Maybe one of your dream destinations is Switzerland, where you get to enjoy a warm cheese fondue in a cable car while overlooking the white snowy mountains with the love of your life or tasting some rösti for breakfast made the Swiss-way.

Sadly, not all of us have the luxury or the time to travel all the way there.

But hey, don’t fret! Because here in Singapore at Wursthans Switzerland, you can savour Swiss delicacies without breaking your bank and experience what Swiss locals have for their meals. This restaurant is just steps away from Paya Lebar MRT!

You get to Create Your Own Swiss Meal (from S$14.90) here and it comes with 1 Main + 2 Sides + 1 Sauce of your choice. We opted for Chicken Cheese Bratwurst with Signature Rösti and Spätzli topped with Sour Cream. Spätzli might be unfamiliar to most, but it is a type of pasta made with fresh eggs that can be found in countries such as Switzerland, Southern Germany and Austria.

The bratwurst was thick and had a firm bite, not too salty and the cheese was not overwhelming. As avid fans of gourmet sausages, we thought that this was a good sausage that we would gladly have for breakfast every day.

Different from the usual pasta, spätzli had a chewier texture and they were shaped like scrambled eggs. It was odd and bland-tasting at first, but after a few bites, the flavour of the eggs and flour slowly surfaced and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

The rösti was pan-fried to a beautiful golden brown, crispy outer layer. And you know it is a must to have rösti with sour cream, lots of it at it, for the full rösti experience!

The Swiss Rotisserie Chicken (S$16.90 for half, S$29.90 for whole) comes with oven roasted poulet, paprika marinade, oven roasted potatoes & veggies with white wine cream sauce.

Nicely roasted and seasoned, the poulet was full of flavours while still being extremely tender. It was paired with a white wine cream sauce that was light yet savoury.

A shoutout for the oven roasted potatoes and veggies because they were so yummy! The potatoes were fragrant, pillowy and had a nice outer char while the veggies were sweet, crunchy and juicy.

There are still many other types of Swiss sausages such as the Cervelat and Veal Bratwurst that are popular in Switzerland for you to try with their DIY option and there are other options such as sandwiches, salads and cheese fondue as well.

10 Paya Lebar Road
#01-13A Paya Lebar Quarter
Singapore 409057
Tel: +65 9058 0487
Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

The latest addition to Sunset Way’s cluster of F&B outlets is Summer Hill, a casual French dining bistro that took over the premises of The Tiny Roaster.

Helmed by Chefs Anthony Yeoh and Christopher Soh who used to work for the now-defunct Cocotte at Wanderlust Hotel, you can expect a straightforward menu that focuses on home-style dishes and comforting recipes when you are dining there. Special items and sides are on a weekly rotational basis to keep things exciting so you always have an excuse to go back for more.

For hearty and unpretentious French cuisine that will not break the bank, Summer Hill is indeed an up-and-coming dining destination that is worth checking out.

Boasting an open kitchen concept where you can watch the chefs whip up your meals, Summer Hill is an intimate bistro where diners do not have to pay for service or GST charges. The indoor seating is rather limited as the space is used for displaying their delectable range of French bakes.

The menu features quality French-inspired dishes but the crowd-pleaser is their Signature Roast Chicken (Half – S$23, Whole – S$45). Using only hormone and antibiotic-free birds, the chickens are marinated in creamy herb butter to produce a pronounced flavour which made it brilliant on its own.

The herb butter keeps the meat extremely moist and juicy while crisping the chicken skin to a lovely shade of golden brown. Brown gravy that is made from the chicken bones is given as an accompaniment for the roast chicken to boost the overall flavour.

Another favourite at the bistro is the Croque Monsieur (S$17.50).

What appears to be an ordinary plate of toast is actually grilled sourdough bread that is jazzed up with ham, swiss cheese, bechamel sauce and dijon mustard. The combination of savoury ingredients and tangy mustard worked beautifully together and one bite was all it took for us to sing praises of the chef’s expert culinary skills.

Fans of cheese will enjoy the generous portion of mild-tasting melted swiss cheese atop the grilled sandwich. This hearty dish is perfect for fast lunches or dinner on a busy night.

Other options on their menu include Freshly Baked Croissants (S$1.90 each), Quiche a la Christina (S$8), Dark Chocolate Tart (S$8) and a neat range of premium craft beers brewed by Rye and Pint and locally-made cocktails by Sunday Punch.

The French bistro also offers private meal services soon that can cater from two to 12 pax so you can host dinner parties at home without the mess.

Summer Hill
106 Clementi Street 12
#01-62
Singapore 120106
Tel: +65 6251 5337
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Clementi