Passport Not Required: The Chic (and Cheeky) Guide to Raffles City’s Food Scene
From Parisian pastries to Spanish tapas and Taiwanese noodles, Raffles City’s restaurants turn dining into a world tour with a stylish Singapore twist.
At Raffles City, food isn’t just a pitstop – it’s a passport-free escape. Whether it’s a chic lunch break reset or a quick refuel after shopping, the mall now offers more than fashion drops and lifestyle finds.
With an ever-growing line-up of buzzy restaurants and cafes – from Parisian pastries to fiery Sichuan noodles – Raffles City dining has transformed into a stylish global hangout where flavours carry you far beyond the Civic District.
Craving the satisfying crunch of Japanese gyukatsu? Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu nails it. Prefer sultry Spanish energy with a Melbourne twist? Movida Singapore sets the vibe. Here are seven Raffles City restaurants worth your appetite – a chic, cheeky world tour on a plate.
Alice Boulangerie: Parisian Pastry Dreams
Rustic French charm at Alice Boulangerie’s Raffles City flagship, with wood accents, tiled counters and floral details
If Emily in Paris’ titular character made a Singapore cameo, she’d brunch at Alice Boulangerie. Originally from Tanjong Pagar, the bakery’s new Raffles City flagship (#01-22A) brings Parisian charm with rustic wood furnishings, a tiled bar counter and preserved blooms hanging from the ceiling.
Beyond artisanal pastries and brunch plates, its latest Fine Crumbs concept turns gourmet buns into stylish snack goals – sweet and savoury, chic and indulgent.
What to eat: The Matcha Nama Bun, stuffed with nama chocolate and mascarpone matcha cream, and dusted with matcha powder, is a dreamy sweet treat. For savoury cravings, the Mentaiko Prawn Bun delivers creamy indulgence, while the spring baby chicken – served whole, making it generous enough to feed up to three persons – is juicy and full of smoky goodness, having been marinated overnight in fragrant achiote and spices (and extra points for the punchy sambal cincalok served alongside).
Domo: Modern Japanese Dining with Global Edge
Chef Rose Ang returns to Singapore with Domo, blending Japanese robatayaki with European flair at Fairmont Singapore. A highlight is the theatrical A5 Wagyu flambéed on a salt stone.
From Zurich to Central Asia, chef Rose Ang has cooked around the world – and now she’s home with Domo, her first Singapore restaurant. Located within Fairmont Singapore (#03-00), which is directly connected to Raffles City, the concept blends modern Japanese robatayaki with European flair, reflecting Ang’s global perspective and Singaporean adventurousness.
The restaurant’s expansive interiors mirror that glamorous, cosmopolitan spirit: sculptural ceilings, marble counters, warm lighting and statement fixtures. Four private rooms transition from power lunches to after-hours celebrations, proving Domo knows how to flex for every occasion.
What to eat: The theatrical A5 Wagyu striploin flambeed on a salt stone is a camera-ready highlight. The taco salmon sashimi with tomato-shiso salsa is crisp and refreshing, while the crispy halibut with yuzu truffle sauce and ikurare defines comfort food with chef-level finesse.
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu: Japan’s Crispy Beef Obsession
The original Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu restaurant in Kyoto, Japan – birthplace of the crispy beef cutlet that can now be found at Raffles City Singapore.
Think tonkatsu, but beefed up. That’s gyukatsu: juicy cuts of beef, breaded, deep-fried and golden crisp on the outside, tender and pink inside. And Kyoto’s leading gyukatsu brand has opened at Raffles City (#B1-63/64), bringing Japan’s cult comfort food to Singapore.
The setting is clean and minimalist, with the bright, efficient energy of a Kyoto side-street eatery. The highlight? Each gyukatsu set comes with a personal hotplate, so you can sear the beef to your liking – whether just-kissed rare or caramelised with a little char.
Golden-crisp gyukatsu beef cutlet sets at Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu – such as the Chuck Flap Gyukatsu Zen set – are served with rice, miso soup and your very own hotplate for custom searing.
What to eat: The A5 Miyazaki Sirloin Gyukatsu Zen is pure indulgence – top-grade Wagyu paired with citrusy ponzu. For a hidden gem, the Chuck Flap Gyukatsu Zen offers a tender, flavour-packed cut, elevated with condiments from wasabi-shoyu to dashi curry. Crisp, juicy and interactive, this is Japanese dining at its most fun.
Movida Singapore: Spanish Vibes with Melbourne Flair
Inside Movida at Raffles City – a warm, rustic-chic space styled like a Melbourne wine cellar, perfect for tapas and late-night vibes
A Melbourne OG since 2003, Movida has finally landed at Raffles City (#03-43) – its first standalone outpost outside Australia. A perfect fusion of rustic authenticity and urban sophistication, this restaurant channels the fiery passion of Spain with the relaxed, sun-drenched spirit of Australia.
Step inside and you’ll find a warm, intimate 56-seat space, styled like a rustic wine cellar with brick-red walls and stone-textured ceilings. It’s date-night-worthy, but equally the place for a casual crew hang.
A showcase of Movida’s Spanish tapas at Raffles City – including favourites like the Anchoa, Cecina and Tartaleta, alongside other signature plates
What to eat: Start with the cult Anchoa – a briny Cantabrian anchovy topped with zingy smoked tomato sorbet – and the indulgent Cecina, where air-cured Wagyu beef meets truffle potato foam and poached egg. For something unique, the Singapore-exclusive Tartaleta is a mini tartlet filled with chicken liver parfait and verjuice, proving flavour bombs can come in tiny packages.
Spicy Noodle: Taiwan’s Cult Beef Broth in Singapore
Spicy Noodle at Raffles City pairs its cult Taiwanese beef noodles with a modern minimalist interior designed for comfort and foodie snaps.
The cult Taiwanese noodle house has finally brought its queues – and fiery reputation – to Singapore. With 18 outlets across Taiwan, Spicy Noodle is famous for its handmade “Soul-Stirring Noodles” and its signature Master Chilli Oil, a patented recipe blending star anise, cinnamon, fruit and vegetables for a punchy, complex heat.
The vibe at its branch at Raffles City (#B1-38) – its first outside of Taiwan – is casual-cool: Think clean, curved interiors in muted earth tones designed for comfort and Instagram snaps alike.
What to eat: The Spicy Mixed Meat and Vegetables + Xiao Hun Noodles set is balanced and satisfying, while carnivores will love the Spicy Beef Soup, loaded with tendon, sliced US beef, braised tofu and a soft-boiled egg. For a lighter kick, the Mild Beef Soup offers flavour without full fire – perfect for spice-shy foodies.
Treasures Yi Dian Xin: Hong Kong Dim Sum
Treasures Yi Dian Xin at Raffles City – where bright, modern interiors meet signature Hong Kong-inspired comfort food such as roasted duck, hearty noodles and molten custard buns.
Dim sum may be a Hong Kong ritual, but Treasures Yi Dian Xin proves it can be chic and casual too. Part of the award-winning Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group, which boasts more than 50 accolades including nods from Michelin and the Black Pearl Guide, the brand brings expertise and pedigree to every dumpling.
At its branch at Raffles City (#B1-37), the vibe is unfussy yet polished, making it perfect for both family-style sharing and quick weekday lunches.
What to eat: The Roasted Duck, marinated and slow-roasted until the skin shatters with each bite, is a house signature. The Treasures Signature Noodles, loaded with trotter, wontons, tendon and dumplings, offer hearty comfort. And the molten Steamed Salted Egg Yolk Black Custard Bun is a sweet-salty finale that hits all the right notes.
Wo Wo Dian: Sichuan Spice with a Century of History
What to order at Wo Wo Dian at Raffles City: its Century-old Traditional Sauced Pork Bun, Sauerkraut Sliced Fish, Kung Pao Eggplant with shrimp balls and Salted Egg Pork Bun.
Founded in 1889 in Mianyang in Southwestern China, Wo Wo Dian is a legendary Sichuan institution now at Raffles City Singapore (#B1-13/14/15). Known for handmade steamed buns made from traditional lao mian sourdough, the brand’s debut here keeps things casual yet elevated, like an upscale take on an authentic Sichuan eatery.
What to eat: A visit is not complete without an order of the Century-Old Traditional Sauced Pork Bun: Dating back over 100 years, the recipe revolves around pork marinated in a special in-house sauce that keeps the meat super juicy. Fans of sauerkraut sliced fish soup should try the rendition here – its piquant golden broth is packed with generous portions of fish and preserved vegetables. And for a Singapore-exclusive, there’s the Kung Pao Eggplant with Fragrant Shrimp Balls, coated in a moreish sweet and sour sauce that promises a kick with every bite.
From Spanish tapas to Taiwanese beef noodles, French pastries to Sichuan spice, Raffles City food is a culinary passport stamped with flavour, culture and style. Whether you’re planning a lunch reset, a shopping break or a cheeky dinner date, these Raffles City restaurants prove dining here is every bit as fashionable as it is flavourful.
All these restaurants are available till 10pm.
THIS STORY WAS WRITTEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RAFFLES CITY.