Chinatown & the CBD
The quintessential Frenchman, baker Gontran Cherrier has everyone at his door, itching for a little French lovin'. At Cherrier's light-filled,…
Chinatown & the CBD
The quintessential Frenchman, baker Gontran Cherrier has everyone at his door, itching for a little French lovin'. At Cherrier's light-filled,…
Chinatown & the CBD
Intimate, buzzing Esquina has tongues wagging with its classic-with-a-twist Spanish morsels. Scan the paper placemat menu for standouts like the palate…
Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food
Chinatown & the CBD
Excellent food, a very friendly manager and an informal atmosphere make this a fine choice for a no-fuss vegetarian meal in the heart of Chinatown. It…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The only thing missing is a beach at this breezy hipster cantina, complete with Mexican party vibe, pink-neon and playful barkeeps in Cancún-esque shirts…
Chinatown & the CBD
Lau Pa Sat means 'Old Market' in Hokkien, which is appropriate since the handsome iron structure shipped out from Glasgow in 1894 remains intact. It's a…
Chinatown & the CBD
When food snobs hanker for bak kwa (barbecued preserved pork), they snack at this veteran. Around since 1938, Lim Chee Guan grills like no other, turning…
Chinatown & the CBD
In heritage heavyweight Tiong Bahru, the last thing you'd think you'd find is a sleek yakatori joint serving some of the best Japanese fare in town. The…
Chinatown & the CBD
Not just any old nasi lemak joint, here they're nuts about coconuts and only a certain Malaysian West African (MAWA) hybrid will do. Chicken is super…
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
Little India & Kampong Glam
Locals have tried to keep this second-generation hawker stall – famous for Teochew-style bak chor mee (minced pork noodles) – secret, but with its shiny…
Chinatown & the CBD
What started off as a hole-in-the-wall hot-dog stall in the basement of Tangs department store on Orchard Rd has now morphed into a proper restaurant on…
Chinatown & the CBD
Noodle Man does rice dishes and dumplings here too, but this place is all about the authentic noodles, hand-pulled to perfection (sometimes at your table…
Chinatown & the CBD
This sneaky squirrel lurks down a laneway off Amoy St. Find it and your reward is fresh, delicious Japanese in a cool but cosy combo of brickwork,…
Chinatown & the CBD
Hit the spot at this veteran pastry shop, specialising in pastries, tarts and cakes from the southern Chinese province of Guangdong. While locals…
Chinatown & the CBD
This place only does one dish – steak and chips – but it does it very well, so if you're pining for a slice of French bistro action, trek up to this…
Chinatown & the CBD
Armed with trolley-clutching aunties who swoop like fighter jets, classic Red Star is perfect for a Hong Kong–style yum cha. Keep your ears pricked for…
Chinatown & the CBD
This bustling eatery dishes up filling comfort food to busy city workers craving fresh, nutrient-packed meals. Start your day with oatmeal, acai smoothie…
Chinatown & the CBD
These golden parcels of curried goodness are a favourite Singaporean snack, and this hawker stall serves some of the best puffs around. Our pick is the…
Chinatown & the CBD
At this cosy, friendly, traditional French restaurant run by a couple of attentive French expats, the escargot (snails) are a speciality, but we like the…
Chinatown & the CBD
The daily queue attests to the popularity of this unassuming hawker stall, where an elderly uncle cooks up fragrant, moreish kway teow (fried noodles with…
Chinatown & the CBD
You're practically guaranteed to love whichever brightly coloured goodie you choose at Pantler, helmed by a baker and an award-winning pastry chef who…
Chinatown & the CBD
Pick up something sweet at Chop Tai Chong Kok, a super-traditional pastry shop in business since 1938. If you’re undecided, opt for the speciality lotus…
Chinatown & the CBD
Elbow aunties at the famous Chinatown Wet Market, located in the basement of the Chinatown Complex. At its best early in the morning, it’s a gut-rumbling…
Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle
Chinatown & the CBD
Best get here early to join the queue. This stall's famous bu jian tian char siew (no daylight roasted meat) is made with pork from a pig's armpit, hence…
Chinatown & the CBD
Dumplings at this stall are stuffed full of tasty fillings, hence the line of people raring to get their hands on these tiny bamboo-leaf-wrapped parcels…
Chinatown & the CBD
This humble stall has an epic reputation for silky, flavour-packed rice porridge, cooked since the wee hours of the morning. Choose from an array of…
Chinatown & the CBD
Specialises in UFO-shaped discs packed with oysters, prawn, minced pork and herbs. The secret is in the batter, made from rice that has been soaked…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Be prepared to queue during peak periods and pretty much all weekend at this large outlet of the cult-status dumpling restaurant, best known for its…
Chinatown & the CBD
Not short on gossiping ‘uncles’ with discerning palates, this old-school food centre is routinely crowded. Must trys include char kway teow (stir-fried…
Little India & Kampong Glam
There's no shortage of subcontinental spice at this bustling hawker centre, wrapped around a wet market. Queue up for real-deal biryani, dosa (paper thin,…
Singapore
Located in chilled-out Changi Village, this is the most Malay of Singapore's food centres, with locals heading here for one thing: the nasi lemak …
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Westin's good-value seafood high tea is divided into three 'courses', with freshly shucked oysters and decadent lobster thermidor followed by bites…
Little India & Kampong Glam
The bakers at this light, contemporary bakery-cafe earned their stripes at Paris' Cordon Bleu. The result? Irresistible sweet treats and countless broken…
Singapore
According to Roland, it was his mum, Mrs Lim, who invented Singapore's iconic chilli crab back in the 1950s. Decades on, Roland has his own giant…
Singapore
You'll be longing for sweet home Alabama at this breezy, all-American barbecue legend. Californian owner Rob makes all the dry rubs using secret recipes…
Little India & Kampong Glam
This is not so much a 'food house' as a loud, crowded undercover laneway lined with cult-status stalls. Work up a sweat with a bowl of award-winning…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Sequestered in a cosy building behind an old church, cafe-style Artichoke is the stamping ground of street-smart chef Bjorn Shen. His schtick is Middle…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While this airy, industrial-cool cafe roasts and serves top-class coffee, it also serves seriously scrumptious grub. Produce is super fresh and the…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Charlie has garnered a loyal following over the last few decades for his comforting Nonya cuisine. After an eight year hiatus he's back doing what he…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Often referred to as the little cousin of Burnt Ends (it's partly owned by chef David Pynt), this American barbecue joint takes inspiration from the…
Little India & Kampong Glam
What started as a single shophouse dim sum restaurant in 1962, Swee Choon has grown to consume all the floorspace, sidewalk and back alley of four…