Waiting for soufflé requires patience, but straight out from the oven, it is instant gratification. Once you start digging your spoon into the soufflé cup, it is impossible to stop. Here is our guide to Singapore’s best soufflé.

#1 CUT

Served with a scoop of with gianduja chocolate gelato, CUT by Wolfgang Puck’s Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé (S$24) is pure unadulterated joy.

10 Bayfront Avenue
#B1-71 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 8517
Sun to Thu: 6pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

#2 DB BISTRO

db Bistro changes its soufflé depending on the season. Over the past two years, we have sampled several variations, such as Vanilla Soufflé with spicy mango sorbet, and Chestnut Soufflé with blackcurrant sorbet.

Currently, the chef is serving a Durian Soufflé with mangosteen sorbet, as well as a Chocolate Soufflé with vanilla ice cream on the special menu which rotates periodically. No matter what flavour it is, db Bistro’s soufflés (S$15) are always excellent.

10 Bayfront Avenue
#B1-48 Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 8525
Mon to Fri (Lunch): 12pm – 5pm
Sat & Sun (Brunch): 11am – 5pm
Sun & Mon (Dinner): 5.30pm – 10pm
Tue to Sat (Dinner): 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

#3 HOSHINO COFFEE

Known for its hand-dripped coffee, this popular Japanese coffee chain offers two versions – vanilla soufflé (S$9.80) and matcha soufflé (S$9.80). Top up S$0.50 for a softee, it is truly lovely.

68 Orchard Road
#03-84 Plaza Singapura
Tel: +65 6338 3277
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

#4 LAURENT BERNARD CHOCOLATIER

Laurent Bernard has four different soufflés ($16.50). The chocolate soufflé with raspberry sherbet is good, but for something different, try the lemon flavoured soufflé.

#01-11 The Pier at Robertson Quay
80 Mohammad Sultan Road
Tel: +65 6235 9007
Mon: 6pm – 11pm
Tue to Thu: 1pm – 12 midnight
Fri & Sat: 1pm – 1am
Sun: 1pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#5 OPEN DOOR POLICY

Open Door Policy has many desserts with interesting flavours – such as caramel creme brulee, Christmas pudding with warm eggnog, and coconut cake with roast pineapple and coconut sorbet – but the one that you must try is its Chocolate Pistachio Soufflé with creame anglaise.

9 Yong Siak Street
Tel: +65 6221 9307
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 3.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Weekend brunch: 11am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

#6 OSIA

One of our favourite restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa, Osia’s Macadamia Soufflé with crunchy praline and banana custard is a decadent treat.

Level 2, World Square (Resorts World Sentosa)
8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 6688
Thu to Tue: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

#7 MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

If there was a contest for the biggest soufflé, Morton’s rendition (S$37) would definitely win top spot. Morton’s has four different options – chocolate, Grand Marnier, lemon and raspberry. While the chocolate soufflé is always a good idea, the gorgeous Grand Marnier soufflé will impress even the toughest critics.

5 Raffles Avenue
4F Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Tel: +65 6339 3740
Mon to Sat: 5.30pm – 11 pm
Sun: 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade/Esplanade

#8 THE WHITE RABBIT

One of the romantic restaurants in Singapore that we reserve for a special occasion, The White Rabbit at Dempsey has an array of delicious desserts. The Crepes Suzette flambeed tableside is always a popular choice, but if you must also save room for its White Chocolate Souffle (S$18) served with a dense chocolate ice cream.

39C Harding Road
Dempsey Singapore
Tel: +65 6473 9965

#9 WOOLOOMOOLOO STEAKHOUSE

Another soufflé that we really like is the one from Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. With four different flavours - chocolate, raspberry, passionfruit and Grand Marnier – to choose from, you will be spoiled for choices. Wooloomooloo also has one of the best chocolate lava cakes in town.

2 Stamford Road
Level 3 Swissotel the Stamford
Tel: +65 6338 0261
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

For more recommendations, read our guide to Singapore’s Best Desserts.

Bistro Soori is one of those off-the-radar restaurants that you will never know of unless someone recommends it to you.

It is a cool, cosy, informal restaurant with a small open kitchen and a few tables, which makes you feel as though you are dining in a friend’s place. The prices aren’t too high (although not too low, either), and you can have a good meal without spending ridiculous money.

The meal that we had at Bistro Soori was a revelation. The food was simple and unpretentious, prepared with just enough care that you know you are dining at a restaurant where Chef Benjamin McBride and his team take their food seriously.

At lunch time, they offer a great set lunch at $39 (you can also choose to order ala carte); and during dinner, they have a different menu with slightly higher prices, and it ranges from $15-21 for starters, $25-39 for main courses, and $12 for desserts. There’s also the option of ‘Omakase‘, with 5 course at $105, and 6 course at $130.

The menu at Bistro Soori is simple, with a few selection under each category. For starters, you can choose between Scallop with truffle Vinaigrette ($19) and Duck Rillette ($15). You will also be tempted by the Karaage Fried Prawn ($18) and Slow Roasted Pork Belly ($18). I did.

For main courses, the Roasted Pork Tenderloin ($28) sounds good on its own, but you will eventually want to go for either the Brown Butter Maine Lobster ($38) or Rack of Lamb ($34); or both. Desserts too, are special. Pandan Souffle ($12), Almond Milk Panna Cotta ($12), and Cognac Creme Brulee ($12) will make sure that you end the meal on a sugar high.

If you’re one of those people that likes to watch their food prepared, the bar counter is just the place for you.

Together with a glass of champagne, the Karaage Fried Prawn with Cherry Tomato ($18) was a great way for us to start the meal.

While I liked the pairing of poached pair with foie gras, I thought that the Foie Gras Duo ($21) was only decent. I probably had better foie gras before. Or maybe because it was overshadowed by the other starter – Slow Roasted Pork Belly ($18), which without a doubt, was the highlight. It was by far one of the best roasted pork belly I’ve had.

We also thoroughly enjoyed the Slow Baked Salmon ($34) with corn pudding. A slightly different rendition of the Slow Baked Salmon (with corn, chilli, shallot, lime) is available on the set lunch menu.

Among the main courses that we had, my favourite was the Rack of Lamb ($34). I’m sure the staff thought I was some sort of hungry ghost the way I attacked it, but it was really quite good.

The Beef Duo ($39) is the best way to enjoy the best of both worlds. The steak was fair, but nothing to write home about.

Like how all good meals end with desserts, we had Chocolate Tart ($12) with lemon curd and Pandan Souffle ($12). The Chocolate Tart came highly recommended, but we didn’t like it as we felt that it was too dense and heavy; not something that you would want to eat after a heavy meal. Thankfully, we had the Souffle to save the day. It was magnificent: the pandan flavour was fascinating and the souffle was done just right.

Since I went to Bistro Soori for dinner a while back, I’ve been recommending it to my friends. It was one of the best meals that I had in 2011, and I think you will like it too. Reservations are highly recommended.

Singapore Food Blog Review
Bistro Soori
2 Teck Lim Road, Singapore
(Near Outram/Tanjong Pagar)
Tel: +65 6438 3802

Note: This was an invited media tasting.