Godiva Chocolatier's First Sit-Down Cafe In Singapore, Plus More New Eateries To Check Out This Weekend
Belgian waffles with Godiva's superb soft serve, truffle la mian and, um, crocodile's paw for your makan consideration. (A version of this story first appeared in Issue 1390, June 8, 2017.)
1. Godiva Chocolatier Cafe
#B1-05 Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, S238801. Open daily 10am-10pm. Last orders at 9.30pm. www.godiva.com.sg
#03-01 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd, S238839. Tel: 6884-4566. Open daily 5.30pm-10pm. Last orders at 9.30pm. www.tunglok.com
Curry Fries ($10) and Mala Irish Duck ($36 for half) drenched in house-made mala sauce. Tipples include a Mandarin Mojito ($15) with rum, mint leaves and fresh mandarin orange juice.
3. Savourworld
2 Science Park Dr, S118222. www.savourworld.com
Crispy Pork Lard Truffle La Mian. Photo: Blue Lotus, FB
Westies, here’s another makan spot for you to pig out at with your squad. Savourworld brings together over 20 restaurants under one roof, each eatery specialising in a different type of cuisine with its own designated sitting area. The enclave is run by the folks behind gourmet food festival Savour and Wildfire Burgers at 313@Somerset. There are currently eight joints open, including mod Chinese restaurant Blue Lotus’s spinoff brand, the Chinese Noodle Bar, offering dishes like Crispy Pork Lard Truffle La Mian ($12), and new French-Japanese ramen specialist Ramen Atelier, opened by the former head chef of Wildfire Burgers.
Ramen Atelier's Noodles
Other brands slated to open in July include new artisanal ice cream shop Licktionary, offering flavours like the chrysanthemum tea-infused Peace ($3.80 a scoop). Order your food, pay and eat at the individual restaurant spaces. Or you can bring your food to the communal dining area to enjoy a wider variety of nosh with your pals. Savourworld will also roll out a gourmet village selling food products, as well as cooking classes.
4. Seoi Gor Cafe
#01-357, 45 Holland Dr, S270045. Tel: 6266-0366. Open daily Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat & Sun 9am-10pm. Last orders 30 mins before closing.