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Feel on top of the world at these new and revamped rooftop bars in Singapore
Need a breather? We all do. And there’s no place like a balmy rooftop bar to shoot the breeze with your best buds, drink in hand, the cares of the world a million miles away.
From low-rises to skyscrapers, Singapore is packed with opportunities for a rooftop bar to perch upon. So whether you’re looking for a quaint low-slung hangout or a veritable space in the clouds, here are some of the newest or newly revamped spots in town you should check out.
Atico Lounge: For the highest vantage in Orchard
Look up from street level at ION Orchard, and chances are you won’t even be able to see what’s at its pinnacle. But travel up a mezzanine level from the highest floor the elevator takes you, and you’ll find Atico Lounge, a newly opened social space offering panoramic views and the highest viewpoint in downtown Orchard Road. Opened by the same folks behind 1-Altitude (the highest alfresco bar in the world), you’ll bet these guys know how to make best use of their natural sky-high allure. So take it all in while their rotating country-themed cocktails (all $25) bring your taste buds on a trip around the world.
Ce La Vi: For the quintessential Singapore view
Postcard perfect is not a superlative when used to describe the view from Ce La Vi. The place to see and be seen, its vantage right atop the famed Marina Bay Sands has been a coveted spot for flattering Instagram selfies and glamorous Hollywood productions (that final scene in Crazy Rich Asians, to name one) alike. With a newly revamped signature cocktail menu, now’s the best time to visit. Try the Golden Age ($25) for a daiquiri-like drink to bring on the tropical vibes, or get the Old Memories ($25) for a sweet twist on the Old Fashioned.
Kinki: For Japanese-influenced drinks
For a rooftop bar where you can better feel the pulse of the city, look no further than this edgy bayfront spot that recently went through a major revitalisation, a decade since it first opened. Sporting a more sophisticated look and feel, while still retaining its counterculture roots, Kinki offers some of the best Japanese-influenced tipples and nibbles in town. The new Tears of a Geisha ($22) is a great cocktail to kickstart the evening. Inside the Roku Gin-based concoction hides a lightly tart yuzu umeshu jelly, where you’re encouraged to have a sip, then take a bite.
Levant: For mezzes to go with your tipples
Modern mezzes, craft cocktails and an elevated perspective of Singapore’s CBD are all the reasons you’ll need to check out this newly opened rooftop bar in Tanjong Pagar. Its central location makes it the ideal buzzy, after-work joint to meet up with coworkers and friends, where you can then conveniently settle both dinner and drinks. The Smoky Baba Ganoush ($16) with homemade flatbread is a great appetiser, while the Beef Kofta Sliders is a crowd favourite if looking for something heftier. Pair them with the Amber Constellation ($22), a heady potion of gin, bergamot and star anise smoke, which you can upsize into a punchbowl ($118).
Smoke & Mirrors: For cocktails unlike what they seem
A desire to play with your senses seems to be the only thing not illusory about this terrace bar found atop the National Gallery Singapore. Their new cocktail menu features drinks that are either inspired by a famous artist or artwork, or pays homage to the artistic neighbourhood it occupies. The Shocking Pink ($26), for instance, motivated by Thai photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom’s works, may look garish and dainty, but belies a stiff tequila- and mezcal-based drink with bittersweet character and plenty of depth. Bartending takes on new meaning as an artform here.
Please check the establishments’ respective websites for opening hours as well as booking and seating requirements before visiting, and remember to adhere to safe-distancing measures while out and about.
SEE ALSO: What to drink at the Singapore bars on Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ inaugural extended list
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Top Singapore hawker dishes you can enjoy onboard
Hawker fare tells the story of Singapore’s rich history. Which is why it was no surprise when hawker culture was recognised by Unesco in 2020. While over this past year we have had to enjoy many of our favourite dishes from home, we look forward to returning to the charming hustle and bustle of the dining scene soon.
In the meantime, here’s something to get excited about. Singapore Airlines has been collaborating with SATS on their hawker brands accelerator programme, as a way to enhance the airline’s Popular Local Fare initiative. Kicking off in September, Singapore Airlines will be helping to keep Singapore food culture alive and well by serving many of the best dishes onboard.
For a limited period in First Class and Business Class on selected flights departing from Singapore, passengers will be able to pre-select their preferred hawker dishes via the airline’s ‘Book the Cook’ service.
Take a look at what’s on the menu.
Chicken rice: Boon Tong Kee
In 1979, Thian Boon Hua opened a humble, Cantonese-influenced chicken rice stall in Chinatown. It quickly gained fame for the silky white chicken and perfectly cooked rice. With support from his family, he has expanded the business, transforming Boon Tong Kee into eight restaurants around the country. It is also listed as the recommended chicken rice brand in Michelin Singapore Guide form 2017 to 2019.
Ban Mian: Qiu Lian Ban Mee
In the late 1980s, an enterprising housewife came up with a delicious soup recipe for ban mee (noodles served in soup). Soon after opening, customers flocked to Qiu Lian’s stall for her tasty handmade noodles. The rich soup broth is made using pork and chicken bones, anchovies and then left to simmer for hours. She is often credited as spearheading the ban mee trend in Singapore. Ready-to-cook versions of her dish are now available at supermarkets as well.
Bak Kut Teh from Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Yeo Eng Song started off selling bak kut teh (pork rib soup) at a stall along Johor Road in 1969. He later moved to a coffeeshop on Victoria Street in 1975 and eventually, to what has become the iconic outlet along New Bridge Road. Yeo’s business has further expanded to 13 outlets in Singapore, as well as overseas in Indonesia, China, Taipei and Thailand. These days, it’s the second generation who are responsible for serving up piping hot bowls of peppery pork rib soup. The soup is brewed from quality ingredients sourced from around the region. Song Fa was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016 and has since held on to this accolade for four consecutive years.
Wonton Noodles: Kok Kee Wonton Noodle
In 1985, sisters Hong Choy Ing and Hong Choy Chan joined forces to open Kok Kee Wonton Noodle. It quickly became known for its springy noodles mixed in a secret sauce. It was at just 13 years old that Choy Ing started working at a wonton noodle stall and fell in love with the heritage dish. With all of those years of experience under her belt, she went on to create her signature sauce. The first store was located at Lavender Food Square and over the years has gained the loyalty of many Singaporeans across several generations. Soon after moving to Foch Road in 2019, Kok Kee Wonton Noodle was given the Singapore Top Heritage Food award in 2020.
Chicken Dum Biryani: Bismillah Biryani Restaurant
Bismillah Biryani Restaurant originally started out as a simple coffee shop stall in 2003. The biryani, naan and tandoori items developed a following and eventually the shop moved to Dunlop Street in Little India. It was here where the focus shifted to perfecting the biryani. The rice and meat are cooked together, ensuring that all of the spices and flavours are soaked up. Perfection was verified when they received their first Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016 – with three more in the following years.
Prawn Noodle Soup: Beach Road Prawn Noodle House
Beach Road Prawn Noodle House dates back all the way to the late 1920s. Lee Pee Tuan started out as a street hawker selling prawn noodles in a make-shift store. His son, Lee Seng Hoon, began helping out at just eight years old. After running a stall along North Bridge Road in the ’50s, they moved the business to a coffeeshop along Beach Road in the ’70s – which is where the name Beach Road Prawn Noodles was derived. In the ’80s, they settled in at the current East Coast Road location.
Please check the establishments’ respective websites for opening hours as well as booking and seating requirements before visiting, and remember to adhere to safe-distancing measures while out and about. Find out more about the airline’s ‘Book the Cook’ service here.
SEE ALSO: 5 best halal hawker stalls in Singapore you have to try
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