Joanna James
Keong Saik Road is a diner's paradise. There is no shortage of Michelin-starred restaurants, chefs and creative mixologists here. Once a run-down red-light district, the street has experienced a drastic change and is the one place all foodies must visit while in Singapore. Check out some of these options the next time you find yourself in Singapore.
Lime House is located at 2 Jiak Chuan Road which serves incredible Jamaican food. Get together with your family or a group of friends and visit this restaurant serving delicious food. You can't go wrong if you order classic Caribbean dishes like crispy plantain chips, seafood tostones, and spiced rum dip. A few of the Lime House specialities include their Jamaican jerk chicken, beef patties, ackee and salt fish and fried breadfruit.
Esquina at number 16 Jiak Chuan Road is the best place to be for an all-out Spanish tapas feast.
The two-storied restaurant has a vintage feel. Its open kitchen serves a menu filled with popular Spanish favourites like lobster paella and chorizo croquetas. If you fancy something more adventurous their menu includes all kinds of dishes you're bound to like. Another reason to visit is that it's only a 2-minute walk away from the Working Capitol on Keong Saik Road. Its convenient location makes it an ideal spot for your midday lunch break.
Located on Keong Saik Road 01-06, this modern and hip French cafe has been around for over a decade and is still as popular as ever. You can imagine how good it is by its long queues during midday when people crave their prix fixe meals. At dinnertime, the restaurant serves up gastronomic French mains and gourmet sharing platters, such as the razor clams and hearty dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon. They have an excellent wine menu, so don't forget to ask for recommendations to complement your meal.
Located at 7 Keong Saik Road Singapore, Wine and Chef is the place to be if you like Italian food. Their excellent wine menu can be paired with a gourmet cheese platter or charcuterie platter. If you are after a hearty Italian meal, pasta dishes like cacio-pepe and pasta alle vongole are an ideal choice. Finish your Italian feast with some creamy gelato or an interesting take on a classic Italian dessert, an Earl Grey tea-infused version of tiramisu.
Located at 5 Teck Lim Road, this cushy and sophisticated restaurant specialises in the finest Mediterranean dishes in Singapore. They have an incredible wine menu as well, to pair up your meals with the finest of Italian wines - the best on this side of Asia, whether it's in a restaurant in Wan Chai or a hospitality partner of the likes of Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong.
Thevar at 9 Keong Saik Road, Singapore is a fine dining restaurant serving Indian cuisine. You can find traditional fare and modern takes on dishes that specialize in culinary creativity. The open kitchen concept allows you to sit at the bar and watch the chefs as they prepare an assortment of dishes from six to eight-course set menus. Before ending your meal, don't forget to try out their banana coconut ice cream served with rum-soaked pineapple. A taste combination you won't forget anytime soon!
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