A Noodle Story

Squeezed up amongst the stalls of Amoy Street Food Centre (which in itself is worth a browse around) is its indisputable standout: A Noodle Story, one of Singapore's most revered ramen outlets. Springy noodles are served here with HK-style wonton, crispy potato-wrapped prawn, 'hot spring' egg and other flavourful concoctions.

• Web:

  www.kioskscollective.com/a-noodle-story

• E-mail:

  corporate@kioskscollective.com

• Address:

  7 Maxwell Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 9027 6289

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–3pm

Blu Kouzina

At Blu Kouzina, a dining room decorated in the traditional blue and white colours of Greece, waiters serve dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki and grilled feta cheese to bring the taste of the Aegean to shores of Singapore. The owner will happily recommend his favourites and answer all your questions.

• Web:

  www.blukouzina.com

• E-mail:

  blukouzina@singnet.com.sg

• Address:

  10 Dempsey Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 9710 8303

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11.30–3.30pm/5.30pm–10.30pm

• More info:

  Dempsey Hill

Chinatown Complex

The primary attraction of this complex is food, and lots of it. Apart from the celebrated, Michelin-listed Soya Sauce Chicken Rice Noodle, there are dozens of other stalls within the hawker center, including those serving fresh juices and even draft beers.

• Address:

  335 Smith Street, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 9677 6336

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–10pm

Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

Little does the uninformed visitor know walking by this unassuming little place that not only serves some of the best Bak Chor Mee pork noodles in Singapore, but also has a Michelin star to its name. Prepare to wait to be duly rewarded here but you'll only be parting with a few Singaporean dollars.

• Web:

  www.taihwa.com.sg

• Address:

  466 Crawford Lane, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 9272 3920

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–8.30pm, Closed every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month

Makansutra Gluttons Bay

Set smack in the middle of the action with the Marina Bay Sands in plain sight, Gluttons Bay is a row of hawker stalls serving all manner of Singaporean delights straight off the sizzling pans and grills to the lucky ones who manage to secure a spot in the outdoor dining area that tends to fill up very quickly, especially at rush hour. A must-try to start with is a classic oyster omelette.

• Web:

  makansutra.com

• E-mail:

  contact@makansutra.com

• Address:

  8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6438 4038

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Fri 4pm–11pm, Sat & Sun 3pm–11pm, Mon Closed

• More info:

  Esplanade Mall

Newton Food Centre

This is a major hawker centre in Newton, Singapore. The centre is often promoted as a tourist attraction in itself, and here you can find practically everything when it comes to food: noodles, satay, fried oysters and lobsters to name but a few.

• Web:

  newtonfoodcentre.com

• Address:

  500 Clemenceau Ave North, Newton Circus, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 9879 7359

• Opening hours:

  Daily Midday–Midnight

• More info:

  Along Clemenceau Ave North, Newton Circus

• Subway:

  Newton

Atlas Bar

Located on the ground floor of Singapore’s Parkview Square building, sporting art deco interiors, the Atlas Bar is famous for its world-class gin collection. Both cocktails and dishes pay homage to the 'roaring twenties' so couple your martini or Negroni with one of their specials which include lobster rolls and smoked beef short ribs.

• Web:

  www.atlasbar.sg

• E-mail:

  info@atlasbar.sg

• Address:

  Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6396 4466

• Opening hours:

  Mon 3pm–midnight, Tue–Thu Midday–Midnight, Fri–Sat Midday–2am, Sun Closed

CE LA VI

Dubbed as South Asia's prime hotspot for a night out, this rooftop bar, restaurant and club lounge peering over the city of Singapore is a mesmerising 5-star experience with all the trimmings. The snacks and cocktails at CE LA VI are a real treat for the senses, to be enjoyed beside the infinity pool which pours over the edge of the 57 storey building. There is an entrance fee for the Sky Bar but this can be redeemed in the form of food and drinks whilst there.

• Web:

  www.celavi.com/en/singapore

• E-mail:

  reservation-sg@celavi.com

• Address:

  1 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Sky Park, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6508 2188

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Tue Midday–1am, Wed, Fri & Sat Midday–4am, Thu & Sun Midday–3am

• More info:

  Level 57, Hotel Tower 3

Comedy Masala

Every Tuesday, Singapore's biggest and most popular stand-up show opens its doors at Hero's bar. The show was first founded by Pakistani comedian Umar Rana and hosts international, local and regional comedians. So if you are up for a night of laughter alongside a few drinks, head straight for 69 Circular Road.

• Web:

  www.comedymasala.com

• E-mail:

  umar@comedymasala.com

• Address:

  69 Circular Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 8525 7414

• Opening hours:

  Tue 8pm–10pm, Wed–Mon Closed

Cool Cats

With a packed roster featuring some of the finest jazz artists from around the world, Cool Cats is the place to be to enjoy an icy long drink with some swinging melodies from centuries past. Jam sessions are happening at the beginning of the week, showcasing all of the home grown talent that Singapore has to offer. Towards the end of the week, the veteran headliners take the stage to captivate audiences with their finely tuned takes on jazz standards.

• Web:

  www.coolcats.sg

• E-mail:

  coolcats.nco@marriott.com

• Address:

  32 Beach Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 9880 2471

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7pm–Midnight, Sun & Mon Closed

Long Bar

This is the historic birthplace of the Singapore Sling, a cocktail one simply must try when in town. The interior of The Long Bar, located within the Raffles Hotel, is inspired by the Malayan plantations of the 1920s. It's a great place to start off your evening with a long drink and some soft, jazzy tunes from a live band.

• Web:

  rafflessingapore.com/dining/long-bar-returns

• E-mail:

  singapore@raffles.com

• Address:

  1 Beach Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6412 1816

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Wed 11am–10.30pm, Thu–Sat 11am–11.30pm

• More info:

  Raffles Hotel

Paulaner Bräuhaus Singapore

Paulaner Bräuhaus is a German style restaurant and pub that will give you the true Bavarian experience in the heart of Asia. They have their own microbrewery, which is one of only a handful in Singapore. If you happen to be in the area in October be sure to dive in here to experience Oktoberfest in all its glory.

• Web:

  www.paulaner-brauhaus.com/singapore

• E-mail:

  info@paulaner-brauhaus-singapore.com

• Address:

  9 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6592 7912

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 11am–Midnight, Fri & Sat 11am–1am

Ah Chew Desserts

You'll probably not run into a foreigner at this Singaporean dessert joint as it is a firm favourite with the locals. If this prospect appeals to you, head straight for a rainbow bread ice cream sandwich (roti), glass jelly drink or sago pudding (durian flavour if you're feeling especially adventurous).

• Web:

  www.ahchewdesserts.com

• Address:

  1 Liang Seah Street, Liang Seah Place, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6339 8198

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 12.30pm–Midnight, Fri 12.30pm–1am, Sat 1.30pm–1am, Sun 1.30pm–Midnight

Common Man Coffee Roasters

There is plenty to praise about Common Man Coffee Roasters, but if we had to zoom in on just one thing it would be the all-day breakfast/brunch menu, featuring sweet and savoury international fusion delights. Reservations are available for groups of 5 and up (outside of weekends). The flagship cafe can be found on Martin Road but there are other branches dotted around the city for a quick pick-me-up.

• Web:

  www.commonmancoffeeroasters.com/pages/cafe

• E-mail:

  info@cmcroasters.com

• Address:

  22 Martin Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6836 4695

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7.30am–6pm

Killiney Kopitiam

Those on a hunt for authenticity must commit themselves to at least one quintessentially Singaporean breakfast of kaya jam, toast, soft-boiled eggs and a coffee. There are few better places to have it than the now century-old Killiney Kopitiam. There are multiple locations across the city but we've gone with the one where it all started in 1919.

• Web:

  www.killiney-kopitiam.com

• E-mail:

  contactus@killiney-kopitiam.com

• Address:

  67 Killiney Road, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6734 3910

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–6pm

Symmetry

Brunch at Symmetry is nearly impossible to have without a prior reservation, but you can still give it a shot without one by arriving at least an hour ahead of time. This modern Australian diner is somewhat of a hipster classic by now, complete with vintage decor and indie music playing in the background.

• Web:

  www.symmetry.com.sg

• E-mail:

  info@symmetry.com.sg

• Address:

  9 Jalan Kubor, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6291 9901

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Tue 9am–9pm, Wed–Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 8.30am–7pm

Wild Honey

Wild Honey's two central Singapore locations serve all-day breakfasts from around the world, from Scandinavia to the Caribbean, via Australia and most of Europe. It's a tad pricey, but oh-so worth it for the food, ambience and service.

• Web:

  www.wildhoney.com.sg

• E-mail:

  general@wildhoney.com.sg

• Address:

  333A Orchard Rd, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6235 3900

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 9am–9.30pm, Fri & Sat 9am–10.30pm

• More info:

  Floor 3 Mandarin Gallery

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Multiple branches all around Singapore make it easy to locate a Ya Kun Kaya Toast, and it really is worth doing so in the morning for a quintessentially Singaporean start to the day. A douse of coconut jam, a slice of toast (kaya) and a strong cup of coffee (kopi) will help you hit the ground running.

• Web:

  www.yakun.com

• E-mail:

  info@yakun.com

• Address:

  Far East Square, 18 China Street, Singapore

• Phone:

  +65 6438 3638

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7.30am–5.30pm, Sat & Sun 7.30am–3pm