8 Multi-Restaurant Concepts in Singapore You Need To Know About

PUBLISHED December 15th, 2016 06:45 am

“Where are we eating at?” is quite possibly the most common question we ask, and it’s also a question no one seems to have the answer to. Find something to suit any palate and occasion at one of these multi-restaurant concepts in Singapore; more than just glorified food courts, these places have unique stories, ambience, and of course, quality food to back them up.

Emporium Shokuhin

If you’ve ever explored the new retail wing at Marina Square, chances are you’ve come across Emporium Shokuhin, the first Japanese emproium to integrate a live seafood market, a beef dry-aging facility, a premium grocer, and of course, eight unique dining concepts. Head to Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill for grilled A5 Miyazaki beef or Umi+ Vino Seafood for Alaskan King Crab legs.

Emporium Shokuhin is located at 6 Raffles Avenue, #01-18 Marina Square, Singapore 039594, p. +65 6224 3433. Open daily. See individual restaurants for opening hours.

Picnic

Picnic is as much about the dining experience as it is about the food. Step into the beautiful ‘alfresco’ garden to find 13 food trucks dishing out traditional favourites and contemporary dishes from the East and West. Taiwan Treasures offers the classic beef brisket soup, while you’ll find the unique Vodka Rigatoni at Flour & Water. Things get a little fusion with the Pork Belly Taco from Tikka Taco,  along with the rare Butadon (unique to the city of Tokachi) from Ezo. Along with other French and American eats, Picnic also houses its own third-wave coffee and cocktail bar.

Picnic is located at Wisma Atria #03-15, 435 Orchard Road, Singapore 238877, p. +65 +65 6734 8352. Open daily 10am – 10pm.

Itadakimasu by PARCO

itadakimasu by PARCO is Singapore newest one-stop Japanese dining destination, offering seven authenthic Japanese restaurants on the third level of 100AM. Enjoy a tasty shabu shabu buffet at Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin (opening later this month) or delicious buckwheat soba at Nadai Fujisoba Ni Hachi. For sushi, why not head to Numazu Uogashizushi, which has coveted auction rights at the acclaimed Numazu Fish Market? Alternatively, savour the signature loin katsu from Saboten, or the rich new chicken dishes from Ramen Keisuke Tori King.

itadakimasu by PARCO is located at 100 Tras Street, 100 AM, #03-10 to #03-15 and #03-K1, Singapore 079027. Open daily 11am – 10pm.

Japan Food Town

The massive Japan Food Town at Wisma Atria lets you experience the many flavours of Japanese cuisine with a staggering 16 handpicked casual dining establishments from all over the country. Highlights include Bonta Bonta, which specialises in onigiri made with Kinmemai rice; Anzu, which serves produce solely from Kyushu such as deep-fried black pork; and Machida Soten, the ramen bar known for its signature tonkotsu shoyu broth. If you are a sake fan, you won’t want to miss out on the Dassai Bar – where you’ll find the rare Dassai 23 and a limited edition Sakura Sling cocktail commemorating 50 years of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations.

Japan Food Town is located at 435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria #04-39/54, Singapore 238877. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am – 11pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 11pm.

PasarBella@Suntec City

An offshoot from the original Turf Club gourmet marketplace, PasarBella@Suntec City showcases 11 fantastic food concepts in the convenience of the city. Indulge in the flavours of Thailand with 26 heritage favourites at Tamarind Kitchen; look for real Vietnamese cuisine at An An; and feast on grilled meats such as Angus ribeye and sirloin at Mad Dogs. In true Korean style, Choo Choo Chicken injects new life into the Korean fried chicken craze while Pimp My Salad offers an array of healthy vegetables, grains, and meats for you to construct salads from scratch!

PasarBella@Suntec City is located at #01-455 North Wing, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983. Open daily 10am – 10pm.

Timbre+

At Timbre+, food feeds the body and music feeds the soul. Conceptualised by the same people behind one of Singapore’s biggest live music bars, this urban food hall offers over 10 restaurant-grade stalls. Grab some Taco Tuesday or Thirsty Thursday specials from Vatos Express, drown in seafood at Dancing Crab Shack, try the street snacks of India at Chit Chaat Chai, or hop by Kush for localicious skewers sets and ribeye steak. Naturally, Timbre+ will be home to amazing craft beers – boutique, seasonal, and limited edition – available at the Bottle Shop.

Timbre+ is located at 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, JTC LaunchPad @ one-north, Singapore 139957, p. +65 6252 2545. Open Mon-Sat 11am – 11pm. Closed Sun.

FIVE Square

The latest flagship outlet of the FIVE Bar Group puts together five food stalls in a large hall big enough for 300. Here you’ll find bowls of really good Asian-style noodles (miso pork noodles!) at Grub Noodle Bar, DIY kaisendons at Teppei‘s quick-service Syokudo stall, salads from Omnivore, Spanish small plates from Cinqo Tapas, and spicy hot Korean fare from Gogi. It gets crowded at night, but a fully automated self-service and payment kiosk makes getting your food so much faster. Come night, a small stage near the bar – where the beer is cheap too – will see live music performances by local artistes.

FIVE Square is located at 1 Pickering St, #01-03 Great Eastern Centre, Singapore 048659, p. +65 8798 0245. Open Mon-Sat 10am – 12am. Closed Sun.

Essen @ The Pinnacle

The quality of the food at Essen @ The Pinnacle means that its customers are more than just residents. Home to six seasoned tenants, look forward to a mix of Western, Meditteranean, Asian, and fusion cuisine here. Perhaps the most popular stall is Garçon, the French restaurant chain known for its fragrant and tender duck confit. Next up is Two Wings, which serves dishes like Salted Egg Yolk and Chilli Crab-flavoured wings. For Italian pizzas, go to LaStalla; Kin Khao for Thai dishes, and Wild Wild Catch for fresh fish & chips and your other seafood cravings.

Essen is located at 1 Cantonment Road, #01-01, Singapore 080001, p. +65 6727 6066. Open daily 10.30am – 11pm.