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Make the most out of your mealtime with our round-up of timely treats

If you possess a palate fond of Peranakan flavours, take a stroll down the novel marketplace that is Ellenborough Market Café, where a collection of homey fare awaits. Transformed into a meat-lovers paradise this September, the café houses a titillating starter list of wagyu-inspired dishes. For more international affairs, bask in the warmth of Fire Restaurant, which transports the fiery tastes of Argentina onto your plate. Then, dive straight into seafood galore at The Line, bringing you sea-based delights from local and international waters. For on-the-go workers, count on Ippudo to deliver comforting ramen staples in signature tonkatsu broths, or head to Se7enth for a pampered lunch deal with fellow teammates. 

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1. Ellenborough Market Café

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Wagyu Special at Ellenborough Market Café
Above Wagyu Special at Ellenborough Market Café

Nestled in the heart of the city center is the quaint Ellenborough Market Café. Located in Singapore’s Swissotel Merchant Court, the café boasts an aesthetic interior and delicious menu like none other. A homely tuck-away in the midst of bustling urban development, this smart-casual dining space provides a cosy space to relax and enjoy soulful Peranakan classics and popular international flavours.

This September, the menu is graced by a thrilling new wagyu-oriented à la carte buffet dinner, which offers a delectable lineup of wagyu-based starters. Although limited to a one-time serving per table, the rich flavours and time-honoured recipe of each dish are bound to satisfy immensely. Get your palate warmed up with a substantial selection of creative platters, each presenting the iconic delicacy in intriguing new forms such as the braised wagyu beef in lotus bun, burnt wagyu beef sushi, pan-fried wagyu beef cube with fried garlic and natural jus, and wagyu beef patty with melted cheddar cheese and kimchi. Book here.

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Ellenborough Market Café
International   |   $ $   |  

20 Merchant Road, Level 1, Paradox Singapore Merchant Court, Singapore 058281

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2. Fire

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Authentic Argentinian concept Fire is upping the heat with “Summer in Argentina”, a project that highlights the sumptuousness of fresh produce across the Argentina’s exceptional climate diversity. Borrowing the vibrancy of the summer season in Argentina, the restaurant’s dedicated Culinary Development Team of pedigreed Argentinian chefs bring us tastes from the plains of La Pampa, all the way to the mountains of the Andes and the deep southern region of Patagonia.

The diverse spread features produce abundant to their native land, featured in dishes like Summer Baby Purple Artichokes, a summer favourite mixed with fava beans atop a bed of saffron espuma, lighty dusted with powdered nduja and crowned with delicate parmesan crackers. For fresh flavours straight off the Argentinian coast, take a gander at the Poached Black Cod, specifically poached to retain its sweetness, paired with slithers of crunchy mildly salty tasting Salicornia on a pool of Torrontes Pil Pil sauce and cooked with a heady broth of aromatic Argentinian white wine. Book here.

Fire | 2 Orchard Turn, Level 55 Ion Orchard, S(238801) | 8028 1489

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3. The Line

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Seafood Splash at The Line
Above Seafood Splash at The Line

Seafood lover will revel in Shangri-La Singapore’s crowning culinary glory, The Line. With the newest addition to its menu, aptly titled Seafood Splash, the restaurant unleashes a melange of deluxe seafood inspired by the coastal region of Louisiana in the US. This ultimate seafood boil promises an array of succulent crustaceans paired with a variety of sauces, amalgamating familiar local tastes and flavours of the world. 

Your ocean-clad experience begins with taking your pick from a serving of fresh Boston lobster, Sri Lankan crab, prawns and more to be prepared with one of five unique sauces created by The Line’s culinary team. Such sauces include Singaporean icons like the sweet chilli crab and lemak laksa. Alternatively, there is the Masala, made with The Line’s exclusive blend of spices or Sichuan Mala. Soak up your choice of flavoursome sauce with a complimentary side of carbs, catered to both Western and Asian palates with garlic bread, French fries, fried mantou or naan. Book here.

The Line Restaurant | 22 Orange Grove Rd, Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, S(258350) | 6213 4398

The Line
International   |   $ $   |  

22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, S(258350)

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4. Ippudo

In light of the rising popularity in food delivery, the signature ramen chain Ippudo has embraced the cutting-edge cloud kitchen concept. The outlet’s specially curated menu consists of signature ramens alongside a selection of tantalising sides. Frozen DIY ramen kits are also available for the culinary adventurous who crave a more hands-on experience.

Ramen traditionalists can look forward to the Shiromaru Motoaji Ramen—thin noodles, two pieces of pork belly chashu, black fungus and spring onion bathed in Ippudo's original creamy tonkotsu broth. Those searching for a more nuanced twist can opt for the Akamaru Shinaji Ramen which features the same tonkotsu broth, this time enhanced with special blended miso paste and fragrant garlic oil which adds depth and richness when mixed, or the fragrant Karaka Men which boasts a piquant flavour of the original silky pork broth blended with a myriad of spices, sweet and spicy miso paste and Sze Chuan peppers. Order here.

Ippudo Ramen | 10 Tampines Central 1, B1-07, S(529536) | 6444 6601

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5. Se7enth

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Executive Set Lunch at SE7ENTH
Above Executive Set Lunch at SE7ENTH

Perched on the seventh floor of Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore is the sophisticated contemporary dining establishment Se7enth. Located in the middle of the Central Business District, the restaurant’s menu boasts a classed-up selection suitable for busy executives and dedicated workaholics. If you’re on the hunt for the ideal spot for your next business lunch, look no further. Here the newly launched executive set lunch is served in the intimate oasis, making for an impressive meeting with colleagues and business partners.

The set keeps you coming back for more with an ever-changing menu refreshed bi-weekly. Taking the discerning gourmand through three brilliant courses, the meal designed by Executive chef Gary Lim harmonises wondrous flavours inspired by the East and West with a contemporary touch. Expect moreish repasts such as a tangy tuna ceviche appetiser, followed by a choice of main from a 2-hour slow braised coq au vin, light and fragrant seabass moilee with mussels or a simple yet nutritious pasta giardiniera. End off with a refreshing dessert bowl of fruit potpourri with fresh fruits and spices infused in white wine. Book here.

Se7enth | 6 Shenton Way OUE Downtown 1, Level 7, S(068809) | 6812 6050

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