We might all be cooped up at home these days, but we've got a world of cuisines knocking on our doors.
With Covid-19 taking its toll on the F&B scene, Singapore's restaurants have risen magnificently to the challenge with islandwide delivery and all-new takeaway menus.
There's never been a better time to be hungry at home - especially when your cravings are supporting our local restaurant heroes. Whether you're after Western or Asian, steak or sushi, you'll find a fix for all budgets in our ultimate guide. #savefnbsg
Western
Da Paolo Gastronomia
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Price Range: $
There's nothing a hearty Italian feast can't fix, especially when it comes to Da Paolo Gastronomia's gourmet grub.
Their delivery site features a marvellous range of fresh pasta sauces, along with essentials like Egg Tagliatelle ($8.20) and Squid Ink Tagliolini ($10.80) - everything you need to whip up a pasta party in your pot.
If you prefer your Italian fix to come perfectly al dente, they've also got a sprawling selection of pastas, lasagnes, and pizzas for delivery and self-collection.
Don't forget to enter the code CITYNOMADS10 during checkout to get $10 off your total order!
Da Paolo Gastronomia has outlets in Bukit Timah, City Hall, HarbourFront, Holland Village, Marina Bay, Orchard, and Raffles Place. Shop groceries and food delivery on their online site here.
Salted & Hung
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Price Range: $$
Good meat makes our world go round, and that goes doubly for Salted & Hung's juicy offerings.
Their new takeout menu brings together some of their well-loved Aussie-style small plates such as Fremantle Octopus ($30) and Kangaroo ($25), along with smoky gems like Lamb Char Siew ($52) and Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich ($22).
To order takeaways, simply call ahead an hour in advance - their alcoholic take on Tiramisu ($14) is well worth the wait.
Salted & Hung is located at 12 Purvis Street, Singapore 188591, p. +65 6358 3130. Open Tues-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-4pm and 6pm-10.30pm. Closed Mon.
The Guild
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Price Range: $$
Few snacks get us slavering like The Guild's addictive Crispy Chicken Skin ($6), and thankfully we won't need to go cold turkey this month.
These spicy bites of heaven are now available for both takeaway or delivery via Foodpanda and GrabFood, along with sinful delights like the Guild Burger ($28) with shoestring fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich ($15) stuffed with smoked pork and aged cheddar, and Grilled Spicy Cabbage ($14.30). Perfect for pairing with a pint at home.
The Guild is located at 55 Keong Saik Road, #01-01, Singapore 089158, p. +65 9042 3900. Open Mon-Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 3pm-12am.
Deadfall
Price Range: $$
If you loved Deadfall's indulgent bar bites, you won't need to wait till sundown to tuck into them now. New to this grungy-chic joint is a weekday lunch menu of comfort favourites and new creations, available for takeout as well as dine-in.
Nosh on smoked pastrami on tater tot waffles with the popular TTW Sando ($15), or go classic with the DF Grilled Cheese ($12) made with four kinds of cheese. Can't get enough of guilty pleasures? The famed Deadfall Nachos ($12) topped with chili con carne will do the trick.
Deadfall at Barbary Coast is located at 16 North Canal Road, Singapore 048828, p. +65 8869 4798. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm for lunch; Mon 4pm-12am, Tue-Wed 4pm-1am, Thurs-Sat 4pm-2am for drinks.
DON HOME
Price Range: $$
Mod-Aussie restaurant Don Ho and its sister poke bar Loloku have joined forces to produce DON HOME, the delivery hero for our stay-home times.
Whether it's healthy eats like Halloumi & Squash ($15) and Avocado Bruschetta ($20) you crave, or hearty meats such as Slow-Cooked Beef flatbread ($15) and beer-battered haddock, they've got it all.
Islandwide delivery and self pick-up are available for all items on the DON HOME menu - yes, even the tempting Homemade Cheesecake ($6).
Don Ho is located at 1 Keong Saik Road, The Working Capitol Building, Singapore 089109. DON HOME operates Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm and 6pm-9.45pm, Sun 12pm-3pm, p. +65 9011 0699.
Potato Head
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Price Range: $$
In honour of Earth Month, Potato Head Folk have sprouted a brand new sustainable menu, available for dine-in and takeaway via Deliveroo.
From April 1, 2020, six droolworthy burgers are set to join their plant-based ranks - the Impossible Egg N Chedda, the Truffle Shuffle packed with portobello mushrooms and truffled soya milk aioli, the ultra-fiery Impossible Hombre, and more.
Wash it all down with a guilt-free shake - the cheekily-named C.R.E.A.M. Cash "EW" Rules Everything, boasting cashew milk and gula melaka ice-cream served with dark chocolate soil crust.
Potato Head Singapore is located at 36 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089143, p. +65 6327 1939. Open daily 11am till late.
Firebake
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Price Range: $$
With two colossal, custom woodfire ovens at its heart, it's no wonder Firebake has got sourdough lovers all fired up.
This bakehouse delivers its loaves of crusty goodness via Deliveroo and Grabfood, from brioche to organic rye. You'll find some scrumptious mains as well - Wagyu Beef Burger ($18), Australian Prawn Capellini ($22), and to cap off, Bread & Butter Pudding ($10) made with their very own organic fruit loaf.
Firebake is located at 237 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428930, p. +65 6440 1228. Open Wed-Thurs 3pm-10pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. Closed Mon & Tues.
Rosso Vino
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Price Range: $$
Netflix and pizza party? Yes please. Rosso Vino serves up a slice of Italy with fresh pizzas, pastas, and homemade bread, available for delivery on Deliveroo, foodpanda, and Grabfood.
They've even got options for the gluten-free among us - think Penne alla Bolognese ($25.90) topped with slow-cooked minced beef, or Penne al Granchio ($29.90) with lobster bisque.
Rosso Vino is located at 15 Merbau Road, Singapore 239032, p. +65 6733 7735. Open daily 3pm-1am.
Oxwell & Co
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Price Range: $$$
Every Sunday, British gastropub Oxwell & Co transforms into Boxwell & Go - the delivery champion for your Sunday roast tradition.
Their family-style roasts range from Roasted Pork Belly with Crackling ($95) to Grass-Fed Roasted Beef Striploin ($160), each with a quintessentially Brit helping of roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Best of all, you won't need to go without your pint of Ox ale or your sticky toffee pudding.
Oxwell & Co is located at 5 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069688, p. +65 9297 1994. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-12am and Sun 12pm-12am. For delivery orders, Whatsapp +65 9297 1994 on Sundays between 12pm-9pm.
Pasta Bar
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Price Range: $$$
Play Italian chef for a night with Pasta Bar's home cooking kits. This beloved Keong Saik pasta spot has launched cook-at-home packs of hand-cut tagliatelle (from $42), fresh tagliolini (from $42), and fresh rigatoni (from $40), available for delivery or in-store pickup via direct order on their site.
To complete your romantic feast, splurge on starters like the Salumi Platter ($22) and gooey Burrata ($26), or pop open a fine bottle of Il Ponte Balto Super Tuscan ($72) or Villa Matilde Greco di Tufo ($70). La dolce vita indeed.
Pasta Bar is located at 55 Keong Saik Road, #01-05, Singapore 089158, p. +65 6222 0627. Open Tues-Sat 12pm-3pm and 6pm-10.30pm, Sun-Mon 6pm-10.30pm.
Black Marble
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Price Range: $$$
Staying home doesn't mean you can't get your quality steak fix. A steakhouse by veteran hotel chef Otto Weibel, Black Marble delivers succulent surf 'n' turf to your doorstep via foodpanda.
Think fork-tender slabs of 30 Days Dry Aged T-Bone Steak ($55.30), MBS 4 Australian Wagyu Rump ($33.30), and Grain-Fed Lamb Rack ($38.30). For seafood feasting, dive into their From The Sea platter ($88.30) filled with Boston lobster tail and tiger prawns.
Black Marble is located at 118 Holland Ave, #02-01 Raffles Holland V Mall, Singapore 278997, p. +65 9641 6913. Open daily 11am-10pm.
Asian
Tok Tok Indonesian Soup House
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Price Range: $
Take home the taste of Indonesia with this warung-style soup house. Tok Tok dishes up Indonesian street fare in convenient bento boxes, available for both takeaway and delivery.
From smoke-kissed Ayam Bakar ($8.90) and Ayam Penyet ($8.90) to fragrant Nasi Campur Bali ($10.90) and Nasi Kuning ($9.90), these bentos are set to make your lunchtime a lot happier.
Tok Tok Indonesian Soup House has outlets in Ann Siang Road, 313@Somerset, and Paya Lebar Square. To place pre-orders, contact +65 9743 4884 or +65 9025 9870 at least one day in advance, with a minimum order of ten packets.
The Salted Plum
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Price Range: $
We can't jet over to Taiwan's night markets for now, so The Salted Plum is our next best bet. This no-frills Taiwanese joint is bringing street fare right to your door, with bento set options for delivery and self-pickup.
We've already got our eyes on the luscious Lu Rou Bento ($11.90) and signature Burnt Chili Chicken Bento ($9.90). For the whole fam, there's also a four-pax set ($68) comprising eight small plates and dessert.
The Salted Plum has outlets in Circular Road and Suntec City. See here for more location info.
Hokkaido-Ya
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Price Range: $
Whether it's sashimi or salmon dons, you can count on Hokkaido-Ya to beat those Japanese food cravings. Get piping hot Hokkaido Beef Ramen ($15.90) and white curry udon on your doorstep via Deliveroo, along with ocean-fresh signatures like the Truffle Bara Chirashi Don ($14.90).
Hokkaido-Ya is located at 1 Harbourfront Walk, #02-153 VivoCity, Singapore 098585, p. +65 6376 8387. Open daily 11.30am-10pm.
JUMBO Seafood
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Price Range: $
JUMBO Seafood has long been a household name for fresh catch, and in the next months, it'll be making a splash in your home. You can now choose from six Bento Boxes (from $10.80 to $12.80) options, available for takeaway and delivery via Deliveroo, Foodpanda or GrabFood.
Get a taste of JUMBO's famous prawns with the Deshelled Prawns Stir-Fried with Chilli Crab Sauce, or savour unique combinations like Deep Fried Sliced Salmon with Nonya Sauce. What's more, enjoy 10 per cent off all bentos when you self-collect between 12pm-2.15pm daily.
JUMBO Seafood has outlets in East Coast Seafood Centre, Riverside Point, The Riverwalk, Dempsey Hill, ION Orchard, and Jewel Changi. See here for more location info.
Kota88
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Price Range: $
This homely joint serves up Chinese-Indonesian comforts in the East via Deliveroo.
Crowd favourites here include Nasi Campur Babi ($12.88), or mixed rice packed with BBQ pork and sweet pork satay, as well as Sate Babi ($15.88) - ten succulent sticks of pork flesh or offals. If you're feeling under the weather, there's nothing like their Century Egg Congee ($7.88) for a pick-me-up.
Kota88 is located at 907 East Coast Road #01-02, Singapore 459107, p. +65 6242 2645. Open daily 11am-3pm and 6pm-11pm.
Tanuki Raw
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Price Range: $$
If, like us, you're addicted to Tanuki Raw's Truffle Yakiniku Don ($18), you can now get it delivered islandwide. This funky raw bar has launched delivery options for everything from its beloved donburi to its quirky new futo rolls (think sushi, but monster-sized).
With only two hours' notice required to get our hands on their Mentaiko Beer Cheese Twister Fries ($14.90), we'll just have to bid our diets goodbye. Be sure to enter the code CITYNOMADS10 for a one-time 10 per cent discount, applicable for all orders above $50 made before April 30, 2020!
Tanuki Raw has outlets in Orchard Central, National Design Centre, Jewel Changi Airport, and Changi Airport T3. Check out their delivery menu here.
The Blue Ginger
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Price Range: $$
The Blue Ginger is one of our go-to spots for time-honoured Peranakan nosh, so news of 20 per cent off their à la carte takeaway orders certainly got us excited.
Drop by to sink your teeth into their smokily good Ayam Panggang "Blue Ginger" ($16), or pick up a bowl of their fall-off-the-bone Pork Ribs Assam ($16). For a punch of spice, we adore the Terong Goreng Cili ($13) - silky slices of deep-fried eggplant.
The Blue Ginger has outlets in Tanjong Pagar and Great World. The Tanjong Pagar outlet is located at 97 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088518, p.+65 6222 3928. Open daily 12pm-3pm and 6.30pm-10.30pm. The Great World outlet is located at #01-106, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994, p. +65 6235 7042. Open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm and 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm.
Standing Sushi Bar
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Price Range: $$
Standing Sushi Bar is putting its scrumptious rolls on the road with an islandwide delivery launch (two-hour notice required). From melt-in-the-mouth Chutoro Sashimi ($22) to assorted sushi platters and salmon steaks, their extensive menu is set to keep our bellies very, very happy.
If you're planning a celebration at home, the floral-shaped Sakura Sushi Cake ($99) and Salmon Lover Sushi Cake ($99) look splendid and taste even better. Be sure to enter the code CITYNOMADS10 for a one-time 10 per cent discount, applicable for all orders above $50 made before April 30, 2020!
Standing Sushi Bar has outlets in North Bridge Road and Marina One.
The Nomads
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Price Range: $$
Better known for its exotic tasting menus, Central Asian restaurant The Nomads has put together an à la carte spread for your delivery and self-pickup convenience.
Tantalise your senses with three fragrant types of plov (a spiced rice dish) - Veggie ($20), Chicken ($24), and Wagyu Cheeks ($32), each paired with a creamy hummus mash. Don't miss out on their Kazakhstan-style Nan ($16) with seaweed butter - it's the stuff of fluffy bread dreams.
The Nomads is located at 70 Telok Ayer Street, #01-01, Singapore 048462, p. +65 6977 7057. Current opening hours have been changed to Sat & Mon-Tues 6pm-11pm, Wed-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm and 6pm-11pm.
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
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Price Range: $$
Spice up your stay-home life with Si Chuan Dou Hua's fiery delicacies. This Sichuan hotspot delivers à la carte offerings such as 'Chong Qing' Chilled Chicken with Spicy Bean Paste (from $20) and Bean Curd in Spicy Minced Meat Sauce (from $22), along with a tasty range of bento boxes.
Planning a family feast? Their six-course set menus (from $220) are enough to get your whole fam's tongues tingling.
Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant has outlets in UOB Plaza, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, and PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road. Check out their delivery menu here.
Fat Prince
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Price Range: $$$
Our stay-home plans for the next month? Getting steadily fatter with Fat Prince's Istanbul-inspired delights.
This gourmet kebabery-bar is launching an indulgent selection of kebabs for takeaway and delivery, starring classic Middle Eastern flavours like Spring Pea Falafel, Chicken Shish, and Roasted Lamb (3 for $30, 4 for $38, 5 for $45).
Also available for delivery is a princely range of kebab bowls comprising one salad, one protein, and a dessert.
Fat Prince is located at 48 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079317, p. +65 6221 7794. Current opening hours have been changed to Mon-Thurs 11.30am-3pm and 6pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am-3pm and 6pm-12am.
Butcher Boy
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Price Range: $$$
Coming hot off the grill to your home is Butcher Boy's Asian fusion creations. The brainchild of chef-owner Andrew Walsh, this meat lover's haven now features islandwide delivery and pickup services for its baos and meats.
Whet your appetite with baos in funky flavours from chili crab to duck katsu sando, then chow down on beefy mains like Bacon & Cheese Burger ($25) and US Beef Short Rib Pastrami (from $45). You won't go thirsty either with their sake and cocktail offerings.
Butcher Boy is located at 31 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089138, p. +65 6221 6833. Open Mon-Wed & Sat 6pm-10.30pm, Thurs-Fri 12pm-3pm and 6pm-10.30pm, Sun 12pm-9.30pm. Check out their delivery menu here.
This article was first published in City Nomads.