Singapore’s most popular food enclave
Western: • Plank Sourdough Pizza • Eat at my Kitchen • CANCHITA Peruvian Cuisine • TUGA • PS Cafe • SPRMRKT
Asian: • JUMBO Seafood • Min Jiang at Dempsey • BINCHO • Samy’s Curry Restaurant • SIRI HOUSE • Morsels
Fusion: • The Dempsey Project • Chopsuey Cafe Dempsey • Open Farm Community
Looking for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of town? Dempsey Hill offers the perfect setting for you to relax over some good food and drinks. Even if you prefer to #StayHome, these restaurants can deliver to wherever you are, islandwide. Here are the top 15 restaurants in the area that we love at Oddle Eats!
1. BINCHO
Despite its unassuming entrance and discrete location within Dempsey Hill, BINCHO offers an intimate dining experience featuring flavours from Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The industrial-chic restaurant serves authentic Japanese yakitori. Think Mentai Wings ($18 for 6pcs), Grilled Miso Pork Belly with Black Garlic Sauce ($52) and Bincho Style Grilled Octopus ($55). Value-for-money donburi sets such as Yakitori Don Set ($35) and Oyaku Don Set ($35) are also available.
Address: 7A/ B Dempsey Road, Singapore 249684
2. CANCHITA Peruvian Cuisine
Looking for a new dining experience to switch things up? CANCHITA Peruvian Cuisine is where you can get a taste and feel of Latin America right here at Dempsey Hill. With an abundance of greenery inside and outside, the restaurant boasts a calm atmosphere in a rather posh environment. Savour on the Peruvian take on fried rice with the Arroz Chaufa ($36), or on roasted chicken with the Polla A La Brasa (from $34). If you prefer something lighter, the Ceviche Clasico ($26) and Taco Chicken ($18) are equally tasty Peruvian staples.
Address: 9A Dempsey Road, #01-01, Singapore 247698
3. Chopsuey Cafe Dempsey
Chopsuey Cafe, if you didn’t know, is run by the same folks behind the ever-popular PS Cafe (also on this list below). They’re tucked away at the far end of Dempsey Hill, so getting there is already a journey in itself. Their menu brings together Chinese comfort favourites, but with a western twist! For starters, try the Crispy Duck Pow! Pockets ($18.75) or the tender and succulent Charsiu Kurobuta Belly ($25.15). As for mains, choose from a variety of East-meets-West creations, such as the Crispy Orange Beef (A.K.A. Rusty Nails) ($28.35). Or if you prefer sticking to carbs, the Mud Crab Fried Rice ($26.25) will surely satisfy you.
Address: 10 Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700
4. Eat at my Kitchen
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Indulge in hearty French cuisine at Eat at my Kitchen. Exuding a cosy ambience, the restaurant serves up French classics whose names you’d have heard before, but have perhaps never known how to pronounce (or is it just me). Seabass en Papillote ($30) is basically seabass wrapped in parchment and baked to perfection. Over here, they serve theirs with flavoured Pilaf rice. The French Beef Bourguignon ($35) is a one-pot stew beef braised with red wine – hearty yet luxurious. For something more self-explanatory, you can’t go wrong with the Roasted French Spring Chicken ($32).
Address: 8D Dempsey Road, #01-01A, Singapore, 249672
5. JUMBO Seafood
JUMBO Seafood is every seafood lover’s ultimate dream. With a history dating back to 1987, they’ve come to be extremely popular for their Award-Winning Chilli Crab 珍宝获奖辣椒蟹 ($115.50 for 1kg). Other seafood signatures include the Live Boston Lobster Braised with Superior Broth 上汤焗波士顿龙虾 ($69.50 for 500g) as well as Prawns Fried with Golden Salted Egg 咸蛋金沙虾球 ($28.50). For something equally delectable and non-seafood, the Mocha Pork Ribs 摩卡排骨 ($25.90) is definitely worth a try.
Whether you’re looking to impress your in-laws or to just treat yourself to a seafood feast, JUMBO has got you covered.
Address: Block 11 Dempsey Road, #01-16, Singapore, 249673
6. Min Jiang at Dempsey
Min Jiang at Dempsey specialises in Sichuan and Cantonese fare. The chinoiserie-filled restaurant prides itself on their Legendary Wood-fired Beijing Duck served with Homemade Crepes ($118.80) that’s prepared with an ancient Chinese recipe. Meanwhile, the Sichuan-style Diced Chicken with Dried Chilli ($28.60) stands out for its fiery flavours. They also offer an exquisite range of dim sum that will go well for breakfast or teatime. Think Steamed Quail Egg ‘Siew Mai’ in Truffle Oil ($10.80 for 3pcs) and Mini Black Charcoal Salted Egg Custard Buns ($7.50 for 3pcs).
Definitely a place you want to take your grandparents to, especially if they love Chinese food. Or you can simply order in with Oddle Eats!
Address: 7A & 7B Dempsey Road, Singapore, 249684
7. Morsels
Morsels is an intimate restaurant that serves innovative fusion dishes in a rustic barnyard-style house. While the simple colour palette and natural materials in its interior design are aesthetically pleasing, the food here is a work of art too. Main dishes like their Stockyard Black Angus Short Ribs ($46) and Firecracker Pulled Pork Pasta ($28) aren’t dishes that you’d usually encounter, but perhaps the Milo Tiramiso ($16) will convince you. Plus, with Oddle Eats, you can enjoy these unique creations with your loved ones at home!
Address: 25 Dempsey Road, #01-04, Singapore 249670
8. Open Farm Community
With a name like that, it’s unsurprising that Open Farm Community calls Dempsey Hill its home. The restaurant features an open-kitchen concept and houses its own vegetable and fruit garden as ways to strengthen connections between people and food. Some of their most popular dishes are the Carbon Neutral Beef Bolognese ($30) and Braised Local Eggplant ($35), all of which feature locally sourced ingredients. For a local twist, the Thrice Cooked Potato with Chai Poh ($16) and OFCauliflower Wings ($17) are interesting (vegan) side dishes to try as well. They offer plenty of other vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options too, which is perfect if you or your dining partners have special dietary requirements.
Address: 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819
9. Plank Sourdough Pizza
Enclosed with tall glass panels and surrounded by lush greenery, Plank Sourdough Pizza is where you can get, well, sourdough crust pizzas. In fact, they are the first pizzeria in Singapore to specialise in it. Whether it’s classics such as the pepperoni Pizza O ($20) to brow-raising creations like the pineapple cream sauce-based Pizza 9 ($25), there’s plenty to choose from.
Order in with Oddle Eats to enjoy freshly made sourdough pizzas from the comforts of your home!
Address: 30C Loewen Road, Singapore 248839
10. PS Cafe
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With multiple outlets islandwide, PS Cafe certainly needs no introduction. Like many of its neighbours, this Dempsey Hill outlet features indoor and outdoor seating with a picturesque view of the surrounding greenery. The cafe has many signature dishes, but some of its more popular ones include the PS. Burger ($32.30) and Sticky BBQ Ribs ($39.20). A must-try item is also the PS. Truffle Shoestring Fries ($17.80), which is perfect for sharing. Make sure you don’t miss out on their indulgent Double Chocolate Blackout Cake ($17.70) too. If not, you can have them deliver everything to you by ordering through Oddle Eats!
Address: 28B Harding Rd, Singapore 249549
11. Samy’s Curry Restaurant
Samy’s Curry Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Dempsey Hill for more than 50 years. The long-established family-run restaurant prides itself on its nostalgic food and friendly hospitality. You can expect their award-winning Samy’s Fish Head Curry (from $22) is to warm the cockles of your heart with its aromatic South Indian flavours. Other signature dishes worth trying include the Mysore Mutton ($14), Chicken Tikka 65 ($14) and Signature Masala Chicken ($6.50 per pc). With different spice blends and secret recipes as the foundation of its dishes, you can be sure that every bite you take won’t be short of flavours.
Address: 25 Dempsey Road, #01-03, Singapore 249670
12. SIRI HOUSE
Specialising in modern Asian cuisine, SIRI HOUSE is a lifestyle, social and dining space all in one. Indulge in reimagined Asian favourites such as Unagi Risotto ($27) and Asari Clam Linguine ($24) as every dish takes you on a journey across different countries with its mix of flavours and influences. Or simply chill over a drink or two with their signature cocktails, like a decadent Scotch & Honey (from $35) or an electrifying 9-Volt (from $35). With colourful interiors and dim lighting, it’s the perfect place for a date or just a catch-up sesh.
Address: 8D Dempsey Road, #01-02, Singapore 249672
13. SPRMRKT
SPRMRKT at Dempsey Hill is situated in a former British army barrack that’s been largely conserved. Featuring a high ceiling with plenty of natural sunlight in the day and ambient lighting in the evening, the restaurant provides the perfect setting be it for a casual brunch or intimate dinner. Kick start your day with a hearty French Toast ($22) or Buttermilk Pancakes ($20). If not, choose from a variety of healthful mains such as Miso Eggplant & Ancient Grains ($24) and Pesto Quinoa Penne ($25). You can be sure that the restaurant puts a lot of effort into curating their dishes as they are a champion of conscious dining.
Address: Block 8, Dempsey Road, #01-15A, Singapore 247696
14. The Dempsey Project
Western, Mediterranean or Asian, The Dempsey Project has it all. With a wide array of fusion dishes, you can expect to go on a gastronomic trip around the world at the brightly-lit and spacious restaurant. Take a trip to England with The Big Dempsey Breakfast ($33.35) that’s inspired by the classic English breakfast. Savour a taste of Italy with a luxurious Italian Cheese Platter ($43.70). Or swing by France with their range of freshly baked goods including the Croissant ($4) and Baguette ($5.65). Whatever it is, you’ll never run out of options here.
Address: Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-12, Singapore, 247697
15. TUGA
Celebrating the best of Portugal, TUGA aims to immerse diners in Portuguese culture through its music, art and most importantly, food. Choose from a selection of traditional meats like the Stew of Green Peas with Pork and Poach Egg ($33). Or if you’re a seafood lover, the Chef Tiago Octopus fillets (from $48) and Chef Tiago Hake Chilean fillets (from $45) are signature items too.
The restaurant has an intriguing layout where it is sectioned by shelves of wines and boxes. So if dining in a wine cellar is something you’ve always wanted to try, this is it!
Address: Block 8 Dempsey Road, #01-15, Singapore 247696