If you were wondering where to find your fix of authentic Thai food after the en-bloc sale of Golden Mile Complex, look no further than Baan Chadar Thai Cuisine, located on the first floor of Bukit Timah Plaza. Here, you’ll find grand delights like a whole fish drenched in a complex sweet and spicy sauce, as well as classic Thai fare like green curry, pad thai, and beef noodles. There’s also mango sticky rice, an all-time-favourite, to end off your meal, but if you prefer a more refreshing dessert, opt for the red ruby, which features water chestnut and tapioca balls dyed red and served in an iced coconut soup. 

Baan Chadar Thai Cuisine, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, 01-09 Bukit Timah Plaza, S(588996), +65 9669 6594

Lovers of Korean barbecue, head down to Go K Bbq for a unique taste of premium aged beef and pork. Here, cuts like grade 9 Australian Wagyu and Spanish Iberico are wet-aged for over 14 days to ensure maximum tenderness, allowing the meat to develop an exquisite sear on the barbecue. And of course, no Korean barbecue is complete without kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), or hearty sides like haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) and japchae (sweet potato noodle stir fry). 

Go K Bbq, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit Timah Plaza, 02-24C, S(588996), +65 6219 3141

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An exquisite tea drinking experience awaits you at Nature’s Drop, which opened earlier this year. Despite being the new kid on the block, Nature’s Drop has already made a name for itself among tea aficionados. Part of its draw is the special attention given to brewing tea, which includes techniques like grilling tea leaves in a tangerine peel before steeping them. 

Another highlight of this cozy teahouse is its tea hotpot, which presents a curated selection of teas to enjoy alongside accompaniments like aged tangerine peanuts, lychees, and jujubes. 

Nature’s Drop, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, 02-34 Bukit Timah Plaza, S(588996), +65 9826 8282

The phrase tok panjang, meaning “a feast”, encapsulates perfectly the richness and diversity of Peranakan culture, with the borrowing of Hokkien word “tok” (table) and the Malay word “panjang” (long). It’s an apt name for an eatery that makes Peranakan food fit for a feast. Try the fragrant nasi kunyit, which features turmeric rice with a chicken leg glistening with curry, as well as the thick and luscious mee siam. The kuehs are a must-try here, especially the kueh ko swee coated in desiccated coconut, as well as the iconic nine-layered kueh lapis. 

Tok Panjang, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, B1-41 Bukit Timah Plaza, S(588996), +65 9273 7979

If you live in Bukit Timah, you no longer have to travel far for high quality cuts of meat. At Grill by Cut, the meat is directly imported and grilled over Binchōtan for a pure, smoky char.  Pick from a fine selection which includes USDA beef, A5 Japanese Wagyu, and Hokkaido snow pork. But if you prefer filling up with a bowl of rice, indulge in its donburi bowls like the signature Wagyu beef bowl with Australian grain-fed MB4 Wagyu, which you can also upgrade with a house-made truffle concoction for an extra aromatic flair. Sashimi lovers will fall for the premium bara chirashi don, with a medley of sashimi over Niigata rice. 

Grill by Cut, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, B2-05, S(588996), +65 9737 8573

A medley of Asian plates await you at Le Tian Tian, where you can find nasi lemak rubbing shoulders with braised pork trotters in a rich soy sauce gravy. Other highlights on the wide-ranging menu here include a comforting lotus root soup with pork ribs, a rich mee rebus, and the signature premium soya chicken with rice.  When you’re done with the savoury, make sure to fill up on traditional Chinese desserts, including specialties such as steamed egg, mango sago pomelo, orh nee (yam paste) and tang yuan. 

Le Tian Tian, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, B2-06 Bukit Timah Plaza, S(588996)

For your fix of pastries, cakes and baked goods, Prologue by C’rius Bake has got you covered. The sourdough is made with a mixture of rye and whole wheat flour for extra flavour, and the baguettes are fabulously soft yet crispy on the outside. Don’t miss out on the Swiss rolls, which include flavours like matcha and coffee, or the buttery and flaky croissants that come in sweet and savoury variations. Set meals are also available for those who wish to complete their meal with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Prologue by C’rius Bake, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, B2-12, S(588996), +65 9339 5415

If you’re craving chirashi bowls, look no further than Chirashizushi Shou, which specialises in this decadent bowl of sushi rice topped abundantly with cubed sashimi. The basic offering is the aburi chirashi don, which comes with flame-torched sashimi cubes on sushi rice. But if you’re looking for something more indulgent, have the ikura chirashi don heaped with salmon roe, or get the truffle chirashi don that’s drizzled with truffle oil. Not in the mood for chirashi don? Go for the kaisen don instead, which features thick slices of sashimi over rice. Noodle lovers will also appreciate the variety of ramen–shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), and tori paitan (chicken broth)–available here.

Chirashizushi Shou, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, B1-55A & #B1-60, Bukit Timah Plaza, S(588996)

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The best Korean restaurants are often family-style eateries, and Myung Ga II is no different. Snaking queues are a common sight here, and it’s not hard to see why, with its free-flow banchan (side dishes) and generous servings. Don’t forget crowd favourites like the sizzling hot jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), the tonkatsu with curry sauce, and the seafood pancake. But if you’re looking to escape the heat, the bibim naengmyeon is your best bet, with springy noodles and refreshing slices of pear and cucumber served in an icy cool broth.

Myung Ga II, 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, B1-55, S(588996), +65 6469 5123

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