Best restaurants in Singapore
Singapore is one of the world’s greatest foodie cities and for good reason. Not only are our hawker centres recognised on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, we’ve also got an equally impressive range of restaurants spanning a wide variety of cuisines to offer the eager gourmand. If you’re looking for someone to point you in the direction of the best restaurants in Singapore, you’ll want to bookmark this guide. We’ve organised this according to price, for ease!
Best restaurants in Singapore, in a nutshell:
- Best Michelin-starred restaurant: GU:UM – Modern Korean grill restaurant by NAE:UM in the CBD
- Best restaurant with a view: Restaurant Air – Sustainable dining in Dempsey by celebrity chefs
- Best halal restaurant: Gyusei Gyukatsu: SG’s first halal A5 wagyu gyukatsu restaurant
- Best affordable restaurant: Tipo Pasta Bar – halal-friendly pasta bar with DIY options from $9
- Best Japanese restaurant: Una Una – Unagi restaurant in Bugis with affordable hitsumabushi sets
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1. Waa Cow – Premium Wagyu don at affordable prices
Hearty wagyu and chirashi bowls in the $20 range
What is Waa Cow? Waa Cow is a casual restaurant in Singapore best known for its wallet-friendly flame-torched Wagyu beef bowls. Most of them are priced around the $20 range, so you get to treat yourself without splurging. There are six outlets around the island, ranging from VivoCity to Marina One.
A crowd fave here is their Yuzu Foie Gras Wagyu Beef (from $30.90++), where marbled cuts of Wagyu steak come served with a slab of seared foie gras dressed with yuzu zest to cut through the fat. Each portion comes with a runny onsen egg as well, to make each bite all that more creamy. If you don’t eat beef, there’s also a variety of butadon and seafood donburi bowls, including chirashi that you can order.
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Read our Waa Cow review.
Expect to pay: $10.90-$15.90++ for sides, $16.90-$30.90++ for mains
What to order: Yuzu Foie Gras Wagyu Beef (from $30.90++), Original Wagyu Beef ($22.90++)
Waa Cow Website
Waa Cow! is not halal-certified.
2. Tipo Pasta Bar – Muslim-friendly handmade pasta
Muslim-friendly pasta dishes that are customisable
What is Tipo Pasta Bar? Those passionate about their pasta would have heard of Tipo Pasta Bar. This Muslim-owned eatery has garnered significant acclaim for their handmade pasta expertise.
It’s all about DIY pasta at Tipo. Prices start from $9.90 for 120g of the pasta of your choice, made fresh daily. Pick a sauce and your combination of toppings, and voila. Aside from tiered pasta mains, the restaurant also offers sharing bites. A popular pick is their Truffle Tramezzini ($13.90++): mini sandwiches packed with cheese, truffle mayo, and beef bacon.
The restaurant tends to be fully booked, so definitely make your reservations ahead of time. Note that they’re not halal-certified, but, as mentioned, are Muslim-owned.
Read our Tipo review.
Expect to pay: $6.90-$13.90++ for sides, $9.90-$22.90++ for mains, $14.90++ for desserts
What to order: DIY pasta (from $9.90), Truffle Tramezzini ($13.90++)
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Tipo Website
Tipo Pasta Bar is not halal-certified but it is Muslim-owned.
3. Fuego – Hidden Mexican restaurant in Farrer Park
CDC-friendly Mexican restaurant under a HDB block
What is Fuego? Fuego is a hole-in-the-wall eatery located beneath an HDB block in Farrer Park. They’ve been generating some buzz on social media, thanks to their extensive menu featuring familiar Mexican favourites. Plus, they’re CDC-friendly!
If you’ve got a big appetite, go for their Beer-Battered Fish Tacos ($15++), starring two massive chunks of fried fish wrapped in purple-coloured taco skin, topped with purple cabbage, mango salsa, and finished off with chipotle mayonnaise. For something carb-heavy, we recommended the Beef Carnitas Rice Bowl ($18.90++), or the Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas ($17.90++) for something spicy.
Read our Fuego Mesa review.
Expect to pay: $6-$15++ for sides, $15-$19.90++ for mains
What to order: Beer-Battered Fish Tacos ($15++), Beef Carnitas Rice Bowl ($18.90++)
Address: 681 Race Course Road, #01-305, Singapore 210681
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Fuego Mesa Website
Fuego Mesa is not halal-certified.
4. Kok Sen – Michelin-approved zi char eatery in the CBD
Classic Chinese zi char dishes with strong wok hei
What is Kok Sen? Kok Sen is a familiar name in Singapore’s zi char restaurants scene. Housed along Keong Saik Road, there’s almost always a crowd during mealtimes—amplified by the fact that the restaurant has a spot on the Michelin Bib Gourmand lists in 2016 and 2023.
The zi char menu features staples such as fried rice, prawn paste chicken, and stir-fried vegetables. Kok Sen takes these staples a notch higher as their dishes are all served power-packed with wok hei, the distinct smoky flavour achieved through stir-frying in a seasoned wok, over high heat. A meal here would be remiss without their Big Prawns Hor Fun (from $26.50++), one of the most popular items on the menu, featuring wok-hei-infused hor fun and gravy topped with huge prawns. Fans of beef can also try their Black Pepper Beef (from $23.80++) or Black Bean Stir Fried with Beef (from $23.80++).
Read our Kok Sen review
Expect to pay: $10-$15++ for sides, $18-$30++ for mains
What to order: Big Prawns Hor Fun (from $26.50++), Black Pepper Beef (from $23.80++)
Kok Sen Website
Kok Sen is not halal-certified.
5. Cumi Bali – Indonesian restaurant with grilled seafood in Tanjong Pagar
Michelin Bib Gourmand Indonesian restaurant at Tras Street
What is Cumi Bali? Cumi Bali is a Michelin-approved Indonesian restaurant that’s a frequent presence on the Bib Gourmand list. Founded in 1986, the restaurant is all about crafting dishes with bumbu, a spice paste frequently used to give Balinese cuisine its intense flavours.
The restaurant offers family-style mains best enjoyed with a side of Nasi Kunyit ($2+), where rice is perfumed with 11 different spices. A majority of the menu is centred around Balinese barbecue, with highlights including their Cumi Bali ($38+) and Ayam Sate Madura ($20+)— chunky chicken satay topped with fried shallots.
Read our Cumi Bali review.
Expect to pay: $15-$20++ for sides, $20-$38++ for mains, $3.50-$6.50+ for desserts
What to order: Cumi Bali ($38+), Ayam Sate Madura ($20+), Nasi Kunyit ($2+)
Cumi Bali Website
Cumi Bali is not halal-certified.
6. Lagnaa – Barefoot dining experience in Little India
Image credit: @hooyeats
What is Lagnaa? Lagnaa is a regular fixture on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list for their Indian menu, built around the six flavours of Ayurvedic nutrition. Everything at this three-storey establishment is a flavour bomb, from their signature sets to their a la carte dishes. You can choose where you prefer to sit, but we recommend dining upstairs, with floor seating, for the true Lagnaa experience.
If you’re spoilt for choice, the eatery has a curated selection of set menus, each with six different dishes off their menu, including options for vegetarian diners. Prices start at $60 for a set that feeds two. With each set, you can expect to have a variety of their signature dishes, from Paneer Butter Nasaka (from $14++) to Mutton Masala (from $23++). Lagnaa is also famous for serving up some of the spiciest curries in Singapore, so if you’re up for the challenge, there are 10 levels of spice to choose from, though levels seven to 10 are so deadly, you can only be invited to order them.
Expect to pay: $4-$25++ for sides, $14-$37++ for mains
What to order: Paneer Butter Nasaka (from $14++), Mutton Masala (from $23++)
Lagnaa Website
Lagnaa is not halal-certified.
7. Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co – Claypot prawn noodles at New Bahru
What is Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co? Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co is a former hawker stall run by an ex-Burnt Ends chef who has recently established a standalone restaurant at New Bahru. Here, you can get their famed prawn noodles, as well as a new 12-course dinnertime menu that celebrates seafood.
Swing by during the daytime and dig into their range of claypot prawn noodles, priced from $15++. This comes with the eatery’s signature broth that’s made with pork bones and prawn stock, slow-boiled to extract maximum flavour. Come by during dinner, and the humble eatery becomes a full-fledged seafood bar and grill, serving up a course menu priced at $138++ per person. While the latter menu changes from time to time, you can always expect the freshest catch, ranging from fish to prawns, lobster to crab, and even oysters.
Read our Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co review.
Expect to pay: $2.60-$14++ for sides, $15-$30++ for mains
What to order: Prawn & Prawn Ball Claypot noodles ($15++), Prawn & Pork Shabu ($15++)
One Prawn & Co Website
One Prawn & Co is not halal-certified.
8. Keng Eng Kee – Michelin-approved seafood zi char restaurant
Famous seafood zi char restaurant with over 50 years of history
What is Keng Eng Kee Seafood? Keng Eng Kee Seafood is a family-run zi char restaurant that has been around for three generations, and has since bagged a Michelin Plate award, as well as several television features. While formerly a hawker zi char operation, they’ve also opened a full-fledged restaurant in SAFRA Tampines.
The dishes here are all prepared with family recipes. Must-orders include their Signature Moonlight Hor Fun (from $10.80+), wok-fried hor fun with Taiwanese sausages, prawns, and sliced fish, topped with raw eggs. The Coffee Pork Ribs (from $19.80+) were the other star of the show: addictive and big on flavour, with notes of coffee shining through the sticky-sweet glaze.
Read our Keng Eng Kee review.
Expect to pay: $10-$20+ for sides, $20-$80+ for mains
What to order: Signature Moonlight Hor Fun (from $10.80+), Coffee Pork Ribs (from $19.80+)
Keng Eng Kee Website
Keng Eng Kee Seafood is not halal-certified.
9. Hjh Maimunah – one of Singapore’s most famous nasi padang stalls
Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning nasi padang stall
What is Hjh Maimunah? One of Singapore’s most famous nasi padang restaurants, Hjh Maimunah, has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade for six years straight, since 2018. They’ve been around since 1992 and specialise in kampong-style Minangnese dishes, available at affordable prices. At their flagship restaurant at Jalan Pisang, you get to feast on homely, halal-certified dishes meant to be shared.
Highlights include their BBQ Seabass ($31), grilled over charcoal and served with a side of spicy sambal kicap, as well as their Sambal Goreng Jawa ($12), where long beans, beancurd, and tempeh are fried in a spicy belacan sauce.
Read our Hjh Maimunah review.
Expect to pay: $5-$12 for sides, $7.50-$31 for mains, $4-$8 for desserts
What to order: BBQ Seabass ($31), Sambal Goreng Jawa ($12)
Hjh Maimunah Website
Hjh Maimunah is halal-certified.
10. Picanhas’ – Halal steakhouse in the CBD
Halal restaurant with affordable steak and mocktails at Club Street
What is Picanhas’? Run by the folks behind The Feather Blade, Picanhas’ is a Muslim-owned steakhouse serving up affordable cuts of picanhas steak, AKA the rump cut. For the uninitiated, the rump cap may not possess the same tenderness as the ribeye or tenderloin. The restaurant takes extra steps to marinate the mixture in a salt brine. It’s then slowly sous-vided before it is seared.
The menu has five items, each spotlighting the picanhas cut in a different way, from burgers to pasta. The Queen of Steak ($34++), for example, is one of their most popular dishes, where you get 200g of meat seared in binchotan butter. Pair that with your pick from their menu of sides, priced at $8++ each. The Brussel Sprouts, cooked in garlic butter, are a crowd fave.
Read our Picanhas’ review.
Expect to pay: $8++ for sides, $25-34++ for mains, $12++ for mocktails
What to order: Queen of Steak ($34++), Duck Steak ($28++), Brussel Sprouts ($8++)
Picanhas’ Website
Picanhas’ is halal-certified.
11. Kulon – Javanese restaurant in Bugis with legit bakmi
Muslim-owned restaurant at Bali Lane with Indonesian bakmi and mie bakso
What is KULON? One of the more popular street foods in Indonesia is bakmi, a minced meat and noodle dish that’s prepared with chicken or pork. KULON, located along Bali Lane, is one of the places you can get legit bakmi in Singapore, and it doubles as an excellent, wallet-friendly spot for a casual lunch or dinner.
The small, rustic restaurant seats only 16 diners indoors, and another eight outdoors. They tend to get quite crowded at mealtimes. For the best of what the restaurant has to offer, try their Bakmi Komplit ($13.80), served with all the toppings, including beef balls, minced chicken, and a soya sauce braised egg. They also have bakso noodles and ayam geprek.
Read our KULON review.
Expect to pay: $1-$3.80 for sides, $8.20-$13.80 for mains
What to order: Bakmi Komplit ($13.80), Nasi Ayam Geprek Merah ($9.20)
KULON Website
Kulon is Muslim-owned.
12. Abundance – Popular Taiwanese cafe with fusion dishes
Taiwanese cafe with pork belly bao and peanut ice cream
What is Abundance? Taiwanese bistro Abundance has garnered quite the cult following for their Din Tai Fung-style fried rice, dumplings, Taiwanese gua bao and the like. They’ve got one outlet in Redhill, Century Square, and Jalan Besar.
The chill bistro is great for a casual weekday lunch or dinner. You can pair any of their craft beers with their acclaimed fried rice dishes, including the Niu Yolk ($19++), fried in beef fat and served with beef short ribs, or the Mentaiko Fish Fried Rice ($13.90++), served with house-made mentaiko mayo. End off your visit here with their Peanut Ice Cream Roll ($6.90++), a classic Jiufen dessert where ice cream, crushed peanuts, and coriander are all wrapped in thin popiah skin.
Read our Abundance review.
Expect to pay: $6-$15.90++ for sides, $12.90-$30.50++ for mains
What to order: Niu Yolk ($19++), Mentaiko Fish Fried Rice ($13.90++), Peanut Ice Cream Roll ($6.90++)
Abundance Website
Abundance is not halal-certified.
13. Una Una – Unagi restaurant with hitsumabushi sets under $20
Japanese restaurant with sashimi and affordable hitumabushi in Bugis
What is Una Una? Singapore has a fair few unagi restaurants, but if you’d like an affordable option, try Una Una. The casual restaurant serves up unagi dishes largely priced under $20++, including their hitsumabushi—a Nagoyan dish that sees an unagi don enjoyed four ways.
All the unagi here is freshly prepared, grilled over charcoal, and glazed with their signature tare sauce. If you’d like to splurge a little, try their Unagi Sashimi Gozen ($32.48), served with a whole eel fillet and salmon sashimi, atop rice.
Expect to pay: $4.14-$8.50 for sides, $18.31-$36.84 for mains
What to order: Unagi Hitsumabushi ($18.31), Unagi Sashimi Gozen ($32.48)
Read our Una Una review.
Una Una Website
Una Una is not halal-certified.
14. Un-Yang Kor-Dai – Michelin-approved Northern Thai restaurant
Popular Northern Thai restaurant from Khao Yai National Park
Image credit: Un-Yang-Kor-Dai
What is Un-Yang-Kor-Dai? Visit Un-Yang-Kor-Dai on South Bridge Road for a taste of authentic Isaan fare. Northern Thai cuisine is characterised by a reliance on fresh herbs and spices, layered to create dishes that are simple but no less flavoured.
Image credit: Un-Yang-Kor-Dai
Un-Yang-Kor-Dai is as legit as it gets, for the restaurant hails from the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand. Dig into delicious Isaan dishes rarely found in Singapore here, from their UYKD Signature Grilled Chicken (from $17++), marinated in white peppercorn and coriander, as well as their Red Curry with Grilled Chicken, Lychee, Tomato, and Sweet Basil ($18.50++). They’ve also got a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod, making them one of the best Thai restaurants in Singapore.
Expect to pay: $12-$18++ for sides, $15-$38++ for mains
What to order: UYKD Signature Grilled Chicken (from $17++), Red Curry with Grilled Chicken, Lychee, Tomato, and Sweet Basil ($18.50++)
Un-Yang-Kor-Dai Website
Un-Yang-Kor-Dai is not halal-certified.
15. The Coconut Club – Famous nasi lemak franchise
Award-winning nasi lemak restaurant with house-made rempah
What is The Coconut Club? The Coconut Club may serve Singapore’s priciest nasi lemak, but in our books, it is worth it. Their Signature Ayam Goreng Berempah ($21++) is served with organic French chicken, marinated for at least twelve hours, and then fried until the skin is extra crisp. The coconut rice is another standout; it’s oh so lemak thanks to the restaurant using only fresh-pressed coconut milk, prepared with coconuts sourced from family-owned plantations. A delicious, slow-cooked sambal rounds off the dish.
Image credit: The Coconut Club
The Bib Gourmand restaurant has three outlets islandwide. If you just want their nasi lemak, head to their Siglap outlet. If you’d like to enjoy family-style Nyonya and Malay dishes, then their Beach Road and River Valley outlets are where it’s at.
Expect to pay: $12-$28++ for sides, $21-$26++ for mains
What to order: Signature Ayam Goreng Berempah ($21++), Rendang ($26+)
The Coconut Club Website
The Coconut Club is not halal-certified but uses no pork or lard.
16. TONSHOU – Korea-famous pork cutlet restaurant in Tanjong Pagar
Teppanyaki-style Korean restaurant with charcoal-grilled Korean pork cutlet
What is TONSHOU? TONSHOU is a popular Korean restaurant said to be the only one in the world that offers charcoal-grilled tonkatsu. In fact, the restaurant is so popular in their hometown, Busan, that reservation slots are snatched up almost as soon as they are released.
Sink your teeth into their Katsu Sando ($21++), which sees crispy pork cutlets sandwiched between two slices of fluffy, white bread. Else if you’re more of a rice person, go for their Hokkaido Kurobuta Rosu Katsu ($34++) that gets you a generous slab of their most premium tonkatsu offering. Their Curry ($5++) is also to die for, boasting a rich flavour of spices that pairs perfectly well with the meat.
Check out our TONSHOU review.
Expect to pay: $5-$28++ for sides, $21-$37++ for mains
What to order: Katsu Sando ($21++), Hokkaido Kurobuta Rosu Katsu ($34++)
TONSHOU Website
TONSHOU is not halal-certified.
17. True Blue Cuisine – Michelin Bib Gourmand Peranakan restaurant
Famous Peranakan restaurant with legit Nyonya food in City Hall
Image credit: @dm.akie
What is True Blue Cuisine? For nostalgic Nyonya fare, visit True Blue Cuisine. The home-style restaurant is located in the heart of Singapore’s Peranakan neighbourhood along Armenian Street. Within their cosy premises, Peranakan chefs whip up delicious, full-flavoured and familiar recipes, ranging from fried fish and seafood to spicy stews.
You really get an extensive range of Nyonya classics here, such as Chap Chye ($25++) and Rendang Sapi ($30++), and an equally amazing array of traditional kueh and desserts. Don’t stress breaking the bank here—True Blue Cuisine prides itself on its affordable dishes. It’s even got a spot on the Bib Gourmand list.
Expect to pay: $2.50-$28++ for sides, $25-$35++ for mains
What to order: Chap Chye ($25++), Rendang Sapi ($30++), Ayam Buah Keluak ($36++)
Tru Blue Cuisine Website
Tru Blue Cuisine is not halal-certified.
18. Sio Pasta – Fresh pasta at Raffles City by renowned Japanese chef
Pasta Bar in City Hall with fresh pasta dishes and Japanese sides
What is Sio Pasta? Sio Pasta is a pasta bar by renowned Japanese chef Shusaku Toba, best known for his work at the Michelin-approved Italian restaurant Sio Aoyama in Tokyo. The restaurant’s Singapore menu features over 10 affordably priced pasta dishes, with most items showcasing Chef Toba’s Japanese influences.
Usher in the Fried Egg, Cheese, Salted Kelp Japanese-style Pasta ($13.80++), Sio Pasta’s most affordable pasta dish. It features spaghetti cooked in a house-made sauce with cheese and salted kelp, topped with a fried egg. On our visit, we enjoyed the combination of cheese and egg yolk, which reminded us of a light and creamy salted egg sauce, zhnged up by a savoury umami from the bits of salted kelp.
You can also pair your pasta with sides, such as the Japanese-style Fried Chicken, available in five flavours: Classic Teriyaki Sauce ($4.80++), Sweet Chilli Sauce ($4.80++), Sriracha Mayonnaise ($4.80++), Mentaiko Mayonnaise ($5.80++), and Yuzu Kosho Mayonnaise ($5.80++).
Read our Sio Pasta review.
Expect to pay: $4.80-$6.80++ for sides, $13.80-$21.80++ for mains
What to order: Fried Egg, Cheese, Salted Kelp Japanese-style Pasta ($13.80++), Japanese-style Fried Chicken (from $4.80)
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-16, Raffles City Shopping Mall, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Sio Pasta Website
Sio Pasta is not halal-certified.
19. Lechon Republic – Filipino crispy roast pork from $6.50 in Novena
Filipino restaurant with crispy roast pork and sisig
What is Lechon Republic? It’s not the easiest to find quality Filipino roast pork, known better as lechon, in Singapore, but thankfully, restaurants like Lechon Republic offer a correction. The fuss-free eating house roasts their pigs on site each day, so if you swing by early enough, you’ll get to see them on spits, turning over an open flame.
The Chopped Lechon Meal ($12.80) is a classic here. It’s simple, but so delicious—diners get chunks of juicy lechon with crackling skin, plain rice, a pork liver sauce known as mang tomas, and a cucumber-shalot pickle. Each set also comes with a drink. Those dining with friends should definitely branch out and try more of the lechon menu available here, with highlights like Lechon Sinigang ($15.80) and Lechon Sisig ($15.80) available too.
Read our Lechon Republic review.
Expect to pay: $6.80-$14.30 for sides, $8.80-$33.30 for mains
What to order: Chopped Lechon Meal ($12.80), Lechon Sinigang ($15.80), Lechon Sisig ($15.80)
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Lechon Republic Website
Lechon Republic is not halal-certified.
20. Cherry & Oak – Muslim-friendly steakhouse in Farrer Park
Farrer Park smokehouse with halal Wagyu tomahawk steak
Image credit: @cherryoak.sg
What is Cherry & Oak? There are plenty of steak restaurants in Singapore but not nearly enough Muslim-friendly ones. Cherry & Oak, however, is here to close that gap a little. The 100-seater smokehouse specialises in meats smoked with cherrybark oak in a firewood oven. This means all your orders come with a distinctive, smoky aroma that really elevates this from the regular ol’ barbecue.
Image credit: @cherryoak.sg
They’re best known for their Beef Brisket ($26+), a generous slab of beef served alongside house-made barbecue sauce and a zesty mango salad. Pair that with their Wagyu Truffle Snail Sausages ($18+), or go for their pasta dishes. The Bird’s Eye Chilli With Smoked Brisket ($24+) is a good pick as it features penne pasta infused with chilli-spiked coconut gravy, topped with smoked brisket.
Read our Cherry & Oak review.
Expect to pay: $8-$24+ for sides, $18-$63+ for mains
What to order: Beef Brisket ($26+), Wagyu Truffle Snail Sausages ($18+), Bird’s Eye Chilli With Smoked Brisket ($24+)
Cherry & Oak Website
Cherry & Oak is not halal-certified but is Muslim-owned.
21. Joji’s Deli – Sandwich Parlour in Serangoon that opens till 12am
Vibey supper spot in Serangoon by Joji’s Diner
What is Joji’s Deli? Introducing the sister concept of Joji’s Diner: Joji’s Deli! Unlike the diner, which offers a range of American-style brunch classics, this restaurant’s speciality is US-style sandwiches. This eatery is located right beside Joji’s Diner, at the same spot in Serangoon.
Our top two picks were the Classic Reuben ($18) and the Shrimp Po’ Boy ($22). The former stars hickory-smoked black Angus beef brisket, while the latter consists of cajun-marinated grilled shrimp. Although you get to choose two sides to pair with your sandwiches, including French fries and coleslaw, we also recommend getting the Fry Scallop ($10).
Check out our Joji’s Sandwich Parlour feature.
Expect to pay: $10-14 for sides, $14-$24 for mains
What to order: Classic Reuben ($18), Shrimp Po’ Boy ($22), Fry Scallop ($10)
Joji’s Deli Website
Joji’s Deli is not halal-certified.
22. Sen-ryo – Fancy Japanese restaurant in Orchard with bento sets
Japanese bento sets and hotpot at ION Orchard
What is Sen-ryo? Sen-ryo is well-known for offering gourmet Japanese dishes at wallet-friendly prices. Their main branch at ION Orchard always requires reservations, no matter the day of the week. They’ve got a wide selection of Japanese dishes, from sushi and sashimi to Japanese-style nabe hotpots.
The Sen-ryo Premium Bento ($26.80++) is a crowd fave: the set includes nine different high-quality bites such as unagi, fatty otoro, and salmon belly. Another popular choice is the Zuwaigani Soy Nabe ($48++), a hotpot featuring a broth made from Japanese soybeans and served with a whole snow crab leg.
Read our Sen-ryo review.
Expect to pay: $5.50-$20++ for sides, $15.80-$48++ for mains
What to order: Sen-ryo Premium Bento ($26.80++), Zuwaigani Soy Nabe ($48++)
Sen-ryo Website
Sen-ryo is not halal-certified.
23. Super Loco – Mexican food with cityscape views
Mexican restaurant with tacos and daily happy hour
Image credit: Super Loco Customs House
What is Super Loco? Super Loco is a local fave for Mexican food and margaritas. This restaurant offers a taste of classic Mexican flavours without the frills—think a menu packed with tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, chips and dips. Start off your meal with their Chips & Salsa ($18++) platter, then move on to your picks from their lengthy taco selection, which includes gluten-free and plant-based options.
Image credit: Super Loco Customs House
Popular picks include the Cali-style Baja Fish ($11++), where crispy fish is topped with a mango salsa, or their Chorizo & Beef Brisket ($10++), a meaty combo packed with spiced chorizo and tender braised beef.
What’s more, the restaurant is situated by the Marina Bay waterfront, so you get great views both day and night.
Expect to pay: $8-$16++ for sides, $10-$33++ for mains
What to order: Baja Fish ($11++), Chorizo & Beef Brisket ($10++)
Super Loco Website
Super Loco is not halal-certified.
24. Inle Myanmar Restaurant – Authentic Burmese food in City Hall
Delicious Burmese set meals and milk tea at Peninsula Plaza
What is Inle Myanmar Restaurant? For an authentic taste of Burmese cuisine, pay a visit to Inle Myanmar Restaurant. The Peninsula Plaza establishment serves up legit, full-flavoured Burmese classics, at wallet-friendly prices to boot.
Start off with their Pickled Tea Leaves Salad ($8.90++), a classic and earthy appetiser that’ll whet your appetite. For mains, the Mohinga ($9.90++) is a must—this is Myanmar’s national dish, which comes with a sour fish paste broth, vermicelli noodles, and a medley of toppings.
Read our Inle Myanmar Restaurant review.
Expect to pay: $8.50-$11.50++ for sides, $9.90-$16++ for mains
What to order: Pickled Tea Leaves Salad ($8.90++), Mohinga ($9.90++)
Inle Myanmar Restaurant Website
Inle Myanmar Restaurant is not halal-certified.
25. Rempapa – Eurasian heritage restaurant by celebrity chef
Eurasian and Peranakan food by MasterChef Singapore judge
What is Rempapa? MasterChef Singapore judge Damian D’Silva’s Rempapa is a celebration of what the chef terms New Singapore Heritage Cuisine—familiar recipes sourced from Peranakan, Eurasian, and hawker culture are elevated and adapted across Rempapa’s multiple menus.
Their breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings differ. We recommend getting their delicious Lamb Shank Rendang ($29.90++)—braised lamb marinated for six hours with 18 spices, or the Shredded Chicken Noodles ($15.90++): shredded chicken breast, mushrooms, onsen egg, and bean sprouts. Don’t skip closing off the meal with your picks from their house-made kueh selection.
Read our Rempapa review.
Expect to pay: $2-$10.90++ for sides, $9.90-$29.90++ for mains, $7.50 for desserts
What to order: Lamb Shank Rendang ($29.90++), Shredded Chicken Noodles ($15.90++)
Rempapa Website
Rempapa is not halal-certified.
26. Humpback – Seafood and oyster bar in Chinatown
Seafood restaurant with Japanese-inspired dishes and fresh oysters
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What is Humpback? In Chinatown, where restaurants come and go, Humpback has remained a long-standing presence. The seafood restaurant is known for their skillful blending of European culinary techniques with Japanese flavours, applied to sustainably sourced seafood. Their menu features options of both small and large plates, designed for sharing. Some notable dishes include Steak Frites ($48++) and King Crab Trofie ($30++).
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Aside from the food, the restaurant also boasts a selection of over 60 different wine labels that you can enjoy alongside your meal, and housemade cocktails. Additionally, they’re known for their happy hour deal, offering oysters from the Washington coast for $6++.
Expect to pay: $6-$28++ for sides, $27-$38++ for mains, $14++ for desserts
What to order: Steak Frites ($48++), King Crab Trofie ($30++)
Humpback Website
Humpback is not halal-certified.
<$100 per person
27. Birds Of A Feather – Sichuan cuisine with a fusion twist in Chinatown
Aesthetic Sichuan restaurant at Chinatown Point with pasta and sharing plates
What is Birds Of A Feather? At Birds Of A Feather, Sichuan cuisine receives a fusion makeover. Anticipate inventive small plates as well as main courses, which are great for sharing or digging into solo.
Image credit: Birds Of A Feather
Menu favourites here include the Yu Xiang Eggplant ($18++), a vegan appetiser which reinterprets the Sichuan spicy eggplant dish with bocconcini and a garlic sauce. We’re also fans of the Oriental Bolognaise ($26++), where capellini pasta meets pork ragout and sakura ebi.
Expect to pay: $12-$24++ for sides, $26-$45++ for mains, $14-$18++ for desserts
What to order: Yu Xiang Eggplant ($18++), Oriental Bolognaise ($26++)
Birds Of A Feather Website
Birds Of A Feather is not halal-certified.
28. Artichoke – Retro pizza parlour at New Bahru
Restaurant by renowned chef reopens as 90s style retro pizza parlour
What is Artichoke? Artichoke, the brainchild of renowned chef Bjorn Chen, has rebooted itself from a Mediterranean pub into a retro pizza parlour at New Bahru. The pizzas here are anything but typical—think decadent treats such as the Bacon Apple Pie Slab ($32++ for six slices), starring thin, delicate slices of pancetta, baked apples, brie, stretchy mozzarella, and a house-made apple butter, finished with earthy hazelnuts and fragrant rosemary.
Our favourite pizza here by far is the Tropic Thunder Round ($32++), starring soft, tender slices of Parma ham, fresh jackfruit, ginger flower, and creamy burrata, topped with grated Pecorino, mint leaves, and a drizzle of honey. Artichoke is one of our favourite restaurants of 2025, and you’ll have to pay them a visit to see why.
Read our Artichoke review.
Expect to pay: $14-$20++ for sides, $22-$36++ for mains
What to order: Bacon Apple Pie Slab ($32++ for six slices), Tropic Thunder Round ($32++)
Artichoke Website
Artichoke is not halal-certified.
29. Fat Prince – Mediterranean cuisine in Tanjong Pagar
Mediterranean restaurant with Middle Eastern influences and cocktails
Image credit: Fat Prince via Google Maps
What is Fat Prince? For authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Singapore, look no further than Fat Prince, located in Tanjong Pagar. The dishes here are bold and full-flavoured and are definitely made to be shared.
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Swing by with your friends or loved ones, settle into the convivial atmosphere here, and get messy with their “Build It” platters, where grilled meats are served with house-made pita and Turkish chillies. You get to choose your protein, including Wagyu Beef Cheek ($68++) and Fried Red Snapper ($48++), or opt for the sharing plates, including the Moroccan Chicken Tagine ($48++), served with pita.
Complete your meal with their mezze, with signatures including Egyptian House Rolls with Date Butter ($8++), Cashew Hummus ($14++), and Labneh ($12++), a creamy strained yoghurt dip.
Expect to pay: $5-$19++ for sides, $32-$68++ for mains
What to order: Egyptian House Rolls with Date Butter ($8++), Wagyu Beef Cheek ($68++)
Fat Prince Website
Fat Prince is not halal-certified.
30. Bakalaki Greek Taverna – Highly rated Greek restaurant in the CBD
Traditional Greek restaurant and taverna at Robertson Quay
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What is Bakalaki Greek Taverna? For legit Eastern Mediterranean fare, head to Bakalaki Greek Taverna. Located in River Valley, the bustling taverna serves up primarily Greek dishes, with ingredients sourced from native producers. Its warm ambience and sharing-style menu are great for casual meals with friends.
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They have medzes—AKA small plate starters—aplenty here, all featuring dips made in-house. The Htapodi ($39.90++) AKA grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon, is a popular choice, praised for its delightful charred flavour. If seafood isn’t your jam, they have a bunch of meat platters: the Kalamaki Merida (from $31.90++), which features grilled skewers and Souvlaki (from $21.90++) comprising pita meat wraps. Don’t leave without ordering some sweets off the dessert menu. The Baklava ($16.90++), dressed with Grecian honey syrup, is divine.
Expect to pay: $16.90-$26.90++ for sides, $24.90-$75.90++ for mains, $6.90-$22.90++ for desserts
What to order: Htapodi ($39.90++), Kalamaki Merida (from $31.90++), Baklava ($16.90++)
Bakalaki Website
Bakalaki is not halal-certified.
31. Fico – Pet-friendly seaside cafe with Pugliese dishes
Cafe at East Coast Park with Pugliese dishes and focaccia
What is Fico? East Coast Park is home to many eateries, with Fico being one of the newest kids on the block. Run by Chef-Partner Mirko Febbrile, who formerly held the Michelin-starred Braci, Fico is an ode to the chef’s Southern Italian roots, with fuss-free dishes meant to be shared with the ones you love. The ambience here is perfect for date nights or special occasions, with cosy wood furnishings and lots of natural light, and windows facing the waterfront that offer a particularly scenic view at sundown.
You’ll find hearty Pugliese dishes here, alongside showstopping mains such as their Spaghetti ($26++), prepared atop an entire wheel of pecorino cheese, and the chef’s housemade focaccina, with toppings ranging from goat’s milk blue cheese to fresh San Marzano tomatoes.
Read our Fico review.
Expect to pay: $12-$29++ for sides, $22-$78++ for mains, $9-$18++ for desserts
What to order: Spaghetti ($26++), San Marzano Tomatoes Focaccina ($28++)
Fico Website
Fico is not halal-certified.
32. Restaurant Air – Sustainable restaurant in Dempsey by celebrity chefs
Responsible dining and sustainable small plates in Dempsey
What is Restaurant Air? Restaurant Air, also known as Restaurant Air, is the brainchild of renowned chefs Will Goldfarb, celebrated for his work at Bali’s Room4Dessert and on Netflix’s Chefs Table, and Matthew Orlando, whose illustrious culinary journey includes stints at Noma, Per Se, and Fat Duck. Located in Dempsey, this culinary gem offers sustainable, inventive dining at value-for-money prices.
The menu showcases clean, fresh flavours, with most dishes priced under $50. Expect a delightful array of seafood delicacies including the Charred Spanish Mackerel ($40++) and A Nice Grouper (from $42++), as well as innovative desserts such as “Bubur Hitam” Gelato ($15++) paying homage to Goldfarb’s pastry prowess. The attention to detail extends beyond the plate, with thoughtfully curated spaces featuring upcycled furnishings and a charming lawn area where patrons can savour their meals picnic-style.
Read our Restaurant Air review.
Expect to pay: $14-$30++ for sides, $26-$60++ for mains, $15++ for desserts
What to order: Charred Spanish Mackerel ($40++), “Bubur Hitam” Gelato ($15++)
Restaurant Air Website
Restaurant Air is not halal-certified.
33. Olivia Restaurant & Lounge – Legit Catalan food in Outram Park
Barcelona-inspired restaurant in Keong Saik with Catalan and Mediterranean dishes
What is Olivia Restaurant & Lounge? elBulli alma mater Chef Alain Devahive is the maestro behind Olivia Restaurant & Lounge, a multi-concept establishment that celebrates Barcelonian fare and Spanish produce. The dishes here are all designed for sharing, from its starters to mains.
The Tortilla de Camarones ($18++) with Sakura Ebi shrimp fritter, citrus, and lemon is a delightful starting point for the meal. Follow that up with their Wagyu Striploin ($92++), laced with truffle, and finish with their Black Rice with Carabineros ($65++), red deep-prawns that are char-grilled so they’re smoky and sweet.
Read our Olivia Restaurant review.
Expect to pay: $16-$52++ for sides, $32-$96++ for mains
What to order: Wagyu Striploin ($92++), Black Rice with Carabineros ($65++)
Olivia Restaurant Website
Olivia Restaurant is not halal-certified.
34. Kotuwa – Michelin-approved restaurant with Sri Lankan street food
Authentic Sri Lankan street food and bold curries
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What is Kotuwa? Kotuwa, the passion project of acclaimed Chef Rishi Naleendra, has been a regular on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list for the past couple of years. Kotuwa pays homage to Naleendra’s Sri Lankan background, with home-style recipes that celebrate the best of Ceylonese comfort food.
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Come hungry and with friends who are keen to share. Start off the meal with their Crab Cutlet ($16++), croquettes packed with spiced crab meat. The Kottu Roti here is a must—this is a famed Sri Lankan street food dish, made with chopped-up prata, eggs, and gravy. We recommend the Polos Kottu ($22++), prepared with baby jackfruit. Take your pick from a range of pickled sambals and achar, as well as curried vegetables and proteins to complete the meal.
Expect to pay: $8-$14++ for sides, $22-$68++ for mains, $14-$16++ for desserts
What to order: Crab Cutlet ($16++), Polos Kottu ($22++)
Kotuwa Website
Kotuwa is not halal-certified.
35. Siri House – Mod-Asian restaurant and art gallery in Dempsey
Modern Asian sharing plates and bespoke cocktails
What is Siri House? Established by Thai real estate developer, Sansiri, Siri House is a restaurant in Dempsey that impresses me with its contemporary Asian menu, built around sharing plates. The dishes differ across lunch and dinner, but expect some mainstays to recur, including their popular Unagi Risotto ($42++) and Prawn Pappardelle ($39++). The restaurant also offers house pours, wines, and beer, along with bespoke cocktails.
Siri House is also a great restaurant to reserve for larger events, meals with a group, or even private dining. They can accommodate bookings for their restaurant, lounge, and their al fresco backyard space.
Expect to pay: $5-$25++ for sides, $16-$168++ for mains, $15-$17++ for desserts
What to order: Unagi Risotto ($42++), Prawn Pappardelle ($39++)
Siri House Website
Siri House is not halal-certified.
36. The Summerhouse – Asian-inspired restaurant inside a heritage building
Garden-themed restaurant in Seletar with grilled dishes
What is The Summerhouse? Most of the best restaurants in Singapore can be found around its busy city centres, but if you want some respite from the bustle, pay a visit to The Summerhouse. The farm-to-table restaurant is located in the tranquil Seletar Aerospace Park, occupying an old colonial manor framed by verdant tropical greenery.
The multi-storey restaurant has different concepts across its space: a cafe, outdoor garden domes, a bar and grill, as well as their main restaurant. You get to pick the type of vibe you want, whether it be a showstopping garden dining experience for a date, a fancier dinner, or a relaxed Sunday brunch with the fam. Overall, expect immaculate vibes, picturesque dining areas, and hearty dishes prepared from fresh produce, as well as greens grown on-site.
Expect to pay: $5-$24++ for sides, $17-$66++ for mains, $16-$18++ for desserts
What to order: Japanese Hamburg Bun 200g ($30++), Taro Panna Cotta ($16++)
The Summerhouse Website
The Summerhouse is not halal-certified.
37. Ban Lan – Michelin-approved Fujian restaurant in Orchard
Chinese restaurant with Hokkien dishes at Scotts Square
What is Ban Lan? Hailing from China, this Michelin-recognised restaurant is celebrated for its Hokkien dishes, spanning meat and seafood dishes to soups and desserts. Each item is delicately seasoned to bring out the fresh, natural essence of Fujian cuisine. Notably, Ban Lan’s Orchard outlet is the brand’s first venture beyond China.
We recommend the Fuzhou-style Crispy Pork Ribs Marinated in Hokkien Traditional Alcohol (from $29++) to share. It gets you a pile of lightly battered pork ribs tossed in a delicious sweet-tangy 10-spice sauce, garnished with fresh mint leaves.if you love seafood, consider the Steamed Crab with Hokkien Glutinous Rice Cake (from $89++), which wowed us with its huge crab elegantly presented atop a warm bed of stir-fried glutinous rice, available with one or two red crabs for $89++ and $169++ respectively.
Expect to pay: $16-$36++ for sides, $32-$96++ for mains
What to order: Fuzhou-style Crispy Pork Ribs Marinated in Hokkien Traditional Alcohol (from $29++), Steamed Crab with Hokkien Glutinous Rice Cake (from $89++)
Read our Ban Lan review.
Address: 6 Scotts Road, #02-01/02, Scotts Square, Singapore 228209
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 8067 6688
Ban Lan Website
Ban Lan is not halal-certified.
38. Yakiniku Gyubei – Nose-To-Tail yakiniku restaurant in Tanjong Pagar
Wagyu omakase lunch sets at 100 AM
What is Yakiniku Gyubei? Yakiniku Gyubei is a Japanese restaurant founded in 1999 that pioneered a unique approach to yakiniku by championing the no-wase, or “nose-to-tail”, philosophy, which uses the entire animal in cooking to minimise waste.
The menu showcases 24 cuts of meat, sourced from cattle raised in and imported from Kyushu Prefecture. While you can order them a la carte, one of the best ways to experience the nose-to-tail concept is through the Omakase Lunch Set for Two ($100++), which includes six cuts from a single Wagyu cow, along with two salads, a side dish, and rice. If that feels a little steep, there are more wallet-friendly options such as the Signature Gyubei Lunch ($33.90++), featuring three cuts of meat—Wagyu beef ribs, akami beef, and the cut of the day—served with salad, a side dish, rice, and soup.
Read our Yakiniku Gyubei feature.
Expect to pay: $10-$19++ for sides, $20-$89.90++ for mains, $5.50++ for desserts
What to order: Omakase Lunch Set for Two ($100++), Signature Gyubei Lunch ($33.90++)
Address: 100 Tras Street, #03-11, 100AM, Singapore 079027
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6543 6248
Yakiniku Gyubei Website
Yakiniku Gyubei is not halal-certified.
39. Gyusei Gyukatsu – SG’s first halal gyukatsu restaurant
Halal A5 wagyu gyukatsu and fresh oysters in Bugis
What is Gyusei Gyukatsu? Gyusei Gyukatsu is Singapore’s first halal-certified A5 Wagyu gyukatsu restaurant, offering a wide selection of deep-fried dishes that go beyond beef, including premium seafood platters and vegetarian-friendly options.
A must-try is their A5 Wagyu Ribeye Gyukatsu Set ($69++), the standout on the menu, served on a locally crafted ceramic platter accompanied by 10 different condiments to elevate each bite of Wagyu. If you’re leaning towards seafood, the Premium Seafood Set ($39++) is a solid pick, featuring tempura-style salmon, unagi, ebi, and soft-shell crab.
Read our Gyusei Gyukatsu review.
Expect to pay: $12-$18++ for sides, $35-$69++ for mains
What to order: A5 Wagyu Ribeye Gyukatsu Set ($69++), Premium Seafood Set ($39++
Address: 775 North Bridge Road, Hotel Clover, Singapore 198743
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs, Sun 12pm to 10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 10:30pm
Gyusei Gyukatsu Website
Gyusei Gyukatsu is halal-certified.
40. Publico Ristorante – Pet-friendly Italian restaurant at Robertson Quay
Italian restaurant with handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas
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What is Publico Ristorante? Publico Ristorante stands out as a favourite amongst the Italian restaurants in Singapore for its hearty Italian dishes, including a selection of house-made pasta and wood-fired pizzas beloved by regulars. The latter is especially popular—you have 13 topping combinations to choose from, built atop either a white base or a San Marzano tomato sauce base. The pizza dough is made fresh in-house daily, and fermented for 24 hours before it is rolled out.
Image credit: Publico Ristorante
Another point worth noting: the Roberston Quay restaurant is located by the waterfront, with indoor and outdoor seating options to suit the weather and your mood. Sit indoors for an elevated dining experience, or al fresco to enjoy the view and breeze with a spritz in hand. Out of the lot, their Burrata ($32++) and Prosciutto ($34++) seem to be the top picks among diners.
Expect to pay: $11-$44++ for sides, $28-$88++ for mains, $16-$20++ for desserts
What to order: Burrata ($32++), Prosciutto ($34++)
Publico Ristorante Website
Publico Ristorante is not halal-certified.
41. JUMBO Seafood – SG’s most famous chilli crab restaurant
Famous chilli crab restaurant with six outlets in Singapore
What is JUMBO Seafood? It is at JUMBO Seafood, whose version of chilli crab has achieved such popularity that it led to six outlets in Singapore, seven in China, three in Vietnam, and beyond, making it arguably one of the most iconic chilli crab experiences locally based on scale and reputation alone.
You must try their award-winning Chilli Crab (market price), featuring a sizeable, fresh Sri Lankan mud crab that is especially plump. Other notable dishes include the Crispy Fried Baby Squid (from $22++), a crowd-pleasing appetiser with an ultra-crisp bite and sweet-savoury glaze, as well as the Mocha Pork Ribs (from $26++), which are fried to a crisp exterior while remaining juicy and tender inside.
Read our JUMBO Seafood review.
Expect to pay: $15-$30++ for sides, $30-$100++ for mains
What to order: Chilli Crab (market price), Crispy Fried Baby Squid (from $22++), Mocha Pork Ribs (from $26++)
JUMBO Seafood Website
JUMBO Seafood is not halal-certified.
42. Cicheti – Rustic trattoria with wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas
Italian trattoria at Kampong Glam with pasta and pizzas
Image credit: Cicheti
What is Cicheti? Cicheti pays homage to Venetian wine bars that serve up small plates bearing a distinct Mediterranean influence. The two-storey trattoria offers a fuss-free menu of small plates, pastas, and wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas. Start off the meal with their small antipasti bites, which include Calamari ($21++) and the Polpo ($29.50++), where octopus is served with a harissa and an arugula salad.
Image credit: Cicheti
There are 12 pizzas on the menu to choose from, most of them prepared with classic toppings, from crushed tomatoes to Grana Padano cheese. Flavours include the anchovy-streaked Napoletena ($25++) and the Diavola ($29++) which is topped with salami.
Expect to pay: $9.50-$28++ for sides, $29-$89++ for mains, $10-$18++ for desserts
What to order: Napoletena ($25++), Diavola ($29++)
Cicheti Website
Cicheti is not halal-certified.
43. Le Bon Funk – Lively wine bar and kitchen on Club Street
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What is Le Bon Funk? Natural wine enthusiasts, you want to head down to Le Bon Funk. This buzzy bistro is beloved for their lengthy list of natural wines, all served alongside a contemporary menu that’s comforting, but no less refined because of it. They’ve got two outlets: one along Club Street, which is the OG, and one in Holland Village.
Image credit: @munchrkive
The menu is split into small and big plates, with some perennial classics. The Beef Tongue And Gribiche Sandwich ($32++) is a definite must-order here. The sandwich comprises a stack of house-cured beef tongue, sliced paper-thin, nestled between two slices of shokupan dressed with rich French mayonnaise. If you really want to splurge, there’s the lavish Lamb Saddle ($98++) with stewed chickpeas.
Expect to pay: $14-$36++ for sides, $28-$98++ for mains, $14-$22++ for desserts
What to order: Beef Tongue And Gribiche Sandwich ($32++), Lamb Saddle ($98++)
Le Bon Funk Website
Le Bon Funk is not halal-certified.
44. Mott 32 – High-end Cantonese restaurant at Marina Bay Sands
Multi-award-winning Chinese restaurant with Bejiing and Sichuan influences
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What is Mott32? Mott32 is a renowned mod-dim sum restaurant, with establishments in Hong Kong, Vancouver, Seoul, Las Vegas, Dubai, Cebu, Bangkok, and Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Your regular yum cha and Cantonese restaurant fare gets a serious facelift here, with flavours that, nevertheless, remain true to their roots.
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It’s the kind of restaurant that works best when dining with a group, for you’ll definitely need help when feasting on their famous Apple Wood Roasted 42 Days Peking Duck ($148++), which requires an advanced order. Their fancy dim sum bites are also a must—think xiao long bao prepared with Iberico pork or South Australian scallops, and siew mai dressed up with truffle. They also have a luxurious Bird’s Nest Soup with Chicken Broth and Yunnan Ham (86++).
Expect to pay: $10-$30++ for sides, $22-$85++ for mains, $12-$26++ for desserts
What to order: Apple Wood Roasted 42 Days Peking Duck ($148++), Bird’s Nest Soup with Chicken Broth and Yunnan Ham (86++).
Mott32 Website
Mott32 is not halal-certified.
45. The Masses – Franco-Asian restaurant in City Hall
French-Asian dishes at Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski
What is The Masses? The Masses is a popular French-Asian restaurant located at the Capitol, just within a spitting distance from City Hall MRT Station. Their fare seamlessly weaves in Asian and French flavours, so if you have yet to dip your toes into French cuisine, this is an excellent place to start!
If you thought a cabbage dish couldn’t be that interesting, here to prove you wrong is the Purple Cabbage ($19.90++). The vegetable is dressed in ikura, pickled fennel, fresh Hokkaido scallops, and sits in a dashi broth that certainly elevates the dish to new heights.
We would also recommend the simple but delicious Duck Confit ($21.90++), which stars wok hei-infused kway teow, vegetables, and the star of the show: a tender, confit duck leg. If you’re still unsure of what to go for, they have a Communal Menu ($62++ per person), which has 10 courses featuring their signature dishes.
Check out our The Masses review.
Expect to pay: $18.90-$39.90++ for sides, $25.90-$39.90++ for mains, $13.90-$17.90++ for desserts
What to order: Purple Cabbage ($19.90++), Duck Confit ($21.90++)
The Masses Website
The Masses is not halal-certified.
46. MODU – SG’s First Samgyetang Specialty Restaurant
Korean restaurant with Hanok-style interiors At Mandarin Gallery
What is MODU? Dubbed the first samgyetang specialty restaurant in Singapore, MODU is a popular Korean restaurant offers ginseng chicken soup in six different flavours, alongside appetisers, sharing dishes, drinks, and desserts.
At MODU, all the dishes are available a la carte, but there’s also the option of 2-gather ($98++), a five-course meal for diners visiting in pairs. This hearty meal includes two samgyetang of your choice, an appetiser, a sharing dish, and Korean tea. On the a la carte menu are Collagen Herbal ($35++) and Black Chicken ($37++), two ginseng soups that we enjoyed on our visit to MODU. Both dishes feature glutinous rice, leek, dates, chives, pine nuts, and ginseng root stuffed within.
Read our MODU feature.
Expect to pay: $18++ for sides, $35-$62++ for mains
What to order: 2-gather ($98++), Collagen Herbal ($35++), Black Chicken ($37++)
Address: 333A Orchard Road, #02-37, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
MODU Website
MODU is not halal-certified.
47. Um Yong Baek – Famous Korean pork soup restaurant in the CBD
Authentic Busan pork soup and rice soup in Tanjong Pagar
What is Um Yong Baek? The buzz around Um Yong Baek is well-deserved, and it only takes a visit to figure that out for yourself. The charming Korean restaurant specialises in two variations of Busan pork. At lunch, they offer the Busanese pork stew known as Daejigukbab ($22+), which features a collagen-rich broth, short-grain rice, and a medley of pork cuts, along with offal.
Come dinner, Um Yong Baek takes a different approach by focusing on pork-centric K-BBQ. They serve premium pork cuts accompanied by a range of unique Busan-inspired sides. Note that each diner is required to order a pork item from their dinner barbecue menu.
Read our Um Yong Baek review.
Expect to pay: $7-$15++ for sides, $20-$84++ for mains
What to order: UYB Clear Daejigukbab ($22+), Local Busan Daejigukbab ($22+)
Um Yong Baek Website
Um Yong Baek is not halal-certified.
48. Summer Pavilion – One-Michelin-Starred Restaurant Cantonese Restaurant
Garden-themed Cantonese restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton
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What is Summer Pavilion? Summer Pavilion is an esteemed Cantonese restaurant with a Michelin star. Housed in The Ritz Carlton, you can expect classic Canto fare elevated with top-quality produce. Their Orchid Lunch Menu ($138++ per person) offers a taste of the restaurant’s best. Else, you can also order from the a la carte menu, featuring dim sum and decadent mains such as Barbecued Peking Duck ($50++) and pan-fried Japanese Wagyu Beef ($60++ per 100g).
Image credit: Summer Pavilion
Summer Pavilion also boasts six private dining rooms, suitable for gatherings of six to 30 individuals. If you’re dining with tea aficionados, explore their selection, which includes artisanal blends from heritage tea house, Tea Bone Zen Mind.
Expect to pay: $20-$48++ for sides, $20-$480++ for mains, $138-$298++ for set menus
What to order: Orchid Lunch Menu ($138++ per person)
Summer Pavilion Website
Summer Pavilion is not halal-certified.
49. GU:UM – Modern Korean grill restaurant in Chinatown
Korean grill restaurant by Michelin-starred NAE:UM in the CBD
What is GU:UM? A cool contemporary Korean restaurant you can check out this weekend is GU:UM, a popular spot helmed by the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Here, you can try traditional Korean food with a unique twist, and I can guarantee their menu is one you’ve never seen elsewhere before.
To start, I recommend getting their Yukhwae Jeon ($32++), a crispy potato pancake topped with delicious beef tartare, pickled onions, and egg yolk jam. You can then move on to try the incredibly tasty meat platter: Tajima Wagyu Ribeye MBS 8 ($188++ for 280g) and Iberico Pluma ($118++ for 300g). Though steep in prices, these platters are great for sharing in a group of four or five, making every dollar worth. Finally, end your meal on a sweet note with their gorgeous Hotteok ($18++), a pan-fried rice flour pancake packed with cinnamon and brown sugar, then topped with burnt honey ice cream and mixed nuts.
Read our GU:UM review.
Expect to pay: $18-$32++ for sides, $56-$328++ for mains, $16-$18++ for desserts
What to order: Yukhwae Jeon ($32++), Tajima Wagyu Ribeye MBS 8 ($188++ for 280g)
GU:UM Website
GU:UM is not halal-certified.
>$100 per person
50. Odette – 3-Michelin-starred restaurant in Singapore National Gallery
Fine dining restaurant offering French dishes with Asian influences
Image credit: Odette
What is Odette? Think of the best restaurant in Singapore and Odette is, by default, at the top of the charts. This three-Michelin-starred restaurant by acclaimed Chef Julien Royer is all about spotlighting quality produce from the world’s best artisans across their menu—a feat matched by their acclaimed hospitality. The menu changes according to the seasons, but a handful of signatures remain, including their kampot pepper-crusted pigeon and their Normandy brown crab.
Image credit: Odette
Housed in the historic National Gallery building, Odette is a fine dining experience that’s definitely one for the bucket list. A seven-course lunch meal, AKA Epicure will set you back $498++, else, you can go for their Discovery ($295++) flight course .
Expect to pay: $298-$498++ for course meals
What to order: Epicure lunch course ($498++), Discovery flight course ($295++)
Odette Website
Odette is not halal-certified.
51. Claudine – French brasserie inside a converted 1930s colonial chape
French restaurant in Dempsey with French sharing-style dishes
Image credit: Claudine
What is Claudine? Where Odette sees Chef Royer flexing his fine dining muscles, Claudine sees the maestro scale those sensibilities back in favour of comforting French classics and personal recipes.
Image credit: Claudine
The brasserie is housed in a 1930s colonial chapel in Dempsey and features dishes designed to be shared with the whole table. If you’re here for brunch, consider getting the Kamoot Pepper Steak Flambe ($178++). Prepared tableside, this feast for two consists of Macka’s Angus ribeye, bone marrow, and pommes frites. There’s also the Dover Sole ‘Grenobloise’ ($148++) with confit potato, spinach, and brown butter— this feeds up to three guests.
Aside from the main restaurant, Claudine is also home to a bar and lounge serving up cocktails with a distinct Asian influence, alongside a curated selection of primarily French wines.
Expect to pay: $22-$38++ for sides, $32-$198++ for mains
What to order: Kamoot Pepper Steak Flambe ($178++), Dover Sole ‘Grenobloise’ ($148++)
Claudine Website
Claudine is not halal-certified.
52. Thevar – SG’s only two Michelin-starred Indian restaurant
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What is Thevar? The two Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant, Thevar, is renowned for their reinventions of classic Indian dishes, prepared with European culinary techniques. Course menus are priced from $228++ and change seasonally, but for the price, you can expect a range of amuse bouches, followed by homely small plates, mains, and a dessert to close.
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One dish Thevar is best known for is the Chettinad Chicken Roti, reinvented as tacos packed with tender, marinated pulled chicken, and garnished with finely chopped spring onions.
Expect to pay: $228-$298++ for course meals
What to order: Thevar Lunch Experience Menu ($228++), Thevar Dinner Experience Menu ($298++)
Thevar Website
Thevar is not halal-certified.
53. Candlenut – World’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant
Refined Straits-Chinese cuisine by a celebrity chef
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What is Candlenut? One Michelin-starred Candlenut is acclaimed for their Peranakan fare, which combines Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian influences across their dishes. Chef Malcolm Lee has built Candlenut’s menu with recipes handed down from his mother and grandmother, reinventing tradition with seasonal produce and new culinary techniques.
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They have an omakase menu, cheekily titled “Ah-Ma-Kase” for both lunch and dinner. The lunch selection is priced at $108++ per person, and comes with 11 different dishes, most of them small plates. Dining a la carte is possible as well. The menu offers elevated Peranakan dishes that are still homely, from their Aunt Caroline’s Babi Buah Keluak ($42++), prepared with slow-cooked Borrowdale pork, or their Ikan Bakar ($38++), featuring locally sourced red snapper.
Expect to pay: $16-$24++ for starters, $28-$40++ for mains, $108++ for course meals
What to order: “Ah-Ma-Kase” ($108++), Aunt Caroline’s Babi Buah Keluak ($42++)
Candlenut Website
Candlenut is not halal-certified.
54. Cloudstreet – Australian restaurant helmed by Sri Lankan chef
Sophisticated Australian dishes with Sri Lankan flavours
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What is Cloudstreet? At the two-Michelin-starred Cloudstreet, progressive Australian gastronomy takes centre stage. Chef Rishi Naleendra helms the open kitchen, where chefs bustle to prepare dishes that spotlight seasonality. Naleendra’s wife, Manuela Toniolo, is the sommelier and brains behind the restaurant’s 350-label strong wine list, which includes smaller producers sourced from around the world.
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Their 8-Course Tasting Menu is priced at $398++, and takes you through a variety of small plates, built around ingredients such as West Australian Marron, Tochigi A4 Wagyu, and the like. Once you’re done with savouries, diners are taken to the second-floor lounge to tuck into inventive desserts, including the true-blue Aussie Vegemite Tart.
Expect to pay: $248-$398++ for course menus
What to order: 6-Course Tasting Menu ($248++), 8-Course Tasting Menu ($398++)
Cloudstreet Website
Cloudstreet is not halal-certified.
55. Nouri – Michelin-starred restaurant with seven food cuisines
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What is Nouri? One Michelin-starred Nouri sees Chef Ivan Brehm explore how different cultures and geographies, from Brazil to Japan, intersect across their artful menu.
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Their full lunch and dinner tasting menus, AKA the Crossroads Menu start from $228++, but the eatery has recently designed a Weekly Specials Menu ($75++)—a quick, easy, and light option for time-pressed diners. Go for the latter if you’d like the Nouri experience without the full degustation; you get three courses, all made with ingredients sourced from the best farms and artisans.
Expect to pay: $248-$398++ for course menus
What to order: Crossroads Menu ($238++), Weekly Specials Menu ($75++)
Website
Nouri is not halal-certified.
56. SKAI Restaurant – Dining with a view at Swissotel The Stamford
Grilled meats with a Japanese touch at Singapore’s highest restaurant
What is SKAI Restaurant? SKAI Restaurant sits on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford, offering sweeping views of Singapore’s skyline. The menu focuses on grilled mains such as Iberico Pork Chop ($62++), Black Onyx Tenderloin 200g ($95++), and Whole Roasted Chicken ($88++), served with Japanese rice and salsa verde.
If you want to sample the restaurant’s best, go straight for the Chef’s Tasting Menu ($198++), featuring four courses with dishes such as Bluefin Tuna, Wylarah Wagyu Striploin, Miso Black Cod and more. If you’re dining with vegetarian guests, there’s also a meat-free menu at the same price, with dishes swapped for Burrata, Hispi Cabbage, Beetroot, and Pina Colada.
Expect to pay: $58-$98++ for mains, from $198++ for course menus
What to order: Chef’s Tasting Menu ($198++), Chef’s Tasting Menu Vegetarian ($198++)
Address: 2 Stamford Road, #70-01, Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore 178882
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 12am
SKAI Restaurant Website
SKAI Restaurant is not halal-certified.
57. NAE:UM – Elevated Korean heritage dishes with a Western twist
Fine dining restaurant in Telok Ayer with Korean-Western dishes
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What is NAE:UM? Korean food gets the fine dining approach at NAE:UM by Chef Louis Han. The menu here is, as with most refined dining concepts, seasonal, so expect it to change according to the seasons.
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One finds a variety of familiar Korean and Asian ingredients, as well as dishes, redefined here: think Korean barbecue turned into a small plate, or homely hotteok transformed into a plated dessert.Their extravagant Signature Impressions menu spotlighting seasonal Korean ingredients is priced at $288++, with a lunch menu also available at $198++.
Expect to pay: from $198++ for course menus
What to order: Lunch Menu ($198++), Signature Impressions menu ($288++)
NAE:UM Website
NAE:UM is not halal-certified.
58. Firangi Superstar – Modern Indian restaurant with themed dining rooms
Restaurant and bar in Tanjong Pagar with reinvented Indian dishes
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What is Firangi Superstar? Firangi Superstar is a mod-Indian restaurant that doubles as a fantastical ode to India itself. The gorgeous restaurant is designed to look like a movie set, with four kitschy, themed dining areas that are a homage to emblematic Indian locales, albeit with a firangi, AKA foreigner’s touch. Head chef Raj Kumar, formerly from Cut by Wolfgang Puck, is the brains behind the fun, flavour-forward menu here.
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You get small plates that reinvent bites such as the aloo gobi, or combine the Mexican elote with punchy Indian spices. Larger mains are made for sharing, with highlights including Back in the Saddle ($45++), which comprises tandoori-spiced lamb infused with confit garlic and curry leaves, or The Bengal Bake Off ($108++), a salt-baked seabass dressed up with kasundi cream. The weekend brunch here is also worth checking out!
Expect to pay: $14-$30++ for small plates, $45-$108++ for mains, $14-$18++ for desserts
What to order: Back in the Saddle ($45++), Bengal Bake Off ($108++)
Firangi Superstar Website
Firangi Superstar is not halal-certified.
59. Fiz – Fine dining Malay cuisine in Tanjong Pagar
Contemporary Southeast-Asian flavours by a Malaysian owner-chef
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What is Fiz? Malay cuisine very rarely gets the fine dining take in Singapore, but thankfully, there’s Fiz to remedy that. The restaurant was founded by Marco Pierre White and Jean Gorges alum, Hafizzul Hashim, and is housed in Tanjong Pagar.
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The menu here is a love letter to Southeast Asian ingredients and Chef Hashim’s roots. It changes every three to six months, but is typically served as a combination of both a degustation menu and communal plates, so it’s best to dine with loved ones. Their Sajian Warisan: Full Experience is a 10-course menu priced at $228++ per person. If that’s too much of a splurge, there’s also Sajian Pilihan: Select Experience ($88++), featuring a leaner menu that’s only available during lunch.
Expect to pay: from $88++ for course menus
What to order: Sajian Warisan: Full Experience ($228++), Sajian Pilihan: Select Experience ($88++)
Fiz Website
Fiz is not halal-certified.
60. Shinji By Kanesaka – Edo-style Japanese dishes and omakase
Edo-style sushi restaurant in Orchard with omakase
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What is Shinji By Kanesaka? Acclaimed Chef Shinji Kaneska’s Singaporean ventures have been incredibly celebrated by both local diners and the Michelin Guide. Shinji By Kanesaka has its roots in chef Kanesaka’s Ginza venture, and focuses on omakase dining, with seasonal ingredients and the freshest Japanese sashimi put on display.
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Lunch starts at $280++ for the omakase option, and dinner at $350++. If you prefer to come just for their sushi, you can get the Setsugetsuka Sushi Course sets, starting from $100++ for nine pieces of sushi, though this is only available at their Carlton Hotel establishment.
Expect to pay: from $280++ for course menus
What to order: Lunch omakase (280++), Dinner omakase ($350++), Setsugetsuka Sushi Course Set (from $100++)
Shinji By Kanesake Website
Shinji by Kanesaka is not halal-certified.
Guide to the best restaurants in Singapore for a good meal out
Aside from this list of the best restaurants in Singapore, we’ve got curated guides to the best Japanese restaurants, best Korean restaurants, and the top restaurants for date nights to help you along with your plans for your upcoming meals.
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