Top Choice Japanese in Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Waku Ghin
The refinement and exquisiteness of the 10-course degustation menu by acclaimed chef Tetsuya Wakuda is nothing short of breathtaking. Using only the freshest ingredients, the modern Japanese-European repertoire chan…
Top Choice French in Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Odette
Cementing its place in the upper echelons of Singapore's saturated fine-dining scene, this modern French restaurant keeps people talking with its newly minted two Michelin stars. With former Jaan chef Julien Royer a…
Top Choice Australian in Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Whitegrass
It's all about the details in this fine-dining establishment helmed by chef-owner Sam Aisbett. From the Australian produce to the Roland Lannier steak knives and mural by local illustrator MessyMsxi (it's not wallpa…
Top Choice Hawker in Chinatown & the CBD
Chinatown Complex
Leave Smith St's revamped 'Chinatown Food Street' to the out-of-towners and join old-timers and foodies at this nearby labyrinth, now home to Michelin-starred Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle. You deci…
Top Choice Hawker in Chinatown & the CBD
Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
With its newly bestowed Michelin star, this humble hawker stall has been thrust into the culinary spotlight. The line forms hours before Mr Chan Hon Meng opens for business, and waiting times can reach two hours. St…
Top Choice Peranakan in Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
Chef Violet Oon is a national treasure, much loved for her faithful Peranakan dishes – so much so that she was chosen to open her latest venture inside Singapore's showcase National Gallery. Feast on made-from-scrat…
Top Choice Indian in Little India & Kampong Glam
Lagnaa Barefoot Dining
You can choose your level of spice at friendly Lagnaa: level three denotes standard spiciness, level four significant spiciness, and anything above admirable bravery. Whatever you opt for, you're in for finger-licki…
Top Choice Barbecue in Chinatown & the CBD
Burnt Ends
The best seats at this mod-Oz hotspot are at the counter, which offers a prime view of chef Dave Pynt and his 4-tonne, wood-fired ovens and custom grills. The affable Aussie cut his teeth under Spanish charcoal deit…
Top Choice Seafood in Eastern Singapore
No Signboard Seafood
Madam Ong Kim Hoi famously started out with an unnamed hawker stall (hence 'No Signboard'), but the popularity of her seafood made her a rich woman, with four restaurants and counting. Principally famous for its whi…
Top Choice European in Sentosa Island
Knolls
Free-flowing-alcohol Sunday brunch is huge in Singapore, and this posh, secluded spot – complete with strutting peacocks and roaming band – serves one of the best (12.30pm to 3pm). Style up and join the fabulous for…