18 Best Bugis Food Guide in Singapore – What To Eat in Bugis (2024)

1. Xian De Lai

Family meals and get-togethers are best experienced with hotpot, and Xian De Lai is the best place for that. The restaurant is one of the best places in Bugis to experience authentic Chinese steamboats.

Since its opening in 2013, this restaurant has earned a lot of positive reviews thanks to the fact that all of their sauces are regularly made from scratch to ensure maximum freshness and flavor. There are nine different soup bases from which to choose, allowing you to make your own hotpot supper with more than 80 different ingredients. 

Testimonial

“Great spot for hot pot! Staff were very friendly, patient and fast service. I came for dinner during a long layover and it was a great place to have my first hot pot! Ingredients were fresh and generous portion sizes.”

2. Typhoon Cafe

Typhoon Cafe is a popular chain of Thai restaurants in the area because it serves simple, traditional Thai cuisine. Their well-known Tom Yum Goong soup, which is extremely hot and pungent, is crammed with of vegetables and incredibly juicy prawns.

Testimonial

“My husband and I came Typhoon Cafe Bugis+ for our lunch, all the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Reasonable price. The foods served are very big portion, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.”

3. Bar Uva

Wine connoisseurs will adore Bar Uva. The owners of Tess Bar & Kitchen and Nutmeg & Clove have created Bar Uva, which translates to grapes in Spanish, as the perfect place for both wine newbies and experts.

Serve starters such as Kuyjukushima oysters with tomato sherry jelly, deep-fried frog legs with burnt yuzu sauce, or smoked caviar. Order their United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prime ribeye with harissa peppers and house pickles. All of these dishes are excellent, particularly when paired with a bottle of wine.

Testimonial

“Fantastic place, the tuna and bone marrow are insane. Would definitely recommend, plus lovely staff.“

4. Pizzamaru

Pizzamaru, which has over 650 locations in South Korea, is the most recognizable pizza brand in the country. The menu at Pizzamaru offers not only excellent Korean pizza, but also dishes like Korean fried chicken and other interesting fare. 

In South Korea, Pizzamaru has won the Excellent Franchise Award six times as well as the Brand of the Year award for seven consecutive years.

Testimonial

“Sweet and nice service from monica and jacky! food was super delicious esp the cream pasta and fried chicken.”

5. Mrs Pho Bussorah Street

Mrs. Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant that is a rare find, will make you feel like you are on the streets of Hanoi. You will be served a steaming hot bowl of sliced beef and brisket Pho, complete with tender beef slices and meaty brisket sizzling in a flavorful, nourishing soup.

Fresh spring rolls packed with pork and vermicelli noodles are used to make their Fresh Summer Roll. Another excellent choice for side dishes are meatballs on skewers that have been marinated in a delicious sauce. There is a peanut dip included as well, but the meatballs might engross you to taste it. 

Testimonial

“If you’re looking for a meal, this is a good choice for Singaporean prices amortized. Of course, you can feel the taste of Vietnam.”

6. Genki Sushi

With a specialty on Kaiten (revolving) sushi, Genki Sushi sees value in its ability to provide modern Japanese cuisine of the finest grade at a reasonable price. All Genki enthusiasts love the Kousoku Train system at the restaurant, which combines the most cutting-edgetechnology and innovations to serve customers their orders at their seats.

Currently, there are 18 Genki Sushi locations across Singapore with more coming.

Testimonial

“Well organized with proper queuing system for maximum efficiency. Staffs are friendly and price of the food is reasonable.”

7. The Masses

The Masses offers a constantly changing menu of delicious foods that are inspired by French cuisine with an Asian touch. Everything is painstakingly made, elegantly presented, and Instagrammable.

For a welcome refreshing change from salads and other vegetables, add some fruit. The two together are simply irresistible.

Testimonial

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service! It’s our third time here.”

8. Sawadee Thai Cuisine

If you like Thai dishes, this is the place to go. Sawadee Thai Cuisine has been offering delectable ingredients in a range of sour, sweet, salty and spicy flavours since it opened in 2001. A few of the dishes on the menu are green curry chicken, deep-fried pomfret, tom yum soup, and seafood phad Thai.

Testimonial

“Best place for Thai cuisine.“

9. Una Una

UnaUna is the only unagi-serving restaurant and one of the busiest in Bugis. It is a more affordable option, especially it serves some of Singapore’s lowest priced hitsumabushi. A double order would be great if you want to share. 

Testimonial

“Food was delicious and affordable. Generous portion of the Unagi. The staff was friendly and helpful too which made our visit more pleasant. Wouldn’t mind going there again.“

10. Man Fu Yuan

With a wide range of offerings that features buffet, a la carte, and dim sum options, Legend Man Fu Yuan offers some of the finest Cantonese food not just in Singapore, but also across Asia.

Choose the Wok-fried Radish Cake when ordering dim sum. The restaurant’s speciality dish is the Deep-Fried Scallops with Sugar Cane. The scallops are cut into cubes and covered with golden breadcrumbs. 

Testimonial

“We enjoyed our experience at MFY. Good food. Love the presentation And excellent service from Joanne and Moon.“

11. Saveur Bistro

Despite moving to Bugis, Saveur continues to provide classic and traditional French cuisine made from tried-and-true recipes. 

One of their main courses Saveur Duck Confit comes with a side of mashed potatoes and a succulent, tender duck leg. Their desserts are an essential component of the entire dining experience if you have sweet cravings. Pizza, pasta, and well cooked steaks are some other options.

Testimonial

“There’s so much more delish food here that we wish we could try them all but alas, our stomach spaces are limited. It’s not our first time here and it won’t be our last time definitely. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!“

12. Suki-Ya すき屋

This restaurant aims to provide comforting dining experiences at reasonable costs. The unlimited premium-quality chilled beef and pork and farm-raised chicken are served to diners in paper-thin slices. Suki-Ya’s vegetable bar, which offers a broad selection of fresh vegetables to complete the meal with a nutritional twist, is another distinction of the restaurant. Everyone’s taste buds will be awakened by dining at Suki-Ya’s delicious soups and broths.

Testimonial

“Nice food, not a very big spread but sufficient of you are not into large variety. Good value too, will visit again.“

13. Tanuki Raw

At Tanuki Raw, you’ll find delicious meals that combine the greatest elements of Japanese cooking and American street food. Patrons adore their daily raw bar, which is also very popular with tourists. The restaurant became a big hit for their fairly priced assortment of freshly shucked raw oysters, which you can enjoy without worrying about the cost.

Testimonial

“Airy and relaxed design shop x cafe restaurant serving fresh Japanese fusion bites, invitingly attached to the side of the National Design Centre.”

14. Sumo Bar Happy

Sumo Bar Happy has changed its focus from Japanese to Japanese Mexican fusion in order to offer superior delivery meals since 2020–21 Singapore circuit breaker measures by the government. One of their new dishes Char Siew Unagi Burrito is a favorite among customers. 

To make their burritos even creamier and spicier, you can add cheese, chili, and sour cream. The Impossible Quesadilla, a vegetarian food prepared with slow-cooked meat alternative in a chili bean sauce and butter teriyaki, is a perfect choice for those who are on a diet.

Testimonial

“Mouthwatering Japanese food. You know that the food is delicious even if it is not yet on you table because you could smell the aroma of the dishes they are preparing.”

15. Rocku Yakiniku

Australian sirloin, short ribs and Wagyu beef brisket are just a few of the delectable cuts offered at the Japanese restaurant ROCKU Yakiniku. The blazing flame of a charcoal grill will accentuate the particular flavor of classic, high-quality dishes. 

The place has a sleek, upbeat and stylish ambience where the country’s traditional dining culture is combined with cutting-edge entertainment.

Testimonial

“Affordable with Superb variety of food, excellent customer service, friendly and approachable staff! ❤️ Outstanding manager Jerrime. Thank you Rocku. We’ll definitely visit again!”

16. Aburi Kaisen Don Keisuke

A brand-new, reasonably priced dish called Kaisen Don that is distinctly Japanese has been invented by chef Keisuke Takeda. Fresh fish is paired with rice in the seafood rice dish known as kaisen don. Along with fresh and raw shellfish, there is a heap of aburi seafood components on top of Aburi Don.

Warayaki style of cooking is utilized at Aburi Kaisen Don Keisuke. where the Japanese rice straw is burned to produce a flame and make the ingredients a delightful smoky taste.

Testimonial

“Food was served quite fast, and the lobster soup tasted pretty good with the kaisen Don.”

17. Yang Guo Fu Mala Tang

If you are a mala enthusiast, this one is highly recommended. Your day will be spiced up by the hot and soupy dish with meat and vegetables from Yang Guo Fu.

The Yang Guo Fu version is distinctive in that it makes use of a special soup recipe that incorporates rock sugar and milk, turning the typical Sichuan spicy hotpot into a dish of delectableness that is popular among first-timers and frequent patrons.

Choosing your own ingredients gives you a lot of freedom and pleasure. You may adjust the spiciness to your desire and choose from enticing tomato broths to flavorful meat combinations with a variety of spices and herbs, making this mala suitable for all.

Testimonial

“The service of the staff is great and they are very friendly and helpful! We chose the tomato soup broth and it is rich in flavour. You get to pick your own sauce choices too! Overall, this a great dining experience, the restaurant is suitable for a family meal!“

18. Clinton Street Baking Co. & Restaurant Singapore

This place is permanently closed at the time of writing.

Singapore boasts a location of this popular New York bakery and restaurant, which is constantly crowded with brunch goers. All-day meals, such as scramble, pancakes, toast, are fairly common in this American restaurant.

Choose from a range of filling dishes like cheeseburgers, fried chicken burgers, and waffles with honey. After that, sip on several milkshake flavors.

Testimonial

“Great food, highly recommended. Pancakes were fluffy and portion was enormous. Fried chicken was nice too. Hash, double smoked bacon and latte are alright.”