Summary
Singapore's culinary landscape is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, offering everything from Michelin-starred dining experiences to historic street food stalls. This guide explores the city's best restaurants, where traditional dishes meet contemporary innovation. Highlights include the world's only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut, and the renowned hawker fare at Newton Food Centre. For those seeking a taste of luxury, Les Amis offers classical French dishes crowned with caviar and truffle. Meanwhile, Atlas Grand Lobby & Bar and The Auld Alliance provide exquisite drink selections in opulent settings.
Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak
Famous for its unique use of basmati rice in nasi lemak, a favorite of the Sultan of Brunei.
Tips
Expect long queues, budget about an hour for waiting.
Newton Food Centre
A famous food center known for its variety despite being occasionally criticized for being overpriced.
Tips
Explore highly recommended stalls like Hup Kee Fried Oyster Omelette and Soon Wah Fishball Kway Teow Mee.
San Shu Gong
Renowned for well-executed Teochew fare, making reservations in advance is crucial.
Tips
Order specialties like deep-fried sea cucumber and Teochew raw crabs with roe.
Kakure
A standout bar in the city’s buzzy scene for its near-perfect cocktails crafted with fresh, in-season Japanese fruits.
Tips
A must-visit for cocktail lovers.
Mr and Mrs Mohgan's Super Crispy Roti Prata
Known for one of the city’s most talked-about roti prata, served best with fish curry and spicy sambal.
Tips
Most prefer to savor it plain for the authentic taste.
Da Dong Prawn Noodle
Offers a singular version of prawn noodle soup, known for its light and punchy shrimp broth.
Tips
Try the pork rib prawn me with thick rice vermicelli.
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
A favorite for late-night Hong Kong-style dim sum, offering a wide variety of handcrafted dim sum.
Tips
Expect queues, shorter at lunch. Visit closer to 11 a.m. if you're not patient.
Sushi Kimura
A Michelin-starred venue offering a take on Japanese seasons with decades of sushi-crafting experience.
Tips
Features in-season Japanese small plates and sushi, including specialties like boiled shirako with ponzu.
