Fodor's Expert Review Blue Ginger

Established in 1995 by a group of friends, this is one of Singapore's first spots to serve Peranakan cuisine. In a beautifully restored shophouse, the restaurant offers a range of well-prepared Malaysian/Chinese fare, including signature ayam panggang (smoky chicken with spiced coconut milk) and rich beef rendang. The house favorite dessert, durian chendol, is a glorious mixture of red beans, pandan-flavored jelly, and coconut milk, finished with puréed durian. While perhaps the most polarizing fruit on the planet—you'll either love it or hate it—you should try it at least once, and there's no better place than here.