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La Terre

This sleek, narrow space is a mix of modern and traditional. Near the entrance is a well-lit cellar made of white onyx, and inside is a Japanese cedar bar counter. On the menu are top notch drinks: A well curated selection of mostly Old World wines (from $18/glass; $74/bottle) and an exhaustive list of whiskies, […]

Sakurazaka

A modern space with pine wood furnishings and a sleek feature wall showcasing rows of bowls with chopsticks, this shabu shabu and sukiyaki specialist is a calming space, just right for communal meals. Go for one of the shabu shabu sets (from $48) — with pork, seafood or beef — or pick from a la carte options like white clams ($6/200g) and Australian beef tongue ($14/100g). […]

Lewin Terrace

Nestled within the lush environs of Fort Canning Hill, Lewin Terrace is housed in a gorgeous colonial white bungalow, with an verandah that wraps around three sides of the building, providing a picturesque setting for any meal. It is hardly surprisingly that many a wedding, family celebration and business event have been held here. Crisp […]

Shirokane Tori-Tama

This homey 45-seat yakitori joint is part of a Tokyo-based restaurant group. They specialize in chicken skewers (from $3.50) featuring all parts of the bird: heart, gizzard, tail, spleen, liver and neck. It all goes great with sake, and the restaurant has a great selection pulled from sister establishment Orihara Shoten next door. The restaurant is equipped with a […]

Ma Maison (Bugis Junction)

This Japanese-Western 80-seater is real cozy. The restaurant is outfitted with plenty of dark wood and old school floral tablecloths. Listen to jazzy tunes like “My Funny Valentine” as you chow down on Camembert Cheese Fritters ($9.80) and Tonkatsu Pork ($16.80). Drinks-wise, they offer the house wine Ma Maison Shiraz ($12.30/glass; $68.80/bottle), plus Old World […]

Sushi Kou

Located at Orchid Hotel in the Tanjong Pagar area, Sushi Kou counts a good number of other Japanese restaurants as its neighbors. But what sets this sushi restaurant apart is its affordable and straightforward lunch sets—a boon for the nearby CBD warriors—and reasonably priced omakase sets. With fish and seafood flown in twice weekly from Tsukiji market in Tokyo, the 40-seater restaurant focuses on showcasing the best […]

Nadaman

Open since the 1980s, this elegant restaurant serves up exquisite kaiseki sets ($165) and lunch set menus (from $40), and received a listing in the inaugural edition of the Singapore Michelin guide. Guests may also enjoy signature dishes such as salmon with butter and soy ($29), tuna and avocado ($19) and Inaniwa udon (cold noodles, […]