Forty Hands

MENU: Forty Hands features a small menu with a dedicated section for brunch (8am to 4pm) and another one for mains (8am to 6pm). Breakfast egg dishes, toasties, salads, and other savoury items are celebrated on its menu.

AMBIANCE: Inside, Forty Hands looks like a narrow stretch of small seats with a kitchen counter, and this strait lane leads you up to the outdoor seating by the covered courtyard. The crowds may get noisy during the busy hours, but the quality of the food and homely ambiance could make up for it. Overall, Forty Hands is still a highly recommended hangout place for couples and small groups of people.

MUST TRIES

• Truffle Mushroom
• Egg Benedict
• Eggs Cocotte
• Salmon Hash
• Kong Bak Pau
• Truffle Fries
• Flat White
• Latte
• Macchiato
• Latte
• Cappuccino

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$18

NOTES

• No service charge
• Drop by at the café before lunch and dinner to avoid the huge influx of the crowd

5 Best Japanese Hot Pot Restaurants in Singapore Right Now

What better way to have a great time together than by bonding over a communal Japanese hot pot meal? When thin slices of meat are dipped in boiling soup to make the shabu shabu sound, it is an experience that entertains all the senses.

One can have this simple pleasure at most of the Japanese restaurants in town. But if you only want the best, then pay a visit to the specialized hot pot restaurants (shabu shabu and sukiyaki). From high-end to budget concepts, and from a la carte to buffet styles, those Japanese steamboat places will give you something you are longing for.
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Shabu Sai @ Orchard Central

AMBIANCE: Shabu Sai exudes the beauty of a traditional Japanese food house with its wooden chairs and tables, banners featuring Japanese symbols, and small wooden planks indicating ingredient names, all adding to the restaurant’s authentic Japanese atmosphere.

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekday regular buffet lunch: $16.99++ (adult)
• Weekend regular buffet lunch: $22.99++(adult)
• Weekday regular buffet dinner: $24.99++(adult)
• Weekend regular buffet dinner: $29.99++(adult)
• Wagyu beef buffet: S$39.99++ per adult, S$17.99++ per child

Z’en Japanese Cuisine (Closed)

Menu
The menu at Z’en Japanese Cuisine is expansive. There are menus dedicated to lunch, dinner, and buffet. More importantly, the bento offerings (S$22-S$38) are particularly attractive, each bento is complete with soup, greens, mains, and an ice cream dessert, which kids might also enjoy. A variety of beverages, including wines and draft beers, are available to complement the foods.

Ambiance
As the name itself suggests, Z’en Japanese Cuisine does try to provide a safe haven for its customers. Installed in both indoor and outdoor seating areas, the lanterns and modern lighting fixtures give off a laid-back feeling to the already tranquil atmosphere. This restaurant is a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle vibe of UE Square.

Recommended Dishes
– Beef Shabu Shabu
– Sirloin Steak
– Agedashi Tofu
– Broiled Oysters
– Grilled Squid
– Foie Gras Chawanmushi
– Soft-shell Crab Tempura
– Coconut Crème Brulee

Average Price/Pax: S$55

Shabu Shabu Gen

AMBIANCE: Being a fine dining restaurant, Shabu Shabu Gen sports a chic and elegant décor and arrangement. Subdued lighting, plus the leather and high-back chairs offer a quite formal and elegant vibe to the place. The four-seat arrangement immediately lets the customers know that a group of four and above can have a communal dining experience, which after all, is the goal of the Japanese Shabu Shabu eatery.

NOTES:

• Corkage charge from S$40 per bottle.
• Smart and elegant dress code

Suki-Ya @ Marina Square

MUST-TRIES:

• Beef Slices
• Pork Slices
• Chicken Balls with Cheese Filling
• Pork Balls with Cheese Filling
• Udon
• Glass Noodles

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekday Lunch Buffet: S$22.90++
• Weekday Dinner Buffet: S$27.90++
• Weekends/ PH/ eve of PH Lunch: S$25.90++
• Weekends/ PH/ eve of PH Dinner: S$30.90++
• Top up S$10.90 to enjoy a variety of premium meat, including Wagyu beef, Iberico pork, Duroc Pork Collar, and Seafood.

ATMOSPHERE: Suki-Ya at Marina Square is a spacious restaurant that offers comfort and privacy to diners through its booth seating. With warm orange lighting and dark wood decor, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.

Shabuya Shabu Shabu

MENU: Shabuya Shabu Shabu offers both a-la-carte and set meal menus of beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and seafood. All set meals are served with a portion of seasonal vegetables and udon or rice. The menu also features a range of cold and hot appetizers as well as desserts.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Wagyu Beef
• Jumbo Prawns
• US Black Angus
• Ebi Tempura
• Udon
• Pumpkin Pudding
• Ice Creams

AMBIENCE: Minimalist decoration is a way of inspiration at Shabuya. In its simple interior, diners can find a modern yet cozy ambience to enjoy a relaxing hot pot meal. A panoramic sea view adds more charm to this shabu shabu restaurant.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$40 (A-la-carte)

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekend brunch for adults: S$45.90++
• Weekend brunch for kids: S$21.90++

Awfully Chocolate

MENU: The menu is a full-blown array of confections and chocolate patisseries. There are three signature cakes, one premium ice cream flavour, and the rest are some of the well-known traditional French desserts like creme brulee, chocolate ganache cupcake, and tarte. Each treat may be suitable for sharing.

MUST TRIES

• All Chocolate
• Super Stacked Chocolate Cake
• Hei Ice Cream
• Salted Butterscotch Brownie
• Dark Chocolate Truffles
• Cold Poached Chocolates
• Chocolate Praline Cake
• Chocolate Tiramisu

AMBIANCE: Depending on the location, the environment can be fast-faced as some Awfully Chocolate stores are an express outlet. However, each branch displays an interesting façade that can easily get your attention, and it is worth mentioning that some branches do have both indoor and alfresco dining areas such as those in Greenwich, Vivo City, Star Vista, and Sembawang Hills. With this, you should know which outlet you might want to go-to if your goal is to dine in.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

NOTE: Wedding cakes are available.

ALL AWFULLY CHOCOLATE’S LOCATIONS
@ Greenwich V
Address: 1 Seletar Road, #02-02 Greenwich V, S807011
Tel: (65) 6556 0656
Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ The Star Vista
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-18 The Star Vista, S138617
Tel: (65) 6694 4805
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ VivoCity
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-156 VivoCity, S098585
Tel: (65) 6410 9725
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Marina Bay Link Mall
Address: 8A Marina Boulevard, #B2-33 Marina Bay Link Mall, S018984
Tel: (+65) 6509 9422
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 09:00 – 20:00

@ McCallum St
Address: 21 McCallum Street #01-01/02, S069047
Tel: (+65) 6634 1426
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 08:00 – 20:00

@ 313 Somerset
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #02-50 313@somerset, S238895
Tel: (+65) 6341 9437
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ ION Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-50 ION Orchard, S238801
Tel: (65) 6884 6377
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Plaza Singapura
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-63 Plaza Singapura, S238839
Tel: (65) 6238 0654
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-52 Raffles City, S179103
Tel: (65) 6338 3527
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Tampines 1
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-21Tampines One, S529536
Tel: (65) 6782 7181
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Suntec City
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-K1 Suntec City Mall, S038983
Tel: (+65) 6336 1407
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Square 2
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive, #01-14 Square 2, S307506
Tel: (+65) 6250 7106
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Changi City Point
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-07 Changi City Point, S496038
Tel: (+65) 6443 0836
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:00

@ Parkway Parade
Address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #B1-54Parkway Parade, S449269
Tel: (+65) 6348 0376
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Jem
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-15, Singapore 608549
Tel: (+65) 6734 1530
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at Robertson Quay

MENU: The menu is expansive with a lot of best-selling items to choose from. Gourmet treats are also available for those who plan on gifting macaroons, cookies, or tuiles to their loved ones. You also won’t go wrong with the French liqueurs here, which leads to the idea of giving alcoholic desserts a try!

MUST TRIES

• Chocolate Soufflé
• Chocolate Tart
• Pure Chocolate Cake
• Rum and Raisin Soufflé
• Pleasure
• Creme Brulee
• Blackforest Cake
• Hot Chocolate

AMBIANCE: Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at Robertson Quay has a warm and friendly ambiance with its well-lit bar, spacious alfresco dining, and colourful chocolate shelves. Its location near the Singapore River gives a relaxing appeal to the overall atmosphere.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

Alfero Artisan Gelato

MENU: Alfero Artisan Gelato has a simple menu celebrating the authentic gelato together with waffles and a variety of hot and cold beverages.

MUST TRIES

• Pistachio
• Hazelnut
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Durian
• Mango
• Avocado

PRICES

• Single Scoop: S$4.50
• Double Scoop: S$6.50
• Triple Scoop: S$8.50

ALL ALFERO ARTISAN GELATO’S LOCATIONS
Lab/Retail
Address: 81 Mac Pherson Lane, #01-37, Singapore 360081
Tel: (65) 6848 4269
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 12:00 – 21:00

@ Orchard Gateway
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-06 Orchard Gateway, S238858
Tel: (65) 6702 6322
Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 22:00

The 5 Best Chinese Dessert Places in Singapore

Leaving room for dessert is a golden rule for eating out in Singapore.

For those who fall in love with Chinese dessert, our island is your heaven.

From traditional to modern, there are sweets to make both the old generation and the young happy.

From cold to hot, there are choices for the hot humid days as well as the cold rainy days.

Just make your way to Liang Seah Street in Bugis, a dessert mecca in Singapore, to satisfy your sweet tooth at one of the three big names in the field, Ah Chew, Ji De Chi and Dessert First. Or head yourself to a convenient outlet of Honeymoon Dessert in shopping mall to quench your thirst with a bowl of grass jelly and ice cream.

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert with its vast selection of shaved ice is an ideal destination for those around Chinatown area.

And now, it is time for indulging!

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Mei Heong Yuen Dessert at Temple Street

MENU: The menu is decent-sized, offering interesting snow ice flavours. There are four different categories to wander your eyes at, including special desserts, snow ice, traditional pastes, and cakes & dumplings.

MUST TRIES

• Mango Snow Ice
• Chendol Snow Ice
• Durian Snow Ice
• Peanut Paste
• Mango Roll
• Durian Mochi
• Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Soup
• 3-Colour Cakes
• Glutinous Rice with Chicken

AMBIANCE: Located at a shop house in Chinatown, Mei Heong Yuen doesn’t sport any fancy décor but it is well-maintained and smells clean. In fact, the stall looks so ordinary on the quaint Temple Street that if you are not familiar with Chinatown, you might unknowingly pass by it. Inside, the crowds can get noisy especially on busy days but if hustle and bustle doesn’t exist in the atmosphere, it shouldn’t be called traditional Chinese dessert place as they claim then.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$6

ALL LOCATIONS
Mei Heong Yuen in Chinatown
Address: 63-67 Temple Street, Singapore 058611
Tel: (65) 6221 1156
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 12:00 – 21:30

@ Ion Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-34 ION Orchard, S238801
Tel: (65) 6509 3301
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Chinatown Point
Address: 133 New Bridge Road, #B2-32/33 Chinatown Point, S059413
Tel: (65) 6538 3892
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

Honeymoon Dessert

MENU
It is worth mentioning that Honeymoon Dessert has over 160 Chinese style desserts under its belt. Therefore, the menu is expansive than the other dessert stalls in Singapore, which can be a great thing for those who want to be spoilt for choices! Nevertheless, first-timers won’t have a hard time ordering as they can play it safe with the more popular options such as mango pomelo sago, durian pudding, coconut grass jelly with ice cream, or mango pancakes.

MUST TRIES

• Durian Pudding
• Sweet Balls & Walnut Soup & Almond tea
• Durian in Vanilla Sauce with Ice-Cream
• Coconut Juice Sago & Grass Jelly with Green Tea Ice-Cream
• Baked Mashed Taro Sago Pudding
• Thai Black Glutinous Rice with Mango

AMBIENCE
Honeymoon Dessert has a modern look. Staff is accommodating and may assist you with things as you wait in line. Most of the outlets are located inside different shopping centres so the hot weather in the dry months may be forgotten once you’ve taken a scoop of your cold dessert. However, the crowd volume can get high by the minute when you dine in at around 19:00 to 22:00, especially on weekends.

AVERAGE PRICE PER PAX: S$7

ALL LOCATIONS
@ Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street, No.01-70 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021

@ Vivo City
1 Harbourfront Walk No.01-93 Vivo City Singapore 098585

@ Paragon
290 Orchard Road No. B1-09 Paragon, Singapore 238859

@ Ion Orchard
No.B3-15/16, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard, Singapore 238801

@ Katong
112 East Coast Road No. B1-30 112 Katong, Singapore 428802

@ Parkway Parade
80 Marine Parade Road, No.01-17B Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269

@ Raffles Link (Closed)
1 Raffles Link, No. B1-07, One Raffles Link, Singapore 039393

Tony Roma’s

MENU: Robust diners will love Tony Roma’s a la carte menu. From starters, mains, steaks to desserts, all come in American-size serving not to mention some sampler options for a small group of people. Meanwhile, a family of 2-4 can also enjoy feasting on a bowl of seafood and signature steak dishes and kids can settle for pastas and burgers. There’s also a wide selection of house wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages perfect for post-prandial drinks.

AMBIANCE: Being a family restaurant, Tony Roma’s two locations in Singapore can be found inside of Orchard Central and Suntec City Mall. The façade remains old-fashioned, sporting a casual butcher store in the US, but once you step inside, you will be wowed by the carpeted floor, subdued lighting, and large dining tables. Truly, couples, families and businessmen could find relaxation and comfort in this spacious and cosy American restaurant.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Appetizers Sampler
• Onion Loaf
• Baked Potato soup
• The Original Baby Back Ribs
• Louis Ribs
• New York Strip
• Calamari Rings
• Roma Burger
• Santa Fe Salad

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$30

ALL TONY ROMA’S LOCATIONS
@ Suntec City Mall
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-123 Tower 5 Suntec City Mall, S038983
Tel: (65) 6337 9055
Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00
• Friday to Sunday: 11:30 – 22:00

@ Orchard Central
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #07-03 Orchard Central, S238896
Tel: (65) 6738 8600
Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00
• Friday to Sunday: 11:30 – 22:00

Roadhouse

MENU: Roadhouse’s menu is loaded with popular American fare such as US spare ribs, Boston clam chowder, spicy garlic parmesan wings, Philly cheese steak, corndogs, and S’more ice cream cake. Guests can have a piece of this food paradise through a la carte, brunch, or lunch combo menus. There are menus tailored for drinks and kids, too, but Roadhouse isn’t exactly the type of restaurant that can cater to vegans with their meat-heavy mains.

AMBIANCE: Roadhouse is a contemporary American restaurant that opted to nestle at the rustic and laid-back side of Dempsey Road. Large glass windows light up the dining area, which gives off a very relaxing and warm atmosphere to the restaurant. Additionally, Roadhouse has a spacious dining hall to accommodate both small and large groups of people, including children.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Bacon Marinated Burger
• Crispy Cajun Burger
• Fabulous Foie Gras Burger
• Simple Brie-Vine Burger
• Cajun Chicken Salad
• Eggs Benedict
• Pulled Pork Sliders
• Sticky Date Pudding

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$35

NOTES

• Free corkage from Monday to Thursday
• For Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, Roadhouse only accepts reservations for 6 pax and above during brunch.
• Catering services available

Ah Chew Desserts at Liang Seah Street

MENU: Ah Chew Desserts menu is expansive with approximately 50 items which fall under different categories like traditional, ice cream, hashima desserts, steamed egg, durian, sago, grass jelly, and double boiled soup desserts. Traditional desserts such as red bean paste with lily bulb, almond paste, hashima desserts, or the black glutinous rice may ring a bell to aunties and uncles. Meanwhile, newer generations may find delight in the interesting concoctions of fruits, ice creams and/or crop-based pastes in one bowl.

MUST TRIES

• Mango Sago with Pomelo
• Durian Mango Sago
• Durian Sago
• Watermelon Sago
• Black Sesame Paste
• Red Bean Paste
• Yam Paste
• Water Chestnut and Herbal Jelly
• Hashima Fresh Milk Steamed

AMBIANCE: As Ah Chew is extremely popular in Bugis area, customers begin to come in at around 20:00 and it doesn’t take long before the place gets congested up until 23:00. However, the quaint Chinese interior décor, warm ambiance, and cordial staff are a great compensation for a few delays as you fall in line. Ah Chew had to lease almost the entire edifice but still can hardly accommodate the constant flow of guests every night; but you may take it as a great sign, though!

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$5

5 Best Zi Char Places in Singapore for That Comfort Food

Want to experience old-school Chinese food culture and hospitality in Singapore? Get it at a Zi Char place. Home-style food, a wide variety of dishes, wallet-friendly prices, and humble settings are the best phrases to describe Singaporean Zi Char eatery.

Unlike your typical fine dining restaurants where excellent customer service is given much emphasis, Zi Char eating house is not the place for frills and luxury. Aunties and uncles, as to how the locals call them, wait tables so diners should be used to their noise, fast-paced service, and no-joking-around-kind-of-vibe.

Most of the Zi Char places own the same menu with typical dishes like cereal prawns, sweet and sour pork, and beef hor fun. So what is the main thing that differentiates a Zi Char place from others? It is definitely what we call signature dishes. The best Zi Char eating houses are normally those that have a variety of the most sought-after food items on the island.

With our guide to the best Zi Char places in Singapore, you now can start hunting for the most delicious Chinese home-style viands.

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Keng Eng Kee Seafood

MENU: Keng Eng Kee Seafood offers a well-executed a-la-carte menu of seafood, chicken, duck and pork dishes along with a range of claypot creations. Set mixed platters, soups, rice and noodle dishes are also available.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Mingzhu Roll
• Moonlight Hor Fun
• Braised Liver in Claypot
• Salted Yolk Crab
• Chili Crab
• Cuttlefish Kangkong
• Fried Soon Hock In Black Soy
• Sambal Kang Kong
• Three Egg Chinese Spinach

ATMOSPHERE: This no-frills restaurant has a down-to-earth air of a zi-char stall. The service is quick and efficient even during the peak hours and the staff is very friendly.

NOTE: Reservations are a must on weekends and especially if you prefer to dine in the air-conditioned room.

Por Kee Eating House

MENU: At Por Kee Eating House, the menu is predominantly Cantonese. There is a wide variety of starters and mains for vegans and non-vegans. A good selection of wines is also available to clean up the savory after-taste.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Homemade Beancurd
• Champagne Pork Ribs
• Singapore Chili Crab
• Crispy Butter Prawns
• Deep-fried Salted Chicken
• Thai Style Live Sea Bass
• Sweet and Sour Pork
• Fried Beef Hor Fun

AMBIANCE: Being a Zi Char restaurant, Por Kee tends to have a noisy crowd during lunch and dinner hours. The indoor dining area is very limited, while the tables outdoor could hardly accommodate a large group of diners. Walk-in guests should expect to wait for at least 10 minutes to get a table but the delectable food will totally make up for it.

NOTE: Reservation is highly recommended.

Ji De Chi

MENU: Ji De Chi has an extensive dessert menu splitting into Ji De Chi Specials, Pastes, Steam Milk, Hot and Cold Desserts, Snacks, Hot & Cold Drinks, and Chef Specials.

MUST TRIES

• Durian with Pomelo Sago
• Durian Snow Ice
• Mango Snow Ice
• Black Sesame Paste
• Almond Paste with Black Glutinous Rice Ball
• Sawdust Pudding
• Steam Egg White Walnut Paste
• Durian Sticky Rice Roll

AVERAGE PRICE PER PAX: S$5

ALL LOCATIONS
On Liang Seah Street
Address: 8 Liang Seah Street, #01-03, S189029
Tell: (65) 6339 9928
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00

@ Jurrong Point
Address: 63 Jurong West Central 3, #03-102/103/104, S648331
Tel: (65) 6794 8887
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Orchard Road
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-53 Plaza Singapura, S238839
Tel: (65) 6337 9828
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 21:30

@ Eastpoint Mall
Address: Eastpoint Mall, 3 Simei Street 6 #01-07/k3, S528833
Tel: +65 6906 3307
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Waterway Point
Address: Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central, 2413m, S828761
Tel: +65 6484 6522
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ The Centrepoint
Address: The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road, #02-K02, S238843
Tel: +65 6262 6798/+65 6484 6522
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

Kok Sen Restaurant

MENU: Kok Sen menu has all the trappings of classic zi-char food from delicious soups to a variety of seafood, chicken, and pork dishes. It also serves some rare to find, unusually flavored Chinese delights. Cold beer is available to wash down your hearty meals.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Big Prawn Hor Fun
• Claypot Yong Tau Foo
• Big Prawn Bee Hoon Soup
• Stir-fried Fish Head with Bitter Gourd
• Sweet and Sour Pork
• Braised Pork Ribs with Bitter Gourd
• Golden Dragon Chicken

ATMOSPHERE: A simple zi-char stall with both indoor and outdoor seating, this place is always packed with people regardless of the day. A proof of delicious authentic food? It must be that. The staff is extremely helpful and the service is usually quick.

NOTE: No Air conditioning available

5 Best German Restaurants in Singapore

The beauty of German cuisine in Singapore doesn’t lie in the number of restaurants but shines in the quality of the specialties on offer. Pork knuckle, bratwurst, currywurst, and beer are just as delicious as those offered in Germany.

The settings of the best German restaurants in town vary, from posh establishments in the heart of the city to food stalls at neighborhood kopitiams. However, you can always expect a lively atmosphere at these culinary destinations.

Remember to take your friends along to enjoy the hearty food portions together.

Paulaner Bräuhaus

MENU:

The restaurant menu serves

• appetizers
• soups
• schnitzels
• Paulaner Bräuhaus specialties
• sausage specialties
• pasta
• fish and seafood delicacies
• and Bavarian desserts.

The bar menu offers a full range of drinks including

• fresh brews
• wines
• cocktails
• and schnapps.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Paulaner Sausage Pan
• Crispy Pork Knuckle
• Brew Master Platter
• Roast Pork Belly with Burgundy Sauce
• Homemade Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice-cream

LOOK & FEEL: The restaurant’s interior has a casual Bavarian theme with warm colors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and natural dark timbers. Spanning three stories, it features

• a ground-floor micro-brewery that has a bar and outdoor tables on the covered walkway
• the main dining restaurant on the spacious second floor
• and a gallery on the third level (for hosting events and private functions).

Stew Kuche

MENU: Stew Kuche offers a small size menu but there is a good mix of predominantly Western fare. The pork knuckles, sausages, and stews are ideal for sharing by two persons as the serving size is of German standard, while the selection of beers can keep the boys coming back for more.

AMBIANCE: The kopitiam that houses Stew Kuche is located in the maze of motorcycle and automobile repair shops; so, the industrial element in the surrounding could be an interesting scene to any observant guest. The kopitiam itself looks simple yet modern enough to attract casual customers. This place tends to get buzzy during its dinner hours. However, if you’re used to eating in hawker centres, you probably wouldn’t mind a bit of noise distraction at all.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

NOTE: Cash only

Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Café

MENU: Stuttgart Blackforest Café’s menu is small but enough to satiate your cravings for typical southern food. Pork knuckle is available in two sizes; single or full servings (good for 4 persons). There’s hotdog, pasta, and apple pie for kids while adults can engage in a four-course meal. The main menu isn’t exactly vegan-friendly but there’s vegetarian pizza and a variety of salads to choose from.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Pork Knuckle
• Specialty Sausages
• Pork Schnitzel
• Baked Salmon
• Mixed Salad
• Maultaschen
• Blackforest Cake
• Chocolate Lava Cake

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$40

NOTES

• Event catering available
• An S-Café Express extension is located at Beach Road, which specializes in cakes and pastries along with premium coffee variants and ala carte menu.

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant

MENU: Contrary to popular belief, German cuisine can be extensive, as demonstrated by the creative menu at Brotzeit. The restaurant offers dedicated menus for lunch and dinner, including beverages. In a surprising twist for unsuspecting foodies, Brotzeit also offers Fladen or pizzas. Vegans will find delight in the salads, vegan pizza, sides, and desserts, while meat lovers won’t need much convincing as platter options are available and perfect for sharing.

AMBIANCE: All Brotzeit locations in Singapore have a beer garden atmosphere. This makes each location a good place to catch up with friends over beer and pork knuckle. The Vivo City outlet is particularly known for its alfresco dining, as the restaurant sits by the sea overlooking Sentosa. But if you prefer being closer to the central business districts, you won’t go wrong with the Somerset 313 and Raffles City locations.

ALL LOCATIONS

@ VivoCity
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk #01-149/151, VivoCity, S098585
Phone: (65) 6272 8815
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00

@ Katong
Address: 126 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428809
Phone: (65) 6348 2040
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00

@ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #01-17 Raffles City Shopping Centre, S179103
Phone: (65) 6883 1534
Opening hours:

• Sunday to Wednesday: 11:00 – 23:00
• Thursday to Saturday: 11:00 – 23:59

@ Westgate
Address: 3 Gateway Drive #01-04, Westgate, S608532
Phone: (65) 6465 9874
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 23:00

Catalunya (Closed)

Menu
Catalunya’s extensive menu for the main course, tapas, wine and drinks can take you on an epic food adventure through Spanish-Catalan fares. Vegetarian options are quite limited, while the meat lovers will surely love feasting on the meat-intensive dishes that is the Spanish cuisine.

Ambiance
Built in a dome-like structure, Catalunya is an attraction in its own. It sits right next to Fullerton Bay Hotel, facing the Marina Bay Sands. This is why guests on a date or celebrating a special occasion are encouraged to take a seat by the window in order to witness the grandeur of Marina Bay Sands and its lights show. Inside, Catalunya sports a modern yet noble design with its floor-to-ceiling glass décor that effectively create a very cool and romantic atmosphere.

Recommended Dishes
– Jamon Iberico
– The Other Spanish Tortilla
– Avocado Roll
– Octopus Catalunya Style
– Suckling Pig Tapa
– Patatas Bravas with “All I Oli”
– Lamb Ribs
– Bombas de la Barceloneta
– Catalan Ice Cream
– Torrija

Average Price/Pax: S$130

Esquina

MENU: Esquina features a small seasonal menu with a selection of

• snacks (over 10 options) – S$7 to S$22
• from soil – S$16 to S$20
• from sea – S$12 to S$45
• from land – S$34 to S$108
• and desserts – S$16 to S$18

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Iberico Pork & Foie Gras Burger
• George Bank Seared Scallops with Duck Green Curry
• Ox Cheek and Tongue
• Confit Squid and Chorizo Paella
• Roasted Landes Duck Breast
• Basil Sorbet with Black Pepper Meringue

AMBIANCE: Nestled at the corner of a quaint neighborhood in Chinatown, Esquina has a historic vibe to it. Inside is a narrow array of bar tools right in front of an open kitchen where guests can have traditional tapas style of eating. Two main chefs are spearheading the front whom you could have a meaningful discussion about food with. As Esquina is a small tapas bar, fast-paced moments tend to get very rowdy but perhaps dining upstairs might provide a more private space.

Don Quijote

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Special Paella
• Garlic Fried Live Prawns
• Croquetas con Jamon
• Tenderloin Steak Cubes with Blue Cheese
• Ox-tail Stew
• Pollo al Chilindron
• Arroz Negro Paella
• Gazpacho
• Bomba de Chocolate

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$60

AMBIANCE: Don Quijote is located amidst an array of restaurants along Dempsey Road. Being a family and pet-friendly eatery, it sports a down-to-earth and rustic look with subdued lighting and simple furniture arrangement, while the yellow wall paint does give off a very homely ambiance to it. The dining area is spacious and guests won’t feel rushed as they savour the food thoroughly. However, the weekend brunch buffet can change this quiet scene significantly from spacious Monday to jam-packed Sunday, for example.

Piedra Negra

MENU: The menu at Piedra Negra consists of a variety of tapas (appetizers), enchiladas, tortillas, and grilled delights. Along with fresh fruit juices and hot beverages, a range of Margaritas, Tequilas, beers, and cocktails makes your meal light and refreshing.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Alambre
• Flauta Tacos
• Salmon-Avacado Ceviche
• Beef Burritos
• Chicken Burritos
• Rollito de Platano
• Mexican Meatballs with Rice
• Tamarind-Glazed Pork Ribs
• Chips with Guacamole
• Grilled Cod Fish Fillet

ATMOSPHERE: The place has quirky, colorful elements woven together to give it a fun, cozy vibe. Enjoy a real Mexican deal either inside or choose to sit outside in the vibrant alley full of lively chatter. The staff is extremely helpful and provides a heartwarming service. The restaurant has two more levels meant for musical events, birthday parties, corporate dinners, and farewell parties.

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