Places to go in Singapore
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Photo: Candlenut Restaurant
Candlenut
Set in lush Dempsey Hill, Candlenut holds the distinction of being the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant. Chef Malcolm Lee honors his heritage by reimagining traditional Straits-Chinese home cooking into refined multi-course menus featuring aromatic curries, sambals, and slow-cooked meats. It is a premier dining destination for anyone eager to explore the complex, centuries-old culinary tapestry of Peranakan culture.
Photo: 永田FF Restaurant
Jumbo Seafood
A cornerstone of Singapore’s dining scene, Jumbo Seafood is renowned for perfecting the island's iconic chilli crab. Diners gather to crack into meaty mud crabs drenched in a rich, spicy-sweet egg gravy, best mopped up with warm, golden-fried mantou buns. Set along bustling waterfront locations like Clarke Quay, it offers an essential, hands-on feast of local seafood classics.
Photo by Swaroop Satheesh on Unsplash Restaurant
Keng Eng Kee Seafood
A beloved institution of Singapore's zi char dining scene, Keng Eng Kee Seafood is renowned for its wok-charred, communal Cantonese-style dishes. Diners crowd its bustling tables for signature specialties like the glossy Moonlight Hor Fun crowned with a raw egg yolk, caramelized coffee ribs, and classic chili crab. It offers a lively, authentic taste of the city's open-air culinary heritage.
Photo: National Kitchen by Violet Oon Restaurant
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
Housed inside the National Gallery Singapore, National Kitchen by Violet Oon showcases the rich, layered flavors of Peranakan and Singaporean heritage cuisine. Diners visit to savor signature classics like dry laksa, beef rendang, and kuay pie tee within an opulent setting lined with vintage tiles, dark timber, and historic photographs. It offers an elegant yet deeply authentic immersion into the city's complex culinary traditions.
Photo: Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Restaurant
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is renowned for its traditional Teochew-style pork rib soup, a Singaporean culinary staple simmered to peppery perfection since 1969. Diners come to savor tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs steeped in a fragrant, garlic-heavy broth that attentive staff continuously refill at your table. Paired with crispy dough fritters and braised side dishes, it offers an authentic and deeply satisfying taste of local comfort food.
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Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice is a legendary hawker stall in Singapore, famed for its incredibly succulent poached chicken and fragrant rice. Visitors flock here to experience an authentic and celebrated rendition of Singapore's national dish, often considered one of the best.
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