Haru Dining
One could be forgiven for missing this restaurant. Located at the east end of One Fullerton, its presence is quiet and low-key. But its food is very good and with that alone, it has managed to build a sizeable following. We tried their sashimi sets ($25) and were impressed by the exceptionally fresh raw seafood, […]
Etna Restaurant & Pizzeria
The buzz: Having relocated from Lau Pa Sat to happening Duxton Road, this Sicilian-style restaurant still serves up the same comfort food but this time, with a little more finesse. The vibe: Home-style casual fine dining. It’s got a more upscale vibe than the previous space minus the stuffiness or fragile furniture. The area is […]
Go India
With its minimalist interior design, stark white walls and thriving outdoor dining area overlooking the water, it’s clear Go India is aspiring to take Indian cuisine from the mid tier to fine dining level. Given that it’s owned by the folks at delectable IVORY—The Indian Kitchen at Clarke Quay–we’ve always known the food there to […]
Bontá Italian Restaurant & Bar
This restaurant has gone through several incarnations, Bonta being the latest. As its predecessors succumbed after relatively short periods of time, we hope this one will be successful enough to last. And from our experience there, it should. The restaurant is well set up with a smart, bright dining area, a mezzanine bar and lovely […]
Thai Accent
One of the best things about most of the restaurants in VivoCity is that they’re mostly nicely designed with a distinctly non-shopping center feel, modern furnishings and alfresco seating overlooking the water. Thai Accent is no different—after you’re tired from your shopping, it’s a great place to drop your bags, chill out with friends, have […]
Fre(n)sh
Another restaurant in VivoCity, Fre(n)sh is a small café-restaurant that serves affordable, good grub. However, it’s pretty easy to miss this small French café-restaurant as its predominantly glass façade on which its name is displayed just does not stand out amid all the louder VivoCity shopfronts. On a late weekday night, we were the only […]
SanoBar
Situated at One Fullerton, this restaurant has got its location sorted. And with Marina Bay going places, the view from its intimate bayside alfresco area is bound to get better and is the best place to grab a table. As for the interior, you will either love or hate the stereotypical Arabian look with pictures […]
Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
One of the most sought-after Cantonese restaurants in Singapore, Li Bai still offers a reliable array of dim sum, meat dishes and soups for hungry foodies after all these years. Its décor and menu remain mostly unchanged—and the quality of the food and service is still top-notch. The menu is not extensive, but this makes […]
Marriott Café
This spot is more known for its buffets than its a la carte dishes—and rightfully so. Its a la carte menu is not exactly the most comprehensive around, but its four buffet seatings a day—breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner—have built a sturdy reputation as one of the more popular hotel buffets in town. Variety […]
Nadezhda
When we first entered this quiet restaurant on Arab Street, there was only one table occupied during the weekday lunchtime hour. This, along with some pretty basic décor (Russian memorabilia) and the waitress happily reading her book, gave the place a laidback, rustic feel. This homeliness extends to the small menu which features authentic food. […]