Singaporeans are passionate about food and eating, be it fine dining, visits to cafes and restaurants or just hanging out at the local coffee-shop. At almost every corner of the island, there is an endless variety of food options available, at any time of the day.
In this cosmopolitan and multicultural city, you can expect nothing less than a mélange of flavours from around the globe. It is not just East-meets-West when it comes to feasting in Singapore – it is a tasty tale of a country’s unique cultural tapestry woven in with its distinct influences to capture the essence of Singapore’s multicultural heritage.
The annual Singapore Food Festival is an important and well-celebrated landmark culinary event to notable local chefs, recognising their talents through a showcase of the unique and tasty local dishes.
Comprising of weekly core event, themed celebrations, workshops and other activities, the festival is definitely the route to a gastronomic journey of local fare that distinguishes Singapore as a food capital of Asia.
Among the top local dishes that have been singled out on a nation-wide basis is the Hainanese Chicken Rice which is served at Chatterbox – Home of the Mandarin Chicken Rice. Visitors from all over the world make regular pilgrimages to enjoy the authentic recipe and time-honoured taste of our award-winning chicken rice, which already is a household name amongst locals.
DINING - CHATTERBOX (Levels 38/39, Grand Tower)
An iconic coffee house renowned for its Asian local delights and Western colonial favourites, Chatterbox was established in 1971 and was the first coffee house in Singapore to feature local hawker fare.
Hainanese chicken rice, one of the favourite local hawker dishes, was served on its menu and the dish soon grew in popularity among locals and foreigners to become the famous Mandarin Chicken Rice.
From the breed of chicken and its rearing method, type of rice grain and sauce ingredients down to preparation and cooking details, Chatterbox has devoted vigilant efforts in rigorous research to distinguish our Mandarin Chicken Rice from others.
Come savour the authentic recipe of the legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice along with other mouth-watering local favourites such as Nasi Lemak, Lobster Laksa and more!
Opens Daily:
5am to 1am (Sun – Thu; Last order at 12.30am)
24 hours (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays)
Chatterbox High Tea – Available on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 2pm to 5pm
DINING - PINE COURT CHINESE RESTAURANT (Level 35, Grand Tower)
Relish exquisite Cantonese cuisine at Pine Court Chinese Restaurant, helmed by award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Yang Lai Fatt.With its refreshing interpretation of traditional recipes, Pine Court injects a modern twist into authentic Cantonese dishes. Classic signatures include the Peking Duck with Spinach Crepes, Baked Champagne-glazed Rib with Lily Bud and Fried Rice with Fish Roe and Crab Meat.
Opens Daily:
A la Carte & Dim Sum Lunch – Noon to 3pm (Mon – Sat; Last order at 2.30pm)
A la Carte & Dim Sum Lunch – 11.30am to 3pm (Sun & Public Holidays; Last order at 2.30pm)A la Carte Dinner – 6.30pm to 10.30pm (Last order at 10pm)
