare that guests usually book their next meal before they’re done eating. If you’re lucky enough to snag a reservation, order the deep-fried sea cucumber, Teochew raw crabs with roe, pan-fried oyster omelet, and the first-rate pig’s stomach soup. Good luck with the booking.

At Kakure, former Waku Ghin head bartender Kazuhiro Chii quietly doles out delicious swizzles with a touch of omotenashi (hospitality). The bijou bar, housed on the second story of a colonial bungalow on Scotts Road, stands out in the city’s buzzy bar scene for many reasons, chief amongst them is Chii-san’s near-perfect cocktails crafted with fresh, in-season Japanese fruits. This is a must for cocktail lovers.

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Mr and Mrs Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata

At the intersection of Joo Chiat and Dunman Road, a kopitiam named Tin Yeang Restaurant buzzes to life at the crack of dawn as the Mohgans start flipping one of the city’s most talked-about roti prata (South Indian flatbread). While you could have the flatbread with egg or cheese, most prefer to savor it plain with a side of fish curry and a splash of spicy sambal.

Da Dong Prawn Noodle

While options for steamy bowls of prawn me (prawn noodle soup) are plentiful throughout Singapore, make the trek to Da Dong Prawn Noodle (founded circa 1966) on Joo Chiat Road, run by second-generation hawker Watson Lim. The version here is singular. Just try the pork rib prawn me with thick rice vermicelli, buoyed by a light and punchy shrimp broth, to see what the hype is all about.

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Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

For more than 50 years, this pared-down restaurant in Jalan Besar has been keeping the night owls satiated with baskets of handcrafted Hong Kong-style dim sum, like char siu buns and xiao long bao. Relish it in the comfort of the air-conditioned shop-house or, if you prefer, in the alfresco back alley, but only after tackling the queue, which typically lasts about an hour. The line’s a bit shorter at lunch, so come closer to 11 a.m. if your patience is thin.

Sushi Kimura

Sushi Kimura offers a delicious take on the Japanese seasons through the lens of a sushi chef. Chef-owner Tomoo Kimura has decades of sushi-crafting experience under his belt, and it shows: From his sushi-pressing choreography to the artisan ingredients he espouses (including made-in-Kyoto Fujisu vinegar and Aritaya-brewed organic Hokkaido soy sauce) to his parade of in-season Japanese small plates and sushi (think: boiled shirako with ponzu and wakame, as well as the winter sushi delicacy of Hokkaido shark skin halibut). Since this place snagged a Michelin star, there’s been plenty of competition for seats.

Sungei Road Laksa

Hardly any laksa stalls still make the effort to fan and coax charcoal flames to properly simmer laksa anymore, making Sungei Road the best bowl in the city almost by default. The broth, thick rice noodles, cockles, and fishcakes are perfumed with a light whiff of smoke. It’s almost a sin to leave any of the prawn- and coconut-enriched soup wallowing in the bowl.

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Despite the onslaught of new restaurants, French fine dining stalwart Les Amis continues to pack in the upwardly mobile crowd. Its allure? The parade of caviar- and truffle-crowned classical French dishes prepared by executive chef Sebastien Lepinoy. From the a la carte and classic tasting menu, the French chef’s most indulgent course yet is the thickly sliced whole-roasted Vendee foie gras served in a moated pool of truffle and celeriac consomme. The group also owns Tarte by Cheryl Koh in the same building, in case you want to fill up on some of the city’s best French tarts for breakfast.

There is only one Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant in the world, and it resides in this airy space with a towering ceiling and gigantic hanging lamps at Como Dempsey. Named for the cream-colored nut used in many curries, Candlenut is best experienced via chef-owner Malcolm Lee’s carte blanche menu, also endearingly referred to the Amahkase menu (“amah” means grandmother in the Hokkien dialect). If you’d rather go a la carte, make your first pick the peerless pork neck satay.

Open Farm Community

Farm-to-fork is a distant dream for much of land-scarce Singapore, but it’s the main attraction at Open Farm Community in Dempsey Hill, where a 3,000-square-foot plot provides herbs like basil and makrut lime for the restaurant. Head chef Oliver Truesdale-Jutras also works with a community of local growers for dishes like his Pulau Ubin-farmed barramundi, which is delivered within six hours of harvest, served steamed in dashi butter with black rice, furikake, cassava, and butterfly pea flower from the property, as well as pea shoots and peas from local farms.

Culina at Como Dempsey

This gourmet emporium in Dempsey (owned by tycoon Christina Ong) retails some of the finest artisanal food products money can buy in Singapore. Think: French caviar, wild-caught sea bass, and marbled Australian wagyu, with a Grandiflora boutique and a fuss-free bistro (don’t miss the spanner crab pasta) thrown in for good measure. It’s a fine destination if you’re grabbing ingredients to do some cooking, but an even finer destination if you’d like to just window-shop.

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For Peruvian fare, you really can’t do better than the awe-inspiring spread at this rustic spot set in a former barrack in Dempsey. Helmed by husband-and-wife chef team Daniel and Tamara Chavez, the menu is packed with delightful Peruvian hits — and some tacos — like ceviches (try the ceviche clásico), arroz chaufa (Peruvian Chinese fried rice), and a Peruvian fisherman’s soup. 

A favorite among young Singaporeans, Tanuki Raw serves an extravaganza of wallet-friendly chirashi, beef bowls, rice rolls, and oysters chased down with your choice of beer or cocktail. For happy-hour deals, come between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and expect to queue after 6 p.m.

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Atlas grand lobby & bar.

Welcome to this 9,000-square-foot colonnaded bar of grand Art Deco proportions, with one of the world’s largest gin collections neatly displayed in a tower, doled out by a cadre of gin specialists and head bartender Lidiyanah “Yana” K. Add to that a Champagne room with a collection of 250 varieties of Champagne and a menu of gin–based cocktails (try the Atlas G&T), and you have one of the city’s most impressive cocktail bars.

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The Auld Alliance

The Auld Alliance is a gentlemen's club-like whiskey bar tucked away on the second floor of the Rendezvous Hotel Gallery. It has one of the world's most extensive collections of rare and old bottlings, and an especially deep lineup of much-coveted Japanese whiskies. An armchair at the bar, facing owner Emmanuel Dron's sizable collection of pre-World War II bottles of Scotch, is the best seat in the house.

The best thing about dining at Jaan is the bird’s-eye view of the city’s skyscrapers. The second and third things in a close competition are the British-inspired tasting menu by Devon-born chef Kirk Westaway and a flute of English sparkling wine from Wiston Estate. Even if the views fail to make an impression, Westaway’s parade of snacks and hand-dived Scottish scallop with burnt butter mayonnaise will.

Peach Blossoms

Chinese restaurants are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but none can match the finesse and grandeur of Peach Blossoms. The restaurant at the Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay hotel is a stage for chef Edward Chong to parlay his training in Cantonese cuisine to dizzying East-meets-West heights. Case in point are his cigar rolls — deep-fried spring rolls filled with a medley of ingredients including shrimp paste, foie gras, and truffle, served with crispy rice “ash.” Chong also excels in classics and his roasted char siu (Cantonese style barbecue pork) is not to be missed.

As soon as you secure your plane tickets, book seats for an audience at Odette, where chef and co-owner Julien Royer leads a stellar ode to his grandmother. Tasting menu dishes feature carefully acquired ingredients in intricately plated still lifes: Beetroots tumble onto the plate in sorbets, meringues, and crumbles; carved rectangles of Challans guinea fowl perch precariously on celeriac risotto next to a lobe of molten foie gras. The setting — formerly side chambers of the Old Supreme Court — is also elegant, with installation artwork by Dawn Ng fluttering like butterflies across the dining room.

Restaurant Labyrinth

If you have time for just one indulgence, make it contemporary Singaporean fine-dining at Labyrinth at the Esplanade. Fun, playful, and just plain delicious, the inspired menu showcases creative riffs on local dishes courtesy of chef-owner Han Li Guang. His reinvention of Singapore’s famed chile crab, rojak, char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles), and ice kacang (shave ice) deserve a standing ovation.

Jumbo Seafood

Check with your local police station, but a trip to Singapore without trying the national dish of sauce-slathered chilli crabs might be an actual crime. Mud crabs are simmered in a vibrantly sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce that’s made from ketchup, candlenut, chiles, and other spices. Try it at the iconic Jumbo Seafood, a decades-year-old institution that’s listed on the Singapore stock exchange, specializing in mud crabs weighing at least 800 grams (nearly 2 pounds) each. The company has five branches in Singapore, and the one at Riverside Point has the added bonus of a stellar river view. While you’re here, get your claws on another local staple, black pepper crabs made from firm-fleshed Dungeness.

Minimum-intervention wines are increasing popular in Singapore, and RVLT, which stands for Revolution, is where you want to indulge. The wine bar, staffed by grape-obsessed owners Al Gho and Ian Lim, pours a daily-rotating list of whites and reds by the glass, and 150 bottles of biodynamic and organic wines and Champagnes await those on the prowl for something unique.

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28 Hong Kong Street

It's hard to snag a seat at Asia's best bar, so go party (sensibly) elsewhere till midnight, then take the leap of faith and push open 28 Hong Kong Street's unmarked door for some late-night cocktails and supper. The drinks whipped up by the world-class bar team are bold and potent, and the burger, grilled cheese, and arancini all provide enough second wind for more partying in the intimate converted shop-house.

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Keng Eng Kee Seafood

A tzechar (stir-fry) institution now operated by third-generation owners, Keng Eng Kee serves cooked-to-order wok-fried dishes like coffee pork ribs, moonlight hor fun (wok-fried flat noodles with a raw egg), and Singapore’s best claypot pork liver. The old but airy kopitiam on Bukit Merah Lane 1 is usually packed to the gills, so don’t attempt a visit without a reservation. Insider tip: The owners also maintain a cramped but air-conditioned dining room in the same area; if you plan your meals in advance, you may be able to secure a seat in this cool, coveted space.

Hong Lim Food Centre

The advantage of having breakfast or brunch — rather than lunch — here is that you don’t have to jostle with the office crowd for some of the city’s favorite hawker haunts, among them minced pork noodles at Tai Wah Pork Noodle, char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles) at Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee, and peanut pancake at Granny’s Pancake. It’s best to get here before 8 a.m. if you don’t want to wait.

Long Ji Zi Char

When in Singapore, eat crab, especially if you can get the chile crabs, black pepper crabs, and intensely savory crab bee hoon at this plain-Jane tze char (meaning stir-fry in Hokkien) joint on Tiong Bahru Road. There’s a lot to enjoy here amongst the stir-fried pig’s fallopian tubes and blood cockles with chiles, but the piece de resistance is the gigantic mud crab served with a riot of rice vermicelli in a hearty broth brimming with umami. 

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Smith Street Taps

At this craft beer bar set inside a kopitiam, owners Daniel Goh and Kuok Meng Chao pour 10 taps of envelope-pushing IPAs, sour beers, and imperial stouts from the likes of Mikkeller (Denmark), Beavertown (U.K.), Omnipollo (Sweden), and Anderson Valley (U.S.). Guzzle down your choice while teetering on hard plastic tables and stools in the sweltering food court.

Yang Ji 194

The sprawling second-floor hawker center has plenty of stalls serving dishes at dinner time, but Yang Ji 194 is the real deal, plating hulking Asian bighead carp heads under a mess of steamed garlic, red chiles, and coriander. The bones close to the fish’s face are usually big and easy to spot, so dig in without fear.

The Coconut Club

Under new owners, Singapore’s favorite nasi lemak institution has moved to bigger and better digs on Beach Road. You could swing by alone for a solo nasi lemak set, but it’s worth summoning a group of dining companions to experience the communal version meant for sharing. Cold-pressed coconut milk-scented rice is paired with your choice of mains — pick the signature ayam goreng berempah (deep-fried herbed chicken) and the Peranakan-inspired salad of kerabu (spicy cucumber) — and finished with a kueh sampler for dessert. Wash it down with a delicious coconut shake.

One of the city’s best small-plates restaurants resides in this shop-house space with communal and counter-style dining on Ann Siang Road. Now helmed by chef Johanne Siy, former sous chef of the now defunct Restaurant André, Lolla has earned reverence for its produce and list of acclaimed wines. While you can’t go wrong with an a la carte order of the ever-popular squid ink custard with sea urchin, Siy’s tasting menu should be considered mandatory.

Ah Tai Hainanese Chicken Rice

Gordon Ramsay was roundly trumped by Tian Tian's chefs at a cook-off, but watch locals roll their eyes at the selfie-stick tourists queueing for a taste at the Bourdain-approved stall. Make a beeline instead for Ah Tai, just three stalls down. The eponymous owner, who defected from Tian Tian, serves tender chicken with a more fragrant chile sauce that's liberally lashed with lime juice. Plus, you'll get your food in a fraction of the time it takes to get a plate at Tian Tian.

Michelin-starred Restaurant André may have closed, but the restaurant’s former executive chef, Zor Tan, has opened Restaurant Born. Housed in what used to be the Jinrikisha Station, a one-time depot for rickshaws, Born is a showcase for Tan’s high-concept cuisine that distills the momentous experiences and relationships in the Malaysian Chinese chef’s life into a parade of courses executed with pitch-perfect French techniques. Brace yourself for the restaurant’s stunning high-ceilinged dining room overhung with a gigantic origami art installation.

Park Bench Deli

At this CBD shop pulsating with hip-hoppy bass, you'll find a good-looking, metropolitan clientele getting a little gross with drippy patty melts, kong bak (Chinese braised pork belly) banh mi, and chicken katsu in cuisine-defying meat-and-bun combos. Wash it all down with pints of American and Japanese craft beers like Yona Yona, Deschutes, and Rogue.

Humpback is a breezy Pacific Northwest-style diner where the seafood is bright and zingy, with crisp oysters flown in directly from Washington's Hama Hama oyster farm. After your meal, head next door to Gibson, owned by the same group, a playground of experimental cocktails where bartenders whirl ingredients like earthy-sweet beetroot nectar into a smoky mixture of tequila and mezcal.

The contemporary tasting menu by chef-owner Sun Kim is a wondrous ensemble of Korean-inspired courses executed with French techniques, Korean flavors, and premium produce. Headliners are aplenty, from an opening snack of gyeran jjim (steamed egg custard) to the lobster haemultang (spicy seafood stew), all the way through Kim’s take on Korean barbecue, which includes A4 Kagoshima wagyu served with gobo (burdock) rice and white kimchi.

Indian grill Revolver is a tasting menu-only eatery that doles out charred flavors with bold accents. The menu is completely changed every two months, but there are fixtures; the ever-popular tandoor-baked Kulchette (a play on roti) appears with a different dip bimonthly, while the courgette flower makes regular appearances with various stuffings (like a recent iteration with delicious prawn balchao). There is no doubt that executive chef Saurabh Udinia, formerly of Mumbai’s Masala Library, is destined for Michelin stardom.

Nylon Coffee Roasters

Not all cafes are created equal. This one, located deep in the bowels of the Everton housing estate, rises above, selling nothing more than coffee beans and coffee drinks (espressos, lattes, and the works). But every bean served here is roasted on-site and sourced directly from farms and cooperatives that the owners have visited personally. Each cup is to be savored while standing, not seated, at a communal long table, because that’s how they roll.

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14 Best Places to Eat in Singapore for Tourists

Singapore is one of the best foodie destinations in the world for first-time visitors. Despite being a small country, there are more places to eat than you could imagine. You’ll find traditional small hawker-style food courts, fine dining, riverside bars, and unique experiences. With so much to choose from, we’ll show you where to go to find the most delicious food. Here are the best places to eat for tourists in Singapore!

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1. Singapore Chinatown

Singapore Chinatown has more hawker centers and places to eat than a tourist could ever wish for. The largest is the Chinatown Complex along Smith Street with over 260 hawker shops! Besides souvenir shops, you’ll find a range of stalls for foodies including yum cha, chili crab, and bubble tea. The Hong Lim Food Centre, just outside Chinatown, is another smorgasbord of delicacies. It’s ground zero for Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa – a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Close to Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, there’s Maxwell Food Center which is a mainstay of traditional Singaporean recipes. More upmarket restaurants, cafes, and bars can be found along the popular Club Street and another choice pick is Keong Saik Road. If you’re venturing further from Chinatown station, Amoy Street Food Centre is also worth visiting.

• Opening Hours:  Daily 9am-10pm
• Highlights:  Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, shops, hawker food
• Location: Smith Street, Singapore, 058971

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2. Marina Bay Sands

The Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most modern hotel and shopping mall, has plenty of choices for casual diners. There are over 45 restaurants with food choices that span the globe. You’ll be spoilt here for top-class casual dining, fine dining, rooftop dining, cafes, and bistros. Most are found in The Shoppes Mall, including the Michelin 2-star Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda. There are additional celebrity chef restaurants by Gordan Ramsey, Danial Boulud, Justin Quek, and Wolfgang Puck. Keep in mind, that some establishments may have a smart casual dress code. Reservations, especially for fine dining, can be made but there are exceptions.

• Opening Hours: Daily 8am-10pm
• Highlights: Marina Bay Sands hotel, The Shoppes mall
• Location:  Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956

3. Orchard Road

Orchid Road is Singapore’s internationally famous shopping boulevard. At the upper end, check out the mall Palais Renaissance for upscale dining, especially Japanese. Opposite, the Far East shopping center has three food halls and over 130 restaurants. On one of the busier intersections, there’s Ion Orchard Mall which features Hawkers Street. You’ll find dishes from some of Singapore’s most popular names in hawker food. Next door is Wisma Atria for light meals and sweet treats. And further down, there’s Takashimaya serving everything Japanese including upscale cafes. Across the road is Paragon Center, a finer and more original selection to match the upscale shops. Near Somerset station, there are more trendy restaurants at 313@somerset and Orchard Central.

• Opening Hours: Most shops open daily 9am-10pm
• Highlights:  Shopping malls, food courts
• Location:  Orchard Road, Central Singapore, 238858

4. Clarke Quay

Clarke Quay is on a bend in the Singapore River. It’s populated by restaurants and bars with boat cruises stopping here regularly. The closest station is Clarke Quay MRT, on the North East Line. You can exit the station to the Clarke Quay Central shopping mall for popular fast food and café choices. Walking along the quay front you’ll come to the colorful pedestrian Read Bridge. On the station side, there are popular seafood, BBQ, and beer places like Brewerkz. Across the river, there’s a huge choice of restaurants in a spacious pedestrian zone marked by Clarke and Read Street intersection. At night, lighting along the terraced restaurant and roofs brings plenty of color to the area. 

• Opening Hours: Most shops open daily 10am-11pm
• Highlights:  Riverside restaurants, bars & cruises
• Location:  River Valley Road, Singapore 179024

5. Boat Quay

Boat Quay is another wharf area just around the river bend from the New Bridge road. You easily walk from Clarke Quay MRT, but the closest station is Raffles Place. It’s a pedestrian walkway that runs about 300 meters. Along this strip, there are plenty of bars and alfresco restaurants with riverside patios. Asian and European cuisines are the more common food choices here. Most food places are open from around 11am until 11pm, and some drinking holes remain open early into the morning. Boat Quay is one of Singapore’s most popular night spots, especially for expat working communities. It’s generally less crowded than Clarke Quay with smaller establishments and tends to be less touristy.

• Opening Hours: Most shops open daily 11am-11pm
• Highlights:  Alfresco restaurants & bars
• Location:  Bonham Street, Singapore 049782

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Chilmes is one of the most historical places you can dine and be entertained in Singapore. You can’t miss its steepled church façade built in 1903. Inside the grounds of this former convent and girl’s school is a selection of restaurants and entertainment venues. On the sunken level, there’s a Jazz Club, a Tapas Club, and a live entertainment venue. The base level also includes a winery and tapas bar. On the main ground level, there are more restaurants to try. This includes Chinese cuisine, pan-Asian fusion, Singaporean seafood, Latin, Japanese, and casual al fresco. There’s also a whiskey and cocktail bar for adults downtown.

• Opening Hours:  Daily 24 hours
• Highlights: Indoor & outdoor restaurants, bars, cafes
• Location:  30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996

7. Little India

Singapore, with its diverse population, has various ethnocentric enclaves. Little India has its own flair, and the MRT train will get you to the doorstep and into the Tekka Centre. Here you can sample hawker foods from all over the Indian subcontinent. Restaurants dotted around Little India specialize in Kerala, Bengali, Tamil, and Sri Lankan food, and more. Check out popular places like Gayatri, Komala Villas, Banana Leaf Apolo, MRT Singapore, and Khansama Tandoori. But for a unique dining experience, we recommend Mustard Singapore. Little India is a great place for pure veg food, but Indian sweetmeats are not to be missed. Between bites, stop by the Indian Heritage Centre, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, and Abdul Gafoor Mosque.

If you want to learn more about this area, it’s best to join a Little India tour.

• Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am-12:30am
• Highlights:  Tekka Center, Indian food
• Location:  Serangoon Road, Singapore 21795

8. Bugis Street

Bugis Street is where your wallet stretches further so you can shop until you drop. However, it’s a good idea to fuel up on street food or give your feet a break in its various cafes and eateries. You can pick up numerous treats along the pedestrian streets or browse the actual Bugis Food Street arcade. Bugis Junction Mall has the largest selection by far of local, SE Asian, and international fast food brands. Fortune Centre, along Middle Road, is an excellent place for vegetarian restaurants. A little further up is Sunshine Plaza which is another non-descript plaza with good cheap food. Its Victoria Kitchen is recommended for real Hong Kong-style dim sum.

• Opening Hours:  Daily 10am-10pm
• Highlights:  Cheap souvenirs, Asian street food
• Location:  3 New Bugis Street, Singapore 188867

9. Haji Lane

Haji Lane is one of Singapore’s narrowest and most colorful commercial streets. It’s part of Kampong Glam, Singapore’s best ‘Indie neighborhood’ with eclectic boutiques and cafes. Habibi-san is your best bet for Turkish and Lebanese food and Shalaby Sweets for baklava. If you feel like a beer, stop at Black Sheep & Co and grab some food to go with it. At the end of Haji Lane onto Beach Road, you’ll find more popular food spots. Mexican cuisine at Piedra Negra and Prawn Mee noodle shop are two of the more popular places. Just behind Haji Lane is Bali Lane with some gems not to be missed. One is Kulon for Indonesian food, but for something more vibey, check out BluJaz. For a full gauntlet of Middle Eastern food, you’re better off in Arab, Bagdad, or Bussorah Street streets. 

• Opening Hours: Most shops open daily 11am-8pm
• Highlight:  Shophouses, boutiques, bars, and restaurants
• Location: Haji Lane, Singapore 189213

10. Arab Street

Arab Street runs parallel to Haji Lane just to the north and is only a 5-minute walk from Bugis station. It’s a busy commercial street selling mostly fabrics, but the food starts from the corner of Bagdad Street. Into Bagdad Street, you’ll pass Julie Bakes which is one of the best cake shops in the area. The key destination, however, is the Bussorah pedestrian street that runs up to the Masjid Sultan Mosque on your left. Here you will find plenty of restaurants and sweet shops with a good picking of Turkish and Lebanese places. The lower section of Bussorah Street has more variety including Teppanyaki, Italian, Indian, Egyptian, and Malay. You can tour the Masjid Sultan Mosque as long as you’re dressed appropriately.

• Opening Hours:  Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-10pm
• Highlights:  Masjid Sultan Mosque, Middle Eastern restaurants
• Location: Muscat Street, Singapore 198833

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11. Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market)

Lau Pa Sat is an old Victorian market that turned into a Singapore food center. It basically sits on the eastern edge of Chinatown about five minutes from Thian Hock Keng Temple. The closest MRT station is Downtown or it’s halfway between Shenton Way and Raffles Place. Lau Pa Sat is where foods of the world unite Singapore hawker style! You’ll find traditional Singaporean food, Halaal stores, Indian, Malay, Thai, Korean, Japanese, and Mexican. A key destination, however, is Satay Street along its outside edge. Here you can browse various BBQ stalls, skewered meats, and beer to wash it all down.

• Highlights: Hawker center
• Location:  18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048852

12. Geylang Serai Market

Geylang Serai Market is on the edge of central Singapore towards the airport. It’s a combination of a wet market, a dry market, and hawker stalls. To get here, get off at the main station Paya Lebar MRT. There are more authentic Malay and Indonesian food stalls here than anywhere else in Singapore and most are strictly Halal. There are good biryani choices too and a splattering of other food stalls to remind you it’s still Singapore. Geylang is Singapore’s oldest Malay district. It’s best to follow a local guide if you want to try all the unique flavors in the markets.

• Opening Hours:  Daily 6am-10pm
• Highlights: Wet market, hawker centers
• Location:  1 Geylang Serai, Singapore 402001

13. Sentosa

Sentosa is Singapore’s island getaway and you can get there via road, bus, train, or cableway. If you’re hungry, the first place to grab a bite coming off the Sentosa Gateway is Resorts World Sentosa. Located close to Universal Studios are numerous restaurants, fast food outlets, cafes, and a few bar lounges. A more unique dining experience is Sentosa’s cable car sky dining. Upon arriving at Mount Faber Peak, enjoy some drinks and starters at the Arbora Bistro before boarding your private cable car. Once aboard, your 4-course meal is ready and waiting, but you should book in advance. Another great dine-out is the award-winning City Lights Tall Ship cruise. The elegant ship departs from Sentosa Resorts World and it’s the perfect night out for couples and families.

• Highlights: Resorts World, Cable car sky dining, Tall ship dinner cruise
• Location:  Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

14. Raffles Hotel

Singapore wouldn’t be Singapore without Raffles! Raffles Hotel is named after the Britisher chap that turned Temasek or Singapura into a British East India trading post. This stunning historic colonial structure dates back to 1887. If you can’t afford a room, you may be able to enjoy some fine entertainment in the lap of luxury. Fine dining choices include French gourmet, modern Chinese, authentic Italian, and traditional North Indian. But make sure you sit down in the Raffle’s Courtyard for that unforgettable Singapore Sling. For all the restaurants at the hotel, make sure you book ahead and dress appropriately.

• Opening Hours:  Daily 7:00am-10:00pm
• Highlights: Afternoon tea, Singapore Sling
• Location:  1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673

Best Places to Stay In Singapore

• Marina Bay Sands [for luxury] – Marina Bay Sands is a popular 5-star hotel known for its luxury rooms, rooftop infinity pool, and the finest restaurants in Singapore. They offer a variety of dining options, including Michelin star, rooftop restaurants, and cafes. This hotel landmark is basically an attraction itself.
• Resorts World – Hotel Michael [for families] – If you’re planning a family vacation to Sentosa island, Hotel Michael at Resorts World is a perfect choice. Their two-bedroom suites are big enough for six, with spacious living and dining areas. Themeparks like Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Adventure Cove Water Park are easily accessible.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore [for couples] –  If you’re planning a couples getaway to Singapore, the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia’s Marina Bay suites are worth a look. Each suite features comfortable king beds and large soaking tubs overlooking Marina Bay. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner at Michelin star Summer Pavillion or spa services for two at La Mer spa.
• Carlton City Hotel Singapore [best value]  – Carlton City Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Singapore, a short drive from the city’s Chinatown and Raffles Place. They offer well-priced luxury accommodations, including double rooms, triple rooms, and suites. There’s also a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a sky bar, an outdoor pool, and a club lounge. 

Best Time To Visit Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant and modern island, known for its cultural heritage and world-class attractions. Whether you’re planning a short trip or a long vacation, it’s important to consider the best times to visit. We’ve included different times of the year so that you can make the most of your experience.

• January to March – This is the dry season, offering pleasant weather and warm temperatures. It’s ideal for outdoor activities, like exploring the city’s outdoor food stalls and markets. It’s also Chinese New Year, and the streets are alive with parades, performances, and lots of food.
• July to September – This is the wet season, and the rain is more frequent, but comes in short bursts. For foodies, it’s a unique opportunity, because Singapore’s food festival happens in July. If you don’t mind dodging a shower or two, it’s a great time to sample the different foods that Singapore offers.
• November to December – The end of the year brings cooler temperatures and a festive atmosphere. It’s an excellent time to explore outdoor attractions, especially outdoor dining. The city comes alive at Christmas, with decorations light displays, and plenty of food and drinks.
• Major Events & Holidays – Singapore hosts major events and festivals throughout the year. While these events are exciting, they attract large crowds and result in higher prices for hotels. So, if you’re on a budget, you’ll want to plan around those dates.

Best Ways To Get Around Singapore

Getting around Singapore is easy, thanks to its efficient and well-connected transportation system. There’s the speed and convenience of the Mass Rapid Transit, the scenic routes of the bus network, or the comfort of taxis. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, there’s a mode of transportation to suit your needs.

• Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) – The MRT is a popular and convenient way to explore the city. Its network of lines covers most of the city, making it fast and reliable. Be sure to buy an EZ-link card or Singapore Tourist Pass for easy access to the MRT.
• Bus – Singapore’s bus system is an easy way to explore the city. The bus routes include many tourist destinations and offer a scenic view of Singapore’s neighborhoods. You can use an EZ-link card, or buy a one-time ticket when boarding the bus.
• Taxis – Taxis are a comfortable and convenient way to get around Singapore. They’re readily available and best used when you’re only traveling a short distance or in a group. They can be expensive, so consider using a ride-hailing app like Grab.
• River Taxis & Bumboats – For a unique way to navigate Singapore’s waterfront, consider taking a river taxi or bumboat on the Singapore River. They’re a great way to view the city’s landmarks and offer visitors a different perspective of Singapore.

Best Bars And Restaurants By The Water in Singapore

• Zorba The Greek Taverna (Clarke Quay) – Zorba the Greek Tavern (photo above) is a charming Greek restaurant located along Singapore’s waterfront in Clarke Quay. It’s a popular spot for dining al fresco, catching the sunset, or enjoying the river breeze. They feature homemade Greek specialties, including moussaka and chicken souvlaki.
• Little Saigon (Clarke Quay) – Chill out Vietnamese Style at Little Saigon riverside restaurant in Singapore’s Clarke Quay. You’ll savor modern Vietnamese dishes, sip wicked Asian cocktails, and enjoy the hottest live bands. The best seats are on the river, so get there early because they fill up fast.
• La Belle Epoque Restaurant & Bar (Boat Quay) – La Belle Epoque is Singapore’s hottest new European restaurant on the river in Boat Quay. They offer a French and Mediterranean menu using only the freshest local ingredients. Be sure to book the outdoor patio, with its stunning river views and cooling river breeze.

Most Exclusive Places To Eat In Singapore

• La Dame de Pic (Raffles) – La Dame de Pic, located inside the iconic Raffles Hotel is recognized as the hotel’s premier dining space. This award-winning restaurant blends classic French and local Asian flavors. They specialize in pairing their signature dishes with the perfect wine or cocktail.
• Waku Ghin (Marina Bay Sands) – Waku Ghin (photo above) is a Michelin-star restaurant inside the exclusive Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Guests can choose from a 10-course tasting menu, or a separate ala carte menu. The bar offers a selection of handcrafted Japanese cocktails and a premium sake collection.

Best Restaurants In Singapore With A View

• Spago (Marina Bay Sands) – Spago, on Marina Bay Sands’ 57th floor, is a garden in the sky. It has both indoor and al fresco dining areas. The restaurant offers incredible views of Singapore with a spectacular menu to match. They offer a selection of international cuisines, including Malay, Italian, Japanese, and American.
• CE LA VIE (Marina Bay Sands) – CE LA VI is a popular restaurant at Marina Bay Sands, with views of Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Straits. The menu is contemporary Asian featuring a variety of seafood, sushi, and meat dishes. They offer a carefully selected wine list, that is easily paired with the restaurant’s menu.
• LAVO Italian Restaurant (Marina Bay Sands) – LAVO Italian restaurant is famous for its rooftop views of Singapore and Marina Bay. They offer a variety of signature dishes, including meatballs and charred octopus. At night, it’s a popular spot to enjoy handcrafted cocktails and spectacular nighttime views.
• Cable Car Sky Dining (Sentosa) – A unique dining experience with great views is Sentosa’s cable car sky dining. It’s a 4-course meal served in a private cable car stardust cabin. Start with drinks and appetizers at Abora Bistro, then board your cabin for mains, desserts, and spectacular views.

Best Places For Hawker Food In Singapore

• Chinatown Complex Smith Street – This is the largest hawker center in Singapore with over 260 food stalls. It’s home to Hawker Chan’s Chicken and Rice, the first hawker stall to be awarded a Michelin star. This Hawker complex is also known for its clay pot cooking stalls and Chinese dumpling stalls.
• Maxell Food Center – This hawker center is one of the best places to try Singaporean dishes that are cheap and delicious. The most popular stall is the Michelin star, Tian Tian Hianese chicken and rice. Other favorites include dim sum, rice porridge, fish balls, and noodles.
• Lau Pa Sat (photo above) – Lau Pa Sat is a hawker center in downtown Singapore that’s open 24 hours a day. Inside are a variety of food stalls, including Singaporean, Malay, Thai, Indian, Korean, and Japanese. If you like BBQ, don’t miss the stalls on Satay Street offering a selection of grilled meats.
• Malaysian Food Street (Sentosa) – Malaysian Food Street at Resort World Sentosa is a great place to experience Malaysian cuisine. The food stalls offer a variety of dishes including Nasi Lemak, Malaysian fried chicken, and Char Kway Teow. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a full meal it’s the perfect place to go.
• Golden Mile Market & Food Center – This iconic hawker center offers some of Singapore’s tastiest dishes. The braised duck and the smoky clay-pot rice stalls are both well known. But there are other offerings, including burgers, pasta, and surprisingly Colombian chicken.

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50 Of The Best Restaurants To Tick Off In Singapore

The city is buzzing with hundreds of eateries, so we've narrowed down our favourite best restaurants for you to tick off in Singapore.

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Casual dining restaurants

Cheap restaurants, fine dining restaurants.

Singapore offers a fantastic selection of cuisines from around the world . Whether you want something new or you’re craving an old favourite, you can indulge on mouthwatering cuisine, bursting with flavour, that will transport you to different corners of the globe. From authentic Japanese , to the shores of Spain , traditional Asian cuisine, and so much more…you’ll be spoilt for choice no matter your budget. Here are 50 of the best restaurants to tick off in Singapore .

1. Fat Prince

Savour the bold taste of the Middle East at this sophisticated but casual restaurant in Singapore. Enjoy creative and elevated dishes with unconventional kebabs and ”koktails” inspired by the streets and stories of the Middle East. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner…you’ll be treated to a delicious fare. Highlights include truffle falafel, homemade breads, spicy seabass, charcoal chicken, bottomless brunch with mains inspired by the region such as shakshuka and red crab scrambled kebab, to name a few. Certainly, the perfect group dining restaurant this season.

📍 48 Peck Seah St, Singapore 079317

2. Wheeler’s Tropikana

Discover a hidden tropical-style oasis at this new bar and restaurant inside Gillman Barracks. Wheeler’s Tropikana features an exotic alfresco dining area, a dipping pool, and live music – you’ll feel as if you’re in Bali . The restaurant serves a unique mix of Australia and Asian food dubbed Australasian. From brunch bites like Kani Eggs to dinner options such as seafood and Sheared Duck Breast…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Pair your meal with a cocktail that will transport you to paradise. Definitely, one of the best restaurants for a casual meal in Singapore.

📍 Gillman Barracks, 9A Lock Rd, Singapore 108926

3. The Coconut Club

This famous Nasi Lemak eatery reopened on Beach Road in 2022. Serving a new all-day menu with refreshing coconut milk drinks…it’s the ultimate place for an indulgent and cheap meal in Singapore. Read all about it here.

📍 269 Beach Rd, Singapore 199546

4. The Butchers Wife

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This lush wine bar and gluten-free kitchen gives hungry customers a kings feast. Devour scrumptious set meals, grilled octopus, baked sweet potato, DIY barbecue sets and much more. Excitingly, desserts like warm chocolate cake are great for satisfy the sweet tooth.

📍 19 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168650

5. BAKALAKI Greek Taverna

This cult-favourite serves authentic Greek food and wine in a bright setting that will make you feel as if you’re on a stunning Greek Island. It recently moved location but still has over 2,000 positive google reviews. Expect huge portions such as grilled octopus, mixed platters with dipping sauces, to name a few. Equally, this restaurant is perfect for sharing and group dining .

📍 38A Martin Rd, Singapore 239072

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This new restaurant is one of the only places to tuck into Peruvian and Chinese cuisine together. Enjoy the likes of Chinese chicken, fish, pork and vegetable creations, using Peruvian styles by native Chef Ruben Rodrigo Serrano Cabrera. The dining space is decked out with colours and designs that take inspiration from China and Peru for the most authentic experience.

📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, #01-103 Hotel Michael, Singapore 098269

This vegetarian restaurant is Asia’s first fine dining experience that’s completely meatless . The Orchard Central eatery focuses on fresh Japanese and French concepts, presenting unique dishes, in an bright indoor-outdoor rooftop setting . From layered pastry with tomato and spinach, to eggplant terrine with wild rice, to charcoal tempura. Whatever you order here, you veggies will be wowed by the striking palates. Make your experience extra luxurious by dining in a small private room that seats up to five people.

📍 181 Orchard Rd, #12 – 01, Singapore 238896

This spot just so happens to be one of the best Italian restaurants in Singapore along with offering the best food deliveries . Think mouthwatering pizzas like Quattro Formaggi and Carbonara with smoked bacon and egg, pastas like pulled beef cheek, gluten-free tiramisu, and more.

📍 52 Kandahar St, Singapore 198901

9. Humpback

Seafood lovers won’t want to miss this cosy seafood wine bar and restaurant situated at Chinatown Point. Expect the best seasonal seafood produce, sourced from across the planet, and weaved together to create the most inventive, flavourful dishes. Plus, there’s more than 60 labels of wine to pair your meal with.

📍 18-20 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089834

Owned renowned chef Rishi Naleendra of Cloudstreet, this is Singapore’s first full-service Sri Lankan Restaurant . Dive into traditional Sri Lankan meals, from pol sambol and black pork curry, chicken roti, coconut-infused dishes, seafood and more. Additionally, some meals are influenced by European cuisines. Certainly, the indulgent food affair you can’t miss this year.

📍 2 Dickson Rd, First floor within Wanderlust Hotel, Singapore 209494

11. Greenwood Fish Market

As one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore , you know you’ll be treated to something marvellous at Greenwood Fish Market . There are two locations: one at Bukit Timah and one in Sentosa . This oceanic haven offer fresh plates of seafood, cooked to perfection, that will send your taste buds on an adventure. Tuck into shared platters , fish burgers , calamaries, Mediterranean squid, rich oysters, and more…it boasts a true feast of the sea. Plus, the Quayside Isle outlet is located along the harbour making it one of the best seaside restaurants around.

📍 31 Ocean Way, #01 – 04 / 05, Singapore 098375

📍 34 & 38 Greenwood Ave, Singapore 289236

12. Artichoke

Another Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant offering a great delivery service . Enjoy authentic dishes such as TV-famous harissa prawns, cauliflower in yogurt, fried chicken more. Equally, they cater a fabulous brunch at the weekend.

📍 161 Middle Rd, Singapore 188978

13. La Taperia

Get an authentic taste of Spain at 5-star reviewed eatery La Taperia in the Shaw Centre. Surprisingly, it’s actually very affordable , offering a large variety of dishes, and some of the best tapas in Singapore . Gorge on Lobster Paella, chunky Patatas Braves, innovative mains like Grilled Iberico Pork Flank Steak and robust Seafood Saffron Rice, to name a few. Don’t forget to leave room for their freshly made chocolate Churros. Otherwise, discover more delicious Spanish restaurants in Singapore .

📍 1 Scotts Rd, #02 – 10 / 11, Singapore 228208

14. Cappadocia Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant

Those who prefer low-key and affordable dinners won’t want to miss this joint, focusing on tasty Turkish and Mediterranean eats , in Kampong Glam. Tuck into many shareable feasts of the likes of charcoal meats, Greek-inspired kebabs, grilled chicken, oven-baked beef stews, thin Turkish pizzas , hummus, and plenty more dips. It’s actually a top pick for food deliveries in Singapore , so you can pair it with a new Netflix show in the comfort of your own home, if you want food from one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

📍 69 Bussorah St, Singapore 199482

This dreamy restaurant has 5-star reviews on google and is perfect for grilled meat lovers with its dishes focusing on blending Asian flavours with Eastern and Western grilling techniques. Enjoy grilled chicken leg, grass fed rib eye, salmon fillet, and much more. Read all about it here .

📍 1 Scotts Rd, 03 – 09 / 10 / 11 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208

16. ZORBA The Greek Tavern

This 5-star reviewed Greek restaurant is situated along the waterfront of Singapore River in Clarke Quay. It’s one of our favourite seaside dining restaurants . Inspired by Santorini, it’s a superb place to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and brunches at an affordable price, with a river breeze, while watching the boats meander by. Plus, the alfresco area is pet-friendly so your furry friends can come along!

📍 3A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-02, Singapore 179024

17. Komala Vilas Restaurant

Tuck into an exciting palate of authentic and traditional cheap Indian eats at one of the oldest Indian restaurants in Singapore. With a rich legacy dating back to 1947 in Little India , visitors are obsessed with the vegetarian dishes, chicken masala, fish curry, prawn sambal, and plenty more to excite your taste buds. Definitely, you won’t go home hungry!

📍 76-78 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 217981

18. The Feather Blade

Looking for an affordable steak ? well, meat lovers will enjoy this delicious steakhouse and cocktail bar. Expect the most indulging meat dishes paired with unique beef-inspired cocktails in a groovy setting. Menu highlights include 200g Feather Blade Steak, Beef Fat Fried Patties, Beef Fat Potatoes, to name a few.

📍 61 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088482

19. Annalakshmi Restaurant

Since 1986, this Indian vegetarian all-you-can-eat restaurant has been cooking up delicious home-styled grub. Satisfy your soul with plenty of indulgent and flavourful curries, mixed vegetables, rice and more wholesome goodness. Wonderfully, it’s one of the best Indian restaurants in Singapore so you can’t miss it!

📍 20 Havelock Rd, #01-04 Central Square, Singapore 059765

20. Burma Social

Burma Social is an extraordinary dining experience combining Burmese heritage with influences from China, India, Thailand , Bangladesh, and Laos. This new trailblazing restaurant celebrates the richness of diverse cuisines. under one roof, crafted by visionary Chef Baldev. There are set menus boasting Burmese Pickle Fried Rice, Apple Wood Smoked King Prawn, or the normal menu consists of woks, cold patters, and more – all paired with cocktails from different regions. Wonderfully, it’s completely affordable for a fine dining experience.

📍 34 Tras St, Singapore 079026

21. JAAN By Kirk Westaway

This is one of the world’s greatest Michelin-starred restaurants located atop of the Swissôtel The Stamford. Known for its exquisite atmosphere and world-class interior in a modern 40-seater space. Serving Modern British cuisine paired with magnificent views across the city. Plus, it’s one of the best rooftop dining places in Singapore.

📍 2 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178882

22. Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro

The first global restaurant of Japan’s best Szechwan restaurant is hiding inside Hilton Singapore Orchard . Known for its bold flavours compromising sour, spicy, hot, bitter, sweet, aromatic, and salty – you know you’ll be treated to the good stuff. Taste Chef Kentaro’s masterpieces and other traditional Cantonese food.

📍 333 Orchard Rd, Level 35 Hilton Singapore Orchard, Singapore 238867

23. HighHouse

The city’s tallest dining and lifestyle destination is one of the best restaurants with a view in Singapore. Located on Level 61 and 62 of One Raffles Place, HighHouse is the ultimate place for dinner dates, exclusive cocktails, and a memorable food experience. The trendy venue offers Pacific Coast and Mod Pan Asian dishes such as shared platters, unique meals like whole Spanish Dover Sole, and more. Learn more about HighHouse .

📍 One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Pl, L61-62, Singapore 048616

24. Summer Pavilion

Head to the Ritz-Carlton to indulge on the most sophisticated affair of Cantonese cuisine in Singapore. In fact, this is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore set in a modern Chinese Garden. Highlights include bird’s nests and soups, renowned dim sums, dried seafood , and other Michelin-starred bites.

📍 7 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039799

25. Sushi Sato

Nestled within Dempsey Hill, this authentic fine dining Japanese restaurant led by Chef Yuji Sato is a wonderful experience. Indulge on cold platters, miso soup, chicken karrage, premium fish sushi, and much more with exclusive produce from Japan. Plus, visitors can dine at a Hinoki Counter using 200-year-old Hinoki wood.

📍 6B Dempsey Rd, Singapore 247662

26. Restaurant Ibid

Restaurant Ibid was concepted by a lawyer-turned-chef and MasterChef Asia winner Woo Wai Leong. Focusing on a Chinese tasting menu that changes regularly, the Michelin-starred inside a shophouse on Boat Quay, is the perfect place for a special occasion meal with a group . Think A5 Wagyu, Japanese Tiger Prawns mixed with Risotto, Hokkaido Scallop, and unique desserts like Guava Shrub Sorbet made with granola and pink peppercorn. Certainly, this is an unmissable dining experience in Singapore.

📍 18 N Canal Rd, Singapore 04883

27. Candlenut

Curated in 2010, this is the world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan Restaurant . Indulge on authentic flavourful Peranakan food with a unique modern twist, made with the freshest local ingredients. The menu changes frequently. Highlights include Ikan Gulai, a local red snapper cooked in curry sauce with vegetables, and Sambal Udang which is a fresh tiger prawn dish, to name a few.

📍 17a Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249676

28. Les Amis

This acclaimed 3-Michelin star restaurant is an excellent place to taste the flavours of France in Singapore. With more than three decades in business, Les Amis has mastered the art of serving contemporary haute French cuisine, resulting in an unmatched dining experience in an elegant setting. Diners can pay for a 3 or 4-course lunch or dinner, and be treated to the likes of divine duck breast, rich mushroom soup, and a selection of desserts and wines. Certainly, one of the best French restaurants in Singapore.

📍 1 Scotts Rd, #01 – 16, Shaw Centre, Singapore

29. Buona Terra

Buona Terra is a modern fine dining restaurant, serving Italian cuisine , headed by Lombardy-born Chef Denis Lucchi. Diners will be treated to a truly magnificent meal because Chef Denis personally handpicks the finest produce, reinvents traditions, and transforms them into palate masterpieces. Opt to pair your lunch or dinner with a wine from a seasonal set menu, stepped in strong Italian routes. Definitely, one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

📍 29 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228224

30. Basque Kitchen By Aitor

Another Michelin-starred restaurant you can’t miss in Singapore. First launched in 2018, it’s the first Basque-centric eatery celebrating the country’s indigenous culture and produce. It has made the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list a number of times. Enjoy the finest seasonal lunch or dinner, in a 28-seater dining room, offering glorious views across the waterfront to Marina Bay.

📍 3 Fullerton Rd, #02-01/02/03 The Fullerton Waterboat House, Singapore 049215

31. Brasserie Astoria

Brasserie Astoria, by The Frantzén Group, is a new famous Swedish restaurant situated inside the historic complex of Victoria Concert Hall. Concepted by renowned Swedish chef and owner of The Frantzén Group, Björn Frantzén, the new restaurant exhibits an international twist at its first-ever outpost outside of Sweden. Expect to be served delicious meals from lambé trolleys, against the sound of a soulful playlist, in the large, elegant dining hall. Certainly, it’s the perfect place to enjoy an old-world dining experience with Nordic-inspired cocktails. Learn more .

📍 11 Empress Pl, Singapore 179558

32. Restaurant Khiri

Everyone is talking about this new restaurant hidden inside a 1930s shophouse in Jalan Besar. Khiri (formerly Chedi) serves authentic and modern Thai cuisine by Chef Ken Lim in a sophisticated space. Go on a journey to Thailand, without leaving Singapore, through exotic age-old recipes, traditional home cooking, and a range of soulful seasonal dishes. Diners are treated to a Tasting Menu Experience with curries, miang kham, neua yang, and more – all complemented by alcoholic beverages.

📍 15 Hamilton Rd, Singapore 209185

33. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

CUT by Wolfgang Puck’s first Asian outpost is located at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It’s the only Michelin-starred steakhouse in Singapore, offering the finest steaks and beef, sourced from Japan and the United States . Indulge on exclusive premium cuts like Hokkaido Snow Beef, beef varieties, and grilled steaks that are expertly seasoned. There’s a sleek bar and lounge where you can select from more than 450 wine labels and sip on handcrafted cocktails. Plus, it’s one of the best steakhouses in Singapore so you know you’ll be treated to something extraordinary!

📍 2 Bayfront Ave, B1 – 71, Singapore 018972

Experience modern European cuisine , like no other, at this fine dining restaurant in Marina Bay. The Michelin-starred eatery is helmed by Chef Lewis Barker, who brings his own creativity of global cuisines , inspired by his travels. Whether you’re stopped by for lunch or dinner, there’s a set menu to select from of 3-course, 4-course, and 6-course meals, alongside the finest wine pairings. Menu highlights include 36 Month Comte Cheese, Manjimup Black Truffle and Onion Sable Breton, Salt Baked Crapaudine Beetroot with Smoked N25 Kaluga Caviar and Fine Herb Waffle, and Roasted Pigeon, to name a few.

📍 2 Marina Blvd, #01-02, Singapore 018987

35. Osteria Mozza

This Michelin-starred eatery, by famous American TV Chef Nancy Silverton, offers an indulgent California-Italian dining experience at Hilton Singapore Orchard. Get cosy in a rustic 120-seater space before tucking into 10 signature award-winning pizzas , homemade pastas, American-style salads and even Italian cheese from a mozzarella bar. Learn more about Osteria Mozza in Singapore .

📍 Level 5, 333 Orchard Rd, Level 5, Singapore 238867

36. Saint Pierre

Another one of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore is Saint Pierre. Located at the scenic One Fullerton, it focuses on modern Asian and French cuisine helmed by by Chef-Owner Emmanuel Stroobant and his Malaysian-Chinese wife Edina Hong. The cosy dining room provides majestic views across Marina Bay making it the perfect place for a romantic meal . Opt for a fine-dining set lunch or dinner and be treated to stellar dishes like seafood, Omi Beef, sophisticated desserts, and much more.

📍 1 Fullerton Road, #02-02B, One Fullerton, Singapore 049213

Shikar is a fine dining Indian restaurant , inspired by the feasts of old Indian Royals, situated at Maxwell Reserve. The menu explores progressive ideas in Indian, offering both elegant and delicious cuisine, in a beautiful dining space where you will be transported to the secret clubs of Mumbai . Read all about it here.

📍 2 Cook Street at Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection, Singapore 078857

38. Mott 32

Mott 32 pays homage to 32 Mott Street in New York , which was the first Chinese convenience store that birthed Chinatown in 1891. Recipes have been passed from generations and include signatures such as iberico pork with soft quail egg, apple-wood roasted Peking duck, and crispy triple cooked wagyu beef short rub, to name a few. Mott 32 also stands out from the crowd due to its refreshing cocktails and its NYC-inspired setting. Plus, it’s one of the best romantic restaurants in Singapore.

📍 10 Bayfront Ave, B1 – 41 / 42, Singapore 018956

First opened in 2022, Born featured on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list and has become one of the most sought-after dining experiences in Singapore. The beautiful fine dining restaurant occupies the historic Jinrikisha Station, and combines French gastronomy with Chinese flavours and ingredients, for the ultimate multi-sensory food journey. Indulge on a 9-course seasonal menu, inspired by Chef Zor’s life experiences, from small rice dishes, to meats, sweet treats, and snacks. Learn more about Born .

📍 1 Neil Rd, #01-01, Singapore 088804

40. Ocean Restaurant

Singapore’s only underwater dining venue received an upgrade in 2022. The unique restaurant offers a surreal fine dining experience surrounded by more than 40,000 marina life from S.E.A Aquarium’s wall-wide glass tanks – which is the largest oceanarium globally. Tuck into your sustainable meal, by Michelin-starred French Chef Oliver Bellin, while manta rays and sharks swim feet from you. Learn more about Ocean Restaurant .

📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, B1M, B1-455 & 456 Equarius Hotel, Singapore 098269

41. Meta Restaurant

Enjoy the most inventive dishes, combining Korean heritage, Japanese culinary techniques and Western training, at one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 . This one Michelin-starred restaurant is helmed by Chef Sun Kim, who creates well-balanced dishes with ingredients from across the planet.

📍 1 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089109

42. Cloudstreet

Sri Lanka cuisine meets Australia at this gorgeous restaurant, one of Asia’s 5o Best Restaurants 2o22 , helmed by husband-wife duo Rishi Naleendra and Manuela Toniolo. Enjoy a blend of cultures, with many unique flavours, as well as the perfect beverages and even desserts in Cloudstreet’s own chic dessert lounge.

📍 84 Amoy St, Singapore 069903

43. Burnt Ends

One of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants , you know you’ll be treated to iconic dining at thi s lively Australian BBQ joint . Helmed by chef-owner Dave Pynt, meat dishes are cooked in four-ton brick ovens, creating the tastiest experience. Although, the waiting list is often a month long, so you better get booking.

📍 7 Dempsey Rd, #01-04, Singapore 249671

44. Marguerite

Those who love to dine among florals will adore this fine dining botanical restaurant at Gardens By The Bay. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef and owner, Australian-born Michael Wilson transformed the former Pollen with a fresh new identity and theme back in January 2022. Read all about it here .

📍 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Level 1 Flower Dome, Singapore 018953

This French restaurant was named the best restaurant in Singapore, in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, for six years in a row. Equally, it’s one of the World’s Best Restaurants for 2023 . Housed at National Gallery, it will set you back a few shillings but it’s worth saving up for a special event.

📍 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #01-04 National Gallery, Singapore 178957

46. Labyrinth

Another award-winning restaurant serving the world’s first new expression of Singaporean cuisine by Chef LG Han. In fact, it’s the world’s first one Michelin-starred ”New Singaporean” restaurant showcasing local Singaporean flavours. For instance, enjoy the likes of stellar seafood and meat dishes such as Char Kway Teow. Indeed, one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

📍 8 Raffles Ave, #02 – 23, Singapore 039802

47. Firangi Superstar

Go on a surreal cinematic Indian food adventure at one of the best restaurants in Singapore. This fine dining experience is a love letter to India, and offers a playful array of fresh Indian dishes with a twist. From Tawa Atlantic Lobster with masala sauces, to Beirut Bhatura with hummus, chickpea masala, and the Prata Waffles which are American-inspired waffles with Madras-style fried chicken…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Meanwhile, the restaurant has four ig-worthy dining rooms. Read all about it here .

📍 20 Craig Rd, #01-03, Singapore 089692

Eat world-famous celebrity chef Nobu’s creative cuisine of traditional Japanese cooking with Peruvian flavours. This is the world’s first NOBU restaurant with an outdoor designer Japanese garden and private dining show kitchen. Read all about the new NOBU here .

📍 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646

49. KOMA Singapore

As one of our favourite romantic dining restaurants , we couldn’t leave this one off the list. Awaken your senses at this instagrammable Japanese dining experience, which is quite affordable. The interior features a Kyoto-style passageway and a spectacular foot bridge, but that’s just the beginning, because the gourmet food is also next level.

📍 Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-67, Singapore 018972

50. Claudine

Located at Dempsey Hill, Claudine is a sister to Odette mentioned above, and is set in a former 1930s military chapel. The heritage building carefully preserves the stained-glass windows and chapel architecture. But it has been redesigned with immaculate detail, a vibrant open kitchen, modern bar and light décor. Expect an array of glorious French flavours by Chef Royer, from steak tartare to unique dumplings , vol-an-vents, and more. Read all about it here .

📍 39C Harding Rd, Singapore 24954

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23 Of The Best Singapore Restaurants Every Foodie Needs To Try

By Gracie Stewart 1st Apr 2024

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Singapore has long had a reputation as one of the world’s top foodie cities—and it’s not just down to our much-loved hawker centres either. Boasting top-class international chefs and armfuls of dining awards, Singapore is home to hundreds of must-visit restaurants that represent pretty much every cuisine you can think of, all with their own army of drool-worthy signature dishes.

So to give you a solid lay of the culinary land and steer you in the right direction, Urban List has rounded up the best Singapore restaurants every foodie needs to try.

The Best Singapore Restaurants At A Glance

• Best New Restaurant: Tamba
• Best Japanese Restaurant: Zuicho
• Best Italian Restaurant: Fico
• Best Seafood Restaurant: Marcy’s
• Best Mediterranean Restaurant: Noa
• Best French Restaurant: Odette
• Best Farm-To-Table Restaurant: AIR
• Best Steak Restaurant: Burnt Ends
• Best Affordable Restaurant: Dumpling Darlings
• Best Romantic Restaurant: Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House
• Best Michelin-Starred Restaurant: Cloudstreet

Level 3, Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue

The award-winning Kappo restaurant, Zuicho , has officially opened its doors at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore. Set to channel its Michelin success from its Hong Kong and Macau outposts in its new location, Zuicho, which is owned and operated by Wa Creations, has welcomed Kenji Takahashi as the restaurant’s head chef. A celebrated Japanese cuisine maestro with an illustrious background, Takahashi is the visionary mastery behind Tokyo Ginza’s coveted Yoshifuku, for which he earned Michelin stars for over nine consecutive years.

Derived from the Japanese language, ‘Kappo’ means ‘to cut’ and ‘to cook’, represented in a dining format that allows the guests to witness the live preparation of seasonal ingredients, meticulously crafted into artistic dishes prepared by chefs. The interactive exchange and connection between the chef and the guests is paramount in Kappo cuisine, presented in a multi-course menu where dishes are crafted using a diverse range of cooking methods.

Zuicho Singapore will showcase omakase menu options that change monthly and are naturally based on the distinct four seasons of Japan. Highlights include a Fried Miyazaki Wagyu Tenderloin, Uni (Sea Urchin) with handmade Somen Noodles, Snow Crab Hot Pot with Soy Milk,, Cabbage and Konjac noodles, and an exclusive Minced Tuna with Bafun Uni Handroll.

101 Duxton Road

Housed in a two-storey conserved shophouse, Tamba is an intimate and lively enclave that celebrates the vibrant spirit and rich flavours of West Africa.

You can choose from beloved staples such as Jollof Rice with sofrito, Sakura chicken, and smoked pork belly; Tapalapa bread with goat’s milk ricotta, drizzled with house-smoked honey and smoked bacon butter. A house favourite of Head Chef Darren is Suya, a grilled skewer dish made of Angus tenderloin and accompanied by kachumbari (a piquant tomato and onion salad) and a crunchy smoked kuli kuli.

Helmed by award-winning bartender Joma Rivera as General Manager, Tamba’s cocktail menu is split into two parts. The first is inspired by stories from Tamba’s life growing up, and includes savoury tomato cocktail Dry Boney, a tamarind cachaca cocktail, The Next Pele, and a clarified milk cocktail, Vita, made with cacao butter fat-washed Mhoba rum sourced from South Africa. The second, Friends of Tamba, includes Chouti, a cognac-based tongue-in-cheek drink, and agave cocktails Smoker’s Kiss and Get A Room.

25B Dempsey Road

AIR , which stands for awareness, impact and responsibility, is a multi-hyphenated space with one clear purpose—to inspire thought about food. The restaurant, circular campus and cooking club was founded by celebrity chefs Matthew Orlando and Will Goldfarb, and entrepreneur Ronald Akili, and occupies a historical 40,000-sq-ft barracks complex in Dempsey Hill.

Showcasing a farm-to-table concept, The Restaurant is helmed by Chef Matthew Orlando, founder of Amass in Copenhagen, renowned as one of the most sustainable restaurants in the world. Naturally, AIR’s kitchen knows its way around coaxing every last bit of flavour from every piece of produce. More importantly, the food it dishes out is indisputably delicious.

Mains include a Whole Coral Grouper For Two, which is nothing like you’d imagine a whole coral grouper might look like. The dish comprises a fish head rillette. The fillet is confited and drizzled with a green onion and black garlic vinaigrette, and served alongside a lavash made from fish bones. The other parts of the fish are made into a stock, which is later reduced and emulsified with herb oil and citrus to form the base of the vinaigrette. There is also a Roselle Glazed Duck Breast, grilled over charcoal, lacquered with a sticky roselle glaze, and served with cashew cream and smoked chilli oil. The leftover cashew pulp is made into cashew ricotta, which is served with green mangoes and shiso in the Light Bites menu.

For dessert, we recommend The Whole Papaya. Pieces of fresh papaya are swathed in papaya seed cream made by lactic-fermenting papaya seeds and grinding them to a fine powder. This mildly peppery powder is then infused into whipped cream. The papaya skins are also lactic-fermented, blended into syrup, frozen and blitzed to form the accompanying frozen papaya skin granite.

Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House

22 gemmill lane.

Inspired by the timeless and sophisticated seafood houses of America’s Atlantic Coast,  Luke’s Oyster Bar and Chop House  is known for its selection of oysters, seafood, prime steaks and chops. With it’s sultry brown leather seating, stunning black and white bar and outstanding menu, the Travis Masiero owned joint has singlehandedly defined the quality dining experience.

If you’re in the mood for meat, try the bone-in tenderloin au poivre or the milk-fed Dutch veal chop with anchovy marmite butter. However, the real highlight is a tray of Luke’s oysters, which are sourced from chef Masiero’s hometown of Boston—one of the finest sources of fresh oysters in the world. For dessert, you can’t beat the milk and cookies.

1 Keong Saik Road

From the team behind Marcy’s and Parliament Bar, HEVEL is a new contemporary European dining experience that has opened its doors on Keong Saik Road. Drawing on 1970s modernist design, the dining room and bar occupy a series of intimate rooms that are anchored by an open kitchen—expect to see lots of marble, buttery suede and gleaming stainless steel.

Helmed by Chef Stefan who is celebrated for his extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants with tenures at Spoon by Alain Ducasse (Hong Kong), Terra (Tokyo, Japan) and Cure (Singapore), the menu finds its roots in European cuisine and showcases an array of textures and flavour combinations.

Launching with a six-course tasting menu, the starters include cured mackerel with daikon and passionfruit, potato hash crowned with a pickled leek and mushroom emulsion, and a cloud-like bowl of Piquillo pepper and chorizo. For the main course, you can choose between the porcini-rubbed pork presa or grilled short rib, each served with seasonal accompaniments. Finally, earl grey custard with perilla parfait completes the meal. As for the wine list, you’ll be treated to a host of fortified wines alongside a cocktail pairing menu that is a tribute to fortified wines like vermouth, sherry and port.

74 Amoy Street

Helmed by power couple Christina Rasmussen and Sasha Wijidessa, FURA (which means pine in Swedish) aims to change the way we eat and drink by making sustainable dining more approachable. This is done by using ingredients that have a low carbon footprint that are either abundant in nature or out of balance in its ecosystem.

FURA’s Journal of Future Food menu offers a range of planet-friendly options like insects, cell-cultured milk and coffee made from burdock root and hemp seeds. It also features familiar ingredients such as jellyfish, corn and banana, which are either invasive species or available in abundance. FURA also makes an effort to use ingredients widely available in Asia such as gongura, fish leaf and borage grown by hydroponic farmers like GreenLoop Farms in Singapore. The duo have also recently introduced a new six-course pairing menu which is a great way to try a little bit of everything.

Marcy’s

39-40 duxton road.

If you’re a fan of seafood and grandma chic interiors, Marcy’s is the place for you. Founded in 2020, the seafood bistro on Duxton Road takes familiar ideas and presents them in new, satisfying ways. Drawing on the similarities between Latin American and Southeast Asian ingredients, Head Chef Ryan Nile Choo showcases the best local and regional herbs, spices and aromatics, paired with seafood in bold new ways. Highlights include the octopus rigatoni and red prawn mafaldine. For those of you who don’t eat seafood, fear not, the iberico pork chop is a delicious alternative.

Not overly hungry? Their intimate bar is open late and you can join them for a glass of wine or a classic nightcap and small bites instead of a full meal. We recommend grabbing a seat at the counter and ordering a kaffir Pisco sour or jalapeno margarita alongside a plate of crab toast and crispy Brussels sprouts.

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Dumpling Darlings

44 amoy street and 86 circular road.

Got a hankering for dumplings? Dumpling Darlings , which is run by the same team behind Lola's Cafe , is a super popular restaurant in Singapore offering nothing but dumplings and noodles, all made fresh each day. The neon-lit venue’s branding is inspired by the Japanese manga found in Shokudo (casual Japanese eateries), with storylines based on a main character Jo and her pet pig, Pork Chop.

As for the food, we recommend trying the spiced Sichuan dumplings, veggie mandu dumplings and braised pork noodles. To finish, the dessert dumplings, which are stuffed with poached pear, cream cheese, amaretto, vanilla bean and served with Tasmanian ice cream, are a serious game changer.

Cloudstreet

84 amoy street.

#26 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants last year and awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide in the past two years, Cloudstreet is the result of chef Rishi Naleendra’s vision to create a dining room that exists on the philosophy of true hospitality.

With a tasting menu that champions ingredient-driven cuisine and seasonality, you can expect to be taken on a journey of innovation. Alongside the food, you will find a wine list featuring around 350 natural and classic style wines which pay homage to some greats alongside small, independent winemakers from around the world.

Consisting of two floors, you will first be welcomed into the main dining room, which is complete with a chef’s counter allowing for interactions between you and the chef. After the main course, you will be ushered upstairs to enjoy a luxurious array of dessert courses. This is coupled with a fine selection of cheeses, port wines and handcrafted petit fours.

FYSH at EDITION

38 cuscaden road.

Multi-award-winning chef and  author  Josh Niland really needs no introduction. Having worked in some of Sydney’s greatest foodie thoroughfares (think  Charcoal Fish  and  Petermen ) as well as the UK’s Michelin-starred The Fat Duck, Niland has completely overhauled the way the world cooks, transports, ages and stores fish.

Now, in collaboration with his legendary wife and business partner Julie Niland, the globally acclaimed king of the kitchen is at the helm of FYSH at EDITION , the delicious arm of EDITION Hotels. The ethically-sourced seafood concept clocks in as Niland’s very first restaurant outside of Australia and champions meat and veggie dishes, think a seafood-inspired steakhouse.

Josh and his team have also recently launched a one of a kind communal roast experience. Priced from S$108++ per person and available every Sunday exclusively for lunch, the new FYSH Roast menu features Niland’s boundary-pushing approach to seafood with a showcase of the ocean’s freshest catch, succulent roasts and fresh greens, including the FYSH Trolley, where each day's cuts and desserts are brought to the table for you to choose from.

83 Neil Road, Mondrian Singapore Duxton, #01-01/02/03

Uniting the distinct flavours of the Mediterranean, Noa recently opened its doors at the Mondrian Singapore Duxton. Helmed by award-winning Chef Alain Devahive, Noa is the latest addition to the Barmuteary Group and honours the finest tastes, spices, and ingredients from across Spain, Italy, France, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond. Standout dishes include the lamb kofta with fava beans and yoghurt, crispy pork belly with roasted pineapples, and burnt cauliflower salad with dates.

Noa’s interior contains a curated collection of spaces, each portraying a distinct Mediterranean locale—from the Eastern Mediterranean to South Europe, and even North Africa. But the interior masterpiece is a magnificent 4.5-meter-tall bar that serves as a social centrepiece for the restaurant.

National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, #01-04

The accolades keep coming for chef-owner Julien Royer’s contemporary French restaurant, including being crowned 2020’s Best Restaurant in Asia by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, being ranked number 18 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019, and winning a coveted third Michelin star.

Such awards really are no surprise once you’ve tasted the food though, with show-stopping signatures like rosemary smoked organic egg and beak-to-tail pigeon. Named after his grandmother who inspired Royer to cook, Odette represents modern French cuisine at its finest—a celebration of fresh ingredients, artisanal produce, classic technique and refined flavours, all done with the utmost elegance. 

55 Keong Saik Road, #01-05

An intimate alcove that embodies Italy’s rich culinary history and pays homage to the country’s quintessential diet staple, Pasta Bar is known for its delicious hand-pulled pasta and laidback counter culture. 

Nestled in the heart of Keong Saik road, the restaurant is anchored around an 18-seater open kitchen bar-counter where you can watch Michelin-trained Head Chef Ales Donat work his magic. Current menu highlights include the Tableside Carbonara, which is tossed tableside in a large flaming cheese wheel, and the Confit Duck Ravioli, which showcases a little-known dough technique whereby cooked egg yolk is added to raw egg yolks to make an incredibly velvety and creamy pasta casing for the duck filling.

7 Dempsey Rd, #01-02

They say there’s no smoke without fire—and Burnt Ends brings the heat in the most delicious way. One of the hottest tables in town some seven years after opening, this hip barbeque joint is a tribute to “the magic that comes from cooking with wood”, with a custom-made four-tonne, two-oven brick kiln as its beating heart. 

Divinely smoky, full-bodied flavours rule the roost at this Singapore restaurant, with chef-owner Dave Pynt creating new menus daily. Grab a counter seat at the open kitchen to watch the chefs in action, before savouring dishes like their pulled pork Sanger burger and king crab leg slathered in brown butter.

2 Dickson Road, Level 1 Wanderlust Hotel

Helmed by chef Rishi Naleendra, who also happens to be the man behind  Cloudstreet ,  Kotuwa  pays homage to Naleendra’s Sri Lankan heritage. Named after the Sri Lankan capital’s central business district, it also means “fort” in Sinhalese, a reminder of the ancient landmarks built by Sri Lankan kings and the Portuguese, Dutch and British settlers that have influenced the country’s history, culture and cuisine.

The food is as authentic as you can get outside of the South Asian country with a focus on short eats (stuffed snacks that are usually baked or fried and can easily be eaten on the go), curries and seafood. The lamb shank braised in Sri Lankan red curry and chicken kottu (chopped up rotti cooked with vegetables, eggs and gravy—one of Sri Lanka's famous street food) are two standout dishes. We suggest pairing your meal with one of their signature cocktails, which are named after Sri Lankan mythical creatures and infused with a selection of fruit, herbs and Sri Lankan spirits.

17A Dempsey Road

The world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut shines a light on traditional Straits-Chinese cuisine. Chef-owner Malcolm Lee was originally inspired by his grandmother’s homespun Peranakan cooking, resulting in dishes that perfectly balance authenticity and innovation. 

Delivering contemporary verve to tried-and-trusted favourites, Candlenut’s ever-changing “ah-ma-kase” tasting menu is an ideal introduction to Lee’s singular style. Look out for flavour-packed dishes like Wagyu beef rendang, blue swimmer crab curry, and buah keluak ice cream.

Underdog Inn

115 amoy street (off gemmill lane).

Hailing from Australia,  Underdog Inn ’s Executive Chef, Pete Smit, has created what he likes to call a “nose-to-tail” menu, which uses every edible part of the animal and minimises waste. You can expect everything from homemade sausages to bone marrow mash. All cuts of meat are then cooked over an open flame, for the ultimate in fire-only feasting.

This economically and environmentally friendly approach to meat preparation also means the specials board changes daily, depending on what’s available. However, the main menu of cuts from land and sea are always ready to fire.

Alongside the butcher’s style menu, you’ll find cocktails and beer on draft as well as an extensive collection of whiskey and agave spirits, which can be enjoyed alongside an eclectic art collection and unique graffiti on display throughout the dimly lit room.

Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, #02-23

Chef Han Li Guang flies the flag for modern Singaporean cuisine at Labyrinth , with a one-of-a-kind menu that showcases exciting new takes on much-loved recipes and traditional flavours from his childhood.

With a focus on highlighting homegrown produce (90 per cent of the restaurant’s ingredients are sourced from local farmers and fishermen), Han is adept at injecting fresh life into familiar dishes, while still paying tribute to his local heritage. Dinner is a tasting menu only affair, where you can expect creative twists on the likes of chilli crab , rojak and chicken rice; the latter is a tribute to his grandmother, who used to cook for a British family, and features her trademark chilli sauce.

1300 East Coast Parkway

Taking inspiration from chef-partner Mirko Febbrile’s native Puglia, Fico—meaning fig in Italian—is a lively, casual restaurant in East Coast Park. With communal seating, an outdoor courtyard offering stunning views of the sea, and a live pasta counter, Fico was designed to bring people together.

You can expect food and drinks to be uncomplicated and honest, created in the spirit of cucina povera—a no-waste philosophy that stretches creative limits without sacrificing flavour and fun. A centrepiece of the Fico experience is a seafood and vegetable-focused seasonal menu designed for sharing. Mains include grilled whole seasonal fish stuffed with lemon and grilled pork collar accompanied by green asparagus.

You can even enjoy a taste of Fico when you’re short on time thanks to its dedicated takeaway kiosk, which offers an array of delights that pay homage to Puglian street food. 

41 Bukit Pasoh Road

Sink your teeth into a seriously delicious slice of Scandinavia at Zén , the Singapore offshoot of Sweden’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant Frantzén. While sophisticated Neo-Nordic cuisine with Japanese flourishes is the order of the day here, the setting couldn’t be more Singaporean—a three-storey shophouse dating back to 1926.

Zén makes thrilling use of its venue too; guests are served pre-dinner drinks and snacks on the first floor, before heading to the second floor for the main act—a beautifully presented eight-course tasting menu that includes the restaurant’s signature truffle-topped French toast. Finally, ascend to the third floor’s cosy living room to enjoy petit-fours, coffee and food coma bliss. 

1 Fullerton Road, #02-02A

As Singapore’s only two Michelin-starred sushi restaurant, you can trust that you’re in for a truly unforgettable omakase experience at Shoukouwa . Only the highest-grade produce makes the cut here, with all fish and seafood flown in daily direct from Tokyo’s famous Toyosu Market.

The focus here is on nigiri sushi that expertly balances flavour with precision, including rice dressed in a secret blend of vinegars, with two different omakase menus available for dinner. While offerings change with the seasons, past highlights have included the kinmedai (golden eye snapper) and house-made ikura—and with only eight counter seats and a six-seater private room at this intimate spot, bookings are essential.

72 Amoy Street

Can’t decide what cuisine you’re in the mood for? Well, a meal at Nouri might be the answer. Chef-owner Ivan Brehm, an alumnus of Heston Blumenthal’s famed The Fat Duck, has created a restaurant that revolves around his idea of “crossroads cooking”—essentially, a melting pot of ingredients, techniques and flavours gathered from around the world, resulting in culinary fireworks.

Take a seat at Nouri ’s large communal chef’s table to watch the kitchen cook up a storm, working from highly original tasting menus that change weekly. Brazilian, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Chinese are just some of the influences you’ll spot in Brehm’s experimental cuisine, as exemplified by a signature dish like Acarjé and Vatapa—an Afro-Brazilian fritter served with turmeric and coconut sauce, salted prawn vatapa (a type of stew) and okra caviar. 

 47 Amoy Street

If you’ve never tasted Southern Indian and Korean fusion, you need to get yourself over to Tambi . Unsurprisingly the first of its kind, this casual eatery was opened by long-time friends and Michelin-starred chefs Mano Thevar (Thevar) and Chef Sun Kim (Meta Restaurant).

Dining is on the laid-back side, with bar-style seating offering up a front-row seat to all the action. Thevar and Kim have paired up to develop a menu that cleverly fuses their culinary cultures, so expect intriguing dishes like tender wagyu bulgogi in a warm flaky roti, or gochujang red snapper, cooked Pollichathu-style—the traditional Kerala way in banana leaves.

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From fine dining in sleek venues in Singapore’s CBD, boutique hotspots from River Valley to Dempsey Hill, and must-visits in the Arab Quarter, East Coast, and Sentosa, our latest guide to Singapore’s Best Restaurants is your go-to guide for dining venues not to be missed when exploring Singapore’s culinary melting pot.

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CUISINE:  Modern Chinese ADDRESS:   83 Duxton Road, Singapore, 089540 OPENING HOURS: Daily, 12pm-2.30pm, 5pm – 10.30pm CONTACT: +65 9859 1643 INSTAGRAM: @yellowpotsingapore

Styled true to its name, Yellow Pot presents a delectable selection of modern Chinese Cuisine within the nostalgic Duxton Reserve, reminiscing 19th century elegance right in the historic heart of Singapore. The interior boasts a glamorous black and gold colour palette, embellished with yellow pots, dark lacquered timber screen dividers, large golden fans and 18th century English scripted wallpapers.

The culinary team has developed a health-focused menu with recipes relying purely on natural produce and delivering robust flavours and textures with no artificial additives. Try their sweet and sour eggplant, where the aubergine is braised and coated with a delicious homemade sauce of hot bean paste, honey, vinegar, and local Nanyang soya sauce brewed by a local company.

Book now for Yellow Pot , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

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CUISINE: Modern Australian Steak ADDRESS: 7 Dempsey Road, #01-04, Singapore 249671 OPENING HOURS: Monday & Sunday, Closed | Dinner – Tuesday – Saturday, 6pm – late | Lunch- Thursday – Saturday, 12pm – 2pm INSTAGRAM: @burntends.sg

Founded by Chef-Owner Dave Pynt, Burnt Ends is a modern barbecue restaurant in Singapore’s Dempsey Hill serving modern Australian barbecue and boutique wines and spirits in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

At the heart of this modern barbecue restaurant is an open-concept kitchen and a belief that there is a special kind of magic that comes from cooking with wood. Burnt Ends has held its One-Michelin star since 2018 and takes home #41 on the 2022 San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List.

Book now for Burnt Ends , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

CUISINE:  Contemporary Asian ADDRESS: 8D Dempsey Rd, #01-02 Dempsey Hill, Singapore, 249672 OPENING HOURS: Monday, Closed | Tuesday – Thursday, 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6pm – 10pm | Friday, 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6pm – 11.30pm | Saturday, 11.30 am – 3.30pm & 6pm – 11.30pm | Sunday, 11.30 am – 3.30pm & 6pm – 10 pm CONTACT: +65 9487 1552 INSTAGRAM:   @sirihousesg

Amidst the lush greenery of Dempsey Hill, SIRI HOUSE presents a sumptuous array of Contemporary Asian plates to share. Dishes traverse geographical boundaries and are an eclectic mix of flavours and influences. Escape for weekday lunch, weekend brunch or a moonlit dinner. Menu highlights include Scallop Ceviche with yuzu shiro shoyu, ikura and watermelon radish, a Crustacean Pappardelle lathered in a rich lobster and prawn bisque and an Unagi Risotto infused with burnt onion dashi and garlic butter mushrooms.

House-made infusions and distillates form the backbone of the cocktail programme at Siri House. Settle into plush sofa seating in the main restaurant and lounge or enjoy garden views on the outdoor terrace while perusing the Collective Market retail shop..Siri House offers several fabulous private dining options for group dining and outdoor barbeques.

Book now for Siri House , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN SINGAPORE’S CBD & TELOK AYER

CUISINE: Fine dining ADDRESS: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #01-04 National Gallery, Singapore 178957 OPENING HOURS: Monday & Sunday, Closed | Dinner – Tuesday – Saturday, 6:30pm – 8:15pm | Lunch – Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 1:15pm CONTACT: +6563850498 INSTAGRAM: @odetterestaurant

Odette serves modern French cuisine guided by Chef Julien’s lifelong respect for seasonality, terroir and artisanal producers sourced from boutique producers all over the world. While his approach is underpinned by the principles of French cuisine, his years in Asia have infused his approach with a sense of place. Indulge in signature dishes like Normandy brown crab with wasabi oil and Nashi pear, Kampot pepper-crusted pigeon and wild Atlantic turbot served with stuffed morel and Swiss chard.

Located in the historic National Gallery Singapore, Odette’s dining room conveys a feminine feel thanks to soft pops of pink against a cream and grey backdrop. The aesthetic was schemed by Singaporean artist Dawn Ng, and also incorporates original abstract collages of de-constructed food photography.

Make a reservation for Odette , one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

CUISINE:  French ADDRESS: 18 Gemmill Lane, Singapore, 069255 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Saturday, 11.30am to 10.30pm CONTACT: +65 6557 2224 INSTAGRAM:  @barathymsg

Bar-A-Thym specialises in mouth-watering French cuisine, plating up delectable seafood and meat dishes cooked a la Plancha. Their unique French Omakase menu has been designed by French Chef François Mermilliod with each dish inspired by the regional specialties of Southern France. Special favourites from the menu include the Wagyu Cote De Boeuf, Seafood Bouillabaisse, Morisseau® Bouchot Mussels, TE MANA Lamb Rack and the Angel Hair Pasta with Sea Urchin.

Mermilliod is known to have a knack for incorporating both French and Asian cooking techniques in his cuisine. We all know French fare and a good drop of wine are a match made in heaven, so for the wine enthusiasts Bar-A-Thym boasts an extensive wine selection from some of the best vineyards across the globe.

Make a reservation for Bar-A-Tyme , one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

CUISINE:  Modern European, Chinese ADDRESS:   115 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 069935 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Wednesday, 10.45am – 3pm & 5pm – 11pm | Thursday 10.45am – 3pm & 5pm – 12am | Friday – Sat 10.30am – 12am | Sunday 10.30am – 10pm CONTACT: +65 6221 7449 INSTAGRAM: @birdsofafeathersg

The culinary concept of Szechuan is well-known for its use of fiery spices – particularly the infamous Szechuan pepper dish that will leave your mouth alight. A specialty of this flavoursome act can be found at the buzzing Birds of a Feather on hip Amoy Street, offering a contemporary Western cuisine with Szechuan influence.

With an interior décor of a sophisticated ensemble of nature and high styling, this restaurant, cafe and bar offers all-day dining, bespoke cocktails, and an ever evolving wine list.

Make a reservation for Birds of a Feather , one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

GAIG RESTAURANT

CUISINE:  Western, Spanish ADDRESS: 16 Stanley Street, 068735, Singapore OPENING HOURS: Monday – Saturday, 12pm – 2pm & 6pm to 10pm | Sunday, closed CONTACT: +65 9771 2674 INSTAGRAM:   @gaigsingapore

Chef Carles Gaig was destined to be a chef with his roots in Barcelona where his family owned the Taberna d’en Gaig since the 1800s. Carrying on the traditional cuisine and culinary techniques of their family restaurant from Barcelona, he opened his popular Catalan restaurant in Singapore serving up some of the best Catalan cuisine in the city.

Their menu emphasises fresh produce and passionate cooking serving up Catalan recipes that had been passed through generations. Indulge in the cannelloni and quail escabetx to transport yourself to the bustling streets of Spain, pair it with their fabulous selection of Spanish wines. If you have a sweet tooth be sure you finish up with their unmissable Catalan crème brûlée!”

Book now for Gaig , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

BEST RESTAURANTS DOWNTOWN

CUISINE: Neo-Indian ADDRESS: 7500E Beach Rd, #01-201 Diners Building, Singapore, 199595 OPENING HOURS: Monday: Closed | Tuesday 6:00pm – 10:30pm | Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm / 6:00pm – 10:30pm | Sunday: 6:00pm – 10:30pm CONTACT: +65 8178 8460 INSTAGRAM:  @addasingapore

Embark on a Neo Indian dining experience at the brand new restaurant, ADDA. With dishes curated and handcrafted by Michelin Starred Chef, Manjunath Mural, indulge in the best dishes that India has to offer with a contemporary twist and infusion of local flavours. Popular choices from the menu include the Pulled Lamb Desi Tacos, Prata Quesadillas, Mural’s Butter Chicken Pot Pie and the Charred Laksa Salmon. For classic comfort, feast on our signature Indian curries and entrees.

Highlighting the flavours and colours inspired by spices, all ingredients are fresh, flavourful and authentic, prepared with signature cooking secrets and a whole lot of love. Trust us when we say you won’t leave here hungry, but extremely satisfied!

Book now for Adda , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

DOPO TEATRO

CUISINE:  Italian ADDRESS: 8 Raffles Ave, #01-11 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday: 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm |  Saturday – Sunday: 12pm – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm CONTACT: +65 65345188 INSTAGRAM:  @dopoteatro.sg

Located along the waterfront at Esplanade Mall, Dopo Teatro offers a modern dining experience along the waterfront, complete with marbled walls and soft hanging lights interior, as well as a breezy outdoor eating space to take in the magnificent city night views.

From antipasti, soups, and salads to house-made pastas and hand-stretched pizzas, immerse yourself in the repertory of classic Italian food reinvented from the building blocks of ancient recipes. Observe as the chefs bring classic meals to life with a fun touch of Japanese Italian charm!

Book now for Dopo Teatro , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

NEON PIGEON

CUISINE: Japanese, Modern Asian ADDRESS: 36 Carpenter St, #01-01, Singapore, 059915 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 11.30am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 10.30pm | Saturday – Sunday & Public Holidays, 11.30am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 10.30pm CONTACT: +65 6222 3623 INSTAGRAM: @neonpigeonsg

Its days at Keong Saik Road may be in the past, but an exciting new journey is about to begin as the hot spot leads the flock of eclectic souls to a sprawling new nest at Carpenter Street.

The self-described misfits that add novel twists to regional Japanese flavours and traditional cooking techniques, now bring you a new adventure in Neon Pigeon 2.0.

New to the Neon Pigeon experience is the Raw Bar, which celebrates an ever-changing selection of beautiful, seasonal ingredients in true Japanese fashion. Neon Pigeon 2.0 also takes it up several notches with an expanded cocktail bar swirling and shaking up Tokyo-inspired tipples. Sake continues to rule but makes ample space for crushable tipples featuring Japanese spirits and ingredients.

Make a reservation for Neon Pigeon , one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

RIVIERA RESTAURANT

CUISINE:  Western, Mediterranean ADDRESS: 1 Fullerton Road, #02-06, One Fullerton, Singapore, 049213 OPENING HOURS: Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 11pm | Saturday, 6.30pm – 11pm | Sunday & Monday, closed CONTACT: +65 6690 7564 INSTAGRAM:  @rivierasg

Sitting elegantly within One Fullerton, Riviera Restaurant is one of Singapore’s most famed modern Mediterranean fine dining destinations offering seamless views out across the Marina Bay. The menu has been carefully crafted by Executive Chef Rémy Carmignani and Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Vergnole, with each dish honouring the diverse culinary influences and flavours of the Mediterranean coasts, from France and Italy all the way to North Africa.

Sharing their ethos of “Cooking is one of the best ways to share feelings and emotions, with each bite bringing a moment of fleeting happiness,” you will appreciate the care put into every mouth-watering bite. Savour these light, fresh and transcendent flavours in a stunning dining space dressed with golden pillars, striking flora combined with candlelight and hanging chandeliers.

Make a reservation for Riviera, one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN KAMPONG GLAM

Beirut grill.

CUISINE:  Middle Eastern ADDRESS: 72 Bussorah Street, Singapore, 199485 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 11.30am – 10.00pm | Saturday & Sunday, 11.30am – 11.00pm CONTACT: +65 6341 7728 INSTAGRAM:   @beirutgrill.sg

Established in 2010 and set on the historic Bussorah Street, this multiple award-winning boutique Arabic lounge serves up some of the finest Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine in the city. All key spices and herbs are imported from the finest shops in Lebanon, making it that little bit more authentic!

Entice your senses with their famed mouth-watering mezza infused with olive oil, spices and herbs. Other crowd favourites include the Mixed Grill Kebab Platter and the Sizzling Kefalotyri Cheese with Caramelized Onions.

On weekends witness their bellydancer dance to the beat of Arabic music while you dine, indoors or alfresco!

Make a reservation for Beirut Grill , one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN SENTOSA/LABRADOR PARK

Panamericana.

CUISINE:  Pan-American, Western ADDRESS:  Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road, Singapore, 099892 OPENING HOURS: Daily, 12 – 10pm CONTACT: +65 8817 0961 INSTAGRAM:   @panamericanasg

Panamericana is the ultimate casual bar and grill, bringing to life mouth- watering fare from the rich diversity of cultures and cuisines found in the 14 countries along the Pan American Highway stretching through the North, Central and South Americas.

Indulge in Panamericana’s Farm-To-Fire philosophy with whole meats, greens, grains and fresh seafood, along with wines, signature cocktails, share serves and boozy concoctions. Set across 7,000 sq. ft. accompanied by breathtaking sea views, The Lawn and lush tropical greenery, Panamericana is your new best escape in Sentosa!

Book now for Panamerciana , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

TAMARIND HILL

CUISINE: Thai, Burmese ADDRESS: 30 Labrador Villa Road, Singapore, 119189  OPENING HOURS: Daily, 12 – 10.30pm CONTACT: +65 6278 6364 INSTAGRAM: @tamarindhill.sg

Indulge in exclusive Thai cuisine set within a charming black and white colonial villa amidst the lush Labrador jungle. Nature and heritage unite at Tamarind Hill delivering an elegant affair outside of the city. Be met by timeless antiques, restored shop-house shutters, extravagant high ceilings and romantic candle-lit lamps.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN TANJONG PAGAR

Butcher boy.

CUISINE: Asian Fusion ADDRESS: 31 Keong Saik Road, Singapore, 089138 OPENING HOURS: Lunch Wednesdsay – Friday, 12pm – 2.30pm | Dinner Tuesday – Saturday, 5pm – 10.30pm | Sunday, Roast 12pm – 4pm, Dinner 5pm – 9.30pm CONTACT: +65 6221 6833 INSTAGRAM: @butcherboysg

Brought to you by the team behind Cure, uber-cool Butcher Boy invigorates the senses and tantalises the tastebuds with their melting pot of exotic Asian flavours delivered in a stunning metro setting. This lively east-meets-west style bar and grill cannot be missed while savouring the culinary delights on popular Keong Saik Street.

Experience social dining as you enjoy Butcher Boy’s menu favourites such as the Premium US Grain Fed Beef Short Rib and their unique selection of their mouthwatering cocktails.

Book now for Butcher Boy , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

CHEF’S TABLE BY CHEF STEPHAN

CUISINE:  Western Omakase ADDRESS:   61 Tras Street, Singapore, 079000 OPENING HOURS:  Tuesday- Saturday, 6pm – midnight | Friday, 12pm – 3pm | Sunday – Monday, closed CONTACT: +65 6224 4188 INSTAGRAM:   @chefstable_61tras

The open kitchen concept of Chef’s Table will make you feel right at home – and give you the unique chance to score a secret recipe or two during an outstanding dining experience. The daily changing degustation menus feature 28 key ingredients – customise your dinner and cross out the ingredients you don’t feel like. You won’t be served the same dish twice during your visits to Chef’s Table!

Your unique dining experience is best paired with one of the chef’s carefully curated wines which are – like the seasonal produce – only available in small quantities.

Book now for Chef’s Table , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

CUISINE:  Middle Eastern ADDRESS:   48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore, 079317 OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 11.30am – 3pm & 5pm – 10.30pm | Saturday – Sunday, 11.30am – 3pm & 5pm – 10.30pm CONTACT: +65 6221 7794 INSTAGRAM: @fatprincesg

Fat Prince Meshing the vibrancy of bohemian Istanbul with Parisian sensibilities of a casual bistro – Fat Prince is a cafe by day and bar by night. Well known for its mouth-watering kebabs and koktails inspired by the streets and stories of today’s nomad.

The city’s hotspot Fat Prince is an obvious choice for delicious Middle Eastern dishes accompanied by koktails curated by their talented bartenders. Attracting a cool and chic crowd, soak in the atmosphere with a koktail to take you from day into night.

Book now for Fat Prince , one of the best restaurants in Singapore.

YELLOW POT TANJONG PAGAR

CUISINE:  Modern Chinese ADDRESS:   83 Duxton Road, Singapore, 089540 OPENING HOURS: Daily, 5.30pm – 10.30pm CONTACT: +65 9859 1643 INSTAGRAM: @yellowpotsingapore

Make a reservation for Yellow Pot Tanjong Pagar , one of Singapore’s best restaurants.

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The 10 Best Restaurants In Singapore in 2024

Huin Ling Last Updated: October 26, 2023

Are you considering Singapore as your next go-to destination? Dive into this handpicked list of the best restaurants in Singapore that we’ve put together for you. We think they’re awesome and reckon you will, too.

Pro Tip: If you wish to add some of these restaurants in Singapore to your bucket list, bookmark this article in your desktop or mobile browser so you can refer to it when you’re planning a trip to Singapore. You never know when you’ll need some inspiration.

Top Restaurants And Places To Eat In Singapore

Singapore, a melting pot of diverse cultures, has all the gluttony goodness you can stomach in one location. There’s plenty of options for everyone’s taste and budget, from street food to fine dining, and from UNESCO-recognized hawker delights to Michelin-starred cuisines brought in by famous chefs. You will certainly have plenty of options to choose from during your trip to Singapore.

When it comes to savouring new food and new atmospheres, nothing is absolute. Only visiting these places and relishing every ingredient that goes into preparing each and every dish can do them justice. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at some of the best restaurants in Singapore.

Prawnaholic

$ | Asian | Indoor Seating

In Singapore, street food doesn’t refer to food stalls set up on the streets. The majority of what is considered street food here is similar to Prawnaholic, where they are in the form of a hawker stall along with many other vendors serving different foods at hawker centres around the island.

Prawnaholic’s Special Prawn Noodle is my go-to; after all, classic can never go wrong. However, there’s a twist here, a layer of richness in the flavour that regular prawn noodles don’t have. Regular prawn noodles also lack the extra meat, so the addition of the torched Kurobuta pork certainly lends a touch of modernity to the classic dish.

Address: 110 Pasir Ris Central, #02-12, Singapore 519614

126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi

Stepping into a dim sum restaurant reminds me of when I was in Hong Kong on vacation. This restaurant has two locations: the original in Geylang and an extension in Boon Keng, so if you’re looking for a variety, you may arrange your stay around their locations.

From sweet to savoury, dim sum is a tasty alternative to rice or noodles. If you want something less carb-heavy and varied in one sitting, I’d recommend this as a brunch place or late-night supper (don’t forget to get some tea to cleanse your palette while you try different dishes).

Address: 126 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387449

328 Katong Laksa

$ | Peranakan | Indoor Seating

Laksa is a well-known dish in the category of ‘Peranakan’ cuisine, and 328 Katong Laksa serves one of the best. It was visited by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay during Singtel’s Hawker Heroes Challenge in 2013. He mentioned how tough it was to master the various ingredients that go into one bowl of laksa.

Why not make this a go-to when you’re planning your trip? For first-timers, neither chopsticks nor forks are provided; instead, a spoon is enough since the vermicelli is chopped into shorter strands for a smoother eating experience. This is definitely my top pick as the best restaurants in Singapore for lunch.

Address: 51 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428770

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice

$$ | Asian | Indoor Seating

When my distant cousins visit Singapore, I usually take them to Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice. Best of all, it is really easy to find. It’s just one train station away from the airport, how convenient is that?

It’s an iconic, well-known and flavourful Hainanese dish that practically no one ever misses when they’re here. Aside from its trademark chicken rice, the restaurant also serves a variety of other Asian cuisines. Hawker centres also sell much more affordable chicken rice, but if you want the full chicken rice experience, try this restaurant.

Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038

Eat 3 Bowls

$$ | Asian | Indoor & Outdoor Seating

As someone who dislikes queuing, I did it for this one. I guess it’s because it’s authentic Taiwanese food, and I’ve never been there, so I can only eat it here (thank goodness they brought it over!). 

There’s a reason why this classroom-themed restaurant is called Eat 3 Bowls. You should try their popular Braised Pork Rice, Oyster Intestine Mee Sua, and Chicken Rice combo. Even if the portion is small for a light eater, it’s worth a try. This is definitely one of my top picks for a best restaurant in Singapore for dinner.

Address: 462 Crawford Ln, #01-61, Singapore 190462

Wheeler’s Estate

$$ – $$$ | Western | Indoor & Outdoor Seating

The atmosphere at Wheeler’s Estate appeals to me (the food as well no doubt). If you’re the adventurous sort and don’t mind traveling out to the outskirts of Singapore, this might be one of the places you’d like to visit for some Instaworthy shots too.

If you want to dine with a view, this is the place to go, in my opinion. After all, a decent quality lunch set combined with a great ambience is just pure bliss. This is my favourite day/nighttime restaurant, whether for a get-together with friends or a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Address: 2 Park Lane Singapore 798386

Red Eye Smokehouse

$$ – $$$ | Western | Indoor Seating

Barbeque is often associated with meat spread on a grill in Singapore, but not in this restaurant. This restaurant specializes in smoked meats of all kinds. You won’t want to miss their opening hours because they only smoke a set amount of meat every day and once it’s sold out, they’ll be closed for the day. 

Though I’m not a huge fan of barbeque, the meat I’ve tried was indeed delicious. This is easily an excellent place to eat in Singapore for quality, juicy, and tender American-style barbeque.

Address: 1 Cavan Rd, Singapore 209842

$$$ | African | Indoor & Outdoor Seating

As Singapore’s first African-themed restaurant, it was a breath of fresh air in terms of both food and atmosphere. I was blown away by the variety of foods I was exposed to without having to travel there just yet. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first because it was something new to me.

It was recommended to me by close friends who had previously visited the place and had nothing but positive things to say about it, though we concluded that it was on the more expensive side. I particularly enjoyed the Liberian Peanut Chicken Stew because of the addition of the peanut flavouring, which elevated the entire dish to a new level. This is one of the best restaurants in Singapore for date night.

Address: 12 Jiak Chuan Rd, Singapore 089265

Closed on Monday, Tuesday

Guzman y Gomez

$$ – $$$ | Mexican | Indoor Seating

Guzman y Gomez is a great place to get some Mexican food. They have several locations in the Central Business District, including one in Guoco Tower. As a result, getting around would be fairly easy, as they are located in areas with close access to the train station.

Something about the sauce they use in their tacos, quesadillas, and other dishes makes you want to come back for more. Enjoy this spot for lunch or dinner.

Address: #B2-14, 1 Wallich St Guoco Tower, 078881

$$$ | French Contemporary | Indoor Seating

This restaurant is comfortably located within the National Gallery Singapore, making it a convenient location for tourists to visit and dine. Chef Julien Royer earned his Michelin star and I’d say, apart from his tasty dishes inspired by his grandmother Odette, the eye-catching interior design spoke to me. For one thing, the design was both contemporary and minimalist in colours, a great ambience for fine dining. 

With such inspiration guiding whatever Chef Julien creates, it is unquestionably a dining destination worth going for a special occasion! If you plan on visiting this restaurant, smart casual dress is needed.

Address: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #01-04 National Gallery, Singapore 178957

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9 Best Local Eats in Singapore

By Annette Tan

Singapore may be a city that’s always in flux, but some things stay steadfastly the same. These establishments make time-honored treats—many dished out by second and third-generation family members who have kept culinary traditions alive—not just for their own families, but for Singaporeans at large. We've selected our favorite local eats in Singapore for true-grit, authentic food.

Lim Chee Guan Arrow

At this Chinatown shophouse, workers grill pile after pile of sticky, fragrant slices of bak kwa (minced pork jerky) infused with fish sauce, honey, and other secret ingredients. Lim Chee Guan bak kwa is widely regarded as the best bak kwa in Singapore.

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Part shop, part cafe, this institution has been a part of childhood for many who grew up in the historic Katong enclave. Visitors can buy traditional Peranakan kueh (cakes), coconut candy, and great popiah (spring roll). Try the kueh bingka (tapioca cake) and the gold-hued fish-shaped jellies made from seaweed. The latter is a rare sweet that's hard to find anywhere else.

Kim Choo Kueh Chang Arrow

This two-unit shophouse along the historical Katong stretch is a veritable Peranakan heritage center. Downstairs is a restaurant serving traditional Nonya dishes—and there are better places to sample Nonya food, sweets and pastries (like at Glory Catering a few doors down), but Kim Choo's Nonya kueh zhang (rice dumplings) are the best in town. They're triangular-shaped glutinous rice dumplings tinged a lovely shade of blue with butterfly pea flowers; stuffed with a filling of minced pork, mushrooms, and candied winter melon stewed in dark soy sauce; and wrapped in bamboo leaves that lend the dumplings a distinct fragrance. This is where to go for the best of them.

The Original Katong Laksa Arrow

Locals will testify that this is the best Nonya laksa out there. The rich gravy is made with coconut milk, dried shrimp, and a harmony of spices, with thick rice vermicelli, fresh prawns, cockles, fish cakes, and beansprouts. There are plenty of Katong Laksa purveyors across Singapore, but this is the original and, many say, the best.

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Lau Pa Sat Satay Street Arrow

It's best at night when satay sellers set up shop along the lane outside and seafood stalls peddle chilli crab and steamed cockles. The vibe channels Singapore in the 1950s, before hawkers were taken off the streets. It's all delightfully cheery, fueled a bit by the drinks sold by "beer aunties." When in doubt, stick to the traditional beef, mutton, or chicken satay served with a peanut gravy and ketupat (rice cakes) to sop up all the juices.

Old Chang Kee Arrow

Old Chang Kee is perhaps the country's best-loved curry puff. Established by Chang Chuan Boon in 1956 as a humble stall on Koek Road, it has since evolved to become a local brand with booths across the island selling its famous signature curry puffs (the "Curry O"), filled with a creamy potato filling, chicken, and a wedge of hard-boiled egg.

Singapore Zam Zam Arrow

The century-old Zam Zam is a true rarity in this city: the equivalent of a time-honored, greasy-spoon diner. It's where locals of all ages come for their fix of traditional Indian Muslim street food, like fluffy nasi biryani (spiced basmati rice) smothered with chicken, fish, or mutton curry; murtabak (Indian parathas filled with eggs, onions, and meat); and tasty mee goreng (fried noodles).

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If there was ever a spot for a late-night bite, this is it: Mr Prata turns out some excellent prata (fried Indian roti), crisp around the edges and light and fluffy within. The variations of prata and other Indian breads like dosai are endless. Wash it all down with a teh tarik or ice kopi and wait for the food coma to set in.

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Singaporeans drive from all parts of the island to sit here and enjoy a quiet breakfast while reading their newspapers. Ask for the "super crispy toast" and you'll be rewarded with friable slabs of wafer-like toast that crumble to the bite. The kaya (coconut egg jam), slathered between the toast, is stirred constantly over a slow fire for hours to render it lush and sweet.

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The Best Restaurants & Bars In Singapore

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February 27, 2023

The first thing you should know about Singapore is that food is the national pastime, obsession, and sport. The country, which is about half the size of Los Angeles , has more than 7,000 restaurants, cafes, hawker centres, and bars, and they’re scattered all over the island. There’s excellent Chinese food in Little India, curry noodles that’ll clear your sinuses in the Central Business District, and even a killer burger at the airport.

Luckily, getting around to all those places isn’t an issue with or without a car. The country’s public transportation system is comprehensive, air-conditioned, and easy to navigate. Which is fortunate, since walking around this tropical city in 90% humidity isn’t ideal.

Despite being one of the world’s smallest countries, Singapore manages to cram restaurants into any space possible, which makes sifting through them a rewarding but tiring task. If that sounds like something you'd outsource to literally anybody else, you’ve come to the right place: here’s our guide to the best restaurants and bars in Singapore.

HAWKER CENTRES, KOPITIAMS, & OTHER CASUAL SPOTS

The Coconut Club

The Coconut Club proves that change can be good as long as the rice remains the same. They recently moved into a bright two-story shophouse, which is a kind of historical building with internal courtyards scattered throughout Singapore, and still execute their excellent nasi lemak (a.k.a. their signature coconut rice dish) along with some nifty additions: a slew of curries, an extensive dessert selection, and an exciting cocktail menu. If you’re somehow not full on fishcakes and vegetable curry, have a coconut shake or their pineapple Old Fashioned as you seriously consider moving to Singapore.

Yang Ming Seafood

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Everyone talks about Singapore’s hawker centres (and rightfully so), but the majority of Singaporeans eat at kopitiams (think of them as mini-hawkers hidden in housing estates). In one of those kopitiams in Bishan is where you’ll find Yang Ming Seafood. It’s a zi char, which basically means a small place that encourages communal eating and has a large menu focusing on wok-fried dishes that often originated in home cooking. Call ahead, order the Lobster Andrew for your group, and debate whether Andrew is the chef’s name, the lobster’s name, or somehow an adjective. Then, portion out the silky rice noodles with smoky lobster steeped in soy and garlic and wonder why lobster is prepared any other way.

YY Kafei Dian

Bakery/Cafe

You’ll find our favorite local coffee shop, YY Kafei Dian, two blocks away from the famous Raffles Hotel where the Singapore Sling was invented. They serve things like kaya toast, a white bread bun loaded with coconut jam and butter that’s part-sandwich, part-dessert, and claypot noodles loaded with pork, Chinese cabbage, and egg. This small spot on Beach Road makes their kaya and buns in-house before toasting them on a griddle that’s been around forever. Grab a bun and a coffee, then stroll over to the Raffles Hotel to explore the grounds.

Alexandra Village Food Centre

Bukit Merah

Alexandra Village flies a little under the radar since it’s tucked away behind a row of auto shops, but locals know what’s up at this hawker centre. Highlights include the sliced fish hor fun noodles, spicy claypot laksa, and some legitimately awesome soup dumplings. The Bukit Merah area is what’s known as heartland Singapore, meaning any area beyond the city center, yet it’s just ten minutes away from glitzier areas like Orchard Road and Holland Village. You can find a large concentration of excellent spots here (like neighborhood favorite Keng Eng Kee or Durian Lab ), which makes this one of the better hawker centres around.

Tiong Bahru Market

Tiong Bahru

While you’re wandering through the Tiong Bahru neighborhood looking at bookstores, ’50s architecture, and tiny antique shops, you’ll need to find somewhere to eat—and that place should be Tiong Bahru Food Centre. Once you make your way to the second floor of the Tiong Bahru Market, you can get roast meats from Lee Hong Kee , prawn noodle soup from Min Nan Pork Ribs Prawn Noodles , rice cakes with pickled vegetables at Jian Bo Shui Kueh , and icy desserts from Liang Liang Garden (get the Milo Dinosaur Ice Kachang—it’s like a hot chocolate snow cone) all without leaving the building. Head over with a group of friends when you’re in the area, make sure you’ve got cash, and order everything.

FANCIER SIT-DOWN SPOTS

The National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore

Instead of spending what looks like their entire budget on chandeliers, Violet Oon’s would do just fine with folding tables and blank concrete walls. Because when the food arrives, you won’t be able to focus on anything else. The restaurant serves upscale Peranakan food, and the must-tries are the dry laksa noodles, the beef rendang, and their buah keluak ayam, a stew made with chicken and candlenut that’s infused with fresh root spices.

The historic Gillman Barracks is no longer the military base it used to be, but the folks at Naked Finn clearly didn’t get the memo because their food has some serious firepower. (Yes, that is indeed our best attempt at military humor.) Place your trust in their well-informed waitstaff and you’ll get rewarded with things like a pancake made from squid, littleneck clams with white wine and fish sauce, and rice noodles with sakura shrimp. Even though the restaurant sits on old barracks, the space actually looks more like a greenhouse now. After your meal, explore the surrounding arts district—go gallery hopping, stop for waffles and ice cream at Creamier , or drink some Wonka-esque cocktails at Hopscotch .

Bedrock Origin

Bedrock Origin is an upscale spot on the island of Sentosa on the southern side of Singapore. They do old-school favorites like grilled lobster tail and plenty of steaks, but also serve things like an excellent grilled kingfish collar and a plant-based beef wellington, which puts Bedrock in that rarified air of “steakhouses that actually care about vegans.” The A4 Wagyu ribeye is fantastic, but the tomahawk steak, which can only be described as “Flintstonian,” steals the show. While on Sentosa, check out Quayside Isle boardwalk or the vibey Tanjong Beach Club .

Imperial Treasure

Orchard Road

The Paragon is an upscale mall filled with the type of stores that sell $100 socks, but our favorite way to spend money in the building is at Imperial Treasure. You’ll find some of the best peking duck in the city at this white tablecloth, banquet-style Chinese restaurant. Dinner here feels like an event every night of the week and it’s not uncommon to see a head of state eating next to a family celebrating grandpa visiting from out of town. Whichever side of that spectrum your group falls in, make sure you order the signature duck and Imperial Treasure’s lesser-known (but just as delicious) crispy duck stuffed with glutinous rice ahead of time.

photo credit: Felix Hug

Most people don’t equate Singapore with good Mexican food. But if anybody questions why you’re going to Nixta for dinner and not another hawker centre, all it takes is one course for their opinion to change faster than they can say “tuna tostada.” Getting a reservation here requires some planning, but everything on the menu is great—go for tlayudas made with fresh ground masa tortillas, the killer duck barbacoa, and their Nixta Old Fashioned that’s made with tequila instead of whiskey. Enjoy it all in the warm space that’s constantly buzzy and slightly smoky, like how we imagine Matthew McConaughey’s ranch.

La Bottega Enoteca

There aren’t that many Italian restaurants in Singapore that cure their own meat, make their own pasta, or invent their own type of pizza dough. Come to think of it, there aren’t that many Italian restaurants that do that anywhere. But La Bottega, in Joo Chiat, does all of the above and more. The menu has several standouts, but ordering their “Newpolitan”-style pizza (which has more pillowy dough, extra crispy bottom, and a literal patent pending) with their housemade sausage and the pappardelle with guinea fowl is non-negotiable.

There are a few different options when it comes to seating, but you’ll want to be in their alfresco space, a quaint garden complete with vintage iron benches and cascading ivy. Get a group together, make a reservation, and order everything that ends in a vowel.

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Firangi Superstar

Tanjon Pagar

With a space that can only be described as “India, but make it art deco,” Firangi Superstar hits with all the energy of a Bollywood film. Order things like a tandoori lamb saddle, sweet potato-kale pakoras, and cumin-glazed carrots, and pair it all with a chai masala cocktail. Keong Saik Road, just up the street, is a must-visit if you’re in the area as well— Kok Sen Zi Char ’s chili prawn rice noodles, the pasta wizards at Bar Cicheti , and the spectacular beer hall The Guild are some of the highlights.

East Bistro

Most people have heard of Serangoon Gardens because of the famous Chomp Chomp hawker centre, but the quaint neighborhood has plenty else to offer, with East Bistro at the top of the list. This casual Chinese spot is headed up by the former chef of Lei Garden , a local Chinese fine dining institution, but even still, East Bistro has been thriving as a bit of a neighborhood secret. Though based on the strength of their crispy char siew buns, “fried” rice in seafood soup, and of course, their sticky and tangy sweet and sour pork that’s served “Hong Kong style” over ice, it won’t be secret for long.

Tong Xin Ru Yi Traditional Hotpot

In Singapore’s world of hot pot, there are big-name chains, quiet neighborhood spots, and places like Tong Xin Ru Yi. Instead of plastic tables or mismatched furniture, Tong Xin Ru Yi kind of looks like the set of an old-school kung fu film, with bamboo screens and rattan chairs. When it comes to the food, expect rich, flavorful broths and an extensive list of hotpot items, like black bone chicken, shrimp paste, and tasty mutton ribs. The sides are also worth exploring, including the marinated spicy beef sticks, the shake-shake pork (their vastly superior answer to popcorn chicken), and tempura-style fried mint leaves.

Studying the menu at Rempapa is a bit like getting a Masters in Peranakan cuisine, a combination of Indonesian, Malay, and Chinese influences. Everything they serve tastes like it’s been turbocharged, including Peranakan staple paper-wrapped chicken, any of the rendangs, or their candlenut fried rice. Rempapa styled their space to look like a black, white, and copper brasserie, which is a bold choice, but like everything on the menu, it just kind of works.

We’re not entirely sure what makes the food at Burnt Ends taste so good, but the prevailing theory is some form of Australian magic. The restaurant moved to a larger space in the Dempsey Hill area, but that somehow made reservations even harder to get. The menu changes pretty regularly, but what you can count on, though, is that everything from lettuce to duck hearts will have grill marks and be delicious—and that dinner will set you back at least $100 per person. Be sure to order their off-menu beef marmalade, a sweet and tasty mess of concentrated beef jam heaped onto their in-house sourdough. It’s like the Burnt Ends version of a secret handshake (but with meat).

Jigger & Pony

Sultry, sleek, and upholstered with more velvet than Prince’s wardrobe, Jigger and Pony is the hottest cocktail bar in Singapore—and we can see why. Everything here is appealing: The drinks are dangerously drinkable, the menu actually looks like a magazine ( seriously ), and everyone seems like they came here directly off a runway somewhere. If you somehow can’t find something you like on the menu, have one of their bartenders whip you up something, find a spot for prime people-watching, and revel in the fact that you got to drink at the best bar in Asia.

photo credit: EK Yap and ATLAS

Kampong Glam

If Bruce Wayne retired as Batman, took his fortune and said, “I’m going to build a bar,” Atlas would be that bar. Filled with more brass than a marching band, Atlas has several hundred small-batch gins and cocktails in a huge gilded space straight out of The Great Gatsby . You’ll see just as many tables with business people trying to close deals as you will with fascinated tourists. So grab a cocktail, sink into your seat, and try to count how many copper fixtures there are before you need another drink.

If Native were any cooler, it would be rolling its own cigarettes and reciting French poetry in the back of a vintage car. This is the spot to bring your friend who reads about barrel-aging techniques for fun so you can watch them get excited about how good this place is. The drink menu is constantly changing, but always includes ingredients from around the region, which in the past has meant things like spiced Thai ants sprinkled on top of a cocktail. If Native is too crowded, both Spiffy Dapper and Employees Only are excellent plan Bs.

Comparing Druggists to other beer halls is like comparing a paper airplane to a 747—they’re just not the same thing. Located in an old-school Chinese medicine hall, they replaced the creaky wooden shelves with a revolving line-up of beer taps. This place serves Belgian trappist ales and plays Norwegian death metal over the speakers—and somehow, in a tasteful way. Get a plate of their chicken fried with prawn paste or their Iberico pork burger, which hits harder than a Myrkskog drum solo.

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Want to know where to eat in Singapore? Read our expert guide to the best restaurants in Singapore and Singapore's street food. From traditional bakeries serving traditional soft white bread to stylish Singapore bars serving bespoke gin and champagne cocktails. Check out our local food and drink guide to Singapore, here…

Roast Paradise

Looking for the best street food in Singapore? For the finest char siew head to Roast Paradise in Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. The marinated, caramelised slow-roast pork is served with either garlic rice or sesame-oil-tossed noodles topped with minced pork. Get there at 11am to try it at its fresh-out-of-the-oven best. @roastparadise

Mr & Mrs Mohgan Super Crispy Roti Prata

Singaporeans’ most loved local breakfast is roti prata, also dubbed the Indian croissant. At the catchily named Mr & Mrs Mohgan Super Crispy Roti Prata these air-tossed, hand-slapped floured pastries are cooked on the griddle with ghee and served ultra crisp, early on weekday mornings, with mutton or fish curry and a side of sambal chilli. 7 Crane Road

Sing Hon Loong

Most Singaporeans grow up eating soft white bread toasted and spread with butter and kaya (coconut jam infused with pandan leaf). Although there aren’t many bakeries left making this traditional soft white bread, 35-year-old Sing Hon Loong is one. Make sure you also try its raisin bread, cream buns and sugar twists. @ singhonloong

Sungei Road Laksa

Looking for laksa in Singapore? For a taste of laksa , Singapore’s oldest fusion cuisine (it has both Chinese and Malaysian influences), head to Sungei Road Laksa for a local take on this spiced coconut and noodle soup. Here it’s cooked over coals and served with sliced fishcakes, cockles and a generous sprinkling of chopped laksa leaves (also known as Vietnamese mint). sungeiroadlaksa.com.sg

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Sourdough ( here's our ultimate guide to sourdough) has seen the same rise in popularity in Singapore as in the UK and Firebake is one of the best places to try it. Five types of organic bread (plus a brioche ) are baked each day in the bakery-cum-brasserie’s two wood-fired ovens. Try one of them alongside some chicken-liver pâté or mussels. @ firebakesg

Wild Rocket

One of the best restaurants in Singapore for modern takes on street food. Willin Low gave up a law career to start Wild Rocket in 2005 – and, through it, blaze a trail for modern Singaporean cuisine. The self-taught chef takes street-food favourites and reimagines them in sophisticated ways. His most iconic dish is laksa ravioli. Don’t miss the sake list, either – Low is also a certified sake sommelier. wildrocket.com.sg

Cheek by Jowl

This is one of our favourite restaurants in Singapore. For Michelin-starred meals without breaking the bank, book a table at Cheek by Jowl . Run by Sri Lanka-born, Australia-trained Rishi Naleendra, its modern Australian menus feature dishes such as grilled barramundi with leek, caramelised onion and bonito butter. cheekbyjowl.com.sg

Searching for bars in Singapore? Amid Singapore’s booming cocktail scene Atlas Bar stands out for its vast gin and champagne collections – and its Gilded Age setting. You can’t go wrong with a gin and tonic here but the house cocktails are great too; try a Great Jeweller made with green Chartreuse, sweet vermouth, orange bitters and Archie Rose Atlas orange gin, a bespoke spirit created for the bar. atlasbar.sg

Keng Eng Kee

Third-generation-run Keng Eng Kee does brisk business in delectable cooked-to-order stir-fries. Choose from claypot pork liver with shrimp paste, stir-fried pork belly with anchovy oil, coffee pork ribs and moonlight hor fun (wok-fried flat noodles with raw egg). kek.com.sg

Nylon Coffee Roasters

Deep within the Everton housing estate, Nylon Coffee Roasters is one of the hardest cafés to hunt down. For your efforts you’ll be rewarded with a robust cuppa brewed from beans roasted on site. Don’t expect to hang out for long, though – the café has just one long, high table and no chairs. nyloncoffee.sg

How to get to Singapore

Return flights from London to Singapore start from £300 ( norwegian.com ).

Double rooms at The Warehouse Hotel start from £135, room-only ( thewarehousehotel.com ).

For more info on the city see visitsingapore.com .

TRUST OLIVE

Evelyn Chen is a food and travel writer who blogs at bibikgourmand.com . She also conducts bespoke food tours in Singapore for small groups.

Words By Evelyn Chen

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Most Authentic Singaporean Spots to Eat for the 24hr Tourist

Centrally located within South East Asia and boasting one of the best airports in the world, Singapore is a hot hub for tourists and travel enthusiasts. If you find yourself in Singapore for only one day , whether it be for business or connecting to your holiday, and wondering where to eat, check out these authentic Singapore foods and restaurants.

For a tourist who only has one day in Singapore there needs to be some specific criteria :

1. The restaurant needs to be easy to locate. As an expat, once I unsuccessfully tried to locate a well-known kopitiam for so long, by the time I got there it had closed. Not okay for someone on a time crunch.

2. The restaurant needs to be located within proximity to tourist-friendly locations in order to ping-pong around the city eating and sightseeing.

3. Although queuing is authentic Singapore, someone only here for a day can’t afford to spend all day waiting around.

Breakfast – Tong Ah Eating House

There are many, many kopitiams scattered throughout Singapore. Most of them promise to be the classic, Singapore original, but some can be a bit commercialized. Tong Ah has been providing that true old-world kopitiam menu and vibe since 1939.

Check out their new location, located just across the street from their old home, on Keong Siak.

Come here for: Kopi, kaya toast and soft-boiled eggs (about $4.00 per pax).

What to do in the area: Keong Siak is a stretch of road with beautiful colored shop houses and trendy restaurants. It’s within walking distance to other popular tourist destinations such as Duxton and China Town.

Address: 36 Keong Siak Road 089143 | Tel: 6223 5083

Breakfast – Colbar Cafe

When it comes to authentic Singapore I had to include at least one nod to its colonial past. Colbar dates back to 1953 when it originally served as the unofficial eating house for the British Army barracks.

Come here for:  A greasy, English breakfast (about $8-$12 per pax) and a cider beer to wash it down.

What to do in the area: Take a short taxi ride to nearby Kent Ridge Park. The park is great for families or WWII history enthusiasts.

Address: 9A Whitchurch Rd, 138839 | Tel: 6779 4859 | Website  

Breakfast – 328 Katong Laksa

A place with this many accolades is definitely worth a try if you’re only in Singapore for one day. Seek out the self-proclaimed ‘best laksa in Singapore’ while navigating a city filled with laksa options.

Come here for: A big, hot, spicy, steaming bowl of laksa (about $5.00 per pax).

What to do in the area: Photography enthusiasts should walk over to Joo Chiat for some of the most beautiful shophouses in Singapore.

Address: 53 E Coast Rd, 428771 | Facebook

Lunch – Maxwell Hawker Center

Come here for: The Anthony Bourdain taste-tested and approved Tian Tian Chicken Rice (about $6.00 per pax) stall is located here at Maxwell, but may have a long queue. Get started with a plate of, well, just about anything, and a Tiger Beer to keep you occupied. There are many other good eats in Maxwell as well, like Jing Hua Sliced Fish Soup and China Street Hainanese Curry Rice.

What to do in the area: Shop till you drop at nearby China Town, or tour the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum just across the street.

Address: 11 South Bridge Rd, 058656

Lunch – Season Live Seafood, Pulau Ubin

While a 20 min bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to the island Ubin may not be ideal for a first time visitor, if you’re someone who has already seen most of Singapore and looking for some fresh air and something more rustic, Pulau Ubin is a great afternoon getaway from the bustling city life.

With only a small handful of restaurants on the island – located just off of the jetty – all of them offer authentic seafood dishes and water views.

Come here for: The live seafood, right from the tank ($6-$12).

What to do in the area: Rent bikes and cycle around the island, or check it out on foot.

Address: 59E, Pulau Ubin, 508306 | Tel: 6542 7627 | Website

Lunch – Hong Lim Market & Food Centre

Hong Lim is another authentic Singapore hawker center where almost everything there is good. While in season, there is also a large durian stand worth a taste (and a smell).

Come here for: The fried Kway Teow Mee (stall #02-17) and Tai Wah Pork Noodle (stall #02-16) are two popular options ($4-$6 per pax).

What to do in the area: Work off your lunch with a moderate walk to the CBD and Marina Bay area to catch glimpses of the iconic Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer.

Address: 513A Upper Cross Street, 051531

Lunch – Peranakan Inn & Lounge 

Peranakan food is often referred to as the true ‘local’ cuisine of Singapore. If you are not familiar, the origin stems from early Chinese migrants settling in Malaysia and on to Singapore and Indonesia and hence a hybrid that sprouted here.

Peranakan Inn has a very relaxed, mom and pop feel with top-notch dishes. If you are unsure of what to order, just started pointing at random pictures on their faded menus and whatever comes out is likely to be good and authentic.

Come here for: The fishhead curry, chicken with keluak and the otak-otak fish cakes ($12-$18 per pax)

What to do in the area : Stroll through the old school neighborhood, or take a short taxi ride over to East Coast Park.

Address: 210 E Coast Rd, 428909 | Tel: 6440 6195

Snack – Bee Cheng Hiang, Bak Kwa

Bak Kwa (Dried meat 肉干) is one of my favorite Singapore treats and gift to give friends and relatives. Note to tourists: I have been told by friends that SingPost will not ship bak kwa overseas. You can however buy the vacuum sealed variety and throw it in your suitcase for easy transport.

Come here for: Whatever flavor of bak kwa you fancy. Usually, those behind the counter are happy to give out small samples for you to try (priced per kg, varies depending on the time of year).

What to do in the area:  The edge of China Town is not too far from the popular watering holes of Clarke Quay. If you don’t find yourself in China Town between meals, keep your eyes peeled for one of many Bee Cheng Hiang outlets around the island.

Address: 189 New Bridge Road, 059422 (China Town) | Tel: 6223 7059 | Website   |  Various additional locations

Snack – Bengawan Solo, Bakery

Hmmm, who doesn’t love a sweet treat. Bengawan Solo has a huge variety of yummy, authentic Singapore flavors and cakes.

Come here for: My personal favorite is anything pandan or the pineapple tarts ($2-$6 per pax).

What to do in the area: There are four locations on Orchard Road if you are spending your day shopping. There is also a large store on the ground floor of The Arcade if you are down by Marina Bay when hunger strikes.

Address: 11 Collyer Quay #01-16, 049317 (Raffles Place) | Tel: 6221 0116 | Website   |  Various additional locations

Dinner – Blue Ginger, Peranakan Cuisine

If you are looking for good Peranakan food, and want to get a little dressed up, check out Blue Ginger. This popular, quaint place is nice for a date night or a small group of friends.

Come here for: Everything on the menu is worth a try. The curries are always my personal favorite ($20-$40 per pax).

What to do in the area: Tanjong Pagar is a popular stretch of road with multiple bars, stores and dessert shops to keep you occupied before or after dinner.

Address: 97 Tanjong Pagar Rd, 088518 | Tel: 6222 3928  | Website

Dinner – Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Skip the long queues at the popular seafood spots at Clarke Quay and walk around the corner to Song Fa for some classic bak ket teh. This place has been a well-known institutions since 1969.

Come here for:  Pork rib soup and braised pork belly ($10-$20 per pax).

What to do in the area: Head just a few steps over to Clarke Quay for an evening of drinking and live music. Note you may want to skip the Reverse Bungey ride after this meal.

Address: 11 New Bridge Road #01-01, 059383 | Tel: 6533 6128 | Website   |  Various additional locations

Dinner – New Ubin Seafood

If you didn’t have time to make the journey over to Pulau Ubin, visit New Ubin Seafood for all your Kampong-style seafood desires.

Come here for: Get your Singapore garlic baked and chili crab fix here. The baby back ribs are pretty good too ($20-$30 per pax). The ribeye beef is also a popular choice although not that local in context.

What to do in the area: Nestled in a rustic HDB block, there is admittedly not a lot to do in the area, but as a tourist it’s always nice to check out local neighborhoods and get outside of the bright lights of the CBD.

Address: 63 Hillview Avenue, Level 6 (Canteen), Singapore 669569 | Tel: 6466 9558 | Website

Dinner – Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Looking for some top-tier dumplings but don’t want to wait in the long queues at Din Tai Fung? Head on over to the Chinatown Complex Market for an authentic hawker feel and amazing, hot dumplings.

Come here for: Steamed dumplings, mini buns and spicy wontons ($4-$9 per pax).

What to do in the area: Personally, I believe the best thing to do here is frequent the craft beer stall nearby.

Address: Blk 335, Smith St, #02-125, Chinatown Complex Market, 051335

Late Night Supper – Springleaf Prata Place

Photo: theprataplace.com.sg

Still hungry? Or depending on where you are coming from, perhaps jet lagged? Singaporeans love their late-night supper spots . The Prata Place offers a relaxed, authentic feel if you are feeling peckish for a fourth meal.

Come here for: Prata, prata and more parta, or anything on the menu that satifies your late-night cravings ($4-$10).

What to do in the area: Nothing, it’s late, get to bed! You’ve had a long day!

Address: No.1, Thong Soon Avenue, 787431 | Tel: 9711 6159 | Website   | Various additional locations 

Has this list made you hungry enough to plan a one-day trip to Singapore? Look into Singapore Airlines Stopover Holiday program – a solution for getting your chili crab and laksa fix on a time crunch.

Written By Cassidy Duvall

Current Singapore resident, imported from the U.S.A. Tackling the mean streets of Robertson Quay by day, tasting new eateries by night. Never one to turn down a holiday or a glass of vino.

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Best New Restaurants And Menus In Singapore To Check Out This December 2023

You can always count on our round-up of new cafes and restaurants in singapore to look forward to. read on for our january 2023 edition..

By: Derrick Tan Published: Dec 06, 2023 01:00 PM SGT

We’re now officially at the end of 2023. Looking back, there have been quite a few exciting restaurant openings this year, but always there’s more to come. For making it this far, what better way to celebrate than by treating ourselves to these best new restaurants in Singapore in 2023?

Make a reservation at the highly-anticipated Ju Xing Home. A favourite among notable Hong Kong chefs and celebrities, diners can finally have a taste of hearty Cantonese wok-hei -laced stir-fry dishes prepared by Chef-owner Ng Kong Kiu and his team. Over at One Holland Village, treat yourself to wood-fired grill creations at Fireplace by Bedrock and innovative contemporary Japanese bites at Ginkyō by Kinki.

Other exciting openings include Kunthaville, a multi-concept lifestyle and dining destination that spotlights the uncommon Ceylonese cuisine alongside Ceylon tea appreciation and holistic wellness program offerings. Sample authentic Awadhi cuisine hailed from North India at San Sara. Here, robust flavours from dishes made using time-honoured culinary techniques await.

Read on for the complete list of all the best new restaurants that have just popped up in Singapore this month.

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this December 2023:

Ju xing home (new restaurant).

Known as a go-to restaurant for many renowned chefs and celebrities who reside in Hong Kong, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Ju Xing Home recently opened its first overseas outlet in Singapore. Chef-owner Ng Kong Kiu and his team present a menu of hearty Cantonese wok-hei -laced stir-fry classics alongside fiery Sichuan dishes. The establishment is notably packed with diners. Bookings are almost impossible to secure and if successful, are often months ahead in advance.

Open up your appetite with the comforting Double-boiled Clam Soup with Mountain Pepper before moving on to signatures like the flavourful Poached Fish in Sichuan Chilli Oil (沸腾魚), Sweet and Sour Pork Rib (菠萝生炒骨) coated in a house-made hawthorn sauce, and the addictive smoky Supreme Soy Sauce Fried Noodles (招牌豉油皇炒). 

Ju Xing Home is located at 391 Orchard Rd, Takashimaya Shopping Centre B2-36A, Singapore 238872.

Fireplace by Bedrock (new restaurant)

The award-winning Bedrock will open a brand-new wood-fired grill concept this month (opening on December 8). Placing a strong emphasis on the precise manipulation of fire to accentuate the innate, rustic flavours of each ingredient, Fireplace by Bedrock offers a wide variety of delectable flavours and textures prepared by the culinary team helmed by Chef Victor Ng.

Savour on woodfire-kissed dishes like the oven-baked Bone Marrow Toast on a house-made toasted brioche, the spiced-rubbed Dirty Duck, seasoned grilled Lamb Ribs, and the majestic 6 Hours Wood-Fired Crispy Pork Belly. Diners can also expect a curated Set Lunch Menu featuring starters like Giant Squid Tentacle and Watermelon Feta Salad to luscious mains like Barramundi Fillet and Asado Pork Belly.

Fireplace by Bedrock is located at 7 Holland Village Way, One Holland Village #03-27/28, Singapore 275748.

Ginkyō by Kinki (new restaurant)

Inspired by the Icho Matsuri ‘Ginkgo Festival’ in Tokyo that occurred during Autumn, Ginkyō by Kinki (opening on December 8) instil boldness to Japanese flavours with a playful blend of authenticity and contemporary creativity expressed through its accessible bistro and cocktail menu.

Look forward to innovative and flavourful Japanese creations like the bite-sized Ginkyō Crispies that pair with decadent toppings such as Uni, Caviar , Ikura, Tuna Belly and avocado, or Foie Gras and scallops. Diners can also add on other delights of yakitori items from the Baos & Sticks section and sashimi from the Raw Kitchen. Complete your meal with filling mains like the moreish Okonomi-Rosti and Best of Toyosu Market chirashi rice bowl.

Complement your order with a series of sensational cocktails like the Kyoto Sour (a smooth blend of Kinki’s private label sake), Blackout (a unique and bold blend with charcoal-infused shochu, Campari, and sweet vermouth), and Ohh – Sancho (shiitake-infused kakubin Japanese whisky with subtle earthy undertones).

Ginkyō by Kinki is located at 7 Holland Village Way, One Holland Village #03-01 to 04, Singapore 275748.

Kunthaville (new restaurant)

Spotlighting the uncommon Ceylonese cuisine in Singapore is the multi-concept lifestyle and dining destination Kunthaville. Housed in a century-old colonial-style conserved two-storey shophouse, the 55-seater restaurant offers Ceylonese fine dining, Ceylon tea appreciation, and holistic wellness programs under one roof.

Founder and chef-owner Ms Kuntha Chelvanathan and Executive Chef Indra Iswaran showcase a contemporary twist on traditional Ceylonese dishes that celebrate the essence of vibrant flavours while also honouring the cuisine’s rich culinary heritage. Anticipate a plant-based spread made from ingredients like jackfruits, mangoes, coconuts, bananas and beetroots treated with fragrant spices and herbs that appeal to tastebuds.

Kunthaville is located at 18 Veerasamy Road, Singapore 207326.

SanSara (new restaurant)

Appreciate authentic Awadhi cuisine hailed from North India at SanSara. Meaning ‘to flow’ in Sanskrit, the restaurant embodies the spirit of constant exploration of cuisines and a thoughtful list of cocktails and non-alcoholic libations.

SanSara is helmed by Master Chef Akhilesh Pathak, who devised a curated menu using time-honoured culinary techniques that includes plenty of vegetarian options and creative drinks. Savour appetisers like the Gosht Awadhi Shorba (lamb broth infused with saffron) and Murgh Paan Kebab (tender chicken breast in an assortment of spices with a dollop of Greek yoghurt ) to mains like the signature SanSara-E-Lazeez Maa (spiced slow-cooked lamb curry) and the creamy prawn-featured Sailana Jheenga.

SanSara is located at 392 Havelock Road, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Level 1, Singapore 169663.

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this November 2023:

Tenshima (new restaurant).

It’s easy to group Tempura as just another Japanese fried dish with other classics like Kushikatsu and Korroke . But Tempura can be elevated under the hands of a distinguished chef. This can be found at Tenshima, a new fine-dining omakase concept that adopts a unique kaiseki approach to tempura.

Debuting an autumn menu consisting of fresh seasonal ingredients like Ginkgo, Abalone, and Sea Bream, Chef Takahiro Shima executes ‘kodawari’ (the pursuit of perfection) and ‘omotenashi’ (the art of consummate hospitality) with passion and precision for all omakase dishes. The tempura creations have complexity and depth. Besides locking freshness using light non-gluten flour batter and frying with sunflower oil, Chef Shima also employs kaiseki elements like marination and curing to develop and extract the optimal flavours.

Tenshima is located at 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-09 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596.

Restaurant JAG (new menu and location)

Michelin-starred establishment Restaurant JAG has found a new home at Robertson Quay. Neighbours with contemporary art gallery STPI, the five-year-old restaurant expands from a 16-seater to seat 40 in a beautifully restored 19th-century warehouse that overlooks the Singapore River, is surrounded by greenery, and welcomes natural light.

Restaurant JAG’s new address also coincides with its latest autumn menu. Continuing with a vegetable-centric ideology, diners can appreciate the essence of every seasonal green ingredient created by Chef Jeremy Gillon, restaurateur Anant Tyagi, and their team. Highlights include the Jerusalem Artichoke presented in various iterations – raw slices pickled with pine vinegar and oil, a smooth puree with butter, braised and glazed with sapin and muscovado, and a light and crispy tuille.

The Banana Shallot course hits the spot with its medley too. On the plate, pickled shallots, a puree of banana shallots, grilled sliced shallot and shallot jelly are crown-roasted and paired with puffed buckwheat.

Restaurant JAG is located at 41 Robertson Quay, #02-02, Singapore 238236.

Madison’s (new restaurant)

The newest joint at Hill Street is a New York-inspired deli Madison’s. This day-to-night restaurant serves generously portioned bagels, sandwiches, burgers and more from breakfast to supper. Fuel up with its selection of hearty breakfast creations like Everything Benedict – poached eggs with streaky bacon, smoked salmon and smashed avocado – and Two’s Company, a sharing platter of MS3 USDA Prime grain-fed New York strip with sunny-side ups, roasted cherry tomatoes, sweet potato fries and red wine sauce on the side.

Come night, Madison’s concoct cocktails are named after New York City neighbourhoods. Sip on Brooklyn, a fig and nutmeg-infused Mitcher’s rye whisky, or the thyme-infused gin and vermouth-based Queens. Diners who need a quick bite can also grab grub made from ingredients supplied by local businesses. The gourmet sandwiches, including The Staten Island and The Pullman Pastrami, use artisanal bread from Starter Lab Bakery. As for coffee, the brews from local roasted coffee purveyors Sarnies will certainly keep you awake.

Madison’s is located at 1 Hill Street, Pullman Singapore Hill Street, Ground level, Singapore 179949.

Shoukouwa Shinjidai (new restaurant)

Up for an exceptional yet uncommon gastronomic experience? Shoukouwa Shinjidai will exceed expectations. The “new age” Japanese Kaiseki restaurant had music undertones with dishes named after song titles and chefs that looked like rock stars.

Delivering both style and substance, the current Yune menu showcased exquisite flavourful delights. ‘Hey Big Spender’ (the Peggy Lee/Shirley Basset classic hit) epitomises lavishness with an appetiser of caviar served three ways: a mother-of-pearl spoon of oscietra caviar, shiro ebi (baby white shrimp) balancing shadi caviar and sudachi lime zest, to be eaten in a crisp seaweed tart, and kaluga caviar on top of somen with uni sauce.

Follow up ‘Comfortably Numb’ awes with crunchy wild mushroom and buttery rice blanketed under shaved black winter truffles. 

Shoukouwa Shinjidai is located at 1 Cuscaden Rd, #01-03/04 Conrad Singapore, Singapore 249715.

Canopy Changi Village (new restaurant)

Temporarily escape city life and bask in sun, sand, sea and delectable food at Canopy Changi Village. Suitable for a family or sizeable gathering of friends, the pet-friendly restaurant chain allows kids to play at the beach while the adults enjoy a live band over dinner.

Fill the table with starters like Kale Salad and sweet Potato Croquettes to mains like the Asian-inspired Spicy Sambal Baked Salmon and juicy Roasted Duck Breast. Till November 30, children eat for free with every main dish ordered. Otherwise, opt for a complimentary Buffalo Hot Wings with every main dish purchased.

Canopy Changi Village is located at 2 Netheravon Road, Block B, Civil Service Club, Singapore 508503.

Nong Geng Ji Singapore (new restaurant)

Craving for spice-centric dishes? Another authentic Chinese F&B brand has debuted its debut overseas outpost in Singapore. Established in 2017 in Shenzhen, Nong Geng Ji, a go-to restaurant chain for Hunan cuisine, currently has over 100 outlets in China. Chinese locals can attest to Nong Geng Ji’s authenticity, as it ranks number 1 on DianPing (the Chinese version of business-review sites similar to Yelp and TripAdvisor) in various cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.

Dig into Hunan specialities like Stir-Fried Pork with Abalone and Chilli, Signature Grass Fish Fillet with Chilli, and the mortar-presented Pan-Seared Green Chillies with Century Egg. Also get your carb fix with Nong Geng Ji’s Wuchang Steamed Rice with Sweet Potato and Red Date, which is served in a piping hot rice cooker pot.

Nong Geng Ji is located at 16 Collyer Quay, #01-01/02 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318

Yaowarat Seafood (new restaurant)

There won’t be a need to travel to Bangkok’s Chinatown when there’s Yaowarat Seafood in Singapore to savour authentic Thai-Chinese seafood cuisine. Named after Bangkok’s famous Yaowarat district, the restaurant is inspired by ocean-fresh seafood, particularly grilled specialities.

Located in a heritage old-world shophouse, Yaowarat Seafood conveys the authentic taste of Thai-Chinese flavours in its extensive menu. Start with appetizers like the refreshing Blanched Ark Cockles on Ice before digging into appealing mains like the generous XO Seafood Treasure Pot, meaty Live Mud Crab Vermicelli, tender Homemade Moo Ping (Thai-style Pork Satay) and the iconic fiery Tom Yum Mama Noodles Pot.

Yaowarat Seafood is located at 320 Lavender Street, Singapore 338820.

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this October 2023:

Kun (坤) (new restaurant).

Established as Singapore’s first omakase-style Sichuan restaurant, KUN (坤) showcases quintessential flavours and forgotten Sichuan classics in a 26-seater intimate setting. The newly opened establishment at Amoy Street, helmed by Sichuan-born Singaporean Peng Kun Lin and his mentor Liu Yongmei (a restaurateur who owns 30 hot pot restaurants across China and Japan), upholds the essence of Sichuan cuisine in classic and reinvented dishes.

Look forward to prized ingredients like Tribute Sichuan Peppers and Mount Emei Bamboo Shoots used in royalty-worthy uncommon dishes such as Glutinous Rice Dumplings (叶儿粑), and Braised Pork Belly with Koji Glaze and Apple Puree (热炒东坡肉).

KUN (坤) is located at 74 Amoy Street, Singapore 069893.

Lộ Quậy (new restaurant)

The Dandy Collection, which owns dining hotspots in Singapore including contemporary Indian restaurant Firangi Superstar, modern urban izakaya Neon Pigeon, and modern Middle Eastern restaurant Fat Prince, has launched Lộ Quậy (pronounced “Lo Kway”), a new Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant.

Loosely meaning “discover” in Vietnamese, the restaurant pays homage to Chef Quỳnh Brown’s native roots and nearly two decades of experience in contemporary Japanese and European cooking with dishes that have been labelled as ‘New Vietnamese’. The iconic Pho is presented as a medley of Wagyu beef — raw brisket, deep-fried honeycomb and omasum tripe, and bean sprout jelly — that is warmed through with an intensely flavourful Southern pho-style broth. Other highlights include a contemporary take on bánh mì – petite Iberico Wellington with kombu butter, pork crackling, and housemade pork liver pate wrapped in puffed pastry and served with Maggi-seasoning demi-glace. End your journey here with the Cafe Phin Parfait, which features an espresso sponge with condensed milk and Kahlua coffee parfait.

Lộ Quậy is located at 88 Amoy Street, Singapore 069907.

COMO Cuisine at COMO Metropolitan Singapore (new restaurant)

COMO is all about wellness experiences, so it’s little wonder that its gastronomic pursuits follow suit. For their new outpost in COMO Metropolitan Singapore, COMO Cuisine has gathered celebrated dishes from COMO Hotels and Resorts worldwide.

Here, the original recipes are kept by using traditional cooking techniques to produce soulful flavours. The menu here – from the tender satay to the creamy lobster roll and fragrant grain bowls to the refreshing papaya salad – will delight the senses while nourishing the body.

COMO Cusine is located at 30 Bideford Road, COMO Metropolitan Singapore, Singapore 229922.

Bacatá (new restaurant)

Joining the growing Latin American dining scene in Singapore is Bacatá. Focusing on gourmet Columbian cuisine that’s re-imagined from classics to suit the modern palate, diners can still acquire authentic flavours in dishes from their extensive à la carte and tasting menu.

Sink your teeth in Arepa Con Cerd, which features grilled corn cakes paired with pork shoulder slices cooked in the oven. For carbs, the Arroz Caldoso-inspired fragrant Arborio Coconut Rice is cooked with kombu and vinegar and then topped with Plantains chips for added crunch. Pair this with Cordero A Caballo, a luxurious cut of smokey oven-roasted lamb saddle that’s topped with bacon & maple glaze, a housemade spice rub and Hogao, one of the most traditional Colombian sauces.

Bacatá is located at 182 Cecil Street, Frasers Tower #03-01/02, Singapore 069657.

Yàn (new menu)

Embracing seasonal ingredients, established Cantonese restaurant Yàn presents an updated Autumn menu that’s been crafted to complement Singapore’s tropical climate while celebrating the authentic flavours of Cantonese cuisine during the season. The featured dishes are a culinary ode to the traditional concept of fortifying the body for cooler months with nourishing delicacies.

Savour the soulful Mini Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, which boasts an eight-hour double-boiling process using treasured ingredients like 3-head whole abalone, sea cucumber, pig’s tendons, conpoy, ginseng, and mushrooms. Then, gain vitality with the delicate Steamed Eel, enhanced by aromatic minced garlic with a subtle zest of shredded mandarin peel. Autumn is also hairy crab season, and here you can enjoy this delicacy via the flavourful Stewed Ipoh Hor Fun topped with Hairy Crab Meat , Roe and Vegetables.

Yàn is located at 1 St Andrew’s Road, National Gallery Singapore #05-02, Singapore 178957. The Autumn menu is available from September 1 to October 31.

Dragon Chamber (new menu)

A speakeasy restaurant and bar is uncommon in Singapore and Ebb & Flow Group does it right with The Dragon Chamber. Start easy with the refreshing Dragon’s Eye – a Cheng Tng-inspired signature with longan tea, dark rum, date syrup, citrus, and a finishing whiff of peated whiskey mist – and Umai Dream that delivers a citrusy and frothy sipper featuring umeshu, honey yuzu tea and chocolate bitters.

For a more savoury sip, the Bakkwa Old Fashioned will delight. The bakkwa-infused bourbon within is a smokey and spirit-forward concoction that’ll get you started for the night. Otherwise, heat things up with Bangkok Breeze, a spicy and tangy tipple reminiscent of Thailand’s beloved hot and sour soup made with tom yum vodka, kaffir lime syrup, fresh lime, and egg white.

If you’re with pals, share the Spiced Pu-er that’s served hot in a ceremonial teapot and features Peddlers Gin, spiced rum, baijiu with a splash of Pu-er tea and ginger syrup. This concoction is a toasty 开胃酒 (aperitif) or palate cleanser that’s best for starting or ending the meal.

The Dragon Chamber is located at 2 Circular Road, Singapore 049358.

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All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in singapore this september 2023:, brasserie astoria (new restaurant).

The buzziest new opening this month has got to be  Brasserie Astoria  – and for good reason. From the brains behind The Frantzén Group and led by noted Swedish chef Björn Frantzén, this new, more casual Singapore outpost at Victoria Concert Hall is the restaurant’s first establishment outside of Sweden. The group is notably in charge of the three-Michelin-star fine-dining restaurant Zén.

Diners can expect an extensive à la carte menu executed by Singaporean Head Chef and Zén alum Emil Cecil Ess. Sink your teeth into Råraka, the Swedish answer to rösti that features crisp Agria potatoes topped with vendace roe. Other highlights include Toast Astoria, a nod to traditional Swedish Toast Skagen with mounds of Baltic prawns and Norwegian king crab dressed with wasabi aioli and served atop crisp sourdough. Complete your meal with drinks from a curated wine list or from the Nordic-Asian-influenced cocktail menu.

Brasserie Astoria  is located at 11 Empress Place #01-01, Singapore 179558.

Burma Social (new restaurant)

Burma Social doesn’t just showcase the best of Burmese cuisine. It also gathers various Asian flavours and culinary essences from China, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, and Laos for a gastronomic adventure via the Feast of Six Kingdoms.

Experience a refined take on dishes made with ingredients frequently used by Burmese. From the umami-rich Raw Coconut Milk and Broccolini with Flying Fish Roe to the refreshing Papaya and Mango Thoke, these creations present a harmonious fusion of flavours and textures. Surprise your palate with uncommon dishes like Laphet Nay Wai Thoke , a vegetarian delight of fermented tea leaves, and Crispy  Tohu  Jaw. The latter features a blend of Burmese and Thai basil leaves, with the  tohu  itself crafted from ground Indian chickpeas, and dressed with a Burmese black jaggery sauce that combines the sweetness of Burmese gula Melaka and Indian sugarcane.

Burma Social  is located at 34 Tras Street, Singapore 079026.

Great Nanyang (new restaurant)

Comforting flavours are always the ones that are most familiar to us. Great Nanyang celebrates the iconic tastes usually found in kopitiams in old Malaysia and Singapore. This concept, created by the founder of Yang Ming Seafood Keith Kang, recreates favourites that our forefathers enjoyed.

The extensive menu is perfect for sharing and those who wish to have a taste of everything. Dig into the crowd favourites like the Hainanese Chicken Cutlet, paired with a sauce made from premium butter and pandan leaves. The fragrant  Nasi Lemak Kukus  here comes with a choice of either Chicken  Berempah  Leg, Curry Chicken, Sambal Petai Prawn or Rendang Mutton. Other must-tries include Penang Assam Laksa, Nyonya Curry Laksa, Moonlight Hor Fun, and Hainanese Prawn Fritters.

Great Nanyang  is located at 5 Craig Road, Singapore 089665.

UMMI Beirut (new restaurant)

Discover a contemporary take on Lebanese cuisine at UMMI Beirut. This uncommon gastronomic experience is presented by renowned Lebanese-Australian chef Greg Malouf and his protégé, executive chef Ali Assaf, ensuring the tastes are kept authentic. Ummi translates to “mother” in Arabic and the restaurant aims to express a mother’s love by sourcing only the best ingredients and cooking each dish from scratch, served with warm Lebanese hospitality.

Start with appetising Mezzes like UMMI Silky Hummus with French Lentil Dressing and  Makanek  Sausages, or spiced lamb sausages. For mains, nosh on assorted meats with the Butcher’s Mix Grill — a beef kabab, chicken  tawook , lamb cutlet and  kofta  platter that’s been grilled over charcoal for a smoky char. The hearty Saayadiya, a Lebanese pan-seared fish dish with a risotto cooked with a rich crab stock, is also a must-try.

Wrap up the meal with UMMI  Kunefe  with Apricot. The elevated take on the traditional dessert sees Lebanese cheese and apricot confit atop a decadent kunefe, which is served baked to crispy perfection.

UMMI Beirut  is located at 1 Nanson Road, InterContinental Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909.

OMMA Telok Ayer (new restaurant)

There isn’t a lack of quality Korean barbecue establishments in Singapore. So, what makes OMMA a standout? Already garnered a steady following as Singapore’s first woodfire KBBQ that uses five types of carefully selected wood chips (cherrywood, applewood, hickory, mesquite and pecanwood), this new outpost offers something different for diners.

After savouring signature meat favourites like the Japanese A4 Ribeye, A4 Striploin Iberico Pork Jowl, and Beef Tongue, diners can experience a full-fledged Korean BBQ experience with a private karaoke lounge and a secret game room in-house for a memorable night out. For their opening special, a 90-minute all-day free-flow beer package is included with a minimum spend of S$35++ per pax on food.

OMMA  is located at 126 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068595.

Restaurant Khiri (new menu)

Returning for an all-new menu is Restaurant Khiri. Formerly known as Restaurant Chedi, the establishment serves an impressive repertoire of familiar classics from all over Thailand . Now in their second menu, Head Chef Miller Mai continues to deliver them in a degustation format, but with a deeper exploration into Thai cuisine and ingredients over eight courses.

Expect another exciting culinary journey of Thai cuisine starting from  Kai pan ta-kra , a homage to the everyday Thai lunch of meat skewers. Chef Miller’s version uses hand-chopped chicken that’s shaped around a lemongrass stalk and cooked over a charcoal grill.

Diners also have the option to select their mains. Choose from returning favourite Esaan Kor moo yang, Iberico secreto that’s marinated with a Northern Thai flavour combination of herbs and aromatics like coriander root and garlic,  Kaeng massaman sikhrong kae yang  (grilled lamb rack), or  Kaeng massaman sikhrong nuea thoon  (slow-cooked Australian Angus beef short ribs in the massaman paste).

Khiri is located at is located at 15 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209185.

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this August 2023:

Don’t expect the new fine-dining Tenshima to serve familiar and expected dishes. The Japanese cuisine establishment finesses the intricate Kaiseki approach to present tempura as a gastronomic art. At the helm is Chef Takahiro Shima.

Driven by ‘ kodawari ’ – the Japanese ethos of constant pursuit of perfection and dedication to one’s craft – Chef Shima applies this to the tempura by preparing them all by hand. For kisu, he expertly cuts and salts the fish in a manner that eliminates fishy smells and moisture. Other preparation techniques include steaming sweet potatoes for six to seven hours and dry ageing them in the chiller for 2 days to enhance the depth and complexity of their flavour.

Tenshima  is located at 9 Raffles Blvd, Millenia Walk #01-09, Singapore 039596

YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish (new restaurant)

The appetite for Chinese Sauerkraut Fish is still going strong and there’s certainly room for one more establishment specialising in the dish. YAO YAO, a favourite among Chinese locals since its inception in 2016, has finally arrived in Singapore.

The award-winning name is known for its Signature YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish , made with tender sliced California White Seabass cooked alongside sauerkraut that’s been fermented for 24 days. The two key ingredients are soused in a delicious broth with Sichuan spices that takes eight hours to simmer.

YAO YAO is also the first in Singapore to offer gourmands a combination of two flavours in a bowl. Pair the Signature YAO YAO Sauerkraut Fish with three different options – Hong Kong-style Typhoon Shelter Shrimp with Fries, Sichuan Poached Fish, or Tomato Fish. One unique pairing is the succulent Peking Duck, which is accompanied by housemade sesame-mustard sauce and traditional Peking Duck sauce. Prices of YAO YAO Super Combinations start from SGD53.

YAO YAO is located at VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-145/146, Singapore 098585

Kou Teppan (new restaurant)

Witness refined culinary techniques performed live in front of your eyes at Kou Teppan. Led by Executive Chef Sawada Ko formerly from Itoh Dining by Nobu, this affordable luxury teppanyaki establishment presents a one-of-a-kind dual teppan dining experience featuring seasonal ingredients prepared on both main and personal teppan griddles. The latter allows for an interactive session where diners are granted the freedom to tailor their meal to their liking.

Highlights include Japanese A5 Wagyu with Garlic Chips and Housemade Wasabi Sauce and Lobster & Japanese Oyster served with housemade Red Pepper Sauce.

Kou Teppan is located at 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-134 Great World City, Singapore 237994

Haku Sushi (new restaurant)

Presented as the counterpart to Kou Teppan, Haku Sushi also aims to showcase the essence of quintessential Japanese cuisine. Translating Red Teppan (for Kou Teppan) and White Sushi (Taku Sushi), the concepts are purposefully launched as a side-by-side duo bearing the symbolism of the Japanese flag’s red and white themes.

Haku Sushi is helmed by Executive Chef Yamamoto Yoshiki (formerly of Michelin-recommended Sushi Ginza Onodera), who presents Kansai-style sushi here. He will also reveal his own version of seasonal  sushi   shari , a special blend of sushi rice flavoured with red vinegar at Haku Sushi.

Besides freshly prepared seasonal sashimi and nigiri, be surprised with other dishes on the omakase menu like Chawanmushi with a mochi sesame centre, a Crispy Housemade Crab Cream Croquette on a bed of tart Tomato sauce topped with crisp carrot shreds and Hashiyasume – a refreshing jellied broth of Eggplant and Lady’s Finger with a hint of Wasabi.

Haku Sushi is located at 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-135 Great World City, Singapore 237994

Sushiro Wisma Atria (new restaurant/outlet)

Celebrating their 10th outlet in Singapore, there are no signs of stopping and expanding for the famed Japanese sushi chain Sushiro. This store is also their largest yet at 170 seats. With a mission to provide ‘quality sushi at affordable prices, it’s no wonder that queues are often spotted at any time of the day outside their outlets.

Other factors that keep diners returning are the freshly made sushi (like the value-for-money salmon belly and seasonal fatty tuna) prepared in-store with ingredients sourced from direct suppliers to ensure consistency.

To coincide with this opening and to celebrate Singapore’s National Day, August 2023 in-store promotions include seasonal dishes like Triple Aburi, Double Premium Grilled Eel, and Thick Cut Yellowfin Tuna.

Sushiro is located at 435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria #02-08, Singapore 238877

Ms Maria and Mr Singh (new menu)

Gaggan Anand’s Mexican-Indian restaurant, Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh has revamped their food offerings to focus on tasting menus. Value for money is a priority this time – lunch sets start from SGD 48++ and the priciest dinner option costs SGD 138++. But the SGD 78++ degustation dinner will serve customers well.

Highlights include a brightly flavoured papdi chaat with yoghurt and green chutney, silky guacamole that pops with ikura, and brittle tostata with sweet raw scallops. Tacos can barely contain the heaping of spicy pork vindaloo, and the creamy chicken tikka masala demands to be mixed into fluffy coconut rice. For dessert, churros with sticky rice ice cream dance between crunchy, smooth, spicy, and sweet, and is a fine example of how two contrasting cuisines can come together.

Ms Maria & Mr Singh  is located at 43 Craig Road, Singapore 089691. The new degustation menu is now available during dinner service.

NOKA (new menu)

Also with a new menu this month is NOKA. Focusing on Kaiseki-style dining that’s injected with contemporary elements, this Japanese establishment stands out by incorporating locally grown produce with fresh ingredients flown in from Japan, all of which are prepared with touches of modern culinary techniques.

Chef Ryosuke Deguchi, armed with experience from renowned two and three-Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto, leads the kitchen to showcase a Summer menu. Feast on the Singapore Sushi Roll featuring a delightful combination of fresh negitoro, daikon, and garden flowers, as well as the Red Miso Glazed Duck, paired with local lion’s mane mushroom, eggplant, and mango sauce.

End the meal on a sweet note with a Japanese Sweet Potato dessert that’s accompanied by sake kasu ice cream. The dessert is elevated with Tang Oh vegetables instead of Chrysanthemums (commonly used by the Japanese), creating a herbaceous flavourful sauce. 

NOKA  is located at 109 North Bridge Road, Funan Mall #07-38/39, Singapore 179097

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this July 2023:

Mosella (new restaurant).

Part of the new F&B offerings at the recently opened Pan Pacific Orchard is Mosella. Here, the establishment focuses on Mediterranean cuisine with a Peruvian twist, which is uncommon in Singapore. Diners can find respite and enjoy their meal while overlooking the lush greenery of the hotel’s Forest Terrace.

Highlights on the menu include the Hamachi Tiradito, featuring fresh slices of Japanese amberjack in spicy sauce and Wagyu Beef Tongue that’s topped with a traditional Peruvian anticucho sauce and potato puree.

Mosella  is located at 10 Claymore Rd, Pan Pacific Orchard, Level 2 Forest Terrace, Singapore 229540.

Bottega di Carna (new restaurant)

One can always trust a butcher to provide the best cuts of red meat, which is why  Bottega di Carna should be on your list if you’re a steak lover. This new concept by Netflix’s  Chef Table  star and famed butcher Dario Cecchini showcases his signature dishes in a relaxed setting.

If you can’t decide, order the Chianti Crudo – a beef tartare creation coated in smoked paprika, olive oil, and lemon – as well as the refreshing Zucchini Noodles in basil pesto. Don’t forget a glorious meat cut of your choice to share.

Bottega di Carna is located at 16A Duxton Hill, Mondrian Singapore Duxton #03-01, Singapore 089970. Book  here .  

MIYOSHI by Fat Cow (new restaurant)

MIYOSHI, or ‘三好’ in kanji, means ‘three graces’. This Japanese cuisine establishment is Fat Cow ’s sister outpost and taps into this concept to showcase three of the most unique dining experiences of Japanese cuisine: Ramen, teppanyaki and omakase.

Diners can revel in the culinary art in the Teppan-Kaiseki menu up close while the dishes are prepared in sequence. Look forward to juicy Live Lobster, Straw Smoked Hokkaido Scallops as well as a Teppan Style Sukiyaki. Sushi lovers will want to experience the dinner-only Omakase that’s held in a separate dining area adjacent to the main dining room. Here, relish in bites that are seasonal, fresh, and prepared in the way the chef thinks it best.

MIYOSHI by Fat Cow  is located at 2 Gunner Lane, Mess Hall at Sentosa #01-04/05/06, Singapore 099567.

Sanchos Mexican Bar & Grill (new restaurant)

Katrina Group’s latest F&B venture in Singapore is an exciting newcomer to the scene. At Sanchos Mexican Bar & Grill, diners can expect favourites like Mexican nachos, fajitas, and ceviches. Customise them with proteins like fish, chicken, beef, and tofu rancheros served either via grilled, shredded, or even cooked confit. Grab your pals to share the juicy Tomahawk Steak, which is served straight from the chargrill with a Mexican spice dry rub, as well as the Barbacoa Tacos that features juicy confit duck with gluten-free blue corn tortilla.

Sanchos Mexican Bar & Grill  is located at 3D River Valley Rd, Block D #01-07, Singapore 79023.

Matera (new restaurant)

Fine dining buffs will have another restaurant to add to their bucket list this month. Chef Bjoern Alexander of two Michelin-starred Octavium in Hong Kong will make his culinary debut in Singapore with Matera. The spotlight’s on Italian cuisine here and the restaurant will showcase a menu of bold flavours prepared made with quality produce and modern culinary techniques.

Savour signatures like the Whole Red Prawn with Sesame Bread and XO Sauce, Hokkaido Scallops Ravioli, and Pigeon with Black Truffle. The lunch menu here starts from SGD$78 for two courses while the dinner menu starts from SHGD$138 for two courses.

Matera  is located at 3 Fullerton Rd, The Fullerton Waterboat House #02-01/02/03, Singapore 049215.

CouCou (new restaurant)

One need not travel to Switzerland to have authentic Swiss cuisine. CouCou combines traditional, Swiss recipes with a modern twist in their dishes like Filet de Bar with Sauce Vierge – a crispy pan-seared sea bass on a bed of sweet tomatoes and briny capers with a side of velvety celeriac mousse.

Other standouts include the restaurant’s signature delicacy, Malakoff. Savour the crunchy golden spherical dome of deep-fried Gruyére that melts in your mouth. The dish is unique to only three villages in Switzerland. 

CouCou  is located at 9 Craig Road, #01-01, Singapore 089669.

Rosemead (new menu)

Quality and freshness have always been Rosemead’s culinary philosophy. With their newest menu, indulge in bold and modern American fare that’s prepared with farm-to-table produce. Leading the pack are the succulent Wild Tiger Prawns, as well as Rosemead’s take on the classic American steak and eggs with Miyazaki Wagyu A4 Striploin and fried Japanese egg.

Elsewhere, the Farm Vegetables’ new signatures include fragrant Sweet Potato Gnocchi served with golden cordyceps and the refreshing Momotaro Tomato sourced from Cameron Highlands.

Rosemead  is located at 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704.

Open Farm Community (new menu)

Local flavours and produce get celebrated in Open Farm Community’s new menu. Sourced directly from their urban farm, diners can find delight in the Grilled Mangalica Pork Collar with Charred Local Greens and the Char-grilled Koji Aged Beef on a bed of Garam Masala Sauce with Laksa Chimichurri.

To complete the experience, sip on handcrafted cocktails such as the Marigold, a floral rum-infused concoction, and the punchy, spicy Gin-based Habanero.

Open Farm Community  is located at 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819.

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this June 2023:

Fico (new restaurant).

Food connoisseurs will find Chef Mirko Febbrile’s name familiar. His pop-up pasta hawker venture at Chinatown Complex Food Centre drew endless crowds. Now, he’s the chef-owner of Fico (fig in Italian), a casual Italian concept that’s inspired by his native hometown, Puglia. The dishes are created in the spirit of cucina povera; a no-waste philosophy that stretches his creative limits without sacrificing flavour and fun.

Here, you’ll get to marvel at the birth of fresh pasta at the live pasta counter. Signatures like Burnt Wheat Balanzoni (aubergine and cacioricotta dressed with a sauce of brown butter and sage) and Denti Del Drago (which translates to ‘dragon’s teeth’ in Italian for its jagged edges and served in a white ragu style) are assembled with utmost pride and care.

You’ll find that Fico’s glistening sweet Panzerotti will make a deep impression too. The snack -sized leavened dough is stuffed with a medley of fillings like pistachio and then fried until golden.

Fico  is located at 1300 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468964 (next to Carpark F2).

Gyu San Charcoal Bar (new restaurant)

Known for their quality Wagyu cuts, Gyu San is no stranger to making beef taste good. Now, it’s making its mark with another Japanese favourite – the juicy hamburg – after winning foodies with their wagyu katsu sandos. The open-concept island charcoal bar allows diners to observe Wagyu hamburgers being expertly crafted from ball to patty before they’re grilled a la minute over prized binchotan charcoal.

The signature on the menu is the A5 Wagyu Japanese Hamburg Set. Two 90-gram wagyu patties are prepared from freshly grounded wagyu daily and served alongside South Uonuma Koshihikari rice from Niigata, Japan. Savour the patties in two parts – the first, on its own to truly enjoy the natural flavours of the beef. The other with eight different accompaniments, ranging from traditional yuzu kosho to local Singaporean sambal.

Also available on the menu are smoky and succulent Wagyu skewers, as well as vegetable sides like Shiitake, Kabocha, Shishito, asparagus, Enoki & beef, and baby corn skewers.

Gyu San  Charcoal Bar is located at 538 Orchard Road, Forum The Shopping Mall #01-28, Singapore 238884.

Restaurant Fiz (new restaurant)

Contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine, in particular, Malay gastronomy, is having its time in the sun. Hot on the heels of author Khir Johari’s win for “The Food of Singapore Malays”, chef-owner Hafizzul Hashim has launched a new restaurant in Tanjong Pagar that showcases the dishes of the region.

Expect tasting menus that will take you on a journey across Southeast Asia . At launch, the menu titled Episode 1 will take diners on a trip to Northern Malaysia, so expect Malay dishes like ayam percik (grilled chicken) and satay made from blood cockles to be given the elevated treatment, using some of the best ingredients available in Singapore.

Restaurant Fiz  is located at 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 088444

Kagayaki by Ishigaki Yoshida (new restaurant)

Restaurant-goers can experience elevated teppanyaki at Kagyaki by Ishigaki Yoshida this June 2023. The intimate 18-seater restaurant here is an offshoot of the first Michelin-starred teppanyaki restaurant Ishigaki Yoshida in Tokyo. Kagayaki in Singapore is led by Head Chef Nobuyasu Kamiko from Asakusa, Japan. The 48-year-old chef has over 30 years of experience, half of which was spent working as a teppanyaki chef.

Diners can choose Chef Kamiko’s eight-course Kagayaki Menu or Omakase Menu which includes more speciality dishes created by Chef Yoshida. Signatures include Ultimate Crispy Yaki Steak, where the exclusive Masuda Kagayaki Beef is cooked carefully at a low temperature on the teppan and then grilled over ubame oak Tosa binchotan. Another highlight is the Scrambled Eggs with Uni. Premium Japanese eggs are whipped and cooked to a soft, milky texture with a generous amount of creamy uni. Other menu items will rotate according to various seasons and availability.

Kagyaki by Ishigaki Yoshida is located at 27 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089134 .

The Astor Grill (new pop-up restaurant)

You may know the iconic cocktails shaken at The St. Regis Singapore’s Astor Bar. Now, there’s The Astor Grill, where you can savour succulent quality meat cuts with your favourite tipples. For three months only until 31 August, Brasserie Les Saveurs will host The Astor Grill pop-up restaurant for a la carte lunch and dinner service. Set lunches options are also available from SGD 48++.

Inspired by the heritage of St. Regis and the original chophouses set in early century New York (a la The Great Gatsby era), this pop-up concept celebrates not only the bespoke dining experiences from the House of Astor but also artisan produce from premium suppliers.

Highlights include artisanal cuts such as the Striplion Japan Full Blood Wagyu A5 500 Days Grain Fed and Bavette Australia Angus 200 Days Barley Fed. Other alternative mains and sharing cuts like Grilled Whole Turbot and Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb shine too. Accompany them with starters like Tiger Prawns ‘A la Plancha’ with Avocado, Peach, Beef Heart Tomatoes, and King Crab Salad, before ending the night on a sweet note with the deconstructed Astor Tiramisu, ChocolateMi-Cuit, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. 

The Astor Grill is located in  Brasserie Les Saveurs  at St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911.

JAAN by Kirk Westaway (new menu)

All eyes are on JAAN by Kirk Westaway’s executive chef as he introduces a new seasonal evolution to his Modern British menu. Chef Westaway focuses on fresh and vibrant Spring produce while drawing inspiration from his childhood in Devon.

The vegetable-forward menu includes Smoked Cheddar Pancake, an ode to Devon where buckwheat pancakes wrap a delicately-smoked Cheddar that’s sourced from a farm located just 10 miles from Chef Kirk’s family home. Other highlights include the iconic Hen’s Egg Cornish Yarg Nettles, Langoustine with Sweet Peas, and the Strawberry pie, which features a gula melaka biscuit base.

JAAN by Kirk Westaway  is located at Swissotel The Stamford Level 70, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 .

SKAI (new menu)

SKAI’s new Executive Chef Seumas Smith taps into his 12-year culinary expertise to create an à la carte menu of contemporary grilled dishes shaped by Japanese produce and techniques. Using his passion for the art of Japanese cookery, Chef Smith has successfully incorporated its sensibilities into his new debut menu for SKAI.

Standouts include the Kuruma Ebi – a dish which sees a succulent prawn grilled over the Japanese binchotan and complemented by a Japanese heirloom tomato consommé, Marcona almonds, and basil. This new menu also boasts an exquisite selection of premium beef from around the globe, with a special focus on esteemed Australian and Japanese cuts like Westholme Wagyu Prime Rib, Saga Wagyu A5, Miyazaki Wagyu New York Strip, Mackas Ribeye, and Mackas Tenderloin.

SKAI  is located at S wissotel The Stamford #70-02, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 .

All the best new restaurants and latest menus to check out in Singapore this May 2023:

Cuisson (new restaurant).

Owner-chef Jonathan Koh of Voyage recognises talent, as he instils protegé Chef Tan Wee Kiat at his newest restaurant Cuisson. Meaning ‘Cooking’ in French, this lush dining establishment respects food ingredients using French cooking techniques focusing on Japanese seafood and vegetables. It is reflected in intricate dishes like white asparagus royale amuse bouche flavoured with Aged Shoyu-based Blanc Manger.

Also, a highlight is The Textures of Prawns from Menu PYUA is a prawn pasta dish that showcases the crustacean’s essence with various textures – Sakura ebi, carabinero croquette, prawn roe, and a coral emulsion.

Cuisson  is located at 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-04/05, Singapore 088444.

The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint (new restaurant)

Even before the official opening of The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint, shoppers would stop to marvel at the restaurant’s striking forest green and wood-accented interior together with visually-appealing confections on display. This eye-catching feast is equally delectable too.

To coincide with its opening, The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint will serve a limited-time menu that features Fried Artichoke with Lemon Ricotta and the appetising Black Pepper Seafood Spaghetti, thanks to the tangy charred chive salsa verde sauce. Do pair them with thirst quenchers like the Shimmering Gold Moscato (non-alcohol) and Cinnamon Apple Bliss Tea.

The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint  is located at 370 Alexandra Road, Anchorpoint Shopping Centre Level One (Central Atrium), Singapore 159953.

Stay Gold Flamingo (new menu)

Coffee is an essential that allows one to power through the day. But don’t forget that food is fuel too. Café-Bar Stay Gold Flamingo recognises this, presenting customers with an all-new no-frills lunch menu that excites tastebuds.

Those in a rush can chomp on the easy Merguez & Mash, consisting of lamb sausage, mashed potato, and beef jus. Grab the hearty steak-filled Breakfast Taco or savoury X.O. Pasta starring prawns if proper mains are desired. For a safe but yummy choice, choose the Cheese Toastie – a hot sandwich stuffed with four different kinds of cheese (pandesal Pullman, blue cheese, mozzarella, cheddar).

Drinks-wise, all coffee pours are made from a Brazil and Ethiopia blend from Cumulo Coffee. Oat milk is the default choice here if you opt for white coffee, so holler in advance if you prefer the dairy milk option.

Stay Gold Flamingo  is located at 69 Amoy Street, Singapore 069888.

Fiamma (new menu)

In Italian cuisine, it ain’t Spring without any asparagus, fava beans and artichokes in seasonal dishes. Using the freshest current produce from Italy, Chef Mauro Colagreco’s Fiamma (and of Mirazur) presents a curated Spring menu inspired by the heritage and spirit of Italian family cuisine.

Find comfort in familiar and inviting antipasti like the fava beans and peas-adorned Burrata Primavera and Asparagi Verdi Alla Griglia (grilled asparagus served with homemade arugula pesto). Fo pasta, highlights include the rice crab and uni-filled Risotto al Granchio e Ricci di Mare and Tortellini Panna Prosciutto e Tartufo. The latter combines decadent creamy truffle sauce, prosciutto, and handmade tortellini – a tribute to Chef Mauro’s childhood memories of helping his grandmother to make it. The refreshingly light Delizia al Limone (lemon cream, ice cream and yoghurt espuma) makes an excellent choice to round off this menu. 

Fiamma  is located at Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297.

Akira Back (new menu)

It’s a good idea to constantly revitalise and improve ourselves instead of resting on our laurels. Chef Akira Back, who already is famous for his innovative and iconic menu, recently came down to Singapore to launch four new additions to his repertoire of culinary masterpieces. Kicking things off is the familiar Bossam. A classic Korean dish, Chef Akira Back elevated it with a modern Japanese- Korean flavour pairing. After the pork belly is sous vide for 12 hours in apple miso and presented with crispy pork skin and housemade  ssamjang  after.

For mains, the artfully presented Chilean Seabass – accompanied by the savoury anticucho miso and kabocha puree – easily excites one’s palate. In addition, the east-meets-west Grilled Salmon is also a delightful bite from the delightful Japanese Vinegar-based nanbanzu sauce with the textured white and red quinoa.

As the finale, the creative AB Cigar is a showstopper. Previously available at other Akira Back establishments globally, it has finally arrived in Singapore. The cigar is exquisitely crafted with coffee mousse, and macadamia praline while the crunchy ‘ash-like’ is a blend of 70% guanaja chocolate, brownie chips, cacao nibs and strawberry jelly.

Akira Back  is located at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, 30 Beach Road Level B1M, Singapore 189763.

Madame Fan (new menu)

We’re sure almost everyone knows what Chinese cuisine is like. But it takes skills to showcase the best of this heritage gastronomic wonder. Contemporary culinary establishment Madame Fan introduces over 10 new creations under the ‘Tale of Craft’ and ‘Intersection of Culture’ concepts that elevate ingredients we’re familiar with.

‘Tale of Craft’ delivers modern flavours with authentic Cantonese cooking techniques. Highlights include Slow Cooked Wagyu Oxtail with Hawthorn Lotus Root, which is braised till fork-tender. It’s paired with candied hawthorn lotus root that injects sweetness into the homemade cinnamon and star anise umami sauce. The refreshing Alaskan King Crab Cold Somen with Hot & Sour Consommé is also a delight to whet appetites for starters.

‘Intersection of Culture’ combines familiar ingredients executed in unexpected culinary styles. The nourishing Kampong Chicken Soup with Cordyceps Flower and Bamboo Pith doesn’t waste any edible parts of the animal protein as it’s presented in two courses – soup and Hand-shredded Chicken in Aged Vinegar Sauce. Another surprise is the mellow  Moutai  ice cream. There’s Rum and Raisin, so why not infuse vanilla ice cream with savoury notes from the decadent Moutai?

Madame Fan  is located at 32 Beach Road, The NCO Club, Singapore 189764.

Meadesmoore (new menu)

You may have a favourite go-to beef cut. But taking a leap of faith to taste unusual cuts may yield unexpectedly delicious results. Meadesmoore prides itself on the signature Meadesmoore Cut MS 8/9, an exclusive from Australian beef producer 2GR. Extracted from the area between the ribeye and the chuck, this uncommon — and rare — cut is usually used in shabu shabu.

At Meadesmoore, this steak presents three distinct types (under the blade, ribeye cap, and loin) of marbling that result in three deliciously different flavour profiles. Although sauces like Cafe de Paris herb butter and Bordelaise red wine sauce give another dimension to the sliced beef, we feel the juicy cuts are best savoured as it is.

Other mains include the bone-in Mangalica Porterhouse (pork) and meaty Roasted Monkfish Loin. Pair them with vegetables like the refreshing Black Kumato, fragrant Butterhead, and charcoal-grilled Provencal Tian ala a ratatouille. Meadesmoore also introduces a delectable selection of sharing plates like the umami Beef & Crab Tartare, buttery and garlicky Tendon & Escargot, and milky Puglia Burrata.

End the meal with sweet favourites like S’mores, featuring a chocolate sea salt cookie sandwich with sour berries compote and coconut sorbet that comes flambéed with a shot of vodka. Those up for a nostalgia trip can have Popcorn – a corn curd and summer strawberry ice cream dessert drizzled with sea salt caramel sauce, and a sprinkling of sea salt caramel popcorn kernels.

Meadesmoore  is located at 21A Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620.

All the best new restaurants in Singapore to head to this April 2023:

Restaurant chedi.

Thai cuisine is more than just crowd favourites like Pad Thai and Tom Yum Koong. Restaurant Chedi’s elevated plates also showcase its myriad of flavours with refined finesse. Helmed by chef-owner K-Jin Lim and head chef Miller Mai, Chedi currently only features an eight-course tasting menu that takes diners through the best of Thai cuisine without pretence. From the addictive northern snack of miang kham and gaeng som fak thong  (Thai pumpkin curry) to the signature wok hei -rich salted ikan kurau fried rice, these dishes inspired by the Land of Smiles will certainly put a grin on your face.

Restaurant Chedi is located at 15 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209185.

808 Eating House

After stints at celebrated dining establishments like the Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, Cloudstreet, Cheek by Jowl, and Magic Square, rising culinary star Chef Eugene Chee is venturing out on his own with 808 Eating House. As one of two concepts under one roof by the new F&B group The Fillmore Collective, this contemporary Mod-Asian restaurant plans to leave a lasting impression with deep, bold and punchy creations.

Look forward to vibrant dishes like Japanese oysters with papaya sauerkraut, crispy barramundi with garam masala pumpkin puree, and, of course, Chee’s signature duck fat financiers layered with velvety chicken liver mousse.

808 Eating House is located at 159 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427431.

Japanese Kaiseki menus are known to be exquisite and you can experience an authentic take at the Sukiya-Zukuri-decorated restaurant Ikkagoyo. Leading the kitchen is Chef Mitsutaka Sakamoto from Hyogo, Japan, who boasts over 20 years of kaiseki experience in Japan at acclaimed names like Hyakurakuso, Sushi Arai, and Naruse. The 12-course prix fixe menu presents Japanese culinary finesse and features in-season ingredients only.

Ikkagoya is located at 115 Amoy Street, #01-04, Singapore 06993 .

Le Bon Funk Holland Village

Those who are staying in the West and craving natural wines can head to Le Bon Funk’s new Holland Village outpost for their fix. This 68-seater day-to-night wine bar and restaurant offer an extensive wine list, which pairs well with mouth-watering bites like Foie Gras Toast, housemade Leek Ravioli, and Lamb Neck with rapini and grilled gnocchi. Diners can also chill alfresco at the airy outdoor terrace while appreciating their favourite pink or orange wines.

Le Bon Funk Holland Village is located at 277 Holland Avenue, Singapore 278994.

Eden Restaurant at Pullman Singapore Orchard

Inside the new Pullman Orchard Singapore is the Asian cuisine-focused Eden. Upon entering the luxurious glasshouse restaurant, what awaits is both visually appealing and appetising plates like Tuna Ceviche with Ikura, Eden Crab Cakes (inspired by Koi Pla ), and Szechuan T-Bone Steak. Besides ala carte options, diners can sample a two-course curated lunch menu consisting of a choice of main, dessert and a drink.

Eden is located at 270 Orchard Road, Pullman Singapore Orchard Leve 4, Singapore 238857 .

Art di Daniele Sperindio

What was formerly Art managed by ilLido now sees its previous group executive chef Daniele Sperindio taking over the reins as a chef-owned establishment. This fine-dining Italian restaurant at the picturesque National Gallery Singapore presents its best with the seven-course Art 4.0 tasting menu. Other highlights include pasta dishes like the savoury La Superba (Taglierini in clams and fish stock with yellowfin tuna bottarga) and moreish Giradito with duck stuffing.

Art di Daniele Sperindio is located at 1 St. Andrew’s Road, National Gallery Singapore #06-02, Singapore 178957

All the new restaurants in Singapore to head to this March 2023:

While we’re still devastated by the closure of Salted & Hung, you can find Australian chef Drew Nocente (their former head chef) at Cenzo. This new restaurant at Club Street also applies Nocente’s ethos of minimal wastage by bringing, and curing techniques but with an Italian twist. Look forward to Italian-Australian creations like bucatini with spanner crab and smoked trout roe (above), slow roast porchetta ($48) with pineapple chilli salsa and celeriac slaw, as well as thinly sliced veal tongue.

Cenzo is located at 81 Club St, Singapore, 069449.

One of the most anticipated new restaurant openings in Singapore this year, Hanazen will certainly impress with its dual concept of Japanese omakase and French brasserie. The new restaurant at Chijmes is the brainchild of chef Yusuke Takada from the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, La Cime. Here, you’ll be treated to charcoal-grilled dishes (chicken liver skewers, abalone) done right, with alluring smokey scents and French-inspired sauce dips like white wine raisin sauce on the side.

Hanazen is located at 30 Victoria St, #01-21/22 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996.

The term ‘chifa’ derives from the Mandarin phrase ‘ chi fan ‘, which means ‘to eat’. Peruvians adopted this from Chinese immigrants, who opened eateries in Lima’s Barrio Chino (Chinatown), to describe the fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisine. While the dishes taste familiar thanks to the Chinese flavours and cooking techniques, they are further enhanced with the use of native Peruvian ingredients like root vegetables (the purple potatoes in Sichuan-Peru potatoes) and various Peruvian sauces.

Chifa! is located at 8 Sentosa Gateway, Ave8, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore 098269.

Housed on the newly renovated second floor of The Summerhouse, the quaint Au Balcon (‘on the balcony’ in French) was formerly the French Dining Room. In this revamp of their brunch menu and new dinner menu, savour classic French delights like Confit de Canard and Inka Grilled Iberico Pluma respectively. Decadent French desserts, like the Paris Brest and a Citrus-based Creme Brûlée, are available too should you desire a sweet ending.

Au Balcon is located at 3 Park Lane, The Summer House, Singapore 798387.

The team behind the successful Miznon and North Miznon brands has conjured another concept: the Middle-East gastronomic kosher diner, Aniba. It certainly makes an entrance as its name’s translated to’ here I come’ in Hebrew. Helmed by international award-winning Israeli Chef Meir Adoni, Aniba features a chef’s kitchen, cocktail bar, and lounge. The dishes and drinks here stay true to their Middle-Eastern DNA while pushing the contemporary envelope with European influences. Also, there are no traces of any red meat on the menu, making it accessible to pescatarians and vegetarians.

Aniba is located at 6 Battery Road, #05-03 Bonham Street, Singapore 049909.

Salt & Palm

Having already made waves down under in Sydney, Australia, mod-Asian and Indonesian restaurant Salt & Palm will set up an outpost in Singapore come March 2023. With a mission to introduce the creative diversity of Indonesian cuisine, they highlight the archipelago’s distinctive palate while experimenting with contemporary techniques to create bold flavours. The Porchetta is a beautiful fusion of East and West, as the Australian pork belly is cooked in a rich coconut gravy of Balinese spice, chilli lemongrass and shallot salsa. Vegan iterations of desserts like Crème Brulee and Pavlova are surprising standouts too.

Salt & Palm is located at 467 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427678.

Charr’d

Charr’d pride itself on being the first halal restaurant in Singapore to serve prized A5 Kuroge Wagyu beef from Mie Prefecture in Japan, providing an alternative option for beef buffs to savour the juicy cut. Here, three types of Kuroge A5 Wagyu – ribeye, sirloin, and tenderloin – are the main stars of the menu, and you’ll want to savour them at their purest without any sauces or heavy condiments. The Heavenly Meat Board (good for 3 – 4 pax) is a great choice for those who want to taste various selected cuts.

Charr’d be located at 324F Changi Rd, Singapore 419799.

Numb Restaurant

The appetite for mala seems to be going strong and steady still. Thus, have your fix at Numb Restaurant. Founded by the founders of Chengdu Restaurant and Chengdu Bowl, attain the desired mind-numbing sensation from modern takes on classic mouth-watering Sichuan dishes like Imperial Sauced Sliced Beef, Applewood Smoked Crispy Chicken, and the quintessential Chengdu Seabass in Sour Pickled Soup.

Numb Restaurant is located at 5 Straits View, Marina One West Tower, #01-12, Singapore 018935.

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All the new restaurants in singapore to head to this february 2023:, surrey hills deli.

After launching grocer-café hybrids in Jurong and ION Orchard, Surrey Hills Grocer now heads over to the Central Business District to feed the office crowd as Surrey Hills Deli. This Melbourne-inspired sandwich shop offers eight different signatures catering to various tastebuds.

Choose from classics such as Hendurance (Caeser salad-based with chicken ham and bacon) and the intensely flavoured Oppor-tuna-ty (tuna salad and pickled jalapeño). Meat lovers will also be torn between Let’s Pull Through (36-hours pulled pork shoulder and green mango slaw) or Seize the Moo-ment (house pastrami paired with sauerkraut and burrata). Coffee aficionados can also get their caffeine brews from ONA coffee’s beans, a popular Australian-specialty coffee roaster. 

After delicatessen in the day, Surrey Hills Deli transforms into a chill-out space that serves bar snacks and booze. Wind down with fresh craft beers on tap from cult brands like Moon Dog Lager and One Drop Brewing Co.

Surrey Hills Deli is located at 6 Battery Road, #01-02, Singapore 049909. Website here .

Le Matin ION Orchard

After appearing at Paragon, Raeburn Park and Robinson Road, Le Matin settles down permanently in ION Orchard. Besides classic pastry favourites, this famed patisserie will debut a hot brunch menu. Brioche Feuilletée gets paired up with either Wagyu or Chutoro and the humble scrambled egg croissant gets elevated with black truffle shavings. Yes, eight grams of it!

In the evening, brand-new desserts take the spotlight. From the all-cheese-based Fromage de vos Reves and nutty Tarte Aux Noix de Cajou to the honeyed Bais et Abeilles, these intricate confections are indeed gastronomic visual palatable delights. 

New petit gateaus like Sake Lees & Macadamia Choux Bun and the savoury-sweet Kombu Tart are also added to Le Matin’s current little cake staples. These pastries will be available all day for dine-in and takeaways.

(Image credit: Le Matin )

Le Matin is located at 2 Orchard Turn, #B2-49 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801. Website here .

Every cloud has a silver lining. Here, it’s dreamy coffee. This minimal industrial-themed cafe obtains its name from the fluffy white cloud decor hanging from the entrance’s ceiling. No frills, it’s all about the cuppa and pastries here.

Cloud brews a single origin from Brazil, roasted by Double Up Coffee. The usual drinks – Espresso, Black, White, and Mocha are crafted afterwards. Those craving to nibble can choose from a selection of small bakes like Sea Salt Chocolate Cookie, Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake, and Banana Bread.

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Cloud is located at 1A Duxton Hill, #01-01, Singapore 089480. Website here .

Hellu Coffee

An intimate coffee place has opened in the bustling Far East Square near Telok Ayer MRT. This sixteen-seater indoor and outdoor (eight in each section) space provides a quick caffeine fix. Hellu greets with espresso-based drinks from Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee’s two-bean Brazil and India blend. Those not in the mood for coffee can choose from a selection of teas, Yuzu Lemonade, and White Peach Passion Soda.

Hellu also bakes croffles fresh every morning in limited quantities. Available in three flavours – Plain, Chocolate, and Cheese, they make great coffee companions if you need a quick bite.

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Hellu Coffee is located at 135 Amoy Street, Far East Square #01-05, Singapore 049965. Website here .

Sink your teeth in feline-shaped confections that are oh-so-cute to eat at CATBAKE. This Japanese-themed bakery from Hokkaido delivers both taste and presentation in their bakes which blend Japanese and Western flavours. Co-founded by renowned pâtissier-chef Shinya Tajima, creator of Neko Neko Shokupan which went viral in Japan, CATBAKE’s all about the cat-faced motif.

The soft and fluffy shokupan remains a classic favourite while hot creations like Croque Monsieur and French Toast charm with their balanced sweet-savoury qualities. Another highlight is also the soft and creamy two-layered cat-shaped cheesecake that looks deceptively simple but delivers in taste.

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CATBAKE is located at 1 Vista Exchange Green, The Star Vista B1-43, Singapore 138617. Website here .

Nagai Hokkaido Cuisine

A new kid on the block has appeared at Suntec City’s Eat at Seven space. Hailing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Nagai Hokkaido Cusine’s first international outpost joins the other existing peers at the Japanese-concept food zone. The seafood specialist, established in 1993, has made a name for itself in its home country with its intricate Hokkaido kaiseki techniques and boasts loyal customers including the Japanese imperial family.

Chef Shinichiro Nagai puts equal attention to the premium omakase options and wallet-friendly lunch sets such as the decadent uni and wagyu-topped Kaisendon and crispy assorted Tempura main.

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3 Temasek Boulevard, Eat At Seven, Suntec City Tower 1 #03-314, Singapore 038983. Website here .

Behind the brains of Seng Coffee Bar comes stylish Seng House and both are helmed by the daughter of Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge. This new café, located at Tanjong Katong, incorporates traditional Hainanese touches (from the family’s roots) into contemporary Western flavours for its hot menu.

Serving entirely different dishes from Seng Coffee Bar, Seng House dazzles with the unique Seng Breakfast Club (toast with homemade kaya, luncheon meat, and eggs), and the Donut Kiap (a deep-fried doughnut bun with yam ice cream in-between).

Lunch is hearty with selections like Hainanese Pork Chop, Oxtail Stew, and British Fish and Chops. Due to its location as a corner shophouse, alfresco seatings are available here, making it pet-friendly for your fur pals to dine with you.

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Seng House is located at 214 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437007. Website here .

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There’s no better way to start the year than with some food that’s good for your body and your soul. Coupled with the fact that Chinese New Year’s is just around the corner, Yue Bai is our choice pick for a delicious meal that’s bound to set the stage for a year of good health. Co-owner and chef Lee Hongwei has dreamed up a medley of dishes built on the foundation of Dietary Therapy, using food to enhance the well-being of those who consume it.

After snacking on addictive plates of Crispy Burdock that’s been tossed with sesame seeds and seven-spice powder, nourish your body with a hearty Double-boiled Silkie Chicken Soup that’s been enhanced with jasmine flowers, dried longan and wolfberries. Our personal favourite? The Herbal Poached Rice, Atlantic Cod, and Black Fungus.

33 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089497 . Website here .

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Inspired by the rich culinary history of the region, Quay House looks to create a medley of dishes through the use of time-honoured techniques such as open-fire cooking, fermentation, and ageing. Take for instance the Balinese Kampung Chicken, a flavourful dish that’s been wood-fire grilled to an aromatic charred finish, but not before it’s been marinated in a spice paste that’s made of chilli and a range of fragrant Southeast Asian herbs, of course. Other highlights on the menu include the Quay House Duck 2 Ways, where the aged duck breast is smoked for six hours over lychee wood before being served alongside a duck confit, and finished with a rich Nonya gravy.

(Image credit: @quayhousesg via Instagram)

51 Circular Rd, Singapore 049406. Website here .

Singapore’s first-ever ox tongue speciality restaurant has set up shop at the foodie district that is Tras Street. Before you go on about making jokes about making out with a cow, we’d like you to save that thought till after you’ve tried the dishes here.

While you can always go for sharing plates of the refreshing Cold Roasted Gyutan Carpaccio, or the hearty Premium Gyutan Shabu-Shabu, our go-to is the value-for-money lunch sets here. Choose between the 4mm thin cuts of grilled gyutan in the Sumiyaki Gyutan Set or the 10mm thick cuts of grilled gyutan Sumiyaki Atsugiri Gyutan Set, both of which come with mugimeshi (a mix of rice and barley), two kinds of Japanese pickles, a salad paired with a lemon olive oil dressing, tororo (grated Japanese mountain yam), as well as a choice of oxtail or miso soup . Can’t decide? The Sumiyaki Gyutan Combo Set consists of thin and thick cuts of charcoal-grilled gyutan.

41 Tras St, #01-01, Singapore 078980. Website here .

There’s nothing better than a hotpot on a rainy day. Those interested in trying out something a little different compared to the offerings in town will find a new favourite at Kurohanabi. The restaurant, which was born in Hokkaido, is famed for its unique sesame-miso soup base. Its signature dish, the Motsunabe, sees the hearty sesame-miso soup as a base for ingredients such as beef intestine, tofu, chives, cabbage and enoki mushroom.

Besides nabe hotpot, diners can also look forward to original recipe dishes from Japan such as the Natto Motsu Nabe, a motsu nabe that’s topped with a blend of natto and minced chicken. as well as the Hokkaido Motsu Ponzu, a refreshing appetizer of the beef intestine with ponzu.

(Image credit: @kurohanabi.sg via Instagram)

3 Temasek Boulevard, Tower 1, #03-316 Suntec City, Singapore 038983. Website here .

Dear coffee lovers here’s one for you. Equate has just opened its first concept store at Orchard Central. More than just a space for coffee, Equate’s Orchard Central outlet has been thoughtfully designed as an upside-down world, which aims to encourage guests to rearrange their perspective of what the right-side up actually is. Apart from Equate’s pour-over coffees, classic lattes, matcha, and cold brews, diners can also expect artisanal bakes like croissants and pastries that are made in-house daily. We’re also pairing our brews with the Sandos here; made from house-made Shokupan bread, these flavourful bites come sandwiched with anything from house-roasted Reubens and chicken kimchi to truffle egg spam.

(Image credit: @equatecoffee via Instagram)

181 Orchard Rd, #01-17A Orchard Central Singapore 238896. Website here .

Ex-Head Pastry Chef from Michelin-starred Meta, Gail Ho, has opened a new patisserie within a quiet business park in Alexandra. Mooi is co-owned by Ken Loon, the restauranteur behind popular dining spots such as Naked Finn and Burgerlabo. The compact menu, which features an updated perspective on classic pastries like tarts and cream puffs, also includes croissants, cookies, and marble cakes. The Mokasha is a crowd favourite – think an aromatic buckwheat sable crust and buckwheat caramel that’s topped with coffee-infused dark chocolate cream filling, complete with toasted buckwheat, cocoa nibs and chocolate shavings sprinkled over for a bit of texture.

(Image credit: @patisseriemooi via Instagram)

438C Alexandra Rd, #01-06/07 Block C, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119976. Website here .

A discreet Japanese restaurant, Yuta, has opened within Orchard Plaza and promises to be a true hidden gem that only those truly in the know would be aware of. However, its bright blue exterior is hard to miss if you come seeking it, encasing a cosy diner with high counter seats and a small private room. As of now, they have a single 10-course dinner omakase menu that’s priced affordably at SGD115++, which includes premium dishes such as a plump Japanese Oyster from Hokkaido served with yuzu ponzu and ikura, A5 Miyazaki wagyu sirloin, Uni sushi rice topped with even more uni, as well as a Hokkaido scallop carpaccio doused in a fragrant truffle soya sauce.

(Image credit: @yuta_orchard via Instagram)

150 Orchard Rd, #02-12 Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841. Website here .

This story first appeared here . 

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Odette is once again Singapore’s top-ranked restaurant while Seroja is the highest new entry at No. 31.

Chef Daniel Calvert and one of his creations - heirloom tomato tart with garden basil and burrata. (Photo: Sezanne)

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Chef Daniel Calvert almost didn’t make it to the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony this year as his wife had just given birth. Fortunately he turned up.

His modern French restaurant Sezanne, located in Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi , took top honours for the first time in the 12th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. The live ceremony was held on Tuesday night (Mar 26) in Seoul at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. The second to fifth placings went to Tokyo’s Florilege (No. 2), Bangkok’s Gaggan Anand (No. 3) and Hong Kong’s The Chairman (No. 4) and Wing (No. 5) respectively. Wing also won The Highest Climber award for stratospherically ascent of 32 places.

Calvert paid tribute to his restaurant team, adding: “Japan has the highest concentration of best chefs and restaurants on the planet. For us to be number one in Asia, we couldn’t have done it without the support of our guests and our community like the producers in Japan.” Sezanne had entered the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list at No. 17 in 2020 and was No. 2 last year.

A total of 19 cities are represented on this year’s list, whose establishments were voted by a gender-balanced panel of 318 experts from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy comprising food writers, critics, chefs, restaurateurs and regional culinary leaders. Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo had eight, six and five winners respectively. Host city Seoul secured four spots as did Shanghai. These cities had one representative each: Osaka, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Wakayama, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Macau, Manila and Ho Chi Minh City.

There was a momentary stunned silence in the packed ballroom when last year’s winner, Bangkok’s Le Du, was announced at No. 12. Its sister restaurant Nusara (No. 6) walked away with the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality award.

There were also rises and falls among Singapore’s winners. Seroja, helmed by Malaysian chef Kevin Wong, made a stunning debut on the list at No. 31, claiming the Highest New Entry award. Lolla (No. 43), helmed by last year’s Best Female chef Johanne Siy , is also a new entry.  Burnt Ends (No. 15), Euphoria (No. 20) and Born (No.25) rose nine, five and 11 places respectively while Odette (No. 10), Labryinth (No. 30), Meta (No. 28) and Les Amis (No.38) dropped from their previous positions of sixth, 11th, 17th and 27th.

Seroja’s chef-owner Kevin Wong said: “We’re very happy with the results. We didn’t expect it, obviously. We just cook everyday and believe in what we were doing.”

Lolla’s Siy was “elated” at her restaurant being ranked for the first time. She said: “It gives a lot of reassurance to the team. We have been putting a lot of focus on the customer experience, the simple enjoyment of food. Getting here with just our customers spreading the word, to me, is fantastic.”

Several special awards were also given out last night. Beijing’s plant-based restaurant Lamdre won the American Express One to Watch award, given to a restaurant who is deemed mostly likely to break into the list the following year. Hong Kong’s veteran chef and restaurateur Danny Yip received The Icon Award for his commitment to procuring locally-sourced ingredients for his Cantonese restaurant The Chairman and advocacy for local artisans and producers.

Bangkok-based Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij was crowned Asia’s Best Female Chef. Her restaurant Potong, which serves a 20-course tasting menu where traditional recipes are given an avant-garde touch, climbs up 18 spots to No. 17. Its city counterpart, farm-to-table and zero-waste Indian restaurant Haoma (No. 90) took home the Sustainable Restaurant Award. Kevin Lu of Taiwan’s Logy (No. 22) was named Asia’s Best Sommelier while Mineko Kato from Tokyo’s Faro is Asia’s Best Pastry Chef. Korean restaurant Mosu’s Sung Anh took home the peer-voted Inedit Damm Chefs’ Choice Award.

The 51-100 rankings was released earlier this month, with Singapore and Tokyo dominating the list with eight restaurants each. Singapore’s Mustard Seed, an unassuming 13-seater in the Serangoon suburbs serving a kaiseki-style, multi-course tasting menu, made a surprise debut at No. 81 on a list typically dotted by those with marketing clout. Contemporary Chinese restaurant Peach Blossoms also made a worthy entrance at No. 74. The other Singapore restaurants are Jaan by Kirk Westaway (No. 53), Zen (No. 57), Thevar (No. 72), Nae:um (No. 73), Summer Pavilion (No.75) and Cloudstreet (No. 82).

Here is the list of winners for 2024:

1. Sézanne  (Tokyo)

2. Florilège (Tokyo)

3. Gaggan Anand (Bangkok)

4. The Chairman (Hong Kong)

5. Wing (Hong Kong)

6. Nusara (Bangkok) Gin Mare Hospitality Award

7. Sühring (Bangkok)

8. Den (Tokyo)

9. La Cime (Osaka)

10. Odette (Singapore)

11. Sorn (Bangkok)

12. Le Du (Bangkok)

13. Mingles (Seoul)

14. Narisawa (Tokyo)

15. Burnt Ends (Singapore)

16. Neighbourhood (Hong Kong)

17. Potong (Bangkok)

18. 7th Door (Seoul)

19. Fu He Hui (Shanghai)

20. Euphoria (Singapore)

21. Onjium (Seoul)

22. Logy (Taipei)

23. Masque (Mumbai)

24. Toyo Eatery (Manila)

25. Born (Singapore)

26. Indian Accent (New Delhi)

27. Mono (Hong Kong)

28. Meta (Singapore)

29. Samrub Samrub Thai (Bangok)**

30. Labryinth (Singapore)

31. Seroja (Singapore)

32. Caprice (Hong Kong)

33. JL Studio (Taichung) **

34. Mume (Taipei)

35. Villa Aida (Wakayama)

36. Ling Long (Shanghai) *

37. Ando (Hong Kong) *

38. Les Amis (Singapore)

39. Sazenka (Tokyo)

40. 102 House (Shanghai)*

41. Mosu (Seoul)

42. Baan Tepa (Bangkok)

43. Lolla (Singapore) *

44. Avartana (Chennai)

45. Goh (Fukuoka)*

46. August (Jakarta)*

47. Cenci (Kyoto)

48. Anan Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)

49. Chef Tam’s Seasons (Macau)

50. Meet the Bund (Shanghai) *

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Tokyo’s Sezanne wins Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024; 9 Singapore restaurants make the cut

Sezanne in Tokyo seized the top spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which also featured nine entries from Singapore.

Announced at a ceremony in Seoul on 26 March, Odette was the best-performing Singapore restaurant at No.10, followed by Burnt Ends (No.15) and Euphoria (No.20).

They were joined by Born (No.25), Meta (No.28), Labyrinth (No.30), and Les Amis (No.38), as well as debutants Seroja (No.31) and Lolla (No.43). Seroja was also named the highest new entry.

After Sezanne, fellow Tokyo restaurant Florilege and Gaggan Anand in Bangkok placed second and third respectively.

Gaggan Anand led seven other entries from the Thai capital. Among them were Nusara (No.6), Suhring (No.7), Sorn (No.11), and last year’s winner, Le Du (No.12).

Hong Kong also scored highly at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 with six places, including The Chairman (No.4) and Wing (No.5).

Tokyo was next with five spots, represented by restaurants including Den (No.8) and Narisawa (No.14). 

Shanghai and Seoul tied with four entries. The other cities on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list were Jakarta, Manila, Chennai, New Delhi, Fukuoka, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, and Taichung.

Other awards

Besides the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards, other prizes were given out this evening. Bangkok establishment Haoma picked up the Sustainable Restaurant Award and Sung Anh of Seoul’s Mosu was recognised with the Inedit Damm Chef’s Choice Award.

Kevin Lu of Iogy in Taipei was presented with the Best Sommelier Award and Mineko Kato of Tokyo’s Faro received Asia’s Best Pastry Chef Award. Bangkok restaurant Nusara (No.6) won the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award and Wing from Hong Kong picked up the Highest Climber Award for jumping from No.37 last year to fifth place in 2024.

In the lead-up to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, Chef Pichaya ‘Pam’ Soontornyanakij of Bangkok’s Potong was presented the Asia’s Best Female Chef Award for this year. Danny Yip of Hong Kong restaurant The Chairman received the Icon Award- Asia 2024 for showcasing fine Asian cuisine, and Lamdre of Beijing took the American Express One to Watch Award, which highlights a restaurant’s potential to break into the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking in future years.

The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 51-100 list was also released earlier this month, with eight Singapore restaurants making it to the extended list.

What is Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants?

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is a regional spinoff of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants , an annual list that aims to be a global guide to the best dining experiences around the globe. The first Asia edition took place in Singapore in 2013. The winners have traditionally been announced at a live ceremony in a host city every year, with the 2020 to 2022 editions taking place virtually due to the pandemic. The 2024 edition was the first time the ceremony has taken place in Seoul.

The full list of winners on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024

1. Sezanne (Tokyo) – best restaurant in Japan

2. Florilege (Tokyo)

3. Gaggan Anand (Bangkok) – best restaurant in Thailand

4. The Chairman (Hong Kong) – best restaurant in Hong Kong

5. Wing (Hong Kong) – highest climber

6. Nusara (Bangkok)

7. Suhring (Bangkok)

8. Den (Tokyo)

9. La Cime (Osaka)

10. Odette (Singapore) – best restaurant in Singapore

11. Sorn (Bangkok)

12. Le Du (Bangkok)

13. Mingles (Seoul) – best restaurant in Korea

14. Narisawa (Tokyo)

15. Burnt Ends (Singapore)

16. Neighborhood (Hong Kong)

17. Potong (Bangkok)

18. 7th Door (Seoul)

19. Fu He Hui (Shanghai) – best restaurant in Mainland China

20. Euphoria (Singapore)

21. Onjium (Seoul)

22. Iogy (Taipei)** – best restaurant in Taiwan

23. Masque (Mumbai) – best restaurant in India

24. Toyo Eatery (Manila) – best restaurant in the Philippines

25. Born (Singapore)

26. Indian Accent (New Delhi)

27. Mono (Hong Kong)

28. Meta (Singapore)

29. Samrub Samrub Thai (Bangkok)

30. Labyrinth (Singapore)

31. Seroja (Singapore)* – highest new entry

32. Caprice (Hong Kong)

33. JL Studio (Taichung)**

34. Mume (Taipei)

35. Villa Aida (Wakayama)

36. Ling Long (Shanghai)*

37. Ando (Hong Kong)*

38. Les Amis (Singapore)

39. Sazenka (Tokyo)

40. 102 House (Shanghai)

41. Mosu (Seoul)

42. Baan Tepa (Bangkok)

43. Lolla (Singapore)*

44. Avartana (Chennai)

45. Goh (Fukuoka)*

46. August (Jakarta)* – best restaurant in Indonesia

47. Cenci (Kyoto)

48. Anan Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) – best restaurant in Vietnam

49. Chef Tam’s Seasons (Macau) – best restaurant in Macau

50. Meet the Bund (Shanghai)*

* New entries ** Reentry

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Here's who could be responsible for paying for the Baltimore bridge disaster

• The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship collided with it.
• Several entities could be on the hook to foot the bill in the aftermath of the disaster.
• The maritime insurance industry will likely be saddled with the highest costs. 

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a large container ship ran into it, leading to six presumed deaths and millions of dollars in possible damage.

It's still too early to estimate the total economic impact of the disaster, but between the cost of rebuilding the decades-old bridge, compensating the victims' families , and paying out damages for disruptions to the supply chain, the eventual cost of the disaster is expected to be significant.

Who will pay to rebuild the bridge?

President Joe Biden said on Tuesday the federal government should be responsible for paying to reconstruct the damaged Francis Scott Key Bridge.

"It is my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge, and I expect Congress to support my effort," Biden said.

The bridge was built in the 1970s for about $60 million, but the cost of rebuilding it could be 10 times its original price tag, an engineering expert told Sky News. 

Baltimore is among the busiest ports in the nation , with more than a million shipping containers passing through each year. The collapse — which closed the port to all maritime and most road traffic until further notice — is already beginning to wreak havoc on the supply chain.

The cost of building the bridge back fast enough to offset diversions as much as possible could saddle the government with a more than $600 million bill, David MacKenzie, the chair of the engineering and architecture consultancy COWIfonden, told Sky News.

Who will pay for damages to the ship and its cargo?

The container ship, the Dali , is owned by a Singapore-based firm. The ship's charterer, Maersk, confirmed to Business Insider that vessel company Synergy Group operates the ship. 

However, the companies with cargo aboard the Dali could ultimately be responsible for some of the ship's damages and cargo costs, according to Ryan Petersen , the CEO of the supply-chain-logistics company Flexport, which had two containers on the ship.

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The Dali was carrying 330 containers that must now be rerouted, Petersen said in an X thread.

An ancient maritime law known as " general average " dictates that companies with even a single container aboard a ship split certain damages pro rata based on the number of containers they had on board, ensuring all the stakeholders benefiting from the voyage are splitting the risk, Petersen said.

General average situations can occur when a ship is stranded or when cargo is damaged or thrown overboard to save the vessel, according to Flexport . The concept helps ensure that all parties who have a vested interest in the vessel share the cost and concern of protecting it.

It's too soon to know whether damages incurred to free the Dali in the coming days will qualify as a case of general average.

Who will pay for everything else?

The majority of the financial fallout is likely to lay primarily with the insurance industry, according to media reports.

Industry experts told the Financial Times that insurers could pay out losses for bridge damage, port disruption, and any loss of life.

The collapse could drive "one of the largest claims ever to hit the marine (re)insurance market," John Miklus, the president of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, told Insurance Business.

He told the outlet that the loss of revenue from tolls while the bridge is being rebuilt will be expensive, as will any liability claims from deaths or injuries.

The Dali is covered by the Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Ltd., known as Britannia P&I Club, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

In a statement to Business Insider, Britannia said it was "working closely with the ship manager and relevant authorities to establish the facts and to help ensure that this situation is dealt with quickly and professionally."

Britannia is one of 12 mutual insurers included in the International Group of P&I Clubs, which maintains more than $3 billion of reinsurance cover, sources familiar with the matter told Insurance Business.

Britannia itself is liable for the first $10 million in damages, both FT and Insurance Business reported. Whatever remains is dealt with by the wider mutual insurance group and Lloyd's of London, a reinsurance market in the UK, the FT reported.

Update: March 28, 2024 — This story has been updated to include additional information about general average and clarify that it is too soon to know whether general average will apply in the case of the Dali.

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