Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Food with a View


With eating being a major pastime in Singapore, it’s only natural that there are some amazing places to do it. If you’re travelling on a budget, you’ve picked a great place to visit as some of the cheapest food in Singapore is the best. But, if you’re travelling on a budget, you might want to stop reading now. The following is a list of the four best places in Singapore to get a great meal with a great view. It’s fine dining at its finest with unique and astonishing surroundings. The following was written with dinner in mind, as that’s when the best food is rolled out with the glittering lights so the city in the background. If you want something a little less expensive all the places are open for lunch as well.

Stellar at 1-Altidue

1-Altitude is the world’s highest alfresco bar. Located on the 63rd floor of 1 Raffles Place, it offers one of the world’s best views to accompany a cocktail. One floor below sits Stellar. At over 250 metres (820ft) above the ground, try not to get vertigo as you feast on European style dishes, tonnes of fish and seafood and meat straight from the wood-fired grill. Also available is an amazing array of fresh sushi and sashimi. If you can’t decide what to eat from the extensive menu, never fear as you can design your own 4, 5 or 6 course ‘tasting menu’. This is a great way to sample as many dishes as possible.

Ku Dé Ta at Marina Bay Sands

Ku Dé Ta is the main bar, club and restaurant on top of the infamous Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino. If you’re only in Singapore for a short time, this is the place to visit, as your friends at home who are familiar with Singapore will definitely ask you about it. The restaurant serves what’s best described as Asian fusion. Apart from the sushi and sashimi, a lot of the dishes have a very European feel, but with added tinges of Asian flavour. If you feel like going all out, you need to try the signature steak. Specially imported from Takara Ranch in central Kansai in Japan, this is genuine wagu beef. Do not expect to pay anything less than $200 for this amazing beef.

Equinox Restaurant at Swissotel The Stamford

Located on the 70th floor of Swissotel The Stamford, enjoy views of nearby Indonesia and Malaysia while feasting on upscale European cuisine.  The most traditional restaurant on the list, the room itself uses lots of wood and even mother of pearl making for an elegant but welcoming atmosphere. No sushi to be found here, just English and European favourites from pork with Scotch egg, prunes and whisky sauce to gnocchi with baby carrots, fennel and turnips. If you’re from that part of the world, this is definitely the place to go if you’re missing a taste of home.

Singapore Flyer Sky Dining

We’ve saved the best till last. While all the other places on the list do have incredible views, they are just standard restaurants. In order to take it to the next level, you need to book a capsule on the Singapore Flyer for you next meal. Dining in the world’s largest Ferris wheel is one of the most memorable dining experience you’ll have anywhere in the world. With uninterrupted spectacular views, the finest food and personal butler-style service, Singapore Flyer Sky Dining is the ultimate dining destination. It’s not cheap but it’s something you’ll never forget and perfect for special occasions like anniversaries and Valentine’s Day.   

Just like the locals, you will spend a lot of time eating while in Singapore. All the options above are a chance to dine somewhere that shows off the city of Singapore. A few things to keep in mind; bookings are essential for all four places. Also extra important, with the exception of the Singapore Flyer, is that not all tables in these restaurants are by the window. When booking a table you should definitely try and reserve a window seat to get the full effect of the restaurants selling point. If you do miss out on a window seat, all the restaurants have bars as well which give a lot more freedom in terms of getting a good view. Have a nice meal and enjoy the view!

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