Inspired by the tranquil Nami Island in South Korea is this newest Korean grill house, tucked away in Greenwood. Its calm and peaceful atmosphere is complemented by its mouth-watering menu of Korean barbecue and Chuncheon speciality dishes. 
 
Expect quality meats like the aged Australian Wagyu and Kurobuta Berkshire pork grilled over charcoal. Fans of beef won't want to miss out on its beef platters, complete with cuts of Wagyu beef brisket, USDA prime ribeye and marinated boneless short ribs. Complement these grilled meats with a selection of Korean a la carte dishes, such as the Chuncheon’s speciality sundubu jjigae (spicy handmade tofu stew), kimchi jeon (kimchi pancake) and ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated raw crab). A Korean barbecue meal isn’t complete without drinks—so order a bottle of Chorong Chorong soju or a pint of Asahi Super Dry.

Nami Korean Grill House, 18 Greenwood Avenue, S(289212), +65 8831 4180

Indian chef Gaggan Anand’s much awaited Mexican-Indian restaurant has finally opened its doors on Craig Road. Anand’s permanent restaurant—which is in collaboration with local hospitality group, The Proper Concepts Collective—marries the flavours of Indian and Mexican cuisines.
 
There are plenty of fusion dishes on offer. If you’re craving fish, go for the Maria Singh fish tacos. An elevated version of the classic Mexican speciality, this dish sees flaky barramundi fish wrapped in perilla leaf. Meat lovers can revel in the chicken tikka masala, complete with tender chicken chunks and a creamy sauce. Complement the meal with the Banana Rhubarb Old Fashioned, an elevated version of the classic cocktail which combines banana-infused Monkey Shoulder Whisky, rhubarb and orange bitters.

Ms. Maria & Mr. Singh, 43 Craig Road, S(089691), +65 9654 4351

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A short walk away from Nex is Gusta, an intimate pizzeria that puts the spotlight on handcrafted sourdough pizzas. The chefs craft their Neo-Napolitano-style pies using a 30-hour slow-fermented pizza dough that results in a chewy texture. It’s topped with a variety of fresh ingredients and cooked in a specially imported electric oven for a beautifully crisp crust. There are classic flavours, of course, but get adventurous with innovative creations like the mala chicken pizza dressed in juicy chicken, mozzarella, mala cream sauce, chilli oil and kale; and kimchi. The vegan pizza uses the same chewy pizza base, but is layered with vegan mozzarella, vegan kimchi, gochujang sauce, mushrooms and roasted seaweed.

Gusta Sourdough Pizza Co., 326 Serangoon Avenue 3, 01-378, S(550326), +65 8118 7552

At this speciality restaurant, head chef Yoshiyuki Kuroshima serves up delectable ox tongue dishes skilfully grilled over binchotan. What you get is a range of dishes that have rich beefy flavours and are deliciously chewy. In case you’re sold, head down there and start with refreshing appetisers like the cold-roasted gyutan carpaccio accompanied with a balsamic glaze. Once your palate is piqued, dig into hearty mains such as the pan-fried gyutan served on a bed of fluffy Japanese rice. Not a fan of ox tongue? The pork kakuni is a sumptuous pork belly stew that has been braised for four hours until fork tender. 

Gyutan-Tan, 41 Tras Street, 01-01, S(078980), +65 8321 3359

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