If you’re the type of diner who can never decide what cuisine you want for dinner, there’s a solution: fusion restaurants. These dining establishments serve up globally inspired dishes, which are bound to take your taste buds on a trip. Fusion fare combines cooking methods and ingredients from various culinary traditions, and has gained popularity over the past several decades.
While fusion restaurants are not new to Singapore’s F&B scene, it has indeed hit mainstream in recent years. A well-known example of fusion food is Peranakan cuisine, one of the first fusion cuisines explored on this island, combining classic Chinese dishes with authentic Malay spices.
Here are some of the best fusion eateries to try in Singapore, where diners can indulge in everything from salted egg risotto to Nepalese dumplings.
Butcher Boy
Specialising in grilled meats topped with mouthwatering Asian sauces, Butcher Boy is an Asian-inspired bar and grill. The restaurant is lively and vibrant, which is not surprising as it is located along Keong Siak road — a street known for its bustling atmosphere.
On its menu are US prime short ribs, which are a favourite among many — slightly charred and grilled perfectly, and served alongside various sauces including kombu butter and yuzu bearnaise. If you are not a fan of grilled meats, Butcher Boy also offers various other unique dishes such as Peking pork bao, salmon nachos, and Szechuan chicken skin.
Address: 31 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089138
Opening Hours: Tuesday from 5pm-10:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday from 12pm-3pm and 5pm-10:30pm, and Sunday from 12pm-4pm and 5pm-9pm; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 6221 0668
Neon Pigeon
This Asian-inspired restaurant and bar showcases Japanese flavours with a European twist. Filled with chic and vibrant decor, Neon Pigeon offers an extensive dinner and cocktail menu, including dishes such as Tokyo hummus, smoked baby back ribs, and roasted Hokkaido scallops.
End your meal on a refreshing note with its yuzu brulee paired with Yakult sorbet, miso granola, and a sesame cracker. This dessert is tangy with a hint of sweetness, which cuts through the strong flavours of your meal.
Neon Pigeon is also available for islandwide delivery and pickup, and offers bento boxes and bundles on top of its a la carte menu.
Address: 36 Carpenter St, #01-01, Singapore 059915
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm
Contact: 6222 3623
Morsels
Morsels is a barnyard-inspired restaurant hidden amidst the greenery of Dempsey Hill. Here, they offer a diverse range of dishes that defies boundaries of cooking and combines various flavours on one plate.
Some of its dishes include haebi hiam cream cheese, sakura pork sirloin, plant-based pork rendang, and gochujang tempeh. One of its popular dishes include a charred house-poached octopus: tender octopus and squid ink risotto, topped with salted egg sauce and tobiko. Morsels also offer an extensive dabao menu, consisting of gourmet set menus and a la carte dishes.
Address: 25 Dempsey Rd, #01-04, Singapore 249670
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 12pm-3pm and 6pm-10pm, Friday to Saturday from 12pm-3pm and 6pm-10:30pm, and Sunday from 11am-3pm; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 6266 3822
Coriander Leaf
Offering a pan-Asian dining experience, Coriander Leaf provides diners with authentic flavours from India, France, Vietnam, Thailand, and other regions. Founder and Culinary Director Chef Samia re-interprets signature dishes from around the world, and puts a unique twist on them.
Its menu is categorised into five different flavours: fresh, familiar, spicy, umami and sweet. Featured dishes include jackfruit curry, crab cakes, and roast duck red curry.
Address: 30, #02-01 Victoria St, Chijmes, 187996
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday from 12pm-2:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm, Friday from12pm-2pm and 6pm-10:30pm, and Saturday from 6pm-10:30pm; Closed on Sundays
Contact: 6837 0142
Lerouy
Helmed by Chef Christphe Lerouy, his namesake restaurant serves up modern French cuisine with an Asian twist. Here, guests will find dishes inspired by various aspects of Chef Lerouy’s life, from his childhood favourites to countries he has visited.
Lerouy typically offers an omakase menu, with dishes changing according to the season. Currently, they also offer an a la carte menu available for islandwide delivery.
Address: 104 Amoy St, Singapore 069924
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm-2pm and 6:30pm-10pm; Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Contact: 6221 3639
