Adira Chow

One thing to love about Singapore’s vibrant mix of cultures is the variety of cuisines that come along with it. And Indian cuisine – a core pillar of our culinary tapestry – sits high on our list of favourites. From North Indian grub to authentic Bengali dishes, we just can’t get enough of the array of curries, chapati, chaats and more that’s readily available across the island. And so we’ve scoured the city to bring you a delicious roundup of the best Indian eateries in town. Spice up your life and eat your way through these Indian restaurants in Singapore. RECOMMENDED: The best Indonesian restaurants in Singapore and The best nasi padang restaurants in Singapore Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Japanese food is hands-down the most popular cuisine in Singapore – even on a busy weekend night, there's no lack of options. While some lean towards an omakase experience with a Japanese chef while others are perfectly satiated with a piping hot bowl of ramen, Singapore has got it all. Here are our top picks for when you're craving some mighty solid Japanese cuisine. RECOMMENDED: The best affordable sushi bars in Singapore and the best cafés in Singapore Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Quality and quantity don’t typically go hand in hand, especially when it comes to buffets. But we found the places in Singapore that come close to perfecting the formula. From free-flow boozy brunch buffets, to classic international spreads and premium dinner curations, we’ve got just the spot for you that is guaranteed to impress your friends and family. RECOMMENDED: The best steamboat and hot pot restaurants in Singapore and The best brunch buffets in Singapore Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Singapore's café scene promises plenty of gems, if you just know where to look. The growing number of places to visit can seem daunting, even if you resolve to checking off one new spot every weekend. So let us do the work for you. It's about time we put together a 50 Best list of cafés in Singapore anyway — after all, we've got lists for bars and restaurants too, so why not cafés? These are places we won't hesitate to recommend if someone asks where they can grab a good cuppa, pastry, or brunch nearby. These 50 spots range from long-time favourites, new openings, and familiar names, to under-the-radar cafés deserving of a little more love. If you’re looking for something more specific, we also have separate lists for brunch spots, desserts, and lifestyle cafés. Find out more about how Time Out makes recommendations and reviews restaurants. Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Gone are the days when vegetarian and vegan dining in Singapore meant uninspiring salads or basic grain bowls. Today, the city’s best plant-based restaurants are bold, inventive, and downright delish. Whether you’re a full-time herbivore, or just looking to eat clean for a change, Singapore’s green scene is a cut above many others in the region, and promises a great variety of meatless options at all price points. This list isn’t just meant for our vegan and vegetarian friends – it’s about celebrating flavour-first cooking that just happens to be meat-free (read: no compromising on taste). Some of these spots even offer clever, innovative dishes, from plant-based caviar to spins on hawker staples like orh lua and duck rice. There are also plenty of cuisines to choose from, from Japanese and Peranakan, to Thai and Korean. And yes, we’ve also included some classic vegetarian institutions, tried and tested by us and also the hordes of locals who swear by it. Ready to eat your greens? Here are the best plant-based joints in Singapore right now – places that prove going meat-free doesn’t mean missing out. April 2025: Since our last update in May 2024, we’ve swapped out several spots, including old haunts which have sadly closed (like Joie Restaurant), to make space for some of our recent obsessions like Ahimsa Sanctuary and Arunchala Bhavan. We’ve also added in some of our longtime favourites like vegetarian bee hoon stall Ruyi Yuan and others. Find out more about how Time Out ma

Great cafés in Singapore are everywhere – buried in shophouses, lined along bustling streets, perched on rooftops. Some draw in crowds with viral pastries and picture-perfect drinks, while others stay under the radar while still serving up quality brunch and brews. But what makes a café hidden? It’s not about being completely unknown (face it, that’s nearly impossible these days thanks to social media). Instead, it’s the thrill of discovery – finding a sleek coffee bar inside an old office building, or a café nestled within another business.  And yet, the phrase “hidden gem” is on the verge of being banned from the internet. Overused and stretched beyond meaning, it’s often used to describe spots that are about to become anything but secret. So let’s ditch the clichés. This list isn’t about cafés nobody knows, but those that require just that little extra effort to track down. Maybe they’re mysteriously located behind a nondescript door, buried deep in a quiet neighbourhood, or overshadowed by a bigger establishment. If you love the chase as much as the coffee, these are the best hidden cafés in Singapore to visit right now. April 2025: Since our last update in July 2024, we’ve swapped out several spots, including Kyuukei Coffee and Rookie’s Coffee Shop in Queenstown, which are a little more well-known now, with new finds like Bee Hoe Coffee in Joo Chiat and A Slow Cup in Robertson Walk. Find out more about how Time Out makes recommendations and reviews restaurants. Discove

Brunch has earned its place as a weekend ritual we all look forward to. There’s nothing quite like clocking in a few more hours of sleep and then waking up to enjoy a leisurely meal that combines the best of breakfast and lunch. Whether you’re craving classic eggs on toast, indulgent ricotta pancakes, a gourmet sandwich, or a vibrant plant-based bowl, our diverse brunch scene has something to satisfy every craving and diet.  What makes brunch in Singapore so special? It’s the way local and international influences find themselves blended effortlessly into menus, and how there are tons of options depending on the occasion – from elegant restaurants in the city to casual neighbourhood digs. In this list, we’ve narrowed down some of our favourites, including recent haunts and places we’ve been loyal fans of for years. Expect freshly baked goods, solid coffee, and dishes that go beyond the ordinary.  RECOMMENDED: The 50 best cafés in Singapore and The best brunch buffets in Singapore Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Need a change of scenery from your usual work setup? Whether your home office is less than inspiring or you just can’t stand another hour in a stuffy library, we’ve got you covered. Ditch the usual crowded coffee chains and check out these alternative spots instead. These cosy cafés offer free Wi-Fi, ample power points to charge your devices, and of course, great coffee to keep you fueled while you power through your to-do list.  RECOMMENDED: Your ultimate guide to the best cafés in Singapore and the best cafés in the CBD Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Finding great halal food in Singapore has never been easier. Gone are the days of sticking to just nasi padang and biryani—though, don’t worry, we’ve still got some legendary picks on this list. These days, the city is buzzing with Muslim-friendly spots dishing out everything from smoky American barbecue and fiery Xinjiang noodles to Cajun seafood boils and classic Italian fare. And whether you’re after a laid-back café, a lively group dining spot, or an upscale restaurant for a special night out, there’s something for every budget and occasion. So, grab your makan buddies and dive into our ultimate guide to the best halal restaurants and cafés in Singapore. RECOMMENDED: The best halal Japanese restaurants in Singapore and The best halal restaurants in Orchard Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Singapore’s dining scene moves at breakneck speed – some 300 or so new restaurants open each month. That’s nearly 10 a day. Let that sink in for a bit. Even for a city that’s already one of the world’s best for food, that number is still on all accounts, quite staggering.  With so many new spots popping up, we’re on a mission to track down the tastiest, most innovative, and value-for-money spots in town. Whether it’s your favourite chef making waves with a fresh concept, or a new but undiscovered restaurant that deserves some time in the spotlight, our nifty list has got it all. Without further ado, here are the best new restaurants in Singapore to visit this year – all tried, tested, and approved by the Time Out team. RECOMMENDED: Five exciting new restaurants in Singapore to check out this month and The 50 best restaurants in Singapore you must try  Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

Not everyone has the willpower to go to bed with an empty stomach, and if you’re here, chances are you don’t either. Lucky for us, Singapore’s food scene never really sleeps. Whether it’s a post-drinks refuel, hunger pangs after a late-night work grind, or just a case of the midnight munchies, there’s always a spot to hit up. From old-school hawker classics to round-the-clock diners and even bubbling hotpot joints that stay open till sunrise, these supper spots will keep you well-fed way past bedtime. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Singapore after dark and The best free things to do in Singapore at night Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

February 2025 The food scene in Singapore is always buzzing, and at Time Out, we're dedicated to uncovering the very best of it – right here, right now. This updated list brings together fresh, exciting dining concepts alongside beloved F&B classics and a few underrated spots we swear by. Welcome to the Time Out Eat List, where we've handpicked the finest spots in Singapore’s food scene, curated by our expert local editors. From innovative restaurants by acclaimed chefs to humble local haunts that won’t break the bank, we've got it all. Picking the 50 top places to eat is no easy task, which is why we’ve also crafted separate lists for the best Japanese, Spanish, and hawker spots, among many others. Find out more about how Time Out makes recommendations and reviews restaurants. Discover, book and save at hundreds of top restaurants in Singapore with Grab Dine Out.

If you spot a long queue near Redhill Food Centre in the morning, especially on the first and 15th day of the Chinese lunar calendar, then it's probably temple-goers queueing up for Ruyi Yuan — or one of its diehard fans waiting on a plate of vegetarian bee hoon.  We’ve been patronising this humble stall at Redhill since the 2000s – yes, back when a plate would only set you back $1.50. Now priced at $4, you get the same standard mix of toppings above your noodles. Mushrooms, cabbage, fried soy pieces resembling chicken chop, sweet ‘char siew’ slices, and tofu come together to add different textures and flavours to the mix. As with any plate of vegetarian bee hoon, it's mandatory to add a serving of zai er (crispy soy skin) on top for the extra crunch. Noodle customisations are also available, with options like hor fun, bee hoon, or yellow noodles — all of which have a faint and pleasant wok hei aroma.  The cherry on top is the sweet sambal served on the side, similar to nasi lemak chilli. Granted, this isn't the healthiest plate of vegetarian food around, but with how well all the components go together, you might even forget that it's meatless while you're busy wolfing it down.  If it’s your first time visiting, the queue system is pretty systematic: order on the right, then proceed to the left side to pay and collect your food. The usual wait is around 15 minutes, but do note that the first and 15th day of the lunar month, as well as special occasions like Qing Ming Festiva

There are plenty of vegetarian gems in Fortune Centre, but we like New Green Pasture Café for its clean, homely environment, friendly service, and meals that are light and refreshing on the palate. Tucked away on the fourth floor of the establishment, this eatery has been around for over 26 years, and is patronised by both elderly regulars and the younger crowd. You’ll notice shelves lined with health foods, organic biscuits, and more. The thunder tea rice ($12.50) here is a must-try. Brown rice is the only option, but it adds to the myriad of textures in the bowl – think peanuts, crunchy and savoury cai pu, gluten (to mimic fried scrambled eggs), dried tofu skin for umami, and three kinds of veggies. The slightly minty, green gruel is also just the right consistency. Ladle as much of it as you like over your rice, but leave just enough to have on its own for a satisfying end to your meal. And unless you don’t mind leaving absolutely stuffed, we recommend asking for a half portion of rice for the lei cha – believe us, it’s more than enough to fill you up. Order a side of the stuffed tau pok to share ($10.50). Four pockets of baked or air-fried tau pok (either way, they're certainly not deep-fried, seeing that they're perfectly crisp without the slightest trace of oil) come stuffed to the brim with crunchy veggies like alfalfa, beetroot, carrots, and radishes. But the reason why folks love this might be the special house sauce that's drizzled over it. We can't quite put a fin

This South Indian vegetarian joint in Little India is where to go for curry-drenched banana leaf plates with free-flow servings of rice and toppings — all below $10. The dishes and condiments at Arunchala are reminiscent of home-cooked meals — warm, hearty, nicely balanced, and not overly oily or cloying. The wallet-friendly price point of $9.90 for the basic rice meal is all you need to fill you up for the rest of the day. You get endless rice top-ups, rasam (a South Indian soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, spices, and herbs), vadai, papadum, three kinds of vegetables, and of course, dahl. The best way to enjoy this glorious mess? With your hands, and a mandatory side of teh halia (ginger tea). The dosai here is great stuff too — there are over 18 variations, which all come with the mandatory accompaniments of coconut chutney and the like. The plain starts at $3, but our favourite is the onion masala ($6), which is stuffed with a punchy potatoey filling and diced onions for extra crunch. Order a cup of filter coffee to complete the experience.  

Calling all sake lovers: Singapore’s largest independent sake festival returns bigger and better for its 10th edition this year.  Held at a larger event space (level three of the F1 Pit Building) from May 16 to 18, Sake Matsuri 2025 will feature over 100 sake breweries and more than 300 labels from across Japan – that’s 100 more than its last run in November last year. The new venue is also air-conditioned this time for maximum comfort, and those looking to grab a bite can do so at a dedicated food space at the Garage on level one.  There will be various three-hour sessions held throughout the festival. During each window, festival-goers will get to enjoy free-flow samples of sake and receive a complimentary Sake Matsuri tasting glass to bring home. The cherry on top is that you’ll also get to purchase bottles of your favourite sake and spirits at exclusive festival prices. The grand showcase will feature plenty of award-winning names and rare labels, including the premium Junmai Daiginjo, which is brewed with highly polished rice to give a light, complex and fragrant flavour; as well as Namazakes or unpasteurised sake. Also look out for rare sake made with traditional methods like Bodaimoto and Kimoto, one-of-a-kind Doburoku brews, as well as a range of Japanese spirits at the festival.  For the first time this year, Sake Matsuri is introducing an All-Day VIP pass on weekends for enthusiasts who want more bang for their buck. With the pass, guests can participate in a six-ho

Ditch the glitzy furnishings and grand cocktail bars for this casual watering hole in town. Side Door recreates the familiarity of home – a place where you know like the back of your hand, where you’re well-acquainted with all its side doors, if you will. The space is stripped back, minimal, and manages to rock an urban industrial look while still sporting a friendly atmosphere. But pleasing aesthetics aside, it’s the drinks and food that keep us coming back.  The bar is helmed by the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo Bannie and Tryson who were previously at Fairmont Singapore’s Anti:Dote – Bannie as an award-winning mixologist and Tryson as Chef de Cuisine. Think of Side Door as the bantering duo’s home away from home, where they get to show the best of what they’ve got in one space. Bannie’s mixology style is distinct – cocktails here are minimal in presentation yet complex and layered in taste. Most drinks are clarified with precision to bring out the main flavours of each ingredient. And because ‘competition mixologists’ like her are constantly put on the spot to innovate, you can expect no less than interesting and conceptual yet delicious pours at Side Door.  The Non-Fruit Beer ($26), for instance, is Bannie’s reinvention of the soju bomb, a popular drink in Korea. Here, malt whisky, lychee, Korean barley, Fernet Branca, and dry vermouth are blended to replicate a fruity pilsner. There’s also the Seaside ($26), a perennial favourite which has been with the bar since the

Six years on, The Elephant Room is still staying true to its roots. The bar sets out to be a microcosm of Singapore's Indian community, with each cocktail expertly tailored to capture the essence of Little India — its sounds, scents, spices, and stories. The current menu pays homage to the hawkers, flower traders and spice traders in the enclave, who for decades have kept its distinct culture alive. You'll find mainstays like the Buffalo Road cocktail ($25) still on the menu, because the herbaceous G&T combining pink guava gin and vetiver still hits home after all these years. Don't shy away from the food-inspired tipples either — they're packed with spicy and savoury notes. Case in point: the Spiced Crab Rasam ($28), Briyani ($28), and Chicken Curry ($28).  For more local flavour, go for the reimagined Singapura Sling ($28), the bar's rendition of the national cocktail, sporting earthy, fruity and refreshing notes. Snack on generous 10-inch servings of naan pizzas (from $14) with spicy chutney, and you're all sorted for the evening. Original review by Nicole-Marie Ng on November 6 2019 A small crowd gathers outside 20 Teck Lim Road. They shuffle around and leave dejectedly when a waiter from perennially packed, award-winning restaurant Burnt Ends turns them away. But instead of heading off and abandoning all hope of snagging a reservation, they could have tried their luck by waiting at the new bar upstairs. And with cocktails this excellent, they might end up staying all ni

If you’ve ever wanted to get acquainted with Latin American food and culture, then this vibrant festival in Dempsey Hill happening this month is a great place to begin. Latinada is the largest street food and music festival of its kind in Singapore, and it’s run by power duo chefs Daniel and Tamara Chavez, behind cult-favourite joints Tinto and Cancita. The festival is back with a bang this year, and it’s shaping up to be a revelrous three-day experience, set to take place from March 21 to 23 at Canchita. This isn’t chefs Daniel and Tamara’s first rodeo though – Latinada started in 2018, and their vision for the festival has only gotten bigger over the years. This year’s edition brings a total of 14 Latin American chefs from all around Asia, who will be cooking up a spread of Colombian, Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinian, and Chilean flavours. Some familiar names include Chef Fernando Arevalo of the newly opened Latido, Maribel Colmenares from Mami’s Tamales, and Mauricio Espinoza from Papi’s Tacos. They’ve also got chefs flying down from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, and Japan. Latinada will take place across two thematic areas in Canchita – the Inka Room and the Amazon Room. Over at the Inka Room, Latin American staples like ceviche, tostadas, and desserts like coconut and chocolate cakes will be served. Meanwhile, it’s a full on taco party at the Amazon Room, with flavours like beef cheek and chorizo, fish, chicken with avocado mayo, and many more. Other highlights i

Casa Cicheti takes over the quiet spot where PS. Cafe Petit once was, and it has completely refashioned the all-black interiors and marbled floorings into something more rustic and inviting. Light wood furnishings and striped fabric upholstery whisk you away to a home in the Italian countryside, and the space is bathed in swathes of soft light in the day. But it’s at night where the cosy trattoria really comes alive with noisy get-togethers and the like. In line with the familial theme, family-style sharing menus ($58 per person for lunch, $85 for dinner) are available, though be warned – these are sure to leave you stuffed. If you’re not a big eater, we recommend skipping the extras and zooming in on some of our favourites.  For starters, the gnocco fritto ($18) and carpaccio ($23) are good shouts. The former is generously laced with three slices of coppa each, while the latter has a robust flavour from the tuna-anchovy aioli and added texture from sunchoke chips. Cicheti is known to toss up a decent salad, and the Insalata Verde ($19) is no exception, with bursts of umami from the pine nuts and burnt miso dressing. The pizzas at Casa are a crossover between Roman and Neapolitan styles, hence ‘Nea-Romana’. Made with a trio of flours – finely milled 00, rye, and a larger amount of semolina, they are then fermented for 60 hours and finished off in a gas oven. The crust and base bear more similarities to the crunchy Roman pizza (sans the square shape), but they come in classic

If you told New Zealand-born chef Eliot Thomas two years ago that he would be running his own restaurant in Singapore, he wouldn’t believe you. Magpie opened its doors in early January, 2025 in the buzzy neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, serving up plates as unexpected as Eliot’s journey across the continent. On the menu? Borderless soul food.  It’s a quixotic word, borderless. But it perfectly captures the essence of Magpie, which is as much a story of a serendipitous encounter between two people from across the world, as it is about curious, experimental, and bold cooking. The idea for the bistro started when Kurt Wagner – the visionary behind popular African concepts Tamba and Kafe Utu – met Eliot on a trip to New Zealand. From there, the two got talking about their favourite culinary memories from their travels, from the fresh spices of Zanzibar to the vibrant flavours of Mexico. With Magpie, Eliot wants the experience to be “aggressively delicious” but “unconventionally familiar”. True enough, you’ll find influences from all over the globe in his dishes, from India to Italy, China to Fiji, and so on. Because of the produce-first nature of his cooking, expect the menu to change every few weeks as well. We start with the fresh tandoor bread ($9) glazed with Magpie’s butter. While it doesn’t leave a lasting impression on its own, it’s the perfect vehicle for dipping into other saucy dishes. Case in point: the grilled squid with melon chaat salad ($25) topped with chickpeas and

It’s food festival season this March, with the Kita Food Festival making its anticipated return to Singapore. The annual event celebrates the best of Asia’s culinary maestros and diverse food scene. This March 12 to 15, it’s all about legendary crossovers — think four-hands dinners, kitchen takeovers, and more. You have Chef Eugene See of the mod-Sichuan joint Birds of a Feather join arms with Chef Kelvin Cheung of Dubai’s Jun on March 12 and 13 for a four-hands dinner ($118 per person). Meanwhile, Singapore’s only West African restaurant Tamba will be hosting award-winning Australian chef Brian Cole on March 14 and 15 for a kitchen takeover. The six-course West African feast is priced at $198 per person. And there’s still more — check out the full programme here. The Kita Food Festival restaurant series ends with a bang on March 15 with Kita’s Big Barbecue ($88 per person). This massive backyard cookout will take place at the alfresco Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis, featuring six barbecued dishes prepared by chefs from buzzy joints across Southeast Asia. Headlining the event is Taiki Rattanapong from internet-viral Homeburg Bangkok, who'll be fanning the flames alongside other familiar names like Ricardo Allen (Camp Caribbean) and Adam Penney (Carnaby), as well as Waymann Cheong from the highly-raved Lucky Hole in Penang. Find out more about Kita Food Festival here.

Jungle fits right into the cluster of late-night watering holes along Ann Siang Hill. As night falls, spot a warm glow emitting from a corner shophouse unit, where the atmosphere is abuzz with the sound of chatter and classic funk tunes in the background. Here’s where plates of grilled meats and soulful Thai food come out smoking hot, while cocktails with Thai ingredients are shaken up by the counter.  The restaurant sports a snappy, no-nonsense one-pager of a menu – just the way we like it. It’s a straightforward selection of six starters, eight grilled dishes, two curries, and one dessert. Get the pomelo-lemongrass salad ($18) to start, where refreshingly sweet pulps that burst in your mouth are combined with a savoury splash of fish sauce and dried shrimp. We recommend saving some to have in between the heavier grilled dishes and curries. The grill section sees everything from Southern-style charcoal grilled chicken ($17) to lamb skewers ($15) and hammered beef brisket ($22). But if you’re spoilt for choice, the sugarcane-smoked pork jowl ($28) with nam jim jaew (a Thai dipping sauce for meats) is always a safe bet. It’ll also be amiss to not order the charcoal grilled cabbage ($12) with a soy ginger drizzle – another house favourite. Pick between the lamb massaman curry with roasted shallots and smoked ghee ($28), or the Southern crab yellow curry with wild rice shoots ($32). The crab curry has been a mainstay on the menu since Jungle’s opening. It’s a decent level of sp

Opened by the same people behind Drim Korean Steakhouse – yes, the one that Korean heartthrob Cha Eun Woo visited last year – Modu is also perched on the second floor of Mandarin Gallery. The 40-seater is elegantly styled with Hanok-inspired elements, and you can either grab a counter seat by the open kitchen, or dine in private rooms that seat up to 12 guests. All samgyetang broths at Modu are slow-cooked for minimally eight hours. The black chicken samgyetang is the cleanest tasting of the lot ($37), featuring a whole spring chicken stuffed with glutinous rice. Black chicken or ogol-gye is said to be more nutrient-dense than regular chicken, with a leaner meat texture. More unique picks on the menu include the perilla seed samgyetang ($38) which has a thicker, gruel-like consistency from grounded perilla seeds, and a nuttier aroma.  There’s also the Hangover Samgyetang ($37) which gets its name from its ability to cure nasty hangovers. The spicy broth – made from a secret house chilli blend – is meant to work up a sweat that’ll rid those toxins from the body, or at least jolt the senses awake. But even if not, it’s worth a try seeing that we’ve yet to find spicy versions of samgyetang elsewhere in Singapore. Other flavours on the menu include a collagen-rich herbal soup base ($35); black sesame ($38); as well as the Beauty Samgyetang ($37) brimming with medicinal herbs to help you achieve that glass skin glow.  On top of samgyetang, you can fill up on a range of sharing sid

No, we’re not over pizza yet. Sure, we might have crowned the mighty slice the food of the year in 2024, but 2025 is proofing to be another exciting year for Singapore’s pizzerias. This month, the city’s newly named best pizzeria – Anto Pizza e Aperitivi – and Hong Kong’s Fiata Pizzeria – recently recognised as the best pizzeria in Hong Kong and #3 on the 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2025 list – are teaming up for a limited-time pop-up here in Singapore. This isn’t just any collab, it’s a meeting of two great minds: Fiata’s Salvatore Fiata (aka Sasà) and Anto’s master pizzaiolo, Antonio Brancato. The Italian chefs – friends in real life and rivals on the regional ranking – will be bringing their award-winning creations to the table in a five-night-only event from April 28 to May 2. Photograph: Chefs Salvatore Fiata (L), Antonio Brancato (R)   Chef Sasà debuted Fiata in 2021 at a tiny spot in Soho, Central, Hong Kong, Anto Pizza e Aperitivi is a relatively new addition to Singapore’s dining scene, having only been open for less than a year. Fiata’s pies are known for their simple construction – using no more than three to four ingredients in each pizza, while Anto’s boast a notably light dough, made with Italian flour from Northern Italy and proofed for 24 hours.  For this exclusive collaboration, you can expect to try some of Fiata’s greatest hits. Don’t miss the Bronte 5.0 ($45), a pistachio, ricotta, tomato, and mortadella beauty that’s perpetually sold out in Hong Kong. The

Every April 22, Earth Day comes around as a reminder for us to put the planet first – yes, even as eco-friendly practices are already commonplace in some of our daily routines. But this global event isn’t just about choosing to thrift or switching off the lights – it’s also a great time to be rethinking how (and where) we eat.  Our Time Out editors have curated nine of the city’s best places to dine sustainably, from kitchens championing local produce, to menus designed around seasonal ingredients. And two important factors come into play here. First, these restaurants can’t just claim they’re sustainable, but they have to have the chops to prove it, whether it’s through verification by an expert independent body or accreditation schemes. And second, going green can’t be at the expense of taste and flavour. As former Noma chef Matthew Orlando once said, “Feed people something delicious, then start the conversation.”  Coming in top of our list are Fiz and Seroja, two modern Southeast-Asian restaurants redefining fine dining with a focus on foraging, zero-waste cooking methods, regional produce, and heritage techniques. Chef Hafizzul Hashim at Fiz and Chef Kevin Wong at Seroja craft dishes inspired by the Malay Archipelago, showcasing what thoughtful, terroir-driven dining can taste like.  Photograph: Fura Over at Fura, a cocktail bar on Amoy Street, the team gets experimental – think tipples and bites made from surplus produce, planet-friendly alternatives, insect proteins,

The Coconut Club is one of the rare places Singaporeans would willingly spend good money on a local dish that isn’t from a hawker centre, even if it means forking out $21 for a plate of ayam goreng berempah. So when news dropped that the popular restaurant is launching a sister concept called Belimbing, many were understandably excited. Now open above The Coconut Club’s Beach Road premises, Belimbing is the latest addition to The Lo & Behold Group’s belt of restaurants.  If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it resembles Belimbing Superstar, a Peranakan eatery also by The Coconut Club, which opened and shuttered within months between late 2019 and early 2020. But while the former was a jazzed-up economical rice concept offering over 30 kinds of dishes, the new Belimbing brings something entirely different to the table – ‘new-gen’ Singaporean cuisine.  Photograph: Belimbing   Let’s face it – we Singaporeans can be sticklers for tradition, especially when it comes to food. We value purity, authenticity – whatever that means in this day and age – and basics done well. So the term ‘new-gen’ may sit uncomfortably for some.  Chef Marcus Leow, formerly from Naked Finn and Magic Square, helms the kitchen at Belimbing. He explains that Singaporean cuisine seems to be at a “standstill, often equated solely with hawker fare”. He hopes that diners can get a fuller picture of what the cuisine can offer through his dishes, which he assures are “comforting and unmistakably Singaporean

This cult-favourite gelato brand is finally making its way from Down Under to our sunny shores. Gelato Messina, the wildly popular Sydney-based ice cream chain is set to open its first-ever Singapore outpost in late April 2025. While no official announcement has been made, a hoarding has been spotted at the intersection between Club Street and Cross Street, and a representative of Gelato Messina has confirmed that the store is slated to open its doors this month. This new outlet is located next to Merci Marcel, and takes over Vietnamese joint Tre Café, which closed some time last year. There’s also a QR code on the hoarding which directs you to a mailing list link to get updated on when the branch opens.  Photograph: Time Out Singapore If you’ve ever queued for a scoop at one of Gelato Messina’s 25 outlets in Australia, or its branch at Pottinger Street in Hong Kong, you’ll know that it doesn’t play around when it comes to dessert. Everything – from its ooey-gooey ice cream bases to all its chunky toppings, including chocolate and dulce de leche – is made from scratch. It’s even got its own farms supplying Jersey milk and hazelnuts exclusively to its stores. Photograph: Gelato Messina The brand is also known for its staggeringly wide range of flavours in each store – 40 to be exact. Of the 40, 35 are traditional flavours like pistachio praline (our favourite of the lot, featuring fior di latte gelato, white chocolate and pistachio fudge, and pistachio praline), while five

Many were excited when the famous French patisserie Pierre Hermé announced last month that it would be opening its first Singapore store in Sentosa some time in mid-2025. But since the launch is still a couple of months away, and not to mention, at a relatively inaccessible location (Resorts World Sentosa), here’s an alternative to check out in the meantime.  Located in Icon Link@ClubStreet, a new underground mall conveniently connected to Telok Ayer and Chinatown MRT station, Le Musée is a new patisserie that sells colourful artisanal macarons with generous fillings and unique flavours. Meaning “The Museum” in French, Le Musée’s macarons are delicately crafted to look like individual works of art in a gallery. Photograph: Le Musée | Signature Collection The Signature Collection is a series of six macarons ($7 each) with three times the filling of a normal macaron. All-time favourites include the Royal Earl Grey and pistachio berry, where the latter features a Japanese pistachio purée made from imported pistachios from Japan. There’s also the salted caramel coco layered with chocolate on one side, Coconut Mango Tango, and crème brûlée. The tiramisu macaron even contains a Ladyfingers biscuit sandwiched between thick layers of mascarpone cream.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Le Musée (@lemusee_sg) Le Musée’s latest collection is titled ‘Le Fruit’, and sees six creations ($8 each) inspired by fresh fruits. Notably, the macaron shells are

If you’re craving Korean food with a side of nostalgia – especially after watching the hit K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines – there’s a new Korean barbecue joint that might fit the bill. Jeonpo Meat Shop is located at the junction of McCallum Street, opposite Amoy Street Food Centre, Korean fried chicken restaurant Daily Beer, and next to Snap Café.  The store’s design comes straight out of a Korean drama, and is reminiscent of the dated barbecue joints you’d find along Busan’s Jeonpo district – where the restaurant is named after. Bright yellow signages line its entrance, along with retro metal doors, and windows plastered with menu items written out in Hangeul. Of course, even the tables and chairs are the proprietary metal ones you’d find in old-school Korean barbecue restaurants.  Photograph: Jeonpo Meat Shop Despite the hyper-Korean elements, Jeonpo Meat Shop actually originated in Hong Kong. The chain was founded by a Korean restaurateur with over 40 years of experience with the cuisine, and has since expanded to seven outlets across Hong Kong. Its newest restaurant in Telok Ayer is its first in Singapore.  Photograph: Jeonpo Meat Shop | Hong Kong The brand is brought in by Gold Moon Restaurant Group – the same F&B group that introduced several other successful Korean concepts to Singapore last year, including celebrity chef-owned Seoul Noodle Shop and charcoal-grilled tonkatsu joint Tonshou. There’s plenty of strong competition in the area when it comes to Ko

Those working around Telok Ayer and Chinatown will no longer need to brave the heat (or rain) during lunchtime anymore, what with the opening of a new underground mall in the CBD. Icon Link@ClubStreet is located at Basement 2 of Mercure Icon Singapore City Centre, a hotel along Club Street.  Getting here is extra convenient: the mall is directly connected to Telok Ayer’s Downtown Line and Chinatown’s North East Line. The 20,000-square-foot mall is said to offer a blend of “dining delights and retail experiences”, though a quick glance at its current directory shows that there are currently more dining outlets than retail stores.  Photograph: Hazukido Some highlights to look forward to include Hazukido – a popular Japanese-inspired bakery from Taiwan known for its buttery croissants in unique flavours like durian custard and taro pudding. The brand opened its first Singapore store in Takashimaya last August. There’s also Le Musée – a patisserie selling artisanal macarons with vibrant colours, intricate designs, and generous fillings. Its current collection, ‘Le Fruit’, features six macarons in interesting flavours like Tokyo Banana and melon parma ham. Photograph: Le Musée For a proper dine-in meal, options include Cooking Panda – a Chengdu mala tang restaurant operated alongside Panda Coffee; Super Ngon – a Vietnamese pho joint known for its chicken broth, fresh spring rolls, and dripped coffee; Jinkura Bowl & Brew – a new concept by Jinkura Izakaya dishing out healthy Ja

After a seven-month wait, Blue Bottle Coffee’s first permanent café in Singapore is finally open. The 42-seater is located with Japanese retail store Lumine in Raffles City, and begins welcoming guests today. Blue Bottle Coffee first announced the launch of its first gift store in Singapore last August. Despite being a retail concept without fresh coffee, it nonetheless hinted at the possibility that a full-fledged café could one day open on the island, and coffee lovers lapped up that prospect. The brand went on to host different events in late 2024, including coffee workshops and exhibitions.    Photograph: Blue Bottle Coffee Singapore Now, its 135-square-metre retail space has been converted to a café and dining area. Taking on Blue Bottle’s signature minimalistic design, the store features light wooden furnishings, a sweeping metallic coffee counter, and plenty of natural light let in through floor-to-ceiling windows. Some of the shelves near the counter will still stock the brand’s merchandise, including coffee cupping spoons, mugs, tote bags, matcha powder, and a range of coffee grounds. On the menu are nine freshly brewed espresso-based drinks (from $6.50), two cold brew options (from $7.50), and of course, Blue Bottle’s signature drip coffee which uses a special house blend ($10). A roster of single-origin beans will be on rotation, and guests can also enjoy a seasonal espresso menu.  Other non-coffee beverages on the menu include matcha latte ($9.50), lemon yuzu f

April brings a fresh wave of restaurant openings, and this month’s lineup is looking pretty exciting. First up, Station by Kotuwa is bringing bright Sri Lankan flavours to Telok Ayer, courtesy of Chef Rishi Naleendra behind the popular Kotuwa. The Black Pearl steps into the scene to offer luxe Cantonese fine-dining in a glam rooftop environment. Over at Humo, expect innovative Japanese-Spanish plates and delicious donabes for sharing. Seafood lovers should make a beeline for Mare Hachikyo, where ingredients from Hokkaido take centre stage. And for those who appreciate the art of tempura, Tempura Ensei is here to showcase the delicate craft of deep-frying. Hungry yet? Here are five new restaurants to check out this April. Find out which are our favourite restaurants of 2025 so far. 1. Station by Kotuwa Photograph: Station by Kotuwa 21 Boon Tat street has gone through many reincarnations – it’s the birthplace of Chef Rishi Naleendra’s Cheek by Jowl, followed by Cheek Bistro, Fool Wine Bar, and now, Station by Kotuwa. Think of Station as the fun, funky, and casual offshoot of Sri Lankan powerhouse Kotuwa, bringing bold flavours to the table with a dash of elegance. Graze on interesting snacks and starters like punchy oysters doused in a tangy lychee acharu granita ($7), or egg roti and chicken liver cooked in Kaliya ($14) – a Sri Lankan Malay curry. Our favourite? The Babath crispy tripe ($7) with a crunchy deep-fried exterior dusted with smoked chilli and a chewy middle. The

Located near the southernmost tip of Sentosa, Tanjong Beach is one of the quieter beaches on the island, compared to Palawan and Siloso, which are always buzzing with life. On a good day, you might even be able to catch a glimpse of the unending horizon without a single oil tanker in the distance.  The beach is also famously home to Tanjong Beach Club, one of The Lo & Behold Group’s most successful concepts to date. Occupying the first curved stretch of sand – Tanjong Beach is shaped like a numeral three from above – the club is popular with beachgoers seeking some privacy and exclusivity. Just last year, it went through its first major renovation since opening in 2010, and here’s what you can look forward to. Photograph: Tanjong Beach Club First up – a completely refreshed design and aesthetic. Gone are the white-and-blue-striped umbrellas and navy blue day beds. Expect vibrant terracotta hues and bright yellows in the new space, reminiscent of the summery landscapes of Miami and Palm Springs. The infinity pool remains the centerpiece of the club, now adorned with pretty sage and white checkerboard tiles.  And in a dedicated space near the entrance, you’ll find the updated beach shop, curated by Kaia Nelk of local furniture shop Studio Yono. Browse beach and homeware essentials by local and international brands, from Greek swimwear label Kiohne, to bottle bags from Singaporean textile studio Tanchen, and cool shirts and accessories from the Bali-based Haik Mosi Mosi. Phot

Tanjong Pagar is teeming with coffee houses, but for a midday break that’s a little more special, head to Corner Corner. This new coffee concept breathes fresh life (and light) into the vinyl-clad space that is RPM by Dbespoke – a moody Japanese speakeasy-style cocktail bar by night. For an hour at most, you can immerse yourself in curated tunes handpicked daily by the team while savouring the slow art of drip coffee. The space is charming from the get-go, reminiscent of Japan’s iconic jazz kissaten (listening cafés). It’s got all the right trimmings: a sweeping counter backed by ceiling-high shelves stacked with vinyls, vintage furniture, and a faint, nostalgic scent of old wood in the air.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corner Corner / coffee & vinyl (@corner___corner) And then there’s the menu, chock full of classic kissaten desserts, specialty coffee (from $8), tea (from $8), and indulgent cream soda floats ($8). Corner Corner’s hand-brewed selection features seasonal, fruit-forward coffee with complex flavours. We had the Benti Halo #3 ($8) from Ethiopia – a light, well-balanced brew with notes of blueberry, lavender, and earl grey. Or, check in with the friendly team for their Brewer’s Choice of the day (market price).  Tea lovers have a few interesting options. The low-caffeine kukicha (Japanese twig tea, $8) offers a grassy, nutty, and slightly umami taste, though it’s not particularly standout. For something more distinctive, go for t

It’s early spring in Seoul, South Korea, but the heat is on at the Grand Hyatt, where the announcement of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is underway. The live award ceremony takes place in the Korean city once again this year, and all eyes are on the screens, waiting to see how Asia’s hottest dining establishments fare in this round.  The prestigious list, released yearly, is decided by 350 regional voters consisting of chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, and well-travelled gourmets who have visited these restaurants in the past 18 months. Earlier this month, a total of six Singapore restaurants were named in 2025’s extended 51-100 list.  Tonight, the host announces that the following Singapore restaurants are featured among this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants: Odette at #7 Les Amis at #28 Labyrinth at #37 Burnt Ends at #38 Meta at #39 Seroja at #40 Euphoria at #48 Singapore celebrates seven wins this year – two short of nine from last year’s awards. For starters, Odette, which placed #10 in 2024, now sits comfortably within the top 10 at #7. Another three-Michelin-starred fine-dining stalwart, Les Amis, also rises ten spots from last year to #28 this year.  The remaining five restaurants drop a couple of spots – Labyrinth falls from #30, Meta from #28, and Seroja (last year’s impressive new entrant) from #31 in 2024. Australian barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends and Euphoria take the biggest hits, dropping 23 and 28 places respectively. Meanwhile, modern Mediterranean restauran