Golden Mile Complex
This complex’s 400 shops make up Singapore’s unofficial Little Thailand. That also means amazing Thai food—we love the pork larb at Nana Thai (#01-51/52/66C). The cramped, mad scientist-esque supermarket is also full of gems.
Army Market
If you’ve served NS in Singapore, you’ll be familiar with this market of various army surplus shops. But you don’t have to be a military man to shop here—get duffel bags for a steal for your next weekend away.
B.A.O.
Bakery Artisan Original serves up fresh European-style breads and pastries. Try the large, fluffy croissants, made using French butter from Normandy. Or go for their peculiar squid-ink parmesan bun.
My Little Tapas Bar
The Bukit Timah offshoot opens on the party street with traditional Spanish tapas with an emphasized bar (read: booze) element.
Thai Village
They don’t serve too many “quintessentially Thai” dishes here at this regional chain, but there are Teochew-ish and seafood classics aplenty like black pepper crab, braised fish maw and fried vermicelli with seafood.
Myra’s Beach Club (Singapore Indoor Stadium)
The popular East Coast bistro ventures to a new part of the city in July, with their comforting mix of North Indian and Mexican food. Decent veg options, too, if the old place is anything to go by.
Shirokiya
The second outlet of the popular Japanese izakaya-style restaurant serves up an expanded menu with offerings like salmon belly yukke ($11.80) and cold tofu served in salted rice malt dressing ($8.80) alongside classic fare like sashimi, hot pot and hot stone rice.
Arte+Pasto
Art meets Italian comfort food at this homey cafe
Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House
This popular stall has specialized in Teochew style bak kut teh since 1988. The soup base here is very peppery—just the way we like it. The tender ribs are served with various accompaniments like braised peanuts, fried dough fritters, kidneys and intestines.
The Bravery
It’s all minimalistic décor and unvarnished plywood tables at this café. But that just makes the pancake stack ($15), smoked salmon sandwich ($14), and beef steak ciabatta ($13.50) more delicious. Also, try the unique lavender latte ($5.50).