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Your ultimate guide to over 150 fun and fabulous eateries around Singapore—from brunch places to late-night hot spots
2016
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NEW First appearance in SG Eats
Sure, we love the $500 Champagne and the $200 degustations, but it’s hard
to complain when affordable eating in Singapore has been getting cooler
and cooler. Who needs lobster thermidor when you have hand-crafted burgers,
hipster hawker stalls, Kinfolk-ready lunches, ramen bowls with cult followings,
artisanal pizza and so much more?
For a comprehensive and totally fun guide to all the best places for a
delicious, affordable outing worth Instagramming about, look no further than
SG Eats 2016. You’ll find the best hotel brunches, the cutest halal-certified cafes,
the juiciest tacos and exactly the best places to go when you are struck by the
midnight munchies. Enjoy!
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$ Under $40$$ $40-80$$$ $80-120$$$$ $120-200$$$$$ $200 and up
Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course and dessert. Prices do not include bottles of wine.
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Your ultimate guide to over 150 fun and fabulous eateries around Singapore—from brunch places to late-night hot spots
2016
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On the cover: MEATliquor (see page 21)
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CONTENTS
6 BBQ
8 BRUNCH
12 DESSERT
1 1 BUrgers
10 BUFFETS
1 4 DIM SUM 16 HALAL 1 7 HIPSTER HAWKERS
18 HEALTHY LUNCHES
20 HOTPOT 2 1 LATE NIGHT 22 PIZZA
24 RAMEN26 TACOS 27 TAPAS
28 ZI CHAR
29 - 30 INDEX
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Red Eye Smokehouse
Burnt Ends20 Teck Lim Rd., 6224-3933, www.burntends.com.sg. Open Tue-Sat 11:45am-2pm, 6pm-midnight. $$$
After snagging bragging rights as one of San Pellegrino’s Asia Best Restaurants 2015, this industrial-style grill has gone from strength to strength with dishes like the Burnt Ends Sanger, a brioche bun with pulled pork, and rump cap with burnt onion and bone marrow. Just be prepared to wait as the space doesn’t take reservations.
Charcoal Pit NEW
#12-00 Realty Centre, 15 Enggor St., 8822-5991, www.charcoalpitsg.com. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Saturday 11:30am-10pm. $
This rooftop barbecue restaurant is all about simple, affordable food cooked on charcoal or various hardwoods. You’ll find burgers, steaks and meats like baby back ribs and grilled chicken, as well as sharing plates of pulled pork, grilled bone marrow and cheesy poutine. The 12th story rooftop space is also perfect for evening drinks.
The Chop House (Katong) #01-13 112 Katong, 112 East Coast Rd., 6443-1011, www.wooloo-mooloo.com.sg. Open daily noon-midnight. $$
The restaurant’s new outlet at Katong doesn’t stray too far from its flagship, but at least it features a more chilled-out vibe. There are the usual mixed grill platters, grilled meats served off the broiler, lamb and pork chops, hearty burgers and sandwiches, and also a selection of pasta and seafood dishes if you’re not up for a steak.
S P O N S O R E D Cocobolo Poolside Bar & Grill 2/F Park Hotel Clarke Quay, 1 Unity St., 6593-8855, www.parkhotelgroup.com/clarkequay. Open Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10:30pm. $-$$
An international poolside restaurant, Cocobolo really comes alive on Fridays and Saturdays, when they fire up the grill and cook up mouth-watering meats like char-grilled NZ Angus striploin, baby pork ribs and Australian rack of lamb.
Decker NEW
#01-17 The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay, 6635-8565, www.facebook.com/deckerbarbecue. Open Tue-Sat 6pm-10pm. $$
This tucked-away spot behind Aussie grill restaurant Boomerang, all decked (oops) out in string lights, picnic tables,
Burnt Ends
with an open kitchen and a giant smoker, is an indie barbecue haven for those who like feeling like they’re in-the-know. Besides soaking up smokey-cool vibes, you’ll want to fill your plate with Texas-style highlights like beef brisket, tender pulled pork and all-American sides like brisket beans, mac & cheese and kale salad.
Meat Smith167 Telok Ayer St., 6221-2262, www.meatsmith.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat 11:45am-2pm, 5:30-11pm. $$-$$$
An American smokehouse by the Unlisted Collection restaurant group, this cozy brick-and-concrete place on the party bit of Telok Ayer Street specializes in meats smoked on premises, bourbon and picklebacks (that is, shots of whisky chased by shots of pickle brine). Just steer clear of the deep-fried stuff.
Prime Gyu-Kaku #01-01/02 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6333-4001, www.gyu-kaku.com.sg. Open daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm. $$$
This is a fun place to hit with friends. Gyu-Kaku (“horn of the bull” in Japanese) was one of the first few places in Singapore to bring in yakiniku. Options include the prime Wagyu beef and prime Wagyu plate, the latter being a bit pricier.
Red Eye Smokehouse NEW
1 Cavan Rd., 6291-0218, www.facebook.com/redeyesmoke. Open Wed-Sun 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun noon-10pm. $$
Located at Jalan Besar and housed in a cavernous, restored warehouse, this American-style grill restaurant has a fuss-free buffet style approach, so diners here pay only how much they can eat. We prefer the fatty, oozing brisket at Decker, but Red Eye’s specialty is stuff like the spicy Sriracha chicken wings and messy sandwiches.
Sugarhall 102 Amoy St., 9732-5607, www.sugarhall.sg. Open Mon-Sat 5.30pm-midnight. $$$
Part grill and part rum bar, this restaurant serves up legit modern American food. With lots of wood, red beams, exposed light fixtures and large communal tables, it’s got a come-and-let-loose vibe to it. On the menu are simple but hearty mains like pork chop and whole spring chicken, while the bar has a rum list and cocktails such as the rum Negroni.
BBQLow and slow is the way to go
Cocobolo Poolside Bar & Grill
Meat Smith
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Spruce
Artichoke161 Middle Rd., 6336-6949. www.arichoke.com.sg. Open Tue-Fri 6:30-9:45pm; Sat 11:30am-2:45pm, 6:30-9:45pm; Sun 11:30-2:45pm. $$
It has won the Best Brunch category in our Readers’ Choice Awards, and for good reason. Bjorn Shen’s Mediterranean-meets-graffiti-chic eatery does Middle Eastern-inspired brunch options like the cauliflower sabbich and the can’t-finish-alone, lamb-packed shakshouka.
Common Man Coffee Roasters#01-00, 22 Martin Rd., 6836-4695, www.commonmanroasters.com. Open daily 7:30am-6pm. $$
Queue up here for the good coffee and rustic brunch options, like the Turkish Common Man Breakfast, involving phyllo-wrapped egg swith feta, olives and hummus and pita. Also amazing is the Veggie Wonderland, eggs with haloumi and spinach.
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Dean & Deluca#01-01 Far East Square, 47 Pekin St., 6536-2460, www.deananddeluca.com/singapore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 10am-8pm. $
SoHo’s famous black and gray food retailer does all-day breakfast, pastries, coffee at this branch at Far East Square. Eggs Benedict fiends shouldn’t miss the fancy version here, made with jamon Iberico and mushrooms. Sweet tooths can be satisfied with the berry and flapjack topped with ice cream.
The Lokal136 Neil Rd., 6423-9918. www.thelokalsingapore.com. Open Mon 8am-5pm, Tue-Fri 8am-10pm, Sun 9am-4pm. $
This pretty blue-and-white tiled spot in a heritage building on Neil Road
feels a bit like brunching in Melbourne or Berkeley. The menu puts front and center our favorite thing about brunch: the sides. Mix and match from over 20 options like toast, acovado, cauliflower and cheese, grilled sausage, eggs and more. Or go for one of their decadent lobster rolls or French toast.
Open Door Policy 19 Yong Siak St., 6221-9307, www.odpsingapore.com. Open daily noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. $$$
Tiong Bahru’s refined restaurant is especially gorgeous in the daytime. They’ve updated their brunch menu, and highlights include the potato rosti with scrambled eggs and pork sausage and the ODP breakfast burger with bacon, egg, mushrooms and gruyere.
Spruce260 Upper Bukit Timah Rd., 6466-5582, www.spruce.com.sg. For opening times, visit website. $$
The pub-like vibe at the Firestation branch of this Italian/American eatery is perfect for a weekend brunch—as is the menu, which includes lavish breakfast platters and (count ‘em) five different eggs Benedict variations. Wash them down with Bellinis and Bloody Marys. There’s also a fancier branch at Phoenix Park.
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Spuds & Aprons2/F Faber Peak, 109 Mount Faber Rd., 6377-9688, www.faberpeaksingapore.com. Open daily 11am-11pm. $-$$
This no-frills bistro atop Mount Faber offers a mix of Asian and western dishes. Order reliable items like the grilled ribeye, tobiko crusted cod fillet, crispy pork belly or Hokkien noodles. They also have an extensive non-alcoholic drinks list, and a wide selection of wines, spirits, cocktails and beers.
Dean & Deluca
Common Man Coffee Roasters
BLACK GOLD Singapore’s most serious specialty coffee shops
Chye Seng Huat Hardware 150 Tyrwhitt Rd., 6396-0609. www.cshhcoffee.com. $They serve a proper brunch at Papa Palheta’s Art Deco shophouse space (formerly a hardware store), but it’s a tiny spot, with seating around the 360-degree coffee bar, best for a cuppa and cakes. Try the bottled cold brew coffee, served with milk and syrup on the side. It also transforms into a craft beer bar at night.
Jimmy MonKey#01-51 One-North Residences, 9 One-North Gateway, 6777-8470. www.jimmymonkey.com. $A rare specialty coffee shop in the West, this one is owned by Melburnian Michael Ryan, who roasts his beans in-house, brews them on his Slayer espresso machine and serves them alongside pastas, focaccias and cakes.
Nylon Coffee Roasters#01-40 4 Everton Park, 6220-2330. www.nyloncoffee.sg. $We love parking our butts on one of the outdoor benches at this tiny and beloved Everton Park gem. Considering they’re fancy roasters, the coffee made on premises is surprisingly affordable (starting at $2.50). Take some beans home when you’re done.
Toby’s Estate#01-03 8 Rodyk St., 6636-7629, www.tobysestate.com.sg. $The counter at this Aussie place is split between a “fast” espresso bar, and a “slow” bar serving black coffee made with Chemex and Clover equipment. There’s also direct-sourced beans, equipment to buy, cafe fare and cakes.
Spuds & Aprons
BRUNCHDefinitely worth getting out of bed for
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Flavours at Zhongshan Park
Basilico 2/F The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Rd., 6725-3232, www.regenthotels.com. Open Mon-Sat 6:30am-10pm; Sun 7am-10pm. $$
One of the city’s most atmospheric outfits serves a pretty swish, all-Italian Sunday brunch, and highlights include the cheese and seasonal Italian tomato station and the cold cuts station, with options like salame Milano and salame Pugliese.
Carousel Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Rd., 6589-7799, www.carouselbuffet.com.sg. Open daily 6-10am, noon-2pm, 3:30-5:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$
Dig into an extensive international buffet at this halal-certified crowd favorite. They serve up international highlights, including dim sum, maki rolls, Mediterranean fare and, most excitingly, a lavish seafood spread. Don’t miss the chocolate fountain.
Colony NEW
3/F The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Ave., 6434-5288, www.ritzcarlton.com. Open daily 6:30am-10:30pm. $$
Formerly the beloved Greenhouse buffet, this swank revamp has probably has one of the best oyster spreads we’ve seen and also a cocktail cart shaking up house-infused spirits and syrups, although you’ll have to top up around $20 to order those.
Edge 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., 6826-8240, www.panpacific.com. Open daily 6-10:30am, 6:30-10:30pm; Mon-Fri noon- 2:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-4pm. $$
This huge, 350-seater, all-day dining restaurant has plenty of themed buffets on any given night of the week, including late-night eats, an all-local Makan Makan evening, among others. The highlight is the Sunday Champagne brunch, with a four-hour free-flow.
Flavours At Zhongshan Park Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park, 16 Ah Hood Rd., 6808-6846, www.ramadasingapore. com. Open Mon-Fri 6am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 6am-11pm. $$
The themed weekend buffets here are a fun touch, with Peranakan favorites like babi pongteh and a DIY folded bao station. Everything’s pretty casual and the airy space is great for large groups. During the week, they do a semi-buffet dinner with zi char options.
Carousel
The Line
Ikoi Japanese Restaurant #01-01 Hotel Miramar, 401 Havelock Rd., 6887-3788, www.miramar.com.sg. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-11pm. $$
It doesn’t have the requisite hotel poshness, but getting a table at this a la carte Japanese buffet requires a bit of forward planning nonetheless, mobbed as it is with fans of their free-flow sashimi and other goodies like yakitori, tempura and noodle dishes.
Lime 1/F Parkroyal on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering St., 6809-8899, www.parkroyalhotels.com. Open Sun-Thu 6:30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 6:30-2am. $$
With floor-to-ceiling windows and three open kitchens, this stylish restaurant predominantly dishes out Asian dishes with international fare. Our favorite is the small but delicious section of Peranakan favorites, including kueh pie ti and ayam buak keluak.
The Line Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Rd., 6213-4275, www.shangri-la.com. Open daily 5-1am. $$
The Line continues to be the place everybody talks about, thanks in part to its 16 theater kitchens, including Japanese, Chinese, Western, Indian, seafood and dessert.
Marriott Café G/F Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd., 6831-4605, www.singaporemarriott.com. Open Mon-Sat 6-11am, noon-2:30pm, 3-5:30pm; daily 6:30-10pm; Sun noon-3pm, 3:30-5:30pm. $$
There’s something different going on here for lunch, high tea, dinner and weekends, but you can count on the dazzling seafood selection that includes oysters, snow crabs and crayfish. Local food options include like chili crab and chicken rice.
One-Ninety Four Seasons Hotel, 190 Orchard Blvd., 6831-7250, www.fourseasons.com. Open daily 6:30am-10:30pm. $$
This restaurant is famous for its lavish buffets and sumptuous Champagne brunch on Sundays. The set-up is semi-buffet, with a spread of seafood, carving stations, followed by a la minute mains, like poached eggs with truffle and wagyu beef burger.
BUFFETEyes bigger than your stomach? No problem.
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Potato Head Folk
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Wildfire
Potato Head Folk
Butchers Club Burger NEW
#01-01B Clarke Quay, 3A River Valley Rd., 6837-0675, www.thebutchers.club/burger-singapore. Open Sun-Tues noon-10pm; Wed-Thu noon-2am; Fri-Sat noon-3am. $$
Decked out in cozy, vinyl booths and wood interiors, this Hong Kong-based burger chain is big on dry-aged beef patties. For burgers with distinct Asian influences, try the Wu Tang that comes with a patty fried in Sriracha and topped with tempura sweet potato and kimchi. For something more sinful, get the Red Eye Reduction—a dry-aged beef patty topped with maple-glazed bacon, easy fried egg and hashbrown smothered with a maple hollandaise sauce.
De Burg#02-15 CT Hub, 2 Kallang Ave., 6538-2874, www.facebook.com/deburgsingapore. Open Mon-Fri 11:45am-2:45 pm, 5:45pm-9:15pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:15pm. $
This no-frills burger joint is serious about what’s in the bun. You’ll find American diner grub like burgers as well as a range of starters, desserts and even a small craft beer menu. The Showdown Challenge involving five 200g patty burgers and 500g of chips in twenty minutes, gets you a free meal along with your name on their Wall Of Fame.
Hard Rock Cafe#04-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235-5232, www.hardrock.com/cafes/singapore. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-midnight, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2am. $
With great drink deals, live bands and one-off themed parties, this perennial favorite remains perfect for blowing off steam after work. All their burgers come with brioche buns, rib and brisket patties and season fries. Our vote is for the sinful bacon and cheese wagyu burger, but purists should get the classic with lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of cheese.
The Market Grill208 Telok Ayer St., 6221-3323, www.themarketgrill.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-10:30pm. $$$
This diner-like grill is always a hot ticket with their burgers like the Bleu Cheese with burnt onion marmalade and bacon. Other fan favorites include the CW Cod Fish burger and the CW Burger Breakfast with sunny side egg.
They also offer charcuterie platters, whole lobsters and premium steaks.
Overeasy NEW
#01-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Rd., 6684-1453, www.overeasy.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11am-midnight; Sat-Sun 10am-midnight. $$
This casual, 1940s American-style diner gets especially busy on weekends. We highly recommend the To Die For and The Truffle, decadent in both taste and size. It also has a cocktail joint serving twists on classics alongside alcoholic slushies and American-centric shots. Oh, they also do some mean milkshakes in case you’re not feeling too boozy.
Potato Head Folk36 Keong Saik Rd., 6327-1939, www.pttheadfolk.com. Open Tue-Sun 11am-midnight. $$
Housed in an old four-storey Chinese shop house, this whimsical party place does mean burgers like the Smokin’ B-Boy—a beef patty topped with double smoked cheese, Dingley Dell beer, treacle-cured bacon, and loads of BBQ sauce. Another must-try here is the Rambo featuring a spicy lamb patty topped with feta, aubergine pickle and cumin aioli. We know the bun tends to distintegrate before you have a chance to finish, but we like the patties and sauces a fair bit.
Relish by Wild Rocket#02-01 Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Rd., 6763-1547, www.wildrocket.com.sg. Open Tues-Sun 9am-11pm. $
Willin Low’s casual bistro burger joint does quirky, over-the-top burgers like the soft bone pork BBQ Charsiew burger, Ram-Lee burger, and the Hae Bee Hiam Spaghettini with spicy dried shrimp and scallops. If you’d like to go easy on the beef, there’s also a selection of pastas and salads to choose from, too.
Wildfire NEW
#01-06 Evans Lodge, 26 Evans Rd., 6734-2080, www.wildfireburgers.com. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 8.30am-10:30pm. $
A sleeper hit from last year, this cozy corner by the Botanic Gardens is all about the meat. Sure to hit the spot is The Works with spinach, a bacon weave, rosti, parmesan, onion rings, a fried egg, beer caramelized onions and guac. Also worth trying are their Asian-inspired renditions like the Sriracha Chicken or Umami burger.
BURGERSThe prettiest patties in town
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Sunday Folks
Antoinette30 Penhas Rd., 6293-3921, www.antoinette.com.sg. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm. $
Aside from brunch, the Paris-style tea room has macaroons and sweet treats like crepes with salted caramel and nutella; gooey warm chocolate cake; and rose petal meringues. They recently started doing salt yolk lava croissants, too.
Carpenter & Cook#01-06 19 Lorong Kilat, 6463-3648, www.carpenterandcook.com. Open Tue-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-7pm. $
Not only do they serve great sandwiches and quiches, this place also has tons of cakes. The selection rotates sometimes, but regulars include the carrot cake, cheesecakes (with flavors like blueberry and caramel walnut) and tarts like passionfruit meringue and fruit frangipane. There’s another location on Jasmine Road.
The Daily Roundup#01-02 The Working Capitol, 1 Keong Saik Rd., 6338-8035, www.thedailyroundup.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 8am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9:30pm. $
This pretty pastel-tinged and light wooden space specializes in French Brittany-style sweet crepes and savory galettes, with 13 different flavors and toppings like the Nutella-inspired hazelnut crepe and the salted caramel crepe with Tonka beans.
Fabulous Baker Boy#01-15 The Foothills, 70 River Valley Rd., 6649-8336. www.fabulousbakerboy.com. Open Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm. $
If all you want to round up the day with a giant slice of cake, look no further than this pretty glass-walled spot in Fort Canning. In addition to basic pasta, pot pies and brunch staples, owner Juwanda Hassim has on display nearly a dozen, very tall layered cakes: stuff like bitter marmalade, flourless chocolate, classic carrot cake and unusual flavors like lavender and early grey.
Henri Charpentier9A Dempsey Rd., 6479-5518, www.henricharpentier.asia. Open Mon-Thu noon-10pm; Fri noon-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm. $
Posh, French-inspired pastries and desserts are the norm at this Japanese patisserie. Decked out in dark wood
Henri Charpentier
with touches of pink, this Dempsey dessert cafe is perfect for an afternoon out. Don’t miss their signature Crepe Suzette that’s flambeed tableside, as well as Singapore-only desserts like The Dome, a confection of strawberries and chocolate.
Ladurée#02-09 Takashimaya, Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Rd., 6884-7361, www.facebook.com/ladureesingapore. Open daily 10am-9:30pm. $
More of a grab-and-go takeaway store, this Paris transplant is just as pretty with its mint green swirls and Versailles-style decor. The macaroons may not come cheap but their wide array of ever-changing flavors has the perfect sweetness level and a great crunchy shell.
Lady M#01-10 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd., 6820-0830, www.ladym.com.sg. Open Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. $
This mille-feuille cake specialist has been drawing crowds since it debuted in Singapore. The cakes themselves are 20 layers of thin crepes sandwiched with cream in all sorts of flavors like matcha tea and strawberry. Also good are the tarts and gateaux.
Marmalade Pantry#03-22 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6734-2700, www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. $
This casual bistro does solid sandwiches, salads and brunch foods, but the highlight has to be their creative and delicious cupcakes, with flavors like Granny’s Apples, with spiced apples, cinnamon cake and topped with cream cheese and Smores, a chocolate cupcake covered with graham cookies and topped with marshmallow.
Sunday Folks#01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, 44 Jln Merah Saga, 6479-9166, www.sundayfolks.com. Open Tues-Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat-Sun noon-10pm. $
This dessert bar in Chip Bee Gardens has six different flavors of creamy soft-serve ice cream with flavors like seasalt gula melaka, served towering over their freshly-baked waffles. Besides ice cream and waffles, they’ve also got other sweet treats like the sticky toffee cake and the layered matcha cake.
DESSERTThe city’s best Happy Endings
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126 Dim Sum126 Sims Ave., 6746-4757. Open 24 hours. $
It gets no prizes for atmosphere, but late-night revellers swear by this Hong Kong-style dim sum restaurant for its delish midnight munchies like pork belly buns and locally-inspired mantou with chilli crab sauce. Located in Geylang, land of late-night eateries, among glaring neon lights and plastic chairs, 126 Dim Sum is a solid option.
Cherry Garden5/F Marina Square Mandarin Oriental Singapore 5 Raffles Ave., 6885-3550, www.mandarinoriental.com. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-1pm, 1:30-3pm, noon-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$
Easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in town, this elegant fine dining establishment serves Cantonese cuisine presented with an artistic touch. Noteworthy dishes from their weekend dim sum buffet lunches include the steamed custard buns with yam and juicy xiao long bao.
Hai Tien Lo 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., 6826-8240, www.panpacific.com/en/singapore. Open daily 11:30am-2.30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$
It’s an all-you-can-eat affair during the buffet on weekends. There are tons of classics like the steamed barbecue pork buns, stir-fried carrot cake in XO chilli sauce and the deep-fried whitebait with oat flakes—and of course, free-flow Champagne.
JadeG/F The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Sq., 6877-8188, www.fullertonhotel.com. Open daily 11:30am-3pm, 6:30pm-11pm. $$
This sophisticated restaurant often has a month-long waitlist—but it’s worth it, with over 50 dishes including liu sha bao (custard bun) and other favorites.
Min JiangG/F Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Rd., 6730-1704, www.goodwoodparkhotel.com/min-jiang. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 3-5:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$-$$$
Its contemporary interior, attractive furnishings and poolside dining option aside, it’s the consistently good food that makes Min Jiang
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worth a visit. The delectable dim sum is a steady draw with favorites like the char siew soh, fried spring rolls with mango and cheong fun.
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant 191 Jalan Besar, 6225-7788, www.sweechoon.com. Open daily 6pm-6am. $
The cheap and rather expansive eatery carries both Hong Kong and Shanghai-style dim sum, with an extensive menu of siew mai, har kow and the famous Swee Choon big pau. On the Shanghainese front, there’s chive pork dumplings and xiao long bao. It’s always mobbed, but their surprisingly organized queuing system makes it all quite manageable.
Tim Ho Wan#01-29A Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 6251-2000, www.timhowan.com. Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. $
Housed in a relaxed 100-seat space is the first overseas outpost of this famed eatery, with chef Mak Kwai Pui at the helm. Highlights not to be missed include pan-fried carrot cake, vermicelli roll with pig’s liver and Mak’s signature baked buns with BBQ pork—a delicious crispy-topped boluo (pineapple) bun stuffed with char siew. For those with a sweet tooth, the fluffy steamed egg cake and tonic medlar and osmanthus jelly should do the trick.
Yan Ting1/F The St Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Rd., 6506-6887, www.yantingrestaurant.com. Open daily 12-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$
It’s no wonder that the dining hall at Yan Ting, replete with stained glass panels, chandeliers and plush booths (perfect for canoodling), is as luxurious it gets. Aside from the famed weekend dim sum brunch, the food is as pretty as the decor, so expect excellent Cantonese cuisine and attentive, well-trained wait staff.
DIM SUMpretty pockets of pure pleasure
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1 Market by Chef Wan04/45-49 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 6341-9159, www.1market.com.sg. Open daily 11:30-2:30pm, 6-10pm. $$
This mid-range buffet place has a loyal following for its classic Asian dishes, ranging from Penang rojak and kueh pie tee to hard-to-find fresh sushi and sashimi and gulai ayam.
Badoque298 Bedok Rd., 6446-6928, www.facebook.com/badoquecafesg. Open daily noon-11pm. $
The cozy bistro has a loyal following, thanks to its industrial-chic vibes and halal dishes like pasta carbonara and the beef ribs. They also have a second outlet on Upper Thomson.
Fika Café #01-20 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6336-734, www.fikacafe.com. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. $
On the menu here are Swedish classics like meatballs, baked potato with skagen, mayo and dill, as well as Swedish pancakes and crepes. There’s also a cozy branch on Beach Road.
Fix#01-06 HomeTeam NS JOM Clubhouse, 31 Ah Hood Rd., 6256-1484, www.fix.com.sg. Open daily 11am-11pm. $
This alfresco, poolside cafe has the whole industrial look with exposed ceilings and Edison bulbs. On the menu are naanwiches with fillings like chicken tikka and beef with kimchi.
La Marelle 25A Baghdad St., 8138-7654, www.facebook.com/lamarellecafe. Open daily 10am-11pm. $
Cutesy, cloud-stencilled decor aside,
this cafe’s strong points are the pretty desserts like rainbow cakes, macaroons and cheesecakes. Wash it down with some of their creative cocktails.
Olivye Café #01-2009, Blk 5 Changi Village Rd., 6543-9518, www.olivye.com. Open daily 11:30am-9:30pm. $
Located in Changi Village, the cafe does lots of pastas but we’re really in it for the gelato that comes in fun flavors like Horlicks, durian and chili chocolate.
The Orange Lantern 73 Killiney Rd., 6732-8032, www.orange-lantern.com. Open daily 11am-1pm. $
There are not many halal restaurants in Singapore that serve bona fide Vietnamese fare so we’re keeping this one in our little black book for awhile. Come for beef or chicken pho, of course, but don’t forget the spring rolls.
J’s Restaurant #01-01, 7 Purvis St., 6887-4787, www.dineatjs.com. For opening hours, visit the website. $
A rare Latin American restaurant that’s also halal-certified, this one does classic jalapeno poppers and juicy adobo chicken in soft tortilla and cilantro dressing.
Straits Kitchen G/F Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Rd, www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com. Open daily. See website for timings. $
Dishing out a marketplace concept with several theater kitchens cooking various Singaporean cuisines, this upscale buffet place has a nice variety of Asian delicacies like beef rendang, oyster omelette, kung pao chicken and palak paneer.
DANG , D E L I SH The island’s best nasi padang
Hajah Maimunah 11 Jln. Pisang., 6297-4294, www.hjmaimunah.com. Open Mon-Sat 7am-8pm. $Their focus may be on catering for events, but there are also set menus available for groups of six to 60. The restaurant-caterer’s signatures include sambal goreng, tahu telur, beef rendang and oxtail soup, among more than 40 kampong-style plates on the menu.
Warong NasiPariaman736/738 North Bridge Rd., 6292-2374, www.pariaman.com.sg. Open daily 7:30am-10:00pm. $This is possibly the oldest family-run nasi padang stall in Singapore. They are known for their authentic dishes like beef rendang, ayam bakar, ikan bakar and sambal goreng. Be warned: they sell out fast.
Sari Ratu20 Pahang St., 6294-9983, www.sariratu.sg. Open daily 10am-9pm. $The world is divided into those who swear by Warong Nasi Pariaman and those who swear by Sari Ratu. This nasi padang institution does authentic, affordable and comforting plates. The no-frills eatery has an equally simple menu of dishes like ikan gulai (fish in curry), cumi gulai (cuttlefish in gravy) and ayam goreng kampong.
Tambuah Mas#04-10/13 Tanglin Shopping Centre, 19 Tanglin Rd., 6733-3333, www.tambuahmas.com.sg. Open daily 11am-10pm. $For a restaurant located in a mall, this place sure serves great Padang, Sulawesi and Javanese food. For a complete taster of regional Indonesian food, get items like gado-gado, the famous Indonesian salad drenched in peanut sauce; all sorts of satay; opor ayam, a chicken curry; and ikan pepes, seabass wrapped in banana.
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A Noodle Story
Bincho78 Moh Guan Terrace, 6438-4567, www.bincho.com.sg. Open Tue-Sun noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight. $$-$$$
Part of Loh Lik Peng’s Unlisted Collection group, this eatery in one of Tiong Bahru’s Art Deco blocks leads a double life. In the day, it’s an old-school mee pok stall and at night, it transforms into a so-hip-it-hurts Japanese yakitori bar.
Day & Night#01-46, 56 Eng Hoon St., 6222-6881, www.dayandnightbistro.com. Open Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-midnight; Sun 10am-10pm. $
Previously known as Two Face Pizza, this spot is a kopitiam by day and by night, it’s a self-service pizzeria serving locally-inspired grub and craft beer.
The Good Beer Company#02-58 Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith St., 9430-2750, www.facebook.com/goodbeersg. Open Mon-Sat 6pm-10pm. $
As one of the first alternative hawker stalls to pop up around town, this place specializes in craft brews from all over the world. They stock over 60 different labels from places like America, Taiwan and the Netherlands—it doesn’t hurt to have some good suds to accompany that plate of char kway teow. Their all-taps sister stall, Smith Street Taps is nearby.
Hambaobao#04-49 Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd., 9475-1457, www.facebook.com/hambaobaosg. Open Wed-Sun noon-8pm
An adorable young couple run this stall at Beauty World Centre. Your options are few but solid and intriguing: classic beef, crispy pork belly, baked Dory fish, ayam buah keluak and pulled pork, all hovering around the $5 mark. Don’t miss the handcut Fairy Fries that are $1 extra with any burger.
Immanuel French Kitchen#01-40 119 Bukit Merah Ln. 1, 9297-3285, www.facebook.com/immanuelfrenchkitchen. Open Tues-Sun noon-2.30pm, 6pm-9:30pm. $
Helmed by local chef Immanuel Tee who’s had stints at Jaan, Guy Savoy and Keystone, this stall serves fancy stuff like duck rillette and Camembert cheese gratin. For something more indulgent, try the chicken liver mousse pate, frogs legs or sous-vide chicken breast.
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Jack The Ripper #01-40 Salut Coffeeshop, 119 Bukit Merah Ln. 1, 9665-0785, www.facebook.com/jackrippersingapore. Open Tues-Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm. $
This homemade burger stall is a collaboration between Absinthe’s Nicholas Reynard and German stall Stew Kuche (see below). Each burger has a female name, like Annie, oozing with spicy guacamole, jalapenos and roasted capsicums, as well as the signature Fairy Fay, which comes with 150g patty, cheese and a special sauce. If you’re feeling super hungry, go straight for the Emma and Martha, a 300g double patty stuffed with cheese.
A Noodle Story#01-39 Amoy Street Centre, www.facebook.com/anoodlestory. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-7:30pm, Sat 10:30am-2pm. $
A hip hawker specializing in what it calls Singapore-style ramen, A Noodle Story was set up by culinary school graduates whose training is apparent in their fixings: sous vide char siew, luscious HK-style wonton, Vietnam-inspired potato-wrapped prawn and other goodies. Around for almost three years, it still draws a crowd—especially when a bowl starts at a mere $5.
Stew Kuche #01-40 119 Bukit Merah Ln.1, 6276-6445, www.facebook.com/stewkuche. Open Tues-Sat 11:30am-10pm. $
A Swiss-German stall on the corner of the busy upscale kopitiam, Salut, Stew Kuche serves up favorites like pork knuckle and tons of sausages sourced from Huber’s Butcher and Indoguna. They’ve also got an extensive menu of reliable classics like pastas and meats with mashed potato.
HIPSTER HAWKERSChic, cheap and cheerful
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Saint Pierre Market
Afterglow 24 Keong Saik Rd., 6334-8921, www.facebook.com/afterglowsg. Open Mon, Wed-Sat noon-11pm; Tue 5:30-11pm. $
Raw food takes center stage at this hipster-friendly, industrial-chic space. Try interesting creations like a deconstructed sushi bowl with avocado and miso dressing and raw blueberry cheesecake with macadamia and cashew nuts.
Aloha Poke NEW
92 Amoy St., 6348-6559, www.alohapoke.com.sg, Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5pm till late. $
Specializing in Hawaiian salad bowls (poke) that typically have chopped raw ahi tuna, this local eatery also offers salmon or vegetarian options, with a choice of white or brown rice and you can also choose to add on toppings like chia seeds, avocado, flying fish roe. Plus, if you really need some lunch-time therapy, they also do Hawaiian craft beers.
Dosirak01-02 China Square, 18 Cross St., 6536-6034, www.dosirak.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. $
This Korean lunch box-inspired bistro, a heathier rice bowl fixture at China Square Central, now offers an expanded menu with more vegetarian choices like sweet potato & avocado with white radish, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and spinach, and pumpkin & tofu which has enoki mushrooms, spinach, white radish, black beans and purple cabbage.
Grain Traders NEW
#01-01/02/03 CapitaGreen, 138 Market St., 6348-6559, www.grain-traders.com, Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm. $
There are plenty of “customize your own healthy bowl” lunch places in the CBD and now the folks behind fusion resto Kilo have hopped on to the DIY bandwagon. Each mix-and-match bowl will get you a complete nutritional package comprising grains like quinoa, brown rice and soba noodles, hot or cold veggies, proteins with meat and fish choices, toppings such as crushed peanuts and furikake and gourmet sauces like coconut curry and salsa verde.
Joe & The Juice NEW
01-35A Chevron House, 30 Raffles Place, 6221-2126, www.facebook.com/joeandthejuicesg. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-3pm. $
Grain Traders
If you’re committed to a liquid diet or just thinking about grabbing a quick bite, pop down to this newly-opened Danish coffee and juice bar. The menu boasts choices inspired by the diet of athletes, like the Power Shake with strawberries, banana and vanilla milk and Breakfast Club with avocado, banana, strawberry, vanilla milk and granola along with a selection of crispy grilled sandwiches.
Saint Pierre Market NEW
02-11 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391 Orchard Rd., 6348-6559, www.facebook.com/saintpierremarket. Open daily 8am-7pm. $
Chef Emmanuel Stroobant has set up a gourmet deli offering those grabbing lunch on-the-go clean-eating bites. On the menu are six different types of salads ranging from kale soba to caesar bacon, whole-wheat tortilla wraps, sandwiches made from French cereal baguettes, quiches and hearty soups. You can even indulge in a healthy-ish dessert like a flourless chocolate cake, apple Danish and gluten-free muffins.
Tangerine1 Espa, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577-6688, www.rwsentosa.com. Open daily 10am-10pm. $
You’ll definitely feel a lot more virtuous after dining at this bright and airy restaurant, which is nestled in the tranquility of Espa. The eatery has Thai celeb chef Ian Kittichai serving as consulting chef, and offers dishes with Thai influences using the freshest produce, so everything’s light, nutritious and healthy, of course. Dishes like Thai-inspired sous vide pork and Asian-style sea bass and salsa veer on the small side, so expect to order lots.
YOLO NEW
#01-01 Icon Village, 12 Gopeng St., 6331-3029, www.yolofood.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat 8am-9.30pm; Sun 11am-3pm. $
Doing healthy versions of normally unhealthy dishes (chicken rice, nasi goreng, pasta, the works), this deli gives weight watchers different menu options to complement their diets, like protein-based or vegetarian meals, and dairy, gluten and wheat-free items. Our picks include the coconut chicken on brown rice, high protein pancakes with bananas, blueberries and maple syrup and the nasi(er) goreng with brown basmati rice, chilli and eggs.
HEALTHY LUNCHESBecause you are what you eat
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Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant
Cuisine Master Hotpot68 Boat Quay., 6438-9979, www.cuisinemaster.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 5:30pm-11pm. $$-$$$
This place serves premium sets including multiple courses of top-notch ingredients like baby lobster, grouper and Australian ribeye. There are also affordable noodle bowls, with toppings such as slipper lobster and Kurobuta pork, for lunch.
Hai Di Lao #02-04 Blk D Clarke Quay, 3D River Valley Rd., 6337-8626, www.haidilao.com/sg. Open daily 10:30am-11pm. $
The oft-packed Sichuan hotpot chain offers good service and affordable grub. The food doesn’t disappoint with seven savory soup bases, a double flavor option and a comprehensive list of hotpot items including their famous mashed shrimp and homemade tofu.
Hotpot Kingdom#B1-01B The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7222, www.hotpotkingdom.com. Open daily 11am-11pm. $$-$$$
It doesn’t get fancier than this spot at MBS, which specializes in high-end ingredients like Macanese pork bone, pork tripe with pepper soup, la-la seafood soup and traditional herbal chicken soup. The ingredients also include seafood like Polka dot garoupa, lobster and abalone as well as cuttlefish, scallops and live prawns.
Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant 21/23 TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Rd., 6732-8231, www.imperialtreasure.com. Open daily 11am-3pm, 6pm-11pm. $$
Not quite as high end as the one at MBS, but still with plenty of fancy
ingredients like Kurobota pork belly and beef prime rib. We could spend hours perfecting our own dipping sauce from the 12-condiment rack they put down at each table.
Shabu Shabu On-Yasai#01-03/04 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6336-4002, www.on-yasai.com.sg. Open daily noon-11pm. $
With six soup bases, this place has a hotpot buffet that covers ingredients like pork belly, pork collar, beef chuck roll and wagyu chuck roll—and they’ve recently updated their side dishes, too. Their premium buffet set is what you want if you’re all about the wagyu and Kurobuta. You’ll get to choose two different soup bases at no extra charge.
Tsukada Nojo #03-81 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 9129-0244, www.facebook.com/TsukadaNojoSingapore.ap. Open daily 11:30pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm. $
A cozy 30-seater specializing in bijin nabe, or “beauty pot” in Japanese, this place prides itself on the provenance of its high-quality chicken. The hotpot comes with white, collagen-rich pudding pieces that once heated create a creamy golden broth. Additions include chicken meatballs, zucchini, prawns and enoki mushrooms.
MK Restaurant #B3-30 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6884-9224, www.mkrestaurant.sg. Open daily 11am-10pm. $
This popular suki (Thai-style hotpot) chain features a wide variety of ingredients to be cooked in a tom yum or vegetable soup base. Dip the cooked meats in flavorful sauces like their signature suki or fish sauce. Other not-to-be-missed options are the MK Roast Duck and homemade red ruby dessert.
WE SCREAM Where to get the best ice cream in town
The Daily Scoop
#01-04 Clementi Arcade, 6463-3365,
www.thedailyscoop.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 2-9pm. $Their locations in Clementi, SOTA, Chip Bee Gardens and Sembawang all offer up egg-free ice creams in exotic flavors like brandied fig & honey and ginger crumble.
Neh Neh Pop161 Middle Rd., www.facebook.com/nehnehpopsg. $Bjorn Shen’s cheekily named creamsicle line does double-coated creations like mango sticky rice and toasted coconut flakes. They’re constantly doing new, crazy flavors, too. They’re also stocked at several shops around the city.
S P O N S O R E D
Swensen’sFor a full list of locations, visit www.swensens.com.sg. $It’s endless nostalgic delights at everyone’s favorite childhood ice cream place, where they still do classics like the Earthquake and the banana split, but the selection of local sundaes like Salted Gula Melaka Heaven and Chendol Delight are also great.
Udders246D Upper Thomson Rd., 6452-0803, www.udders.com.sg. Open Sun-Thu noon-1am, Fri-Sat noon-2am. $With outlets in Novena, Bukit Timah, Siglap and elsewhere, this specialty dessert chain has won hearts with local flavors like Mao Shan Wang durian. Don’t miss the boozy flavors like Choya Lime Umeshu and Tira-miss-u.
HOTPOTFor rainy day reunions
Hotpot Kingdom
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Highlander
2am Dessert Bar 21A Lorong Liput, 6291-9727, www.2amdessertbar.com. Open Tue-Fri 3pm-2am; Sat-Sun 2pm-2am. $-$$
Chef-owner Janice Wong’s dessert lounge has innovative creations that feature unusual ingredients in surprising ways. Try favorites like the chocolate tart and the Black Gold with three layers of chocolate truffle mousse.
Boon Tong Kee425 River Valley Rd., 6736-3213. www.boontongkee.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat 11:15am-4pm, 4:30pm-4am; Sun11:15am-4pm; 4:30pm-3am. $
This popular chicken rice chain has tons of outlets islandwide and for good reason. They make legit white chicken rice on top of other Chinese-style dishes like oyster sauce kai lan and braised tofu.
the Black Swan The Quadrant, 19 Cecil St., 6438-3757, www.theblackswan.com.sg. Open Mon 11.30am-11pm; Tues-Thu 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11.30am-1am. $-$$
A 1920’s-style joint, this restaurant offers bistro classics with a contemporary twist, such as steak tartare, a baked bone marrow dish and a mean burger. They also have a great oysters and Champagne happy hour combo, as well as a condensed late-night supper menu.
Highlander #B1-05 Chijmes 30 Victoria St, 6438-6767, www.highlandersasia.com. Open Mon-Thu 3pm-3am; Fri-Sat 5pm-4am; Sun 4-11pm. $-$$
The Highlander outlet in the historic Chijmes is open well beyond midnight, with a complete “Wee Bites” supper menu in tow. There are delicious items like scotch eggs and potted crab with truffle butter, which you can order to get you through the night. Don’t miss their list of light whisky cocktails and the whisky-doused prawns. There’s also the original branch at Clarke Quay.
Kko Kko Na Ra Fried Chicken68 Tanjong Pagar Rd., 6225-9282, www.kkokkonara.com. Open Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-3am; Sun 6pm-3am. $
Whether you choose the hot & spicy rendition (bool dak) or the sweet & spicy versions, there’s no going wrong. Plus, you can also just get traditional ramyun noodles or bibimbap.
MEATliquor
Meatliquor99 Duxton Rd., 6221-5343, www.meatliquor.com.sg. Open Mon-Thu 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am. $-$$
The London burger joint is a good bet if you want greasy, fuss-free and downright delicious burgers until late on the weekend. Not only are the burgers grilled to perfection, you can get equally satisfying sides of huge onion rings, sambal fries and chicken wings. The raucous place also churns out huge glasses of cocktails like the House Grog Slushy.
Old House25 Neil Rd., 6223-1633. www.oldhousefood.com. Open daily 10am-4am. $
This home-style restaurant is known for its delicious Dinosaur prawn noodles. Whether you have it dry or with soup, the combination of huge prawns, pork bone and springy egg noodles make for an addictive mix. They’ve also got a pretty extensive zi char-style seafood menu with items stingray cooked in a spicy paste, steamed or in one of their signature sauces.
SPIZE409 River Valley Rd., 6337 7493, www.spize.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon-5am; Sat-Sun noon-6am. $
Touted as the go to place for prata and mee goreng, all cuisines from Indian to Mediterranean to Western are pretty much covered here. Don’t stray too far from their street food forte and opt for pratas, curries and mees. Not only is the place affordable, it’s also open until 6am (or 7am on Fridays and Saturdays).
Tiger’s Milk NEW
The Club Hotel 28 Ann Siang Rd., 6808-2183, www.theclub.sg. Open Mon-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. $-$$
The Club’s rooftop bar and grill comes in the form of a Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar. The breezy and traditional pisco bar-inspired space has a dedicated ceviche bar preparing ceviches, tiraditos (a variation of crudos), causas, a potato-based dish and salads. It’s also got an extensive selection of pisco and pisco infusions for their range of cocktails.
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Alt. Pizza NEW
#01-06 60 Robertson Quay, 6836-9207, www.facebook.com/altpizza. Open Wed-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm. $
The new branch of this contemporary pizza bar (the original is at Suntec) has a maverick, multiple-flour recipe for the crust and a DIY customizable concept with toppings like Manchego cheese, chipotle chicken, chorizo, white truffle oil and more. They also stock craft beers from California’s Lost Coast Brewery.
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar 34B Lorong Mambong, 6467-2224, www.crustpizza.com.sg. Open Mon-Thu noon-11pm; Fri-Sat noon-1am; Sun noon-midnight. $
This Aussie import has proven itself with the quick takeaway concept and solid pizzas. Not only do they do a dizzying array of nine sauces like Hoisin, satay and sweet chilli, they also offer delicious thin-crust rectangular pizzas with progressive options like roast duck complete with bok choy, spring onions and sesame seeds; and classic reinventions like smoked ham and pineapple, and a new version of a Hawaiian made with brie cheese and basil.
Da Paolo Pizza Bar#01-46 44 Jalan Merah Saga, 6479-6059, www.dapaolo.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri Noon-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10:30pm. $
A mainstay with the Holland Village crowd, this casual pizza joint has a huge wine selection and good pizza options. There are sandwiches, meat balls, and salads, as well as desserts like sinful profiteroles. We love the thin-crusted tomato, mozzarella, pink peppercorn, avocado and rosemary chicken, but their simple ricotta, parmesan and salami calzone (folded pizza) are worth trying too.
Etna Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 49/50 Duxton Road, 6220-5513, www.etnaitalianrestaurant.com.sg. Open daily noon-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm. $-$$
If there’s something you must get at this Sicilian eatery, it’s their pizza or pizza-related dishes, starting from their pizza crust-like bread (schiacciata), with mascarpone and truffle, to their thin-crust Neapolitan-style white pizza with mozzarella, porcini mushrooms, truffle paste and homemade pork sausage.
Alt. Pizza
Etna Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
La Nonna 26 Lorong Mambong, 6468-1982, www.lanonna.sg. Open daily noon-2pm, 6pm-10pm. $-$$
This affordable Italian eatery does thin-crust pizza justice—plate-sized wheels of goodness come in mouth-watering variations like their signature La Nonna, a tomato-based concoction of mozzarella, Parmesan, asparagus, black truffle and a sunny-side up egg in the middle. For something adventurous, choose the Nera, which has squid ink, scallops, prawns and calamari.
Motorino NEW
#01-01A Merchant’s Court 3A River Valley Rd, 6334-4968, www.motorinopizza.com/singapore. Open Sun-Thu 11.30am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-midnight. $-$$
This New York-style pizza joint from Brooklyn, is a no-frills, tile-walled place that has an oven right in the middle of the dining room. Pushing out Neapolitan-style gourmet pies with toppings like brocolli rabe, pancetta and mozzarella, their tangy tomato sauce is definitely something to write home about.
Pizzeria Mozza #B1-42/46 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, www.singapore.pizzeriamozza.com. Open daily noon-11pm. $$
When it comes to making pizzas, few do it better than Mario Batali. His famed pizza bar (however divisive) puts out some good plates. Although we may skip the appetizers, don’t miss pizzas like fennel sausage with cream, red onion and scallions; a hearty egg, guanciale, greens and bagna cuada (a garlic-anchovy butter sauce); and a creamy buricotta (a hybrid of burrata and ricotta), peperonata and olives.
PS. Café Petit 38 Martin Rd., 8188-6191, www.pscafe.com. Open daily 9.30am-11pm. $-$$
The tranquil second outlet of this takeaway concept has a larger eat-in space. Don’t miss the the tomato-based Kurobuta pork fennel sausage, capsicum and mozzarella creation. Vegetarians should go for the decadent Green Goddess, with broccoli, peas, French beans, spinach, capsicum, sugar snaps, mozzarella and goat cheese.
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Buta Ramen #01-04 Far East Square 137 Amoy St., www.butaramen.com. Open Mon-Fri 11am-6pm. $
The ramen choices on offer are not quite traditional so don’t expect authentic creations here. The combination of grilled, marinated pork ribs and rich tonkotsu broth in their signature Boss Rib ramen is a winner.
Ippudo#01-55 207 River Valley Rd., 6887-5315, www.ippudo.com.sg. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-2am; Sun 11:30am-11pm. $
Get in line for a taste of the good stuff—Ippudo doesn’t take reservations so you’re gonna have to wait like everyone else to try hotsellers like the tonkotsu-based Akamaru Shin-aji ramen, served with pork belly.
Hokkaido Ramen SantoukaCuppage Terrace 21 Cuppage Road., 6235-1059, www.facebook.com/ramensantoukasingapore.com. Open Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 5.30pm-midnight; Sat noon-midnight; Sun noon-9.30pm. $
Nestled at Cuppage, the broth of the shio (salt)-flavored Tokusen Toroniku ramen is surprisingly light. We also can’t get enough of the incredibly tender (and thick) pork cheek slices that come with it.
Keisuke Tonkotsu King#01-19 Orchard Hotel Singapore 1 Tras Link., 6636-0855, www.keisuke.sg. Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm; Sun 6pm-10.30pm. $
If you think waiting in line for Ippudo is bad, you obviously haven’t been to this super popular spot at Orchid Hotel. Arrive after six on a Friday evening and you’ll probably end up standing around for 20 to 30 minutes. But trust us, the original tonkotsu ramen is well worth the wait.
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Buta Ramen
Marutama Ramen#03-90/91 The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street., 6534-8090, www.marutamaramen.com. Open daily 11am-10pm. $
Not a fan of pork-based broths? This restaurant makes a mean chicken-based ramen that’s light yet satisfying. Go for the tamago ramen to get your lava egg fix at the same time. Visit the Liang Court branch, too.
Ramen Matsuri7 North Canal Road., 6553-0845, www.ramenmatsuri.com. Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-3pm, 6-10pm. $
Chef Kenichi Ikehata left Marutama to do his own ramen, and it’s working. Located at 7 North Canal Road, this place serves ramen with a light broth. Try the Kohaku clear soup ramen or the Spicy Miso Tamago Ramen.
Sanpoutei Ramen#01-01 253 Holland Ave., 6463-7277, www.sanpoutei.sg. Open daily 11.30am-11pm. $
This is easily one of Holland Village’s best kept secrets as the ingredients are from the Niigata prefecture in Japan. Try the rich tori x spicy miso ramen if you can take the heat; it looks like a bowl of laksa. More centrally located is Shaw House branch.
Yoshimaru Ramen Bar31 Lorong Liput Holland Village., 6463-3132, www.yoshimaruramen.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 6-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. $
When you order the traditional hakata ramen, don’t expect curly, springy noodles in the usual shio or shoyu stock—the operative phrase here is “Hakata ramen” [read: thin, straight noodles in a rich, slightly milky tonkotsu (pork bone) stock]. Special mention must be made for the egg—it’s gloriously melt-in-your-mouth
good, with a creamy, slightly runny yolk and smooth
egg white.
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MEAT UP Great places for value-for-money steak
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse25 Mohamed Sultan R., 6735-6739, www.bistecca.com.sg. $$$ With dim lights, wood-paneled walls and animal heads mounted on the wall, Bistecca specializes in Tuscan sharing steaks. Their signature is a bone-in wagyu ribeye, though individual options include grass-fed Angus, too.
Bochinche#02-02 22 Martin Rd., 6235 4990. www.bochinche.com.sg. $$ Diego Jacquet’s Argentinean bar and grill has had a change in direction in recent months, loosening up the vibe a bit. They still have their Argentinean, free-range, grass-fed steaks, though, served with sauces like chimmichurri and criolla.
L’Entrecote36 Duxton Hill, 6690-7561, www.lentrecote.sg. $$-$$$ This cute, Amelie-esque French steak-frites place has expanded with a few branches, but we’re partial to the Duxton Hill original. There may be only one main on the menu, but don’t miss escargots and their creme caramel.
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
#04-31 Mandarin Gallery, 33A Orchard Rd., 6836-3333,
www.lawrys.com.sg. $$$ An American institution with an
old world charm and a super central location, Lawry’s serves USDA prime rib with classic sides like creamed spinach, Idaho mashed potatoes and Yorkshire pudding.
RAMENFor a slurpin’ good time
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Café Iguana #01-05/06 Riverside Point 30 Merchant Rd., 6438-7438, www.cafeiguana.com. Open Mon-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri 4pm-3am; Sat noon-3am; Sun noon-1am. $
They’ve got the full enchilada (heh!) when it comes to Tex-Mex basics: burritos, tacos, chimichangas, fajitas. But what’s nice about their limited but solid taco selection are the handmade soft corn tacos that come with sides of beans and Mexican rice. Fillings include sabroso chicken and good ol’ carnitas. Check out their daily “Margarita Madness” happy hour deals.
El Mero Mero#01-20 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6337-1377, www.elmeromero.com. Open daily noon-3pm, 5:30pm-1am. $$
Definitely the fanciest of the lot, this fine dining outfit at Chijmes is by the folks beehind Senor Tacos. The restaurant had a menu overhaul last year, and the expanded taco list features 10 elevated and progressive filling options, like Kurobuta pork al pastor, dorper lamb with eggplant tahini and tiger prawn tempura with mango and coconut.
Guzman Y Gomez #B1-07 Chevron House 30 Raffles Place., 6532-1248, www.gyg.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-8.30pm. $
This casual Mexican eatery does all the basics: nachos, quesadillas, burritos and of course, tacos. Fillings include pulled pork with chipotle adobo, fire-grilled flank steak and seared fish fillets with a light lime and garlic sauce. For sides and drinks, choose from the ever-popular churros, frozen margaritas or Coronas.
Muchachos 22 Keong Saik Rd., 6220-0458, www.facebook.com/muchachos.sg. Open Mon-Thu noon-4pm, 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sat noon-10pm. $
Value-for-money and hearty portions—what more could you ask for? They’ve got a make-your-own-taco concept that lets you pick and choose your favorite salsas, proteins and carbs according to your liking. They are also whipping up tasty burrito bowls and quesadillas. Don’t forget to pair your meal with a side of tortilla chips and a chilled bottle of Jarritos soda to wash it all down.
Piedra Negra241 Beach Rd., 6291-1297. www.facebook.com/piedra.negra.haji.lane. Open daily noon-1am. $
Haji Lane’s most colorful Mexican restaurant has a riotous party atmosphere and is the go-to place for Day of the Dead and Mexican Independence Day. Tacos aside, they also serve some unusual dishes that are hard to find elsewhere like the cactus salad and plantain-stuffed habanero peppers.
Senor Taco#01-12 3D River Valley Rd., 6336-6376. www.senortaco.sg. Open daily 5:30pm-2am. $
Look no further if you need a late-night fill after a boozy evening at Clarke Quay. This Mexican taqueria serves some of the best tacos in town with options like their signature al pastor tacos, chorizo tacos and the decadent Baja fish tacos—along with burritos, flautas and killer margaritas. Our secret guilty pleasure involves grabbing an outside table on Taco Tuesdays, when tacos are half-off.
Super Loco #01-13 The Quayside 60 Robertson Quay., 6235-8900, www.super-loco.com. Open Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight; Friday 5pm-1am; Sat 10am-3:30pm, 5pm-1am; Sun 10am-3:30pm, 5pm-1am. $$
The Duxton Hill outlet may be snazzier, but we have a soft spot for this Robertson Quay offshoot, not least because of their cute taco window that’s open for lunch (when the rest of the restaurant is closed). Other than the usual al pastor and grilled fish, there’s the cordero taco with minced lamb and the vegetarian hongos taco with wild mushroom.
Vatos Urban Tacos NEW
South Beach, 36 Beach Rd., 6385-6010, www.vatoskorea.com. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-midnight. $$
This popular South Korean franchise fuses classic Mexican bites with Southern Californian and Korean twists and the menu features the signature Urban Tacos range like the galbi short rib, chili lime shrimp and braised carnitas, salads, burritos, quesadillas and a selection of burgers. Wash them all down with frozen margaritas and the makgeolita, a mix of tequila and Korean rice wine.
TACOSHoly guAcamole!
Vatos Urban Tacos
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Bam! Tapas & Sake Bar
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Jamie’s Italian
BAM! Tapas & Sake Bar 38 Tras St., 6226-0500, www.bamtapassake.com. Open Mon-Thu noon-2pm, 6-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 6-11:30pm. $$-$$$
This industrial chic-meets-pop art spot on Tras Street succeeds at the oddly harmonious match of tapas and sake. There’s even a sake-pairing menu where Japanese ingredients get the Latin treatment. Don’t miss the smoke burrata with mentaiko and beetroot.
Binomio #01-02 Craig Place, 20 Craig Rd., 6557-0547, www.binomio.sg. Open Mon-Sat noon-1:45pm, 6-10:30pm. $$-$$$
Always a solid bet for classic tapas dishes like tortilla de patatas (Spanish potato omelette) or baby octopus with potato escabeche. Don’t miss their roasted suckling pig, which can be shared by three people.
Esquina16 Jiak Chuan Rd., 6222-1616, www.esquina.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm; Sat 6-10:30pm. $$-$$$
Michelin-starred Jason Atherton’s baby is standing the test of time. The chef is now Carlos Montobbio, who trained under the famed Roca brothers. Tapas range from $6-30. Get the raw scallops with sesame, lemon and or the beef cheeks with baked bone marrow, served with corn tortilla.
FOC40 Hongkong St., 6100-4040, www.focrestaurant.com. Open Mon-Sat noon-2:30pm, 6-11pm. $-$$
Tapas and cocktail joint by Michelin-starred Nandu Jubany in collaboration with Jordi Noguera and Dario Nocentini pushes out surprisingly affordable stuff. Modern takes on classics include black paella with seafood and garlic mayo, but Jubany has added some Asian flair with onion soup ramen noodles.
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Jamie’s Italian #01-04 Forum, 583 Orchard Rd., 6655-7676, www.jamieoliver.com/italian/singapore. Open Sun-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm. $$
Everyone knows Jamie’s Italian for the rustic pastas, but the antipasti menu has some unusual dishes great for sharing. Try the Italian pate bruschetta, the cauliflower fritti and the crab arancini. For purists, there are platters of charcuterie and cured and crispy fish. The original branch is at VivoCity.
Lolla 22 Ann Siang Rd., 6423-1228, www.lolla.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat noon-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm. $$-$$$
The Club Street stalwart has great regional Mediterranean tapas like scrambled eggs with bottarga and the popular sea urchin pudding. Get a seat at the cozy basement communal table if you can. The wine list is brief but lovingly curated.
Moosehead110 Telok Ayer St, 6636-8055, www.moosheadproject.com. Open Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm; Sat 6-10:30pm. $-$$
This corner shop always lifts our spirits with its flirty service, good music and sexy veg options. Get the roasted cauliflower with leek confit; and the three-bean plate with roast padron peppers, snowpeas, edamame and feta. Carnivores, ask for the pork belly with mustard dressing and pickles.
OLA Cocina Del Mar#01-06 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, 12 Marina Boulevard., 6604-7050, www.olarestaurant.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm; Sat 6-10pm. $$-$$$
This hidden Spanish restaurant, with a vibrant open bar counter and kitchen atmosphere, has got quite the pedigree with Peruvian chef Daniel Chavez (formerly of now-defunct Santi at MBS) behind the kitchen. The spot has simple food with dishes like grilled octopus with chickpeas and romesco sauce.
Salt Tapas & Bar#01-22A Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Rd., 6837-0995, www.salttapas.com. Open daily 11:30am-11pm. $$
The second offering from Australian chef-restaurateur Luke Mangan is bustling till late most nights. It doesn’t hurt that it’s an attractive space and boasts Spanish staples like charcuterie and the veal and pork meatballs, as well as Mangan’s red sangria recipe.
Zsofi Tapas Bar 68 Dunlop St., 6297-5875, www.tapasbar.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-1am; Sat noon-2pm, 5pm-midnight; Sun noon-2pm, 5-11pm. $
Located unexpectedly among the hostels around Little India, this unpretentious spot is set in a heritage building and revives the old tradition of serving one complimentary tapas for every drink ordered. Don’t expect fireworks, but their classics like patatas bravas and the seafood paella are solid and prettily plated.
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Diamond Kitchen#01-22/23 Laguna Park, 5000F Marine Parade Rd., 6448-0629, www.diamondkitchen.com.sg. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm. $
Started by young entrepreneurs Lambert Chen and Josh Chou, Diamond Kitchen is a hidden gem that’s located unexpectedly in a Marine Parade condo. Chef de cuisine Kevin Lau whips up seafood and zi char signatures like Champagne pork ribs, prawn paste chicken, superior stock clam bee hoon and gan xiang crab. Desserts include items like yam paste and bird’s nest.
Long Ji Zi Char#01-72, 57 Eng Hoon St, 9790-5682, [No website]. Open daily 5am-10:30pm. $
Started by a few people from the famous Golden Spoon eatery, also in Tiong Bahru, it takes just a quick glance at dinner to discover the specialty here: giant platters of crab bee hoon in a shallow pool of creamy broth. Also amazing is the delicately steamed grouper with ginger and the salted yolk pork ribs. The place is a magnet for big groups, but do call ahead and book if you have a posse in tow.
Kok Sen Restaurant30 Keong Saik Rd., 6223-2005. Open daily 11:30-2:30pm, 5-11pm. $
It’s super handy having an amazing, unassuming, fluorescent-lit zi char place right in the middle of rocking Keong Saik—though do be aware that it closes at 11:30pm. Still, it’s great to end a weeknight with Kok Sen’s signature claypot yong tau fu, with homemade pastes, and prawn paste chicken.
Diamond Kitchen
New Ubin Seafood#01-174 Block 27 Sin Ming Industrial Estate Sector A, 6466-9558, www.ubonseafood.com. Open Tue-Sun 11am-2pm, 5:30-10:30pm; Mon 5:30-10:30pm. $-$$
It started life decades ago on Pulau Ubin and then refashioned itself after moving to the mainland. Located in a nondescript corner of Sin Ming Industrial Estate, this no-frills, traditional seafood joint serves up an assortment of seafood dishes, like salted yolk crab and their signature hokkien mee. They’ve gotten increasingly fancier, serving nice wines, ribeye and foie gras, but we stay stick to the seafood basics. Remember to book well ahead, and order 24 hours in advance if you want something special.
Por Kee Eating House#01-02 69 Seng Poh Ln., 6221-0582. $
There are several strong zi char contenders in Tiong Bahru, and there are many a fan in the corner of Por Kee. The low-ceilinged indoor dining room is forever packed, as are the outdoor tables, the service is inconsistent and lackadaisical, but the food is outstanding. Get the Champagne pork ribs, the fresh black pepper crab (they’ll bring you a live one to appraise first, of course) and the butter prawns.
ZI CHARlocal delights, done right
Long Ji Zi Char
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Our favorite craft beer bars
Druggists119 Tyrwhitt
Rd., 6341-5967, www.facebook.
com/druggistssg. $-$$
Occupying the space formerly used by the Chinese Druggists Association near Jalan Besar, this bar stocks 23 rotating taps of brews from places like To-Ol, Mikkeller and Thornbridge. They have good snacks, too, like lotus root chips with chili padi and kalamansi.
Jibiru#01-26 313@somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6732-6884, www.jibiru.com. $It may be located in a mall but with its semi-outdoor location and a great selection of Japanese craft beers, it’s one we go back to often. On the menu, you’ll find beers like the well-known Hitachino, as well as stuff from breweries like Echiigo and Yo-Ho.
Smith Street Taps#02-62 Chinatown Food Complex, 335 Smith St., 9430-2750, www.facebook.com/goodbeersg. $Just a couple doors down from the Good Beer Brewing Company and its bottle beer selection is this all-taps alternative run by the same people. Only the most interesting of brews make it on to these taps. Plus, you can choose from tons of hawker stalls to pair with your beer. Watch their Facebook page for new arrivals and sell-outs.
Tap Craft Beer Bar#01-88/89/90 Capitol Piazza, 15 Stamford Rd., 6384-7188, www.tapthat.com.sg. $-$$A new venture by the Thirsty bottle shop people, this Capitol Piazza bar has 20 beers on tap and a rotating list of 80 craft beer bottles like Modern Times’ Lomaland saison and Black House coffee stout, and Hong Kong Beer Company brews. If you’re peckish go for bites like pork belly confit, sausage platters and beef meatballs.
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INDEX
#1 Market by Chef Wan ................16126 Dim Sum ...............................142am Dessert Bar ..........................21
AAfterglow .....................................18Aloha Poke ..................................18Alt. Pizza ......................................22Antoinette ...................................12Artichoke .......................................8
BBadoque ......................................16BAM! Tapas & Sake Bar ..............27Basilico .......................................10Bincho ..........................................17Binomio .......................................27Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse ........24Black Swan .................................21Bochinche ....................................24Boon Tong Kee ............................21Burnt Ends .....................................6Buta Ramen ................................24Butchers Club Burger ...................11
CCafé Iguana ................................26Carousel ......................................10Carpenter & Cook ........................12Charcoal Pit ....................................6Cherry Garden..............................14The Chop House (Katong) .............6Chye Seng Huat Hardware ...........8Cocobolo Poolside Bar & Grill ........6Colony ..........................................10Common Man Coffee Roasters......8Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar..............22Cuisine Master Hotpot .................20
DThe Daily Roundup ......................12The Daily Scoop ...........................20Da Paolo Pizza Bar ......................22Day & Night .................................17De Burg ........................................11Dean & Deluca ...............................8Decker ............................................6Diamond Kitchen .........................28Dosirak .........................................18Druggists ......................................28
EEdge ............................................10El Mero Mero ...............................26Esquina ........................................27Etna Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria... .....................................................22
FFabulous Baker Boy .....................12Fika Café .....................................16Fix ................................................16Flavours At Zhongshan Park ......10FOC ...............................................27
GThe Good Beer Company ............17Grain Traders ...............................18Guzman Y Gomez ........................26
HHai Di Lao ...................................20Hai Tien Lo ..................................14Hajah Maimunah ........................16Hambaobao .................................17Hard Rock Cafe ............................11Henri Charpentier ........................12Highlander ...................................21Hokkaido Ramen Santouka .........24Hotpot Kingdom ..........................20
IIkoi Japanese Restaurant ...........10Immanuel French Kitchen ...........17Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant ...................................20Ippudo..........................................24
JJ’s Restaurant...............................16Jack The Ripper ...........................17Jade ..............................................14Jamie’s Italian ..............................27Jibiru ............................................28Jimmy Monkey ..............................8Joe & The Juice ............................18
KKeisuke Tonkotsu King ................24Kko Kko Na Ra Fried Chicken ......21Kok Sen Restaurant .....................28
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LL’Entrecote ...................................24La Marelle ...................................16La Nonna .....................................22Ladurée ........................................12Lady M .........................................12Lawry’s The Prime Rib ...............24Lime ............................................10The Line ......................................10The Lokal .......................................8Lolla .............................................27Long Ji Zi Char ..............................28
MThe Market Grill ...........................11Marmalade Pantry .......................12Marriott Café................................10Marutama Ramen .......................24Meat Smith ....................................6MEATliquor ...................................21Min Jiang......................................14MK Restaurant ............................20Moosehead ..................................27Motorino ......................................22Muchachos ...................................26
NNeh Neh Pop ...............................20New Ubin Seafood ......................28A Noodle Story ............................17Nylon Coffee Roasters ...................8
OOLA Cocina Del Mar .....................27Old House ....................................21Olivye Café .................................16One-Ninety .................................10Open Door Policy ..........................8Overeasy ......................................11
PPiedra Negra ...............................26Pizzeria Mozza .............................22Por Kee Eating House ..................28Potato Head Folk .........................11Prime Gyu-Kaku .............................6PS. Café Petit ...............................22
RRamen Matsuri ............................24Red Eye Smokehouse ....................6Relish by Wild Rocket ..................11
SSaint Pierre Market .....................18Salt Tapas & Bar ..........................27Sanpoutei Ramen ........................24Sari Ratu ......................................16Senor Taco ...................................26Shabu Shabu On-Yasai ................20Smith Street Taps ........................28SPIZE ............................................21Spruce ............................................8Spuds & Aprons .............................8Straits Kitchen..............................16Stew Kuche .................................17Sugarhall .......................................6Sunday Folks ................................12Super Loco ..................................26Swee Choon Tim Sum .................14Swensen’s ...................................20
TTambuah Mas ..............................16Tangerine .....................................18Tap Craft Beer Bar .......................28The Orange Lantern ....................16Tiger’s Milk ..................................21Tim Ho Wan .................................14Toby’s Estate .................................8Tskukada Nojo .............................20
UUdders .........................................20
VVatos Urban Tacos .......................26
WWarong Nasi Pariaman ...............16Wildfire ........................................11
YYan Ting .......................................14YOLO.............................................18Yoshimaru Ramen Bar.................24
ZZsofi Tapas Bar ...........................27
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