Best Southeast Asian Restaurants in Paya Lebar
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True Blue Cuisine Singapore celebrates all-things Peranakan. Specialising in authentic and delicious Peranakan cuisine as well as showcasing the culture, lifestyle and history of the Peranakan people, True Blue Singapore is a haven for lovers of this iconic style of dining. Located in City Hall along Armenian Street, you can expect to find traditional fare served in three dining spaces all designed with impressive Peranakan art and furniture that creates a charming ambience. In terms of the menu, True Blue does not serve any pork or lard-based dishes, but instead offers delicious signature dishes including rendang sapi of beef simmered in a flavoursome coconut sauce; chap chye of cabbage stewed with vermicelli glass noodles, fungus and mushrooms, and plenty more besides. A favourite for good reason, book a table now at True Blue, located just next to the Peranakan Museum – you won’t be disappointed.
Annalakshmi Singapore is an authentic, extremely popular Indian vegetarian restaurant, not far at all from Clarke Quay MRT. The all-you-can-eat buffet here is one of the tastiest, most affordable buffets we know of in this part of the city, and absolutely all of the food is 100% vegetarian, with plenty of vegan options as well. Annalakshmi is a great restaurant for a casual meal with friends or family and you’ll find it on Havelock Road, Central Square. It’s open for lunch as well as dinner, and the humble authenticity will definitely leave you smiling. Reservations at Annalakshmi are always a good idea if you want to be sure of a table.
$$$$Price: Moderate
• Southeast asian • Kampong Glam
Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen in Singapore is a cosy Thai restaurant on Beach Road in the Lavender district, that has been winning the hearts and stomachs of locals with its authentic food and stylish decor for quite some time. During lunch, you can dive into delicious noodle and rice bowls or a bento box set, while in the evening, the focus of the restaurant turns to traditional Thai-style communal dining. Delight in Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen’s wide range of meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes that are all made with only the best ingredients that are bursting with flavour. A trip to Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen is a must for anyone looking for great food and an excellent dining experience. Space is limited so a booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Please be aware that Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen operates a policy of no GST or added service charge.
Situated on Owen Road in Farrer Park, TingKat PeraMakan Singapore specialise in excellent Asian cuisine. The name ‘PeraMakan’ is a play on words that combines the words for ‘local-born’ and ‘to eat’, so you will find the Singapore and Peranakan cultures combining perfectly at TingKat PeraMakan. If you love eating as much as we do, you can look forward to tucking into dishes such as beef rendang (shin beef braised in spicy coconut sauce till tender and served with spicy fried coconut flakes) or if you’d prefer some seafood, opt for some sotong panggang (fresh pieces of squid marinated in fragrant spices and served with cabbage salad). With dishes like this on the menu and an excellent atmosphere, we’d highly advise nabbing a table today!
If there’s one thing Singapore loves more than almost anything else, it’s chicken rice, and Jew Kit Restaurant in Somerset has been serving some of the best chicken rice in the city since 1992. Indeed, the chicken rice here is authentic Hainanese, but there’s also plenty else on the main menu with other signatures like homemade dumplings, coffee pork ribs, and special pineapple steamed fish. You’ll find Jew Kit Restaurant right on Killiney Road, just around the corner from Somerset MRT and one very popular restaurant that you should absolutely arrive at having secured your table in advance. Jew Kit is almost always busy.
$$$$Price: Moderate
• Southeast asian • Geylang
Dear diners, please be aware that non-Quandoo vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with online booking. If you wish to use non-Quandoo vouchers, please contact the restaurant directly. Making the jump from traditional Singapore zi char eatery to full-blown seafood restaurant was easy for Yi Jia South Village, whose premises along MacPherson Road match its dishes in terms of style, colour, and presentation. Located in the heart of Serangoon, not far from the junction with Paya Lebar Road, Yi Jia South Village Seafood Restaurant is home to a number of iconic dishes unique to the restaurant. The prawn balls in honeydew, for instance, use wild-caught ang kah or banana prawns with a sauce made from honeydew melon served in the melon itself. Yi Jia has struck the perfect balance between elegance, quality and family-friendly restaurant practice, so reserve your spot today.
Sakura Asian Cuisine in Singapore serves up delicious halal-certified Thai cuisine. You can find all the classics as well as a few speciality dishes on the menu here, which are all made using the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Favourites include the sambal Kang Kong with cuttlefish; the salted egg crab and the clay pot chicken smothered in Thai sauce. Whatever you’re in the mood for, Sakura Asian Cuisine is sure to help make your Thai food dreams come true. Located on Scotts Road in Orchard inside the Far East Plaza, if you’re looking for a place to enjoy great food with friends or the whole family, then you’re looking for Sakura Asian Cuisine.
$$$$Price: Moderate
• Southeast asian • Kembangan
Dear diners, please be aware that if reserving a table at this restaurant for lunch, you may only order from the a la carte menu. Dine in the open along the banks of the Singapore River at Bar Bar Black Sheep - Robertson Quay, a casual bar restaurant in an upmarket district that offers great drinks and simple yet satisfying options in Thai, northern Indian and western cuisine. Its multi-ethnic array of dishes includes all-time favourites from burgers to green curry chicken, as well as a tandoori platter of chicken tikka, kebab, prawns and fish that’s ideal for sharing. In terms of drinks, you simply have to try the signature Bar Bar Black Sheep craft beer, and the bonus on top of all that? There’s no GST or service charge, meaning this place is usually packed to the brim. Reserve your seats today!
Basil & Thyme in Singapore is a stunning Thai restaurant that serves an array of classic and contemporary dishes – including some western fusion – to create a dining experience that’s not to be missed. Located on East Coast Parkway in Marine Parade, Basil & Thyme also offers a fantastic beach view, and as if that wasn’t enough you will find a top-quality micro-brewery and live music space attached to the restaurant so that no matter what you’re in the mood for Basil & Thyme has got you covered. So what are you waiting for? Grab some friends or a special someone and head on over to Basil & Thyme on East Coast Parkway Today!
79 After Dark is one of Singapore’s most exciting restaurants. Located in the lively and buzzing Boat Quay, this chic restaurant and bar takes its name from the eclectic ambience of the area, which comes to life when the sun goes down. Serving modern Asian and North Indian cuisine, you’ll find a unique and creative selection of dishes that are cooked to perfection and laden with fresh herbs and spices. Over the weekend, the atmosphere at 79 After Dark in Boat Quay is relaxed and you’ll find live DJs and al fresco dining options where you can take in all the action of Circular Road. Popular among Singapore locals and visitors alike, reservations here are recommended to guarantee your spot!