First up, let us emphasise that though Singapore’s Den Bar & Kitchen offers a delicately designed and rather gourmet selection of European food and drink, they’re also generous hosts (especially, might we add, to those who book their culinary holidays in advance). Promotions here are as abundant as Champagne for first class fliers, so be sure to check out Den’s daily drink offers and daily healthy lunches for two. However, while Den’s Boon Tat Street premises are open Monday through Saturday for a simple cup of premium coffee with this Chinatown bistro’s quirky interior as a backdrop, the destination here is invariably their fine European food.

Lunchtime at Den Bar & Kitchen is a casual affair, with a restrained menu of specialties, each dish a winner. Choose between salads, a longer list of pasta dishes, carefully curated mains, and a couple of delectable desserts. Avowedly European in terms of ingredient profile, highlights include the adventurous watermelon rind pickle, feta, farro, mint and sunflower seed salad, and the pork belly pizza. For those looking for something heartier, the Grilled Squid, fish casserole, or DEN burger will certainly suffice. In the end it’s Dens evening tapas menu that draws a crowd to this clean­lined haunt for Singapore’s foodie set down Boon Tat Street. Match DEN's tapas with Den’s premium wines (almost exclusively old world) or craft beers (Golden Gambler, Big Wave Bay, Sevens Stout) and you’ll be calling Den your Chinatown home away from home in no time.