Where to eat in Singapore this week: Salt & Palm, Opus Bar & Grill, Ippudo and more

Renowned for its delectable grill offerings and inviting ambience, Opus Bar & Grill is bringing in world barbecue champion and best-selling author, chef Jord Althuizen, from July 12 to 16. Aptly named Grills Gone Wild, each dish is crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients, resulting in an exquisite array of authentic grilled gastronomic delights. From the tantalising Smokey’s steak tartare to the indulgent bourbon flambéed steak with smoked and scorched butter, every plate is a masterpiece that combines traditional flavours with innovative presentations. Opus’ intimate setting allows guests to witness the magic unfold firsthand, as Althuizen and the Opus team work their culinary prowess. The limited-time partnership culminates in a special Sunday Champagne brunch on July 16, providing the perfect finale to this extraordinary culinary collaboration.

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Perennial brunch favourite PS.Cafe has opened its latest outlet at Marina Bay Sands, bringing the stylishness of Parisan cafés to our shores with its tile, brass, and marble accents to boot. A floating island suspended within the Canal at the Shoppes is the heart of the new restaurant, making this one of the more romantic spots in Singapore to take your partners to.

Besides PS.Cafe classics like the PS. Big Breakfast—a rendering of the British fry-up—the Marina Bay Sands menu features new plates infused with Asian flavours like nasi lemak elevated with tender buttermilk chicken, as well as a duck confit curry with a duck leg that’s both succulent and crispy, served with crispy roti to mop up every bit of the delectable curry.

PS.Cafe, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Canal Level, B2-119, S(018956), +65 6708 9288

If you’re one to partake in Fourth of July celebrations, make sure to head down to Intercontinental Singapore for its American Week from July 3 to 17, serving up a feast with cuisines across America fit for Independence Day. Take, for instance, the crockpot buffalo chicken wings which are incredibly succulent and will have you licking the glaze off your fingers, while a classic American cheeseburger is not to be missed with a decadent side of fries. Don’t ignore desserts, which includes a rum-and-raisin twist on the Southern classic pecan pie, or nibble on artisanal cheeses from the American cheese section. 

The Lobby Lounge, 80 Middle Road, S(188966), +65 6825 1046

Hopping on Singaporeans’ love for mala is Ippudo, which is releasing a seasonal mala tonkotsu ramen from July 11 to August 31 at all its outlets except Marina Bay Sands, Mandarin Gallery, and Mohamed Sultan. Here, you’ll find Ippudo’s classic tonkotsu ramen ramping up the heat with mala chillis and peppers, finished with Japanese sanshō pepper to round out the powerful spice. 

If you prefer dipping your noodles in broth, however, go for the chef’s special tsukemen Japan mala version, which is available from July 11 to August 31 only at Mandarin Gallery and Mohamed Sultan. Stealing the spotlight are the 3 mm tsukemen noodles, alongside a dipping bowl of Ippudo’s exclusive tonkotsu-mala dipping bowl. 

Ippudo (multiple outlets), 333A Orchard Road, 04-02/03/04 Mandarin Gallery, S(238897), +65 6235 2797

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