Chef Malcolm Lee stands out among Singapore fusion restaurants by elevating Straits-Chinese dishes at Candlenut. His inspirations come from both family dishes as well as Japanese culinary techniques to craft his unique take on traditional foods like chili crab.
Michelin awarded Odette and Les Amis three stars at the higher end of dining spectrum, while JAAN offers produce-driven dishes while boasting stunning Marina Bay views.
1. 328 Katong Laksa
328 Katong Laksa is known for their steaming bowls of laksa, a traditional Peranakan dish prepared in a rich coconut curry broth. Their rice noodles are cut for easy slurping while the seafood such as tau kwa, cockles and fishcake is both fresh and flavorful.
Restaurant is known for its consistent quality and heritage, earning a place among Singapore’s premier laksa spots. Staff members are welcoming, while diners keep coming back.
Lucy Koh first rose to fame by defeating Gordon Ramsay in a Hawker Hero challenge back in 2013. Since then, her restaurant chain has blossomed into a massive empire serving hundreds of thousands of customers each month – not an ideal spot if you prefer an intimate dining experience, but certainly well worth checking out!
2. Mustard Seed
Mustard seeds contain many essential vitamins and nutrients, including copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin C, riboflavin, thiamin and niacin. Add them to salad dressings or marinades for leafy greens or sauces used with meat dishes like roast chicken or fish for an instant nutritional boost!
Mustard Seed’s cuisine draws its inspiration from both Singaporean and Japanese techniques and cuisine, and can be found along Brighton Crescent in Serangoon. They offer an omakase style menu which changes every two months; reservations open up two months in advance and the meal takes 2-2.5 hours to complete.
The album does not possess the nutty bizarreness of 2013’s Ketchup mixtape, yet still provides an engaging selection of love songs, tributes to mom, and thanks to God. Quavo brings his charismatic charm to strip-club jam One of Them Ones while Schoolboy Q provides welcome respite on deep rolling G-funk cut Pressured Up.
3. Meta Restaurant
Meta Restaurant can be found within an exquisite colonial-style heritage building off Keong Saik Road and serves delectable Korean and Japanese-influenced contemporary Asian cuisine, while their carefully curated menu highlights bold flavors while drawing upon global influences.
Chef Sun Kim runs this one-Michelin star restaurant, drawing upon his Korean heritage, French culinary training in Sydney and Japanese techniques for an innovative East-meets-West culinary style. He oversees both a 36-seat main dining area and 10-seat counter dining enclave surrounded by an incredible open kitchen.
Uncommon Studio interior designers Ethan Tan and Tee Ping Kuah have designed an inviting yet modern space featuring soothing greys, soft woods and welcoming tones – the ideal setting to enjoy their award-winning dining destination’s delectable marinated meats, delicious veggie preparations and unique cocktails!
4. Burnt Ends
Burnt ends are an irresistibly succulent menu staple beloved by barbecue enthusiasts and casual diners alike. Made out of affordable smoked beef cuts, they offer minimal food waste while remaining an economical addition to any menu – 44% of Americans know about this delectable delight according to Datassential!
Burnt Ends remains true to their uncompromising spirit despite moving from Keong Saik to Dempsey Hill, keeping its classic decor, staff interaction, and open kitchen fires reminiscent of Teck Lim Road days.
Long, countertop seats at this restaurant provide you with a clear view of their bustling open kitchen and provide the ideal platform for mopping up the irresistibly addictive Cocaine-like sauce, keeping both veteran bbq enthusiasts as well as first-timers coming back for more.
5. Sushi Yujo
Sushi Yujo, meaning ‘friendship’ in Japanese, is the latest Japanese omakase restaurant to open on Tanjong Pagar’s bustling strip. This modern space is packed with unique elements that set it apart from its competitors – such as an ice brick wall and kinetic flower centrepiece behind the minimalist 13-seat sushi counter. Two private rooms (Hana & Ryu) that can seat 10 and 6 guests respectively offer additional intimacy and comfort for those opting for the full omakase experience.
Chef Desmond Fong brings 20 years of culinary expertise, specializing in omakase. At this restaurant, they offer several omakase menus ranging from $38 for lunch to $198 at dinner, offering items such as ootoro, chutaro, Hokkaido scallop, and Japanese amberjack wrapped in flounder as sashimi options; or cooked items like tai (sea bream) carpaccio with truffle oil and shoyu; or foie gras draped over a scallop then finished off with caviar and shavings – just a sampling.
6. COL
COL is an elegant dining spot located along one of Singapore’s bustling dining streets, and features an innovative contemporary menu designed to be shared. While its stylish wooden textures and casual nonchalance will attract many diners, food remains the main draw here. Colin Buchan, the young British chef who heads up COL’s kitchen, learned his trade working alongside renowned chefs such as Marco Pierre White and Andrew Fairlie – so you might expect his dishes to meet those standards. Unfortunately, however, our roasted cauliflower came perilously close to being soggy while its Saikyo miso-green sauce provided an unpleasant sesame-forward muddle of flavours; but its smoked prawns provided an exception.
