8 best solo dining spots in Singapore for the heartbroken
Where to go when you need space, not company.
By Lim Yian Lu,
Feeling low? Heart heavy? Sometimes all you need is a comforting meal, a quiet corner, and no judgment. Whether you’re nursing a breakup, burnt out from life, or just want to eat alone in peace, these solo-friendly eateries in Singapore have just the right vibes for a little self-love and slow healing.
1. Sushiro
Location: Multiple outlets
Price: Legit sushi from $2.20 a plate
Japan’s famous conveyor belt sushi chain is a go-to for solo diners. With counter seating and a wide variety of sushi, side dishes, and desserts, it’s perfect for zoning out while watching plates glide past. You can even order the premium cuts for a little treat-yourself moment.
2. City Hot Pot
Location: Multiple outlets
Price: Single set meals from $22.99
This individual hotpot joint is made for solo comfort meals. You get your own pot and broth, and they also offer a variety of single set meals. No sharing, no awkwardness. Ideal for when you want to sip herbal soup, cook some wagyu slices, and just stare blankly into the steam.
3. Omote
Location: Thomson Plaza, Novena Square, Raffles City
Price: About $20 to $40 per pax
Tucked in a mall, Omote’s bar-style seating makes solo dining feel totally natural. Their chirashi bowls are beautiful and generous, perfect for those who want something colourful and comforting. The Black Truffle Wagyu Tataki is an indulgent choice when emotions are running high.
4. Yakiniku Like
Location: Multiple outlets
Price: Sets from $7.90
This is a one-person Japanese BBQ dream. You get your own grill, with efficient service and zero awkward small talk. The meat comes in sets, the smoke is minimal, and the experience feels both meditative and slightly badass.
5. TamJai SamGor Mixian
Location: Multiple outlets
Price: About $10 to $20 a bowl
This mixian, or rice noodle, is spicy, numbing, and just the right amount of dramatic. Perfect for when your insides are already on fire. It’s fast, no-frills, and oddly therapeutic to customise your own bowl. Go heavy on the toppings, cry if you want to.
6. Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen
Location: Multiple outlets
Price: Lunch sets from $12.90
Warm broth, springy noodles, and quiet corners for solo eaters. Ichikokudo serves halal Hokkaido-style ramen that’s hearty and consistent. Sit at the bar with your bowl and let the richness of butter miso slowly do its magic.
7. Tendon Kohaku
Location: Chinatown Point, Clarke Quay Central
Price: Tendon sets from $18.80
If you’re craving something crispy and satisfying, this tendon place hits the spot. Each bowl is a beautiful chaos of fried prawns and vegetables over rice. The counter seats make solo dining seamless, and the portions will fill your emotional void (a bit).
8. The Social Space
Location: Kreta Ayer, Potong Pasir
Price: About $20 to $30 per pax
For those who want a wholesome, slow afternoon to reflect. This cafe-slash-social enterprise offers nourishing smoothie bowls, avocado egg toast, and kombucha in a calming environment. Bring your journal, wear your headphones, and sit by the window.
Solo meals don’t have to feel sad. In fact, there’s something beautifully empowering about taking yourself out, sitting with your feelings, and eating well. These spots offer the comfort, privacy, and peace everyone needs once in a while.