Perfectly cooked elbow pasta—or macaroni as most would know it as—tossed in simple béchamel sauce that gets loaded with cheese before being baked till golden, crusty and delicious, some might proclaim the iconic mac & cheese to be the epitome of comfort food.

There is just something so decadent and so heartwarming about a perfectly cooked macaroni and cheese dish that we find it hard to fathom, yet struggle to resist. From its luscious, cheesy sauce that binds the macaroni together to the buttery crust that just seals the deal, this simple dish can be had for brunch side item, a whole meal on its own or even a snack to accompany you as you binge on Netflix dramas.

If you’re hankering for comfort in the form of flour, cheese, milk, and macaroni, here are 12 places in Singapore to get your hands on some fantastic mac & cheese.

BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Served as an accompaniment to their mains, Bedrock Bar & Grill’s Mac & Cheese (S$20) is a glorious dish that is extremely rich and cheesy. Longer strands of macaroni are used instead of the typical, smaller version. And yes, they make a decent pairing with your steak.

96 Somerset Road
#01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 0054
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

CHIR CHIR

You may be surprised to see a Korean fried chicken restaurant on this list but Chir Chir’s Mac & Cheese is something you need to try. The soft macaroni was covered with an insane mix of soft cream sauce cheddar cheese and other cheeses.

313 Orchard Road
#B3-04/05/06 313 Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6509 8364
Mon to Thu, Sun: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS

Kenny Rogers hold a special place in our hearts because we have been visiting them since we were kids. While they are synonymous with their signature grilled dishes, their Mac & Cheese—served as a side—is something we can’t do without either. You can get a small serving of this at S$4.40, on its own at S$8 in a large bowl.

Great World City
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#01-06/20
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65 6734 9492
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

LITTLE DINER

Mac & Cheese doesn’t have to be plain and boring—and Little Diner knows that well. Their menu features three different types of Mac & Cheese dishes, ranging from Old School Baked Mac & Cheese (S$16.50) to Smokey’s Mac & Cheese (S$19.50) and our all-time favourite Version 2.0 Baked Mac & Cheese Royale (S$20.50), which comes with enoki and shimeiji mushrooms and black truffles.

789 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269763
Tel: +65 6466 4088
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm
Sat :11am – 5pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm, 6pm – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village/Botanic Gardens

NINETHIRTY BY AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Using Rigatoni pasta instead of the typical elbow macaroni, the Mac & Cheese (S$18) at Ninethirty feels more substantial with every bite. Baked with melty, creamy cheese and thick cut bacon, you can be assured that this is one Mac & Cheese that will do more than just satisfy your cheese cravings

131 East Coast Road
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

NY NIGHT MARKET

What’s a cheese-forward menu without a section dedicated to the comfort food classic, Mac & Cheese? At NY Night Market, they have 3 varieties for you to choose from but we opted for the M.A.C feat Bacon (S$11.90++).

Enhanced with lashings of potato and bacon bits, the dish had a nice, smooth texture underscored by a rich, smoky and savoury flavour. Cheesy and all in all satisfying, this is one dish we wouldn’t mind stuffing ourselves with as we binge on Netflix.

313 Orchard Road #01-29,
313@Somerset,
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6957 4620
Sun to Thu: 8am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 1am
Nearest Station: Somerset

OPUS BAR & GRILL

Opus Bar & Grill is an intimate and modern grill restaurant which happens to serve some of the best steaks in Singapore but they have more up their sleeves than just excellent steaks.

We always enjoy having their Mac & Cheese (S$6) as a side to go along with the meats. An excellent idea indeed!

581 Orchard Road
Hilton Singapore
Singapore 238 883
Daily: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard Road

ORIOLE COFFEE + BAR

Imagine freshly baked macaroni & cheese and topped off with chunky pieces of crabmeat, crunchy corn and then rounding it all up with aromatic truffle oil; Oriole’s Mac & Cheese (S$24) is any cheese lover’s wildest dreams come true.

96 Somerset Road
#01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard
Singapore 238163
Sun to Thu: 8am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 12am
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Nearest Station: Somerset

PARK @ HOLLAND VILLAGE

Park’s Truffle Mac & Cheese (S$13.50) is one of the most popular dishes here and is one that is most likely to leave a lasting impression among diners.

We were in awe of its beautifully crisp top layer which gave the dish extra textures and love how there is a slight cheese pull when you dig into the macaroni!

281 Holland Road
Singapore 278621
Tel: 9721 3815
Tue to Thu & Sun: 11am – 12am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

THE GREEN OVEN

The Green Oven at Alley on 25 is where one can find family-sharing- styled roasts and comfort dishes such as braised lamb shank and claypot baked chicken. Cooked using their gigantic green beech oven, all of their stellar dishes pack on a warm and comforting appeal, with a delightfully charred note.

Their Lobster Mac & Cheese is a real treat. Copious amounts of cheese, chunky lobster meat and a lovely crust on the top for a nice crunch—absolutely divine.

5 Fraser Street, Level 25
Andaz Singapore
Singapore 189354
Daily: 6.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

THE WHITE RABBIT

We are not ashamed to say that we are die-hard fans of the restaurant’s Truffle Mac & Cheese with Mushrooms (S$14). With its fragrant truffle aroma that is not overpowering and the perfect balance of cheese and mushrooms, there is hardly anything to nitpick on when it comes to this delightful cheesy goodness.

39C Harding Road
Singapore 249541
Tel: +65 6473 9965
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

WHISK & PADDLE

It certainly doesn’t hurt that their Mac & Cheese (S$14.80) scores full marks when it comes to presentation but what makes it go above and beyond is how the savoury ham slices cut through the cheesiness of this dish to strike a perfect balance so you never get tired of eating it.

Kudos to the chef for a well-executed Mac & Cheese dish!

10 Tebing Lane
Singapore 828836
Tel: +65 6242 4617
Mon to Fri: 3.30pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 9.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Riveria (Punggol LRT)

With over 70 outlets across the world, The Manhattan FISH MARKET certainly needs no further introduction in Singapore. This casual seafood restaurant chain is not one to disappoint when it comes to mouthwatering American-style seafood dishes at very affordable prices.

Drawing inspiration from the reputable Fulton Fish Market which was once located below the Brooklyn Bridge, The Manhattan FISH MARKET serves lip-smacking American-style seafood comprising of dishes prepared in five different ways of cooking—flamed, baked, poached, grilled and fried. Yes, we are huge fans of their ever-popular flaming platters and the famous Manhattan Fish n’ Chips.

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, The Manhattan FISH MARKET is joining in the festive celebrations with four new Prosperity Treats from now until 28 Feb 2018 and prices start as low as S$8.80! Whoever said that a scrumptious seafood feast with your family and loved ones have to be an expensive affair?

THE MANHATTAN FISH MARKET PROSPERITY TREATS

The all-new Prosperity Treats menu is showcasing four splendid seafood dishes—Prosperity Fortune, Prosperity Treasure, Prosperity Abundance and Prosperity Luck. Whether you have a penchant for spicy, cheesy or garlicky food, The Manhattan FISH MARKET has got you covered.

PROSPERITY FORTUNE

The Prosperity Fortune (S$17.80++) comprises a grilled chicken thigh or grilled beef patty of your choice that is topped off with a generous dose of chipotle onion and melted cheddar cheese, tangy grilled salmon, Zoodles (which is essentially fresh zucchini slices presented in aglio olio style), grilled tiger prawn with remoulade sauce and hot veggies.

Taking center stage is the addictive grilled beef patty that came with a slight char-grilled exterior and tender insides that were bursting with savoury beef juices upon sinking our teeth into it. Imagine a mouthful of hot-off-the-grill beef patty with tangy chipotle onion and melted cheddar cheese sauce; that is heaven in a bite.

Besides that, the grilled tiger prawn also stood out with its creamy and spicy remouladesauce.

PROSPERITY TREASURE

Nobody leaves The Manhattan FISH MARKET without some fish and chips and we highly recommend the Prosperity Treasure (S$16.80).

You can choose between the grilled chicken thigh and grilled beef patty topped with chipotle onion and melted cheese to go with the hand battered dory fish fillet, topped with fried prawn skewers, crispy chips and a side of sautéed zucchini and capsicum.

Instead of the usual garlic herb sauce, the Prosperity Treasure’s fish fillet came with full-flavoured remoulade sauce that complemented well with the distinctly sweet taste of the dory fish.

PROSPERITY ABUNDANCE

The Prosperity Abundance (S$14.80) comes with grilled chicken thigh or grilled beef patty topped with Chipotle onion and melted cheddar cheese, Zoodles aglio olio, a side of carrots and broccoli, lemon garlic clams and topped with crispy fried battered tiger prawn.

While the clams may appear insignificant beside the more attractive-looking sides such as the succulent tiger prawn and beef patty, it deserves an honorary mention. Embellished with the right amount of minced garlic bits, the chefs also added in a dose of lemon juice to heighten the clams’ natural juices.

PROSPERITY LUCK

Knowing just how much Asians love their carbs, The Manhattan FISH MARKET is also introducing the Prosperity Luck (S$8.80++) this Chinese New Year, and ours came with a sizeable portion of garlic herb rice, poached mussels and clams in piquant Asian stock, grilled dory fillet, sunny side-up egg and sautéed zucchini and capsicum.

BUY TWO DRINKS AND GET A COCA-COLA MUG FOR FREE

Do remember to redeem your limited edition Coca-Cola mug with every two drinks purchased at any The Manhattan FISH MARKET outlet in Singapore—completely free of charge!

Bright red and gold are auspicious colours to the Chinese, and these will be great for your guests during house party!

*All prices are subjected to 10% service charge and prevailing GST.

For dining reservations and enquiries, please call +65 6636 1566.

This post is brought to you by The Manhattan FISH MARKET.

Cheese, oh glorious cheese. It is everything to us.

How does one even resist cheese? Besides its charming good looks, cooking and incorporating cheese into different dishes just makes everything more wonderful with the milky goodness. When cheese melts, we squeal; when the cheese stretches with every pull, our eyes light up.

It is undeniable that cheese is the best “condiment” for food. And if you are with us, here are 8 Reasons Why Cheese Is The Best Thing Ever.

#1 BIG VARIETY OF CHEESES

There are so many different types of cheeses out there – from the intense blue cheese, to the soft and stretchy ones. You can have brie on a cracker, mozzarella on your pizza and burrata on your salad. There’s a cheese for everything and you’d never get bored.

#2 CHEESECAKES

Yup, that’s it. Cheesecake. Cheesecakes are divine, and they are one of the best desserts around. Creamy good ol’ cheesecakes, flavoured cheesecakes, cheesecakes with ice cream… we are up for a slice (or two) any time.

Read: Guide on 10 of the best cheesecakes in Singapore.

#3 IT ALWAYS GETS YOU EXCITED

Do you get so excited and your heart starts to race every time you see cheese on the menu or spot a cheese dish from afar? We don’t know about you, but cheese always tugs our heartstrings and it just makes eating a lot more exciting.

“Life is great. Cheese makes it better.”

#4 ADDS AN OOMPH TO YOUR FOOD

Cheese adds flavour to anything. Pizzas, pastas, salads, baked rice – name them all, and *sings* if you like it put a cheese on it. We love our cheeses melted, and that liberated moment when we dig into our food and tears the cheese… sheer joy.

#5 TOO CHEESY? NAH.

Think about it, cheese just enhances anything. It makes anything better. Sometimes, we add so much that we forget if we are eating cheese, or the main. Cheesy pasta? Yes, the way to go is cheese > pasta.

Read: Guide on 9 of the best Mac & Cheese in Singapore.

#6 CHEESE WHEEL, BABY

We don’t get to see a cheese wheel every day, but when we see one, our hearts sure skip a beat! Whatever else that we had wanted from the menu, we’d forgo and dive straight for that damned dish that is prepared in a cheese wheel. Remember that there is no such thing as too cheesy a pasta.

“There is absolutely no one, apart from yourself, who can prevent you, in the middle of the night, from sneaking down to tidy up the edges of that hunk of cheese at the back of the fridge.”

#7 VERSATILITY

Cheese is very versatile. You can have it on its own or to complement a dish. It works well with snacks, it works well with soup, it works well with carbs; anything goes. And that is also why we can eat cheese all day every day. Because of the sheer variety available in the market, there are always new discoveries and recipes to play around with. Life is made more colourful and surprising with cheese, indeed.

#8 CHEESY IS HEALTHY

Because cheese boasts several health benefits, this dairy product is beneficial. Different cheese has different nutrient values, but whatever they are, you know you need cheese in your life. You choose the cheese life; geddit?

There is nothing bad about Mac & Cheese, ever. Forget that it is perhaps fattening; the feeling you get when the cheese stretches long and high up when you dig ‘em up is unbeatable. And when you bite into the baked top where the cheese is the perfect balance of crisp and soft, that will be your gauge on whether or not the dish is good.

Mac & Cheese is something that can be enjoyed at any time of the day – as an appetizer, as a sharing dish, as a main. In a restaurant for a fancy dinner with lobster, or simply a small but still satisfying portion for brunch, anything goes, as long as it is a good Mac & Cheese.

Here are our picks for the 9 best Mac & Cheese Dishes in Singapore. And please share your favourites with us. Mac & Cheese lovers unite!

#1 BEDROCK BAR & GRILL

Bedrock Bar & Grill’s rendition of Mac & Cheese is served as a side dish to their lunch mains. We had to give props to this delicious bowl of goodness, rich in all its cheesy glory. Longer strands of macaroni are used instead of the typical, smaller version. And yes, they make the best accompaniment to your steak.

96 Somerset Road
#01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 0054
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Somerset

#2 CHIR CHIR

You are not the only one. We, too, were surprised that a Korean Fried Chicken restaurant serves up a great Mac & Cheese (S$9.90). The heavenly taste of this creamy Mac & Cheese, topped with cheddar and other cheeses, had us sold. You might find it boring just having the chicken here, so why not dig into something tasty like this?

313 Orchard Road
#B3-04/05/06 313 Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel: +65 6509 8364
Mon to Thu, Sun: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#3 KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS

Kenny Rogers has been around for as long as we can remember, and many of us have very fond memories of growing up with their Mac & Cheese (served as a hot side). You can get a small serving of this at S$4, on its own at S$8 in a large bowl. Either way, you will love these gratifying shells that are filled with the creamiest cheeses.

Great World City
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#01-06/20
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65 6734 9492
Mon to Fri, Sun: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Sat: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

#4 LITTLE DINER

The Version 2.0 Baked Mac & Cheese Royale (S$20.50) is what we can only describe as a cheese lover’s wildest dreams. Baked with enoki and shimeiji mushrooms and black truffles, this is easily our all-time favourite in Singapore. If there was only one dish from Little Diner to live on, this will be it.

789 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269763
Tel: +65 6466 4088
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village/Botanic Gardens

#5 NINETHIRTY BY AWFULLY CHOCOLATE

Believe us when we say that we always get excited when we see Mac & Cheese (S$18) on the menu. Using Rigatoni pasta instead of the typical elbow macaroni, the pasta feels more substantial with every bite. We also liked that they did not go crazy with changing it up, keeping the classic cheesy flavours.

131 East Coast Rd
Singapore 428816
Tel: +65 6345 2190
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

#6 PARK @ HOLLAND VILLAGE

For S$13.80, we got a substantial portion of Park’s Truffle Mac & Cheese (S$13.80). The aroma of truffle oil is evident and from what we observed, this is one of the most popular dishes among diners here. The top layer was beautifully crisp, and the cheese was baked till it stretches when you tug on the macaroni.

Park is also listed in our Holland Village Food Guide.

281 Holland Rd
Singapore 278621
Tel: 9721 3815
Tue to Thu, Sun: 11am – 12am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Holland Village

#7 THE DISGRUNTLED CHEF

The Macaroni & Cheese (S$29) at The Disgruntled Chef is a tad bit on the expensive side but we loved how every bite was extremely flavourful.

Inside this beauty is a generous amount of black truffle and crayfish amidst the macaroni, and the amount of cheddar used was just right, making every mouthful better than the other without feeling too sick from the creaminess.

26B Dempsey Rd
Singapore 247693
Tel: +65 6476 5305
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Orchard

#8 THE WHITE RABBIT

The Truffle Mac & Cheese with Mushrooms (S$16) is a good benchmark for all Mac & Cheeses in Singapore. For so long now, we have been fans. The truffle aroma did not overpower the rich cheeses and everything came together perfectly. Thumbs up to the delicious shrooms added too.

39C Harding Road
Singapore 249541
Tel: +65 6473 9965
Tue to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.30am – 3pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

#9 WHISK & PADDLE

The Mac & Cheese (S$12) at Whisk & Paddle is one of the most photogenic dishes at the cafe for sure. But don’t be swayed by just the good looks of this dish, because it tastes as good as it looks. The added slices of ham balanced out the cheesiness of this dish, giving it a more diversified taste. One of our go-to affordable Mac & Cheese dishes for sure!

Whisk & Paddle is also listed in our guide on where to eat in Punggol.

10 Tebing Lane
Singapore 828836
Tel: +65 6242 4617
Tue to Fri: 3.30pm – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 9.30am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Riveria (Punggol LRT)

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.