亚特兰蒂斯小印度客舱

The Malaysian owner opened this simple shop in 2024, specialising in authentic nasi lemak, often considered the national dish of his home country. The chef, who is also Malaysian, cooks rice in coconut milk with pandan leaves, and garnishes it with fried anchovies, peanuts, fried egg, sliced cucumber and spicy sambal. For a substantial meal, add sides such as ayam berempah (fried chicken leg), rendang chicken or ayam kunyit (turmeric chicken).

An alumnus of prestigious establishments in France, the U.S. and Singapore, Chef Kevin Wong opened Seroja in 2022 to pledge his love to the Malay Archipelago. His seafood-focused tasting menus pay tribute to Malaysian culinary traditions with a generous use of local produce, spices and techniques. The plating is meticulous and artful and the flavours subtle and finely balanced. Ask about the food and wine or non-alcoholic beverage pairing.

Their famous Hokkien mee is made with rice vermicelli and yellow egg noodles, which are topped with prawns and squid for that umami flavour – even better with a helping of spicy homemade chilli sauce.

The sliced fish bee hoon (rice vermicelli) comes in a flavourful, milky fish stock, with fried garlic bits for extra fragrance and crunch. Also worth trying are the tom yam soup, seafood soup and fried fish head bee hoon.

Pork cuts and offal like belly, trotter, intestines and skin are cooked in a soy-based marinade with spices. The depth and rich flavours of the meat are the perfect accompaniment to the kway chap ribbon noodles.

The space is simple yet elegant, befitting the hotel that houses it. There is a 10-seat counter made from a 200-year-old cypress tree from Nara, Japan, plus a private room. Chef-owner Sakuta works closely with the all-Japanese kitchen team, creating a season-driven omakase menu based exclusively on Japanese fish. Even the rice is a blend of two Japanese cultivars in a precise ratio for the perfect texture. Every item is prepared with utmost care.

‘Muthu’ means pearl in Tamil, which befits this gem (with another branche) serving traditional dishes from both the Southern and Northern regions of India. Originally called Muthu Makkan, the owner expanded and renamed the restaurant in 1982. The signature fish head, South Indian-style, uses a secret blend of spices. Swimmer crabs, masala prawns, lamb rack and tandoori chicken are also big hits among diners. Ask about the monthly specials.