Indulge Your Tastebuds With These International Fare
Indulge in fabulous cuisine from China, France and the Middle East without leaving the country
There are two things we can all agree that Singaporeans love: eating and travelling. What better way to do both than on a plate? Take your tastebuds on an international gastronomical adventure with our edit of fabulous cuisine from China, India, France and the Middle East.
Ahead, we round up some fan favourites offering authentic international cuisines you'll want to try.
Revolver
Experience Menu
Hokkaido Scallop and Mud Crab Moilee from Revolver's Experience Menu. Photo: Courtesy
Revolver Hokkaido Scallop & Mud Crab Moilee
Located along Tras Street, Revolver brings together Indian cooking sensibilities with international flavours and world-class produce. The open-fire grill restaurant's latest menu, Bullet 9, features the finest seasonal produce delivered in robust flavours and is a must-try. Take a seat at the counter for some sizzling action as Chef Saurabh Udinia and team whip up a tantalising eight-course experience.
Start off with small-bite palate teasers Curd Rice Caviar Poppadum, Prawn Balchao Monaka, and Foie Gras Corn Sphere; followed by Revolver's signature Paneer served with a cashew and basil pesto spiced with Indonesia sambal ijo; more-ish Hokkaido Scallop and Mud Crab Moilee; Live Boston Lobsters glazed with lemon pickle and served with fennel seeds; and Spring Lamb grilled and served with korma, a traditional north Indian stew flavoured with green cardamom, black pepper and cashews. Kulchette—a petite flatbread stuffed with Comte and set alongside Mangalorean-style ghee roast wagyu and bone marrow—is another Revolver signature not to be missed.
Lunch Menu
Spanish Sea Bream Gujarat Kadhi from Revolver's Lunch Menu. Photo: Courtesy
Spanish Sea Bream Gujarat Kadhi
Alternatively, try Bullet 9’s Five-Course Lunch—a great-value option that includes Japanese Aubergine with Tamarind Mash, Spanish Sea Bream Gujarat Kadhi, Australian Quail with Wasabi & Yuzu Aioli, and Comte-stuffed Kulchette with a spiced French pea and paneer mash.
Revolver is located at 56 Tras Street, Singapore 078995. Opens Thursday to Saturday from 11:45am to 2:30pm (last order at 2:15pm) for lunch and Tuesday to Sunday 6 to 10:30pm (last order at 9:45pm) for dinner. Closed on Monday.
Fat Prince
Fat Prince's Adana Kebab Tartare. Photo: Courtesy
Fat Prince
The modern Middle Eastern restaurant and bar along Peck Seah Street boasts a robust and exciting menu as well as a funky playlist in a larger space that seats up to 90 guests. House-baked breads, a larger selection of mezze, and a pit-roasted section accompanied by hand-rolled couscous are among its new offerings.
The gourmet kebabs have been reimagined with new flavours and ingredients that are anything but your usual Middle Eastern fare, thanks to the kitchen’s custom-made earth oven that brings out bold flavours and produces melt-in-your mouth meats. Choose from a wide range of tipples, including artisanal concoctions inspired by Middle Eastern spices and flavours. Diners can opt for comfortable settee seats, the communal dining table, the open kitchen’s dining counter, or a private dining room.
Fat Prince is located at 48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079317, tel: 6221 7794. Opens Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm for lunch and 6pm to 12am for dinner. Closed on Sunday.
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Yi by Jereme Leung
Hokkaido Scallops on Cordyceps Flower & Spinach Rolls in Spicy Sesame Sauce. Photo: Courtesy
Hokkaido Scallops on Cordyceps Flower & Spinach Rolls in Spicy Sesame Sauce
Lauded as one of the most influential chefs in the modern Chinese culinary movement, Singaporean chef Jereme Leung marks his homecoming with contemporary Chinese restaurant Yi by Jereme Leung. Located on the third level of the recently restored Raffles Singapore’s Raffles Arcade, the restaurant delivers fine cuisine that takes guests on a journey through China’s diverse cultural regions.
Some of the must-try dishes are the artfully presented Hokkaido Scallops on Cordyceps Flower & Spinach Rolls in Spicy Sesame Sauce and Crispy Pork Belly with Tribute Vegetable & Yellow Mustard. Yi means “art” in Chinese, and this attention to artistry is also reflected in the décor.
Yi by Jereme Leung is located at #03-02 Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road Singapore 188719, tel: 6337 1886. Opens daily from 11.30am to 2pm for lunch and 6pm to 9.30pm for dinner.
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Restaurant Jag
Flat Bean Te Mana Lamb. Photo: Courtesy
Restaurant Jag
Located on Duxton Road, this 26-seater restaurant promises to elevate the contemporary French fine dining experience with its latest Spring menu. Dishes inspired by the beauty and nature of the mountainsides of Savoie France are created from 40 indigenous herbs exclusively flown to Singapore. Restaurant owner and executive chef Jeremy Gillon takes guests on a culinary journey that reveals layers of unexpected textures, aromas and flavours.
Restaurant Jag's new Spring menu, La balade du végétal (The Vegetable Journey), celebrates the plentiful French harvest with 16 plates featuring produce like white asparagus, rhubarb and artichokes. Indulge in fennel salads, Normandy brown crabs with uni and caviar, as well as a curated selection of cheeses and desserts. Complete the experience with a drink from its impressive wine and whisky menu or a signature cocktail.
Restaurant Jag is located at 76 Duxton Road, Singapore 089535, tel: 3138 8477. Opens Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2pm for lunch (except Saturday) and 6pm to 10pm for dinner.
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