Enjoy quarantine cuisine in the comfort of your own home. You don’t really have a choice, anyway
COVID-19 has hit the world pretty hard, causing a series of unfortunate events everywhere. That includes the restaurant scene, which is currently suffering the consequences – yet again. A little goes a long way, and until we see freedom again (19 August 2021), here’s your chance to lend your support. Here’s an ever-growing list of our favourite restaurants that make fine dining at home a breeze.
Amò
Best known for: Its love of pizzas, hearty pasta and wood-fired grills.
What to order: Definitely the classic Bianca (buffalo mozzarella, garlic and oregano) or Romana (fior di latte mozzarella and anchovies) pizza, Roasted Potato Gnocchi and Beef Tagliata. You can also play chef and whip up your own pizza and pasta with the restaurant’s ItaliAmò kits, available for delivery as well. Quote DELIVER20 to enjoy 20 per cent off deliveries or PICKUP25 for 25 per cent off self-collection orders. Full menu here.
Amò
33 Hong Kong Street
Singapore 059672
Tel: +65 6723 7733
Bar Cicheti
Best known for: Its selection of handmade fresh pastas and delicious sustainable wines.
What to order: Fix your pasta cravings with crowd favourites such as the Agnolotti, served with 10-hour braised grass-fed beef cheek, fondo bruno and parmigiano. Other items worth considering include the Pici Cacio E Pepe, Burratina (comes with burnt onion jam and grilled sourdough) and the Polpette di Manzo (brisket meatballs). Full menu here.
Bar Cicheti
10 Jiak Chuan Road
Singapore 089264
Tel: +65 6789 9806
Braci
Best known for: Braci, if you didn’t already know, means ‘embers’ in Italian. Wood is the inspiration behind much of this Michelin-starred restaurant’s contemporary Italian fare, slow-cooked over the Josper oven or Japanese shichirin grill for hours on end.
What to order: Braci a Casa, a takeaway menu that will bring readymade or finish-at-home creations to your doorstep. Enjoy freshly made Bread & Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Foie Gras Semifreddo (a must-have), the Cod Fish Cioppino and Housemade 32-Egg-Yolk Pasta (tagliolini, tagliatelle or pappardelle). Full menu here.
Braci
52 Boat Quay
Singapore 049841
Tel: +65 6866 1933
Basilico
Best known for: Simple and seasonal authentic Italian cuisine. Also, their cheese room.
What to order: Get down and dirty with the Focaccina con Tartufo Nero e Robiola, a magical focaccia stuffed with cheese and truffle, or if you’d prefer something a little bit more hearty, you can’t go wrong with the Lasagna alla Bolognese. The full menu is here, and it covers all the F&B bases at Regent Hotel; that includes cocktails from Manhattan, Chinese from Summer Place and sweets from Dolcetto. Pro tip: If you’re picking your food up, simply give the hotel staff a heads-up and you may park at the main lobby for free.
Basilico
1 Cuscaden Road
Level 2, Regent Hotel
Singapore 249715
Tel: +65 6725 3232
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse
Best known for: Traditional Tuscan sharing steaks.
What to order: The Caprese Salad, Brussels Sprouts, Beef & Tomato Ragu Busiate and obviously, the 1.1kg Fiorentina, available from 900g to 1.3kg. Deliveries and takeaways are available from Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm. Full menu here.
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse
26 Mohamed Sultan Road
Singapore 238970
Tel: +65 6735 6739
Burnt Ends
Best known for: Dave Pynt’s four-tone, two-oven brick kiln, where everything (okay, almost) is cooked in. Something as simple as a quail egg can be turned into something quite magical, if we say so ourselves.
What to order: Available for delivery islandwide is the Steak Sando, Burnt Ends Sanger (pulled pork shoulder, coleslaw and chipotle aioli on brioche) and Leek, Hazelnut and Brown Butter. There’s more on the menu, including wine and beer, but to make things easy, order a set. They have portions fit for a pair, four or more.
If you love Burnt Ends’ baked goods, you can swing by to pick up Cinnamon Rolls, a jar of Beef Marmalade or a Build-Your-Own Sanger kit. Click here to place your order.
Candlenut
Best known for: Michelin-starred Peranakan grub, all thanks to Malcolm Lee. Frequent guests worship his beef rendang and crab curry.
What to order: The Bakwan Kepiting Soup, Ngoh Hiang, and of course, the Blue Swimmer Crab Curry, a Candlenut signature. Don’t forget the Candlenut Kueh Salat (13cm x 13cm) either, which will require a 48-hour advance notice. Full menu here.
Candlenut
17A Dempsey Road
Singapore 249676
Tel: 1800 304 2288
Chef’s Table by Chef Stephan
Best known for: Chef Stephan Zoisl’s ever-changing degustation experience; it features 28 key ingredients, which guests can decide what to include and what not to.
What to order: Two three-course dinners for two at S$108. Available for pickup or delivery (at a S$20 fee) on Thursdays or Saturdays, the dinners feature a different menu every week, and are vacuum-packed, boxed and require only gentle reheating at home. For an idea of what to expect, this week will feature Canapés, Beef Tagliata & Black Winter Truffle and to end off on a sweet note, the 23K Golden Chocolate Gateau. If you prefer, make it vegetarian, but don’t forget to add on a pre-made cocktail or bottle of red. And if it’s someone’s birthday, let the chef know and there will be cake. Full menu here.
Chef’s Table by Chef Stephan
61 Tras Street
Singapore 079000
Tel: +65 6224 4188
Drunken Farmer
Best known for: All things “gut-pleasing”. What started as a nomadic retailer of natural wine has found shelter at Stanley Street, where Tiong Bahru Bakery resides. Open every Tuesday to Saturday evening, it offers some of the most delicious fermented snacks and sourdough pizza, as well as cheese and butter made from local milk. Tastes even better when accompanied with one of its organic, biodynamic or natural wines, of course.
What to order: Calzone, sourdough crust filled with tomato base and house-made stracciatella cheese; Ricotta & Dried Tomatoes Pizza, Sourdough Karaage with kimchi mayo; and its famous Drunken Farmer Jousset 2018. Full menu here.
Drunken Farmer
11 Stanley Street
Singapore 068730
Tel: +65 6877 4855
Garibaldi
Best known for: Hearty, wholesome Italian fare. The one-Michelin-starred restaurant is also loved for its weekend Champagne brunches and easy set lunches.
What to order: Enjoy specials like the Capelli D’Angelo (cold angel hair pasta with sea urchin, sweet prawn tartare and caviar) and signatures like the Ravioli di Vitello (veal ravioli with porcini and cream) and Ossobucco, and enjoy 20 per cent off islandwide delivery. Full menu here.
Garibaldi
36 Purvis Street
Singapore 188613
Tel: +65 6837 1468
Le Bon Funk
Best known for: Being the antithesis to the traditional stuffy wine bar. The natural wine restaurant and bar sources its wines mostly from France, Austria and Australia, which go well with the clean, produce-oriented grub courtesy of chef-owner Keirin Buck.
What to order: Le Bon Funk’s order and delivery service is currently unavailable from now till 18 August. Once they reopen, order here or opt to customise a care package via email.
Le Bon Funk
29 Club Street
Singapore 069414
Tel: +65 6224 1490
Mag’s Wine Kitchen
Best known for: Its meaty selection of mains, ranging from beef and lamb to pork. We love the Boston Lobster Risotto, which although isn’t included in its current delivery menu, makes a good excuse to make dine-in plans for later.
What to order: Must-tries include the Charcuterie Platter, Foie Gras Terrine and the Cod Fish & Chips. Planning on feasting with the family? You can’t go wrong with the Roast Tomahawk, Cold Seafood Platter (order two days ahead) and Grilled Turbot, each good for sharing. Full menu here.
Mag’s Wine Kitchen
55 Keong Saik Road
01-06
Singapore 089158
Tel: +65 6438 3836
Meta
Best known for: French-inspired Asian cuisine.
What to order: If you’re sick of decision-making, order the Meta Galbi Doepbap set, which comes with a wagyu rice bowl, chawanmushi, stir-fried kimchi, abalone and a mixed-nut tart. Otherwise, knock yourself out with Kimbaps, Seafood Pancakes and the Hamburg Doepbap, a rice bowl packed with garlic crumble, pickles, beef patty and a buttery slow-cooked egg. Full menu here.
Meta
1 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089109
Tel: +65 6513 0898
Odette
Best known for: Its soft spot for Asian-French cuisine. Named for chef Julien Royer’s grandmother, who inspired him to appreciate food and cook, Odette is the place to enjoy food like Kampot Pepper-Crusted Pigeon and Miso-Glazed Endives.
What to order: The Odette at Home menu is looking pretty sweet. Get the Manjimup Black Truffle Tart, Uni Pain Perdu and Pithiviers Grande Cuisine, a pie stacked with chicken, pigeon, foie gras and lardo. And as always, save space for desserts. We recommend the Le Balinais, a simple dark chocolate and praline cake that requires a 24-hour notice period; the Caneles, not so much. Full menu here.
Odette
1 St. Andrew’s Road
01-04, National Gallery
Singapore 178957
Tel: +65 6385 0498
Saint Pierre
Best known for: Modern French with pronounced Asian touches by chef-owner Emmanuel Stroobant.
What to order: The two-Michelin-starred restaurant has brought back Virtual Saint Pierre, a fine-dining experience like none other. Inspired by Stroobant’s ambitious 26-course A-Z menu (from 2017), it is essentially an 18-course omakase bento, available at S$220 a person on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Order two days in advance to enjoy a seasonal selection of amuse-bouche, starters, mains and desserts – certain diets can be accommodated – and get together some friends if you wish. A zoom link will be provided, and your virtual party (some say ‘mukbang’) will commence, with Stroobant making a quick appearance to introduce the menu to you.
Even more lavish is Room Service by Saint Pierre, a fuss-free dinner experience (S$800) fit for four to five. Available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and limited to 12 deliveries a day, each experience allows you to enjoy luxurious and personalised in-room dining from the comfort of your own home. Expect the full works, from your assortment of breads and Brittany butter to your mains like Wagyu and Spring Vegetables; each dish is plated on fine tableware and requires no reheating at all. Caviar add-ons are also available on request.
Full menu here.
Robb Tip: Shoukouwa, also owned by Stroobant, is offering a Fugu Hotpot experience for the home. For S$888, you’ll get a three- to five-person spread of Yamaguchi pufferfish, shirako, glass noodles and more, along with a pot and gas stove set up for you. A S$100 loan deposit for the equipment will be required. If you’re not a fan of risky fish, the Seafood Platter (S$1,488) of uni, hairy crabs and scallops might be more up your alley.
Saint Pierre
1 Fullerton Road
02-02B One Fullerton
Singapore 049213
Tel: +65 6438 0887/9115 6553 (WhatsApp)
Salted & Hung
Best known for: Contemporary Australian founded on the philosophy of minimal waste and honest, comfort food.
What to order: The Salted & Hung Tasting Experience at Home (S$105), a five-course menu that features Bafun uni with snow crab, crusty IPA sourdough served with whipped lard, and more. We also recommend getting the Smoked Whole Chicken, Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich and a pint of Gold’n Gaytime ice cream for an extra good time. Full menu here.
Salted & Hung
12 Purvis Street
Singapore 188591
Tel: +65 6358 3130
Shabestan
Best known for: The best Persian char-grilled kebabs, to our knowledge, at least.
What to order: The Shandiz, spring lamb on the bone; Shah Pasand Chicken, boneless chicken breast marinated with saffron and herbs; and definitely the Dolma (S$9), these burrito-like dumplings of rice and split yellow peas, wrapped with grape leaves. Full menu here.
Shabestan
80 Mohamed Sultan Road
01-13
Singapore 239013
Tel: +65 6836 1270
Shinsora
Best known for: Edomae-style omakase by Sky Tai and Leon Yap, both World Sushi Cup champs. Yap is also a certified sake sommelier, and he has personally curated a list of 20 sakes, procured from traditional and contemporary breweries. Keep your eyes peeled for rare ones like the Sake Hundred Shirin, a Junmai Daiginjo that comes aged in mizunara oak barrels.
What to order: Definitely the Toro Uni Ikura Don – the name says it all – and Omakase Sashimi & Sushi set, which gets you six pieces of sashimi and nine pieces of sushi. The latter comes with a token slice of its signature Castella Tamago (also available as a 10x10cm), an egg-rich sponge cake made from white fish paste and Japanese mountain yam. Full menu here.
Shinsora
331 North Bridge Road
Odeon Towers, 01-04
Singapore 188720
Tel: +65 8737 4366
Sushi Masaaki
Best known for: Laid-back omakase experiences with chef-owner, Masaaki Sakashita, who previously led Ishi. Read more about the restaurant here.
What to order: The Three-Tier Bento Box, a feast of select appetisers, seasonal sushi and chirashi, is good for sharing (or not). If you aren’t that big a eater, we suggest a simple seven- or 12-piece Nigiri Set or the Barachirashi, where a spread of ikura, ebi, maguro and more rest on a sticky bed of rice. Full menu here.
Sushi Masaaki
26 Beach Road
South Beach, B1-17
Singapore 189768
Tel: +65 6388 1555
The Lounge at Riviera
Best known for: Casual Mediterranean food that’s good for sharing. Also a wonderful spot for a laid-back business lunch or date night.
What to order: A good way to tackle the menu here is to simply order a bunch of its small bites. We recommend the Lamb Croquetas, Foie Gras Terrine, Hummus and Tarama (smoked cod roe), but if you are feeling extra hungry, try the Tajines Makfoul, a slow-cooked lamb shank that we’d eat over rice. Full menu here.
The Lounge at Riviera
1 Fullerton Road
One Fullerton, 02-06
Singapore 049213
Tel: +65 6690 7564
Waku Ghin
Best known for: Refined Japanese-European cuisine by chef Tetsuya Wakuda, the same chef behind Tetsuya’s in Sydney, Australia. Waku Ghin, which opened in Singapore in 2010, has reemerged from a hiatus with a brand new look, a more interactive Chef’s Table and an à la carte menu.
What to order: Waku Ghin is temporarily ceasing takeaway service from now to 18 August. Full menu here.
Waku Ghin
2 Bayfront Avenue,
L2-03 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018956
