5 Must-Try Food Places in Chinatown, Singapore

Singapore does not only feature its merlions, but it also has its own Chinatown. It also features a lot of chic bars and restaurants aside from the usual street hawkers. Let's explore five different places to wine and dine inside.

#1 Taikoo Lane

One of the newest hotpot restaurants by Chengdu Restaurant, it features a sampling of Sichuan and Cantonese broths. One of them is their Sichuan spicy broth ($5), made out of beef fat instead of oil for a richer flavor. You can also opt to pair this with lobster noodles ($39.80) and sliced chicken with green peppers ($17.80).

#2 Mag’s Wine Kitchen

If you are craving for French cuisine, look no further than the famous 20-year old bistro. Once hailing along Circular Road by Magdelene Tang, its new location at Keong Siak Road continues to serve simple dishes in their open kitchen. One can sample their whole duckling ($85) braised to tenderness with Nocerella olives. You can pair it with a bottle from their wine cellar or end it off with their dessert selections.

#3 Poh Guan Cake House

This bakery features typical Cantonese bakes to traditional Teochew recipes. One of their most recommended items is their da lao bing, a Teochew-style flaky pastry filled with green or red bean paste, which resembles an oversized tau sar piah. Aside from that, they also are known for their white sesame mooncakes and la gao, a black glutinous rice cake.

#4 The Affogato Lounge

Want a coffee buzz? Look no further and visit The Affogato Lounge, which features a wide variety of desserts. They have the Hazelnette ($16), which is hazelnut ice cream, and 55 percent dark chocolate soaked in a double shot of Ozone Roaster's flagship espresso blend. Aside from that, they can drink coffee made from beans imported from said New Zealand roastery such as the Bittersweet Symphony ($6/$7) or Dirty Chai Latte ($5.50/$6.50).

#5 Chong Qing Grilled Fish

This restaurant is known for its Chong Qing dishes as they were the ones who brought it in the country back when it opened in 2010. One of their most famous dishes starts at $32 and lets one choose from five types of grilled fish and seven punchy broths. Aside from this, they also serve dry pot prawns and hot-plate mutton with cumin. Do take the time to visit at least one of these restaurants during your next visit. These are only some of the many places within Chinatown that one can sample. It will help you appreciate the multitude of cultures that are popular with locals and tourists.

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If you are interested in visiting, here are the directions from Chinatown to Fortune Credit.