Quincy House Singapore by Far East Hospitality

Since this stall opened on Margaret Drive years ago, their chicken rice has been made the same way. The juicy, tender meat is served with aromatic oil rice and an addictive ground ginger sauce. The gizzards are equally good.

Two adjoining stalls sell noodle soup or "dry" noodles with minced pork, pork balls or fish balls handmade on the spot. The bouncy-textured, deep-flavoured fish balls made with yellowtail are especially popular.

Juicy and flavoursome braised duck is served with rice, congee, kway teow or noodles, plus optional extras such as duck gizzard, duck liver or marinated egg. The "set" comes with a bowl of bak kut teh.

The view of the lush green in the garden is one good reason to visit. But owner-chef Malcolm Lee's exquisite tasting menu that explores the untapped possibilities of Straits cuisine is what makes the experience of dining here unforgettable. Named after the plant that produces buah keluak seeds, a key ingredient in Peranakan cuisine, Pangium pays homage to family recipes passed down for generations with carefully crafted dishes that taste exceptional.

Years ago, the Aussie owner-chef David Pynt opened a pop-up in London called Burnt Enz to great acclaim. Then his refined barbecue food cooked in a wood-fire brick kiln was taken up a notch with Burnt Ends in Singapore. In 2021, it moved to this location, twice as big as its previous space. The small but interesting snack menu is worth exploring. Meats and fish are well complemented by the Australian wines on offer. Book ahead to secure a table.

The lofty room feels airy, while bamboo and rattan details impart serenity. Influenced by his mother and grandma, the chef cooks traditional Peranakan fare with a creative twist and an Indonesian touch. In addition to à la carte dishes that are served communal style, the tasting menu features 10+ courses that change every two months; many are one-bite dishes with unique flavours and textures.

The serene interior is furnished in contemporary Chinese style, in a palette dominated by warm whites and muted tones. On the menu, wok hei-laden stir-fries such as crocodile fillet in brown sauce, and venison with Chinese kale feature alongside Cantonese classics including baked stuffed crab shell, steamed Chinese marrow rings stuffed with shrimp, and spinach and tofu in crabmeat sauce. Be sure to try the exquisitely crafted dim sum, too.