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Barnacles

Barnacles

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Following a S$80 million facelift, the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort now boasts an enviable selection of family-friendly restaurants, Barnacles.

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Open Door Policy

Open Door Policy

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What makes Open Door Policy a cut above the rest is its specialty coffee bar—run by Harry Grover and the skilled baristas at 40 Hands, just across the street.

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l'Esquina

L’Esquina

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Chef and restaurateur Jason Atherton, of Gordon Ramsey pedigree and London’s Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social fame, has opened L’Esquina, a tapas bar in Chinatown.

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Orange Thimble

The Orange Thimble

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Founded by White Canvas’s Maria Ng, this former shop house is now a cozy café serving up both coffee and art photography.

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K Ki

K Ki

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K Ki is where self-taught pâtissier Kenneth Seah and wife Delphine Liau serve French-Japanese treats that resemble dainty pieces of art.

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40 Hands

40 Hands

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In a snug, neutral-toned coffee shop, Australian owner, Harry Grover, brews aromatic flat whites and ristretti using fair-trade beans and a Synesso Cyncra machine.

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Si Bon

Si Bon

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Don’t let the French name mislead you; Si Bon is Japanese to its core.

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The Cliff, The Sentosa Resort & Spa, Chef Yew Eng Tong, Singapore, Asia travel

The Cliff

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Interior designer Yasuhiro Koichi makes the most of The Cliff’s hilltop location by setting the restaurant against lush greenery and a view of the sea.

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The Dining Room, Tanjong Beach Club, Sentosa, Singapore, Craig Schantz, Asia travel

The Dining Room

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At The Dining Room, Chef Craig Schantz parlays his stint in New York City’s Momofuku into artful takes on seafood standards.

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Tom's Palette, Singapore ice cream, ice cream workshop, Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Asia travel

Tom’s Palette Ice Cream

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Hidden inside Shaw Leisure Gallery, this ice-cream parlor has garnered an ardent following in Singapore with its palate-pleasing flavors.

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The Disgruntled Chef, Daniel Sia, Singapore restaurant, Dempsey Road, Asia travel

The Disgruntled Chef

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Offering tapas-style dining, The Disgruntled Chef is Daniel Sia’s debut turn as chef-owner.

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Udders ice cream, Singapore ice cream, Mao Shang Wang Durian, Asia travel

Udders

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The brainchild of teacher-turned–ice cream wizard David Yim—who now goes by the designation of Chief Milkman—the Udders brand now counts four outlets across Singapore.

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Hill Street Char Kway Teow,  Bedok South Road Food Centre, Singapore hawker food, Asia travel

Hill Street Char Kway Teow

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There’s a steady stream of fans who patronize Hill Street Char Kway Teow for its scrumptious version of char kway teow.

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sambal stingray, East Coast Lagoon Food Centre, Singapore food, Leng Heng Seafood BBQ, Asia travel

Leng Heng Seafood BBQ

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Head straight to Leng Heng Seafood BBQ for flavorful sambal stingray charcoal-grilled to perfection.

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Rang Mahal, Indian food in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotel, Asia travel

Rang Mahal

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The award-winning Rang Mahal restaurant at Pan Pacific gives Indian cuisine—and its diners—the royal treatment with its glamorous interiors, eclectic menu and first-class service.

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Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha, bak kut teh, Singapore food, Asia travel

Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha

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Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha serves up bak kut teh in the Teochew style, with pork ribs are simmered in a stock of peppery broth.

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Ice Cream Gallery, Singapore desserts, River Valley Road, Asia travel

Ice Cream Gallery

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A cozy café lined with a myriad of colorful ice cream and fruit images, the Ice Cream Gallery stocks an array of homemade flavors.

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The Knolls, Capella Singapore, Sentosa, Singapore dining, Asia travel

The Knolls

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For intimate discussions in an alfresco, laid-back atmosphere, The Knolls, Capella Singapore’s all-day fine dining restaurant is the place to head to.

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Capricci, Italian cuisine, Singapore Capricci, Singapore dining, Asia travel

Capricci

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Capricci, which means ‘caprices’ in English, is popular with businessmen for its CBD location and authentic Italian fare.

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Food for Thought, Singapore dining, Asia travel

Food For Thought

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Food For Thought is a friendly café and shop run by four socially conscious friends, who donate a portion of profits to causes like World Vision.

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