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10 Creative Dining Places in Singapore

Clueless on where to dine after a long day at work? Or aching to indulge in some good food with friends in a creative-inspired ambience? Cast your worries aside. We’re featuring 10 creative places where you can dine and enjoy.


1. Kombi Rocks


Take a ride down memory lane. Welcome to Kombi Rocks Diner, where vintage cars meet delectable fusion delight. Indulge in Teochew-Thai fusion dishes by Koon Kee Restaurant served since 1971. Set against a relaxing Kombi-inspired ambience with background music, discover signature dishes such as ‘mee goreng’ with crabmeat, Thai beef noodles soup, or sliced grouper noodles soup. Crave for a photo op? You can hire a vintage Kombi for photoshoots, outings or any other events.

Address: 66 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 545568
Website: http://www.kombirocks.com/


2. Book Cafe


Hop into your own fairy-tale story. Creatively designed with a beautiful blend of soft lighting and bookshelves, The Book Café offers a unique experience for guests to relax and dine in a cozy book-inspired environment. Incorporated with a huge selection of magazines, foreign and local newspapers, free wireless access and many more, the café panders to every guest’s whim with a heavenly menu which includes All Day Breakfast and Set Meal Selections. Guests can also enjoy the breezy air with the café’s al fresco dining option.

Address: #01-02, 20 Martin Road S239070, Seng Kee Building, Robertson Quay, Singapore
Website: http://thebookcafe.com.sg/


3. The Plant Story


Discover gastronomical pleasure in a nature-inspired setting. The Plant Story is a haven for guests to unwind and dine while enjoying the natural surroundings. Enjoy palate-pleasing main dishes such as beef lasagne and chicken mushroom baked rice, or tempt your sweet tooth with desserts like carrot cake and Boston cheese cake. Experience urban gardening with the garden café’s workshop where you learn to design your own miniature garden creations.

Address: HortPark, 33 Hyderabad Road (Off Alexandra Road) S119578, Level 1, Beside the Lawn
Website: http://www.theplantstory.com/


4. 1942 Alfresco 


Travel back in time with vintage flair. Set against a backdrop of historical wars, 1942 Alfresco is a museum restaurant which offers an out-of-this-world dining experience with war-inspired themes such as the Japanese occupation period. Guests can luxuriate in the historical charm of the early wars while indulging in appetising meals such as burgers, pizzas and sandwiches, and beverages.

Address: 30 Cosford Road, Singapore 499550
Website: https://www.facebook.com/1942Changi


5. Ding Dong


Ring the doorbell to fine cuisine. Inspired by the rustic flavors of Southeast Asia, Ding Ding serves up a unique dining concept which delivers handcrafted cocktails and boutique wines. Soak up the culture-inspired culinary tastes with fine dishes such as spicy pumpkin, crispy duck curry, and homemade miso tofu. If you can’t decide what to eat, you can opt for the ‘Feed Me’ menus, which satisfy your gastronomical needs with a selection of Ding Dong’s favorite dishes.
Address: 23 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069703
Website: http://www.dingdong.com.sg


6. Open Farm Community


Indulge your taste buds in nature-inspired pleasure. Sprawled over a 35,000 sqft of green land, Open Farm Community is an open-concept restaurant which focuses on locally sourced, seasonal and innovative dishes. Guests can sample a range of culinary delights such as roasted baby chicken, rib eye streak with garden herb butter, and roasted mangalica pork belly. Besides dining, guests can enjoy an interactive experience through farming workshops, events and activities.

Address: 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819
Website: http://www.openfarmcommunity.com/


7. La Ventana


Taste the luxury of classic recipes in the midst of lush greenery. Designed to resurrect traditional Catalan recipes, La Ventana is a tapas-centric restaurant which features an extensive menu of the best classic Catalan dishes such as roasted octopus, crispy suckling pig and pigeon paella. Guests can take advantage of the homey and natural ambience while dining on fine authentic cuisine.

Address: 16A Dempsey Road #01-01, Singapore 247695
Website: http://www.laventana.com.sg/


8. Sorrel


Take casual pleasure in fine dining. Named after the herb known for its fresh and clean lemony flavour, Sorrel is a bistronomy-concept restaurant designed to craft exquisite dishes that reflect a passionate commitment to the freshest and highest quality ingredients possible. Serving up a range of meals from 3-course to 7-course, Sorrel delights guests with dishes such as spanner crab, pork rilette, and braised beef short ribs. Guests can also enjoy pre desserts to prep up their palates for the main courses.

Address: 21 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620
Website: http://www.sorrel.sg/


9. Cove99 


Experience seafood in a new perspective. Committed to freshness and quality, Cove99 is a live seafood restaurant which features an array of modern Chinese seafood which will tantalize your taste buds. Cove99 serves an array of signature dishes like Braised Lobster in Superior Broth with Pan-fried vermicelli, Steamed Alaska King Crab with Chinese Wine & Egg White and Golden Sauce Crab. For those who prefer to keep their hands unstained, they also have convenience of choosing deshelled crabs.

Address: 72 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079329
Website: http://www.cove99.com/


10. The Missing Pan


Revel in the tasteful simplicity of modern cuisine. Incorporated with a bakery on the first floor, The Missing Pan has an upstairs brasserie which serves hearty cuisine with a traditional twist to delight palates. The Missing Pan serves up various concoctions, such as soup and greens, pasta and risotto, bread and eggs, burgers and many more. Guests can unwind and relax while sipping a cup of coffee or tea, or socialize with friends over beer.

Address: 619D Bukit Timah Road #01/02-0, Singapore 269724
Website: http://www.themissingpan.com/


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