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Top 19 Local Restaurants in Singapore [2025]
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JUMBO Seafood - Riverside Point
4.7
/5
788 reviews
Seafood
From AU$ 127.00
Singapore River | 1.2 km from downtown
Address: 30 Merchant Rd, #01-01/02 Riverside Point, Singapore 058282
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: Black pepper crab(2114 people recommended) | The riverside of the Singapore River
Verified User Reviews
The crabs at Jumbo are standard Sri Lankan crabs, which are consumed in large quantities every day to ensure freshness. The sauce is prepared uniformly by Jumbo's central kitchen, so each branch maintains a consistent taste. Although it is called chili crab, it is not very spicy. The taste is sweet and spicy. Compared with the spicy crabs in China, although it is not as strong and impactful, it better retains the original flavor of the crab.
I came to Singapore with my friends. The crab meal at Jumbo cost a lot, but it was really worth it~ It was praised as one of the best memories of this trip!
After going to the Ferris wheel, I came to Jumbo Seafood. When I arrived, I had to wait for a table, which shows that it is still very popular. We sat outside and the scenery was good~
The service was still very good! (In order to save money) We didn’t ask for refreshments, and the water on the table was not for drinking, hahahaha. But the waiter still recommended it, and recommended our king crab, saying that there was a discount that day. We discussed it and decided to splurge, which was a wise choice!
My friend made a strategy and came specifically for the award-winning black pepper crab and chili crab. He ordered some recommended dishes, taro scallops, cereal shrimp, etc., all delicious! ! No wonder it is so famous, it really doesn’t step on thunder~ Black pepper crab is a bit spicy, and chili crab is actually tomato and egg fried crab. This combination is inexplicably delicious! I also bought two boxes of seasonings to bring home for shrimp and crabs, which were also very good. Later I found that there is also Jumbo in the capital, and the price seems to be similar to that in Singapore. I don’t know if the quality is the same. I will try it when I have a chance.
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Chatterbox
4.6
/5
174 reviews
Southeast Asian
From AU$ 75.00
Orchard Road | 2.9 km from downtown
Address: 333 Orchard Rd, #05-03 Hilton, Singapore 238867
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: This award-winning restaurant is famous for its Hainanese chicken rice, which attracts celebrities from all walks of life.
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The Huaxizi Restaurant is a restaurant opened by a Fujianese from China. I recommend the Fujian fried noodles in this restaurant. The flavor is very strong and the stir-fry is also very tasty. The price is also very affordable. There are many dishes in it.
The restaurant is run by a Fujianese. I recommend the Fujian fried noodles here. The taste is quite strong. For a person like me who likes strong taste, it is very delicious. The ingredients are also very sufficient. And with the special sauce made by the boss, it is really delicious. It is very satisfying to stir-fry.
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Palm Beach Seafood
4.6
/5
56 reviews
Seafood
From AU$ 209.00
Marina Bay | 664m from downtown
Address: 1 Fullerton Rd, #01-09 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: chilli crab(1665 people recommended) | Merlion Park View
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Of course, you can't miss the signature satay meat, which is sweet and tender. Then I was attracted by the satay-flavored fish fillets and fish skewers. The sweet taste, coupled with the taste of fish, can be said to complement each other. One bite is very satisfying!
A restaurant with good value for money
/ Braised goose /
It's a rare place to eat goose meat, and the product is excellent
The goose skin is soft and salty, the goose meat is tough and firm, the fat layer is sweet and juicy, the taste is plump and delicate, the layers are distinct, and it's not dry or greasy. The more you chew, the more fragrant it is. It's so good! It's definitely worth a try!
The braised tofu served with it was a bit inferior. I don't know why it smelled burnt. It could be a bit more tender and smooth.
/ Pork trotter jelly /
It was so slippery that it was hard to pick up with chopsticks. It was very chewy. The pork trotter jelly would melt after a long time. It was very fresh. You could also eat the pork trotter meat inside. The taste was really amazing.
/ Beef ball soup /
The big, solid beef balls were firm and chewy. When you bite them, they would burst out with delicious juice. They were stewed with radish. The soup was so delicious that you couldn't stop eating. This dish was also quite satisfying.
/ Sour cabbage fried squid /
The portion was quite substantial. It was full of squid, but it was not as fresh as expected. The sour cabbage was seasoned with a little bit of chili. It was very fresh and fragrant and appetizing.
/ Dry fried rice noodles /
I love this dish! I didn't expect that the simple and rustic white rice noodles could be fried so deliciously. It only used green vegetables and pork lard residue. It was so fragrant! The rice noodles are soft and tender, a little smooth and sticky, and the heat of the wok is just right [bow] Eat them while they are hot!
/ Stir-fried Chinese kale /
The ingredients are just right, crispy and refreshing, fragrant and sweet
/ Reverse sand taro /
I love this Chaoshan dessert so much
Lipu taro is cut into strips and fried until crispy on the outside and sticky on the inside, then reverse fried with sugar icing, it is soft and sweet in the mouth, not greasy at all
Although the sugar layer is not very crispy, it tastes closer to what you make at home. The sweetness of white sugar and the fragrance of taro are the most charming!
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Candlenut
4.8
/5
12 reviews
Southeast Asian
From AU$ 154.00
Tanglin | 5.5 km from downtown
Address: 17a Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249676
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: Candlenut Blue Swimmer Crab Curry(177 people recommended) | Chef Malcolm Lee
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The flounder fins were too greasy after being fried, the fried squid was too much, but it was cold and not crispy at all. The only surprise was the weird cheeseburger meat sushi ~ I waited for three hours to eat it
Nanyang cuisine is served in an old house. The laksa and Nyonya dishes are heavier in flavor, similar to the improved Fujian cuisine. The sauces are good and the eggs are delicious.
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No Signboard Seafood Geylang
4.8
/5
291 reviews
Seafood
From AU$ 81.00
Geylang | 4.9 km from downtown
Address: 414 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389392
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Local Restaurants
Highlights: A famous seafood restaurant known for its crab dishes
Verified User Reviews
Recommend spicy crab
Cereal Shrimp
black pepper crab
Pure taste, good service
Beautiful environment, a good place to check in
Especially the air environment is good and the sky is blue
Take beautiful photos casually
I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was no signboard. The waiter told me that there is only one in China. It is very Singaporean style, and I felt like I was back in Singapore.
"Cereal Milk Shrimp" is very delicious, the cereal is crispy and delicious
"Hainan Chicken Meal" has a little salty ginger juice
"Soybean Sauce Yellow Croaker" has very tender fish
No.
6
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KEK Seafood
4.4
/5
25 reviews
Seafood
From AU$ 93.00
Bukit Merah | 5.4 km from downtown
Address: 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136, Singapore 150124
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: Chili Crab (Recommended by 261 Guests) | Over 50 Years Old Shop
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One of many old-fashioned brands in Singapore, Michelin Biden for many years, mainly seafood cooking, this whole layer is full of their moonlight river powder SGD 6 signature dishes, thrown down the fire until charred, river powder with lard, Chinese sausage, prawns, salmon and black sauce fried together, The country is full of sputum. Add egg yolks in the middle, mix them with pho powder when you eat, and the more smooth and tender coffee ribs SGD12 This is a must-order dish with a signature. When the table is served, the coffee is rich in aroma. There is butter and coffee powder on the pork chops. There is a little caramel aroma coffee. The taste is very good. The Pearl Roll SGD 12 is also their signature dish. The crisp tofu skin is stuffed with a lot of salted egg yolks, shrimps, ham, mushrooms, etc. It’s full after a bite, it’s very full if you eat one.
A good seafood restaurant, the price is not expensive, crabs, shrimps are very fresh, chili crabs, cereal shrimp are my favorite, the price per capita is about SGD 30. There are many locals.
No.
7
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National Kitchen by Violet Oon Singapore
4.6
/5
34 reviews
Southeast Asian
From AU$ 107.00
Marina Bay | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: 1 St Andrew's Rd, #02–01 National Gallery, Singapore 178957
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: A Nyonya restaurant in an art gallery, showcasing Singapore's diverse cuisine
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A Nyonya restaurant, more suitable for the Chinese appetite. This restaurant needs to be booked, one at 6pm and one at 8:30pm. Beef Rendang is delicious, but quite spicy. It is curry and coconut milk. It is the most famous dish of this restaurant. It goes well with rice and pancakes. Kumquat chili is a traditional Malay dipping sauce, a bit spicy. Indian flatbread is great with curry. Hainanese chicken rice tastes good, the chicken is very fragrant, and the rice fried with chicken oil is good. Shrimp Paste Chicken Wings is a kind of fried meat, which tastes very good. Small Golden Cup is highly recommended and is also a very special dish in the restaurant. [Mint] Environment: Very good [Service bell] Service: Good
The main feature is the fusion of Japanese and Mexican cuisine, with all kinds of spicy sushi, the famous Madrid stew made into burritos, and desserts are Spanish dough sticks dipped in chocolate... If you are tired of shopping, this is also a good choice for a meal.
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8
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The Blue Ginger (Tanjong Pagar)
4.6
/5
18 reviews
Southeast Asian
From AU$ 53.00
Chinatown | 1 km from downtown
Address: 97 Tg Pagar Rd, Singapore 088518
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights: Curry Fish Head (Recommended by 346 People) | Opened for Over 20 Years
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My friend brought me here to eat the legendary Michelin one-star Nyonya cuisine. It is a three-story building with a very Nanyang style decoration. People who have just arrived in Singapore may not be used to it, but they think it has a certain characteristic. Local friends often eat various flavors of curry and think it tastes good. The curry flavor is very special. I personally think the small golden cup and five-spice rolls are delicious. Durian cendol is worth trying.
I always think it's delicious, and I would like to recommend the simple and delicious dishes, such as flat meat soup, earthworm jelly, clams, seasonal vegetables in golden soup, lotus leaf dumplings, and this season's eel soup ~ it only costs two to three hundred for two people, and you can go shopping after eating!
No.
9
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Spring Court
3.7
/5
8 reviews
Southeast Asian
From AU$ 99.00
Chinatown | 954m from downtown
Address: 52-56 Upper Cross St, Singapore 058348
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Local Restaurants
Highlights: chilli Crab in claypot(4812 people recommended) | Over 90 years old store
Verified User Reviews
This Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, Singapore, is an old brand, has a 90-year history, the Chinese restaurant in the standard Nanyang-style building, mainly Fujian taste, there is also innovation, use robots to deliver food, feel that the main person in addition to maintaining the classic still has a mentality to keep up with the torrent of the times. Under this careful attitude, environmental food and service needless to say, are very good.
After sitting down at the position, I was told there was no snack class for lunch, so I was a little disappointed at first. The waiter who ordered the food was not bad, but the lobby manager saw that we were few people, and probably felt that our consumption was not high, so he didn't pay attention to us at all. When I checked out, I even put the credit card in my pocket and almost forgot to return it to me. Unfortunately, such a good environment, with such a unpleasant mood, no matter how good the food is, it is tasteless!
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10
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Eminent Frog Porridge & Seafood
4.7
/5
96 reviews
Southeast Asian
From AU$ 33.00
Geylang | 4.6 km from downtown
Address: 323 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389359
Verified User Reviews
Tianji porridge is very delicious, the porridge is very sticky, very fresh Ginger onion chicken Because there are children, there is no spicy, this is not spicy taste is very good, salty and sweet, sweet is a little bit Mango shrimp has a little spicy taste, the overall taste is good Iron plate omelet is OK, Well-regulated [Mint] Environment: Not very good, no air conditioning, long queue time, mainly because there is a table to order the food and wait, I feel that the planning is very unreasonable [Service Bell] Service: OK, the waiter will speak Chinese
It's really a small shop in the dust. Tianji buys 2 pounds and sends 1 pounds. In fact, it is the braised field chicken in a casserole and the white porridge in a casserole. This taste is drooling so far! It is worth coming to taste!
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