Best Southeast Asian Restaurants in Raffles Place
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79 After Dark is one of Singapore’s most exciting restaurants. Located in the lively and buzzing Boat Quay, this chic restaurant and bar takes its name from the eclectic ambience of the area, which comes to life when the sun goes down. Serving modern Asian and North Indian cuisine, you’ll find a unique and creative selection of dishes that are cooked to perfection and laden with fresh herbs and spices. Over the weekend, the atmosphere at 79 After Dark in Boat Quay is relaxed and you’ll find live DJs and al fresco dining options where you can take in all the action of Circular Road. Popular among Singapore locals and visitors alike, reservations here are recommended to guarantee your spot!
There’s more to Gin Khao One Raffles Place than its signature watermelon fried rice. This 65-seater Raffles Place restaurant located in the heart of Singapore’s CBD is taking Thai cuisine to new heights, with its brigade of highly-qualified chefs adept in presenting a unique and experimental take on time-honoured dishes, without any compromise in standards. A hit with busy executives based around Raffles Place, the service here is outstanding as well – a true hallmark of Thai hospitality. Seats tend to fill up quickly, so why not book ahead to avoid disappointment?
Mirch Masalah Singapore is a North Indian restaurant that we can’t get enough of. Right on Boat Quay, it’s river-facing and a wonderfully relaxing and casual spot to enjoy authentic North Indian food with your friends. The menu is high-quality and laced with flavour, consisting of plenty that’s vegetarian as well as plenty that’s not. Then, as well as the food, Mirch Masalah Singapore has plenty of beers, wines and spirits to make things even more enjoyable. For a relaxing and utterly delicious time on Boat Quay, look no further than Mirch Masalah Singapore and be sure to arrive armed with an advanced reservation. You’ll need it.
Popular with Singaporean foodies for good reason, the Boon Tat branch of Tandoori Culture is the place to go for an authentic Indian feast. As their name suggests, they specialise in fragrant food cooked in a traditional tandoor oven. If this sounds like a bit of you, book a table and head down to Telok Ayer today.
Un-Yang-Kor-Dai in Singapore serves up an eclectic mix of Lao, Thai and Isan cuisine that is taking the city by storm! Located on South Bridge Road in Raffles Place this hyper-stylish restaurant features an open kitchen and an interior that’s decorated with community artwork and handicrafts which gives it a real homely and charming atmosphere. All this makes it the perfect place for getting together with friends to catch up over great food or for bringing the family together for a treat. If you’re looking for a great range of truly spectacular Asian cuisine, then look no further than Un-Yang-Kor-Dai. Space is limited though so don’t forget to book beforehand.
Chef Liyana Kwan has been leading Pagi Sore to the top of Singapore’s food ranks for over a quarter-century, but she and her son are as dedicated as ever to keeping things fresh and progressive, while also displaying a deep respect for culinary traditions. Pagi Sore’s restaurant at Far East Square is the guiding light for contemporary Indonesian food in Telok Ayer, and there is no better place to take the pulse of Indonesian cuisine in Singapore.
True Blue Cuisine Singapore celebrates all-things Peranakan. Specialising in authentic and delicious Peranakan cuisine as well as showcasing the culture, lifestyle and history of the Peranakan people, True Blue Singapore is a haven for lovers of this iconic style of dining. Located in City Hall along Armenian Street, you can expect to find traditional fare served in three dining spaces all designed with impressive Peranakan art and furniture that creates a charming ambience. In terms of the menu, True Blue does not serve any pork or lard-based dishes, but instead offers delicious signature dishes including rendang sapi of beef simmered in a flavoursome coconut sauce; chap chye of cabbage stewed with vermicelli glass noodles, fungus and mushrooms, and plenty more besides. A favourite for good reason, book a table now at True Blue, located just next to the Peranakan Museum – you won’t be disappointed.
Annalakshmi Singapore is an authentic, extremely popular Indian vegetarian restaurant, not far at all from Clarke Quay MRT. The all-you-can-eat buffet here is one of the tastiest, most affordable buffets we know of in this part of the city, and absolutely all of the food is 100% vegetarian, with plenty of vegan options as well. Annalakshmi is a great restaurant for a casual meal with friends or family and you’ll find it on Havelock Road, Central Square. It’s open for lunch as well as dinner, and the humble authenticity will definitely leave you smiling. Reservations at Annalakshmi are always a good idea if you want to be sure of a table.
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• Southeast asian • Cairnhill
Best known for its Taiwan Porridge, local fare and local high tea buffet, the Coffee Lounge at Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore has been a favoured haunt of many local and foreign gourmands since its opening in 1977. The décor of Coffee Lounge ingeniously blends minimalist style with the stately elegance of a heritage building. Complemented by plenty of natural light in the day and mood lighting in the evenings, the restaurant is a picture of intimate elegance.The well-loved Taiwan porridge is a signature offering at the Coffee Lounge that diners have come to enjoy over the years since its inception in 1984. The Taiwan Porridge menu has become a popular mainstay at the Coffee Lounge where diners have consistently returned to enjoy a quality dining experience and Taiwan Porridge fare at reasonable prices.
The second coming of The Curry Culture is upon us, a raj renaissance of spice raining down upon Singapore diners that have the privilege of dining at this renowned Indian restaurant’s Robertson Quay outlet. Dabbawalla, from the team behind The Curry Culture have taken another step towards fine South Asian dining nirvana at this picturesque riverfront venue. Translating to he who gives food, this Indian restaurant encapsulates the energy of Bombay with its eclectic atmosphere and enticing menu. You’ll find an extensive range of curries, small Indian tapas plates, breads and rice dishes on offer here, all made with the highest quality spices and herbs and the aromas are intoxicating. Also showcasing a premium selection of wine, cocktails and beer – including some outstanding chai – this is one Singapore spot, you don’t want to be missing.