Min Jiang
A Chinese restaurant with excellent dim sum, pretty interiors and a breezy poolside setting.
Bumbu Restaurant
Simple and rustic, this shophouse eatery near Arab Street houses an eclectic mix of nostalgic antique furnishings. The food is Indonesian, Peranakan and Thai—try the tahu telor, fried fish with chili and beef rendang. The Bumbu salad’s combination of century eggs, onions, parsley, cashew nuts, lemon grass and fried spring onions may sound odd, but […]
Viet Lang
Tuck into affordable, traditional Vietnamese cuisine within chic, beige surroundings with dark wood tables and discreet lighting in a historical building. The grilled shrimp paste on sugarcane, prawns steamed with coconut juice, and braised cod fish in claypot are just some of its delicious highlights.
Oriole Coffee + Bar
The chic cafe is reinvented as an equally chic space with more creative drinks (coffee cocktails included). The modern cafe now serves an all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a new takeaway counter. If coffee’s not what you crave, they’ve also got a selection of tipples like wines, beers and cocktails to go […]
O-AN Japanese Restaurant
Set up more than 20 years ago, this Japanese institution in the CBD is a fabulous choice for a business lunch. Previously known as “Nanten,” this little eatery has an all-round Japanese menu of sushi, sashimi, tempura and ramen—with the latter being the star. The ramen tonkotsu must be tried—think rich, flavorful soup, tasty soft-boiled […]
Privé Grill
This port of call has a nice ambiance, never mind its rather inaccessible location (in fact, we think the bridge you have to cross to get there makes it ever so quaint and special). It’s the ideal place for power breakfasts by the marina, and it’s also very appealing in the evenings with a view […]
Pete’s Place
The fact that Pete’s Place has been around since 1973 must mean it’s doing something right. Resembling a cozy, family-run trattoria, it serves up similarly rustic fare such as the seafood-laden cioppino and pizza pam pam (a two-in-one special comprising a half calzone filled with mortadella, mozarella and ricotta; and a half pizza with minced […]
Din Tai Fung (Paragon)
Who doesn't love no-frills soup dumplings, noodles and fried rice?
Bernie’s
Nestled in the eastern corner of the island, Bernie’s in Changi is escapism at its best. Popular with local residents, workers from the airport complexes and industrial parks nearby and city denizens looking to chill, this is a perfect spot to get away from stressed-out Singapore. We’re big fans of the steaks, burgers, fish and […]
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.