Singapore’s vibrant dining scene is a legacy of the city’s rich multicultural heritage. One night, you’ll enjoy a feast infused with the flavours of Malaysia, India and China at a hawker centre; the next, French fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant and cocktails at a New York-inspired speakeasy. But the best way to explore Singapore’s culinary smorgasbord is to venture into its hidden corners at under-the-radar spots like the five below.
Side Door
The brainchild of bartender Bannie Kang and her award-winning chef husband Tryson Quek, this is a homey space where creative cocktails meet whimsical tapas-style dishes. What began as a private dining concept in 2022 is now styled as an industrial-esque modern cafe where guests might enjoy the martini-like World Class paired with an oyster, or the savoury-sweet Great To Ma To paired with a scallop and caviar tartlet.
Location: #01-01, 3 Neil Road
Must-order: Chinese fried chicken or the private eight-course dinner with four cocktails.
