What do kopi o, dark chocolate and fish soup have in common? They're all milk-free – at least at No Milk Fish Soup and Bistro. The concept is split into two floors: the first is a no-frills eatery that focuses on dishing out Teochew-style clear fish soup. Head chef Hoe Gern learnt the recipe from a fish soup hawker who's been cooking the dish at Bedok Market since 1992. What you get is either mackerel or sea bass – boiled or fried – in a flavourful broth that stays true to its pure seafood flavour at an affordable $6.
Up on the second floor, the vibe takes a complete 180. It's split into two areas, one an outdoor rooftop platform that overlooks Singapore's heritage district and a dim indoor bar lit by neon signs. On the menu are a mix of Mexican, Italian and fusion dishes with a local twist. Pasta is made in-house and come tossed in beef rendang sauce ($16.80) or mala bacon and shiitake ($15.80). Was it all down with cocktails priced at a steal from $10 to $20.