The Ricetable
We normally think buffets are overrated—too much food, just one stomach—but rijstafel, which is Dutch for “rice table,” is something else. Here, many small portions make up one huge meal. It’s great value; and explains why this restaurant is still going strong. The satay ayam, tahu teluk and beef rendang are particularly yummy.
Ricciotti Pizza Pasta & Deli @ China Square Central
Ricciotti has opened its second outlet here serving the same delicious Italian deli selections and pastries as its Riverwalk original. The homely interior makes a good setting, as does the display counter showcasing a wonderful array of stunning desserts. Try its gourmet sandwiches, bruschettas and pizzas. Also not to be missed are its fabulous desserts […]
Café Iguana
This bright, fuchsia-colored cantina known as a tequila bar also serves up gourmet Latino cuisine from Mexico and beyond. Some of the dishes you shouldn’t miss at Cafe Iguana include the smoked salmon soft taco, Tequila grill, green chili pork stew and ancho Chile chocolate cake. Have a go at the tequilas too, naturally. Taco […]
Dallas Restaurant & Bar | Review
The three-story Dallas sounds like a ranch-style American diner, but it’s actually a chic restaurant housed inside a tasteful conservation shophouse. Good dishes to try are the Thai beef salad, salt and pepper calamari, Southern burger and the barbequed barramundi fillets. The menu is refreshed every three months.
Saffron Bistro
Tucked away from the Boat Quay crowds, this classy and quiet little hideaway is great for those who prefer a contemporary touch to their Indian cuisine. Prices at Saffron Bistro are very reasonable and recommended items include the tandoori chicken, cod fish masala and saffron lamb ribs.
Trapizza
This Italian beachfront restaurant has a 32-foot-high flying trapeze for dramatic effect. The food is more down to earth, however, with a nice range of pizzas, salads and pastas. Try the highly rated seafood linguine; or the signature Pizza Siciliana with sausage, olives and capsicum. Order some beers too and you’re all set to sit […]
Da Wan Zhou—The House of Congee
Apart from the 48 kinds of congee on its menu, Da Wan Zhou also offers noodles in various permutations. You can choose to sit out and watch the crowd on the quay, or dine in air-conditioned, fluorescent-lit comfort. The deep-fried wontons are a must, as are the double fried yew char kway. Can’t get enough […]
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
Spectacular views and refined Szechuan cuisine are what you can expect here. Popular with corporate types and families, Si Chuan Dou Hua offers a fantastic array of dishes. In particular, the Eight Treasures seafood soup; diced chicken with chili; silver cod in sweet white wine sauce; and homemade fine bean curd with wolfberries come highly […]
Jiang-Nan Chun
Considering that this restaurant is in the swanky Four Seasons, you’d expect nothing less than top-notch Cantonese cuisine and dim sum here. Well, Jiang Nan Chun certainly doesn’t disappoint, delivering dishes such as the paper-wrapped superior shark’s fin and crabmeat; cod fillet with sautéed egg white; and sautéed Wagyu beef cubes with Japanese green peppers, […]
A-Roy Thai Restaurant
This unpretentious, no-frills eatery has a slightly random, haphazard and distinctly ’80s (it harks back to 1988) feel about it, but that’s part of its charm; and who cares when the food’s good? You’ll get authentic homecooked Thai fare here, none of that fusion stuff. Don’t underestimate the fieriness of their tom yum noodle soup—it’s […]