25 Restaurants in Telok Ayer, Singapore

Designated by Sir Stamford Raffles as an area for Chinese immigrants way back in 1822, Telok Ayer Street was once the hub for all things Chinese in Singapore. Today, a handful of Singaporean Chinese restaurants in Telok Ayer have continued to thrive despite the district’s recent gentrification, and one such place that packs in the crowds at lunchtime every day is Ocean Curry Fish Head which specialises in fish head curry. Nearby, you’ll find several excellent restaurants in Telok Ayer that weave flavours from all over Asia into their cuisine, like at Ding Dong, where the chefs serve up Chinese favourites, Korean BBQ and Vietnamese soups all under one roof. It also happens to be bookable on Quandoo too, so how’s that for a convenient choice?

While it’s true that a few Telok Ayer restaurants have been influenced by the area’s long history of Chinese settlement, there are also many other great cuisines if you happen to crave variety. The options are seemingly limitless, and you can find Japanese sushi joints perched right alongside European fine dining establishments. Fusion cuisine is growing in popularity too, and at the restaurants in Telok Ayer you’ll discover some of the best. One popular spot is Le Binchotan, a restaurant that combines the best aspects of Japanese and French cuisines to create a truly memorable flavour experience. Ranked consistently high among Quandoo users, Le Binchotan offers unique tapas in an intimate space inspired by the Japanese izakaya. There are also several fantastic Mediterranean and Italian restaurants in Telok Ayer that make planning a dinner out in this bustling district well worth your time, and with Quandoo, you can find and book a table at any one of them in seconds.