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)

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.