Global Gastronomy
Looking for recommendations on where to dine? From hearty Italian dishes to flavourful North Indian fare, here’s a list of seven of our favourite restaurants across a wide range of cuisines that are guaranteed to get your taste buds on the go, no suitcase required. Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
Get a taste of unique Peranakan culture at Baba Chews Bar and Eatery, a chic and elegant restaurant bar offering traditional cuisine from the Straits of Malacca, with a twist. Tucked away in Katong Square, this eatery boasts a charming colonial and Peranakan setting – think gorgeous tiles set against wood furnishings and white walls.
The All-you-can-eat Weekend Brunch ($38) is a value-for-money option that allows you to add on free-flow juice, coffee and tea (top up $12) or prosecco (top up $48). You get to enjoy as many hot brunch mains as you want, cooked à la minute to ensure top-notch quality. Highlights include the Nyonya-style Lion Head – stewed meatballs stuffed with quail egg and served with Baba Chews’ rempah (traditional Malay sauce) – plus Nyonya laksa and beef rendang bun, an update on the classic meat dish. For guests who like to be more hands-on, there is also a Do-it-yourself counter where you can try creating local snacks like rojak.
#01-01 Katong Square, 86 East Coast Road 6723 2025 | babachews.com.sg
Jamie’s Italian
For hearty, family-friendly Italian eats, you won’t go wrong with Jamie’s Italian. The restaurant’s popular Vivocity location features a spacious terrace overlooking the harbour, while the Forum outlet boasts a buzzy, modern dining space.
Start with a healthy salad to share; the allnew Jamie’s Big Five Salad ($24.95) is a medley of quinoa, fennel, peas, crunchy red chicory, grapes, radish and plenty of herbs, tossed in a refreshing lemon olive oil dressing. Then, tuck into a warm bowl of chicken casarecce ($ 26.95), exclusively available at Vivocity. This comforting dish consists of homemade pasta served with braised chicken thigh in a creamy sauce, alongside bacon, leeks, roasted mushrooms and herbs. Pizza lovers at Vivocity can also look forward to a variety of hand-stretched options, including the White Rocket ($ 24.95), a béchamel- based dish with mascarpone, mozzarella, fresh chilli and lemon-dressed rocket. Save some space for a sweet treat or two; the Mighty Mess sundae ($ 13.95) – vanilla and strawberry yoghurt gelato, smashed meringue, strawberry compote and baby basil – is a popular pick but if you prefer something lighter, get the yoghurt panna cotta ($13.95), which features blackberry and limoncello compote, crunchy spiced crumble and lemon zest.
Psst! Visiting the Forum outlet? Try the newly added orecchiette puttanesca ($26.95), a fragrant mix of pasta, garlic, anchovies, fresh chilli, cherry tomatoes, Gaeta olives, parmesan and basil. The prawn risotto ($27.95), meanwhile. is prepared with white wine and juicy pan-fried prawns and is another hot favourite.
• #01-165/166/167 Vivocity,
1 Harbourfront Walk | 6733 5500 • #01-01/04 Forum Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road | 6655 7676 jamiesitalian.sg