Brunch @ Halia @ Raffles Hotel
There’s something real relaxing about brunching at the iconic Raffles Hotel. The brunch menu here changes on a seasonal basis but might include pancakes with strawberries ($12), Clonkilty black pudding with poached egg ($18) and comforting white bean iberico chorizo stew with sunny side up egg ($16).
Noti
This Club Street gem (which seats 73) is helmed by well-traveled Italian chef Toni Rossetti. On offer are dishes like melanzane ($25), stuffed aubergine with minced meat and basil tomato sauce, and Noti’s wagyu burger ($27), featuring a patty wrapped with parma ham, topped with Asiago cheese and porcini mushrooms. Available for lunch booking for […]
Sushi Kuu
A variety of sushi, sashimi and cooked Japanese dishes at this Orchard Road restaurant.
Lunch @ Hashida Sushi
The walk down a narrow corridor (with pebble covered floors) leading to the main dining room, where a long chef’s counter awaits, is very zen. It’s great preparation to concentrate on skilful plates like seasonal nigiri sushi (think sea bream, ark shell and tuna) plus specialties like chawanmushi with fugu shirako (egg custard with blowfish […]
Lunch @ Da Laura
Though this white tablecloth joint is fancy enough to take clients, the rustic Italian furnishings (think plushy rugs) also make the space inviting and homey. Set menu options are elegant in their simplicity. Starters might include hearty pumpkin soup, while the main dish selection may comprise beef tenderloin with caponata. Desserts like their chocolate salami […]
Lunch @ The Black Swan
In this 1930s-style restaurant featuring striking art deco outfittings with bold geometric shapes and a stunning U-shaped bar made of granite, dine on American classics like beef tartare ($4 supplement) to start, and duck confit for mains. It’s a gorgeous setting (few places in the CBD have this much character), which isn’t too stuffy. Take […]
Brunch @ Bochinche
The freshly minted Argentinean establishment has just launched a new brunch featuring recipes like braised ossobuco on toast ($24), and chorizo grilled tomato omelet ($23). The spacious 100-seater’s just as appealing in the day as in the evening: sit at the convivial open kitchen counter or dine alfresco on the restaurant balcony.
Brunch @ Saint Pierre
This set brunch includes a bread basket, plus your choice of a wide variety of breakfast mains including scrambled eggs with black truffle, eggs Benedict and waffles au chocolat.
Lunch @ Noti
At this 73-seater helmed by well-traveled Italian chef Toni Rossetti, you can enjoy three course sets at $25, comprising starters like parma ham salad, mains like the Noti burger with porcini mayo on homemade focaccia, and dessert of the day.
Interview: Raj Datwani and Alex Chew for Bacchanalia
Raj Datwani and Alex Chew, the directors of restaurant Bacchanalia and the Bacchanalia Brunch Series, talk about why brunch trumps dinner as a party meal.