Best Southeast Asian Restaurants in Paya Lebar
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True Blue Cuisine Singapore celebrates all-things Peranakan. Specialising in authentic and delicious Peranakan cuisine as well as showcasing the culture, lifestyle and history of the Peranakan people, True Blue Singapore is a haven for lovers of this iconic style of dining. Located in City Hall along Armenian Street, you can expect to find traditional fare served in three dining spaces all designed with impressive Peranakan art and furniture that creates a charming ambience. In terms of the menu, True Blue does not serve any pork or lard-based dishes, but instead offers delicious signature dishes including rendang sapi of beef simmered in a flavoursome coconut sauce; chap chye of cabbage stewed with vermicelli glass noodles, fungus and mushrooms, and plenty more besides. A favourite for good reason, book a table now at True Blue, located just next to the Peranakan Museum – you won’t be disappointed.
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• Southeast asian • Cairnhill
Best known for its Taiwan Porridge, local fare and local high tea buffet, the Coffee Lounge at Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore has been a favoured haunt of many local and foreign gourmands since its opening in 1977. The décor of Coffee Lounge ingeniously blends minimalist style with the stately elegance of a heritage building. Complemented by plenty of natural light in the day and mood lighting in the evenings, the restaurant is a picture of intimate elegance.The well-loved Taiwan porridge is a signature offering at the Coffee Lounge that diners have come to enjoy over the years since its inception in 1984. The Taiwan Porridge menu has become a popular mainstay at the Coffee Lounge where diners have consistently returned to enjoy a quality dining experience and Taiwan Porridge fare at reasonable prices.
Annalakshmi Singapore is an authentic, extremely popular Indian vegetarian restaurant, not far at all from Clarke Quay MRT. The all-you-can-eat buffet here is one of the tastiest, most affordable buffets we know of in this part of the city, and absolutely all of the food is 100% vegetarian, with plenty of vegan options as well. Annalakshmi is a great restaurant for a casual meal with friends or family and you’ll find it on Havelock Road, Central Square. It’s open for lunch as well as dinner, and the humble authenticity will definitely leave you smiling. Reservations at Annalakshmi are always a good idea if you want to be sure of a table.
Sakura Asian Cuisine in Singapore serves up delicious halal-certified Thai cuisine. You can find all the classics as well as a few speciality dishes on the menu here, which are all made using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Favourites include the sambal Kang Kong with cuttlefish; the salted egg crab and the clay pot chicken smothered in Thai sauce. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Sakura Asian Cuisine is sure to help make your Thai food dreams come true. Located on Scotts Road in Orchard inside the Far East Plaza, if you’re looking for a place to enjoy great food with friends or the whole family, then you’re looking for Sakura Asian Cuisine.
Basil & Thyme in Singapore is a stunning Thai restaurant that serves an array of classic and contemporary dishes – including some western fusion – to create a dining experience that’s not to be missed. Located on East Coast Parkway in Marine Parade, Basil & Thyme also offers a fantastic beach view, and as if that wasn’t enough you will find a top-quality micro-brewery and live music space attached to the restaurant so that no matter what you’re in the mood for Basil & Thyme has got you covered. So what are you waiting for? Grab some friends or a special someone and head on over to Basil & Thyme on East Coast Parkway Today!
Viet Sea Restaurant in Singapore serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine that is not just authentic but delicious. Its cosy atmosphere and stunning decorations will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, while the delicious food delights your taste buds. Located on Joo Chiat Road in Joo Chiat, Viet Sea Restaurant boasts such classic signature dishes as the crazy fish and heaven juice sauce; the phoenix fish set and the roast duck with wild leaf, all of which for a price that won’t break the bank. If you’re looking for an authentic Vietnamese experience in the heart of the city, then you’re looking for Viet Sea Restaurant.
Singapore’s Gin Khao Safra Tampines is a contemporary 168-seater restaurant blending the tastiest bits of Thai and Chinese cuisine. Led by Chang Wing Fai, the legendary chef brings his 40 years of experience in the hospitality scene to create creative renditions of traditional Sino-Thai dishes. Gin Khao opens its doors every day for lunch and dinner, offering soulful Thai dishes like Green Curry and Tom Yum Hotpot and MSG-free contemporary Chinese classics. Each dish achieves the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, sour and salty, with an abundance of seafood and vegetables sourced fresh from Jurong Fishery Port. The cosy private dining areas and large round tables makes this Tampines Street destination a no-brainer when it comes to choosing a restaurant to celebrate special occasions.
The second coming of The Curry Culture is upon us, a raj renaissance of spice raining down upon Singapore diners that have the privilege of dining at this renowned Indian restaurant’s Robertson Quay outlet. Dabbawalla, from the team behind The Curry Culture have taken another step towards fine South Asian dining nirvana at this picturesque riverfront venue. Translating to he who gives food, this Indian restaurant encapsulates the energy of Bombay with its eclectic atmosphere and enticing menu. You’ll find an extensive range of curries, small Indian tapas plates, breads and rice dishes on offer here, all made with the highest quality spices and herbs and the aromas are intoxicating. Also showcasing a premium selection of wine, cocktails and beer – including some outstanding chai – this is one Singapore spot, you don’t want to be missing.
The East Coast of Singapore is known as a haven for Indian food, and once you try Chat Masala you will know why. Employing tasteful colour combinations in a modern setting, with contemporary art adorning the walls, you get the idea this restaurant is not resting on the laurels of standard Indian fare. Instead, classic favourites are taken and twisted by passion, care and fresh ingredients into their perfected versions - Chat Masala is not trying to reinvent the wheel, they are just improving it. Take their butter chicken, for example, is not a bland blob of curry on rice, but rather a rich, silky gravy with an intense, fragrant tomato base, which is served with soft prata flatbread to be dipped and devoured, along with a side of Indian cottage cheese through a delicate spinach paneer sauce. If you haven’t already taken off towards Upper East Coast Road in hunger, book a table now to avoid missing this authentic but unique Indian experience.
Situated on Owen Road in Farrer Park, TingKat PeraMakan Singapore specialise in excellent Asian cuisine. The name ‘PeraMakan’ is a play on words that combines the words for ‘local-born’ and ‘to eat’, so you will find the Singapore and Peranakan cultures combining perfectly at TingKat PeraMakan. If you love eating as much as we do, you can look forward to tucking into dishes such as beef rendang (shin beef braised in spicy coconut sauce till tender and served with spicy fried coconut flakes) or if you’d prefer some seafood, opt for some sotong panggang (fresh pieces of squid marinated in fragrant spices and served with cabbage salad). With dishes like this on the menu and an excellent atmosphere, we’d highly advise nabbing a table today!