This week’s picks · Week of 5 October
A little inspiration for the week.
Ten places gathering momentum in Singapore. Find an idea for a long lunch, a dinner catch-up, or something new.
SHAO 燒 @ Rangoon | Modern Teochew Dining 现代潮菜 📈 On the radar
Modern Teochew dining on Rangoon Road where the grilled roe crab literally overflows with flavour — the Teochew opera mural sets a trendy, Instagrammable tone…Kinki Restaurant + Bar - Japanese Fusion @ Customs House 📈 On the radar
Japanese fusion spot at Customs House with scenic waterfront views — the bottomless brunch is a standout, with wagyu foie gras that melts on contact and sushi…MERCI MARCEL ORCHARD 📈 On the radar
A casual, chic French spot in Orchard where the duck parmentier and chocolate cake with homemade vanilla whipped cream keep people coming back twice in the…Maxwell Food Centre 📈 On the radar
Maxwell Food Centre is a lively, less-overwhelming hawker centre where locals and tourists queue up for Tian Tian chicken rice and roasted chicken done right…Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant 📈 On the radar
A family-friendly Singapore institution where the mutton murtabak — stuffed thick with minced meat and onions — has tasted the same for decades. Head upstairs…Serangoon Garden Market 📈 On the radar
A lively family-friendly hawker centre in Serangoon Gardens best hit at breakfast or lunch — the kuay chap broth alone is worth the trip, and the old-school…LAVO Italian Restaurant And Rooftop Bar 📈 On the radar
Perched on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands, LAVO serves classic Italian in a scenic view setting that genuinely earns its keep — the giant meatball alone is…Ambur Briyani 🔥 Heating up ▼1
Fragrant biryanis with peppery rice, fall-apart mutton, and rich gravies served in a casual Little India spot that feels warm and welcoming from the moment you…Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre 📈 On the radar ▼1
A lively renovated hawker haven in Geylang Serai with a buzzy morning market below and a food centre above serving rare finds like Kacang Pool and Mee Johor…The Dempsey Project 📈 On the radar ▼1
A casual, family-friendly fusion spot in the heart of Dempsey with a surprisingly wide menu — the burrata Margherita pizza and chaat are standouts, and the…