PUBLISHED September 10th, 2021 05:00 am | UPDATED September 17th, 2021 01:29 pm
From Chinatown to Tampines, city center to the suburbs, there’s no lack of good food in Singapore. If you ever find yourself in the mammoth of a mall that is Suntec City and wondering what to eat, here’s our dining guide to the veritable labyrinth.
Chura Sushi Bar
Translating to ‘beautiful’ in Okinawan, Chura Sushi Bar is in the business of gorgeous presentations (and of course, quality seafood). The eye-catching Chura Nigiri Set (S$35.80) comes with 10 kinds of tastefully adorned sushi while the Miyazaki Wagyu with Uni and Caviar (S$18.80) sushi sees sea urchin and caviar sit atop a slice of seared Miyazaki Wagyu beef. Look forward to Okinawan ingredients on the menu too, such as the island’s native citrus shiquasa, featured in the gin-based Chura Sour (S$15) cocktail. See our review here.
Chura Sushi Bar is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard #B1-122A Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983. +65 6970 9101. Open daily 11am – 10pm. Chura Sushi Bar is available for islandwide delivery; order here.
OSG Bar & Kitchen
If you’re hankering for some elevated local food, then OSG Bar & Kitchen is your dining destination. Their OSG Signature Nasi Lemak (S$17.90) with blue pea-infused coconut basmati rice, fried chicken wings, beef rendang, and sambal belacan crawfish, is well-loved for good reason. Other highlights include the Mini Lobster Nasi Goreng Sambal (S$16.90) and the Wagyu Beef Rice Burger (S$17.90) that features coconut rice as burger buns.
OSG Bar & Kitchen is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-510/511 Suntec City Tower 1, p. +6581290981. Open Mon-Fri 11am – 11pm, Sat-Sun 1pm – 11pm.
Ramen Nagi
Once a hole-in-the-wall establishment in Fukuoka, Ramen Nagi has expanded beyond Japan with over 40 outlets worldwide. If you love a good traditional award-winning pork bone broth, the Original Butao King (S$13.90) is for you, complete with fresh handmade noodles and Nagi pork chashu. Up for taking your taste buds on an adventure? While the Black King (S$15.90) boasts an aromatic garlic-squid ink combination, the Red King (S$15.90) gets fiery with its blend of garlic, chilli oil, and cayenne pepper.
Ramen Nagi is located at Suntec City, Tower 2 (North Wing), #01-512/513, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983. Open daily 11am-9pm.
iSTEAKS
On the hunt for an affordable steak? iSTEAKS is the answer at Suntec City, with a menu that predominantly features cuts of beef and lamb from Australia and New Zealand. Prices start from S$23 for a 200g Chargrilled Ribeye from New Zealand with two sides and ranges all the way to S$168 for a 1.5kg Angus Prime Rib perfect for sharing with your fellow carnivores. For something less meaty, they also have Norwegian salmon and US pork loin.
iSteak is located at 3 Temasek Blvd, #02-472/473, Singapore 038983, p. +6562858839. Open daily Mon-Thu 11am – 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm, Sun 11am – 10pm.
Little Lamb Hotpot & BBQ
Ranked among the top 50 hot pots in China and has more than 300 chain stores in major cities across the country, the Little Lamb Hotpot & BBQ is Singapore’s first upscale Mongolian hot pot and barbecue. The famous hotpot chain promises robust flavours and fresh ingredients, including roasted lamb skewers, pork belly, seafood, and beef tripe.
Little Lamb Hotpot & BBQ is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-304/305, Sky Garden Suntec City, 038983, p. +656909 7707. Open daily 11am – 10pm.
Wonderful Bapsang
Hidden behind a Korean minimart and a small counter selling Korean street food, Wonderful Bapsang serves up authentic Korean flavours in their signature bunsik style dishes alongside a free flow of assorted banchan. Get a tastes of Korea with their Bibimbap (S$14.80), or Gimbap (S$9) stuffed with your choice of fillings. Another item to look out for is their menu item is the Wang Pan (from $9), a hot plate of chicken, beef or pork galbi with seaweed rice balls, corn with cheese, and soup.
Wonderful Bapsang is located at Suntec City Tower 3 East Wing #02-609,610, Singapore 038983, p. +6567320974. Open 11.30am – 9.30pm.
COCA
Hailing from Bangkok, COCA marries authentic Thai cuisine with elements of Cantonese home-style cooking to create the iconic flavours now associated with their name. Since opening its doors in 1987, COCA has remained one of the most well-knonw hotpot restaurants in Singapore for being a unique blend of Thai-Chinese. From Fish Glue and Shrimp Paste, to Handmade Dumplings, there’s an endless array of fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood you can dunk into piping hot and fragrant broths.
COCA is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-440 Suntec City Mall, 038983, p. +6562597176. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.15am – 10.30pm.
White Restaurant
Obsessed with white bee hoon? The dish has been popping up in restaurant menus everywhere, but none have perfected the dish as well as White Restaurant. Serving up classic zi char offerings along with the Original White Beehoon (from S$7), the White Restaruant is a no brainer if for those looking for zi char-style comfort food at Suntec City.
White Restaruant is located at 3 Temasek Blvd, #B1-131, Singapore 038983, p. +6562552002. Open 11am – 9.30pm.
Yenly Yours
The Thais take their mango seriously, so you know mango cafe Yenly Yours is exceptional when there are nearly 20 outlets in Bangkok alone. Suntec City is now home to the first overseas Yenly Yours outlet and like the mothership back in Thailand, diners can look forward to many mango-based desserts. Your Mango Super Sticky Rice (S$10.90) is a timeless classic with traditional mango sticky rice served with a side of mango pudding and ice cream. For something more unique, try their Mango and Mango with Mango Jelly (from S$7.90).
Yenly Yours is located at 3 Temasek Blvd, #01-K6 East Wing Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983, p. +6588933877. Open daily 11am – 10pm.
Fluff Stack
For more indulgent desserts, head to Halal-certified Fluff Stack for jiggly, airy, fluffy souffle pancakes that can brighten anyone’s day. With their Classic Souffle Pancakes starting at just S$8.80, Fluff Stack is one of the more affordable souffle pancake establishments in Singapore. Crowd favourites include the Strawberry Cheese Souffle Pancakes ($12.80), stacked tall with strawberry coulis mixed with fresh strawberries and a topping of whipped cream cheese, and the Hazelnut Chocolate Souffle Pancakes ($13.80) featuring hazelnut chocolate sauce textured with speckles of golden feuilletine flakes.
Fluff Stack is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-K4, Suntec City, Singapore 038983, p. +6587643166. Open daily 11am – 9.30pm.
Top image: White Restaurant