Topshop (Knightsbridge)
The British high-street fashion brand’s flagship outpost at Knightsbridge is the largest outside the UK and US, covering 11,500 sq. ft. and two levels. Not only does it carry Topshop’s main, Boutique, Unique and collaborative collections, the store also provides personal shopping and concierge services like rental of umbrellas and wellies, delivery and even phone […]
ALDO (Raffles City)
For quality mid-range shoes, boots, handbags, snazzy high heels and fashionable accessories. Popular with men and women, their elegant designs and styles are always in fashion. We always buy two of the same when we’re here–we’re kiasu like that.
Edge
Arguably one of the best hotel buffets in town, with live cooking stations full of fresh seafood and local and Western offerings.
NamNam Noodle Bar (Raffles City)
The buzz: A fresh arrival courtesy of the Les Amis folks and Annam Vietnamese Cuisine’s owner/chef Nam Quoc Nguyen, this noodle specialist’s moniker also means yummy in Danish—Nguyen grew up in Denmark. The vibe: It’s casual and minimal, with plenty of pale wooden tables and stools that can sit about 80 hungry souls, and red lantern fixtures hanging […]
Immigrants | Review
Damian D’Silva (of Soul Kitchen and Big D’s Grill fame) runs this retro cool gastro bar dishing out what seems to be Eurasian-style tapas—you’ll need about three plates a person—off old-school metal dishes. It’s a decidedly macho spot: the servers could give the ladies at Hooters a run for their money in their low-cut tanks […]
The Kitchen Table
Sashimi, local dishes, and western recipes like baked Gruyere tart are available for $65 at lunch and dinner at the W Singapore Sentosa Cove’s The Kitchen Table. The buffet restaurant also features stunning waterfront views.
Kome Japanese Dining
Although it’s part of private golf club Keppel Club, non-members can still book a seat at this Japanese restaurant well known for its a la carte buffet ($42) including fresh sashimi, tempura, and grilled dishes (go for the hamachi cheek and mackerel).
Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund
The hotel has 130 rooms boasting stunning views of the Huangpu River and Pudong skyline. Plus, there are four food and beverage outlets: seafood specialist Oceans, Cantonese restaurant Ming Yuan, Banyan Lounge and rooftop bar Stars. Also on-site is a three-floor spa with traditional Chinese treatments involving hot stones and products like soya mint body […]
Jeeva Beloam
Facilities include Tenda Restaurant a communal setup with fresh fish sourced daily from local fishermen, poultry (raised by local farmers) and vegetables grown on-site. Rooms are rustic (though bedrooms have air conditioning) and direct beach access. While you’re not lazing on the beach, there’s also swimming, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking and fishing on offer.
The Strand
Built in 1901, this luxury hotel in the colonial quarter has four food and beverage outlets and a spa. Plus, it’s located near key Buddhist and Victorian landmarks.