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Dr. Foo is in house for dinner every night except Sunday. It's always good to call ahead,
though, as he's the main attraction. When you leave, present him with a small
ang pau
—a
gift of cash in a r ed envelope—maybe S$5 (US$3.35/£2.25) or S$10 (US$6.70/£4.50).
Red envelopes are available in any card or gift shop.
VivoCity, Lobby G #03-08.
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65/6337-0491.
Reservations recommended for lunch, necessary for dinner.
Small dishes S$18-S$32 (US$12-US$21/£8.10-£14). AE, DC, MC,
V. Daily 11:30am-2:30pm and 6:15-
10:30pm.
Long B each S eafood Restaurant
SEAFOOD They r eally pack 'em in at this
place. Tables are crammed together in what r esembles a big indoor pavilion, complete
with festive lights and the sounds of mighty feasting. This is one of the best places for
fresh seafood of all kinds: fish like
garoupa
(grouper), sea bass, marble goby, and kingfish,
and other creatures of the sea, fr om prawns to crayfish. The chili crab here is good, but
the house specialty is r eally the pepper crab , chopped and deliciously smother ed in a
thick concoction of black pepper and so y. Huge chunks of crayfish ar e also tasty in the
black pepper sauce and can be ser ved in variations like barbecue, sambal, steamed with
garlic, or in a bean sauce. D on't forget to or der buns so y ou can sop up the sauce. You
can also get v egetable, chicken, beef, or venison dishes to complement, or choose fr om
their menu selection of local fav orites. Long Beach now has several branches, including
at Dempsey Hill, 25 Dempsey Rd. opposite the Botanic G ardens (
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65/6323-2222
).
1018 East Coast Pkwy.
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65/6445-8833.
Reservations recommended. Seafood is sold by weight accord-
ing to seasonal prices. Most nonseafood dishes S$11-S$22 (US$7.35-US$15/£4.95-£9.90). AE, DC, MC, V.
Daily 11am-3pm; Sun-Fri 5pm-12:15am; Sat 5pm-1:15am.
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Original Sin
MEDITERRANEAN/VEGETARIAN This cozy place is a perennial
favorite with Singapore's expatriate population. Located in H olland Village, Singapore's
expat enclav e, the r estaurant is close to shopping, pubs, and numer ous other dining
choices that cater to this international group. This particular restaurant is a favorite, with
generous por tions of fav orites like baba ghanouj,
tzatziki,
and hummus ser ved with
olives, feta, and pita bread. And although the menu features standard Mediterranean fare
like moussaka and risotto dishes, people always seem to go for the pizzas, which ar e
loaded with interesting Middle Eastern toppings. The owners also run two other proper-
ties of equal quality and popularity in Chip B ee Gardens, Italian restaurants
Michelan-
gelo's,
Block 44, Jalan Merah Saga #01-60 (
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65/6475-9069
); and
Sistina,
Block 44,
Jalan M erah S aga #01-58 (
&
65/6476-7782
). All of these r estaurants hav e a casual
bistro-style atmosphere inside and sidewalk dining outside.
Block 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-62, Chip Bee G ardens, Holland Village.
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65/6475-5605.
Reservations
recommended. Main courses S$22-S$28 (US$15-US$19/£9.90-£13). AE, DC, MC, V. Tues-Sun 11:30am-
2:30pm and 6-10:30pm; Mon 6-10:30pm.
UDMC Seafood Centre
SEAFOOD Eight seafood restaurants are lined side by
side in 2 blocks, their fr onts open to the vie w of the sea outside. UDMC is a fantastic
way to eat seafood Singapore style, in the open air, in restaurants that are more like grand
stalls than anything else. Eat the famous local chili crab and pepper crab here, along with
all sorts of squid, fish, and scallop dishes. N oodle dishes are also available, as are vegeta-
ble dishes and other meats. But the seafood is the thing to come for. Of the eight restau-
rants, there's no saying which is the best, as ev eryone seems to hav e his o wn opinions
about this one or that one (I like J umbo at the far eastern end of the r ow; call
&
65/
6442-3435
for reservations, which are recommended for weekends). Have a nice str oll
along the walkway and gaze out to the water while y ou decide which one to go for.
