What to eat at Amoy Street? That’s an easy question to answer. Just follow our guide for the best restaurants and bars.
Whether it’s slurping pho or getting down and dirty with a classic cheeseburger, Amoy Street has plenty to offer foodies craving an afternoon bite or a post-work tipple. So the next time you get a little overwhelmed by the crowds at Amoy Street Food Centre, take a stroll down Amoy Street’s row of restaurants for a lunchtime expedition to remember.
1. Josephine
Trendy but fuss-free bistro-style French fare? You’ve got our attention. Josephine serves classic French plates in a chic and cosy setting. It’s the perfect combination of quality food and vibes. Start with cold cuts and cheese to whet your appetite before moving on to plates of snails, beef tartare, classic French onion soup, and more.
Must-try item: Cold cuts and cheese board, Josephine beef tartare
How much: Dinner from $18
Opening hours: Daily, 11.45am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 11pm
Address: 97 Amoy Street, Singapore 069917
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2. Employees Only Singapore
There’s no shortage of great cocktail bars in Singapore, but this is one bar we particularly love. Cocktail connoisseurs and lovers of all that is New York might already be savvy with the veritable institution that is Employees Only on Hudson Street. But guess what? One of the world’s best bars picked our garden city for its debut international foray. In addition to excellent cocktails, you can expect top-notch bites at this hot hangout.
Must-try item: Tender Surrender, hand-cut steak tartare, pork katsu sando
How much: Dinner from $15, drinks from $26
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5pm to 1am; Friday to Saturday, 5pm to 2am
Address: 112 Amoy Street, Singapore 069932
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3. Chico Loco
One bite and you’ll go absolutely loco for Chico Loco. This Mexican chicken joint serves guilt-free comfort food where you’re encouraged to drop the cutlery, use your hands and get gloriously messy. Its menu encompasses a mix of tacos, burgers, salads and sandwiches. But the highlight has to be its flavour-packed spit-roasted chicken and beef, which are great to order in sharing portions for larger groups. Oh, and it’s almost a sin if you don’t pair your dishes with a frozen margarita.
Must-try item: Signature rotisserie chicken, ancho smoked wagyu brisket, frozen margarita
How much: Food from $16, drinks from $15 ($10 on happy hour)
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, 11.30am to 10.30pm; Thursday to Friday, 11.30am to 11pm
Address: 102 Amoy Street, Singapore 069922
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4. Native
We’ve had unusual ingredients in our bespoke cocktails before, but none that take the cake like Native. If you haven’t made it here to try its stellar cocktails, get ready for a concoction that will, quite literally, give you a taste of Mother Nature. Also great to know: the place sources its ingredients and spirits within the region.
Must-try item: Tree of Life, Calamansi Mead, Peranakan
How much: Drinks from $21
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 12am; Friday to Saturday, 6pm to 1am
Address: 52A Amoy Street, Singapore 069878
5. Cloudstreet
Food should be an immensely enjoyable experience, and chef Rishi Naleendra has conceptualised a place to reflect just that. With six- to eight-course tasting menus and a wide variety of wines, you’ll savour amazing dishes like grilled oyster with betel leaf, coconut and finger lime, and Sri Lankan stout with liquorice bread. Talk about a taste of heaven!
Must-try item: Course menu
How much: From $248
Opening hours: Friday to Saturday, from 12pm; Tuesday to Saturday, from 6.30pm
Address: 84 Amoy Street, Singapore 069903
6. Nouri
This Michelin-starred fine dining establishment takes you on a culinary high with globally influenced seasonal lunch sets and chef tasting dinner menus. Nouri is also known for artfully plated dishes and an unpretentious menu that’s big on flavour. Even the simple bread and broth dish (rye sourdough, silken cheese and vegetable broth) packs a punch!
Must-try item: Course menu
How much: From $82
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday and Sunday, 12pm to 1.30pm; Wednesday to Sunday, 6pm to 8.30pm
Address: 72 Amoy Street, Singapore 069891
7. North Miznon
A sister location to Miznon, North Miznon by chef Eyal Shani is Asia’s first. It’s a stylish, vibrant space that spotlights good food and fresh flavours. The menu rotates daily – think plates with Mediterranean influences – and dishes are simple yet brimming with textures and flavours. Don’t miss out on the delish dessert platter!
Must-try item: Menu changes daily
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2.30pm & 6pm to 12am; Saturday, 6pm to 12am
Address: 110 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 069930
8. Wang Dae Bak
Unlike most Korean BBQ places that use gas grills, Wang Dae Bak elevates itself from its peers by offering charcoal grills, imparting a characteristically smoky taste to the restaurant’s BBQ offerings. But if you’d rather not deal with the fuss of cooking food yourself, Wang Dae Bak offers a full range of homely Korean dishes like army stew and the crowd-pleasing kimchi pancake.
Must-try item: Beef set, Budae or army stew, kimchi pancake
How much: From $16
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 2.30pm & 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Address: 93 Amoy Street, Singapore 069918
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9. Alati
Close your eyes, and you’ll almost feel a cool Mediterranean sea breeze waft through the rustic blue and white interior of this very Greek taverna. Alati makes use of fresh produce wild-caught by the fishermen of the Aegean Sea. Oh, and did we mention every item on the menu is painstakingly and meticulously made by hand: from the tzatziki (a yoghurt-based sauce) to the baklava (thin layers of phyllo pastry, pistachio and walnut topped with citrus syrup).
Must-try item: Beef souvlaki, lamb baklava, mille-feuille baklava
How much: From $28
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 2.30pm & 5.30pm to 11pm
Address: 73 Amoy Street, Singapore 069892
10. The Flying Squirrel
The Japanese bento lunch is always a prime pick for times when we absolutely can’t get away from work for more than 10 minutes. Skedaddle down to this Amoy Street restaurant and pick up bento sets with sashimi, tamago egg, Japanese rice and pickles.
Must-try item: Premium sashimi, assorted sushi, Japanese tacos, yuzu seafood ceviche
How much: Bento from $25
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 3pm; Monday to Thursday, 5.30pm to 11pm; Friday to Saturday, 5.30pm to 12am
Address: #01-02, 92 Amoy Street, Singapore 069911
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11. Kulto
Want to get whisked away to Barcelona? Reserve a seat at Kulto. This Spanish restaurant along Amoy Street will take you on a sensory trip through Spain with its delicious plates and historical decor. Our go-to dish has to be its seafood paella for a table of four. Got a sweet tooth? Don’t leave without trying Kulto’s famous cheesecake. This takes the popular Basque burnt cheesecake to the next level with the use of manchego cheese, providing just the right balance of salty, savoury and sweet.
Must-try item: Seafood paella, octopus ‘Galician style’, Kulto cheesecake
How much: From $16
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 2.30pm & 5.30pm to 10.30pm
Address: 87 Amoy Street, Singapore 069906
12. Birds of a Feather
This modern Sichuan restaurant has spread its wings in the F&B scene. Inspired by the legend of the four sunbirds from China’s Chengdu province – the capital of Sichuan – Birds of a Feather lets this concept take flight with great dishes spiced to the high heavens. Yet another scene-shaker on Amoy Street? Doesn’t ruffle our feathers one bit. We hope you’re ready to light your tastebuds up.
Must-try item: Braised pork belly, Find the Chicken in the Chillies
How much: Set lunch from $35.90, a la carte from $18
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 12am; Sunday, 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 10pm
Address: 115 Amoy Street, Singapore 069935
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The next time you’re looking for sleek restaurants and bars at Amoy Street for a good time, you know where to go!
