Singapore Top Restaurants Recommend

Singapore is a foodie’s haven whichever end of the spectrum you’re looking for. That broad diversity extends to cuisine types. Whether Singaporean or French, Australian or Korean, the pinnacle of each category is well represented here. What’s especially neat is the way cultural influences meld together, resulting in cuisine combinations you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. When you pair this with one of the most daring and refined cocktail bar scenes in the world, you know you’re in for a good evening of drinking and dining. So head out with an empty stomach and an open mind:



Insiders know Ashino as one of the few omakase restaurants in Singapore that refuses to shy away from intense flavour. Chef-owner Taku Ashino makes sure to get only the best seafood, and carefully ages everything from a variety of fish to surf clam for the perfect flavour and texture. The result is meticulously crafted sushi that packs a punch.

Ashino
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-23 Chijmes, Singapore 187996





Let yourself be regaled by chef-owner Zor Tan’s stories as he takes you on a culinary journey inspired by his life experiences. Closely following his “Circle of Life” philosophy of principles such as birth, roots, craft and memory, expect exceedingly creative spins on familiar Asian flavours and profiles.

Born
Address: 1 Neil Rd, #01-01, S(088804)





Cooking with open fire is the most primal way of preparing our food—something that is celebrated at the perennially booked modern barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends. Ingredients ranging from onions, quail egg, striploin and Alaskan king crab are licked by open flames in the four-tonne, dual cavity oven and four elevation grills, heightening their aromas and flavours to a whole new level.

Burnt Ends
Address: 7 Dempsey Road, 01-02, S(249671)




Chef-owner Julien Royer’s restaurant Claudine, located within the Dempsey enclave, has set the standard for all brasserie experiences in Singapore. Indulge in French classics expertly rendered by executive chef Julien Mercier, tableside service with show-stopping flambées, and even the occasional terrace party with Claudine’s very own food van.


Claudine Restaurant
Address: 39C Harding Road, S(249541)





Stylish and atmospheric as the interiors of Cloudstreet may be, the delectable food, chef’s counter, and warm service make this dining experience feel intimate, relaxed and convivial. Helmed by chef-owner Rishi Naleendra, this two-Michelin-starred restaurant disrupts everything you know about modern Australian cuisine, but you’ll have to come to find out more.


Cloudstreet
Address: 84 Amoy Street, Singapore 069903



Japanese excellence shines at Hamamoto, where Kyoto-born chef-owner Kazuhiro Hamamoto blends the art of sushi and kaiseki. Each course gets better as it goes, be it Hamamoto’s precise nigiri sushi made with the best seasonal seafood, or premium dishes such as sliced wagyu with uni and truffle—each flavour component carefully considered and executed.

Hamamoto
Address: 58 Tras Street, S(078997)




Chef-owner Hirofumi Imamura shows us that in creating the most memorable dishes in his omakase menus, simple is always better. Every dish is thoughtfully curated using the best seasonal ingredients from Japan, and prepared in minimal ways to let the natural flavours of its ingredients shine through.

Imamura
Address: 14 Gunner Lane, Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, S(099566)


The evolution of Jaan by Kirk Westaway’s cuisine from French to modern British is reflective of its namesake chef’s growth as its executive chef. Since taking on the reigns in the kitchen, he has proudly put his British heritage on the limelight—first, with a revamped space decked in artworks reminiscent of his hometown, Devon, and second, with an ever-changing menu inspired by his childhood dishes but modernised to suit today’s discerning gourmands.


Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Address: 2 Stamford Road, Level 70, Swissôtel The Stamford, S(178882)



The classic French restaurant turned 30 this year, but its star retains its shine with a capable culinary team led by executive chef Sebastien Lepinoy. A meal here relives the haute French fine-dining experience, where each course is masterfully prepared using the finest French produce and presented in the most lavish ways.

Les Amis
Address: 1 Scotts Road #01-16 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208



The Craft Beer Taproom with 45 Craft Beers on Tap, featuring extremely rare beers from cult breweries, established local beers brewed fresh, an in-house cocktail on draft program and natural wines from around the world.

The food menu focuses on only the freshest and best ingredients, from fresh seafood to dim sum, delectable small plates and tapas with a mod-asian flair. Conveniently situated in the heart of CBD, an exceptional experience awaits!

AUTOBAR
Address: 9 Raffles place MRT Exit E Republic Plaza #01-03 Singapore 048619


　

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