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Best hotel food in & around Singapore's best hotels
Whether you're from halfway across the world on a sunny holiday or from across town treating yourself to a staycation, hotel food and the food near your Singapore hotel can be the most memorable part of your trip. But which is the best hotel in Singapore for a foodie? To answer that question, we have to look beyond 5-star hotel restaurants to Singapore's UNESCO-recognised hawker centres. Here is where you should stay for the best hotel food experiences both inside and near your Singapore hotel. PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay offers Lau Pa Sat's chicken rice and hokkien mee alongside Born's Michelin fusion and Vue's rooftop grills. Packages (~S$400/night) with breakfast suit eco-conscious foodies in the heart of stunning Marina Bay. A 24-hour foodie landmark, Lau Pa Sat delivers taste diversity like few other places in the world. This is the place to try Golden Shoe Hokkien Mee (Stall 26), arguably one of the most iconic hokkien mee stalls in Singapore and a favourite of both locals and tourists. Swatow Bai Le Teochew Braised Duck (Stall 9) opened at Lau Pa Sat in late 2024 but already attracts long queues, so be prepared to have your mind blown… after a wait. Feng Xiang Bak Kut Teh & Fried Porridge has opened a branch here at Stall 27 and you should try their fabled Sliced Fish Fried Porridge (S$8.50). Cuisine: French-Chinese fusion At Restaurant Born, savour Chef Zor Tan's 9-course tasting menu (S$368). Highlights include Pickles & Snacks, Monkfish with Fermented Capsicum and Toasted Rice dessert. Short on time? Opt for the 5-course menu (S$228) or Experience Menu (S$288). Cuisine: Modern European Located on the rooftop of OUE Bayfront at Collyer Quay, VUE's fire-kissed dishes by Head Chef Sam Chin deliver exquisite flavour through grilling over the much-vaunted binchotan charcoal. The wine menu complements the food par excellence. We recommend the 4 Course Executive Set Lunch (S$108) where you can enjoy dishes like Grilled Argentinian Red Shrimp Salad, Wild Forest Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Spanish Octopus and Banana Hazelnut. There is also a 6-course dinner menu (S$198). Chef Edward Chong's 6-course Artisan menu (S$188) or 7-course Gastronomic menu (S$208) are our recommendations. Highlights include Deep-fried Cigar Rolls, Stewed Mung Bean Noodles with Drunken Crab and Chilled Almond Cream dessert. To sample a variety of textures and flavours, you should try the Lunch Buffet (S$55 on weekdays, S$65 on weekends). Shangri-La's Orchard perch gives access to Newton Food Centre's crab and fish porridge, plus Hua Ting's Cantonese pork, Seroja's Malaysian innovation and Fleur de Sel's French elegance. Rooms (~S$350/night) with dining credits suit groups craving variety in a lush setting. Open till 2am, Newton's lively vibe draws locals and tourists for seafood feasts. Try the MICHELIN Guide awarded Kwang Kee Teochew Fish Porridge for addictive fish soup and porridge that uses fresh seafood to introduce a mild sweetness into their broth. Another star is Hai Yan BBQ Seafood, established in 1983, that handcrafts its own sambal and chincalok for the B.B.Q Stingray (S$15/S$20/S$25). You'll be spoiled for choice with 33 dishes at 31 Heng Heng BBQ seafood and zi char-style spread. Cuisine: Cantonese An elegant ambience complements refined, flavourful dishes here. Highlights include Baked Lobster with Superior Stock (S$58) and Double-boiled Fish Maw Soup (S$48). Don't miss the Peking Duck (S$88/whole) which is just crispy, juicy perfection. Shang Palace, a one-Michelin-star institution, serves a wide range of Cantonese dishes, such as Barbecued Suckling Pig (8 pieces) for S$108, and Braised Sea Cucumber and Fish Maw in Abalone Sauce at S$60 per person. Another standout is their Roasted Peking Duck, served in two courses for S$98. For something unique, try the Boneless Quail Stuffed with Bird's Nest in Supreme Broth for S$98++. 32 best restaurants in Singapore you need to cross off your list Sofitel Singapore City Centre sits in Tanjong Pagar's dining epicentre, making it a foodie favourite with Amoy Street Food Centre and Maxwell Food Centre, both just a short walk away. In-house, Racines restaurant's French-Asian culinary delights are a wonder. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff creates delectable examples of this humble pastry. Their Curry Puff (from S$2) is available in an array of flavours from the original curry potato to yam. At Han Kee Fish Soup, the Sliced Fish Soup (from S$6) comes with fresh fish and piping hot soup, both infused with addictive flavour. A local icon, Maxwell Food Centre is always abuzz with a crowd and its dishes, abuzz with flavour. Relocated from the now-demolished Margaret Drive Food Centre, Tong Xin Ju Special Shanghai Tim Sum serves delicious Steamed Dumplings and Fried Dumplings (S$5.20 for 8 pieces), all made to order and arrived piping hot with an ample amount of well-marinated pork and chives. Try Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake if you want a savoury pick-me-up instead of a full meal. Their Oyster Cake (S$2.50) comes piping hot as fresh batches are made as the queue builds. Cuisine: French This Michelin Guide gem offers an elegant ambience, ideal for a refined dining experience. Indulge in French gourmet dining with dishes like Atlantic Crab Salad (S$48) and Miyazaki Wagyu Beef (S$88). Their Degustation Set Menu (S$148++) features the exquisite Poached Lobster and Homemade Duck Liver Terrine. Cuisine: Mediterranean small plates At Lolla, an industrial-chic interior provides an intimate setting, with counter seating offering views of the open kitchen. You'll spot Chef Johanne Siy creating her signature dishes such as Avocado with Smoked Eel Consommé and Tuna Belly '' . The seven- or nine-course tasting menus are available on Fridays and Saturdays, priced at S$148++ and S$188++, respectively. Cuisine: Modern Malaysian Recognised with a One Michelin Star and Singapore's first Michelin Green Star, Seroja exemplifies culinary excellence and sustainability as Chef Kevin Wong presents a refined interpretation of Malay Archipelago cuisine. His signature dishes include Mangrove Wood Charred Blue Lobster with Leaf Sauce and Betel Leaf Noodles with Mud Crab that are making my stomach grumble as I type. The Nusantara Dinner Menu (S$288++) is an immersive dining experience. Cuisine: Franco-Asian At Racines, the Franco-Asian culinary experience emphasises sustainability and local sourcing. Signature dishes include Chicken & Duck Mousse (S$28), Crispy Scale Red Snapper (S$42) and Prawn (S$36). The restaurant's elegant setting complements its innovative menu, matching Sofitel's modern Tanjong Pagar luxe. The Outpost's fun Sentosa vibe connects to nearby Vivocity Food Republic's wide variety, while nearby Sentosa hotels offer fine dining galore. Packages (~S$350/night) with breakfast suit young couples seeking a chic, food-filled island getaway. Set on Sentosa island, Outpost Hotel lacks hawker centres within a 10-15 minute walk, but VivoCity's Food Republic is a quick shuttle or taxi ride away. In the mood for noodles? GO Noodle House is the place to go. We recommend the deliciously-named Signature Bursting Meatball Noodles (S$12.90) and Fu Zhou Fish Ball Noodles (S$12.90), all starring their mixian noodles and the rich Superior Soup. Mr. Onigiri is a casual eatery that specialises in Okinawan-style onigiri, perfect snacks or as a light meal. Try the Spam with Cheese (S$4.90), Signature Melted Cheesy Crispy Chicken (S$6.90) and the outlet-exclusive Teriyaki Grilled Salmon (S$8.90). Cuisine: Italian Nestled in Capella Hotel Singapore and recognised in the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2024, Fiamma, specialises in rustic Italian fare. You'll want to try the Polpette (S$28) and Tagliatelle al Ragù di Mare (S$58). The Gusto Tasting Menu (S$188++) offers a fuller experience. Cuisine: International buffet At The Kitchen Table in W Singapore on Sentosa Cove, diners can enjoy a diverse menu featuring dishes like the iconic Singapore Chilli Crab (S$58) and Char-Grilled Australian Ribeye (S$98). The restaurant is renowned for its Sunday Brunch Buffet (S$128++) where you can indulge in an extensive spread of international cuisine favourites as well as the fantastic view. Perched atop The Outpost Hotel, 1-V:U serenades diners (exclusively aged 12 and above) with a progressive Asian dining experience with dishes like Patty Melt (S$35) and Crispy Cauliflower Florets (S$11). The venue also features a rooftop infinity pool and offers sunset views over the Singapore Strait. A stay at The Clan Hotel in Clarke Quay unlocks access to Hong Lim Food Centre's laksa and pork noodles, plus The Coconut Club's nasi lemak and Ramen Keisuke's lobster ramen. Packages (~S$300/night) with breakfast suit riverside foodies seeking vibrant, diverse flavours. A Chinatown gem, Hong Lim is packed with Michelin-recognised stalls. One of them is Ji Ji Noodle House, one of Singapore's highest-rated wanton mee stalls and a Michelin Guide regular since 2016. There's always a queue but the ultra-loaded signature Ji Ji Signature Char Siew Wanton Noodle (S$4.50/S$5.50/S$6.50/S$8.50) is delicious and amazing value! A S$5.50 bowl comes with 6 wantons (3 fried, 3 boiled), bok choy, fried pork lard and a heap of char siew slices. A former Michelin Guide awardee and also very popular is Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee. The stall sells only its signature dish, Curry Chicken (S$6/S$7/S$8). The aromatic, full-bodied curry has just the right amount of lemak. The deboned chicken pieces are silky, tender and juicy and taste best when paired with the gravy and the house-made hae bee chilli. Cuisine: Japanese For fans of Japanese cuisine, especially ramen, Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King should be their first foodie stop. Experience its rich, creamy tonkotsu broth with the (S$11.90) or Black Spicy and Red Spicy (S$12.90). Flavoured eggs and seaweed come at S$2 and S$1, respectively but hard-boiled eggs and marinated bean sprouts are complimentary. Children aged 3–10 will enjoy a free bowl of Kids with every order of a regular bowl of ramen. Cuisine: Teochew Song Fa Kway Chap is a second-generation Michelin Bib Gourmand establishment for those who enjoy traditional braised delights. The Kway Chap Set for One (S$7.90) and Set for Two (S$14.90) are good starting points. For a more indulgent experience, try the Peppery Deluxe Set for Two (S$26.90). Additional sides include Braised Duck Rice starting from S$8.84, Braised Large Intestines at S$7.80 and Braised Pig's Skin for S$4.35. Known for its refined dining experience with panoramic city views, QĪN Restaurant & Bar creates contemporary Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Signature dishes include (S$48++), featuring angel hair pasta in a truffle-infused broth with tiger prawn. Their Angus Short Ribs (S$78++), slow-cooked and grilled over binchotan with satay espuma and sambal matah. The restaurant offers a 6-course degustation menu priced at S$98++ per person, showcasing a fusion of East-meets-West flavours. 12 best staycation packages Singapore has to offer in 2025 The post Best hotel food in & around Singapore's best hotels appeared first on
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08-04-2025
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Sungei Road Laksa ($4) vs Peppermint ($38): Coffee shop stall or hotel does it better?
Finally! In our cheap vs expensive showdown series, I've reached laksa — one of my all-time favourite dishes that I… ahem… seldom eat because I'm getting older and more health-conscious these days. I grew up with a Peranakan grandmother who would occasionally prepare this rich, luxurious treat for our family. Who can resist the harmony of Asian spices, tamarind, coconut milk, and dried shrimp, all perfectly paired with the aromatic notes of laksa leaves? I know I can't! Be it Penang assam laksa, laksa Johor, or the usual Singapore-style laksa — I love them all! The first is Sungei Road Laksa, one of the more widely-advertised food spots among foreign tourists on YouTube. I've visited or strolled past the kopitiam at 27 Jalan Berseh at least 5 times, and trust me, there's a constant queue formed up in front of the stall Have I tried their laksa before? No. I've heard so many good things about it from friends and online netizens, yet I've never had the patience to queue for it. While waiting in line, I also learnt that they cook the laksa with charcoal — though I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Unlike BBQ food, laksa isn't grilled over charcoal directly — tsk tsk. The atas contender is Peppermint at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay. Believe me, I've always come here for their buffet, but it never occurred to me to try the à la carte menu. The restaurant features an Urban Farm, where chefs harvest ingredients like laksa leaves, lemongrass, and chilli padi to use in their dishes. Sungei Road Laksa has just a singular S$4 option, with extra add-ons like Cockles (+S$1), Bean Sprouts (+$0.50), and Fishcake (+S$1). My colleague, Dean and I agreed that the bowl reminded us of those typically used for desserts such as chendol — a little underwhelming in terms of portion size. But hey! At that price point, I shouldn't complain? My S$4 bowl had thick bee hoon with fishcake slices, 5 cockles, tau geh, a dollop of sambal, and slivers of daun kesum. Even after polishing off every single morsel and drop, I wasn't full (and excuse me — I'm not a big eater). For a substantial meal, one would need to order 2 bowls to feel satisfied. Peppermint's Singapore Lobster (S$38++) may seem pricy to some, but as an ex-hotelier myself, it's actually good value for money. 4 Seasons Hotel, for example, charges S$34 for their laksa which contains quail eggs, cockles, scallops and prawns. We tried Singapore's best-rated laksa Over here, you'll just need to top up an additional S$4++ to get half a lobster together with an entire claw, and not forgetting the 2 plump scallops, prawns, fishcake, bean sprouts, and tau pok. Both establishments use the run-of-the-mill thick rice noodles (chor bee hoon) for their laksa. I would say that both sides cooked them perfectly and didn't leave me with a lacklustre, soggy noodle situation. That being said, I felt that Peppermint's noodles (top right in photo) were of better quality, with a slight chewiness in every bite. Though the sambal at Sungei Road Laksa wasn't as generously portioned as the one served at Peppermint, it made up for it with its robust flavour. Just imagine 1kg of dried shrimp crammed into that small lump. That's exactly how it tasted — full of umami, shrimpy goodness! On the other hand, Peppermint's sambal was mildly sweet, similar to those used in nasi lemak. It wasn't bad, but Sungei Road Laksa left a stronger impression. Instinctively, I dived straight for the cockles at Sungei Road Laksa first. They were plump and tasted fresh, with no off-putting fishy notes. For Peppermint's Singapore Lobster Laksa, the scallop and prawns were cooked flawlessly — fresh, firm, and boasting a pearl-like colour. Even the lobster was naturally sweet and delicious. Score! The tau pok was an excellent vessel for the laksa broth, squeezing out the liquid in every direction as I bit into it. Determining which establishment's gravy was better was probably the most difficult part. Sungei Road Laksa's broth might have looked a little on the watery side, but after taking a sip, I was blown away. It was actually well-balanced, flavourful but not overly rich. I could even finish drinking the broth. On the other side of the spectrum, Peppermint's gravy was viscous, possessed a rich depth of flavour, and was soooooo lemak! Even the bits of laksa leaves that hitched a ride on my spoon added to the experience. The only issue was that it could get a little too jelak halfway through. I'll be real with you. This was probably the toughest showdown I've ever done, as both Sungei Road Laksa and Peppermint delivered excellent takes on the dish. Both had their hits and misses, with each rendition showcasing its own distinct style. Ultimately, the winner for me is Sungei Road Laksa, based solely on how often I'd go back for it without feeling too overwhelmed. I loved how well-balanced it was— neither too rich nor too underwhelming. I didn't even miss the prawns! Xiao Di Fried Prawn Noodle ($6) vs Reverie ($32): Kopitiam stall or restaurant does it better? The post Sungei Road Laksa ($4) vs Peppermint ($38): Coffee shop stall or hotel does it better? appeared first on
