Established in 1965, Kelim Dakdoritang is a famous Korean spicy chicken hotpot chain with more than 50 outlets in South Korea and it has opened its first outlet in Singapore at Serangoon Gardens.

The speciality spicy chicken stew restaurant is brought in to Singapore by Lee Seongmin is the son of Kelim Dakdoritang’s founder.

Dakdoritang, or Korean spicy chicken stew, is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling chunks of chicken with potatoes, rice cakes vegetables, spices and gochujang. What makes Kelim Dakdoritang’s rendition different is the additional of a copious amount of chopped garlic and leek.

Kelim Dakdoritang serves their Korean spicy chicken stew in the form of a hotpot and you can choose to add on more toppings including rice cake, sausage, mushrooms, and quail eggs.

The Korean spicy chicken stew was actually not as spicy as it looked; it had the right amount of spice with a strong garlicky taste.

For carbs, you can choose from Kalguksu (Korean knife cut noodles), Udon, or Ramyeon.

End your meal with their Fried Rice (S$8), a typical Korean ‘dessert’. The staff will fry rice, seaweed, sesame oil, and kimchi with the remaining stew in the hotpot at your table.

This is definitely not the place to go on a first date. But if you love spicy Korean stews, check out Kelim Dakdoritang the next time you are in Serangoon Gardens.

Kelim Dakdoritang
14B Kensington Park Rd
Singapore 557265
Tel: +65 6241 4241

Tanjong Pagar—also known as Korea Town in Singapore—has no lack of Korean restaurants and you may be lost on where to start.

But if you are looking at an all-you-can-eat buffet option for K-BBQ, then Sin Manbok is one to go to. At S$29++per pax, you get unlimited portions of meat, two pieces of Korean fried chicken (for each diner) in your preferred flavour, a Korean stew to share, a side of tteokbokki and ramyeon, and another side of Korean pancake. Do note that the buffet option is only available during lunch.

At just S$29++ per person for lunch, you get quite a spread and despite the portions being relatively small, we were actually very stuffed from eating a bit of everything that is included in the buffet.

For the lunch buffet, you get unlimited portions of meat, two pieces of Korean fried chicken in your preferred flavour, a stew to share, a side of tteokbokki and ramyeon, and another side of Korean pancake. What did we say about being full from eating a bit of everything?

On the unlimited meat menu, there are marinated chicken, beef brisket, sliced pork belly and marinated pork short ribs.

Out of the four meat options, our favourite was the thinly sliced 2mm Pork Belly.

Each diner gets 2 pieces of Korean fried chicken and you can choose from seasoned chicken, soy chicken, fried chicken or a mixture of seasoned and soy chicken.

The restaurant will portion the stew according to the number of diners. We had the Kimchi Jjigae and it was full of flavours and very addictive.

Stir-fried tteokbokki with ramyeon.

Sin Manbok Korean BBQ Buffet
81 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088502
Tel: +65 6221 7030

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Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ along Kreta Ayer Road offers a Korean BBQ buffet with unlimited meats, sides and steamed eggs at only S$27.90++/pax on weekdays.

What we love most about Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ is that the Korean restaurant uses charcoal grill instead of the usual gasoline grill. That sure makes a lot of difference to our meats!

This small outlet is just like any usual Korean BBQ place—round communal tables that are surrounded by kimchi and side dishes (free flow), all your sauces and chilli, and loud Korean pop songs on repeat mode. They use beef and pork belly from USA and Australia, as well as chicken that is sourced locally.

Don Dae Bak’s Korean BBQ Buffet includes:

• Beef Bulogi
• Beef Brisket
• Pork Belly
• Spicy Pork Belly
• Shoulder Loin
• Marinated Shoulder Loin
• Marinated Chicken
• Spicy Marinated Chicken
• Korean sides
• Steamed eggs

Other than the meats, the Korean BBQ buffet also comes with six free-flow Korean sides and unlimited steamed eggs.

The cherry on top is the pocket around the grill, where egg custard is poured and steamed egg is made. It is so simple, yet nothing short of comforting; just like the great Korean BBQ meals we’ve had in Seoul, though more often than not, steamed egg is a free dish they offer to diners.

Don Dae Bak Korean BBQ Restaurant
35 Kreta Ayer Rd
Singapore 089000
Tel: +65 6226 1727
Weekday: S$27.90++/pax, weekend S$29.9++/pax

Known for serving affordable and authentic Korean dishes, Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant has closed down its original outlet at The Cathay recently and it has officially opened its new location at Bukit Panjang Plaza on 21 Dec 2021.

Ajumma’s is a casual Korean eatery where you can get Korea homestyle cooking minus the frills (and service charge).

Most of the dishes on Ajumma’s menu are affordably priced under S$10 and they include options such as Chicken Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Spicy Ramyeon, and House-Smoked Mackerel.

The Beef Bulgogi (S$10.50) set comes with plump white rice and an assortment of small side dishes. The marinated grilled beef was juicy and savoury, best eaten with rice to balance the saltiness.

The Kimchi Ramyeon (S$8.90+) has a generous portion of noodles, meat, tofu and vegetables.

The opening of Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant at Bukit Panjang Plaza is definitely great news for those who are staying in the west of Singapore.

Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant
1 Jelebu Road
#03-10A Bukit Panjang Plaza
Singapore 677743

Walking down Craig Road in Tanjong Pagar, it would be easy to miss the unassuming Kko Chi Bar, a Korean BBQ skewer restaurant. It took us quite awhile to find the restaurant as it was tucked away in a corner with a signboard featuring only Korean words. However, our little adventure to Kko Chi Bar was just so worth it.

The restaurant is run by a Korean owner who spent most of his early life in China, hence the menu has a very distinct Chinese influence. Each table has an interesting auto-rotating BBQ machine where you can simply place the skewers on and the machine rolls each skewer periodically to ensure that the meats and vegetables are cooked evenly.

The menu is pretty straightforward with a huge variety of skewers and other classic Korean dishes that you would find at any Korean restaurant. You can either pick from the a la carte menu or go for the value-for-money skewer sets.

The Set A (2 pax, S$45) is a great choice for those dining in a pair as it features a whopping 24 skewers that you can enjoy. The set includes–Chicken Skewers, Marbled Beef Skewers, Lamb Skewers, Sliced Lamb Chop Skewers, Pork Belly Skewers, Pork Belly with Enoki Mushroom, Shishamo Skewers, Grilled Mushroom Skewers, Garlic Moss Skewers and Mushroom Skewers.

Each set comes with banchan such as Kimchi and white rice to complement the skewers. You will also be served 2 condiments, a non-spicy dry dip and a sweet and spicy Korean-style chilli sauce. Each skewer was delicious but the spicy Lamb Skewers were a stand-out.

The lamb is dry-rubbed with Szechuan-style spices that reminded us of good ol’ Ma La Xiang Guo. The gaminess of the lamb is rid completely as the spices complement the juicy meat outstandingly well.

Kko Chi Bar
10 Craig Rd
Singapore 089670
Tel: +65 9730 4433
Daily: 6pm to 3pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

If you are craving for authentic Korean food after having binge-watched a whole series of K-dramas, Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant might just be the perfect place to head to.

Situated just a 3-minute walk away from Tanjong Pagar MRT station along Peck Seah Street, Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant offers some of the best Korean cuisines in Singapore. They serve a tantalising collection of Korean fare, ranging from barbecue meats to stews and Korean fried chicken.

The spacious interior of Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant makes it the perfect place for a casual meal with family and friends or even group gatherings. This Korean restaurant is well-furnished and has a homely feel, atop the authentic taste of their Korean cuisine. It is no wonder that this place is frequented by many Koreans!

In addition, Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant has several private dining rooms fit for small private functions.

JAEYUL-BOSAM WRAPPED KIMCHI WITH PORK

Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant boasts this dish as their signature dish and there is no doubt why. Use the lettuce to wrap the pork belly as well as the kimchi which had fresh oysters hidden beneath it—the taste of each component complemented each other, making this dish pleasantly balanced.

SPICY SAUSAGE STEW

No Korean dining experience will ever be truly completed without army stew. The Spicy Sausage Stew (S$38 / S$48) that we had was absolutely delicious—the savoury yet slightly tangy broth definitely did not disappoint, although it was milder than those that you’d usually get elsewhere.

Indeed, it is hard to go wrong with army stew—we would gladly finish this huge portion of army stew at Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant!

ASSORTMENT OF AUTHENTIC KOREAN DISHES

One would be glad to hear that the menu at Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant is as extensive as it can get. Take your pick from their wide array of options, including Korean Fried Chicken (S$20 for half, S$36 for whole), Korean Seafood Pancake (S$19) and Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap!

If you are with a group of friends, opt for their sharing portions for their Korean BBQ and barbeque your own meats to get the full Korean dining experience! Their Seasoned Prime Rib (S$33) should not be missed!

Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant may not be the most affordable Korean restaurant you can find in Singapore, but rest assured that they definitely do not compromise on the quality of their food. Given the authenticity and quality of their food, Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant is definitely worth a try.

Cho-won Garden Korean Restaurant
2, Peck Seah Street
Singapore 079305
Tel: +65 6225 1317
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

Bringing you the authentic tastes of Korea in a posh setting is Kimchi Korean restaurant, a diner situated in Suntec City Convention Tower. This restaurant was highly raved about a few years back for their “handsome Korean boss who looked like a celebrity”, Haden Hee, who worked as a part-time model and actor.

That aside, Kimchi Korean Restaurant is well-known for their reasonably priced Korean cuisine in a refined setting. With their kitchen being manned by 100% South Korean chefs, the food at Kimchi Korean Restaurant is as authentic as it can get.

Here’s everything we loved about Kimchi Korean Restaurant, which includes free-flow side dishes with every meal.

ENJOY KOREAN CUISINE IN STYLE

Walk past this Korean restaurant at Suntec City Convention Tower and you’d definitely get a whiff of their alluring kimchi broth. Just the smell of it will kick up some Korean food cravings and tempt you to walk in for a meal.

Dine in style in this classy Korean restaurant—the spacious, elegant restaurant is a perfect setting for catch-ups with your buddies or a family meal!

CLASSIC KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI BIBIMBAP

We just had to order the classic—Korean Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap (S$15.90). The thinly sliced beef was flavorful and well-marinated. Served in a sizzling hot stone bowl, this bowl of beef bulgogi bibimbap is well complemented with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a kick-ass Korean chilli paste.

KIMCHI DAE-JI KALBI JJIM

If you are in a group, we suggest you opt for one of their Kimchi Jjim for sharing. Although served with only 2 bowls of rice, one serving of this Kimchi stew will be good to share amongst a group of 3-4 pax!

We dug into this portion of Slow-cooked Pork Ribs with Braised Kimchi (S$49.90) and there was a chock full of ingredients in there, and it includes slow-cooked pork ribs, kimchi, enoki mushroom, and wild rocket salad.

Served with a side of Korean ramyeon, this is a definitely tummy-filler and a very hearty one at that!

SAMGYETANG

Their soups, Ginseng Chicken Soup in particular, tasted so comforting that it felt like home. This unassuming bowl of Ginseng Chicken Soup (S$17.90) features half a spring chicken, complemented with jujube red dates and gingko nuts that attributes to the subtle nutty flavours of the ginseng soup.

Peel off some of that tender chicken and dip it into the side serving of salt and pepper mix for a greater flavour kick.

CRISPY POTATO CHEESE PANCAKE

Their Crispy Potato Cheese Pancake (S$13.90) is a good option if you are looking for a side to share. Topped with a fried egg and parmesan cheese, this savoury dish is simple but very tasty.

Look forward to many other side dishes that you can enjoy too. This includes their Traditional Korean Kimchi Pancake (S$13.90), Korean Seafood and Spring Onion Pancake (S$14.90), Kimchi Cheese Egg Pancake (S$14.90) and many more.

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Kimchi Korean Restaurant
3 Temasek Boulevard #02-387
Suntec City Convention Tower
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6337 7811
Mondays to Fridays: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Weekends: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

The Upper Thomson enclave is regarded by many as a foodie’s haven; you’d never go hungry there.

With so many food options to choose from and quite a number of eateries that open late into the night, you will never be short of options at any time of the day. From local delights to slightly more posh nosh and a smorgasbord of cafes and ice cream parlours, Upper Thomson is easily one of our favourite neighbourhoods to stuff ourselves silly at.

The food scene here is rather dynamic with eateries opening and closing as the months go by. If you are unsure of where to start, here is our comprehensive guide to 29 food places in Upper Thomson.

ALL THE BATTER

Weekends just got “all the batter” (all the better) with their exclusive Avocado Dessert Menu featuring highlights such as avocado cakes, smoothies and Avocado Milk Balls! Before you rush down to All The Batter at Jasmine Road—off Upper Thomson road—do note that it is open only during the weekends.

17 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park
Singapore 576585
Tel: +65 8510 6313
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

AUNTIE KIM’S KOREAN RESTAURANT

One of the longest standing Korean restaurants in the neighbourhood, Auntie Kim’s sees a relatively large pool of regular clientele who constantly return for its delicious Korean fare.

Although a tad pricey, what you can expect from this humble establishment is a wide array of comforting stews, soups and even barbecue options that are just perfect for cold, rainy days.

265 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574392
Tel: +65 6452 2112
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

BAKER’S BREW STUDIO

Baker’s Brew Studio is a sanctuary for the baking enthusiasts in Singapore. Looking for a birthday cake? Look no further! Baker’s Brew is Singapore’s leading cake specialist.

Choose from their wide selection of artisanal bakes and if you are feeling adventurous enough, sign up for one of their baking classes too!

246H Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6493 2246
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

BAN LEONG WAH HOE SEAFOOD

Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood is packed with hungry diners daily and its slight inaccessibility is clearly not a deterrent as foodies would travel all the way there just to satisfy their seafood and zi char cravings.

Besides their famous chilli crabs and black pepper crabs, Ban Leong Wah Hoe is also renowned for their mouthwatering zi char. They have the best Har Cheong Gai (prawn paste chicken wings) in Singapore.

122/124 Casuarina Road
Singapore 579510
Tel: +65 6455 2824
Mon to Thu: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

BROWNICE ITALIAN VEGAN ICE CREAM & KITCHEN

Brownice is a restaurant and ice cream parlour that promises 100% vegan food, making it quite a rare find in Singapore.

As much as sceptics will go on about how vegan ice cream is not an ‘authentic’ dessert, we beg to differ. Their ice cream still packs the rich and creamy qualities of any typical ice cream.

8 Sin Ming Road, #01-03
Sin Ming Centre,
Singapore 575628
Tel: +65 6456 6431
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

CASUARINA CURRY

Casuarina Curry is hugely popular among the morning breakfast crowd for several good reasons. For one, they manage to nail the basics every time, whipping up crispy roti prata accompanied with a hearty fish or mutton curry.

Their ability to keep prices relatively low—considering how large their portion sizes are—is another reason why this humble prata shop has managed to retain a loyal customer base after all this time.

136 & 138 Casuarina Road
Tel: +65 6455 9093
Daily: 7am – 12am
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

COLUMBUS COFFEE CO.

Situated amidst the hustle and bustle of Upper Thomson Road is a brand new addition to Singapore’s cafe scene—Columbus Coffee Co.

Managed by the same people behind Atlas Coffeehouse and Lunar Coffee Brewers, Columbus Coffee Co. is a stylish new brunch concept that delivers a straightforward menu with exceptional yet not overly-pretentious dishes and a curated selection of coffee brews. Coffee aficionados may be interested to know that the coffee beans are roasted by Two Degrees North Coffee Co.

220 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574352
Tel: +65 6253 6024
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

DAAWAT TANDOORI

If you ever find yourself craving for a solid tandoori or even some North Indian sweets, Daawat Tandoori is the place you go to. Their kitchen is formed by a team of professional chefs from India so you can bet that their food is as authentic as it can get.

Some of the must-haves include their butter chicken as well as their assorted naan and tandoori meat offerings. For dessert, consider the gulab jamun, a milk-based dessert that swims in a rose flavoured sugar syrup.

207 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574346
Tel: +65 6822 3716
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

EDWIN & COOKS

Run by a team of experienced chefs from a multitude of culinary backgrounds, Edwin & Cooks started off as a kitchen and storage space for private chef services for parties and events and has since opened up their own bistro.

Some must-try items include the Sloppy Joes Dog (S$12) as well as the oh-so-sinful Chicken Burger (S$16) that features a crispy fried chicken thigh, generously slathered with their homemade buffalo wing and cheddar cheese sauce.

11 Sin Ming Road, #01-13
Thomson V Two
Singapore 575629
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri: 11am – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

FATBOY’S THE BURGER BAR

At Fat Boy’s, it’s either go fat or go home.

The massiveness of their burgers is what makes this burger joint most attractive. Indulge in the sinful Fat Bastard (S$19.80); double beef patties, extra thick bacon, cheesy cheddar and a fried egg in between the fluffy sesame buns, or challenge the chef’s creation with the ‘Build Your Own Burger’ option.

187 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6252 8780
Mon to Thu: 4pm – 12am
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

HABITAT COFFEE

Habitat Coffee needs no further introduction. It is easily the most popular cafe along the Upper Thomson stretch. While Habitat’s food remains subjective to those with discerning palates, it certainly serves one of the better coffees in Singapore. They are passionate about bringing different coffee blends of varying origins and each dine-in coffee is complemented with a caramel biscuit.

223 Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6456 2567
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

LITTLE PART 1 CAFÉ

Little Part 1 Café is an indie cafe tucked away on the obscure Jasmine Road, situated among big bungalows off the main road. In a nutshell, they serve up comfort food from chicken and waffles to buffalo wings and decent coffee.

Beer aficionados get excited because they also house some rare Trappist beers from Belgium.

15 Jasmine Rd
Singapore 576584
Tel: +65 6451 7553
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 12am
Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

MANEKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

New to the bustling food enclave, taking over what used to be Nunsongyee Koran Dessert Cafe, Maneko Japanese Restaurant is a cosy, 30-seater eatery that serves quick, fuss-free Japanese delights ranging from sashimi, sushi, donburi, soba, udon and a huge selection of sides.

227 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574359
Tel: +65 6909 5401
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

MENG’S KITCHEN

Meng’s Kitchen is opened till 4.30am daily and 99% of its customers are there for their heavenly bak chor mee (minced pork noodles).

Despite the abundance of bak chor mee options all over Singapore, our love for Meng’s Bak Chor Mee remains loyal and sturdy.

246B Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6455 4890
Mon to Sat: 9.30am – 4.30am
Sun: 9.30am – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

ONE MAN COFFEE

One Man Coffee is a speciality coffee concept that focuses on the art of the espresso. They share the premise with French eatery, Garçons, which operates in the evening once the humble coffee shop closes. As stunning as their humble brews and latte art are, we absolutely love their food as well.

Their Gashaus Eggs and Berries French Toast is a crowd favourite and just what you’d need for that weekend brunch.

215R Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574349
Tel: +65 9658 1685
Daily: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Marymount 

PACAMARA BOUTIQUE COFFEE ROASTERS

This coffee shop that sits on the edge of the Upper Thomson stretch has a menu of salads and brunch items, wonderful coffee and a variety of hipster bottled drinks as well.

Their truffle fries are by far one of the best we have ever had and makes an excellent side item. Other stellar dishes to consider include their Chicken Mushroom Mac & Cheese (S$17.50), Slow Cooked Ox Cheek (S$24) as well as their Blueberry Pancakes (S$17.50).

185 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574333
Daily: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

PARKER KOREAN RESTAURANT

Parker boasts a homey, no-frills vibe that is great for family dinners. Compared to Auntie Kim’s, this Korean eatery is more affordable. While it looks unassuming, do not let its dodgy exterior intimidate you.

They serve up a massive variety of yummy Korean dishes and stews that ooze comfort especially during cold days.

209 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574347
Tel: +65 6251 2606
Daily: 11am – 3.30pm, 5pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

PASTA J

What initially began as a hawker stall that used to focus on a small variety of dishes and their signature bottled pesto is now a full-service restaurant where you can find excellent pasta and unconventional dishes such as Ultimate Kaya Toast and Western-inspired dumplings.

Dogs are allowed on the premises in the restaurant (although they do not have a menu for your furballs) so feel free to bring your four-legged pals along as well.

205 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574345
Tel: +65 9004 1800
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Marymount

PEPERONI PIZZERIA @ THOMSON

At Peperoni Pizzeria, all their pies are cooked traditionally in a wood-fired oven and topped generously with fresh ingredients and this is no different at their Upper Thomson outlet.

From the classic pancetta that features cured bacon, sliced tomatoes and an egg to their newer chilli crab pizza, there is bound to be something fit for your palate.

267 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574394
Tel: +65 6509 1575
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

PHO VIET

A relatively new addition to the slew of cafes and eateries in Upper Thomson, this humble Vietnamese eatery—situated along the same stretch where Maneko Japanese Restaurant and One Man Coffee are located at—serves up hearty bowls of pho as well as a variety of rice dishes. Though not the best we’ve tasted, they are the only Vietnamese joint in the whole of Upper Thomson.

215M Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 8518 0090
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

SCISSOR CUT CURRY RICE

For rustic and affordable grub that spells hearty but isn’t something fit for the ‘gram’, Scissor-Cut Curry Rice is the place to go.

Choose from their wide selection of ingredients and watch as the cook cuts them up into all sorts of odd shapes and sizes. The finale comes when the thick curry is ladled over to give you what is probably the most soul-satisfying meal you will ever have.

244p Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574369
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

OMOTÉ

Popular chirashi don eatery in Thomson Plaza, the humble Japanese joint had recently moved into a much bigger space on level 2, adopting its new name, Omoté. Their awesome value-for-money Bara Chirashi Don is a must-try. But do not be fooled by its unbelievably affordable price tag because what you get are insanely thick cubes of fish and a generous amount of Japanese rice.

No doubt the queues might be off-putting, but we assure you it is definitely worth the wait!

#01-22/30, 301 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574408
Tel: +65 9450 1020
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon to Sun: 11.45am – 2.15pm, 5.45pm – 9.15pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

THRIVE

New to Upper Thomson Road’s cluster of vibrant cafes and eateries is Thrive, a new boho-themed cafe that specialises in artisanal coffee, loaded healthy toasts and acai bowls—or should we say cups. They are a joint collaboration between Boxgreen and An Acai Affair and the very first one to set up shop.

215B Upper Thomson Road,
Singapore 574349
Tel: +65 9688 9211
Sun to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

THE ROTI PRATA HOUSE

One of the best crispy roti prata according can be found right in The Roti Prata House. The pratas here strike a perfect balance between crispy and fluffy which we absolutely adore.

Sweet pratas such as kaya pratas and strawberry pratas are also available. Other mains include nasi briyani and mee goreng in endless variations. The Roti Prata house opens till as late as 4am on Fridays and Saturday,s which makes it an ideal supper place.

246 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574370
Sun to Thu: 7am – 2am
Fri & Sat: 7am – 4am
Nearest Station: Marymount

THUS COFFEE

Nestled in the Sembawang Hills Estate neighbourhood is Thus Coffee, a chic cafe that offers stellar grain bowls, pasta, brunch, hearty stews and coffee.

Not only that, coffee aficionados can take pleasure in knowing that their coffee beans are freshly roasted in-house—something often overlooked at many cafes in Singapore.

Thus Coffee
4 Jalan Kuras
Singapore 577723
Tel: +65 8411 7565
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

TOMOE JAPANESE CUISINE

From their early beginnings in 1990, Tomoe Japanese Cuisine is a cosy eatery that has a menu of bento sets, udon and sashimi.

They may not possess anything unique but what you can definitely bank on is decent Japanese food when you do not want to be part of the queues for Japanese restaurants in town.

263 Upper Thomson Road, #01-01
Singapore 574390
Tel: +65 6732 7522
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

TUK WAN KITCHEN

Known for dishing out tasty Thai dishes with a slight local twist, it didn’t take long for Tuk Wan Kitchen to gain immense popularity among the residents of Upper Thomson.

Evenings often see a full house and just looking at their stellar line-up of tasty dishes from their deep-fried barramundi with a Thai-style sambal to their pimped up mango sticky rice, we can see why.

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10 Jalan Leban
Singapore 577551
Tel: +65 6748 9909
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

WILDER MANN GERMAN RESTAURANT BAR

Set in a quaint stretch of old shophouses along Upper Thomson Road, Wilder Mann has been decorated to reproduce a unique German atmosphere, where you and your friends can have a solid time over beers and good old German food.

Fridays and Saturdays are pork knuckle days so be sure to snag those bad boys quick before they run out.

906 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 787110
Tel: +65 9879 9544
Mon to Fri: 6pm – 11.45pm
Sat: 6pm – 1am
Sun: 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

WORD CAFE

Word Cafe is a Muslim-owned cafe that exudes hipster-esque vibes. They are also very popular for their rainbow bagels.

But aside from being pretty to look at, they are also used in a variety of tasty burgers. Their Handsome Burg (S$20) is an absolute show stopper.

906 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 787110
Tel: +65 9742 9224
(Closed on Mondays)
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

WONG CHIEW EATING HOUSE

Despite being around for over a decade now, this humble corner coffee shop hasn’t gotten much limelight, but trust us when we say that these folks are worth a visit. Opened 24-hours a day, they dish out anything from roast meat, various rice and noodle dishes, dim sum as well as their signature Kampung Chicken.

19 Sembawang Road
Singapore 779075
Tel: +65  6456 6838
Nearest Station: Khatib/ Yio Chu Kang

Fans of Korean food would know that Tanjong Pagar is home to many authentic Korean restaurants and popular Korean barbecue joints. The latest addition to Tras Street is Daegweol, a new Korean restaurant that opened discreetly in August.

Those who enjoy hearty, traditional Korean dishes will find Daegweol right up their alley—their straightforward menu focuses on Korean delicacies such as Galbi-Tang (beef short ribs soup) and Suyuk (pork belly).

Daegweol also offers affordable lunch sets starting from S$16++. As the restaurant is currently still in soft launch, diners can expect an updated menu in coming months.

Taking over the premise of the now-defunct May May, Daegweol has a similar refined interior which boasts polished marble tables and a sleek counter bar right at the back of the hall.

The modern restaurant’s soft ambient lighting, crawling greens and wooden furnishing help to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for business lunches with clients, a romantic date with your significant other and even a gathering with large groups of friends.

We dropped by for their weekday lunch sets and the first thing that caught our eye was the Galbi-Tang (lunch – S$18++, dinner – S$26). For those who are not familiar with Korean cuisine, Galbi-Tang is beef short-rib soup and it is a favourite among Koreans.

The intense beef flavours from Daegweol’s Galbi-Tang is a result of simmering beef short-ribs for a total of six hours before they are served to diners. We pulled the tender meat off the bone easily and sang praises of its robust flavours. Other ingredients you can find in the soup are radish, leeks, glass noodles and stripped slice eggs.

Their Suyuk with Rice Set (lunch – S$16++, dinner – S$24++) came with six pieces of boiled pork, pork soup, healthy multigrain rice and fresh lettuce. The chewy boiled pork slices may be too tough for some but we felt that it went well in a wrap with seasoned bean paste. Wash it all down with refreshing light pork broth.

All main dishes come with free-flow ban chan such as kimchi, fried anchovies, tamagoyaki amongst others. We ordered a few rounds of the tamagoyaki which had bits of crunchy carrot for extra textures.

Apart from what we tried, the menu currently has three other main dishes—Suyuk, DweaJi-GukBap (pork bone soup) and NaeJang-GukBap (stuffed pork organ rolls). If you are up for some desserts, Daegweol has a range of bingsu, Green Teaffogato and Hotteok.

Daegweol
65 Tras Street
Singapore 079004
Tel: +65 6222 1828
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

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