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Spicy Thai by a Michelin-starred chef, delicate Japanese, hearty burgers, classic Chinese and Amazonian super food. Singapore's recent F&B newcomers sure are diverse. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks — there’s plenty to eat your way through this weekend. So get cracking.
Long Chim
#02-02, Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave; +65 6688 7299, www.longchim.com.sg. Daily 5-11pm.
Celeb chef David Thompson’s first Singapore effort showcases “street eats” from all over Thailand (see photo above). More casual than his flagship Nahm in Bangkok, the eatery puts out reasonably-priced plates such as stir-fried rice noodles with sriracha ($19) and beef with cumin, coriander and turmeric ($11) as well as sweets like durian ice-cream ($15). For drinks, sip up Asian-inspired tipples including the Sticky Rice Sour ($18): rum, sato rice wine, mango juice and coconut milk foam. See address above.
Project Acai
27 Lorong Liput; www.project-acai.com. Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat & Sun 10:30am-10pm.
Decked out in soothing neutral tones, this cozy Holland Village café is Singapore’s first acai bowl specialist. High in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants, acaibowls are already a staple among healthy types around the world. Each serving comprises a thick puree of acai berries topped with fresh fruit and granola. Order from a basic menu of acai bowls (from $6.80) as well as smoothies such as Yogi Wannabe ($8.50), a mix of berries, banana and bee pollen. They’ve got smoothie packs ($12) of acai berry base too, which you can pick up to make your own acai bowls at home.
Sum Yi Tai
25 Boon Tat St; www.sumyitai.com. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-1am. Sat 5pm-1am.
Housed in a three-storey shophouse, this retro Chinese bar is inspired by 1980s Hong Kong. The lush décor features deep burgundy walls, old school lanterns and a striking wall of Chinese roasts behind the bar counter. The place has a serious whisky selection — 20 options (from $13) from single malts to small batch whiskeys — as well as cheeky cocktails including My Mistress’s Cherry ($18), a mix of bourbon, cherry liqueur, lime and bitters. The menu of Chinese small plates comes care of Ricky Ng (Blue Lotus) and unlike most Asian watering holes, they put out strictly traditional bites such as XO carrot cake ($12) and char siew ($12): Nary a fusion plate in sight.
Tburu
#05-01 Orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Rd; +65 6221 0004, www.tburu.com.sg. Mon-Sat 11:30am-2.30pm, 5:30-10:30pm.
A project by Hong Kong interior designer and restauranteur Calvin Yeung (Kiku, One On The Bund), this Japanese eatery is super slick with floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist lightwood furnishings. Sushi, sashimi and grills make up the bulk of the menu including dishes like yellowfin tuna tataki ($22) and iberico pork jaw ($18). They also do affordable lunch sets (from $16). The space is available for private events too, featuring a sprawling balcony overlooking Orchard Road.
Wildfire Kitchen + Bar
26 Evans Rd; +65 6734-2080, www.wildfire.com.sg. Daily 11am-11pm.
It is burgers galore at this low key spot on Evans Road (where Hatched used to be). Their well-priced burgers (from $16) provide value for money, featuring 100% grain-fed beef patties. But the real standouts are the Blackmore Wagyu burger ($26) and the Rangers Valley Dry Aged burger ($26), made from 120-day dry-aged beef. They also do simple mains such as hanger steak ($36) and fish and chips ($18). To wash it all down, pick from their list of almost 60 craft beers (from $9).
Got a tip? Send it to us at singapore@coconuts.co.
Spicy Thai by a Michelin-starred chef, delicate Japanese, hearty burgers, classic Chinese and Amazonian super food. Singapore's recent F&B newcomers sure are diverse. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks — there’s plenty to eat your way through this weekend. So get cracking.
Long Chim
#02-02, Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave; +65 6688 7299, www.longchim.com.sg. Daily 5-11pm.
Celeb chef David Thompson’s first Singapore effort showcases “street eats” from all over Thailand (see photo above). More casual than his flagship Nahm in Bangkok, the eatery puts out reasonably-priced plates such as stir-fried rice noodles with sriracha ($19) and beef with cumin, coriander and turmeric ($11) as well as sweets like durian ice-cream ($15). For drinks, sip up Asian-inspired tipples including the Sticky Rice Sour ($18): rum, sato rice wine, mango juice and coconut milk foam. See address above.
Project Acai
27 Lorong Liput; www.project-acai.com. Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat & Sun 10:30am-10pm.
Decked out in soothing neutral tones, this cozy Holland Village café is Singapore’s first acai bowl specialist. High in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants, acaibowls are already a staple among healthy types around the world. Each serving comprises a thick puree of acai berries topped with fresh fruit and granola. Order from a basic menu of acai bowls (from $6.80) as well as smoothies such as Yogi Wannabe ($8.50), a mix of berries, banana and bee pollen. They’ve got smoothie packs ($12) of acai berry base too, which you can pick up to make your own acai bowls at home.
Sum Yi Tai
25 Boon Tat St; www.sumyitai.com. Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-1am. Sat 5pm-1am.
Housed in a three-storey shophouse, this retro Chinese bar is inspired by 1980s Hong Kong. The lush décor features deep burgundy walls, old school lanterns and a striking wall of Chinese roasts behind the bar counter. The place has a serious whisky selection — 20 options (from $13) from single malts to small batch whiskeys — as well as cheeky cocktails including My Mistress’s Cherry ($18), a mix of bourbon, cherry liqueur, lime and bitters. The menu of Chinese small plates comes care of Ricky Ng (Blue Lotus) and unlike most Asian watering holes, they put out strictly traditional bites such as XO carrot cake ($12) and char siew ($12): Nary a fusion plate in sight.
Tburu
#05-01 Orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Rd; +65 6221 0004, www.tburu.com.sg. Mon-Sat 11:30am-2.30pm, 5:30-10:30pm.
A project by Hong Kong interior designer and restauranteur Calvin Yeung (Kiku, One On The Bund), this Japanese eatery is super slick with floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist lightwood furnishings. Sushi, sashimi and grills make up the bulk of the menu including dishes like yellowfin tuna tataki ($22) and iberico pork jaw ($18). They also do affordable lunch sets (from $16). The space is available for private events too, featuring a sprawling balcony overlooking Orchard Road.
Wildfire Kitchen + Bar
26 Evans Rd; +65 6734-2080, www.wildfire.com.sg. Daily 11am-11pm.
It is burgers galore at this low key spot on Evans Road (where Hatched used to be). Their well-priced burgers (from $16) provide value for money, featuring 100% grain-fed beef patties. But the real standouts are the Blackmore Wagyu burger ($26) and the Rangers Valley Dry Aged burger ($26), made from 120-day dry-aged beef. They also do simple mains such as hanger steak ($36) and fish and chips ($18). To wash it all down, pick from their list of almost 60 craft beers (from $9).