Who said eateries can’t have split personalities? Two-in-one eateries exhibit one theme during the day and switches to a completely different one as soon as the sun sets. We’re not solely talking about a mere transformation in ambience or design; these eateries switch up their entire menu as well.

If you are baffled by the possibility of a yong tau foo stall morphing into a spunky tapas bar, don’t be. These eateries with dual personalities are meant to astound. No one will blame you if you think you’ve strolled into an entirely new dimension.

In this post, we’ve compiled a list of two-in-one eateries in Singapore you’ll definitely find yourself either immersed or lost in.

#1 BINCHO AT HUABEE

Step into Huabee Kopitiam during the day and you’ll think to yourself, “Ah, just another traditional mee pok stall.”

It disappears as soon as the clock strikes 6, the interiors shift and Huabee transforms into Bincho—a Japanese Yakitori Bar for night owls to chill and unwind.

#01-19, 78 Moh Guan Terrace
Singapore 162078
Tel: +65 6438 4567
(Hua Bee) Tue to Sun: 12pm – 3pm
(Bincho) Tue to Sun: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Photo Credit: Crack & Press

#2 CRACK & PRESS / COPPER ON STANLEY

Begin your day with filling protein breakfast at Crack & Press, a Japanese-inspired eatery for your Japanese cuisine cravings. Wait until the sun’s down, we bet you’ll be happier to learn how it morphs into Copper on Stanley—a sake bar and a place for you to relish ricey goodness.

3 Stanley St
Singapore 068722
Tel: +65 6221 3639
(Crack & Press) Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 3pm
(Copper on Stanley) Mon to Sat: 5pm – late
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: koreanrestaurants

#3 DA BANG / DON’T TELL MAMA

Among the numerous bars lined along the Tanjong Pagar district sits Da Bang, a quaint Australian brunch and dessert coffeehouse with a Korean twist. And then, Da Bang’s transformation into Don’t Tell Mama—a Korean-Mexican Fusion Bistro at night—will be another reason to visit.

52 Tg Pagar Rd
Singapore 088473
Tel: +65 6221 3639
(Dabang) Daily: 7.30am – 5pm
(Don’t Tell Mama) Daily: 5pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

#4 DAPPER COFFEE CAFE / THE SPIFFY DAPPER

Dapper Coffee Cafe’s ‘Unicorn’s Tears’ is what got it famous. The coffeehouse may otherwise seem regular, but as soon as the clock strikes 6, the Spiffy Dapper takes its place with flashy ambience, vintage music and cocktails.

73 Amoy St, Second Floor
Singapore 069892
Tel: +65 8742 8908
(Dapper Coffee Café) Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
(The Spiffy Dapper) Mon to Thu: 5pm – 1am
Fri: 5pm – 2am
Sat: 6pm – 2am
Sun: 6pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: asiastyle

#5 FU LIN BAR & KITCHEN

Drop by Fu Lin Bar & Kitchen during lunch time and treat yourself to the eatery’s signature yong tau foo. What you probably don’t know is how the yong tau foo stations morph into a tapas bar at night to draw the after-office crowd.

127 Telok Ayer St
Singapore 068596
Tel: +65 6423 0311
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm
Sat: 5pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

#6 SHINKANSEN SALAD BAR / THE SECRET MERMAID

Popular among working adults, Shinkansen Salad Bar offers a healthy dose of protein and greens for a weekday brunch boost. Arrive at night and you’ll witness its transformation into The Secret Mermaid with alcohol and independent whisky on their tables.

10 Collyer Quay,
B1-08 Ocean Financial Centre,
Singapore 049315
Tel: +65 8722 4953
(Shinkansen Salad Bar) Mon to Fri: 11am – 6pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm
(The Secret Mermaid) Mon to Fri: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

A wallet-friendly dining establishment you should be taking note of is 73@Hillcrest—one of the many options along Greenwood Avenue.

73@Hillcrest is a coffee shop by day where diners can delight in their multi-cuisine menu and a bistro by night for a chill dinner and drinking session with your mates. Most of the items on their menu are kept below S$13 and there is no GST and service charge.

We popped by on a Sunday afternoon to check out their weekend brunch.

Visitors can choose to sit in the alfresco area or indoors, but do note that the bistro does not have air conditioning.

Avocado & Poached Egg (S$12.80) is the most popular brunch item on their menu and it is not hard to see why. The presentation alone is enough to win our hearts and it surely is a dream for all who are into food photography.

The poached egg was done to perfection with a ’Boomerang-worthy’, runny egg yolk that spilled out almost immediately. And we loved the generous portion of soft avocado and subtle hint of bitterness from the kale.

The Truffle Scramble Bacon Toast (S$8.80) came with soft, buttery scrambled eggs, crispy bacon sprinkled with truffle salt and toasted brioche.

Swing by on a weekend to enjoy other All-Day-Brunch items such as Pork in Duxelles with Brioche (S$11.80) and Caesar Salad but Prawns (S$13.80). There are also kid-friendly choices including Waffle Double Delight (S$7.80) and Scramble Toast (S$3.80).

Otherwise, opt for their regular lunch menu featuring their signature 73 Angus Burger (S$17.50) and Chilli Crab Linguine with Soft Shell (S$19.50).

If you are not planning to drive there, the bistro is about 15 minutes walk from Tan Kah Kee MRT Station.

73@Hillcrest
73 Hillcrest Road
Singapore 288945
Tel:+65 9694 5888
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11pm
Sat: 8.30am – 11pm
Sun: 8.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Tan Kah Kee