Kampong Glam is a place where you can lay your eyes and enjoy a treat. The area is located in the center of Singapore, which has great cultural significance. The place is a great cultural attraction with a bohemian touch. The place is very apt if you want to go on a food tasting spree. Here, you can always find something to curb your appetite, whether it’s Western, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Italian, gluten-free, or halal food.
Streets to walk and places to explore
In Singapore, you can explore places like Aliwal Street, Bal Lane, Bussorah Street, Haji Lane, Kandahar Street, and North Bridge Road. These areas are best known for catering to different tastes. With go-to places like A for Arbite, Choo Choo Chicken, Krave, Beirut’s Grill, Al’ Frank Cookies, Bergs Gourmet Burgers, Le Kue, Box N Sticks, and Hyde & Co.
Choo Choo and Krave Chicken
One unique feature of these places is that you can always get something worth trying. Choo Choo Chicken will serve you delicious Korean fried chicken that is juicy and tender making a perfect match with hot sauce. The highlight here is Wing and Drumlet. For Western-Malaysian halal food, head to Krave, known primarily for its dish called Waffo Mess. Waffo Mess made up of fluffy waffles decorated with bright berries and chocolate ice cream on top.
Beirut’s Grill and Al’ Frank Cookies
Another must-try restaurant may be Beirut’s Grill, where you can enjoy Falafel, a sumptuous delicacy from the Middle East. Falafel contains a fried patty made with ground beans and chickpeas wrapped in a layer of pita bread. Al’ Frank Cookies is a place to go to smell the freshly baked cookies. Here you will get many kinds of gluten free oatmeal cookies. Try the oatmeal macadamia cookie, which is firm to bite. It carries a seductive fragrance of a little musk, macadamia nuts and oats.
Burgs Gourmet and Le Kue Burgers
Burgs Gourmet Burgers is a place to order a beef burger sandwiched between fresh buns. Try their signature burger consisting of prime beef served with greens, lettuce and a special Bergs sauce and you could become a customer for life. If you want to savor Asian-inspired French desserts, go to Le Kue and order a Tarte Au Framboise, a bit pricey but well worth it. It’s a perfect balance of sour and sweet as you swallow it in a couple of minutes.
box n sticks
A popular favorite, Box N Sticks can win your hearts over with its authentic Izakaya-style Japanese food. You can eat anything here from Sashimi, Don, Maki, Sushi, Yaki Mono and Kushiyaki. Kushiyaki is the most preferred grilled meat or vegetable and Yakitori (Teriyaki Chicken Bites) is a classic. The smoky Butabara Shioyaki (salty pork belly) is enough to get you hooked.
Last but not least, one can mention the Italian restaurants that are located in the immediate vicinity of Bugis. Here, the main attraction may be the wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas that are a tasty treat. It can be located exactly on Bussorah street that vibrates with activity at mealtimes.