15 Best Restaurants in Orchard Road

There’s a great selection of restaurants in Orchard Road, which is a relief after all that shopping, and when you don’t want to walk very far. Malls make up most of the main street, but there are plenty of options hidden among the shops, from places to grab a hot, great-value lunch to some of the best fine-dining venues in Singapore.

There are a couple of popular Singaporean chains that offer Chinese menus with a good variety of dim sum. There are also great dining spots for families, such as bright food courts serving food from around the world. Browsing through the dining options in Orchard Road can be an adventure on its own.

1. Les Amis

High class French Cuisine

Good for: Food, Luxury

Behind a glass frontage at Shaw Center on Scott’s Road sits one of Singapore’s most famous restaurants: Les Amis. Serving up an inviting blend of classic and innovative French dishes, the restaurant is also known for an impressive wine list, with an in-house cellar valued at around S$5 million.

The intimate main dining room seats only 30, but the restaurant also has a private dining room with a glass window that offers a direct view of the kitchen, great for a cozy dinner for 6. With great attention to detail in the food, wine and service, Les Amis restaurant is a wonderful place to visit as a treat, and an evening there would be ideal for a special occasion. Read more

Location: 1 Scotts Road #02-16, Shaw Center, Singapore

Open: Monday–Saturday from midday to 2 pm and from 7 pm to 9.30 pm (closed on Sundays)

Phone: +65 6733 2225

2. The Line Restaurant

Around the world at this buffet restaurant

Good for: Food, Luxury

One of the undisputed heavyweight champions of the international buffet scene in Singapore, The Line at the world’s first ever Shangri-La hotel presents an awe-inspiring array of food. Though a long-used cliche, to describe The Line as a “culinary adventure” would be a completely justifiable term.

There are whole sections, 16 of them in fact, dedicated to local and international delights including Chinese dim sum, a meat carvery, Indian/Middle Eastern, fresh seafood bar, Japanese, Italian, salads, desserts, and drinks. All kitchen stations feature their own designated chefs, who prepare the food right in front of you. Quite possibly Singapore’s best buffet, as well as the largest. Read more

Location: Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore

Open: Daily from noon to 9.30 pm

Phone: +65 6213 4275

3. Din Tai Fung

Delicious Taiwanese dishes worth the wait

Good for: Food

Din Tai Fung is an Orchard Road staple. Come dinnertime or weekend, you’re likely to be welcomed with a queue at this Taiwanese stalwart. The xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings) alone are worth the wait and other stellar dishes include fried rice with shrimps or pork chop, drunken chicken, braised beef noodles, and vegetable and pork wonton soup.

Alongside these steaming plates, order the jasmine tea which comes with as many free refills as you can handle. The restaurant in Hong Kong won a Michelin star, so folk have high expectations that are not disappointed. Our favorite branch has to be the original at Paragon Center, where you can watch the team fold dim sum in the glass kitchen.

Location: Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238877, Singapore

Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6732 1383

4. Crystal Jade Golden Palace

A modern twist on authentic Cantonese cuisine

Good for: Food

The Crystal Jade Group has garnered a reputation for quality Chinese cuisine. Its repertoire includes Teochew, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Hong Kong cuisine, and it is especially favored for its dim sum. The chain restaurant has 5 branches along Orchard Road.

Crystal Jade tends to get busy, and there will most likely be a queue if you go at peak times, so book ahead if you don’t want to wait. Every table has an order pad, so just pick a selection for the table to share. Choices include crispy chicken with mango sauce, asparagus with Chinese yam, Peking duck and fantastic dim sum, including famous versions of Xiao Long Bao and har gow steamed buns.

Location: 290 Orchard Rd, #05-22 Paragon Shopping Center, Singapore 238859, Singapore

Open: Monday–Friday from 11 am to 3 pm then from 6 pm to 10 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm then from 6 pm to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6734 6866

5. Akashi Japanese Restaurant

Mouthwatering sashimi and other Japanese dishes

Good for: Food

Akashi Japanese Restaurant has an original outlet on Tanglin (formerly at Tanglin Shopping Center) and other outlets where you can similarly find great service and a comprehensive menu. Selections range from fresh sashimi and sushi, well-prepared side dishes (including grilled mackerel, braised pork belly, and sweet potato tempura) to soba and udon noodles and bento sets.

The lunch sets at Akashi, in particular, offer good value for money. This makes the place really popular, but staff are friendly and know their stuff and the food comes quickly, so even if you are in a rush it’s worth checking out.

Location: 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-01/02 The Paragon, Singapore 238859, Singapore

Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6735 8887

6. PS.Cafe

Feel-good food in large helpings

Good for: Food

The 2 outlets of PS.Cafe on Orchard are situated away from the hustle and bustle; the branch at Palais, in particular, is a great refuge from the heat or the hordes. Go for a leisurely brunch or sinful afternoon tea. Though the prices are a little high, portions are generous and quality ingredients are used.

The menu features comfort foods such as lasagna, soup, and sandwiches as well as Asian-tinged dishes like the tandoori club and miso cod. Be sure to save room for dessert, there’s a wide selection of scrumptious cakes, pies, puddings, and crumbles.

Location: 390 Orchard Rd, Level 2 Palais S.C, Singapore 238871, Singapore

Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 9834 8232

7. Iggy’s

Michelin star food that bridges the gap between Asian and European

Good for: Food, Luxury

Iggy’s is well known for its tasty modern food using the best seasonal ingredients, that have earned it a Michelin Star. But with high-end prices it’s definitely the place for a treat rather than a quick snack. The food is hard to categorise: there’s definitely a hint of Asian flavors, but it also has European-inspired dishes and some that fall under the banner of fusion.

The restaurant is inside the Hilton Hotel and frequently appears in Asia’s best restaurant lists. The signature dish is Cappellini pasta with shellfish oil and sakura prawns. The decor is simple, service is good, and there’s plenty happening on the plate to keep you entertained.

Location: Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Rd, Level 3, Singapore 238883, Singapore

Open: Tuesday–Saturday from noon to 1.30 pm then from 6.30 pm to 8 30 pm (Closed Sunday and Monday)

Phone: +65 6732 2234

8. Ippudo

Customisable ramen bowls to slake your hunger

Good for: Food

Ippudo is the place where Japanese ramen lovers can rejoice. This famous outfit from Japan opened its doors at the Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road. Among the many other branches are at Shaw Center and Marina Bay Sands.

Particularly popular with the after-work crowd, most come for the hearty ramen in tonkatsu broth. Choose from 3 original recipes and add a variety of toppings such as egg, char siu pork, spring onion, nori, and red pickled ginger. Desserts like the cherry blossom ice-cream and frozen sake sherbet are also worth trying.

Location: 333A Orchard Rd #04-02 to 04, 238897, Singapore

Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6235 2797

9. Taste Paradise at ION Orchard

A sophisticated feast

Good for: Food

Taste Paradise at the ION Orchard mall on Orchard Road features exquisitely prepared creations with a touch of sophistication. Some of these creations include crisp-fried tofu dipped in black truffle sauce and pan-seared foie gras with Peking Duck reduction.

Some of the special offerings at Taste Paradise feature the innovations of traditional Cantonese cuisine infused with modern twists. Last but not least, there’s Taste Paradise’s famous XO carrot cake which has won top praise from a good number of food reviews.

Location: 2 Orchard Turn, #04-07 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801, Singapore

Open: Monday–Friday from 11 am to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 11 am to 4.30 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +65 6509 9660

10. Yoshi Restaurant

Incredible chefs prepare Japanese banquets as you watch

Good for: Food

Yoshi Restaurant, formerly Kaiseki Yoshiyuki, offers incredible Japanese banquets. Open for lunch and dinner, the ambience envelopes you as you walk into this quaint little spot inside Forum The Shopping Mall on Orchard Road. We love the seats right up next to the chef as you can see him creating your food before your very eyes.

The term Kaiseki in its former name means ‘up to the chef’, so there’s no a la carte menu here. Dishes vary depending on the seasonal ingredients used that day. You will be treated to 6 to 8 courses of impeccably prepared sashimi dishes, with delicate bits of artistry done to elevate the taste and texture of every bite.

Location: Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road, #B1-39, Singapore 238884, Singapore

Open: Monday-Sunday from noon to 1.30 pm then from 7 pm to 9.30 pm

Phone: +65 8188 0900

11. Shimbashi Soba

Super fresh noodles to slurp up

Good for: Food

For freshly made soba, head to Shimbashi Soba inside the Paragon shopping mall on Orchard Road. This is a fine Japanese restaurant where the chefs prepare the fragrant organic buckwheat noodles by hand, daily. Their soba is prepared using Tasmanian buckwheat flour that has a rich fragrance. Shimbashi mills only as needed for the day, ensuring that the soba is always served fresh.

Chef’s recommendations include the Curry Nanban or warm noodles with beef, soft boiled egg, and vegetables in Japanese curry. The lunch and afternoon tea sets at Shimbashi Soba are also good value for money. Look out for monthly soba promotions at the Orchard branch.

Location: Paragon Shopping Center, 290 Orchard Road Paragon #B1-41, 238859, Singapore

Open: Monday–Friday and Sunday from 11.30 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 10.30 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6735 9882

12. Soup Restaurant

Soup, dim sum, and more

Good for: Food

Soup Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant chain with a branch within the Paragon shopping mall on Orchard Road. The restaurant is known for its Chinese cuisine prepared in a home-cooked style. Popular Chinatown heritage dishes include the Samsui ginger chicken, double-boiled scallop soup, and tofu prawn.

Some regular promos to look out for include their Nanyang Dim Sum promo with delights such as siew mai, ha kao, and spring rolls as well as steamed bao buns. Besides the one inside Paragon Shopping Center, you can also find Soup Restaurants within the Suntec City and VivoCity malls.

Location: Paragon Shopping Center, 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-07, Singapore 238859, Singapore

Open: Monday–Thursday from 11 am to 9.30 pm, Friday–Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6333 6228

13. Tambuah Mas

The flavors of Indonesia

Good for: Food

Tambuah Mas is a great go-to for Indonesian homestyle cuisine in Singapore. For over a quarter of a century, the restaurant has been serving authentic home-style cuisines from the larger Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Java. Enjoy a colorful array of dishes and exotic flavors from the varied island cultures across the archipelago.

Must-tries at Tambuah Mas include the tahu telor (tofu fried in egg), beef rendang (braised spicy beef), soto ayam (chicken soup), and a variety of meaty satays. Of course, Indonesia is famous for its rice dishes, which range from nasi campur mixed rice to several renditions of nasi goreng fried rice, all of which you can find on the menu here.

Location: Paragon Shopping Mall, #B1-44, 290 Orchard Rd Singapore 238859, Singapore

Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6733 2220

14. TCC (The Connoisseur Concerto)

Singaporean cafe culture

Good for: Food

With outlets across the city (multiple on Orchard Road alone), TCC is a local cafe chain that prides itself on top-quality coffee and laid-back ambience. Along with its extensive coffee and specialty drinks menu, TCC also serves decent snacks and meals: from soups and salads to pasta, stews, and vegetarian options.

Many of the outlets, including the one in the International Building on Orchard Road, are open late. So if you’re a night owl taking in Singapore’s nightlife, stop in for a late night snack.

Location: 360 Orchard Road #01-01 International Building, Singapore 238869, Singapore

Open: Daily from 10 am to 3 am

Phone: +65 6732 3696

15. TWG Tea Salon and Shop

Time for tea

Good for: Food, Luxury

If you consider yourself a tea connoisseur then a visit to TWG Tea Salon will be a delight, where you will find not only hundreds of unusual blends but also some tea-inspired cakes and desserts. There are 3 tea rooms in Singapore, where you can get a treat and a cuppa at any time of the day.

TWG is also extremely popular with the crowds in the early afternoon for their traditional tea and cake sets, so it is worth booking ahead.

Location: ION Shopping Mall, 2 Orchard Turn, #02-21, Singapore

Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm

Phone: +65 6735 1837

This article includes opinions of the Go Guides editorial team. Hotels.com compensates authors for their writing appearing on this site; such compensation may include travel and other costs.