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La Table D'Emma
Its creative presentation is a nice touch, but this is not a restaurant that needs to rely on visual gimmicks. It prides itself on unpretentious cooking that honours tradition, but...
Estuary
The no-brainer is the fish and chips, made with the more unusual parrotfish that has a firm and meaty texture, and coated in a light and crisp batter.
Smolder
Whole grilled fish from the kelong – seabass ($58), snapper ($68) and pearl grouper ($85) – are the stars here. Each order comes with a choice of two small plates of veggie accompa...
27 Mezze Bar & Grill
Tradition is tightly woven into the menu, which is very much Mrs Ozbilgili’s love letter to her home town.
Legendary Hong Kong
Legendary Hong Kong’s latest outlet at Tampines Mall offers an appetising experience – from its extensive menu of more than 200 items to its decor, which features pale-green mosaic...
Altro Zafferano
Eating Italian means embracing carbs in their many and various forms. In that spirit, start the meal with a housemade sourdough focaccina, the most classically Neapolitan of which ...
Jessica Rojak
Rojak is the signature dish at Jessica Rojak, but stall owner Jessica Huynh also dishes out a variety of local snacks with a fresh, vegetable-forward touch.
Willow
One of the highlights is the toothfish with sauerkraut – an elegant nod to the suan cai yu (fish with pickled mustard greens) that has become so ubiquitous in Singapore. Willow’s v...
LeMa Dumpling
Large juicy dumplings with thin, translucent skins are the draw at LeMa Dumpling by Paradise Group.
Ce Soir
Who knew chef Seth Lai – winner of Singapore’s Michelin Guide Young Chef Award 2024 – could brew a solid wintermelon soup with zuwaigani (Japanese snow crab) – worthy of a top-notc...
Chef's Tavern
A nod to chef Stephan Zoisl’s Austrian roots, the Vienna-style schnitzel ($28) is beautifully crisp while retaining the juices in the tender pork loin. It is served with a crisp bu...
Anto Pizza e Aperitivi
Even the meat options take care not to overwhelm. Housemade salsiccia fresca (fresh sausage) adds a burst of savoury succulence to the rustica ($38), but its richness is balanced w...
Chickita
The star of the show is, naturally, the chicken – slathered with hot sauce and grilled over an open flame. It arrives at the table on a big blue plate adorned with little else, sta...
Paradise Teochew
One standout ingredient is the restaurant’s 15-year-aged preserved turnip, which lends its funky intensity to several dishes, including new entrants like the steamed marble goby.
Elijah Pies
Its new dessert option – pistachio praline pie – is a winner with a nut-studded shortcrust pastry, crunchy nut butter praline and lush pistachio cremeux.
Lo Hey HK Seafood
Instead of fish, you toss the chicken with a mix of julienned vegetables. Here, it can be Chinese New Year all day, every day.
Old Airport Handmade Pau Dian
For no-frills dim sum made from premium ingredients that offer value for money, head to coffee-shop stall Old Airport Handmade Pau Dian in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10.
Mr Kebab Egyptian Delight
The stall may be called Mr Kebab, but its star dish is undoubtedly Mandi Rice With Chicken.
Koko Cafe & Patisserie
My favourite cake is the classic strawberry shortcake ($10), layered with a moist vanilla sponge cake and fluffy whipped cream. A whole eight-inch version of the cake is available ...
Yakitori One
There is enough bite from cartilage and corn in the meatball, which I swirl in the chef’s secret dipping sauce, mixed with pasteurised egg yolk and grated cheese.
Scarpetta
True to the restaurant’s name – scarpetta means mopping up the sauce left on your plate with bread – every pasta dish is served with freshly baked schiacciata bread.
Modu Samgyetang Specialty Korean Restaurant
Modu’s soups are robust and hearty, flavourful enough even without the assistance of salt and pepper. Each bowl comes with a young spring chicken, stuffed with sticky glutinous ric...
Song Yue Taiwan Cuisine
Song Yue Taiwan Cuisine at Leisure Park Kallang is a destination for unpretentious mouthwatering Taiwanese fare. The 130-seat restaurant serves delectable dishes featuring ingredie...
Italian Patio
Italian Patio, the poolside cafe at Warren Golf & Country Club, is out of the way, but it is worth a visit for those who miss a taste of the food at now-defunct Italian restaurant ...
M+ Fried Rice Paradise
Hawker stall M+ Fried Rice Paradise at Woodleigh Hawker Centre is out to prove that technology can aid in producing fried rice that is consistent in quality.
Tanjong Beach Club
The menu offers head chef Mong Zhen Yew’s elevated take on wood-fired coastal cuisine and the highlights are the signatures from the grill and charcoal oven.
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Yo-Chi
Founded in Melbourne in 2012, Yo-Chi has grown a cult following with its strong social media game and hip branding, particularly among the Gen Z and Gen Alpha demographic. The 60-s...
Lau Wang Claypot Delights
Today, the signature dish is still Sesame Oil Chicken, made with handcut boneless chicken thigh marinated overnight.
Nonette
For the most convenient option, the Apero Box ($19++, 5 to 8pm from Wednesdays to Fridays, 8 to 11pm on Saturdays) includes a choice of banh mi, doughnut and two eclairs.
Scarpetta
The cacio e pepe ($20) is really a pasta alla gricia, with a black pepper-pecorino romano base and crispy guanciale topping. Whatever its name, it is a textural delight, perfect fo...
The Plump Frenchman
A blackboard menu of rotating specials will include dishes such as La Soupe A l’Oignon ($18++), a rich French onion soup topped with crispy croutons and melted cheese.
Messina
The Sydney-born gelato brand's goal is to be the best gelato in Singapore. Where possible, everything is made from scratch – from the mix-in ingredients to the gelato churned fresh...
Tea Time
Sip on these fruity, floral or herbal brews.
LimCha Teahouse Cafe
The cafe invites customers to slow down and savour traditional Teochew tea culture in a modern space.
ChaPanda
Founded in 2008 in Chengdu, Sichuan, the Chinese brand has shifted from offering bubble tea to fruit-based tea beverages, alongside milk tea.
Luli Singapore
At Luli Singapore’s first outlet at Marina Square, consumers can choose from 22 drinks, with the signature range being caffeine-free “remedy brews” made without tea leaves.
Golden Seed
The premium tea atelier offers 12 handpicked varieties from across Asia – including the sought-after first flush of Xi Hu Long Jing and the smooth, fruity Li Shan High Mountain Tea...
Origin Teahouse
Origin Teahouse, which positions itself as a 100 per cent fresh and natural tea beverage brand, does not use artificial flavourings, additives or sweeteners in its beverages.
Cafes & Community
Slow down at these homely spaces on a mission to further causes and build community.
Tofu G
Tofu G’s gelato is made with tofu imported from South Korea. Its Original Tofu Gelato, High Protein Tofu Gelato and Black Sesame Gelato are entirely plant-based. A 130g scoop of th...
Lilac Oak
The menu includes TLT or Tempeh, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich with housemade sundried tomato walnut pesto and nine-grain toast; and Gochujang Rose Penne, with allium-free kimchi and go...
To:You
The menu – with no GST and service charge – offers hearty portions of Japanese-inspired food and in-house bakes.
Tina's Cafe
The pink-hued cafe’s focus is on familiar local staples, with its housemade kaya butter toast set with soft-boiled eggs, nasi lemak and pandan waffles.
Madam Flod
What started in 2018 as a small Swedish-built canal boat, selling crepes and galettes along the Stockholm Archipelago, has wended its way to Singapore – in the form of a cafe.
Bettr Coffee
Bettr Coffee, a prominent establishment driving change through coffee since 2011, has opened its first sit-down cafe at social impact hub The Foundry.
SG60 icons
Celebrate these home-grown brands that have stood the test of time.
Red Star Restaurant
Four chefs opened it 51 years ago: Sin Leong, Hooi Kok Wai, Tham Yui Kai and Lau Yoke Pui. They were known as the Heavenly Kings of Singapore cuisine and were the most important Ch...
Komalas Vilas
Established in 1947, Komala Vilas restaurant has been a reliable go-to for authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Samy's Curry
A meal of fish head curry at Samy’s Curry is best enjoyed under the whirring fans in the main dining hall, set amid the lush greenery in Dempsey Road.
Guan Hoe Soon
Established in 1953, Guan Hoe Soon in 200 Joo Chiat Road holds the honour of being Singapore’s oldest Peranakan restaurant.
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
What sets it apart is the large dose of black vinegar, which die-hard fans swear by. That is what gives the noodles zing.
Islamic Restaurant
One of founder M. Abdul Rahiman's special dishes was a Turkish-Indian style of briyani cooked in copper pots. The meat is marinated in a secret blend of about 25 spices.
Jian Bo Shui Kueh
What makes its rice cakes stand out is their smooth and springy consistency, and the killer topping. Chye poh, or preserved radish, is the main component.
Keng Eng Kee Seafood
What started as a hawker stall in Old Havelock Road in the 1970s has evolved into a zi char institution frequented by high-profile chefs and celebrities.
Pizza Parade
Load up on artisanal pizza at these pizzerias.
Pizza Studio Tamaki
PST’s pizza have a special touch – the pizzaiolo throws Okinawan salt on the floor of the oven before sliding the pie in, to season the crust.
Goldenroy Sourdough Pizza
The 25cm x 25cm pizzas are good for two people. Among the bestsellers are pies topped with seafood, including Kryptonite ($29), with clams and garlic; and Spongebob’s Revenge ($34)...
Chooby Pizza
Prices start at $16 for a Margherita topped with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte and pecorino cheeses, basil and olive oil. This, together with Spiced Coconut Chicken, topped w...
Blue Label Pizza & Wine
The pies are priced from $35, and options include The Travis Supreme, topped with ground beef, sesame on the crust and cheddar-bacon melt; and J-Dog, topped with pork sausage, baco...
Roberta’s
Its pies are priced from $26 for a Margherita, and bestsellers in Singapore include the Bee Sting, topped with tomato, mozzarella, basil, spicy Calabrese salami, chilli and honey. ...
La Bottega Enoteca
Chef Antonio Miscellaneo calls his restaurant the “Disneyland of pizza” because he offers different styles - Newpolitan, Roman-style Double Crunch and La Foccacia di Recco, an unle...
Vincenzo Capuano
Chef Vincenzo Capuano wants diners to see for themselves how special his dough is. He wants them to take in the large pockets of air in the cornicione or the puffy rim of the pizza...
The Long Weekend Pizza
These are Neapolitan-style pizzas, complete with a bubbling, leopard-spotted crust.
Supper Spots
Settle the late-night cravings at these eateries.
Hansik Dining Collective
The unsung hero is the housemade fresh kimchi (from $10). Sharper and crisper than its fermented counterpart, it brightens each spoonful of richness with a welcome jolt of acidity.
Feng Sheng Kampong Chicken Rice & Steamboat
The lala claypot steamboat ($22++) is another winner. It is the kind of hearty satisfaction you will thank your lucky stars for at 3am, when the weather is finally cool enough to s...
Sam Leong St. Chicken Rice
The eatery uses halal-certified chickens and automation in the kitchen to streamline the cooking processes.
Good Bites
Good Bites, a 70-seat halal restaurant at Bishan Sports Centre, has cute decor and excellent food.
Yakitori One
There is enough bite from cartilage and corn in the meatball, which I swirl in the chef’s secret dipping sauce, mixed with pasteurised egg yolk and grated cheese.
KeonBae
Highballs, priced from $6.80, are the highlight here, and diners can choose from those made with soju, shochu or whisky. Staff are on hand to help customers pair drinks with the fo...
Nasi Lemak Revival
Try these modern twists on the beloved hawker staple.
Jinjja Chicken
The K-Nasi Lemak is available until end-April at Jinjja Chicken branches and Jinjja Kitchen outlet at Changi Airport.
So Lemak
For the Grilled Nasi Lemak, coconut rice, ikan bilis, peanuts and sambal are wrapped into a pyramid using banana leaves. It launches in May at the Ang Mo Kio outlet.
Malayan Settlement
The arborio rice is cooked to order using pandan-infused vegetable broth and coconut milk.
The Kumpong Boys
Frozen chicken legs are brined for up to 12 hours to keep them juicy. The spice paste is prepared from scratch, using lemongrass, fresh ginger, shallot and garlic.
Kokoyo Nyonya Delights
Another crowd favourite is the Nasi Lemak Beef Rendang, which features collagen-packed beef shin.
Matcha Mania
Go mad over these innovative Japanese green tea creations.
Shimbashi Soba
There is also matcha tempura soba ($26.80, warm or chilled), with two pieces of tiger prawn tempura and vegetable tempura.
Mister Donut
Fans of the brand’s pon de ring doughnut can enjoy it in a second way with the Uji Matcha Pon De Sando, in which the doughnut is halved and filled with matcha cream.
Ardor
Launched in March, home-grown Ardor patisserie’s Matcha Mizu ($68 for a seven-inch cake) is probably the most elegant matcha cake on the market.
SuuKee Coffee
High-quality matcha powder is used to make the matcha spread in-house, and prices start at $4.20 for two pieces of crunchy matcha toast, or from $8.40 for a set with a 350ml hot dr...
Tonkatsu ENbiton
Introduced two months ago as a dessert at Tonkatsu ENbiton chain, this matcha daifuku ($5.50) is no ordinary mochi.
Old is gold
Don’t miss these favourites from our archives.
Hakka Leipopo
The creamy green lei cha does not contain tea. It is made with Thai sweet basil, fresh coriander, roasted peanuts and toasted white sesame seeds, lightly seasoned with salt and gro...
28 Noodles
Overall, the noodles are more than decent and I prefer this old-school taste over newfangled versions with ramen eggs or scallops on half-shell.
Biryani Concepts
The lip-smacking spicy biryani continues to be the star item. Options include biryani with Hyderabad chicken, jackfruit or brinjal.
Restaurant Jag
On the second floor of art gallery STPI, the 40-seat space is a much better canvas for chef Jeremy Gillon’s vegetable-forward cuisine.
Hapiha Mediterranean Taverna
The cuisine is Mediterranean with Greek, Albanian, Turkish and Italian influences.
Cheeky Bee Hoon
I start on my bowl of Signature Cheeky Bee Hoon and swoon. It is everything I want that day: a hot bowl of noodles in a rich stock full of oomph, filled with rice noodles, minced p...
808 Eating House
Never to be taken off the menu is Pickled Quail Eggs, which nails the flavours of vinegared pig trotters. It is the perfect starter, perking up the appetite.
Tracy's Sarawak Kitchen
The most underrated yet spectacular dish is the Mani Cai Fried Egg. Deep-fried dried prawns add savoury accents to the dish. An egg is added, but so quickly tossed over high heat, ...
Shamiana Restaurant
Pani Puri Shots, each holding a small amount of potato onion masala and served on shot glasses of a jeera (cumin) and mint infusion, make for an addictive textural delight.
New CBD eats
Escape from the corporate jungle at these eateries in the Central Business District.
Tomatillo Mexican Food & Bar
Offerings include Nachos & Guacamole (from $12), Tacos Al Pastor ($12 for two) and Chicken Enchiladas ($16 for three). Cocktails, including Margarita and Mojito, are priced at $16 ...
KeonBae
Highballs, priced from $6.80, are the highlight here, and diners can choose from those made with soju, shochu or whisky. Staff are on hand to help customers pair drinks with the fo...
Monts & Terroirs
At the store, prices of the Comte range from $5.30 to $6.20 for 100g. The 28-seat bistro offers cheese-sharing platters priced at $36 for a selection of five cheeses, good for thre...
ChefLam's Sichuan Cuisine
Restaurants offering the numbing food of Sichuan abound in Singapore, but a new brand is looking to make inroads by offering a wider range of the cuisine.
Autobar
The food menu draws from Thai, Chinese, Peranakan and Malay cuisines.
Nomada
Nomada features a contemporary spin on Spanish cuisine, inspired by Spanish chef Gonzalo Landin’s culinary journey and travels.
Yakiniku Gyubei
It offers value-for-money lunch sets from $13.90.
Scarpetta
True to the restaurant’s name – scarpetta means mopping up the sauce left on your plate with bread – every pasta dish is served with freshly baked schiacciata bread.
Yakitori One
There is enough bite from cartilage and corn in the meatball, which I swirl in the chef’s secret dipping sauce, mixed with pasteurised egg yolk and grated cheese.
Koko Cafe & Patisserie
My favourite cake is the classic strawberry shortcake ($10), layered with a moist vanilla sponge cake and fluffy whipped cream. A whole eight-inch version of the cake is available ...
Best eats of 2024
Run, don't walk to our picks for the best newcomers of 2024.
Yoshi's Kitchen
The Pandan Gula Melaka Lapis is inspired by ondeh ondeh, and has a shard of gula melaka embedded in the middle. When steamed, it mixes with the rice flour and takes on a molten tex...
Na Oh
In my seven visits to Na Oh since it opened, I have found the quality of the food to be consistently excellent. Skill and effort show on every plate, in every bowl.
Ami Patisserie
Eaten as soon as the croissant lands on the table or straight from the takeaway bag, the crisp outside yields to whirls of buttery lightness inside. There is a faint tang to the pa...
Choon Hoy Parlor
Choon Hoy Parlor’s soulful food, served in a comfortable, air-conditioned restaurant at fair prices, makes it the Best Mid-priced Restaurant of 2024.
Hayop Ni Manam
This crispy platter of pig parts – pork jowl and cheek at Filipino restaurant Hayop Ni Manam – is irresistible.
Pete's Place
The tiramisu is flawless. The balance between cake and cream, bitter and sweet is spot on.
Yelemon
Yelemon’s bold move to offer a less-conventional vegetable-fruit drink selection – deemed a healthier alternative to bubble tea – is to be applauded.
Somma
The dishes stay true to Febbrile’s zeal to present his homeland’s finest, and show his ability to elevate everyday produce without being ostentatious.
StraitsKitchen
Other evergreens that have remained constant include the laksa with a rich and coconutty gravy, double-boiled soup, charcoal-grilled satay and chicken wings.
Dearborn New Bahru
The advanced granola bowl ($15) is, in some ways, the apotheosis of Mr Kong’s six-year journey to perfect this craft. It is the granola bowl for people who do not like granola.
Tiramisu Treats To Try
Some eateries put their spin on the Italian dessert while others remain true to tradition.
Pete's Place
The tiramisu is flawless. The balance between cake and cream, bitter and sweet is spot on.
Puzzle Coffee at Dempsey Hill
Light, refreshing and not too sweet, the chia seed pudding is a nice alternative to the ubiquitous acai bowl that has overrun the island.
Da Paolo Gastronomia
The current specials are the matcha tiramisu cup, where Savoiardi biscuits are soaked in matcha tea and topped with matcha powder; and the festive fruitcake tiramisu (available til...
Cat & the Fiddle
The signature tiramisu cheesecake is made with mascarpone, cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers that provide a full-bodied coffee kick.
Ginger.Lily
A layer of cocoa powder forms the “edible soil”, along with chocolate twigs and a dried and pressed four-leaf clover, to complete the garden theme.
Casa Vostra
The tiramisu is both adult- and child-friendly, and you can sleep tight even after having it at dinner.
Chicco Pasta Bar
Get your camera ready for Chicco Pasta Bar’s pistachio and coffee mascarpone tiramisu, which comes with a cascading layer of creamy mascarpone topped with crunchy pistachio.
Sospiri
Coffee and Marsala wine-soaked ladyfingers are layered with creamy and light mascarpone, and dusted with cocoa powder.
Mad About Mochi
Get your fix of the soft and chewy Japanese confection.
Torori Tenshi no Warabimochi
The Singapore-exclusive matcha-flavoured warabimochi comes with a scoop of ice cream and a side of red bean and kinako.
Madam Ang KK
Three bao flavours incorporate soft and chewy mochi encased in a skin made with Japanese low-gluten flour, which enhances its bite and texture.
Cafe Usagi
Its offerings have expanded to include warabimochi and warabimochi ceremonial Uji matcha latte.
Maru Mochi
Signature options include azuki red bean, purple sweet potato, custard and black sesame.
iBread
Best eaten chilled, it is as soft and pliable as advertised – the mochi stretch score is 100.
Sinpopo Brand
Its extensive kueh range includes peanut-filled mochi and the more traditional muah chee coated in coarsely chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
Baristart
Up the ante and spring for the Espresso Mochi Ice Cream, which adds an espresso shot to pour over the mochi for a do-it-yourself affogato.
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Chicken Rice Renaissance
Find out which one is worth the calories.
Feng Sheng Kampong Chicken Rice & Steamboat
The lala claypot steamboat ($22++) is another winner. It is the kind of hearty satisfaction you will thank your lucky stars for at 3am, when the weather is finally cool enough to s...
Ming Kee Chicken Rice & Porridge
Many places dunk their poached chickens in ice water to stop the cooking, but this stall goes to the next level. When I peer through the glass panel of the stall, I see a block of ...
Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop
The chicken rice that comes with the wings is terrific, so infused with chicken (or chicken powder) flavour.
Today Kampung Chicken Rice Restaurant
The eatery is an ode to heritage hawker cuisine, as well as the historical significance of Tiong Bahru, which is Singapore’s first public housing estate.
Singabola Chicken Rice
The rice is decently cooked with a chewy texture and you can taste the individual grains. While not the tastiest, it has a reasonable level of flavour from shallots, garlic, old gi...
Sam Leong St. Chicken Rice
The eatery uses halal-certified chickens and automation in the kitchen to streamline the cooking processes.
Hai Ge Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice
The air-conditioned contemporary-meets-vintage themed outlet, which occupies the first storey of a shophouse unit in North Bridge Road, can seat 50 diners.
