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ure we like fine dining, but why wait for a special night out to have sublime meals? After all, the city Sis teeming with fun and fabulous (and affordable!) restaurants of all shapes and sizes—from cutesy brunch places to late-night cocktail bars with scrumptious .

SG Eats is a celebration of some 200 eateries that are solid, reliable and full of personality. You’ll find tons of affordable options, hidden finds and mid-range gems (with some blowout splurge places, too, of course).

We’ve also partnered with restaurant reservation engine Chope for this guide, so you can book a table the moment the inspiration strikes.

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Alfresco BBQ Brunch Burgers 12 13 14 15

Buffet Chinese Halal Healthy 16 18 19 20

Indian Korean Late Night Local 22 24 25 26

Noodles Steak 27 28 29 30

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4 SG Eats 2015

Alfresco Feel at one with nature

SPONSORED El Mero Mero #01-20 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St., 6337-1377, www.elmeromero.sg. Open daily noon-3pm, 5:30pm-1am This Mexican place does a modern take on The Halia traditional dishes. Classics include tuna tostadas and carnitas, and modern dishes like razor clam ceviche and braised pork belly . The courtyard is perfect for a mescal or South American wine.

SPONSOR ED Faber Bistro 101 Mount Faber Rd., 6377-9688, www. faberpeaksingapore.com. Open Mon-Thur 3-11pm; Fri 3pm-2am; Sat 11-2am; Sun 11am-11pm. $$

Nestled atop Mount Faber Park, this cozy corner Faber Bistro Sky Dining has approachable cafe like crayfish linguine pasta and hearty burgers with and bacon. The best part is chilling out with a glass of wine and looking over the city. The diet can wait. » See page 7

The Green Door Book your table at www.chope.co to earn 13A Dempsey Rd., 6479-5945. Open Mon-Thu dining dollars! 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am; Sun 1pm- midnight. $$ braised short rib with smoked cauliflower. It’s a This garden-inspired bar serves Western snacks great date spot and has a well-executed cocktail list. like hot cheesy fries and bacon marinated burger, New although they’ve introduced a Sunday brunch menu Prive @ Chijmes El Mero Mero full of staples. Try the kooky cocktail list. #01-35 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6776-0777, www.privechijmes.com.sg. $$ Grub Hill This outlet is still casual with easy favorites like Wagyu 30 Labrador Villa Rd., 6278-6364, www. 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave. 1, 6459-5743, www.grub. beef burgers, mushroom soup, stone-baked and com.sg. Open Tue-Fri 11am-3pm; Tue-Sun 5:30- facebook.com/TamarindHillSG. Open daily noon- fish & chips. One of the best parts of this outlet is their 3pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$ 10:30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. $ huge alfresco space, a prime spot for people watching. This Bishan Park eatery offers food that’s sustainably Set in a historic colonial building, this Thai place feels sourced where possible. The menu comprises Riders Cafe like a tropical resort. There are sophisticated, modern burgers, pastas and craft brews. They also do good 51 Fairways Dr., 6446-9819, www.riderscafe.sg. Thai plates like deep fried lobster in tamarind sauce, brunch on weekends. Open Sun-Thu 8am-9pm; Fri-Sat 8am-10pm. $ care of Thai chef Wanthana Nikonsaen. The cafe has a comprehensive weekend brunch Tanjong Beach Club The Halia menu—from the Blackstone Benedict to bircher muesli Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355, www. with fresh berries. It also offers a great view of horses tanjongbeachclub.com. Open Tue-Fri 11am- Cluny Rd., 8444-1148, www.thehalia.com. Open trotting by. Drive or take a cab. Mon-Thu noon-9:30pm; Fri noon-10pm; Sat 11pm; Sat-Sun 10am-noon. $$$ 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9:30pm. $$$ SPONSORED The convivial vibe here is a cross between beach diner and the classy French Riviera. There’s a The menu at this leafy place features Asian twists, Sky Dining such as roasted Asian spiced red wine kampong selection of salad, pasta, and grilled , but the 101 Mount Faber Rd., 6377-9633, www. weekend brunches are especially good. and Nyonya-style wagyu brisket . faberpeaksingapore.com. Open daily. $$ Nosh If you’re looking for an alternative meal, take that Wild Oats @ Punggol Park 9 Rochester Park, 6779-4644, www.nosh.com. special someone out in your personal cable car. There Punggol Park, 97 Hougang Ave. 8, 6858-2087, sg. Open Tue-Thu 6-10:30pm; Sun 6-10:30pm; are options for three- and four-course dinners that are www.facebook.com/WildOatsPunggolPark. Open Fri-Sat 6-11pm; Sat-Sun 10:30am-2:30pm. $$ tailored to your preferences. Plus, the views between Sun-Thu 4pm-midnight; Fri 4pm-1am; Sat 4pm- Mount Faber and Sentosa are second to none. 2am. $ A relaxed bistro set amongst a cluster of black- and-white colonial houses, creations range from » See page 7 By celebrity chef Wilin Low, the fusion cafe brims to Maryland crab with red coulis to the rafters. Expect dishes like otah bruschetta and drinks like lychee beer.

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Book your table at www.chope.co to earn dining dollars! Smokey’s BBQ & Grill Buckaroo BBQ & Grill Khek Community Guild Building Bukit Panjang, 921 Upper Bukit Timah Rd., 6754-2621, www. facebook.com/buckaroosg. Open Wed-Sun Wings 4-11pm; Mon 4-11pm. $ Plain, buffalo-style or fried with prawn This place may be out of the way, but Buckaroo’s , put aside your differences with this hearty southern US compels you to return. The definitive list. rings and chili smothered deep- wings are immensely satisfying—just ask the crowds who flock here. Eight Korean BBQ

Burnt Ends You can’t swing a bat without knocking into a 20 Teck Lim Rd., 6224-3933, www.burntends. Japanese restaurant in the Robertson Quay area, com.sg. Open Tue-Sat 11:45am-2pm; daily 6pm- but this BBQ establishment is a standout, despite midnight. $$$ the pretty ordinary setup (of black booth seats, dim Helmed by Australian chef David Pynt, who has lighting and wood accents). The Yazawa worked at St. John and Wine in London and are reason enough to warrant a return visit—many Noma in Copenhagen, this 18-seater dishes out a Japanese patrons frequent it, too. range of creative items like the Burnt Ends New sanger (stuffed with ) and onglet with Prime Gyu-Kaku Kko Kko Na Ra burnt ,. #01-01/02 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., 6333-4001, www.gyu-kaku.com.sg. Open daily noon- Chicken Up Carnivore Brazilian Churrascaria 2:30pm, 5:30-11pm. $$$ A great place to get your late-night Korean #01-80 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 This is a fun place to hit with friends. Gyu-Kaku (“horn chicken fix alongside boozy soju-infused Bayfront Ave., 6688-7429, www.carnivore.com. of the bull” in Japanese) was one of the first few watermelon cocktails. 48 Tanjong Pagar Rd., sg. Open Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat noon- places in Singapore to bring in (Japanese 6327-1203, www.facebook.com/chickenup. $ 1am. $$ barbeque). Options include the prime Wagyu beef and At this laid-back Brazilian BBQ buffet joint, the skilled prime Wagyu plate, the latter being a fair bit pricier. Kko Kko Na Ra meat-wielding passadors come to you and carve The no-frills mom and pop shop serves great directly onto your plate. The buffet includes meat and Smokey’s BBQ & Grill Korean-style wings slathered in soy and fish, as well as a appetizers, like the Brazilian black 73 Joo Chiat Place, 6345-6914, www. sweet-spicy sauce. 68 Tanjong Pagar Rd., bean stew . smokeysbbq.com.sg. Open Tue-Fri 3-11pm; Sat- 6225-9282, www.kkokkonara.com. $ Sun 11am-11pm. $$ No. 5 Emerald Hill Eight Korean BBQ The decor lends a homely vibe to what looks like a The legendary prawn paste (har cheong gai) #02-79/90 The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St., traditional American house. Order St chicken wings have been leaving a mark in 6222-2159, www.8koreanbbq.com. Open Mon- Louis pork spare and Angus beef short rib from the wings hall of fame since 1991. 5 Emerald Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-10:30pm; Sat-Sun the in-house custom-made smoker or steaks from the Hill Rd., 6732-0818, www.facebook.com/ 11:30am-10:30pm. $$ grill. If you have been hunting for a place in Singapore No5EmeraldHill. $ Featuring raw brick walls and stools resembling that does American barbecue well, we’ve got a mini drums, this edgy restaurant offers thick-cut winner here. Whampoa BBQ Seafood & Berkshire pork, USDA prime beef and Australian Chicken Wing New wagyu in a variety of creative marinades. The house Sugarhall A hidden treasure among local chicken wing specialty is the Eight Colours Set, which comes with 102 Amoy St., 6222-9102, www.sugarhall.sg. insiders, this hawker stall has juicy barbecued complimentary banchan, as well as Berkshire pork in Open Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight. $$$ glazed wings with a charred flavor.#01-83 eight different flavors: wine, original, , garlic, Part grill and part rum bar, this restaurant serves up Whampoa Makan Place, 90 Whampoa Dr. $ , curry, miso and red pepper paste. legit modern American food. With lots of wood, red Wings World beams, exposed light fixtures and large communal Japanese BBQ Yakiniku Yazawa New Die-hard buffalo wing lovers should head to tables, it’s got a come-and-let-loose vibe to it. On the this joint with four levels of spiciness and 13 #01-01 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6235-2941, menu are simple but hearty mains like the pork chop different flavors.214 East Coast Rd., 6247- www.yazawameat.com. Open daily 6-11:30pm. and whole spring chicken, while the bar has a rum list 7477, www.wingsworld.com.sg. $ $$ and cocktails like the rum Negroni.

8 SG Eats 2015

Brunch Almost certainly the best meal of the week

Coffee Symmetry When the day gets tough, grab a cuppa at any of these stellar java hangouts.

Open Door Policy Common Man Coffee Roasters The New Black

Chye Seng Huat Hardware Common Man Coffee Roasters This one’s a no-brainer for its cool hardware- #01-00 22 Martin Rd., 6836-4695, www. inspired decor and Papa Palheta brews. 150 commonmancoffeeroasters.com. Open daily Grab life by the fork. Tyrwhitt Rd., 6396-0609, 8am-7pm. $$ www.cshhcoffee.com. $ This cafe and roastery offers a mean cappuccino as Book your table at www.chope.co to earn jimmy monkey well as brunch specials like the ever-popular Turkish dining dollars! Common Man , which features phyllo- It’s one of the first spots kitted out with a wrapped soft-boiled organic egg, crispy , olives & coveted Slayer coffee machine that brews and bread. New mostly South American beans. #01-51 One- Ronin 17 St. Open Tue-Sun 8am-8pm. $ North Residences, 9 One-North Gateway, Kith (Quayside Isle) 6777-8470, www.jimmymonkey.com. $ #01-08 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove, 31 Ocean The folks behind The Plain and The Bravery bring you this hidden gem along Hong Kong Street. The all-day The New Black Way, 6734-9007, www.kith.com.sg. Open Wed- breakfast joint has no signage, no email address, no Only go here if you’re feeling rich. Aside Sun 8am-10pm; Mon 8am-10pm. $$ phone number, just walk on in for your brunch and from the futuristic store look, it Simple and unpretentious, this popular all-day dining coffee fix. Aside from generously-stuffed , peddles brews by roasters from all over the spot offers gorgeous views of the marina, as well we love the way they do their eggs with a choice of world. 1 Circular Rd., 6443-0332, www. as bites like pork belly fried eggs, mixed berries sides like bacon, and portobello mushrooms. thenewblack.asia. $ and mascarpone , and a vegetarian breakfast for those who prefer their greens. Pair your Nylon Coffee Roasters Spruce dishes with their locally-roasted coffee. One of the most-established local coffee 320 Tanglin Rd., 6836-5528, www.spruce.com. sg. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun micro-roasters, it specializes in blends from El Open Door Policy Salvador and Kenya. #01-40 4 Everton Pk., 9am-10:30pm. $$ 19 Yong Siak St., 6221-9307, www.odpsingapore. 6220-2330, www.nyloncoffee.sg. $ com. Open Mon, Wed-Fri noon-3:30pm, 6-11pm; This restaurant/bar/ flanked by greenery in an Sat-Sun 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. $$$ offbeat location comprises an intimate indoor dining Toby’s Estate space, with a private dining room and a room/ Boasting waterfront views of the river, this Chef Daniele Sperindio has proven his dinner skills at wine cellar. The garden-like alfresco area is also place is perfect for lazy weekends. Highlights this industrial-chic restaurant. But their new brunch pleasant. But the bigger draw is the food, including include the piccolo latte and the Rodyk blend. menu and sun-drenched space is reason to return in plates like ahi tuna tartare and thick burgers. #01-03/04 8 Rodyk St., 6636-7629, www. the day time, as is the menu of hearty options like tobysestate.com.sg. $ croque madame and breakfast burgers. Symmetry

New #01-01 9 Jalan Kubor, 6291-9901, www. PS Cafe (Ann Siang) symmetry.com.sg. Open Mon 10:30am-9pm; #02-02 45 Ann Siang Rd., 9797-0648, www. Tue-Thu 10:30am-11pm; Fri 10:30am-midnight; pscafe.com. Open Mon-Fri 11:30pm-midnight; New Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. $$ 40 Hands Sat-Sun 9:30am-midnight. Cafe. #01-12 78 Yong Siak St., 6225-8545. Tucked away on a little street in Kampong Glam, this Nestled next to the entrance of Ann Siang Hill Park, Open daily 8am-7pm. $$ eatery by Le Cordon Bleu grad Abby Lim is a cool this two‑story cafe serves up food for any time of space with a great brunch menu (the The coffee here has always been the main attraction. the day. We particularly love this outlet for their is killer). This is a good bet for dinner too, with dishes Moderately-priced and an advocate for the greater no-children policy, making brunch a boozier affair. like quinoa salad with cranberries. good, brunch here is a treat, too, with overflowing Among traditional brunch items, they serve signature plates full of steaks, poached salmon, pastas and the spicy shakshuka, a hearty baked egg and eggs. dish with spicy chorizo, and feta.

10 SG Eats 2015 Burgers The messier, the better

in wooden booths with rock legend’s guitars flanking the walls, don’t miss the huge juicy burgers like the Original Legendary with 10oz of meat, bacon, cheddar and onion rings. » See page 2 The Market Grill &Made DB Bistro Moderne 208 Telok Ayer St., 6221-3323, www. themarketgrill.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am- 2:30pm, 6-11pm. $$$ The industrial looking space features an open-concept kitchen, zinc counters and a 1.5-meter long lobster tank. In the kitchen is executive chef Colin West who puts out a straightforward menu of juicy burgers and grills. The food is simple, but flawlessly executed. Omakase Burger #01-05 200 Turf Club Rd., 6763-2698, www. omakaseburger.com. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am- 3:30pm, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. $ Hard Rock Cafe This casual, self-serve joint specializes in burgers such as the deluxe cheeseburger, with grilled onions and An impressive, well-oiled machine courtesy of mushrooms. They also offer sweet fries, truffle Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud that’s awash with fries, cheese fries and onion rings. The communal soft lighting and dark wood accents; it’s got C-shaped table is a great space for large groups. just the right mix of elements that’s unpretentious. The menu isn’t full of snooty dishes but hearty Potato Head Folk New The Market Grill burgers in various incarnations like the addictive 36 Keong Saik Rd., 6327-1939, original db burger. www.pttheadfolk.com. Open Tue-Sun 11am- midnight. $$ &Made New #01-04/05/06 Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Rd., 6690- Dojo The first international outpost of this lifestyle bar 7566, www.andmade.sg. Open Sun-Thu 10am- 72 Circular Rd., 6438-4410, www.facebook.com/ occupies four floors of an old Chinese shophouse. 10pm; Fri-Sat 10-1am. $$ dojo.sg. Open Mon-Sat 11am-9:30pm. $ Expect plenty of gourmet burgers and booze in a The casual Yankee burger-and-fries joint is The squeezy 30-seater does gourmet burgers and lots vintage-inspired and whimsical environment. It also re-imagined with European sensibility. Gourmet of pork dishes like Kaiju, packed with mushrooms, has a cocktail joint serving twists on classics, as well goods include the B burger, with beef and Comte cheese, a pork patty and a three-mushroom sauce; as the rooftop garden with lots of quirky tiki libations. cheese, sandwiches and . End on a sweet note and the protein-filled Sumo, made with a pork patty, with such as hot lava cake and battered pork belly and roasted dressing. by Wild Rocket waffles. Plus, wines are better quality than at Snacks include fried potato and pork , pork #02-01 Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Rd., 6763- a lot of upscale restaurants. steak with onion rings and pork nuggets. 1547, www.facebook.com/RelishByWildRocket. Open Mon-Fri noon-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am- Bergs Gourmet Burgers Fatboy’s The Burger Bar 10:30pm. $ #01-01 Far East Square, 137 Amoy St., 6438- 187 Upper Thomson Rd., 6252-8780, www. Known for its quirky, over-the-top burgers, Relish has 6505, www.bergsburgers.com. Open Mon-Fri fatboys.sg. Open Mon-Thu 4pm-midnight; Fri- made a name for itself with established favorites such 11am-10pm; Sat noon-9pm. $ Sun noon-midnight. $ as the BBQ char siew pork open burger, Ram-Lee beef You’ll only find wholesome burgers here with This low-key, American-style diner gets especially burger and the Wild Rocket beef burger with sun-dried sauces, marinades and patties made in-house. The packed on weekends. We suggest the Basterd tomato relish and Sarawak pepper . There’s also burger flavors show distinct Asian influences (with and Bolly Wooly, handsome in both presentation and a selection of pasta and salad to choose from. ingredients like garam masala and size. Service isn’t anything to shout about, but it’s a sauce). Try the Miss Piggy with edam cheese, bacon good spot for fantastic burgers. They also offer mean Roadhouse and aioli. milkshakes and affordable beer. 13 Dempsey Rd., 6476-2922, www.facebook. com/roadhouseSG. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am- DB Bistro Moderne SPONSORED 3:30pm, 6:30-11pm; Sat-Sun 9am-11pm. $$ #B1-48 Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Hard Rock Cafe You’ll fine American diner grub like burgers, as Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8525, #04-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235- well as a range of starters and desserts here. The www.dbbistro.com. Open Mon noon-10pm; 5232, www.hardrock.com/cafes/singapore. Terminator Challenge, involving six Wagyu patties, Tue-Fri noon-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am- Open Tue-Thu, Sun 11-1am; Mon, Fri-Sat bacon, six cheese slices, jalapeno chilies and a in 10pm. $$$ 11-3am. $ twenty minutes, gets you on their Wall of Fame. Decked out in music memorabilia, this spot is a go-to for classic American food and live music. Decked out

SG Eats 2015 11 Buffet Come on an empty stomach

Always hungry. Carousel

Book your table at www.chope.co to earn dining dollars!

Basilico 2/F The Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Rd., 6725-3232, www.regenthotels.com. Open Mon- Sat 6:30am-10pm; Sun 7am-10pm. $$ Basilico is the kind of swish outfit that you can count on to impress a hot date with an appetite. But it’s not just the inviting atmosphere that keeps us coming back. The seasonal menu of Italian classics (both buffet and a la carte) has something to do with that, as does the extensive wine list. They also Greenhouse do mean weekend brunches and their cheese & wine nights are legendary. Greenhouse continues to be the place everybody talks about Carousel 3/F The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 when it comes to yourself silly. The place is Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Rd., 6589- Raffles Ave., 6434-5288, www.ritzcarlton.com. pretty sleek and modern but has the same feel as 7799, www.carouselbuffet.com.sg. Open daily Open daily 6:30am-10:30pm. $$ most other hotel buffets. 6-10am, noon-2pm, 3:30-5:30pm, 6:30- With its sophisticated ambience and fabulous spread Marriott Café 10:30pm. $$ of international favorites, Greenhouse has never let G/F Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd., Dig into an extensive international buffet at this us down. Their Seafood Buffet Night, which happens 6831-4605, www.singaporemarriott.com. Open halal-certified crowd favorite. There’s always every Friday and Saturday, is pretty amazing, with Mon-Sat 6-11am, noon-2:30pm, 3-5:30pm; daily something different to expect during breakfast, an endless supply of oysters and lobster. Also, their 6:30-10pm; Sun noon-3pm, 3:30-5:30pm. $$ lunch, high and dinner, from to maki sunday brunch with free flow Champagne, wine, beer rolls and freshly-made pasta and risotto. Also, with and selected cocktails is among the biggest and best. This popular cafe is known for its sumptuous buffet three dessert counters, you’ll probably spend a lot of spreads, which comprise a premium selection of time hanging around for the sweet stuff. Ikoi Japanese Restaurant chilled New Zealand half-shell oysters; poached #01-01 Hotel Miramar, 401 Havelock Rd., lobster and crayfish on ice; roast rib eye; and a Edge 6887-3788, www.miramar.com.sg. Open daily delectable dessert selection. 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-11pm. $ One-Ninety 6826-8240, www.panpacific.com. Open daily It isn’t easy getting a reservation for this Japanese Four Seasons Hotel, 190 Orchard Blvd., 6831- 6-10:30am, 6:30-10:30pm; Mon-Fri noon- a la carte buffet. And for good reason: it’s a great 7250, www.fourseasons.com. Open daily 2:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-4pm. $$ deal. For $38, you get thick slices of sashimi, , 6:30am-10:30pm. $$ The next time you’re looking for a full‑on session of tempura and dishes. feasting, keep this 350-seat all‑day dining restaurant An institution of sorts, this restaurant is famous for in mind. There’s something to be said for sheer its lavish buffets and sumptuous Champagne brunch variety, and with seven different open concept 1/F Parkroyal on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering on Sundays. But come here anytime and you will get kitchens, they’ve got everything from to St., 6809-8899, www.parkroyalhotels.com. good food and great service. If you’re not sure what Indian and chargrilled satay, not to mention Open Sun-Thu 6:30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 6:30- to order from their extensive menu, try the One- steaks and a dessert spread. 2am. $$ Ninety with seafood and quail eggs, Wagyu beef burger and Milanese-style Kurobuta pork chop. With floor-to-ceiling windows and three Flavours At Zhongshan Park openkitchens, this modern and stylish restaurant Seasonal Tastes Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park, 16 Ah predominantly dishes out Asian dishes with hearty 32/F The Westin Singapore, Asia Square Hood Rd., 6808-6846, www.ramadasingapore. International fare. If the food isn’t displayed, Tower 2, 12 Marina View, 6922-6968, www. com. Open Mon-Fri 6am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 6am- everything is made fresh and a-la-minute so you can thewestinsingapore.com. Open daily 6:30am- 11pm. $$ enjoy signatures like fried jumbo prawn, Indonesian- midnight. $$ The themed weekend buffets here are a fun touch, style and . with Peranakan favorites like babi pongteh and a The Westin’s signature dining concept boasts DIY folded bao station. Everything’s pretty casual The Line stunning panoramic views of the city, along with five and the airy space is great for large groups. There’s Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 interactive kitchens including an amazing dessert also lots of seafood and a high-tea buffet doling out Grove Rd., 6213-4275, www.shangri-la. section that features old-school treats like kueh lapis more Peranakan favorites. com. Open daily 5-1am. $$ and all sorts of other sweets. If you’re a seafood lover, go for their Sunday brunch. With its 16 theater kitchens, including Japanese, Chinese, Western, crustacean and dessert, The Line

12 SG Eats 2015 Chinese It’s more than just dim sum and Chinese tea

Forest Dim Sum They say it’s Asian tapas, we think these morsels are so much more.

Restaurant Home Si Dou Hua

Cassia Imperial Treasure Cuisine G/F Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, 6591-5045, #04-22 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., 6836- www.capellahotels.com. Open daily noon- 6909, www.imperialtreasure.com. Open Mon-Fri Yan Ting 2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$$ 11:30am-3pm, 6-10:30pm; Sat 11am-2:30pm; The tasteful decor, with gorgeous screens carved Sat-Sun 6-11pm; Sun 10:30am-2:30pm. $$ Hai Tien Lo with flower-like motifs and plush sofas in delicate If you’re willing to brave the crowd, you’ll be It’s an all-you-can-eat affair during the buffet shades of gray and lilac is only the start. Refined rewarded with good, . We love the on weekends. There are tons of classics modern Chinese dishes like wok-fried lobster array of starters including the chilled thousand layer and free-flow Champagne.3/F Pan Pacific medallions with goose liver and seafood poached pig’s ears and the rich glutinous and cream crab. Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., 6826-8240, rice match the attentive, discreet service. www.panpacific.com/en/singapore. $$ Restaurant Home Jade Garden 392 Upper Bukit Timah Rd., 6465-1698, www. This sophisticated restaurant often has a 5/F Marina Square, Mandarin Oriental, restauranthome.com.sg. Open daily noon-3pm, month-long waitlist—but it’s worth it, with Singapore, 5 Raffles Ave., 6885-3500, www. 6-11pm. $$ over 50 dishes including liu sha bao ( mandarinoriental.com. Open Mon-Fri noon- Chef Tan Yong Hua specializes in dishes like Peking bun) and other favorites. G/F The Fullerton 2:30pm; daily 6:30-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am- duck barbecued with lychee wood and braised Hotel, 1 Fullerton Sq., 6877-8188, www. 3:30pm. $$ with pork knuckle. He makes almost fullertonhotel.com. $$ Expect only the best at this elegant restaurant, with everything from scratch, including a super smooth a wide selection of dishes. Of note are the egg bean with paste. Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant BBQ meat platters, wasabi prawns and double‑boiled Well-known dim sum specialist has a wide soups. The weekend dim sum brunches, served with SPONSORED range of Hong Kong and Shanghai-style bites Ruinart Champagne, has faultless food and service. like the signature mee sua kueh and fresh xiao Si Chuan Dou Hua long bao. 191 Jalan Besar, 6225-7788, www. 60/F UOB Plaza, 80 Raffles Place, 6535- sweechoon.com. $ Crystal Jade Golden Palace 6006, www.sichuandouhua.com. Open daily #05-22/24 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6734- 11:30am-10:30pm. Tim Ho Wan 6866, www.crystaljade.com. Open Mon-Sat It’s all about authentic Sichuan and Cantonese The first overseas outpost of the famed Michelin- 11:30am-3:30pm, 6-11pm; Sun 10:30am- food in this elegant restaurant decorated with lots of starred Hong Kong dim sum institution, this one 3:30pm. $$ Oriental artifacts. Everything is serene, including the always has lines out the door. Don’t miss the This fine dining outlet of the Crystal Jade Group is presentation of classic recipes like boiled sliced fish in signature baked with BBQ pork. #01-29A super luxurious. Authentic Cantonese and Teochew sauce and minced meat in Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 6251-2000, dishes with a twist are healthier than most options sour and spicy stock. www.timhowan.com. $ and include roast meats, rice with scallops » See page 32 and cold crab. There is a notable wine list to boot. Yan Ting Replete with stained glass panels and plush Forest Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant booths, this place is super luxe. Expect 3/F Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard G/F Equarius Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577- excellent and the famed Rd., 6831-4605, www.singaporemarriott.com. 7788, www.rwsentosa.com. Open Mon-Sat noon- weekend dim sum brunch. 1/F The St Regis Open daily 11am-3pm; Sun-Thu 6-10pm; Fri-Sat 2:30pm; daily 6-10:30pm; Sun noon-3pm. $$ Singapore, 29 Tanglin Rd., 6506-6887, 6-11pm. $$ www.yantingrestaurant.com. $$$ Chef Sam Leong flexes his culinary muscle with an This Cantonese establishment is swanky, featuring a open kitchen pumping out dishes with Thai and dramatic gold and black color scheme and antique Japanese influences. Items include the steamed cod displays. Best known for their Peking duck, the dim fillet with ginger flower and leaves and sum (think golden barbecue pork and deep- stewed oxtail in red wine sauce. fried shrimp rolls) crafted by Hong Kong native chef Chan Lam Pang are also hits.

SG Eats 2015 13 Halal Not only served on leaves

1 Market By Chef Wan #04-45/49 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd., 6341-9159, www.facebook. com/1marketbychefwan. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am- 10pm. $$ The first offering in Singapore from well-known Malaysian celeb chef Wan is a sprawling, 450-seat Southeast Asian buffet establishment in Orchard. It serves dishes from , , Cambodia and with signatures like braised mutton and crab in coconut sauce. There are also a la minute , , kueh and laksa stations, as well as a dessert spread with both Western treats Straits Kitchen Casa Bom Vento like blueberry and Asian confections such as Nonya kueh. Badoque Sharing your food is Simpang Bedok, 298 Bedok Rd., 6446- always optional. 6928, www.facebook.com/badoquecafeSG. Open daily noon-11pm. $ Book your table at www.chope.co to earn This bistro has an appealing cozy vibe with both dining dollars! indoor and alfresco areas, offering Asian fusion and Western dishes. The wood-heavy and concrete New interiors are cool without trying too hard and the New Shah Alam Restaurant food, including mains like duck puttanesca and 20-21 Circular Rd., 6536-6781. Open daily. $ Badoque steak, are modern and hearty. This no-frills coffee shop specializing in has few faults. The simple menu consists of Indian- Bumbu Restaurant Muslim staples like , , and 44 Kandahar St., 6392-8628, www.bumbu.com. , but the runaway winners are the sg. Open Tue-Sun 11am-3pm, 6-10pm. $ which come in huge portions. The spicy sauces are Simple and rustic, this shophouse eatery near Arab daring and robust, a welcome change from the Street houses an eclectic mix of nostalgic wooden typical, underseasoned plate. antique furnishings and carvings. The food is Indonesian, Peranakan and Thai—tuck into tahu telor, Straits Kitchen with their special chili, belachan rice and G/F Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Rd., 6732- beef rendang. 1234, www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants. New Shah Alam Restaurant com. Open Mon-Fri 6:30-10:30am, noon- Casa Bom Vento 2:30pm; daily 6:30-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 6:30- 477 Joo Chiat Rd., 6440-0196, www.facebook. 11pm, 12:30-3pm. $ com/CasaBomVentoRestaurant. Open Thu-Sun Gurame Indonesian Restaurant 11 Changi Coast Walk, 6542-2038, www. Singapore street hawker food is cooked a la minute 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-10pm; Mon 11:30am- gurame.com.sg. Open daily 11:30-3pm, in the swish premises of this designer buffet 2:30pm, 5:30-10pm. $ 6-9:30pm, 6-10pm. $ restaurant. It’s a winning concept—you get to peruse This charming spot decked out with simple wooden and choose from authentic Chinese, Malay and Indian This joint offers up a variety of as furntiture serves up authentic Peranakan favorites , as well as a dazzling dessert bar. accompaniments to delicious signature dishes like like ayam buah keluak, Nyonya chap chye and the fried gurame fish and Indonesian favorites like house specialties, the Devil’s curry and grilled baby Vintage Delicafe , a Sundanese salad. The location is rather stingray with black peppercorns and curry leaves. 66 Bussorah St., 6297-9591, www. inaccessible but the calming sea view and overall vintagedelicafe.com.sg. Open Tue-Sun 5:30- Fika Cafe & Bistro quality are worth the trip. 9:30pm. $ #01-20 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6336- There are homemade Western grills and pastas here, 7234, www.fikacafe.com. Open Mon-Wed Koh Nangkam Southern Thai Restaurant such as the Aglio Olio, grilled salmon and braised 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11am- lamb shank. Although the decor is minimal, the place Jalan Kledek, 6392-2172. Open Mon-Fri noon- 11pm. $ also has a great alfresco area for afternoon coffees. This pretty bistro with simple Ikea-like curvy white 11pm; Sat-Sun 2-11pm. $ chairs and dark wood tables offers full-on traditional This place serves up tasty Thai dishes, with must-trys Swedish meals, like the creamy and mushroom like their pandan chicken and stir-fried leaves pasta, baked potato stuffed with shrimp, fish roe and with meats and rice. The space is a little bit of a hole dill and, of course, homemade . in the wall, so keep your eyes peeled.

14 SG Eats 2015 Healthy Being virtuous never tasted so good

Hotpot VeganBurg Double dipping is highly encouraged.

wholesome dishes, some of which are meat-free. There are various set lunch options with offerings like roasted mushroom soba with truffle oil and seed-crusted seabass. There’s a decent selection of wine here, too. Original Sin #01-62 Chip Bee Gardens, 43 Jalan Merah Saga, 6475-5605, www.originalsin.com.sg. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm. $$ This stylish, perennially crowded Mediterranean Hotpot Kingdom establishment makes you wonder why restaurants bother serving meat at all. No matter how strict your Hotpot Kingdom dietary requirements, the friendly and knowledgeable This MBS hotpot restaurant is premium, with 7 Sensations staff will to recommend something suitable. Best ingredients like Kagoshima wagyu beef. We’re 279 Jalan Besar, 6298-8198, www.7-sensations. bets include the risotto of the day, the mezze platter in it for the 10 different types of flavorful com. Open Tue-Sun 11am-3pm, 6-9:30pm. $ and moussaka, a veggie -like dish. . #B1-01B The Shoppes at Marina Bay This vegetarian restaurant prides itself on serving up Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7722, www. New healthy, holistic, yet flavorful food. There are various Tangerine hotpotkingdom.com. $$ culinary elements on the menu, from Peranakan 1 Espa, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa cuisine to Japanese to Western fare. Wash your meal Gateway, 6577-6688, www.rwsentosa.com. Imperial Treasure Steamboat down with a range of non-dairy and freshly Open daily 10am-10pm. $$$ Restaurant squeezed organic juices. Plus, there’s an array of You’ll definitely feel a lot more virtuous after dining We love the 12-condiment rack they plonk eggless desserts like the tiramisu for sweet cravings. at this bright and airy restaurant, which is nestled down to create your own . Plus, freeflow top up of broth never hurt.#01- New in the tranquility of Espa. The eatery has Thai celeb Afterglow chef Ian Kittichai serve as consulting chef, and 21/23 TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset 24 Keong Saik Rd., 6224-8921, www.facebook. offers dishes with Thai influences using the freshest Rd., 6732-8231, www.imperialtreasure. com/afterglowsg. Open Mon, Wed-Sat noon- produce, so everything’s light, nutritious and healthy, com. $$ 11pm; Tue 5:30-11pm. $ of course. Dishes like Thai-inspired sous vide pork and The Mushroom Pot Raw food takes center stage at this hipster-friendly, Asian-style sea bass and salsa veer on the small side, Known for the wild mushroom hotpot buffet, industrial-chic space. Try interesting creations like so expect to order lots. the place serves a selection of imported a deconstructed sushi bowl with avocado and mushrooms like golden fried shitake and miso dressing and raw blueberry cheesecake with VeganBurg Thai-spiced mushrooms. #01-05 Singapore macadamia and cashew nuts. 44 Jalan Eunos, 6844-6868., www.veganburg. Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, 6342- com Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-10pm; Sun 3320, www.mushroompot.com. $ Living Cafe & Deli 10:30am-10pm. $ 779 Bukit Timah Rd., 6468-4482, www. VeganBurg describes its concept as a “fast food Shabu Shabu On-Yasai balancedlivingasia.com. Open Mon-Thu 11am- revolution”—quick, healthy and delicious food, With six soup bases, this place has a hotpot 7pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun with an eco-friendly ambience. Their burger buns buffet that covers ingredients like pork belly, 9am-8pm. $ are made of organic wholemeal grains and their pork collar, beef chuck roll and wagyu chuck The idea of eating unprocessed and uncooked food vegan patties contain no dairy, gluten, preservatives roll. #01-03/04 Chijmes, 30 Victoria St., might not make you leap for joy, but over here the or trans fat. Best of all, these goodies are served 6336-4002, www.on-yasai.com.sg. $ food is kept interesting with grilled guacamole in environmentally-conscious tin boxes, not Tsukada Nojo wraps and wholemeal veggie pizzas. The white- unnecessarily wrapped in paper. This cozy 30-seater specializes in bijin washed setting is zen and everything about the cafe nabe or “beauty pot” so everything come feels welcoming, from the cheery wait-staff to the Whole Earth Vegetarian Restaurant with white, collagen-rich pudding pieces pretty dessert counter. 76 Peck Seah St., 6323-3308, www.wholeearth. that turn into a creamy golden broth. com.sg. Open daily 11am-3pm, 5:30-10pm. $ Onaka at ARC #03-81 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard If Whole Earth can make Peranakan and Thai food Rd., 9129-0244, www.facebook.com/ #01-32 Alexandra Retail Centre, 460 Alexandra vegetarian—and do it this well—you have one less TsukadaNojoSingapore.ap. $ Rd., 6270-2012, www.facebook.com/Onaka. excuse not to go meatless for a day. There’s a range at.ARC. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat of favorites, such as the shitake mushroom Nyonya 10:30am-10pm. $ curry, homemade beancurd assam pedas and olive This health-oriented restaurant is one of Alexandra that is delicious enough to make you forget Retail Centre’s more stylish offerings, specializing in that you haven’t touched meat for the entire meal.

SG Eats 2015 15 Indian No naan-sense, okay?

Brinda’s #01-3533 162 Bukit Merah Central, 6274-6327, www.brindas.com.sg. Open daily. $ Rang Mahal Brinda’s offers a wide range of North and South Indian cuisine in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Open 24 hours every single day of the year, the wholesome diner prides itself on being the go-to place to satisfy late night cravings for Indian cuisine. D’Bell New 43 North Canal Rd., 6536-4046, www.dbell. sg. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Thu 6-11pm; Sat 6pm-midnight. $ This modern Indian resto-lounge has Southern and Northern Indian dishes, many reinvented with a The Song of D’Bell lighter, healthier take in mind­­—so don’t expect and . Dishes like the Tawa Wali Fish Chennai Express­—grilled fish cubes with coconut and curry leaf paste—are flavorful, while the lounge upstairs People who love to eat are has a full-service bar playing loungey Buddha always the best people. Bar-esque tunes. Indian Curry House Book your table at www.chope.co to earn dining dollars! 27 Upper East Coast Rd., 6442-0910, www. indiancurryhouse.com.sg. Open daily 11:30am- 2:30pm, 6-10:30pm. $ Pind Balluchi Bar & Grill One of the better North Indian restaurants in #01-15 3B River Valley Rd., 6337-7350, www. town, the fuss-free joint—with its wooden seats pindballuchi.com.sg. Open Mon-Tue 6pm-1am; and tables—is great for its main tandoori dishes, Wed-Fri 6pm-3am; Sat noon-3am; Sun noon- including the homemade honey paneer 1am. $$ Saha Signature Indian Restaurant & Bar tikka, as well as wonderful sides. At Singapore’s first outlet of this popular restaurant chain from India, dig into fine incarnations of Punjabi seared foie gras and cheesecake. Kinara North West Frontier Cuisine classics in an elegant and modern setting with dishes Although it may not be as robust as the real deal, 57 Boat Quay, 6533-0412, www. such as galouti , minced lamb patties, bhatti it’s an interesting new twist on a usually spicy thekinaragroup.com. Open daily 11:30am- chicken, chicken marinated in yogurt and rose petals, cuisine. 2:30pm, 6-11pm. $$ and tandoori . Kinara’s large swing at the entrance is hard to miss. Samy’s Curry Restaurant The decor is charmingly Old World, with exotic Rang Mahal 25 Dempsey Rd., 6472-2080, www.samyscurry. cutlery, furniture and little nooks in the walls for tea 3/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., com. Open Mon, Wed-Sun 11am-3pm, 6-10pm. $ lights. The mildly spicy leg of lamb with yogurt is the 6333-1788, www.rangmahal.com.sg. Open daily Since 1970, Samy’s has been offering finger licking star dish. The naan basket (with plain, butter, garlic noon-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$$ curries in an unassuming and casual environment, and Kashmiri ) makes a tasty accompaniment, This long-standing (since 1971) fine dining Indian and even the profusion of trendy eateries hasn’t while the kulfi is a good dessert choice. restaurant serves regional Indian cuisine (North, made a dent in Samy’s popularity. Don’t miss the South and coastal), signature creations are the hot house specialties, curry, masala chicken Mustard stone tandoori lamb chops, palak paneer and the and mysore mutton, as well as tandoori prawns and 32 Race Course Rd., 6297-8422, www. robust lamb dish, raarha gosht. There are excellent fish cutlet. mustardsingapore.com. Open Sun-Fri and extensive vegetarian options too. 11:30am-3pm, 6-10:45pm; Sat 11:30am-4pm, The Song of India 6-10:45pm. $ Saha Signature Indian New 33 Scotts Rd., 6836-0055, www.thesongofindia. There’s no shortage of decent Indian eateries along Restaurant & Bar com. Open daily noon-3pm, 6-11pm. $$ Race Course Road, and this restaurant specializing 9A Duxton Hill, 6223-7321, www.saha.sg. Open Set in a restored black-and-white colonial-style in Bengali and Punjabi cuisine is one of its brightest Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-11pm. $$ house, this palatial establishment boasts designer stars, occupying a modest space in the shadow of its This modern and innovative Indian restaurant takes flatware and cutlery, chandeliers and silk curtains. bigger and better known neighbors. Service, while the country’s rich culinary heritage and flips it round The menu is equally striking, with inventive dishes good, plays second fiddle to the mouthwatering to present traditional Indian dishes with a Western like star -perfumed foie gras crafted with food. You’d do well to order yourself the rich and twist. As one of India’s award-winning and lauded premium ingredients. Top that off with warm and spicy coconut prawn curry, a moreish dal tadka and chefs, Abhijit Saha creates dishes like Kakori lamb efficient service, and it’s no mystery why regulars kosha mansho (sauteed ). roulade, new age paneer mataar, kasoor methi keep coming back for more.

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[email protected] www.mcgettigans.com grilled chicken dish that’s cooked a la minute with and rice . This is a low-key Korean Korean joint with food grub and a relaxed vibe. It’s all about the Guksu Homemade Noodle House New psy-chedelic flavors #02-385 Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd., 6334-7950, www.facebook.com/guksu1945. Open daily 11am-10:30pm. $ The first outlet of this famed Korean noodle house brings traditional and handmade guksu to Singapore. The springy noodles come in three shapes (thin to thick) and flavors: classic, spicy and miso. 2D1N Soju Bang Popular bowls include janchi gusku with a broth made from anchovies, naeng meon served with cold 44/46 Tanjong Pagar Rd., 6227-6033, soup or gochujang-based sauce, and spicy bibim www.2d1n.com.sg. Open Sun-Thu 11:30am- guksu with a hard-boiled egg, sliced cucumbers 2:30pm, 5:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 11:30am- and kimchi. 2:30pm, 5:30pm-2am. $ Joo You might mistake this place as a travel agent Joo New peddling boozy tours, but it’s actually a Korean 5 Tan Quee Lan St., 8138-1628, www.facebook. BBQ joint. Although the street is lined with tons of com/joobarsg. Open daily 5:30pm-midnight. $$ Manna Korean Restaurant barbecue joints, if it wasn’t for our love of great meat This three-story shophouse in Bugis dishes out 101 Telok Ayer St., 6227-7425, www. like marinated beef and piquant kimchi, Korean food and makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice mannakorea.com. Open Mon-Sat 11am-2:30pm, we’d have let all the hype about this Korean BBQ wine. The convivial space adopts the industrial-chic 5:30-10:30pm. $ joint fly over our heads. vibe with lots of wood, white-washed walls and This unpretentious, inconspicuous Korean restaurant Big Mama Korean Restaurant dark accents. Expect fun dishes like tofu chips with not only serves tasty food, but everything is great guacamole and kimchi salsa; kimchi mac & cheese; value. Although they have Korean BBQ, there are 2 Kim Tian Rd., 6270-7704, www.bigmama.sg. calamari with garlic bread crumbs with gochujang dishes like stir-fried chicken with and Open daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30am-10pm. $ mayo and Mangalitsa pork belly roasted in soju and refreshing noodle soups with beef and Big Mama has a comfy hole-in-the-wall setup with makgeolli. Drinks-wise, it’s makgeolli on tap, as well egg. The spicy beef soup with glass noodles is a menu that veers towards home-style fare. Go as makgeolli-infused drinks with flavors like black satisfying after a night out, too. Service is also with their signature dakgalbi, an -laden, spicy , yucha and strawberry. prompt and efficient.

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18 SG Eats 2015 Late Night & Bar Bites The night is always young

jumbo prawns in seafood bisque. It’s a great place for 2am:dessertbar Overeasy after-work drinks and did we mention the view?

Oscar’s G/F Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Blvd., 6432-7481. Open daily. $$ This well-known hotel restaurant constantly earns top marks for its service, delicious buffet spread and setting. Their buffet selections are reliable, with live seafood and carving stations. Open 24 hours daily, this is perfect for satisfying any supper cravings. Overeasy #01-06 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd., 9129- Level33 The Black Swan 8484, www.overeasy.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-4am. $$ New Antidote This late-night hotspot injects an industrial feel to 1/F Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Rd., classic American diner decor—from its raw concrete 6431-5315, www.fairmontsingapore.com. Open bar to red booths—with options like the souped-up daily 5pm-2am. $$ beef cheek mac and cheese, the truffle burgers and This swanky watering hole is sleek and the donut balls with warm chocolate fondue; all available cocktails by Tom Hogan incorporate Asian-tinged on the supper menu, and at a 20 percent discount contemporary flavors. There is an equally delicious after midnight from Wednesdays to Saturdays. food menu with creations like veal cheek truffle baos and tomato foam and with jamon. SPONSORED Senor Taco Senor Taco The Black Swan #01-12 Clarke Quay, 3D River Valley Rd., The Quadrant, 19 Cecil St., 8181-3305, www. 6337-6376, www.senortaco.sg. Open Sun-Thu theblackswan.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am- 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am. $ 28 HongKong Street New 2:30pm; Mon-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm- When the going gets tough, the tough chow down 28 HongKong St., 6533-2001, www.28hks.com. 2am. $$$ on tacos. This cheeky and casual Mexican restaurant Open Mon-Wed 5:30pm-1am; Thu 5:30pm-2am; A 1920s-style joint, this restaurant offers bistro has classic tacos like the addictive Al Pastor with Fri-Sat 12:09pm-3am. $$ classics with a contemporary twist, such as marinated meat or the best-selling Baja with beer- With no signage and a nondescript door, it looks steak tartare, a baked bone marrow dish and battered fish and chipotle mayo. Just scarf it all down every part a speakeasy, with a menu of concoctions a mean burger. They also have a great oysters and re-fuel with a Corona-rita, a margarita topped and bar bites like the truffle mac and cheese balls and Champagne happy hour combo, as well as a with Corona beer. and Reuben sandwiches oozing with cheese. condensed late-night supper menu. » See page 18 2am Dessert Bar Fordham & Grand Spize 21A Lorong Liput, 6291-9727, 43 Craig Rd., 6221-3088, www.fng.com.sg. Open 409 River Valley Rd., 6734-9194, www.spize.sg. www.2amdessertbar.com. Open Tue-Fri 3pm- Tue-Fri 11:30am-3pm; daily 6pm-3am. $$$ Open Sun-Thu 6pm-6am; Fri-Sat 6pm-7am. $ 2am; Sat-Sun 11-2am. $$ Inspired by the cross street in the Bronx during This outlet sees revelers crashing in for a bite Chef-owner Janice Wong’s dessert lounge has prohibition, this speakeasy-style spot is outfitted with after clubbing. Arguably one of the island’s most innovative creations that feature unusual ingredients plenty of dark wood and dishes out comforting fare well-known supper venues, it offers Muslim favorites, in surprising ways. Try favorites like the chocolate like shimeji linguine, pan-seared foie gras with glazed zichar dishes and Western fare with local drinks and the Black Gold with three layers of chocolate strawberries and steak and fries. like Dinosaur. The cheese prata and mutton truffle . Plus factor—they’re open till two in murtabak are must-haves. the morning. SPONSORED Level33 Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro #33-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, #01-19/20 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6235- 8 Marina Blvd., 6834-3133, www.level33.com. 5466, www.wineconnection.com.sg. Open Gluttons are just food sg. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-midnight; Thu- Mon-Thu 11:30-2am; Fri-Sat 11:30-3am; Sun explorers. Fri 11:30pm-2am; Sat 10-2am; Sun noon- 11:30am-midnight. $ midnight. $$ The bistro offers both indoor and alfresco seating Book your table at www.chope.co to earn The world’s highest urban brewery doesn’t just have areas, catering for cozy gatherings over tapas such dining dollars! great microbrews and views. The place is elegant and as sauteed clams with garlic and foie gras , airy with a menu of semi fine-dining options like beef along with choice tipples late into the night. The tartare, pan-baked cod with orange tapenade and drinks list offers a selection of over 30 wines and 10 exclusively imported draft beers.

SG Eats 2015 19 Local Champion the homegrown eats

Candlenut #01-03 Dorsett Residences, 331 New Bridge Rd., 8121-4107, www.candlenut.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm, 6-10pm; Sat 6-10pm. $$ Chef Malcolm Lee’s Peranakan restaurant fuses innovation with the cuisine’s deep, robust and The Tuckshop complex flavors passed down through his family, to create dishes like buah keluak beef rib, assam sotong and buah keluak that truly tastes like your grandmother’s hearty cooking. The Clifford Pier The Fullerton Bay Hotel, 80 Collyer Quay, 6597- 5266, www.fullertonbayhotel.com. Open Sun- Thu noon-midnight; Fri-Sat noon-1am. $$ Get a slice of history pie at this CBD restaurant housed in a historic landmark that served as the first port of call for immigrants in Singapore’s early days. Find familiar favorites and hawker reinterpretations with Western touches at this elegant restaurant, such as wagyu rendang hanger steak and classics like fried carrot cake with sweet soy prawns.

Immigrants The Prawn Star Immigrants 467 Joo Chiat Rd., 8511-7322, www. immigrants-gastrobar.com. Open daily 5pm- tiles and an exposed bar and kitchen with metal dishes like beef rendang, fried rice and grilled sotong midnight. $$ touches also serves wines, craft beers and a succinct stuffed with pork and beef. Drinks-wise, there are This laidback gastrobar in Joo Chiat serves up cocktail list. from Chaiholics, beers on tap and wines. mean Peranakan and Eurasian bites alongside a respectable list of whiskeys and craft beers. There Selera The Tuckshop are tipples like Barney’s Flats Oatmeal Stout for the Stall 2 Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Rd., 403 Guillemard Rd., 8511-8102, www. beer fans, as well as a selection of single like 9843-4509, www.selerarasa.com. Open Sat-Thu thetuckshop.com.sg. Open daily 5pm-midnight. $ Hakushu 12 Year Old. 7am-5pm. $ This beer bar offers clever bar bites like claypot It has one of the longest queues at the food center, rice-otto with chicken anchovy, Chinese with Pidgin Kitchen & Bar and it’s all for their famous nasi lemak. What you get orzo and roasted sio bak with dip. They have #01-04 7 Dempsey Rd., 6475-0080, www. is a neat mound of coconut-infused rice, cucumber, an extensive selection of beers, such as Archipelago pidgin.sg. Open Mon-Tue 5pm-midnight; Wed- a fried egg, fried ikan bilis and, depending on your and Magic Hat, as well as Italian wines. Thu noon-midnight; Sat 11-1am; Sun 11am- order, fried chicken wing, fried fish or otah otah. 5pm. $$ Violet Oon’s Kitchen This industrial-chic 60-seater serves up Mod Sin Tian Tian Chicken Rice 881 Bukit Timah Rd., 6468-5430, www. (modern Singaporean) cuisine. While its a cool place 10 Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur St., violetoonskitchen.com. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am- to dine—complete with a bar counter made of sleek, 9691-4852, www.tiantianchickenrice.com. Open 10pm; Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 10:30am-11pm; dark metal beams—chef-owner Adrian Ling’s dishes Tue-Sun 11am-8pm. $ Sun 10:30am-10pm. $$ are undoubtedly solid. The dishes are creative but Known as one of the best chicken rice stalls in As you’d expect from the doyenne of Nyonya not just for the sake of innovation; the components Singapore, the long queues at this eating spot are cuisine, Oon’s specializes in modern and traditional actually work together. Standouts include crab otak infamous. It’s worth the wait, though, for chicken Peranakan food. The black-and-white family-run croquettes, uni tagliolini, and kaya bread and butter that’s tender and juicy, with housemade chilli sauce. establishment—her children are co-owners and pudding for dessert. They also have restaurants at Joo Chiat (443 Joo Chiat help to keep things running smoothly—is cozy and Road) and Shenton House (#02-11, 3 Shenton Way). welcoming, with full-flavored Nyonya classics such New The Prawn Star as beef rendang, as well as fusion dishes including New 21 Duxton Hill, 6323-3353. Open Mon-Fri noon- Tiong Bahru Club prawn pasta and Western offerings like 2:30pm; Sat 6pm-midnight. $$ 01-88 Blk 57 Eng Hoon St., 6438-0168, www. meatless meatballs—all of which are homemade. This convivial space is all about local produce facebook.com/thesingapuraclub. Open Mon-Thu sourced from the markets with a focus on fresh 8:30am-10:30pm; Fri-Sun 8am-11pm. $ seafood. It’s a reimagining of a traditional zi char Designed like an old school kopitiam-meets-colonial kitchen with a fusion takes like grilled king prawns member’s club, this corner unit in Tiong Bahru has WTF (where’s the food?) with kimchi-miso butter, blue swimmer crab or king all the old world charms from quirky metal signage prawns in vermicelli claypot and calamari yaki udon to fuse boxes. They serve predominantly Indian food (the udon is actually made with sliced squid pieces) like tandooris and tikkas, but there are plenty of local Book your table at www.chope.co to earn with bacon. The homey space decked out in blue dining dollars!

20 SG Eats 2015

Noodles Slurp to your heart’s content

Crystal Jade La Mian New Xiao Long Bao #04-27 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., 6238- 1661, www.crystaljade.com. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. $ There is a mind boggling variety of specialties like la mian and dishes. You’d be insane not to try the authentic hand-pulled noodles in flavors like minced meat and mushroom and, of course, the Takumen NamNam Noodle Bar famous xiao long bao. Da Laura New 47 Neil Rd., 6224-8251, www.da-laura.com. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 6:30-10pm. $$ The cozy dining room has comforting Italian dishes like tagliatelle bolognaise and the addictive roast beef pinched ravioli. There’s also a good selection of Italian wines including Barolo and Brunello. Ji Ji Wanton Noodle Specialist #02-48/49 Hong Lim Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross St., www.facebook.com/ jijiwantonnoodlespecialist. Open Mon-Sat 7 Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Ramen Champion am-7pm. $ The ever-versatile wanton mee is the highlight at this house. It’s got zi char-style seafood dishes, but ask hawker stall. Chewy, springy noodles with steamed what the recommended way of cooking is. dumplings and char siew slices—it doesn’t get any better. SPONSORED Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore SPONSORED 30 Boat Quay, 6532-6283, www.pastafresca. La Nonna com. Open Sun-Thu 11:30am-midnight; Fri- 76 Namly Place, 6762-1587, www.lanonna.sg. Sat 11:30-2am. $ Open daily 12-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm. $$ As one of the first Italian restaurants to set up in This casual Italian eatery is homey—on the menu are Singapore, this place holds tons of memories for comforting dishes like mozzarella wrapped in parma everyone. It puts out simple classics from pasta to La Nonna and gourmet pizzas. Their homemade pasta pizza, as well as a range of Italian desserts like panna dishes have options like gnocchi in arrabiatta sauce cotta and gelato. and veal ravioli in black truffle cream sauce. » See page 31 » See page 23 Ramen Champion Be a foodie, not a saint NamNam Noodle Bar #04-10 Bugis+, 201 Victoria St., 6238-1011, #B2-02 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., 6735- www.ramenchampion.com.sg. Open daily Book your table at www.chope.co to earn 1488, www.namnamnoodlebar.com.sg. Open 11:30am-10:30pm. $ dining dollars! daily 8am-9:30pm. $ Housing six stalls that represents ’s ramen- Specializing in noodles from northern, southern and producing prefectures, there are bowls with central Vietnam, the star here is the pho. There are tonkotsu-, miso-, shoyu- and chicken-based , a Tonkotsu King light starters like fresh rolls with shrimp, as well as variety of straight and curly noodles and all manner #01-19 Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras Link, 6636-0855, banh mi (sandwiches) with five-spiced pork belly and of toppings. www.keisuke.sg. Open Mon-Sat11:30am-3pm, chicken meatballs. 6-10:30pm; Sun 6-10pm. $ Shimbashi Soba The second Singapore offering from Tokyo-based chef New Old House #B1-41 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6735-9882, Keisuke Takeda, TV Tokyo’s Ramen King of 2011, this 25 Neil Rd., 6223-1633, www.oldhousefood. www.sobaworld.com.sg. Open daily 11:30am- 18-seater ramen joint channels a cliched, Japanese com. Open daily 10-4am. $ 10pm. $ vibe. There’s only one pork-based soup stock, but it’s Known for its delicious Dinosaur prawn noodles that Gawk at the soba master and gorge on fresh fantastic and well-worth the 20 minute wait. come with yellow egg noodles, and huge Japanese buckwheat noodles, side dishes, rice prawns, this takes you back to your grandmother’s and noodles. The menu changes monthly, but the tempura seiro and cold soba are perennial items.

22 SG Eats 2015

Pizza Great wheels of goodness

Peperoni Pizzeria

Alt. Pizza

Extra Virgin Pizza

Alt. Pizza New #01-602 Suntec City Tower 4, 3 Temasek Blvd., 6836-9207, www.altpizza.com.sg. Open daily 11am-10pm. $ This contemporary pizza bar has an amazing secret PS. Cafe Petit (Martin Rd.) Spizza recipe for the and a DIY customizable concept with toppings like manchego cheese, chipotle chicken, chorizo, white truffle oil and more. They also of craft brews like Timmerman’s lambic beers and a stock craft beers from California’s Lost Coast Brewery. select list of cocktails and wines. YOLO (order dessert) Da Paolo Pizza Bar PS. Cafe Petit New #01-46 Chip Bee Gardens, 44 Jalan Merah Saga, 38 Martin Rd., 8188-6191, www.pscafe.com. Book your table at www.chope.co to earn 6479-6059, www.dapaolo.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri Open daily 8am-midnight. $ dining dollars! noon-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am- The larger second outlet deviates from their compact 10:30pm. $$ Tiong Bahru space with a more extensive menu that A trendy hangout drawing your typical Holland V Limoncello Italian Pizza & Grill includes pastas, burgers and paninis. The pizzas are crowd, this place is fitted with cow print ceilings, #01-19/20 Rivergate, 95 Robertson Quay, worth a mention as it comes in 12-inch wheels with wooden tables and an enormous wine rack. Try the 6634-5117, www.limoncello.sg. Open Tue-Sun brocolli, and French beans, as well as the pizza with mozzarella, pink peppercorns, avocado noon-2:30pm; daily 6-10:30pm. $$ addictive Mangalitsa salami and scamorzina pizza. and chicken, or pizza with rucola, prosciutto and thick There are few places along the river that are better SPONSORED shavings of Parmesan cheese. than this one. Pizzas here are crisped to perfection and stacked with great toppings like rucola and Spizza New Don Antonio Pizza Bar prosciutto. Plus, there’s a cozy alfresco space that’s 29 Club St., 6224-2525, www.spizza.sg. Open 2 Jalan Klapa, 6293-6548, www.donantonio.sg. great for people watching. Mon-Fri 12-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm. $ Open Tue-Sun noon-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm. $$ For a place that does both in-house dining and Pizzas and pastas reign supreme in this South Italian Peperoni Pizzeria delivery, this Italian pizza joint doesn’t compromise eatery run by Chef Antonio Coccozza. Inspired by his 56 Zion Rd., 6732-3253, www.peperoni.com. on quality. Gourmet pies are named after ladies like family’s traditional recipes, his simple and flavorful sg. Open Mon-Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 11am- the Donna with artichoke, mushroom and ham; a dishes are made with fresh, home-style ingredients. 10:30pm. $ white pizza with gorgonzola, ham and rucola; and the The restaurant is equally rustic with white-washed Everything’s really homey, service is friendly and the sweet pizza, Zara, topped with Nutella, and walls and simple furniture that echo vibes of . pizzas are consistent. Ingredients are familiar but also flakes. pretty gourmet, with items like parma ham, rucola » See page 23 Extra Virgin Pizza and porcini mushrooms. They’ve also got a selection #01-04 Asia Square Tower One, 8 Marina View, 6247-5757, www.extravirginpizza.com. Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm. $$ With a cheeky name, this is a low‑key alfresco pizzeria and the main draws here are the fresh‑baked goods, made from imported from Naples. Foodie gossip Our top picks include the spicy pepperoni and the Get weekly updates on new restaurants, bars and events on The Dish. pesto with mozzarella. Sign up at sgnow.sg/newsletters

24 SG Eats 2015 Seafood There’s no need to feel crabby

Sushi Raw, unadulterated passion

Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill

are delicious dim sum lunch items like seared chili crab meat buns, too. No Signboard Seafood Restaurant #01-14/16 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Ave., 6336- 9959, www.nosignboardseafood.com. Open daily 11am-11pm. $ Named because the restaurant could not afford Hashida Sushi a signboard at its inception, the humble seafood purveyor is a proud Singaporean icon. Have the white Hashida Sushi pepper crab, chili crab and mee goreng. The first overseas offshoot of famed Tokyo Restaurant Hoshigaoka establishment, this zen spot is one of the The Pelican Seafood Bar & Grill best sushi spots in town. Just be warned: The Cajun Kings #01-01 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd., 6438-0400, come with deep pockets. #02-37 Mandarin www.thepelican.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon- Gallery, 333A Ochard Rd., 6733-2114, www. 15-1 Jalan Riang, 6284-4426, www. 3pm, 6-11pm. $$ thecajunkings.sg. Open Tue-Thu 4:30-10pm; Fri hashida.com.sg. $$$$$ 4:30-11pm; Sat 3-11pm; Sun 3-10pm. $$ Inspired by classic East Coast American seafood, items include crab cakes and the Pelican raw platter IKYU This -style restaurant bustles with a in a warm and sleek space with hot pink seahorse Outfitted in industrial elements, this hip Tiong swinging vibe and is the place to forget all table fixtures. When the weather’s fine, sit on the alfresco Bahru joint is stylish and casual. The menu manners—eat with your hands, slurp and burp if you deck; the view of the waterfront isn’t too shabby. is pretty extensive and includes crispy hot like—while you feast on hearty Cajun-spiced crabs, salmon rolls and platters of sashimi. 5 Yong mussels and prawns served in plastic bags. Pince and Pints New Siak St., 6223-9003, www.ikyu.com.sg. $$$ 32/33 Duxton Rd., 6225-7558, www.facebook. Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru New Jumbo Seafood com/pinceandpints. Open Mon-Sat 5-11pm. $$ #01-07/08 East Coast Seafood Centre, 1206 East Don’t be fooled by the conveyor belt at this Coast Pkwy., 6442-3435, www.jumboseafood. This specialty eatery only serves three lobster dishes. hidden sushi joint. The chefs are Japanese and com.sg. Open Mon-Sat 5-11:45pm; Sun noon- Traditionalists will appreciate the live whole lobster, the sushi is prepped in the traditional method, midnight. $$ steamed or grilled, while the more adventurous might oversized cuts of fish included.B1 Liang go for the chilli lobster. Sourced from America, the Court, 177 River Valley Rd., 6337-1022, This joint is noisy, with large tables and no-frills chop- lobsters are restocked twice a week. www.facebook.com/ikeikemaru.sg. $ chop service, like many other big seafood restaurants here. It is known for its chili and black pepper Sri SPONSORED Standing Sushi Bar Lankan crab. Other more novel dishes to try are scallops Restaurant Hoshigaoka This casual eatery is inspired by Japanese wrapped in yam ring and salted egg golden prawns. standing sushi bars and peddles all sorts of #04-00 Isetan Scotts, 350 Orchard Rd., 6734- sushi from the classic toro to an omakase set 9725, www.hoshigaoka.com.sg. Open daily Long Beach with sushi, sashimi and salmon aburi. #01-03 11am-10pm. $ 25 Dempsey Rd., 6323-2222, www. Singapore Art Museum, 8 Queen St., 6333- longbeachseafood.com.sg. Open daily 11am- This Japanese restaurant first opened its doors in the 1335, www.standingsushibar.com. $ 3pm, 5:30pm-12:45am. $ 1970s to serve up classics like tempura, rice bowls, New This place is often packed and reservations are a fresh sushi and sashimi. It has mouthwatering set Sushi Jin must. The stars on the menu must be the butter meals like black pepper beef yakiniku, as well as a As far as omakase goes, this is one of the lobster, the King Alaska crab in hua tiao wine or white range of grilled items and sukiyaki. cheapest places you’ll find in town. Everything pepper sauce and the dong bo ribs in honey sauce. » See page 9 is super fresh and the space has a proper sushi counter, so you get the full experience. #01- Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant Quayside Fish Bar & Bistro 11/12 Owen Link, One Farrer Park Hotel & #01-10 Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, #01-11 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, 6268- Spa, 1 Farrer Park Station Rd., 6443-3378, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6604-6604, www. 8633, www.qsfishbar.com. Open Mon 5:30pm- www.sushijin.com.sg. $$ majesticbay.sg. Open daily 11:30am-3pm, 5:45- midnight; Tue-Thu noon-midnight; Fri noon- 9pm. $$ 1am; Sat 10-1am; Sun 10am-midnight. $$ The emphasis at this nautical-inspired and airy eatery This spacious bistro has a gorgeous view of Sentosa is on fresh seafood, so you’ll find dishes like baked Cove—you’ll do well to snag a table outside—and serves rice with seafood and the signature crab. There a wide range of options like oysters, lobster platters, pasta and beer-battered fish and chips.

SG Eats 2015 25 Steak It’s bloody good meat

Bedrock Bar & Grill #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Sear Rd., 6238-0054, www.bedrock.com.sg. Open daily noon-3pm, 6-11pm. $$$ They’ve got a fantastic list of New York-style steak with cuts of USDA Prime dry-aged ribeye and Aussie grassfed porterhouse. As far as sides go, don’t miss the indulgent mac and cheese. Everything about the decor, from the mood lighting to the brown leather booths is reminiscent of a downtown NYC . Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse 25 Mohamed Sultan Rd., 6735-6739, www. bistecca.com.sg. Open Tue-Sun noon-2pm; daily Morton’s of Chicago, The Steakhouse Wooloomooloo Steakhouse 6-10pm. $$$ Dim lighting, earth tone furnishings and croc print chocolate chairs give this Italian steakhouse a sexy Lawry’s The Prime Rib feel. In case the name wasn’t a dead giveaway, it’s #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd., all about the meat, so forgo pastas in favor of the 6836-3333, www.lawrys.com.sg. Open Sun-Thu signature Fiorentina—a deliciously smoky T-bone 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm. $$$ steak of marble score six Aussie wagyu. Along with its traditional manor house vibe, carving trolleys, heavily starched aprons and bonnets on Fat Cow the wait staff, Lawry’s is a unique experience. It’s a #01-01/02 Camden Medical Centre, 1 Orchard reliable place to grab slabs of USDA prime rib and Blvd., 6735-0308, www.fat-cow.com.sg. Open Atlantic lobster tail. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-11pm. $$$$$ Morton’s of Chicago, A Japanese meat specialist that’s all about the Jack’s Place wagyu, opt for a seat at the U-shaped 16-seater The Steakhouse counter, so you can chat with the chefs as they 4/F Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, 5 Raffles prepare your food. Choose cuts from Snake River Ave., 6339-3740, www.mortons.com/ Skirt W Singapore Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, 6808- Farms or premium goods from the Saga, Ohmi and singapore. Open Mon-Sat 5:30-11pm; Sun 7278, www.skirt.wsingaporesentosacove.com. Iwate prefectures of Japan. 5-10pm. $$$ Open Sun-Thu 6-11pm; Fri-Sat 6-11:30pm. $$$ There are few places in town better equipped to SPONSORED deliver big, juicy steaks the size of a baseball mitt. Playing up the parilla bar concept with house-aged Jack’s Place The stars are the onion bread and the beef in this meats from , Australia and the US, meats come with an array of sauces and . The #01-29/30 The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Mid-Western American steakhouse. Don’t miss dramatic design—with horn chandeliers cascading Rd., 6466-7933, www.jacksplace.com.sg. martini nights with five different martini flavors and from the ceiling—is pretty stunning too. Open daily 11am-10:30pm. $ bites like blue cheese steak fries. The established steakhouse has been filling Ruth’s Chris Steak House Wooloomooloo Steakhouse hungry stomachs since the 1960s. With the homey 4/F Marina Mandarin Singapore, 6 Raffles Blvd., 3/F Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore, 2 atmosphere and affordable price point, this place has 6336-9093, www.ruthschris.com. Open daily Stamford Rd., 6338-0261, www.wooloo- always packed in the crowds. Aside from tried-and- 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-11pm. $$$$ mooloo.com. Open daily noon-2:30pm, 6:30- tested steaks like the ribeye with port salut, the menu 11pm. $$$ has dishes like garlic butter escargot and chicken This world-renowned steakhouse serves the This refined yet relaxed 140‑seater restaurant Cordon Bleu. For more outlets, visit the website. signature prime beef and a selection of seafood and poultry. Steaks are served on sizzling plates so specializes in Angus and USDA Prime steaks. Its » See page 9 order the huge cowboy ribeye cut. Look out for their location affords a great view of the city (and is classic New Orleans dishes and homemade desserts. especially good for catching F1 action). The wood- L’Entrecote heavy but sleek space also boasts a selection of over 36 Duxton Hill, 6690-7561, www.lentrecote.sg. Sear New 150 vinos, as well as an extensive cocktail menu. Open Sun-Fri noon-10:30pm; Sat 6-10:30pm. $$ #45-01/02 Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles A Parisian-style bistro with only one main menu Place, 6221-9555, www.facebook.com/ item: the signature steak frites. Other highlights searsteakhouse.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; include the foie gras terrine and duck rillettes. A Mon-Sat 6-11pm. $$$ Live to eat. Don’t just complimentary glass of bubbly is an especially nice eat to live. A modern American steakhouse with lofty views of touch. No bookings are taken and this intimate it’s- Marina Bay, tons of international cuts of meat and Pira almost-claustrophobic space is full on most nights. Book your table at www.chope.co to earn charcoal ovens.The secret lies in sauces like Bordelaise with soft bone marrow, chimichurri and more. This one dining dollars! should be reserved for business dinners.

26 SG Eats 2015 , Soup &Lunch Step away from the desk

Sarnies

Bakeries It’s all about freshly-baked , focaccia and the smell of baked goods.

The Provision Shop Shinkansen

Cedele The Provision Shop #03-14 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., #01-79 Blk 3, Everton Park, 6225-9931, www. 6732-8520, www.cedelegroup.com. Open daily facebook.com/TheProvisionShop. Open Mon-Sat 10am-10pm. $ 11:30am-9pm; Sun 10am-6:30pm. $ Health-conscious urban dwellers will dig the organic Restuarant baron Loh Lik Peng’s (Esquina, Pollen) cafe fair-trade coffee here, while tea drinkers have a large serves up light salads like Nuts About Salmon, with selection of flavors like wolfberries, honey ginger salmon, roe, and greens; sandwiches like the Pantler and rooibos. The food is approachable with an array grilled reuben, as well as classic pastas like bacon of sandwiches, salads, pastas and risottos like black carbonara. They also have coffee and sweets like Artisan Boulangerie Co. pepper crab pasta and prawn paprika risotto. Don’t homemade cheesecake. Run by veteran baker Eran Mayer, there is forget about the freshly-baked that are also a comprehensive ranging available by the loaf. Sarnies from apple turnovers and twists to 136 Telok Ayer St., 6224-6091, www. sandwiches like corned beef and the large Lime Deli New sarniescafe.com. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-10pm; rustic Killiney loaf. #01-01 118 Killiney Rd., 51 Telok Ayer St., 9192-5232, www.facebook. Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. $ 6444-8130, www.artisanbakery.com.sg. $ com/limedelisingapore. Open Mon-Fri 8am- The place serves genuinely good grub, like the juicy Dolcetto by Basilico 9pm. $ Aussie steak sarnie on , stuffed to the brim and This artisanal Italian shop and cafe has Lime House’s CBD offshoot plays with Caribbean dripping with mushrooms and onions, or the perfectly freshly-baked breads and pastries made twice flavors to create exotic sandwiches, Jamaican beef seasoned packed with guacamole a day. If you’re a sucker for focaccia, they’ve and chicken patties, breads, pastries and protein pots. and bacon. They also serve in-house roasted coffee, got a killer Sicilian tomato rendition. G/F The The space features wall-to-wall fridges for an easy fresh orange or apple juice and a soup of the day. Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Rd., 6720- grab-and-go lunch, but they also dish out heartier 8000, www.regenthotels.com. $ eat-in dishes like burgers, curries and their famous Shinkansen jerk chicken. #B1-08 Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer Quay, Maison Kayser www.shinkansen.co. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am- The open-concept space is known for infusing Mr. Berlin New 7pm. $ international flavors into traditional French #01-09 One Shenton Way, 1 Shenton Way, www. Find rice bowls, salad, sushi and sashimi on offer here at recipes. We can’t get enough of their chocolate mrberlin.sg. Open Mon-Fri 8am-10pm. $ this fast-casual lunch spot in the CBD area. You can also croissants and the crusty pain aux yuzu. #B1- The German street food staple transplants into the heart opt to create your own bowl with base choices like soba 09 Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Rd., 6636-3672, of the CBD and serves German currywurst. All sausages noodles and toppings like kidney beans and tamago. www.maison-kayser.com. $ are handcrafted according to a traditional recipe, while The place turns into a cocktail bar, The Secret Mermaid, Pantler the curry- sauce is homemade. You have a at night. choice between chicken or pork sausage and there There’s a wide range of breads, cakes New and pastries in this grey minimalist space. are also other dishes like bratwurst, cheese sausage, Two Men Bagel House Ingredients are sourced from Japan and , frankfurter and go-to side “red and white” fries. #01-12 Icon Village Altez, 16 Enggor St., 6509- so you’ll find goods like croissants, tarts 4125, www.twomenbagels.com. Open Mon-Fri and puddings. 198 Telok Ayer St., 6221-6223, Oriole Coffee + Bar 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. $ www.pantler.com.sg. $ #01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset This is one of Singapore’s first dedicated bagel shops, Rd., 6238-8348, www.oriole.com.sg. Open Sun- so you can choose from five bagels like sesame seed Tiong Bahru Bakery Thu 8am-11pm; Fri-Sat 8-12am, 11-1am. $$ and & ; six smears like salmon dill No bakery list would be complete without Apart from excellent java, there’s also a selection of , pandan kaya spread with butter slices this local favorite. Aside from good coffee, gourmet sandwiches like the addictive pulled pork and Nutella with . Bagel sandwiches there are plenty of croissants, breads and Cubanos, pastas and hearty mains like Asian-style are the best lunch bets with creations like Hog with sandwiches. Just don’t miss the signature ribs. They also have a decent selection of wines and slow-roasted pork cheeks and and kouign amman. #01-70 56 Eng Hoon St., beers, for a little lunchtime tipple. the classic lox with cured salmon, cream cheese, red 6220-3430, www.tiongbahrubakery.com. $ onions, dills and capers.

SG Eats 2015 27 Spanish Fiesta then siesta

Binomio #01-02 Craig Place, 20 Craig Rd., 6557-0547, www.binomio.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon-2pm; Mon- Sat 6-10:30pm. $$$ Spectacular Spanish eats are dished out here, at both their smart main dining room and chilled-out bar space. But for a truly unforgettable experience, spring La Taperia FOC for the tapas tasting at the bar. It’ll have you fighting till the last bite. Just $69 gets you six different tapas of your choosing, including crisp ham and chicken My Little Spanish Place croquetas, as well as tender pork-beef meatballs in 619 Bukit Timah Rd., 6463-2810, www. squid ink sauce. Come prepared to order just about mylittlespanishplace.com.sg. Open Tue-Fri 6:30- everything—it’s all amazing. 11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3pm, 6:30-11pm. $$ Chefs Maria Sevillano and Edward Esmero put out an Esquina impressive range of tapas like potato omelettes and 16 Jiak Chuan Rd., 6222-1616, www.esquina. crispy pork belly with fried eggs and paella, which com.sg. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; Mon-Sat even has a dedicated jamon and cheese bar. The 6-10:30pm. $$$ rustic space is not much to toot about, but it’s nice to Esquina by hotelier-restaurateur Loh Lik Peng and feel like you’re in someone’s Spanish villa. They also Michelin-starred Jason Atherton is a cool, intimate do a great brunch menu including some tasty place. Tapas is the name of the game here; executive and refreshing cava mimosas. chef Andrew Walsh makes superb pork belly and Esquina charred squid with sweet corn in a bacon dashi broth OLA Cocina del Mar and a sea bass with red pepper ketchup and chorizo #01-06 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower red pepper paella and black olives; best washed 3, 12 Marina Blvd., 6604-7050, www. first—at least in the matter of choosing a prime down with Spanish brews like Ferran Adria’s Estrella olarestaurant.sg. Open Mon-Fri 11am- location—and is usually bustling till late most nights. Damm Inedit, sherry or Cava. Best of all, they now 2pm, 6-10pm; Sat 6-10pm. $$ It certainly doesn’t hurt that it’s an attractive space take reservations. Helmed by Peruvian Chef Daniel Chavez, this is and boasts Spanish staples like charcuterie and a homey spot with friendly service and simple, the addictive veal and pork meatballs, as well as FOC New well‑executed food. Don’t miss the swordfish, a Mangan’s very own red sangria recipe. It’s a popular 40 HongKong St., 6100-4040, www. scrumptious dish of swordfish with couscous, spot for after-work bites and drinks, as well as late focrestaurant.com. Open Mon-Sat noon-2:30pm, and pine sauce, as well as the stellar vanilla rice night weekend munchies. 6-11pm. $$ pudding. The space eschews the typical rustic tones Una New Spanish tapas and cocktail joint by Michelin-starred for sleek metal and a long bar counter overlooking 1 Rochester Park, 6773-0070., www.una.sg Nandu Jubany in collaboration with Jordi Noguera and the open kitchen. Open Mon-Sat 5-11pm. $$$ Dario Nocentini pushes out conceptual gastronomic tapas and cheeky cocktails. Modern takes on classics Sabio by the Sea Tapas & Grill Formerly of the now-defunct Bomba, chef Jean- include black Mediterranean paella with seafood and #01-02 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way, 6690- Philippe Patruno returns with this pretty restaurant garlic mayo, but Jubany has also added some Asian 7568, www.sabio.sg. Open Mon-Thu noon- housed in a black-and-white building with a great flair with progressive plates of onion soup ramen 10pm; Fri-Sat noon-midnight; Sun 10:30am- alfresco space to boot. Featuring Spanish flavors like noodles with smocked quail eggs, pork belly and 10pm. $$ pinchos morunos (pork fillet with garlic and paprika), shitake mushroom. The space is bright and buzzing, This compact space is usually so full that the crowd smoky grilled octopus, and the signature with oversized heads hanging from the ceilings, so of fashionable diners spill out of the stylish black- seafood and chicken paella. The garden also has the everything’s kept casual and convivial. and-white setup onto the sidewalks of the waterside first Tio Pepe sherry bar, one of the world’s most restaurant. Order the sea scallops in sparkling white renowned sherry winemakers. La Taperia New wine sauce, moreish patatas alioli and pincho moruno #02-10/11 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6737-8336, de pollo al ajillo (chicken skewers draped with Zsofi Tapas Bar www.lataperia.com.sg. Open daily noon-3pm; melted Manchego), ideal accompaniments for the 68 Dunlop St., 6297-5875, www.tapasbar.com. Sun-Wed 6:30-10pm; Thu-Sat 6:30pm-1am. $$ selection of Spanish wines and cocktails. It’s a really sg. Open Mon-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri 5pm-midnight; Sat noon-2pm, 5pm-midnight, Sun noon-2pm, The Les Amis Group takes a stab at Spanish tapas with chill space that’s perfect for whiling weekends away 5-11pm. $ classic dishes like croquetas de jamon with suckling and people watching by the wharf. pig bechamel, black angus a la parrilla with a wine An offbeat gem of a place, this one stays true to reduction sauce and pulpo a la gallega, everyone’s Tapas & Bar the tapas bar culture of serving free tapas with favorite octopus Galician-style. Although the space #01-22A Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North drinks. A single serving of tapas is complimentary took over the short-lived Terry’s Spanish restaurant, Bridge Rd., 6837-0995, www.salttapas.com. with any order of alcoholic drink or mocktail; take the vibe is still laid-back with fiery touches from Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm; Fri 11:30am- your pick from the sinfully delicious chili Buffalo the tiled floors to the sweeping handmade rattan 11pm; Sat 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun 11:30am- wings, garlicky shrimp in olive oil and patatas bravas, chandelier. Plus, they’ve got a killer balcony that’s a 9:30pm. $$ to name a few. rarity in Orchard Road. The second offering from Australian chef‑restaurateur Luke Mangan follows the winning formula of his

28 SG Eats 2015 Thai The secrets of Siam

Awash with ambient amber light over parquet floors, black leather chairs and starched white tablecloths, you’ll find plenty of fine Thai food Soi 60 without the overwhelming in a pretty bayside setting. The ruam mit talay—a simmering pot of mushrooms and seafood in a spicy soup—is well-balanced with a little added kick, as well as the exquisite roasted red duck curry with added lychees and . Soi 60 New #01-04 60 Robertson Quay, 6635-6675, www. soi60.com.sg. Mon-Fri 5:30-10:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-10:30pm. $$ This contemporary Thai restaurant serves up vibrant and modern dishes like Thai ribs, Thai duck salad and fusion coconut panna cotta dessert. With an industrial-looking space and long illuminated bar, the place fits right into the Robertson Quay riverside’s happening scene, so you’ll be sure to find lots of expats and those who live in the area frequenting the place. Spicy Thai-Thai Cafe #01-35 Blk 115 Aljunied Ave. 2, 6747-8558, www.spicythaicafe.com. Open daily 11am- midnight. $ With an old school coffeeshop look, this restaurant serves up authentic Thai food such as steamed , barbecue pork neck, moo kata (Thai ) Nara Thanying Restaurant and jim jum (charcoal claypot hot pot). Wash it all down with Thai iced tea and finish with a dessert like Aroy Dee Thai Kitchen surrounded by a moat for soup stock, over a charcoal aloe vera lemongrass jelly. 262 Middle Rd., 6336-8812, www.facebook. fire. You’ll definitely catch a meaty whiff when com/aroydeekitchenthai. Open daily 11:30am- walking past this humble hole-in-the-wall. Thai Tantric New 3pm, 5pm-6am. $ #03-23 Orchard Towers, 400 Orchard Rd., 9035- Nakhon Kitchen If you’re craving Thai food late at night, head to this 4499. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun #01-341 212 Hougang St., 21, 6286-8785. Open restaurant that’s open until the wee hours of the 3am-10:30pm. $ daily noon-3pm, 5:30-10pm. $ morning. Serving typical Thai fare like pineapple The location—folding tables along a third floor fried rice and chicken at low prices, this This place fills up fast so go early to avoid the long corridor surrounded by seedy dance bars—gives no-frills restaurant gets crowded for lunch and dinner. queues, which are the norm at both Kovan and Bedok us the warm fuzzies of eating on a sidewalk in outlets. They do take your order while you queue Bangkok’s red light district. The menu is a lot broader E-Sarn Thai Cuisine though, minimizing waiting time. Takeaway is also than that description might imply, though: there’s the 130 Pasir Panjang Rd., 6473-3716, www.esarn. available, if you want to skip the dining-in queue. usual Northeastern fare— salad, laab meat com.sg. Open Wed-Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30- salads, etc—but also curries, noodle soups, stir-fries 10pm. $ Nara Thai Cuisine and whole steamed/deep-fried fish dishes. What’s #B3-21 Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6634-5787, This Northeastern Thai eatery serves a variety of more, it’s all solid. www.narathai.com.sg. Open daily 11:30am- meat, Thai salads, rice, and noodle dishes. Of note 10pm. $$ is the Thai cha om omelet, which is fried A well-known name in Bangkok, the restaurant’s first with acacia and served with a spicy belachan dip. Laughter is brightest They also do a variety of lunch boxes, available for Singapore outlet serves moderately spicy fare like take away and delivery. The space is nothing to tom yum soup and their delicious soft-shell crab with where food is best. boast about, but the food’s pretty satisfying. . The restaurant space is really pretty to boot, incorporating the company’s signature color Book your table at www.chope.co to earn MooJaa purple, with purple seats and pendant lamps. dining dollars! 25 Keong Saik Rd., 6536-4780, www.facebook. com/MooJaa.sg. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-6am; Sat Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay noon-6pam; Sun noon-11pm. $$ #01-02 Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, 6535- 3718, www.sabaifinethai.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri Moo kata is a Thai-style hotpot and barbecue. Cook 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Sat 6-11pm. $$ your ingredients on a dome-shaped metal grill that’s

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30 SG Eats 2015 PASTA ORDER GUIDE

EST. SINCE 1988

PASTA FRESCA offers a wide selection of fresh pasta and Meat Lovers sauces because we believe in catering to individual’s taste. Beef Ravioli with Alla Bolognese Everyone should be able to enjoy our pasta. All-time favourite Italian tomato sauce with minced beef With over 16 types of fresh pasta & 21 sauces, making a choice can sometimes be tough especially when you are famished or Rigatoni with Ai Funghi E Salsiccia in a hurry. So we came up with this quick guide to help you Combination of homemade Italian sausage & mushrooms make a quicker and delicious decision. Buon Appetito! Pappardelle with Alla Pastora Shepherd’s inspired sauce of bacon & mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, garlic & chilli Penne with Al Prosciutto Di Parma Italian parma ham, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and onions in pink sauce Tortellini Beef with Al Quattro Formaggi Rich creamy sauce with combination of four types of cheese: Danish Blue, Emmenthal, Mozzarella & Parmesan

Coupled with the right sauce, the thick and soft Gnocchi which is made from potatoes is simply mamma mia! Gnocchi with Al Pomodoro E Basilico Traditional Italian tomato sauce flavoured with basil Gnocchi with Al Quattro Formaggi Rich creamy sauce with combination of four types of cheese: Danish Blue, Emmenthal, Mozzarella & Parmesan

Spice Lovers Penne with All’Arrabbiata Spicy Italian tomato sauce with chilli and garlic

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