Ellenborough Market Café
20 Merchant Road, S(058281) TEL: 6239 1847 swissotel.com
TATLER SAYS
Ellenborough Market Café is home to a wide selection of local classics and elevated renditions of local and international cuisine. While there's a lot to savour, it's best to go for signatures like babi pongteh. This Peranakan classic is composed of tender and juicy braised pork cooked in fermented soya bean sauce that's a mouth-watering mix of sweet and savoury. Another popular favourite is a delicious take on the Singapore laksa, featuring plump river prawns and al dente noodles in a rich and spicy coconut curry. Save space for the local and Western desserts, especially the rich and pulpy durian pengat topped with an extra decadent gula melaka.
SIGNATURE DISHES
• Babi pongteh
• Singapore laksa with river prawn
• Pasta with pork ragout and sous vide
• Durian pengat
TATLER TIP
As this is an à la carte buffet, all portions are served for a single person. To taste as many dishes as possible, go with a bigger group.