Clarke Quay is one of the areas that I visited regularly as the area was near to my workplace and home to many casual restaurants and cafes. Some of these places are quite laid back with lesser crowds, making it a great place for meal. I have came up with a third compilation to share on new places to dine near Clarke Quay (2022 edition).
1. Mitsuba
It was my second visit to the Japanese restaurant located at The Central. Other than authentic Japanese ala-carte buffet, they have a wide selection of mouth-watering chirashi & donburi sets only available weekdays lunch.
I had Gindara Teriyaki set ($18.90++) which came with cod fish don, miso soup, fruits and green tea. The portion was just nice for the set. The battered exterior was crispy and drizzled with teriyaki sauce to enhance the flavour. A good lunch before the dreadful meeting gave me energy for the day.
6 Eu Tong Sen St, The Central @ Clarke Quay, #03-88, Singapore 059817
Operating hours: 11.30am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 10pm daily
2. Big Elephant Penang Signature
A small eatery located near the entrance of Havelock II specialising in authentic Penang Signature. Best of all, these dishes are priced at a cost of $5.80.
I had Curry Chicken Rice which was served with rice infused with butterfly pea flower, giving the rice a unique blend of blue and white, making the dish looked photo worthy. They gave a huge drumstick which the meat can be easily detached from the bone. The curry on the other hand, was spicy and shiok, but not to the extend of numbing. Didn't let the curry sauce went to waste, I drizzled the curry over the rice and egg to enhance the flavour.
2 Havelock Rd, Singapore 059763
Operating hours: 8am to 6pm from Mon to Fri
3. Griddler & Grinder
Griddler & Grinder is a small cafe specialising in good grill and coffee in a cosy environment. We were attracted by their 2 course set lunch (drink and main) at $9.80+, do note they have 10% service charge.
I had English Breakfast Tea and Mushroom Cream Spaghetti. The spaghetti was cooked al dente and the richness of the cream was just right. The mushroom added savoury to the overall taste and a cup of tea to cleanse my palate.
2 Havelock Rd, #01-48, Singapore 059763
Operating hours: 10am to 9pm from Mon to Sat
4. Island Vintage Cafe
Island Vintage Cafe is a simple looking cafe with rustic furnishings. We decided to try their set lunch where you can choose the main course between chicken, salmon or seafood with rice or spaghetti.
The set lunch comes with a choice of drink and main course. I have Tea with Salmon Rice at $9.90 net. I was a bit shocked at the portion of the salmon, but for the price paid, I couldn't fault much. I feel it is for worth it to order spaghetti instead, they served creamy mushroom spaghetti.
2 Havelock Rd, #01-49 Havelock 2, Singapore 059763
Operating hours: 8am to 8pm daily
5. Big Mouth Eat
A small eatery located at the basement of Havelock 2. I always love having Taiwanese food so I decided to give it a try.
I had Yansu Chicken Rice at $8.90. The crispy popcorn chicken was marinated with salt and pepper that made it so addictive that I couldn't stop eating. It was served with sunny side up, a mix of cabbage and carrots that also provided crunch to the dish.
2 Havelock Rd, #B1-22, Singapore 059763
Operating hours: 24/7
6. Don Don Donki
Don Don Donki is a Japanese specialty supermarket chain. They offers a variety of ready to eat bento set, many working adults love to grab a pack of the bento and other dishes for lunch. I was spoilt for choices and eventually settled for Chicken Karaage Tako Balls Omelette Rice ($7.90). The portion was just nice.
6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #B1, #11-28/44-51 The Central, 059817
Operating hours: 9am to 12am daily
7. Straits Bakery
Straits Bakery serves Peranakan cuisine from the major Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore. The restaurant introduced set lunch at the price of $9.80 nett for ice tea and one main course.
Their main course is really value for money, I had Ayam Buah Keluah. The nyonya chicken was well coated with the savoury sweet sauce and paired well with the omelette and butterfly pea infused rice. The fish keropok was a delight to have and added crunchy texture to the dish.
2 Havelock Road, Havelock 2, #B1-10/11, 059763
Operating hours: 10am to 6.pm daily
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