Must-see restaurants in Singapore

  • Lower East Side

    Singapore

    Chairs hanging from the ceiling, recycled timber tables and sexy Latino beats: this cool, casual taco shack packs in a diverse crowd, all here for a…

  • Usman

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Cluttered with sacks of flour and onions, tiny Usman whips up seriously fine paneer (soft, unfermented cheese made from milk curd); the palak paneer …

  • Azmi Restaurant

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Right beside Abdul Gafoor Mosque, this pocket-sized Muslim snack shop fills up around prayer time, its customers spilling out onto the street. Tuck into…

  • Ya Kun Kaya Toast

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    In the basement food hall of Bugis Junction mall, this respected local chain is a solid spot for a traditional local breakfast of kopi (coffee) and kaya …

  • Old Chang Kee Coffee House @ Rex

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    What started as a small curry-puff stall in a coffee house in 1956 has rapidly grown to be one of Singapore's most recognised food brands (look for the…

  • Takashimaya Food Village

    Singapore

    In the basement of Japanese department store Takashimaya, this polished, expansive food hall serves up a Who's Who of Japanese and other Asian culinary…

  • Lad & Dad

    Chinatown & the CBD

    If you've got a hankering for the taste of Ol’ Blighty, then head to this new generation hawker stall run by a father-and-son duo, who serve up possibly…

  • Food for Thought

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    We admire the philosophy behind this restaurant – a portion of the proceeds go to aid projects. The food itself is a mix of familiar favourites: pastas,…

  • Singapore Food Treats

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This spot is a retro-inspired recreation of the hawker stalls from 1960s Singapore, except with a dose of air-conditioning. Located under the shadow of…

  • Golden Mile Complex

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This is Singapore’s Little Thailand. Forget the fancy restaurants with their Buddha statues and cultural knick-knacks: if you want real Thai food, head to…

  • Jungle Rotisserie

    Singapore

    Serves up fresh-from-the-oven roast chicken, with hot and cold sides like coleslaw, fries and pretty good mashed potatoes with gravy. Grab a seat near the…

  • Ah Meng Kitchen

    Singapore

    Located before the ticket collection point, Ah Meng Kitchen is is a good pit stop before or after visiting the zoo. Tuck into Singaporean favourites…

  • Bark Cafe

    Singapore

    As dusk falls locals flock here for the cool breeze, cheap drinks, live music and televised sports fixutres. The menu offers a selection of tasty burgers…

  • Thandapani Co

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Adorned with hessian bags packed with chillies, fennel seeds and other Indian staples, this grocery shop is considered one of the city's best spice…

  • Loui's NY Pizza Parlor

    Sentosa Island

    If you've got a tribe to feed, the large pizzas at Loui's NY Pizza Parlor will do the trick. The combo meal deals can also make things more economical.

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