Where to get gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in Singapore

Forget about fussy plates and hard-to-find ingredients, the latest foodie trend brings it back to basics. We’re talking about messy and oozy grilled cheese sandwiches. Here are four places to get grilled cheese sandwiches in Singapore.

Catalunya

The Spaniards have a version of grilled cheese sandwiches called bikinis. Cute name aside, it’s all about crunchy toasted white bread with cured Iberico ham, cheese and truffle at this bayside Spanish restaurant.

Draft & Craft

Circular Road has a new craft beer and grilled cheese bar. Aside from the stellar taps and bottles of beer from places like Anderson Valley and Stone Brewery, the place dishes out reinvented plates of grilled cheese that are inspired by different countries. There are options like The French with brie and figs; The Mexican with guacamole, chorizo and cotija; and the classic American with bacon and cheddar.

The Melt Bar

The first dedicated grilled cheese sandwich shop in Singapore, this Pasarbella stall is the real deal. It serves loaded sandwiches with guacamole and bacon; a spicy jalapeno rendition; and pastrami melts. Consume with craft beers from Kona and Modern Times and consider it sorted.

Southbridge

The industrial rooftop bar with amazing views of the Singapore skyline and Marina Bay has more than just Champagne and oysters. It also serves three different types bikini sandwiches that come perfectly toasted and oozing with cheese: the truffle and pancetta creation; a seafood-centric smoked salmon; and a vegetarian momotaro tomato with mozzarella creation.