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$$ | Orchard |
This intimate restaurant almost succeeds in transporting you to Japan, with its traditional tea-house decor, its kimono-clad servers, and its chefs who belt out irrashimase (welcome). Alongside a generous sushi menu, Akashi serves delicious, beautifully presented set meals featuring green tea noodles and crispy tempura or thick udon and fried tofu.
1 Tanglin Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 247905, Singapore
Known For
- Beautiful sashimi plates
- Staff in pretty kimonos
- Authentic Japanese atmosphere
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$ | Orchard |
The historic Moroccan coffee brand has a beautiful café/dining room on ION Orchard’s first floor. No visit is a quick one though: you may come for a coffee and pastry, but you’ll soon find yourself whiling away the time exploring the vast array of 100% arabica coffee beans housed in large sunset orange tins.
2 Orchard Turn, Singapore, Singapore, 238801, Singapore
Known For
- Arabica coffee from around the world
- Traditional café interior
- Excellent pastries and cakes
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Nestled among the exotic flora of the Botanic Gardens and in a colonial house named after an important 20th-century botanist, Corner House is chef David Thien’s “ode to Asia with French undertones." The setting is exceptionally romantic, matched only by the omakase experience and curated wine list. The menu uses French techniques to present Asian ingredients in innovative ways, and each dish comes with an accompanying note to expand on the chef’s inspiration.
1 Cluny Rd, Singapore, Singapore, 259569, Singapore
Known For
- French-Asian fusion fine dining
- Menu-inspiration cards
- Historic location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$ | Orchard |
Despite being hidden away on Level 5 of the Far East Plaza mall, Hainanese Delicacy always has a long line outside at lunchtime. It's renowned among locals as serving one of the best Hainanese chicken rice dishes on Orchard Road. Loved for its simplicity and flavor, this meal, an easy plate of poached chicken and white rice; the grains cooked with the leftover chicken stock, is a staple in the Singaporean diet. From the outside, the restaurant looks tired, with plastic chairs and tables crammed into every available space but this is part of the charm, and worth embracing to try a true Hainanese delicacy.
14 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228213, Singapore
Known For
- The best chicken rice around
- Braised eggs as a side dish
- Local flavors at low prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$$ | Orchard |
The decor at this chic sumiyaki restaurant celebrating Japanese charcoal-grilling is as authentic as the food. It’s styled after traditional Japanese izakayas, with bar seating where you can watch the chefs delicately fan the meat and vegetables cooked over open coals. Dishes like pork belly with miso and octopus yuzu salad are washed down with an excellent selection of sake drawn from the different prefectures of Japan.
1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228208, Singapore
Known For
- Izakaya decor
- Jinjo-branded sake
- Small plates
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations recommended
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Mingle with Singaporean tycoons and celebrities at the island's finest French restaurant, where you can admire the adjoining bar's grand chandelier and curtain-draped wine cabinets before adjourning to the intimate dining area. The breathtakingly expensive seasonal menu changes regularly, but expect such exquisite French classics as foie gras, roasted whole pigeon, and white asparagus. Their wine list is considered one of the best in Asia, with more than 1,800 Old World wines, 90% of which are from France (in particular Burgundy and Bordeaux).
1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228208, Singapore
Known For
- Unmatched service
- Enormous wine collection
- Chandelier-lit dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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$$ | Orchard |
This spacious restaurant looks a little inauthentic from the outside, but inside, the intricate meals served on beautiful Japanese tableware will quickly convince you otherwise. The set menu of main courses come with all the trimmings: miso soup, rice, and a range of side dishes to choose from, including salmon salads and deep-fried tofu. The staff is also incredibly friendly and welcoming.
501 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Central Singapore, 238880, Singapore
Known For
- Beautiful set-menu lunches
- Excellent service
- Delicious side dishes
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$$$$ | Orchard |
Experience Edomae-style delicacies at this 22-seater sushi restaurant in Palais Renaissance. All ingredients are delivered directly from Japan, including organic rice from a farm in Yamagata prefecture and spring water from Hokkaido. Chef Tomoo Kimura is driven by attention to detail; personal touches like the ceremonial tea set hand-painted by the chef’s master and centuries-old noren (room dividers) are used to create an elegant feel to the dining experience.
390 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238871, Singapore
Known For
- High-grade sushi
- Imported Japanese ingredients
- Traditional interior
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Essential
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$$ | Orchard |
This windowless, no-frills, Thai restaurant might be tucked away on the third floor of the slightly sleazy Orchard Towers, but the locals still pile in for the delicious, authentic, and very affordable food. The menu packs all the classics, from massaman curry to traditional fishcakes, each served in generous portions. It’s definitely not a spot for a long, leisurely meal, but if you’re looking for a taste of Thailand that’s quick and cheap, Thai Tantric is a safe bet—if you can get a table!
400 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238875, Singapore
Known For
- Quick and cheap
- Authentic flavors and huge portions
- Great green curry
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$$$ | Orchard |
Look for the fabric-covered doorway opposite the HSBC building on Claymore Hill to find this sleek Japanese restaurant. Inside, there are counters made of hinoki wood, a Zen minimalist design, and elegant, kimono-clad servers. The beautifully presented cuisine here includes sukiyaki (skillet-grilled beef and veggies), shabu shabu (hot pot), and sake sherbets. Aoki also presents kaisekis (formal banquets) in which each dish looks prettier than the last, as well as pricey omakase courses, in which the chef chooses the food for you. Fish is flown in from Tokyo's huge Tsukiji fish market several times a week.
1 Scotts Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 228208, Singapore
Known For
- Intimate dining experience
- Impeccably presented dishes
- Fresh Japanese seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
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$$ | Orchard |
Dive into stone-fired pizza at this hip spot in Mandarin Gallery. The long-fermented pizza dough is crisp and generously topped with unique ingredients like sliced steak and French’s mustard bechamel ("I Wish I Was A Baller"), or chorizo ragu with Hokkaido octopus ("Summer in San Sebastian"). There’s a great wine list and a selection of beers, with fries, salads, and wings to round off your order. The team are so confident you’ll love their mood-setting 1970s and '80s rock playlist, you can even listen at home on Spotify.
333A Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238897, Singapore
Known For
- Thin-crust pizza
- Great wine list
- 1970s and '80s rock music
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$ | Orchard |
Celebrating Singaporean heritage dishes across 27 different vendors, this basement food court's stalls sell everything from crispy fried carrot cake to spicy prawn noodles and rich chicken satay. The food court takes its design inspiration from the British colonial decor of the early 1890s, with a light blue, ivory, and copper-gold palette, and lush green plants.
2 Orchard Turn, Singapore, Singapore, 238801, Singapore
Known For
- Old-school design
- Singaporean heritage dishes
- Friendly vendors
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$ | Orchard |
In the basement of Shaw House, this vibrant food court has more than 20 colorful stalls selling everything from Thai curries to duck wonton. It's always busy at lunch and dinner, so do as the locals do, and chope (reserve) a space by leaving a packet of tissues or a personal item at the table before you order.
350 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238868, Singapore
Known For
- Lots of local dishes
- Contemporary design
- Great juices
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$ | Orchard |
For a serious cup of coffee near Somerset, drop by this pristine-white café that is usually full of coffee aficionados sipping on in-house roasted brews. You can also pick up fresh beans and coffee-making accoutrements to take home.
111 Somerset Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238164, Singapore
Known For
- Well-roasted coffee
- Cool, modern space
- Coffee-making supplies
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$$ | Orchard |
There is always a very long line at this do-it-yourself Chinese hotpot restaurant, but in Hai Di Lao's case, that's not such a bad thing—while you wait, you can enjoy quirky (and free) services, treats, and swag like gel manicures, popcorn, ice cream, and iPhone screen-protector replacements. It can sometimes take several hours to reach the front of the line, but when you do, you'll realize what the wait was for: the dining experience is highly theatrical. Waiters do extravagant "noodle dances" as they spin dough around their heads, and they offer you free dishes in exchange for solving puzzles, like completing Rubik's cubes or origami challenges. No wonder people don't want to give up their seats.
313 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238895, Singapore
Known For
- DIY hotpot (cooking meats and veg in broth)
- Waiters who perform "noodle dances"
- Free dishes in exchange for completing challenges
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If you can splurge on just one meal in Singapore, Iggy's is worth considering. Hailed as one of the top restaurants in Asia, this intimate Euro-Japanese fusion spot has mouthwatering dishes like A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef and Maine lobster, as well as one of the best wine lists on the island. Multi-course tasting menus are available for lunch and dinner, with separate dishes designed for vegetarians.
581 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238883, Singapore
Known For
- The gastronomic menu
- 25,000 Burgundy vintages
- Wagyu beef and foie gras
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$ | Orchard |
The enormous bowls of pho at this casual quick-serve noodle bar are excellent. At lunch time, you can get a bowl of chicken or beef pho, a green papaya salad, and a tea or coffee for under S$14. Though designed more as a fast-food concept (you order at the bar and wait for your number to be called before collecting), the quick stop has decor and tableware that feel very authentic, with pretty hanging lights and long wooden benches. Food is always speedy, always fresh, and always delicious.
501 Orchard Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 238880, Singapore
Known For
- Huge bowls of pho
- Great side dishes
- Beautiful tablewear
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$$ | Orchard |
This lovely bistro transforms from bakery and brunch hotspot by day to chic restaurant and bar by night. It specializes in European-style baked bread, which forms the basis of many of the brunch dishes (served until 3 pm) and then again as a delicious accompaniment to a selection of zesty dips and pasta in the evening. Portion sizes are very generous, with a rustic look and feel to the presentation. The bistro is tucked away behind the post office on Nassim Hill about a 10-minute walk from the top of Orchard Road.
56 Tanglin Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 247964, Singapore
Known For
- Trio dip sampler
- Crispy, freshly baked bread
- Two-for-one beers from 9 am to 9 pm
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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$$ | Holland Village | Vegetarian
Plenty of meat-eaters also head to this casual Western-style vegan and vegetarian restaurant for its hearty Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The menu includes sundry salads, pastas, and pizzas, and the three-course prix-fixe lunch menu is a great value. Original Sin shares the award-winning wine list from its sister restaurant, Michelangelo's, a recommended Italian that's also in Chip Bee Gardens.
#01–62 Chip Bee Gardens, Block 43, 43 Jalan Merah Saga, Blk. 43, Singapore, Central Singapore, 278115, Singapore
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This popular Thai restaurant, which also has branches in Austria, China, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom, serves an extensive menu of classics in a serene, cozy setting. You can order everything from Thai-style soups and salads to curries and noodles. Specialties include nua pad prik Thai (beef spare ribs sautéed in garlic and black pepper sauce) and pla yang penang (sea bass grilled in penang sauce). Vegetarians will find plenty of options.
163 Tanglin Rd., Singapore, Central Singapore, 247933, Singapore
Known For
- Nua pad prik Thai (beef spare ribs sautéed in garlic and black pepper sauce)
- Pla yang penang (sea bass grilled in penang sauce)
- Ambience
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
