Singapore is easy to get around once you find your way and explore happening neighbourhoods like Bugis. This locale is a food haven with a great dining scene, ice-cream parlours, and flavours you’ll love.
Here’s a list of the best places to enjoy a sumptuous meal, and for lucky readers living in Singapore, eating out in Bugis is going to become your passion in no time. - Image Credit: Cicheti Facebook Page
So France
Indulge in an exquisite dinner at So France courtesy of the brilliant menu designed by Chef Frederic Coiffe. If you’re planning a date night, reserve a dinner table at their restaurant and relish plates of Garlic Butter Snails, Steak Frites, Duck Confit, and Baba au Rhum. You can enjoy champagne and cheese at the restaurant or retreat to their terrace to enjoy drinks with delicious tapas, charcuterie, and rillettes. - Image Credit: So France Facebook Page
a. 7 Fraser Street Duo Galleria #01-51/56 Bugis MRT, Singapore 189356
Mother Dough Bakery
Find yourself enjoying a freshly baked treat followed by a hot cup of coffee at Mother Dough Bakery. If you live in or close to Bugis, you’re in for a treat because this bakery whips up something new every day; the lingering aroma of sourdough bread and coffee is constant though. You can find treats like Cheese Biscuit with chili tomato jam, Berry Cheesecake Brioche Tart, and Upside-Down Peach & Raspberry Khorasan Cake as well as Lemon Bars, a variety of croissants, cookies, and cakes. - Image Credit: Mother Dough Website
Brotherbird Coffeehouse
Stepping into Brotherbird Coffeehouse feels like walking into a croissant and donut heaven. Their Fried Mochi Donut with a Cookie-Butter Soft Serve is a delight and feels like a treat each time we eat it. Amongst their sweet offerings, they have Pain au Chocolat, Pineapple Danish, and Strawberry Daifuku Twice-Baked Croissant. They make delicious hot and cold cups of coffee to follow your sweet treats or even their savoury goodies like Mentaiko Prawn Twice-Baked Croissant. - Image Credit: Brotherbird Coffeehouse Facebook Page
Gunther’s
Getting the delicate nuances and flavours of the French cuisine right is no ordinary feat, and Chef Gunther has managed to do so with finesse. The food at Gunther’s is refined and will leave you coming back for more, even if it is to try something else on the menu. We recommend going for their warm angel hair pasta with sakura ebi, rib steak flambéed with cognac with black pepper sauce and pomme gaufrettes, warm souffle, or a floating island of chocolate on a coffee flavoured parfait. - Image Credit: Gunther's Modern French Cuisine Facebook Page
Cicheti
Cicheti gives you a complete Italian meal experience; Right from Marinated Olives and Sea Prawns antipasti to their Tonnarelli Nero tossed-in lump crabmeat, bird’s eye chili, garlic, spicy crumb. We found their Sopressata Pizza made with salami, chili, garlic, and spicy honey unique and tasty. We love tiramisu after an Italian meal but also love the Lemon Tart at Cicheti. So, we order both of them as should you! - Image Credit: Cicheti Facebook Page
Overrun
Forever overrunning the ice-cream glasses, Overrun’s ice-creams are stunning to look at and delicious to eat. If you haven’t been here before and are a big fan of chendol, do go for their classic Chendol Soft Serve with a vibrant pandan jelly, coconut shavings, and gula melaka. They always have different flavours each week, and there are fun options like Mint Choc, Red Velvet, Durian, or S’mores. The desserts here are dressed in their finest and are totally Instagram-able. - Image Credit: Overrun.SG Facebook Page
Clinton Street Baking Company
The day we feel like pampering ourselves, we head to Clinton Street Baking Company for breakfast. We love their Brioche French Toast with caramelized bananas, fresh strawberries, roasted pecans, and warm maple butter on top. For the perfect hangover-fix, get their Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich packed with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, and their delicious, house made tomato jam between toasted buttermilk biscuits. They’ve got plenty of options for lunch and dinner along with their all-day breakfast options. Go for their Chicken & Waffles, a great brunch option, and wash it down with a refreshing Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade. - Image Credit: Clinton Street Baking Company Facebook Page
a. 31 Purvis St, Singapore 188608
Symmetry
We love Australian food and are suckers for the Lobster Salad Nachos, Popcorn Chicken, and Crab Benedict at Symmetry. Get ready for a sensational meal when you’re here and enjoy their laid-back atmosphere and chic vibe. You can satisfy your hunger pangs with their Symmetry Big Breakfast - scrambled eggs, tater tots, Norwegian smoked salmon, chicken cheese sausage, sauteed mixed mushrooms, maple-glazed bacon, and sourdough with berries butter. - Image Credit: Symmetry Facebook Page
The Masses
Celebrating French delights, with a touch of Asian spices and flavours, The Masses dishes out some intricate plates. Pick a refreshing wine from their expansive list or sip on refreshing house beers and classic cocktails as you wait for your meal to arrive. They make a smashing Octopus with lobster porridge, XO sauce & chorizo, and Purple Cabbage with Hokkaido scallop, Ikura, Dashi beurre black & prawn head butter. For mains, go for their Claypot Angus Beef Cheek “Bourguignon” with a lovely tamarind sauce and finish off with their Yuzu Semifreddo followed by a warm cuppa. - Image Credit: The Masses Facebook Page
Vatos Urban Tacos
Give your tastebuds a much-needed break with this unique coming-together of Mexican dishes and Korean flavours at Vatos Urban Tacos. The outlet at South Beach blends Korean rice alcohol with tequila and makes potent Magkeolitas in zesty and sweet flavours like strawberry, peach, and passionfruit. Pair this drink or chilled draft beers with their mind-blowing Kimchi Carnitas Fries, Suka Suka Jerk Chicken Tacos, Mango Prawn Quesadillas, and Korean Po’Boy Burrito. With cocktails flowing and tacos keeping you satiated, this place is perfect for a tipsy weekend with your buddies. - Image Credit: Vatos Urban Tacos Facebook Page
a. 36 Beach Rd, #01-03 South Beach Quarter, Singapore 189766
w. vatossg.com
Garibaldi
Chef Roberto Galetti has curated an intricate menu of gourmet Italian dishes at his restaurant, Garibaldi. The fine plates have led the restaurant to their first Michelin Star for this, as well as the culinary team’s attention to detail. Tuck into tantalizing dishes like Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Spinach & Potato Gnocchi with Italian blue cheese sauce and Garibaldi’s signature ossobuco featuring braised wagyu beef cheek with bone marrow and saffron risotto. Make space to relish every bit of their tiramisu made using Chef Galetti’s mother’s recipe. - Image Credit: Garibaldi Italian Restaurant & Bar Website
a. 36 Purvis St, #01-02, Singapore 188613
The Beast
Unleash the beast in you by sipping on stiff cocktails by The Beast. Sip on their wild concoctions like Bourbon Pear Smash, No. 132, Scarlet O’Hara Sour, or Fat Mama’s Shake. Their bar nibbles are delicious, and we recommend you devour their Southern Fried Chicken. It is brined for a whole day and served with country gravy and southern slaw. You can also go for their Chicken & Waffles for the same price only here you get the boneless fried chicken thigh with buttermilk waffle, sunny side up, and in-house bourbon maple butter sauce. So delicious! - Image Credit: The Beast Facebook Page
Salted and Hung
Championing the minimum-waste policy, Salted and Hung is a contemporary Australian restaurant using every part of the animal, right from the skin to the bone. Under this noble philosophy, they make hearty lunches, and there are so many items on the menu we love. We recommend trying their Spanner Crab with white fungus and pistachio, Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich, Lamb Char Siew, and their IPA Sourdough with whipped lard and kelp butter. Any of their three desserts are top-notch and a must-try. - Image Credit: Salted and Hung Facebook Page
Ginett
The culinary expertise of Chef Sylvian Royer at Ginett pairs brilliantly with the myriad of French wines. With a glass of wine served at S$6, pair them with delicious, delicate food. This restaurant is perfect for those who love to dine out frequently. We love the brunches here and recommend you try their Lobster Bisque, Tiger Prawns with garlic, chilli & bacon, Bolognese, La Côte de Boeuf with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and ratatouille. - Image Credit: Ginett Singapore Facebook Page
King and the Pawn
How about a stiff cocktail, a plate of comfort food, and your friends playing board games? Pick from more than 300 games to play with your buddies at the aptly named cafe, King And The Pawn. Their grub is lip-smacking delicious, and we love their Popcorn Chicken Duo, Rosemary & Garlic Fries, Smoky BBQ Bacon Burger, and when the game gets too intense, Grilled Cheese Toast followed by a full glass of chilled beer. Win or lose, do stay back and order their Warm Toffee Cake and locally-roasted coffee. - Image Credit: King and the Pawn Facebook Page
Working Title - Burger Bar
While they’re still working on what to call their restaurant (working title) has most certainly decided to serve kickass burgers to Singaporeans. We are in awe of their juicy Holy Crab Burger with a sumptuous crab & prawn croquette patty with habanero salsa and aioli in a brioche bun. Their delicious Magic Truffle Mushroom burger is a good option for a vegetarian, and for meat lovers’ their Black Sheep and El Spicy Sombrero are worth every sinful bite. Do order their exceptional Truffle Tater Tots with your burger. - Image Credit: Working Title - Burger Bar Facebook Page
Artichoke
Rustic and charming, Artichoke has artwork all around, and the vibe is cheerful, and this reflects in their food. Chef Bjorn Shen likes to experiment with Middle Eastern ingredients and flavour profiles and has come up with mouth-watering dishes while doing so. Get ready to give your taste buds a refreshing change with Thicc Hash Brown with sour cream & chive za’atar and Crab Tzatziki with chicken skin, trout roe & basil. We also recommend their Slow Roasted Lamb Mandi, Green Harissa Prawns, and Date Pudding. Yum! - Image Credit: Artichoke Singapore Facebook Page
a. 161 Middle Rd, Singapore 188978
Earlybird
Gobble up delicious Chicken & Pancakes with chilli maple, Steak & Truffle Mash with chimichurri sauce, or Chilli Crab Pasta with a heart-warming gravy and a crispy soft-shell crab on top. Earlybird offers all these and many other hearty plates for you to relish. Wash down their filling nosh with a hot cup of tea or coffee. They also make refreshing milkshakes, cold-pressed juices, and health-kissed smoothies. For all the sweet tooths out there, do not leave without enjoying a plate of Coco Espresso featuring a hotcake with coconut ice cream, coffee jelly, toasted coconut, and gula melaka. Yum! - Image Credit: Earlybird Facebook Page
Twenty Grammes
Started with sheer love for coffee and waffles, Twenty Grammes is a dessert boutique or in our words, it is a childhood fantasy come alive. They make cakes which not only taste amazing but are perfect for any kind of party. For regular dessert junkies like us, they make delicious cupcakes, macarons, tartlets, cookies, and mini cakes. Taste the legendary waffles from their signature offerings - Smores Waffle, Waffles with Houjicha or Bubble Milk Tea soft serve, and Charcoal Waffle with Salted Egg Sauce. - Image Credit: Twenty Grammes Facebook Page
Atlas
Located inside Park Square, a breath-taking art deco building, Atlas extends the elegance and stature with its plush interiors. Revel in its glamour and treat yourself to a tipsy concoction and don’t worry about the dearth of spirits as they house the world's most diverse collection of gin and a stupendous variety of champagnes. Sip on their specialty cocktails, dedicated to various ages and eras along with delicious food made in a modern European style. - Image Credit: Atlas Singapore Facebook Page
a. 600 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188778
w. atlasbar.sg
Steeped Tea Bar
Tea brewing is just as significant as coffee brewing. And all tea lovers, especially the ones at Steeped Tea Bar, will agree to this fact. Step into the tea bar and get your perfect cuppa, be it a cup of Chamomile, Lavender, or Sencha. They also do a fantastic job of blending alcohol with tea, and we love going back for their Lillet Blanc paired with Pear Brandy Oolong and Gin with Sencha Soursop Puree. Their offerings are wide right from Tea Mocktails to their range of Floral Tea and even Tea Latte. - Image Credit: Steeped Tea Bar Facebook Page
Tom’s Palette
Come here once, and Tom’s Palette would become your favourite spot for a gelato fix in no time. Their signature flavours are oh-so-tempting and include Chocolate Sorbet, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Yuzu, and Salted Egg Yolk. You can get a scoop of your favourite gelato with their French Waffle or Brownie Waffle or even take a caffeine hit with their Affogatos featuring a gelato scoop topped with chocolate sauce and a shot of espresso. Tea lovers have a special treat in their Tea Affogato where you get a gelato scoop, a brown sugar blondie along with a cold-brewed tea. Amazing right? - Image Credit: Tom's Palette Facebook Page
