Couldn’t make it in time for the sakura season in Japan? Routine along Duxton Road will bring the pink-hued blooms to you instead. The space at this Korean-fusion cafe and bar is filled with cherry blossom trees—which adds to a permanent dreamy and romantic interior. Grab a dining partner and snap plenty of photos while you wait for the food to be served; the signature Routine’s Plate is a playful take on fajita, with bulgogi beef, peppers, and tortilla. Or choose to satisfy your sweet tooth with milky bingsu in flavours of mango, green tea, and more. Even the drinks are just as dramatic as the landscape; wash everything down with a Tornado, a high ball-style beverage that features a standing spiral of lemon.

Routine, 60 Duxton Road, S(089524)

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Escape to the bucolic charm of Under Der Linden. Housed in a colonial-style building with plenty of green spaces, the first thing that will greet diners is a floral-lined archway that makes for a highly Instagrammable backdrop. And the interior is just as photogenic; the nature-inspired space spills indoors with rattan-backed finishings and bright pops of bloom. The all-day menu is just as alluring, no matter when you visit Under Der Linden. Brunch classics of avocado sandwiches and yoghurt pancakes echo the same environmental theme, and hearty plates of sustainably farmed barramundi and balsamic-glazed lamb ribs dominate the lunch and dinner offerings. Don’t miss out on its botanical beverages as well, which might come crafted with shaken pineapple with coconut for some tropical sweetness, or shaken tea infused with refreshing notes of lychee and yuzu.

Under Der Linden, 5B Portsdown Road, S(139311)

After a busy day of shopping along Orchard Road, duck into Cafe Q Classified at Takashimaya Shopping Centre for a vibrant, verdant respite. The beautiful floral-themed restaurant is overflowing with whimsical blooms—from potted varieties on the ground, to overhanging petals on the ceiling. As you fill your senses with joy and beauty, let the restaurant fill your tummy with a diverse menu of brunch plates and fusion treats. All-day breakfast features strawberry-studded French toast and croffles drizzled with caramel sauce, while those feeling adventurous can seek out the signature Bulgogiwich, made with decadent cuts of wagyu, or the lavish lobster roll crowned with caviar. There is also somen, salad, and even Dutch baby pancakes—a wide range of flavours that will satisfy everyone.

Cafe Q Classified, 391 Orchard Road 03-15 Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, S(238872), +65 6235 8812

Hidden within Fort Canning Park is this gem of a restaurant inspired by Monet’s garden in Giverny, Paris. That said, the Victorian-inspired interior is decked out in floral-inspired art—from the lush greenery hanging from the ceiling to the freshly cut flowers and blooms that surround the space. These set the stage for a satisfying meal that puts the season’s bounty in the spotlight: plump Hokkaido scallops done aburi-style doused in an earthy herb oil; Alaskan king salmon served with ratatouille, garden peas and ikura; and Duroc pork belly accompanied by an acerbic Savoy cabbage, petit pois and potato mousseline.

Le Jardin,  5 Cox Terrace, Level 2 Fort Canning Arts Centre, S(179620), +65 8870 9977

From the folks behind Le Jardin come Ce Soir, another floral-inspired dining concept helmed by young chef Koh Han Jie. The Maison Pic and Les Amis alum draws cues from nature's harvest to craft innovative dishes with a floral touch. These tie in nicely with the elegant space designed by florist-turned F&B entrepreneur Nicole Chen, and adorned with elegant blooms and floral arrangement.

Ce Soir, 01-03 5B Portsdown Road, S(139311), +65 9177 9993

Additional reporting by Dudi Aureus.

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