When in Singapore, join in the locals’ favourite pastime of hunting down great eats. With the release of the Michelin Guide Singapore, we share with you a few of our favourites – from hawker fare to fine-dining.
Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle
Blk 335, Smith Street #02-126,
Chinatown Food Complex, Singapore 050335
Located at the second storey of Chinatown Food Complex, Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle serves a dish close to every Singaporean’s heart. The store’s signature dish is the Soya Sauce Chicken Rice, which is an alternative to Hainanese Chicken Rice. The base of steamed rice was lightly topped with a spoonful of soya sauce, salty enough to sustain your appetite without being too oily; it added just the right amount of character to the authenticity of the dish. The stall serves Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle and Soya Sauce Chicken Hor Fun too.
Tai Hwa Pork Noodle
466 Crawford Lane, #01-12, Singapore 190465
Closed on 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month
Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles is one of the cheapest Michelin meals you can get at SGD$5. It is commonly known as the best Teochew style Bak Chor Mee aka minced pork noodles in Singapore. Al dente springy noodles tossed in a savoury vinegary sauce, filled with tender pork and liver slices, minced pork, dumplings, and a sprinkling of fried sole fish.
The Song of India
[Temporarily closed]
33 Scotts Road, Singapore 228226
The only Indian cuisine restaurant to make the Michelin list, this fine-dining establishment is the place to try modern Indian cuisine. It has an interior which is classically beautiful, with large framed drawings, big comfortable furniture, and golden curtains. Go for the lunch buffet, where the palate can be tempted and teased with its elaborately-spiced delicacies.
Lei Garden
30 Victoria Street, #01-24 Chijmes Singapore 187996
Lei Garden serves dim sum and Cantonese style dishes. This Chinese restaurant is part of a food empire that comprises 24 branches across Hong Kong, Macau, China, and Singapore. Signature dishes include the Peking duck and its range of double-boiled soups.
Les Amis
1 Scotts Road, #01-16 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
Les Amis filled the void of fine-dining French restaurants in Singapore during the 1990s, and quickly became one of the most recognisable names in the industry. Chef de Cuisine Sebastien Lepinoy, who is protégé of Joël Robuchon, joined the restaurant in 2013. Check their website for the latest seasonal menu.