19 restaurants worth the trip across Singapore, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Singapore guides.
Burnt Ends ★ 4.8 · Singapore
dempsey-hill · 7 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249671
Dave Pynt's Michelin-starred barbecue restaurant at Dempsey Hill. Asia's 50 Best No. 38 in 2025. 4-tonne custom kiln; smoke-roasted meats and raw bar.
Tip: Reserve exactly 30 days ahead when bookings release at 10am; the walk-in bar at lunch is the shortcut locals use.
Sushi Sakuta ★ 4.8 · Singapore
marina-bay · 9 Raffles Boulevard, Millenia Walk, #01-06/07/08, Singapore 039596
Rose from one to two Michelin stars in the 2025 Singapore guide. Chef Yoshio Sakuta's Edo omakase; seasonally sourced Japanese fish and a specific rice blend.
Tip: The counter seats only twelve; booking opens 30 days ahead and fills in hours.
Hjh Maimunah ★ 4.5 · Singapore
kampong-glam · 11 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199078
Michelin Bib Gourmand nasi padang institution near Sultan Mosque. Traditional Malay and Indonesian recipes since 1992; buffet spread changes daily.
Tip: Arrive before noon on weekdays; the best dishes sell out fast and the queue moves quickly once you know the system.
328 Katong Laksa ★ 4.5 · Singapore
east-coast · 51 East Coast Road, Singapore 428770
East Coast laksa institution that defeated Gordon Ramsay in a 2011 cook-off. Nancy Koh's coconut-prawn broth has drawn queues at the flagship since the 1990s.
Tip: Arrive before 10am on weekends to avoid a long wait; the broth is slightly richer at the East Coast Road flagship than at any branch.
Fiz ★ 4.5 · Singapore
tanjong-pagar · 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 088444
Contemporary Southeast Asian tasting menus drawn from pasar malam night market flavours and traditional techniques at Tanjong Pagar. Michelin Guide-listed.
Tip: Reserve at least two to three weeks ahead; the restaurant seats fewer than 30 diners at a time.
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse ★ 4.5 · Singapore
orchard · 26 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238970
Best Steakhouse in Asia 2024; World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025. Singapore's serious steak address since 2012, ageing Fiorentina cuts in-house.
Tip: Order the steak for two minimum; the kitchen does not serve it as a solo cut and the portion is designed for sharing.
Jumbo Seafood (East Coast) ★ 4.4 · Singapore
east-coast · 1206 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449883
The canonical Singapore address for chilli crab since 1987. Tomato-egg sauce with Sri Lankan mud crabs; long queues every evening at East Coast.
Tip: Book the dinner seating; weekday lunch is easier and you avoid the tourist peak.
Sin Huat Eating House ★ 4.4 · Singapore
east-coast · 659 Lorong 35 Geylang, Singapore 389589
Bib Gourmand zi char that put crab bee hoon on the global food map. No menu; tell owner Danny Lee what you want. Budget S$80 to S$150 per person.
Tip: Go after 8pm on a weekday for shorter waits; accept whatever is fresh that night, not just the crab.
Zam Zam ★ 4.4 · Singapore
kampong-glam · 697 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198675
Singapore's most famous murtabak restaurant since 1908. A century of craft in the crisp, generously filled murtabak; mutton biryani runs close.
Tip: Order the murtabak for two even for a solo visit; the single portion is generous and the double is enormous.
Belimbing ★ 4.4 · Singapore
chinatown · 7 Fraser Street, Singapore 189356
Named for a sour starfruit rarely on menus. The kitchen rehabilitates obscure Singapore ingredients into tasting menus that feel genuinely local.
Tip: This is one of the harder reservations in Singapore; the team posts availability through their website and social channels.
Esquina ★ 4.3 · Singapore
chinatown · 16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267
Singapore's most consistent Spanish tapas bar in a Keong Saik shophouse. Michelin Guide-listed; cold and hot tapas, wood-fired plates, Iberian wines.
Tip: The ground-floor bar takes walk-ins; arrive before 7pm for counter seats without a wait.
Summer Palace ★ 4.3 · Singapore
orchard · 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715
Michelin Guide-listed Cantonese restaurant at Regent Singapore. Whole-roasted dishes, dim sum, and a wine list serious about Chinese food pairing.
Tip: Book a weekday dim sum lunch for the best value access to the kitchen's highest skill.
Swee Choon Tim Sum ★ 4.3 · Singapore
little-india · 183 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882
Best-known late-night dim sum on Jalan Besar since 1962. Trolleys until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays; har gao and char siew bao are the benchmarks.
Tip: Go between 11pm and 1am for the sweet spot: kitchen at full speed, queue manageable, tables still turning.
National Kitchen by Violet Oon ★ 4.3 · Singapore
chinatown · 1 St Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957
Violet Oon's flagship inside National Gallery Singapore. Peranakan heritage recipes by Singapore's celebrated food writer in a colonial dining room.
Tip: Book the weekend lunch for the dim sum menu; the evening tasting menu is longer but the lunch is better value.
No Signboard Seafood ★ 4.2 · Singapore
east-coast · 414 Geylang Road, Singapore 389392
Originator of white pepper crab, started in the 1970s by Ong Kim Hoi. The Geylang original retains the most atmosphere and the definitive version.
Tip: Order the flower crab in addition to the white pepper crab for a comparison; both are priced by weight so ask before ordering.
Fat Prince ★ 4.2 · Singapore
tanjong-pagar · 48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079320
Michelin Guide-listed Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant on Peck Seah Street. Bold mezze and grilled meats; back in Tanjong Pagar in 2025.
Tip: The bar programme is genuinely good; a cocktail before dinner is part of the Fat Prince ritual.
Khao Hom by Rung Mama Katong ★ 4.2 · Singapore
east-coast · 88 East Coast Road, #01-05/06/07 Katong Square, Singapore 423371
The Katong Square outlet of Thai-run Khao Hom by Rung Mama, the East Coast follow-up to the Ang Mo Kio original. Priced at $$. At 88 East Coast Road.
Tip: Marine Parade MRT is the nearest station. Friday and weekend lunches fill the corner unit; reservations recommended for groups.
Kinki Restaurant and Bar ★ 4.1 · Singapore
chinatown · 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
Modern Japanese restaurant and rooftop bar in Customs House on Collyer Quay. Rooftop terrace views over Marina Bay; underrated Singapore evening settings.
Tip: Book the rooftop table for sunset on weekdays; weekends require advance booking weeks ahead.
Long Beach Seafood ★ 4.1 · Singapore
east-coast · 1018 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449877
East Coast flagship for black pepper crab; sauce spicier and more pungent than most rivals. Open-air, sea-facing setting on East Coast Parkway.
Tip: Ask for medium spice for the black pepper sauce if it is your first time; the full version is genuinely hot.