Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Chinatown, Singapore

Cheen T. • December 8, 2021Yellowtail ceviche. Tried 4SQ user Sawit’s recommendation. Marinated in greenish calamansi & lemon dressing, & topped with crunchy bits (onions, turnips, seaweed), the cold dish was refreshing & light

D & C. • November 10, 2017Excellent restaurant, lovely cuts of meat cooked in front of you. Service was great and extremely friendly! Would definitely come back when visiting Singapore.

Edd • October 21, 2020If appetisers are what small talk is to a full blown deep discourse, then they’re done to perfection in the shape (pun intended) of the artichoke w aioli dipping. Highly “interactive” and mega tasty.

Time Out Singapore • August 17, 2011Chef Travis Masiero's (of Spruce fame) fresh raw oysters, New England lobster rolls, steaks and pies are the talk of the town.

Fairuz Z. • November 28, 2021The beef carpaccio is absolutely amazing. Fresh thinly sliced beef served with lemon wedges and garnished with rockets salad, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese flakes.

Cheen T. • August 24, 2021Pre-dinner snacks just melted in our mouths. Nori cracker topped w cured ocean trout & yuzu avocado; light waffle made with Jap sweet potatoes, & topped with plump roe on black truffle crème fraîche

Lele • May 18, 2019Brilliant little 10-12-ish seat bar. Transforms every 6 months (menu, decor, style, music, ambiance). Ask the bartenders for recommendations.

Ross W. • October 25, 2018Native takes its inspiration from the regional landscape serving cocktails with foraged ingredients. Try Antz, a mix of Thai rum, sugarcane, tapioca and soursop topped with ants on a frozen basil leaf

Henry H. • April 3, 2019Authentic Sichuan Cuisine in Singapore. If you also miss real Sichuan food and want something better than Mala in food courts you should go.

Melinda C. • July 19, 2019I like that I could taste every element that makes up their Ispahan. Will be back to try more cakes and entremets. Their shortbreads are good too especially the dark chocolate and sea salt.

Mei L. • April 9, 2011Truffle Shoestring Fries and Laksa Leaf Pesto Pasta are must-haves. Don't forget to check out the bar area on level 3 too. Great ambience!

Cheen T. • April 28, 2017The Harra Potatoes (crispy potato cubes rolled in Arabic spices) are addictive!

Hu-Lin T. • March 1, 2015The almond milk/banana/berries/chia seeds smoothie: extremely tasty & refreshing! The brownie is a MUST-TRY: perfectly crispy on the outside & smooth & chocolatey on the inside

Michael C. • November 22, 2022Very tasty Korean BBQ for a decent price. Lots if extras with the combos.

Matteo P. • January 1Amazing and super original tea place. Book a workshop with the tea master for the best experience.

Ross W. • January 2, 2018A slice of the Big Apple in the heart of Singapore. Guests are greeted by a fortune-teller, and the signature Manhattan (more vermouth than whisky and orange curacao) is present and correct.

Angela W. • February 1, 2019Awesome breezy rooftop ambiance and tea infused liquors

Lisa • June 17, 2017Razor clams are very good! Just make sure you really mean it if you choose the spicy option :)

Jane • January 26, 2015What an unusual experience! Great food and service, with the menu changing regularly. Place light-emitting wearables in the locker before you head upstairs to dinner.

Cheen T. • September 23, 2018By chef Gabriel Fratini of the DOMVS & his namesake ristorantes & trattorias since 1980s

MAC • August 31, 2019Service is fast & good tastes good. Delicious grilled iberico pork jowl, tender and well marinated. Good grilled squid with sauce!

Cheen T. • September 22, 2015We enjoyed the Iberico pork for lunch. Light yet juicy, on a bed of mash

Maritz M. • March 7, 2014On Fridays, the Fish Briyani is one of the best in Singapore. The Garlic Naan with keema is also good.

kisacake • April 14, 2015Rice flour fried chicken (ssaldak) was awesome. Sauce portion was a bit small, though. Roasted chicken (okkudak) was also good. Quick service, will revisit of I ever feel like having my chicken fix!

Elika T. • October 25, 2014It's my favourite Korean BBQ so far, non greasy seafood pancake, spicy pork & good atmostphere

Heba . • January 11, 2020They have a small meeting room inside, where you can enjoy the coffee and the meeting away from the noise

Travel + Leisure • March 7, 2014At this two-floor shop-house in Chinatown, Mediterranean-influenced dishes are prepared in an open kitchen. Don’t miss the fresh sea urchin atop squid-ink custard and finely chopped chives.

Sam G. • January 6, 2015Choc cream caramel custard (with banana) eclair is delicious. And they brew a great espresso.

MAC • October 23, 2022Not everything is worth its price. If you're here for the first time, I recommend you try the lobster paofan (possibly 4 to share), abalone cheese beehoon, tuckshop rice and 5pc chicken wings. Tasty!