Satisfy your hunger (for food AND adventure) at these unique restaurants in Singapore. Show
For a relatively small country on the world map, Singapore has a crazy number of options when it comes to good food! From Michelin-guide hawker stalls to fancy fine-dining. But what if you’re craving something extra? Read also: Ultimate Singapore Food Guide — 54 Local-Approved Things to Eat in Singapore Imagine dining in an aquarium, an actual aeroplane, or even in total darkness! Even non-foodies will be impressed with these unique dining experiences. If you’re ready to bring your dining experience to the next level, or want to impress someone for a special occasion, check out these 12 dining experiences in Singapore: 1) ANDSOFORTH — Dining that’s out-of-this-worldPhoto credit: ANDSOFORTH Fancy having a whimsical Dinner in Wonderland? Or dining with the magical Marie & the Nutcracker? Escape into a magical world at ANDSOFORTH — surrounded by elaborate, themed sets and quirky characters. The menu is also made specially for each experience so you’re in for a new gastronomic experience with each edition. Photo credit: ANDSOFORTH Their latest edition is based on Around The World In 80 Days, Jules Verne’s adventure classic. You’ll enter the story’s exotic scenes, from the jungles of Calcutta to a vintage steam train. If you miss travel, this is your chance to ‘visit’ seven different destinations during dinner! You’ll also get to enjoy various activities like cocktail-making, knot-tying, and venturing down a mine shaft. Photo credit: ANDSOFORTH P.S. The menu and dinner location are kept secret till the day of the event, for even more of a surprise! Around The World In 80 Days 2) NOX Dine In The Dark — Dining without sightPhoto credit: NOX Dine in the Dark How a dish looks could play a big part in your gastronomy experience. But what happens if you can’t see your food? Dial things down a notch at NOX Dine In The Dark, where you’ll be eating in complete darkness. It’s an eye-opening (closing?) experience, giving you a taste of what life is like for the blind. The restaurant employs blind and visually-impaired waiters, who’ll guide you through the three-course meal. And you’ll definitely need guidance, since dining in the dark can be disorientating at first. But once you get the hang of it, it’s a fascinating sensory experience. Photo credit: NOX Dine in the Dark The highlight is trying to guess what you’re eating — the dishes are kept a secret until the end of the meal. Have fun honing your other senses as you try to figure them out! Cost: ~S$103 for the Prixe Fixe Dinner (three-course mystery set menu and cocktail drink) 3) Smith Marine Floating Kelong — catch your own seafoodPhoto credit: Smith Marine Get a taste of kampong (village) life on the Smith Marine! This modern kelong (floating restaurant) serves some of the freshest seafood in Singapore. After all, how can it get any fresher when you catch the fish yourself? Before your meal, try fishing for a snapper or sea bass at Smith Marine’s ‘sure-catch’ pond. It’ll then be cooked and served as part of your meal. Photo credit: @therealjasonong via Instagram The experience also comes with a short ferry ride from Changi Point ferry terminal. If you’re on a date, opt for a romantic dinner to enjoy the sunset on the waters. Photo credit: @beckalim via Instagram From a ferry ride to fishing on the waters, this is definitely one of the more unique restaurants in Singapore! Cost: ~S$270 for a four-course meal and two-way ferry transfer (for two to three pax) 4) Le Petit Chef — 3D Sensory experienceIt’s one thing to watch your chef prepare your meal. It’s something else when your chef walks across the table… which is exactly what happens at Le Petit Chef. Located in the Grand Hyatt Singapore, this fine-dining restaurant uses 3D projection to create a cinematic experience, right on your table. Even your plates and cutlery become part of the vibrant landscapes! The story follows the world’s smallest chef as he travels down the famous Silk Road. Along the way, you’ll enjoy meals from a unique six-course menu, crafted with ingredients that the chef collects on his journey. Photo credit: Le Petit Chef This two-hour dinner is extremely immersive, using scents, soundtracks, and props. You’ll be transported to exotic destinations like the icy Himalayan mountains, to the rich and heady Arabian souks. It’s an educational and entertaining experience — definitely one of the must-try unique restaurants in Singapore! Cost: From S$188++ per person 5) CHIJMES or Capitol Singapore — Picnic in bubble domesPhoto credit: CHIJMES Instead of social distancing in a restaurant, how about a private picnic? That’s what you’ll get at CHIJMES or Capitol Singapore‘s bubble dome pop-up. The experience is basically free — you just have to buy food or drinks from the respective CHIJMES or Capitol Singapore restaurants, no minimum spend required! Your food and drinks will then be served in the air-conditioned dome. For more fun, you can also rent complimentary board games like The Singaporean Dream. Photo credit: Capitol Singapore Each of the 10 domes is unique, with different furniture and embellishments. There’s even a music-themed dome, which comes with a keyboard, cajón, and guitar — perfect for a teatime jamming session! Photo credit: @flower.pan via Instagram Each dining slot lasts up to two hours and can take a maximum of five guests per dome. Slots are filling up fast, so do make a reservation now! Dome dining at CHIJMES Dome
dining at Capitol Singapore *Update: Dome dining at CHIJMES and Capitol Singapore are no longer available 6) Ocean Restaurant — Fine-dining in an aquariumPhoto credit: Resorts World Sentosa This might sound strange but at the Ocean Restaurant, you’ll get a fine-dining experience, and get up close to your meal — while it’s alive! The restaurant’s ‘walls’ are lined with the world-famous SEA Aquarium, home to over 100,000 marine animals. You won’t be tempted to browse your phone when manta rays and sharks are swimming right by! Photo credit: @dear_day via Instagram Some of the exotic dishes here include the Drunken Abalone and French Bouchot Mussel AOP. It surely is a fascinating experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Cost: From S$68++ for the
lunch set menu; from S$168++ for the dinner set menu 7) Sushi Airways — Dine in an ‘aeroplane cabin’Photo credit: Sushi Airways From going on staycays to planning our travel bucket list, we’re all itching to cure the no-travel bug. So why not take a ride on Sushi Airways? This unique restaurant in Singapore replicates a flight to Japan, with an interior that looks like an aeroplane cabin. Photo credit: @chuasaypeng via Instagram Sushi Airways are totally committed to their theme, with stainless steel stairs, overhead compartments, and meal carts. Photo credit: Sushi Airways Pretend you’re in business class by opting for the seasonal omakase, or pick from the menu of delicious sushi and sashimi. Cost: ~S$26+ for a three-course set lunch 8) SIA’s Restaurant A380 @Changi — In-flight dining experiencePhoto credit: Singapore Airlines For an even more authentic experience, dine with Singapore Airlines’ Restaurant A380 @ Changi! You can now board the world’s largest passenger aircraft for a delicious inflight meal — an experience many of us miss. Just like going on holiday, buy a ticket for your cabin class and enjoy an SIA meal with their world-class service. The experience also comes with two alcoholic beverages and free-flow drinks (we can’t promise the warm face towel though). Photo credit: Singapore Airlines Unfortunately, Restaurant A380 @Changi is over after running for two weekends. With the sell-out response, however, they might add more dates (we’ll update here if they do)! There’s also [email protected] if you don’t fancy stepping back on a plane so soon. This home-dining experience features a unique menu by SIA’s world-renowned chefs. The experience starts from S$258 for a Business Class meal for two. It’s a great chance to try the First or Business Class experience right at home! Photo credit: Singapore Airlines Cost: From S$53.50 for an
Economy Class dining seat on Restaurant A380 @Changi *Update: Restaurant A380 @Changi is no longer available 9) GOURMETbus —Michelin meals on wheelsPhoto credit: GOURMETbus Singapore Singapore has amazing local food, but let’s face it, hawker centres aren’t that romantic. Instead, take your date on the Singapore GOURMETbus! This one-of-a-kind scenic tour serves dishes from Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Award hawkers, like the famous Tian Tian Chicken Rice and Kok Sen Tze Char. And all this on a comfortable city bus. Photo credit: GOURMETbus Singapore The route will take you around landmarks like the Singapore Flyer, Chinatown, and the Esplanade. Both the lunch and dinner tours also stop by the Gardens by the Bay — we’d recommend the dinner though, as you’ll get to watch the supertrees light up! Photo credit: GOURMETbus Singapore Cost:
~S$67 for lunch and ~S$97 for dinner 10) ORTO or [email protected]+ — Late night prawningPhoto credit: ORTO This is perhaps better as a post dinner activity as it’s one of the few places that’s still open in the wee hours of the night! If you’ve not gone prawning, now’s the best time to give it a try! Just grab (four) friends and try catching your dinner, before throwing a BBQ party. Prawning also makes a fantastic supper activity, since most sites are open almost 24/7. For the quintessential prawning experience, head to ORTO, Singapore’s largest prawning facility. A more central option is Fish @ Bugis+ — a great way to unwind further after a late-night movie. Plus, it’s fully air-conditioned. Prawning at ORTO Fish @ Bugis+ 11) Royal Albatross — Fine dining on a pirate shipPhoto credit: Royal Albatross The Royal Albatross looks like a real-life pirate ship, complete with four grand masts and 22 billowing sails. It’s the only luxury tall ship in Asia, and was even featured in Hollywood blockbuster The Dark Knight! The grand ship makes the perfect backdrop for the beautiful scenery. Choose from two routes — the dramatic Sunset cruise brings you along the Southern Islands, while the romantic City Lights cruise sails along the Marina Bay skyline. While taking in the sights, you’ll feast on a three-course international dinner, along with free-flow soft drinks. Bon voyage! Cost: From S$195 per adult Read also: 12 Things to Do in Sentosa for Travel-Starved Singaporeans 12) Cable Car Sky DiningPhoto credit: One Faber Group Take dinner to the next level by going Cable Car Sky Dining. These gondolas aren’t just a scenic form of transport — they’re also one of the most unique restaurants in Singapore! Photo credit: One Faber Group Feast on a sumptuous dinner while you soar above Mount Faber Park, Sentosa, and Universal Studios. It’s like your own private dining room, above city lights! As the cabin makes its rounds, check out how the crew smoothly swaps out finished plates for new ones. The Stardust Cabin comes with a four-course set menu, house wine, and a souvenir. And of course, enjoy a toast with complimentary glasses of house wine, amidst sparkling Sentosa lights. The package also comes with a wishing bell token — a romantic souvenir after a magical night. Cost: ~S$192.50 for two pax Experience something new at these unique restaurants in SingaporeThe Imaginarium of Disco David, a past event at ANDSOFORTH. Photo credit: ANDSOFORTH Now that travel is off the cards, we can’t help craving new experiences. Why not get adventurous during mealtimes as well? Try something new at these unique restaurants in Singapore — we guarantee those calories will be worth it. Featured photo credit: GOURMETbus Singapore Facebook photo credit: Resorts World Sentosa, GOURMETbus Singapore Have you tried any of these unique restaurants in Singapore? Share your experience in the comments below! For more travel inspiration, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Telegram!How do I get into the dragon chamber?The Dragon Chamber by the Tunglok Group used to be housed within Lokkee, but now is a speakeasy Chinese restaurant within a kopitiam. You'll have to push past a fake fridge to enter the sexy premises. See video above!
What is the most popular food in Singapore?Chicken rice
Regularly referred to as Singapore's national dish. The rice is cooked in chicken stock, ensuring a burst of flavour with every bite. Go for the steamed chicken option, served with thick sweet soy sauce, chilli and ginger.
Where should I eat during Round Top?Burton. Blue Willow Cafe. ... . Brazos Belle Restaurant. ... . Los Patrones Mexican Grill. ... . JW's Steakhouse. ... . Weikel's Store and Bakery. ... . Lollitop Sweetshop. ... . Round Top Brewing & Kitchen. ... . Royers Cafe.. |