Restoran Tepak Sireh
Fans of this popular Indonesian restaurant will swear by its star dishes like the rendang and yellow rice, plus loads more other dishes from its reasonably priced buffet. On Fridays, the buffet changes to a seafood barbeque grill with live performances that will no doubt keep you entertained as you enjoy the tasty spread.
Bedrock Bar & Grill
Hefty steaks, sizzling platters of mac and cheese and a sizable wine list at this dimly-lit New York-style steakhouse.
Les Artistes Bistrot
We’re big fans of Chef Nicolas Joanny and were delighted to find out that he had opened a bistro in the premises of his former eponymous restaurant, Nicolas Le Restaurant, which has moved down the street to number 31. Joanny remains at Nicolas Le Restaurant, and has engaged fellow Frenchman Jean Rene Masson to helm […]
Firestation Hillside Gastrobar
Those constantly on the lookout for food joints that are far from the madding crowd should just take a trip down to this hidden gem at Upper Bukit Timah. A charming little gastrobar has taken root in a disused part of the old fire station. Called Firestation Hillside Gastrobar, it is one of the many […]
Chiharu
Occupying what used to be Corduroy and Finch, this Japanese restaurant is slowly but surely making inroads in the local dining scene. Specializing in sushi, Chiharu also has a good menu of sashimi, appetizers, grilled dishes, simmered items and noodles. And, man, does it do a good job at sushi. We ordered a Nigiri Sushi […]
Namesake
Who would’ve thought that Kal Penn, the Indian stoner from Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, had the chops to do more than look high all the time? Yet here he is, holding his own as one of the leads in The Namesake, the film adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel directed by Mira Nair […]
Home
One On The Bund | Review
This chic waterfront restaurant is what sprung up after the old Clifford Pier was resold as a dining destination. But One On The Bund is the kind of place that just doesn’t live up to expectations, despite its best efforts. Arriving one weekend for an early dinner, we were led into the restaurant and instantly […]
Mana Mana Beach Restaurant & Bar
Life's a Beach
Riders Café
In brief: Rider’s Cafe is a chilled-out cafe hidden amid the lush vegetation surrounding Bukit Timah Saddle Club. The vibe: Aside from the flora surrounding the saddle club, you get a great view of horses and riders trotting by this cafe. How to get there: Take a cab.