Eat in Robertson Quay, Singapore

Thevar

• ★ 4.8
• 2 MICHELIN stars
• South Indian
• $$$$

Chef Mano Thevar's two-Michelin-star South Indian restaurant. Traditional flavours through European technique: spice-forward sauces and seasonal produce.

Meta

• ★ 4.8
• 2 MICHELIN stars
• Modern Korean
• $$$$

Chef Sun Kim's two-Michelin-star kitchen; Korean tradition through Japanese minimalism and Western technique. No. 39 in Asia's 50 Best 2025.

Artichoke

• ★ 4.3
• Pizzeria
• $$

Order Za'atar lamb pizza, Hummus with pine nuts, Knafeh dessert

Chef Bjorn Shen has reinvented his beloved Middle Eastern kitchen as a retro pizza parlour inside the New Bahru creative cluster. The same bold spicing and irreverent energy that built Artichoke's reputation, now applied to pies with za'atar, labneh and slow-cooked lamb.

Super Loco Robertson Quay

• ★ 4.1
• Mexican
• $$

Order Al pastor tacos, Chicken quesadilla, Classic margarita

A vibrant Mexican cantina on the Singapore River waterfront with a terrace that catches the evening breeze. Tacos, quesadillas and slow-cooked meats come alongside a serious margarita and mezcal list. The weekend brunch with bottomless cocktails is one of Robertson Quay's most popular social occasions.

Huevos at New Bahru

• ★ 4.0
• Mexican
• $$

Order Fish tacos, Breakfast burrito, Agua fresca

A lively Mexican kitchen inside the New Bahru creative cluster on Kim Yam Road, serving tacos, burritos and quesadillas made with fresh, seasonal produce. The kitchen uses Singapore's excellent fish and seafood to create localised takes on Baja-style recipes that work surprisingly well in the heat.

Common Man Coffee Roasters

• ★ 4.5
• Café
• $$

Order Flat white with house blend, Corn and bacon fritters, Seasonal filter

The Martin Road flagship of Common Man Coffee Roasters has been setting the tone for Singapore's specialty coffee scene since 2013. Australian-inspired brunch plates and house-roasted single-origin espresso in a bright industrial space beside the Singapore River. A reference point for every independent cafe that followed.

PPP Coffee at New Bahru

• ★ 4.3
• Café
• $$

Order Single-origin espresso, Filter of the day, Take-home retail beans

The New Bahru outpost of PPP Coffee (formerly Papa Palheta), Singapore's pioneering specialty coffee boutique, now housed in a creative cluster on Kim Yam Road. The retail selection of in-house roasted single-origins is one of the deepest in the city. The bar serves both espresso and filter; knowledgeable staff who will guide first-timers.

Carrotsticks and Cravings

• ★ 4.0
• Café
• $$

Order Smashed avocado toast, Breakfast burrito, Turmeric latte

A healthy-leaning cafe and deli at Robertson Quay serving wholesome breakfast and brunch dishes including smashed avocado, breakfast burritos, grain bowls and fresh-pressed juices. Light-filled and popular with the Robertson Quay health-conscious crowd. The turmeric latte is a reliable order.

PPP Coffee

• ★ 4.4
• Coffee roaster
• $$

Formerly Papa Palheta, PPP Coffee is Singapore's longest-running specialty coffee importer and roaster, bringing the first wave of serious single-origin espresso to the city in 2009. The New Bahru cafe is the current flagship; the roastery and barista academy sit at the same complex. The retail range covers origins across Africa and South America.

Drunken Farmer

• ★ 4.3
• Wine bar
• $$

Order Pet-nat by the glass, Sourdough pizza, Seasonal natural wine pairing

The natural wine alter-ego of Common Man Coffee Roasters, taking over the Martin Road space from evening onwards. Sourdough pizzas made from a 160-year-old starter and a rotating selection of natural wines from genuine small-batch producers make this one of Singapore's most approachable wine bars for the uninitiated.

Le Clos Wine House

• ★ 4.4
• Wine bar
• $$$

Order Grower champagne by the glass, Burgundy by the bottle, French charcuterie and cheese

The reincarnation of beloved French brasserie Clos Pasoh, reborn in the New Bahru creative cluster with over 800 labels. Grower champagnes, large-format French wines and a strong Rhone selection underpin the list. Open daily from 10am to midnight, making it one of the most flexible wine venues in the city.

PPP Coffee Barista Course

• ★ 4.5

The training academy arm of Singapore's pioneering specialty coffee roaster, running beginner to advanced barista courses from the New Bahru premises. The academy has trained most of Singapore's professional baristas; the beginner introduction course covers espresso extraction, milk texturing and basic coffee science.