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Southeast Asian
IndoChine Waterfront
Pierside Kitchen & Bar
(Historic
District, $$, p. 101)
UDMC Seafood Centre
(His-
(East
toric District, $$, p. 97)
Thai
Magic Wok (Historic District, $,
p. 101)
Patara Fine Thai (Orchard Road, $$,
p. 108)
Vegetarian
Original Sin
Coast Parkway, $$, p. 110)
Singaporean
Ah Hoi's Kitchen (Orchard Road, $,
p. 108)
Chatterbox (Orchard Road, $$,
p. 106)
Chen Fu Ji Fried Rice (Chinatown, $,
p. 104)
Coca Steamboat (Orchard Road, $$,
p. 108)
(Holland Village, $$,
p. 110)
Vietnamese
IndoChine Waterfront
(His-
toric District, $$, p. 101)
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HISTORIC DISTRICT
VERY EXPENSIVE
Inagiku
JAPANESE Inagiku ser ves Japanese food that riv als some of Tokyo's
best r estaurants. The dining r oom is subdued and ar tistic, with r ecessed spotlights
designed to illuminate the dish in fr ont of you to maximum effect. It's all very cultured,
despite some unfor tunately chosen elev ator music. I nagiku's kitchen is separated into
teams, one specializing in sushi and sashimi that 's outstandingly fresh and expertly pre-
pared. The
tokusen sashimi moriawase
is a stunning assortment of fresh seafood presented
in an ice-filled shell. The tempura—firm, fresh seafood and vegetables fried in batter that
is incredibly light—is excellent. Lunchtime set menus offer a more affordable way to dine
here, and the quality r emains just as high. I f sashimi isn't your thing, try the tenderloin
and lobster. Separate dishes of succulent beef , followed by meaty shelled lobster smoth-
ered in a rich cheese sauce, make it the ultimate surf 'n' turf. In addition to sake, there is
a good selection of wines.
Raffles The Plaza, Level 3, 80 Bras Basah Rd .
&
65/6431-6156.
Reservations recommended. Set lunch
S$40-S$120 (US$27-US$80/£18-£54); set dinner S$180-S$220 (US$121-US$147/£81-£99). AE, MC, V.
Daily noon-2:30pm and 6:30-10:30pm.
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Morton's of Chicago
CONTINENTAL This is the first Morton's restaurant
outside the U.S. and for the uninitiated, to call Morton's a steakhouse seems a disservice
to the incredibly high quality of the food on offer. But what steaks they are; to guide you
in your choice, the waiter will heav e an enormous platter o ver to your table, laden with
sample cuts of American and A ustralian prime beef. The seafood is equally superb, with
large and fresh lobsters, oysters, and shrimp vying for your attention. Even the vegetables
are brought by the personable and knowledgeable waitstaff for inspection. Whatever cut
you prefer, it will be flavorsome, succulent, and cooked to absolute perfection. I challenge
you to leave room for the signature melting chocolate cake.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Raffles Avenue.
&
65/6339-3740.
www.mortons.com. Reservations recom-
mended. Main courses S$79-S$184 (US$53-US$123/£36-£83). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Sat 5.30-11pm; Sun
5-10pm.
