Must-see restaurants in Singapore

  • East Coast Lagoon Food Village

    Singapore

    There are few hawker centres with a better location. Tramp barefoot off the beach, find a table (note the table number for when you order), then trawl the…

  • Komala Vilas

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This prime-position branch of the Komala Vilas chain is extremely popular due to the wallet-friendly, authentic dishes and generous portions. The wafer…

  • MTR 1924

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Started in 1924 by the Maiya brothers in Bangalore, India, this Lion City outpost is constantly brimming with regulars devouring the oh-so crispy dosas…

  • Chin Chin Eating House

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    For a no-fuss Chinese comfort feed, step into Chin Chin's halogen glow. Top billing goes to the Hainanese specialities, from the celebrated chicken rice…

  • Hua Yu Wee Seafood

    Singapore

    Nothing much has changed here since 1970, well, except the addition of air-con, and that's the way Singaporeans would like to keep it. Housed in a…

  • Nagomi

    Singapore

    The stunning but dark atmosphere at this eatery is so moody you just want to nurse sake all night. Thankfully, the food will lift your spirits…

  • Azmi Restaurant

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This no-frills corner eatery is arguably the best place in Little India to sample freshly baked chapati. Choose from a string of curries, displayed buffet…

  • Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup

    Singapore

    Hot tropical nights, buzzing crowds and obscenely good Chinese-Malay street food collide at Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup, the best of a row of…

  • Tambuah Mas

    Singapore

    Hiding shyly in a corner of Paragon's food-packed basement, Tambuah Mas is where Indonesian expats head for a taste of home. Bright, modern and good value…

  • Yet Con

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Retro Yet Con has been serving up superlative Hainanese chicken rice since 1940. Don't come expecting designer decor or charming service. Just come for…

  • Gd O’ Times

    Singapore

    A relatively late player in the Peranakan food game, but boy, has this restaurant got game. Its ayam buah keluak (chicken stewed with dark nuts) and Assam…

  • Blue Label Pizza & Wine

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Hidden off the main drag of Ann Siang Rd, you'll find this slice of pizza heaven in the alley beside Ann Siang House hotel. Don't go expecting run-of-the…

  • Kim's Place Seafood

    Singapore

    Make time for a little feasting at heirloom restaurant Kim's Place Seafood, complete with newspaper write-ups and family photos hanging proudly on the…

  • Bismillah Biryani

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This place is often touted as having the best biryani in Singapore, and the owners have taken it one step further by declaring that it's probably the best…

  • Ice Cream Stand

    Singapore

    Against the shiny new facades of Orchard Rd's high-end malls, you'll spot a few out-of-place-looking, weather beaten beach umbrellas. Underneath each one…

  • Wah Lok

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This plush Cantonese classic serves one of Singapore's best dim sum lunches. There are no trolley-pushing aunties here, just a dedicated yum cha menu and…

  • Shen Xi Soup

    Chinatown & the CBD

    The health-giving soups simmering in large vats here sound straight out of a magic-potions manual – think 'Gingko Pork Tripe Pepper Soup', 'Ten Tonic…

  • 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi

    Singapore

    Plastic stools, '70s wall tiles and an old school Hong Kong eatery vibe: this round-the-clock classic is the quintessential Geylang experience. While the…

  • Ji Xiang Confectionery

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Ji Xiang Confectionary has been making ang ku kueh (traditional Chinese pastry with glutinous rice-flour skin surrounding a sweet filling) for over three…

  • Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Never short of a queue, this legendary hawker stall serves up some of Singapore's best Hainanese chicken rice. Go for the S$5 serve, which delivers more…

  • Moghul Sweets

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    If you’re after a subcontinental sugar rush, tiny Moghul is the place to get it. Bite into luscious gulab jamun (syrup-soaked fried dough balls), harder…

  • Rice Table

    Singapore

    An uninspired building in Orchard Rd is saved by a restaurant serving rijsttafel (rice table) – a free-flowing buffet of 15 to 20 small Dutch-influenced…

  • Jai Thai

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    On a street studded with reputable eateries, lo-fi Jai Thai serves up cheap, tasty Thai under the gaze of Siamese royalty. Grab a pavement table and…

  • International Nasi Lemak

    Singapore

    Food bloggers never cease arguing about which stall at Changi Village Hawker Centre does the best nasi lemak (fragrant coconut rice topped with fried…

  • Mezza9

    Singapore

    Lobsters on ice, baskets of Tabasco sauce bottles, glazed wine cool rooms and six open kitchens so you can watch the flames under your wok – there's…

  • Picotin Express

    Singapore

    This breezy bistro bar and pizzeria offers sweeping view across Champions Golf Course, and is the perfect place to perch up before or after a round.

  • Windowsill Pies

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Good luck walking by this pie peddler without admiring the 12 artisanal desserts stacked in the window. Give into your sweet desires and choose a slice of…

  • Fish & Chicks

    Singapore

    Dishing up seriously good fish and chicken dishes (geddit?), these two young hawkers are famous for their Singaporean twist on fish 'n' chips. Choose from…

  • Outram Park Fried Kway Teow

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Whenever you arrive there will always be a queue at this old-time favourite stall selling kway teow mee (fried flat noodles). Don't be discouraged, the…

  • Gandhi Restaurant

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    It might be a canteen-style joint with erratic service and cheap decor, but who cares when the food is this good? Wash your hands by the sink at the back,…

  • Salt Grill & Sky Bar

    Singapore

    Owned by renowned Aussie chef Luke Mangan, Salt combines good honest Australian hospitality with quality mod-Oz cuisine infused with Asian ingredients,…

  • Garibaldi

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Swish, sequestered Garibaldi is the pick of Singapore’s Italian crop (and Singapore tries hard) with its Italian chefs and debonair staff, and over 150…

  • Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge

    Singapore

    This hawker-style corner joint is one of the best spots to tuck into classic frog porridge. The Cantonese-style porridge is beautifully smooth and gooey,…

  • Palm Beach Seafood

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    There’s not a palm or a beach in sight (name inherited from its parent branch at East Coast Parkway), but the bay views from this split-level diner are…

  • Piedra Negra

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Sexy Latin beats, bombastic murals and tables right on free-spirited Haji Lane: this electric Mexican joint is a brilliant spot for cheapish cocktails and…

  • Mustard

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    One of the most refined of the more upmarket Indian restaurants that line this end of Race Course Rd, this small restaurant with excellent service offers…

  • Mykonos on the Bay

    Sentosa Island

    At Sentosa Cove, this slick, marina-flanking taverna serves up Hellenic flavours that could make your papou weep. Sit alfresco and tuck into perfectly…

  • Publico Ristorante

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Bringing a touch of Italian swank to the Singapore River, Publico Ristorante is the place to head for delicious homemade pastas and classic wood-fired…

  • Shashlik

    Singapore

    A Russian coffee house in Singapore? Thumbs up for uniqueness. Tuck into tender beef (marinaded for 24 hours), chicken, lamb, prawn or pork shashliks or a…

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