Singapore
Food bloggers never cease arguing about which stall at Changi Village Hawker Centre does the best nasi lemak (fragrant coconut rice topped with fried…
Must-see restaurants in Singapore
Singapore
An uninspired building in Orchard Rd is saved by a restaurant serving rijsttafel (rice table) – a free-flowing buffet of 15 to 20 small Dutch-influenced…
Singapore
This breezy bistro bar and pizzeria offers sweeping view across Champions Golf Course, and is the perfect place to perch up before or after a round.
Little India & Kampong Glam
Good luck walking by this pie peddler without admiring the 12 artisanal desserts stacked in the window. Give into your sweet desires and choose a slice of…
Singapore
Dishing up seriously good fish and chicken dishes (geddit?), these two young hawkers are famous for their Singaporean twist on fish 'n' chips. Choose from…
Chinatown & the CBD
Whenever you arrive there will always be a queue at this old-time favourite stall selling kway teow mee (fried flat noodles). Don't be discouraged, the…
Singapore
Owned by renowned Aussie chef Luke Mangan, Salt combines good honest Australian hospitality with quality mod-Oz cuisine infused with Asian ingredients,…
Little India & Kampong Glam
It might be a canteen-style joint with erratic service and cheap decor, but who cares when the food is this good? Wash your hands by the sink at the back,…
Geylang Lor 9 Fresh Frog Porridge
Singapore
This hawker-style corner joint is one of the best spots to tuck into classic frog porridge. The Cantonese-style porridge is beautifully smooth and gooey,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Swish, sequestered Garibaldi is the pick of Singapore’s Italian crop (and Singapore tries hard) with its Italian chefs and debonair staff, and over 150…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
There’s not a palm or a beach in sight (name inherited from its parent branch at East Coast Parkway), but the bay views from this split-level diner are…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Sexy Latin beats, bombastic murals and tables right on free-spirited Haji Lane: this electric Mexican joint is a brilliant spot for cheapish cocktails and…
Little India & Kampong Glam
One of the most refined of the more upmarket Indian restaurants that line this end of Race Course Rd, this small restaurant with excellent service offers…
Sentosa Island
At Sentosa Cove, this slick, marina-flanking taverna serves up Hellenic flavours that could make your papou weep. Sit alfresco and tuck into perfectly…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Bringing a touch of Italian swank to the Singapore River, Publico Ristorante is the place to head for delicious homemade pastas and classic wood-fired…
Singapore
A Russian coffee house in Singapore? Thumbs up for uniqueness. Tuck into tender beef (marinaded for 24 hours), chicken, lamb, prawn or pork shashliks or a…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Enjoy the view of the bird's-nest lobby as you head up for a feast of contemporary Cantonese delicacies. Dim sum connoisseurs can stuff themselves silly…
Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens
A calorific shrine for many Singaporeans, who don't mind queuing at this tiny shop for its freshly made ice creams, sorbets and pies. Keep it local with…
Chinatown & the CBD
Thanying is one of Singapore’s best Thai restaurants. Meticulously prepared royal Thai curries and stir-fries are shuffled out by efficient, unobtrusive…
Singapore
Better value at lunch than dinner, buffet-style StraitsKitchen is the Grand Hyatt's upmarket take on the hawker centre, serving up scrumptious regional…
Holland Village, Dempsey Hill & the Botanic Gardens
Vibrant textiles, crisp linen and beautiful stemware set a smart, upbeat scene for sophisticated, flesh-free dishes like spicy, quinoa-stuffed roasted…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Duck confit for S$16.90? Or boeuf bourguignon for S$20.90? It's the (low) price you pay for French dining in a coffeeshop sans linen and high airs service…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Family run for over 60 years, Rochor Original Beancurd is known the island over for serving up the silkiest bean curd. Order it either hot or cold, grab a…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Packed with locals wanting a sweet post-dinner fix, this place boasts a massive menu featuring a variety of Chinese desserts. The durian sago is a…
Pulau Ubin
Catch the breeze at this no-frills, waterfront eatery: a swirl of wok smoke, hawker table and plastic tubs filled with fretting sea creatures. Its…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Possibly the best place in town to get your hands on a smashing burger and probably the cheapest, Burgs' soft buns are seared with a B and stuffed with…
Singapore
This is what McDonald's would look like if Ronald turned plant-loving vegan. The menu boasts a range of burgers, value meals and even broccoli served in a…
Singapore
This tiny bolt-hole has an epic reputation. People head here from all over the city for a bowl of its obscenely fresh, silky bean curd (opt for it warm)…
Singapore
Dim sum is the speciality of this branch of the popular Crystal Jade chain, especially the Shanghai xiao long bao (soup dumplings) – careful the soup…
Singapore
Tucked away inside laid-back Changi Village Hawker Centre, this humble stall is justifiably famous for its beautifully crisp, golden banana fritters. We…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Get a cheap, steamy fix at Sungei Road Laksa. The fragrant, savoury coconut-base soup here enjoys a cult following, and only charcoal is used to keep the…
Singapore
A cornucopia of street food in air-conditioned comfort. Muck in with the rest of the crowd for seats before joining the longest queues for dishes spanning…
Singapore
Foodies across the island revere this humble hawker stand, famed for its Chinese-style rojak (type of salad). The secret is super-fresh ingredients, from…
Chinatown & the CBD
On the 2nd floor of bustling Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre, this hawker stall serves rich, delicious shui kueh (steamed rice cake with diced, spicy…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Authentic, canteen-style Jaggi's serves up delicious Punjabi food to loyal locals. Point and choose, and mix and match until you have a meal's worth of…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This unassuming Tekka Centre hawker stall flips some of Singapore's finest murtabak (stuffed savoury pancake). Our pick is the mutton; wash it down with a…
Singapore
Bright, airy and oozing healthy vibes, this strictly plant-based cafe serves up traditional local fare. Try the 'sesame chicken claypot rice' or 'manbo…
Chinatown & the CBD
This hawker stall is famous for its beautiful crayfish and prawn hor fun, stir-fried ribbon rice noodles and shellfish in a translucent gravy. Be warned…
Sentosa Island
With its faux-Malaysian streetscape, this indoor hawker centre beside Universal Studios feels a bit Disney. Thankfully, there's nothing fake about the…
Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee
Little India & Kampong Glam
Work up a sweat with a bowl of award-winning coconut-curry noodle soup, scooped fresh from a fragrant, simmering vat. Don't worry if you find a snaking…
