Singapore’s cuisine is a diversified taste of different Asian cultures and now, with a Western touch. Food critics are now obsessed with checking out different restaurants to look for some glamorous and authentic taste of Singaporean dishes. Even a local foodie would explore a dish that would that would give his palate a heavenly satisfaction, either the traditional taste or modern flavor. Modernization and globalization have a great effect on the taste of both tourists and locals in Singapore. Depending on the mood, we tend to look for something extraordinary, but there are times that we prefer something familiar. Good thing these are all available in a world-class city like Singapore. What’s your mood today? Let us help you.
Traditional Dining Experience
Even after decades in dining, traditional restaurants remain as a great attraction even to a new generation of locals and tourists in Singapore. Food businesses that offer authentic Singaporean cuisine guarded by traditions are aggressively competing with the new and modern food establishments. Some of the must-visit dining places are as follows:
Mooi Chin
Get the feel of a home kitchen with the oldest Hainanese restaurant in Singapore. It was founded in 1935 but started serving Oriental cuisine after World War 2. From then on, the restaurant’s name and its Hainanese pork chop have been the most talked about especially during the 80’s and 90’s. For a very reasonable price, customers can enjoy the same nostalgic dish. Mutton soup is another must-try when you get there.
Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat
This is another favorite Hainanese restaurant which is founded around the 1950s. Experience the traditional Hainanese steamboat style and bring back the old good memories. Although the restaurant has undergone several facelifts, nostalgic vibe when you get to enter the diner remains, more so if you see the menu. Get to experience the basics of the Asian steam boat and match it with chicken rice. No wonder that many senior-aged locals still go back to this place to experience the authentic iconic dish.
Plum Village
For three decades, Plum Village stays as a modest restaurant that offers a hard to find authentic Hakka food. For sentimental locals, it is always worth coming back to this place with family to taste their heavenly dishes that never changed since the business opened. The eatery has a unique feel that takes you back in time when fancy food is not the choice of many. Try Hakka Yong Tau Fu, Abacus Seed and Mui Cai with pork belly. Indeed, Plum Village has preserved the reputation as one of the best traditional diners in Singapore that serves only the best home cooked taste cuisines.
Red Star Restaurant
You are definitely a local if you know where to head off when you are craving for an authentic Cantonese cuisine, particularly the mouth-watering dim sums. Why is this restaurant so popular? Heavenly Kings of the culinary of Singapore founded the business – Sin Leong, Hooi Kok Wai, the late Lau Yoke Pu and the late Tham Yui Kai. It was in 1974 when these four created a vision to serve a Cantonese cuisine matched with an atmosphere that is very traditional and classy where dim sums are trolley served. But since this restaurant never ceases in popularity, it is advisable to visit the place early to avoid long queue as old and new patrons want a taste of classic taste of their dishes.
Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant
As the oldest revolving restaurants in Singapore, it has remained the crowd-puller of customers who want to enjoy an authentic Cantonese cuisine like Peking Duck and the wide variety of dim sum while appreciating the 360-degree beauty of Singapore. The feel is very old-school and there’s nothing “chic” about the restaurant yet you will feel the authenticity of its roots through the panoramic view and delicious traditional food.
The Modern Twist
Tourists, and even locals, with unconventional taste sensitivity, choose to dine in restaurants that serves innovative dishes – new cooking techniques in a creative plating. Yes, they prefer something that is visually striking and has an Instagram-worthy appeal. Experience Asian hospitality matched with tasty food gives you a totally luxurious experience. Here are some dining spots that you can visit:
Ricciotti
This Italian restaurant in Singapore that’s specifically located at The Riverwalk offers a striking taste of authentic Italian food. The dining experience starts with a young and fresh feel of the set-up and decors. It is truly a perfect place for a lunch date, after work drinks and even a family dinner. Cocktails are superb, but you have to taste and enjoy the mains too. There are varieties of choices, but since you are in a modern Italian diner, you would expect a great tasting pasta, pizza, and risotto of Ricciotti.
Arteastiq Boutique Tea House
Let us start with one of the most popular restaurants on Orchard Road. It is considered by many as a sanctuary in the middle of a fast-paced city. Now, why is it considered as such? This tea house offers a wide variety of comfort food and delivers the same familiar soul comforting continental taste created by Executive Chef Yip to existing customers and remains striking and delightful to new patrons. But that’s not all because they deliver more than a tummy experience that should not be missed. Arteastiq has a jam studio where customers can engage themselves in painting while interacting with friends and other patrons. It is not simply a tea house, it is an art jamming place that offers a modern therapeutic experience in the middle of a busy city.
Loof
Known to be the best rooftop bar in Singapore boasts their great collection of drinks and cocktails that match the nostalgic ambiance. But aside from all these, customers are coming back because of their creative dishes like Bak Chor Mee Grilled Cheese. You got to try this monstrous sandwich created by the well-known chef, Bjorn Shen. This extraordinary dish is a collaboration of Asian and American taste and is now considered as “cheat day” favorite at the rooftop.
VLV at Clarke Quay
One modern Chinese dining restaurant is known for its nightlife concept which gives a unique club lounge experience – great dining and entertainment in a stunning venue. Most of the dishes are familiar to locals, yet still gives a unique taste to every palate. Some of the must-tries are Golden Flake Lobster and VLV Beggar’s Chicken, but Spicy Duck Cone gives the most magical experience. Great food coupled with a classy ambiance will surely entice you to come back and experience more.
Tippling Club
One of the most awarded bar in Singapore, Tippling Club, has been true to its promise to give a fun fine dining yet affordable to customers. An excellent ambiance with a touch of theater gives a feel of freshness, fun and excitement. Just look at the presentation and it will definitely excite your senses to taste and discover their over 20 courses. But what really makes it unforgettable? The gummy bear cocktail experience! This restaurant offers the world’s first menu for an edible cocktail in a candy bag. Imagine the excitement that you get to familiarize your taste buds with gummy bears as sample cocktails!
Whether you are feeling nostalgic or “foodgasm”, there is always a place for you to go to. Follow what your heart – and palate – desires and you will feel happy and satisfied.
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