Southeast Asia is always worth a visit! The Republic of Singapore, with its capital city Singapore, is one of the four ‘Asian Tigers’. Ranked high in the list of the most peaceful and safest places in the world, makes the city a perfect travel destination. Singaporean cuisine is influenced by Indonesia, China and India, but also Western countries. We offer a list of the most exciting and must visit restaurants in Singapore.
Tip #1: Le Petit Chef
A night filled with fun, including the best of theater and unique dining experience – this is what makes Le Petit Chef the number one on our list. The stylish and elegant Restaurant Espoir is hosting the smallest chef in the world, telling stories on the table, using 3D Projection Mapping.
Visit the extraordinary 3D dining experience Le Petit Chef at Restaurant Espoir in Singapore!
The show is paired with themed music and an exquisite 6-course-menu. Enjoy a virtual story on your tabletop while eating. You can choose either Classic, Grand, Vegan or a Kid’s menu for children between 5 and 12 years.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Kids (5 – 12 years) menu available.
Speciality:
A fun and exquisite theater dining experience with the smallest chef in the world, using 3D Projection Mapping.
Price:
Le Petit Chef Menu, 5-course meal $188188++ per person;
Le Supreme Chef Menu, 5-course meal $238++ per person;
Vegan Menu, 5-course meal $188++ per person;
Le Petit Junior Menu, 5-course meal $98++ per person
Hours:
Reservation is necessary, you can book online
Location:
Restaurant Espoir
70 Amoy Street (ACS House)
Singapore 069889
Contact:
Phone: +65 8860 5935
Email: concierge@restaurant-espoir.sg
Webpage: https://lepetitchef.com/espoir
Tip #2: Odette
Odette’s cuisine and plating is art. That‘s maybe one reason why this three star Michelin restaurant is located in the Singapore National Gallery. Chef Julien Royer and his team are cooking modern French cuisine, with seasonal and local products from artisanal Asian and European producers.
The Asian influence is present in the exquisite dining experience. Make sure to leave room for dessert, created by one of Asia’s best pastry chefs, Louisa Lim.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
A three star Michelin restaurant in the Singapore National Gallery.
Price:
Lunch:
Tasting menu Terre and Mer, 5-course meal SGD 348++ per person; Tasting menu Epicure, 7-course meal SGD 498++ per person;
Dinner:
Tasting menu Nature et Découverte, 7-course meal SGD 348++ per person;
Tasting menu Epicure, 7-course meal SGD 498++ per person; (G.S.T and service charge are not included)
Hours:
Reservation is necessary.
Mon: Closed
Tue – Sat: 12 pm – 1.15 pm and 6.30 pm – 8.15 pm
Sun: Closed
Location:
1 St Andrew’s Road #01-04
Singapore 178957
Contact:
Tip #3: Rang Mahal
An Indian restaurant experience in one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in the capital, established 1971. Rang Mahal, located in the heart of the city, is a leader in Singapore’s fine dining scene.
Haute Indian cuisine in an elegant ambience, watching chefs at live cooking stations and a long list of Awards – this is Rang Mahal. The highlight: Every Sunday a Lunch Buffet with over 20 dishes is offered.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free menus available.
Speciality:
A 1971 established Indian haute cuisine restaurant, one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in the city.
Price:
Lunch Thali, 5-course meal SGD 68++ per person;
Mains are in between SGD 22++ and SGD 52++,
Desserts are SGD 22++;
Sunday Lunch Buffet SGD 88++ for an adult and SGD 44++ for a child
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue – Fri: 12 pm – 2.30 pm and 6 pm – 10 pm
Sat: 6 pm – 10 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 2.30 pm and 6 pm – 10 pm
Location:
Level 3
Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
Contact:
Tip #4: Smith Marine
A Floating Seafood Restaurant experience is what Smith Marine offers. Since 2014 locals and tourists alike have enjoyed their meal in the middle of the ocean, about ten minutes from the Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
The ferry trip to the restaurant is not the only entertainment! You can catch your own fish at their fish farm, a complementary pool table and board games are available as well.
Dietary options:
Gluten-free options available.
Speciality :
A Floating Seafood Restaurant experience, with a Ferry trip and catch your own fish option available.
Price:
7-course set menu, SGD 580++ (including Ferry);
9-course set menu, SGD 680++ (including Ferry);
10-course set menu, SGD 780++ (including Ferry);
Hours:
Reservation is necessary.
Daily: 10 am – 7 pm
Location:
Off Changi and Pulau Ubin
GPS Coordinates: 01’23’52″N – 103’57’42″E
Singapore
Contact:
Phone: +65 9792 7609
Webpage: https://smithmarine.com.sg/
Tip #5: Mama Diam
A mama shop is an important element in Singapore’s culture. It refers to a small, family run convenience store, mostly found in the 80’s and 90’s. With Mama Diam the owner tried to recreate exactly this memory, with a restaurant concept included.
Beloved Singaporean flavors with a modern twist, is what the eatery offers. On the second floor Lou-Shang, a newly opened coffee and cocktail bar, provides nostalgic sips and eats.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free options available.
Speciality:
Singaporean cuisine with a modern twist, in a nostalgic mama shop setting.
Price:
Dinner bundle, 4-course meal and cocktail included, SGD 250++;
Cold plates ranging from SGD 15++ to SGD 18++;
Small plates are pricing from SGD 14++ to SGD 17++;
Large plates starting at SGD 22++ up to SGD 30++;
Desserts are SGD 14++ and SGD 16++
Hours:
Lunch
Mon – Sun: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dinner
Mon – Thu: 4 pm – 10.30 pm
Fri – Sat: 4 pm – 12 am
Sun: 4 pm – 10.30 pm
Location:
38 Prinsep Street
#01 – 01
Singapore 188665
Contact:
Tip #6: Mustard Seed
Singaporean-Japanese fusion kitchen awaits at Mustard Seed. What once started as a private dining pop-up, is now a Michelin praised, intimate, restaurant. 13 people fit in the cozy dining room and get served at the same time, with culinary surprises by chef Ming Kiat and his team.
The tasting menu changes every two months and the counter dining experience makes it easy to watch the young chef working with local and seasonal ingredients.
Dietary options:
Menu is set, no dietary options available.
Speciality:
Singaporean-Japanese fusion kitchen in an intimate dining experience with counter seating.
Price:
Omakase style tasting menu for lunch and dinner, SGD 238++ per person;
SGD 50++ per 750 ml wine/720 ml sake or 1-for-1 similar sized bottle
Hours:
Reservation is necessary.
Mon – Tue: Closed
Wed – Fri: 7 pm – 10.30 pm
Sat: 12 pm – 2.30 pm and 7 pm – 10.30 pm
Sun: Closed
Location:
75 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559216
Contact:
Email: info@mustardseed.sg
Webpage: https://www.mustardseed.sg/
Tip #7: Warong Nasi Pariaman
When in Singapore, you can’t miss Warong Nasi Pariaman. It’s one of the oldest eateries, even recognized by the National Heritage Board of Singapore! Nestled in the Muslim quarter, the eatery is a must visit on every foodie list. It was founded in 1948 by Isrin bin Ibrahim and his wife Rosna binte Zainal Abidin.
Indonesian cuisine, each dish is still cooked the traditional way. Order from the display case and make sure you don’t miss out on their famous Nasi Padang. Set meals come packed in banana leaves.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available
Speciality:
Recognized by the National Heritage Board as one of the oldest eateries with a famous Nasi Padang.
Price:
Bento boxes are SGD 9++;
Set meals banana leave packed for SGD 7.60++ and SGD 10++;
Chicken plates go for SGD 6.50++ and SGD 7.15++;
Beef SGD 5++ and SGD 6++
Hours:
Thu – Tue: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Wed: closed
Location:
738 North Bridge Road
Singapore 198706
Contact:
Tip #8: Samy’s Curry
Eat with your hands is not just a slogan at Sam’s Curry. The restaurant has existed since the 1960s and serves authentic Northern and Southern Indian cuisine. It needs to be enjoyed the traditional way! Masala Chicken, Fish Head Curry and Mysore Mutton is what Sam’s is famous for.
The eatery at Dempsey Road is an institution and beloved by locals and tourists. Founded by chef Veerasamy, it’s to this date a family owned business.
Dietary options:
Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
Authentic Northern and Southern Indian dishes
Price:
Fish Head Curry SGD 25++ (small) and SGD 35++ (large);
Mutton Curry SGD 16++;
Other main dishes are ranging in between SGD 15++ and SGD 35++
Hours:
Mon: 11 am – 3 pm and 6 pm – 10 pm
Tue: Closed
Wed – Sun: 11 am – 3 pm and 6 pm – 10 pm
Location:
Blk 25 Dempsey Road
Singapore 249670
Contact:
Tip #9: Sushi Airways
Taking off with a delightful Sushi meal? Nothing easier than that, with a visit to Sushi Airways, a retro airplane themed restaurant with modern Japanese cuisine. You can either choose an Omakase meal (which means – ‘trust the chef’) or choose from à la carte options.
Artfully prepared plates with fresh seafood from Japan are accompanied by sake and Japanese beer. Enjoy the stunning view to busy Arab Street and Kampong Glam neighborhood of Bugis
Dietary options:
Gluten-free and Vegetarian options available.
Speciality:
A retro airplane themed restaurant with Japanese cuisine
Price:
Flying Set Lunch, choose 4 items (Mon-Sat), SGD 26++,
Omakase meal, 8-course meal, SGD 200++ per person;
Maki prices are ranging between SGD 6++ and SGD 35++;
Small hot dishes are between SGD 5++ and SGD 25++
Hours:
Reservation recommended
Mon – Thu: 11.45 am – 2.30 pm and 5.45 pm – 9.45 pm
Fri – Sat: 11.45 am – 2.30 pm and 5.45 pm – 10 pm
Sun: 11.45 am – 2.30 pm and 5.45 pm – 9.45 pm
Location:
20a Baghdad Street
Singapore 199659
Contact:
Tip #10: Da Dong Prawn Noodles
Watson Lim is the owner of this hidden GEM, a stall called Da Dong Prawn Noodles. It’s known by locals as one of the best in Singapore. Founded 1966 by Watson Lim’s father, the son took over the business in 2018.
Prawn broth, every day freshly cooked as a base, bee hoon noodles, meaty big prawns and/or pork ribs, fill the bowl of the customers, sometimes for breakfast, but also for lunch.
Dietary options:
No dietary options available.
Speciality:
A locally famous prawn noodles stall, with housemade prawn broth. Operated in the second generation.
Price:
Big Prawn Noodles Small SGD 13++, Regular SGD 15++, Large SGD 20++;
Pork Rib Prawn Noodles Small SGD 5++, Regular SGD 8++ and Large SGD 10++
Hours:
Mon: 7.30 am – 2 pm
Tue: Closed
Wed – Sun: 7.30 am – 2 pm
Location:
354 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427600
Contact:
Tip #11: Tanuki Raw
Modern Japanese inspired cuisine and one of the best Happy Hours in the city, this is what Tanuki Raw stands for. The first outlet opened in 2012, in the meantime there are four locations, even one at the Airport.
The concept is chaos cooking, a smashing of flavors and textures, mostly Japanese, but playfully mixed in American dishes. Visit the only raw bar Happy Hour in the country!
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
Modern Japanese inspired, chaos cooking, a smashing of flavors and textures. Famous for their Happy Hour.
Price:
Happy Hour SGD 3++ for freshly shucked Oyster (limit 6 per drink);
Maki/Sushi rolls are starting from SGD 16.90 ++ to SGD 19.90 ++;
Gourmet Burgers SGD 21++/26++;
Rice meals between SGD 14.90++ and SGD 24.90++
Hours:
Orchard Central:
Daily: 11.30 am – 10 pm
Jewel Changi/Airport:
Mon – Thu: 10 am – 11 pm
Fri – Sat: 10 am – 12 am
Sun: 10 am – 11 pm
Funan:
Daily: 11.30 am – 10 pm
Cross Street Exchange:
Mon – Fri: 11.30 am – 10 pm
Sat: 4.30 pm – 10 pm
Sun: Closed
Locations:
Orchard Central:
181 Orchard Road
04 – 01 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Jewel Changi/Airport:
78 Airport Boulevard
05-202 Jewel Changi Airport
Singapore 819666
Funan:
107 North Bridge Road
04-01 to 06 Funan
Singapore 179105
Cross Street Exchange:
181 South Bridge Road
01-03 Cross Street Exchange
Singapore 058743
Contact:
Phone:
+65 6636 5949 (Orchard Central)
+65 8590 4900 (Jewel Changi/Airport)
+65 9244 1695 (Funan)
+659829 6857 (Cross Street Exchange)
Email: tanuki@tanukibar.com
Webpage: https://tanukiraw.com/
Tip #12: Revolver
A custom built tawa, an iron grill, a hand-built tandoori oven and a wood fire grill, are the heart of chef Saurabh Udinia’s kitchen at Revolver. The Indian eatery with International flair opened in 2021.
The eatery is beloved by its guests for the open kitchen concept. Watching the chefs preparing the luxurious tasting menu, in an industrial chic design seating, is definitely an experience.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
Indian eatery with International flair, with custom built tawa, tandoori oven and wood fire grill. Open kitchen concept.
Price:
Lunch Discovery Menu, 2-course meal, SGD 38++ per person;
Dinner Experience Menu, 7-course meal, SGD 159++ per person;
Dinner Vegetarian Experience Menu, 7-course meal, SGD 139++
Mains from SGD 28 to SGD 99
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue – Sat: 11.45 am – 2.30 pm and 6 pm – 10.30 pm
Sun: 6 pm – 10.30 pm
Location:
56 Tras Street
Singapore 078995
Contact:
Phone: +65 9668 5119 or +65 6223 2812
Email: reservations@revolver.com.sg
Webpage: https://revolver.com.sg
Tip #13: Skai
Skyhigh that’s how you eat when you go to Skai.
Not only can you eat delicious food in the highest restaurant in Singapore, you also have one of the most beautiful views over the city. On the 70th floor of Singapore’s acclaimed Swissôtel The Stamford, however, you should be free from giddiness.
In addition to lunch and dinner, high tea is served here at the weekend. If that’s not enough, you can take a seat at the bar.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
Lunch, Tea and Dinner at the highest Restaurant in Singapore
Price:
Chef’s Tasting Menu 4-course SGD 178
Chef’s Tasting Vegetarian Menu 4-course SGD 178
Mains from SGD 34 to SGD 88
Hours:
Lunch:
Mon – Fri: 11:30am – 4pm
Sat – Sun: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner:
Sun – Thu: 6pm – 10:30pm
Fri – Sat: 6pm – 11pm
Location:
70th floor
Swissôtel The Stamford
2 Stamford Road, Level 70
Singapore 178882
Contact:
Tip #14: Embu
At Embu you can enjoy a varied buffet with seafood, Indian and Asian specialties, pizza from the wood-fired oven, grilled specialties and homemade desserts. There is something for everyone here – guaranteed.
Even the little ones have been thought of and so there is a children’s buffet at Embu, one of the best restaurants in Singapore.
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available as well as a kid’s buffet corner.
Speciality:
Buffet selections with premium seafood, Indian and Asian specialities, wood-fired pizzas, barbeque delights, homemade desserts
Price:
Weekend Brunch SGD 98 (50% off for children aged 7 to 11 years old)
Lunch SGD 78 (50% off for children aged 7 to 11 years old)
Dinner SGD 98 (Mon – Thu), SGD 118 (Fri – Sun) (50% off for children aged 7 to 11 years old)
Hours:
Breakfast: daily from 6:30 am – 10am
Brunch on Sat – Sun: 12 pm – 2:30 pm
Lunch from Mon – Fri: 12 pm – 2:30 pm
Dinner daily from 6:30 pm – 10 pm
Location:
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797
Contact:
Phone: +65 6338 0066
Email: mosin@mohg.com
Webpage: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/singapore/marina-bay/dine/embu
Tip #15: Lavo
Located in the middle of Singapore’s skyline, 57 floors above the ground, is Lavo. Italian-American cuisine awaits you here. Whether it’s pizza or pasta, a meal at this restaurant will take you on a culinary journey. You can also enjoy the champagne brunch every Sunday from 12 to 3 pm.
In addition to a 180 degree view over the city, you can also expect musical entertainment: Every Friday and Saturday the restaurant turns into a club, whether for pre-drinking or partying, the Lavo is the perfect place with its modern charm
Dietary options:
Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.
Speciality:
Italian restaurant and rooftop bar
Price:
Seafood Bar from SGD 44 to SGD 230
Pizza from SGD 33 to SGD 37
Pasta from SGD 32 to SGD 46
Grill from SGD 75 to SGD 220
Hours:
Daily: 12 pm – 12 am
Location:
10 Bayfront Ave, Tower 1, Level 57, Singapore 018956
Contact:
Phone: +65 6688 8591
Webpage: https://taogroup.com/venues/lavo-italian-restaurant-singapore/
Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!
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