Despite its Chinese name, Li Yuan Mee Pok actually serves up Japanese fusion mee pok. Naoji Kuribara is the brains behind the brand, which is based on his name in Chinese, and he used to sell them in Tokyo before the pandemic forced them to close. Here, expect a cross between the local hawker favourite and ramen as mee pok noodles are mixed with either shoyu or miso tare and topped with Japanese chashu.

710 Clementi West Street 2, #01-247 Rong Fa Coffee Shop, Singapore 120710

A play on the Chinese descriptor for hamburgers, Hambaobao serves up burgers at affordable prices. Hambaobao’s take on fusion food can be seen in its Crispy Pork Belly and Ayam Buah Keluak burgers. The former features a hoisin sauce and English mustard while the latter has a minced chicken patty marinated with buah keluak, slathered with a rempah-based sauce and crowned with chap chye.

11 Sam Leong Rd, #03-08 Trio Building, Singapore 207903

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Local rapper Yung Raja is another one who is throwing his hat into the Mexican fusion food ring, this time by drawing on his South Indian heritage. At The Maha Co, traditional flour or corn tortillas are swapped in favour of Indian dosa made with a combination of ground rice and lentils. Fillings-wise, you can choose between options from vegetable curry and lamb rendang to guacamole and salsa and roast pork and Mexican slaw.

1 Fusionopolis Link, Nexus, #01-04 Fusionopolis, Singapore 138542

Vatos Urban Tacos was created by Korean-Americans who wanted to combine their love for homemade Korean meals with the Mexican street tacos they had in Los Angeles. The result is foods like Kimchi Carnitas Fries, Kimchi Pork Quesadillas and Galbi Short Rib Tacos. Vatos also serves Makgeolitas – a cocktail consisting of makgeolli and tequila.

36 Beach Rd, #01-03 South Beach Quarter, Singapore 189766

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Founded in 2016, Noosh Noodle Bar & Grill is a halal restaurant that prides itself on its fusion of Asian and Western cuisine. Tuck into combinations such as Sambal Bali Chicken Cutlet topped with mozzarella cheese, Kung Pao Fish & Chips and Smoked Duck Lemak Chili Padi Pasta.

8 Raffles Ave, #01-13B Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802

Ristorante Takada is helmed by Japanese chef Masahiro Takada who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy. The restaurant is consequently a homage to both cultures as he combines ingredients and techniques from both nations. Offerings such as Tagiolini Hokkaido Sea Urchin with Squid Ink, Miyazaki A5 Tenderloin Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Yuzu Macarons.

356 Alexandra Rd, #01-07 Alexis Condominium, Singapore 159948

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Morsels is a barnyard-style restaurant headed by chef-owner Petrina Loh. With interests in different cuisines, fermentation, sustainability and more, her restaurant celebrates natural flavours with its fusion menu. Pick from options such as Herbal Duck Lor Mee with white kimchi, Aged Duck Breast served with rice cake and homemade chye poh (preserved radish) and Batallē Spanish Duroc Pork Ribs with buah keluak chocolate bbq sauce.

25 Dempsey Rd, #01-04, Singapore 249670

Headed by French chef Christophe Lerouy, the restaurant Lerouy was reaffirmed with one Michelin Star in 2022 after winning them in previous years. The restaurant serves a carte blanche menu where a bespoke tasting menu will be crafted by the chef based on his creativity and the freshest ingredients available. According to their Instagram, past dishes include Blue Oyster with coffee and Madras curry, Brittany veal with dukkah and sumac and Japanese kinmedai with miso and blood sausage.

104 Amoy St, Singapore 069924

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