Splurge 

Loca Niru 
Here’s an interesting location of a restaurant in Singapore. Loca Niru is a contemporary innovative fine-dining restaurant located in the 140-year-old House of Tan Yeok Nee managed by Gaia Lifestyle Group. Many might have overlooked this building (me included) which is a stone’s throw from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. A brief history of House of Tan Yeok Nee – the last surviving “Four Grand Mansions” of Teochew architecture in Singapore which was built in 1885 and gazetted as a national monument. Today, the House has been restored as a cultural and lifestyle destination. The cuisines here is coined as Contemporary Innovative cuisine, honouring Japanese and global produce with French and Japanese techniques. There is only an 8-course Tasting Menu (S$298++ per person) for dinner service at the moment. [Read more here for our full review]  
Address: House of Tan Yeok Nee, 101 Penang Road #02-01, Singapore 238466

Cote Korean Steakhouse 
The award-winning restaurant is one of New York City’s most coveted restaurants and America’s first Korean Steakhouse, which opened in Como Orchard. Cote Singapore is the only international outpost of the world’s first and only Korean Steakhouse with a Michelin star, in partnership with Como Group.  The Butcher’s Feast is great value and a good option for first timers, where you get an assortment of meats along with delicious banchan and side dishes like the fluffy Korean steamed egg. Combine that with an American chophouse chic dining vibe and it is a winning formula. Worth a return for me for sure. [Read more here for our full review] 
Address: 30 Bideford Road, Level 3 COMO Orchard, Singapore 229922   

Shisen Hanten By Chen Kentaro  
Located on level 35 of Hilton Singapore Orchard, Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro is a One Michelin restaurant. The spotlight at Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro is on Chūka Szechwan Ryori, a form of Szechwan cuisine adapted to Japanese tastes. The main dining hall features a striking large hanging artwork, where the dining ambience is elegant and refined. For a private dining experience, there is a also the Chef’s Table which seats eight and offers a close-up, exclusive opportunity to interact directly with the chefs. On weekends, a good value dim sum buffet experience is also available. [Read more here for our full review] 
Address: Level 35, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867  

Taste Paradise 
As one of the flagship restaurant concepts of Paradise Group, Taste Paradise is a refined Cantonese restaurant in ION Orchard which has a spacious main dining hall and several private dining rooms. Expect dishes like a good variety of dim sum items, Signature Braised 10-Head Australian Dried Abalone in Abalone Sauce; Signature Charred Honey BBQ Kurobuta Pork; Double-boiled Sea Whelk with Kampong Chicken Soup; Steamed Live Marble Goby ‘Soon Hock’ with Garlic and Beancurd Skin; and Poached Rice with Assorted Seafood in Lobster Broth. 
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #04-07, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 

Mid-Range 

Yuta 
Orchard Plaza is not a typical mall we visit along Orchard Road and Yuta Japanese restaurant is one hidden gem. Located on level two of the mall, you cannot miss that bright blue box exterior of Yuta which serves only a dinner Omakase priced at a competitive S$115++ per person, one of the lowest price points for Japanese Omakase restaurants these days. Expect a 10-course menu with courses such as A5 Miyazaki wagyu sirloin and Uni sushi rice. [Read more here…] 
Address: 150 Orchard Road, #02-12 Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841  

Kagami 
If you love shabu shabu and sukiyaki in a hole in-the-wall setting in Singapore, this hidden spot in Orchard Road will be something of interest. Located at Orchard Plaza, Kagami is a Japanese omakase restaurant that offers the first ever shabu sukiyaki omakase in Singapore. You get to enjoy both shabu and sukiyaki dishes in one dinner course prepared and served piece by piece in an omakase setting. The 16-course Shabu Sukiyaki Omakase (S$80) is very reasonably priced with highlights such as a variety of A3-A5 Japanese wagyu, seafood and Hokkaido pork ingredients. Beverages are reasonably priced too with Wine Pairing Sake Pairing 4 Flights (S$60) or Sake Pairing 4 Flights (S$50). [Read more here for our full review]  
Address: 150 Orchard Road, 02-03, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841  

Skewers Yakitori Izakaya  
Located on level four of Cuppage Plaza, Skewers Yakitori Izakaya is quite the foodie’s secret spot to go to for a no-frills Japanese yakitori dining experience. Enter through the curtain and what lies beneath the door is a cosy and slightly smoky space, with small tables and counter seating. You get that izakaya vibes, and it feels authentic. A straightforward menu which lists all the chicken parts by their prices per stick. You get the classic cuts as well as innards, along with sides like ramen and oyako don. [Read more here for our full review]  
Address: 5 Koek Road, #04-01, Singapore 228796  

Drim Korean Steakhouse 
Located at Mandarin Gallery along Orchard Road, Drim Korean Steak House is a new Korean modern Hanok Style Korean steakhouse concept. The interior of Drim restaurant is contemporary with an open concept dining setting, as well as a more private dining section away from the sight of curious onlookers in the mall. Drim offers BBQ experience during both lunch and dinner, and the good thing is that their staff help with the grilling of meats right in front of you. [Read more here…] 
Address: 333A Orchard Road, #02-14, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897  

Sen-Ryo 
This casual Japanese chain restaurant, which has a strong following in Hong Kong, opened at Ion Orchard few months back and offers affordable Japanese fare in a luxe setting. You can get a close-up dining experience with the chefs at the sushi and grill counter seats, and fresh seafood is imported from the famous Japan’s Toyosu Fish Market twice weekly. Expect fresh sushi, sashimi and you can order the DIY Hokkaido Uni as well. [Read more here…] 
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Ion Orchard, #03-14, Singapore 238801 

Casual 

Thai Tantric 
It sounds contradicting but Thai Tantric is one popular hidden gem in Orchard Road. Located in the Orchard Towers, the casual and no-frills Thai restaurant serves up authentic Thai dishes at very reasonable prices without compromising on quality. The space is not extremely big, with tables set aside along the corridor of the restaurant as well.  The menu is very extensive too, with more than 40 dishes, reasonably priced in the range of S$8-S$14 for most of the dishes. 
Address: 400 Orchard Road, #03-44 Orchard Tower, Singapore 238875

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