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The Best Restaurants In Bukit Timah, Singapore

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One of Singapore’s more high-end districts, Bukit Timah is well known for its diversity of cuisine, with many American and European style restaurants filling the streets. We explore the best places to eat in Bukit Timah.

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Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar

Located near Singapore’s Botanic Gardens, Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar serves some of the best burgers in the nation. With its casual bar setting, the establishment is warm and atmospheric. The aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with the smell of beer and cider in the air. Try their Guinness Stout bread. This is infused with beer to give it a light and malty taste, truly integrating a bakery and a bar. Other than burgers, the restaurant also serves pasta, salad and fries. A selection of beers, ciders and cocktails at the bar is available at a reasonable price.

Rise and Grind Coffee Co

Looking for a delicious breakfast to kickstart your day, or a laid-back brunch late in the morning? Rise and Grind Coffee Co is the perfect place. This cafe is locally renowned for its brunch foods, as it offers a breakfast and brunch menu until 3pm. Try the Hangover Cure set to get rid of that headache with a hearty meal of bacon, sausages, eggs and toast. Like its name suggests, Rise and Grind Co has delicious, aromatic coffee that is sure to make you enjoy starting the day. The joint also serves lunch and dinner fare, such as pasta and burgers. It also has a great craft beer menu, so be sure to check that out.

Corner House

Experience fine dining while surrounded by nature in Singapore’s greenest district. Corner House is located within Singapore’s beautiful Botanic Gardens. The restaurant is housed in a colonial style building, renovated to have glass-panelled walls that look out over the botanic gardens. An innovative mix of international cuisine is served here, with an emphasis on the fusion of Asian and western culinary styles and ingredients.

Riders Cafe

Want to be even closer to nature while you enjoy your meal? Riders Cafe is situated next to the Bukit Timah Saddle Club. You can see horses from inside the colonial style building, making the modern metropolis seem decades away. This establishment is a local favorite for weekend brunch. It serves not only the usual bacon and eggs and toast, but also locally flavored combinations like the soft-shell crab Benedict with poached eggs. Due to its popularity, Riders Cafe can get quite full, especially on weekends and holidays. So, book ahead to ensure you have a table.

Bukit Timah Hawker Center

True to Singapore’s street food tradition, Bukit Timah Hawker Center offers many of the nation’s most iconic and inexpensive dishes. With more than 150 stalls to choose from, selecting items can be daunting. The Fishball noodles and laksa noodles are must-try items at any Singaporean hawker center. The Char Kway Teow (stir-fried rice cake strips) is a local favorite. As many dishes are more suitable for sharing, go with a group so that you can try different things. This hawker center is one of the best places to brush shoulders with locals and experience the city’s vibrant street food culture.

Bar Bar Black Sheep

This place is located right next to the botanic gardens. So, you can have a relaxed meal in close proximity to nature at Bar Bar Black Sheep. This successful restaurant and bar has a wide outdoor dining area, making the most of the lush natural greenery in Bukit Timah. Though it can get hot during the day, so it may be more suitable for dinner. The joint offers a wide range of cuisines, including American, Indian, Thai, as well as local dishes. The bar serves a delicious selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, giving the dining area a relaxed al-fresco vibe.

About the author

Elizabeth Lee was born in California and grew up in Hong Kong, the city where she has lived her whole life (so far!). She is currently studying at the University of Hong Kong, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Linguistics. Rather than look for a place to call home, Elizabeth is a wanderer who wants to experience life on this earth to the fullest. Driven by her curiosity for the world and in particular other cultures, Elizabeth has travelled to various places in Asia, Britain, Australia and North America. Elizabeth is an aspiring writer who is inspired by literature, history, and foreign cultures, and her work features themes of freedom and feminism. She hopes to publish her fictional writing someday.

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