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 Singapore's Oldest Restaurants

Wednesday May 18, 2011 10:54 pm PDT

The Tiffin Room

The Tiffin Room, G/F Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Apr 1910

With antiquated surroundings and ceiling fans whirring slowly overhead, The Tiffin Room is redolent of the colonial era, and feels like a place untouched by the passage of time. The menu items are mostly from Indian cuisine and delicious-mulligatawny soup, butter chicken, Hyderabad fish and spinach with cottage cheese-by Chef Kuldeep Negi are ever delectable.

Raffles Grill

Raffles Grill, Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Jan 1923

Even though Raffles Grill has been around for decades, the impeccable service, formal colonial ambiance and gourmet menu that reads like poetry, all remain. From caviar, duck liver, lobster medallion and prime steaks, the food is one rich culinary delight after another. A pianist provides soothing music, while smartly-attired wait-staff perform discreetly.

Rendezvous Restaurant

#02-02 Gourmet Gallery, Rendezvous Hotel, 9 Bras Basah Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Feb 1935

Over seven decades ago, Rendezvous started out as a small coffeeshop selling Western cuisine. Its Chinese owners then took a gamble, introduced Sumatran nasi padang and the rest, as they say, is history. Today, this grand old dame is still drawing crowds for its famous, spicy curries. The juicy beef rendang and chicken curry must be tried; and washed down with gallons of lime juice for a hot, spicy, finger-licking good meal.

Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant

#01-09 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Aug 1956

Founded in 1956, Palm Beach touts itself as having invented Singapore's famous black pepper crab, making its situation next to the Merlion along the Singapore River particularly apt. The Coco Lobo (lobster with vermicelli in superior stock); double baked crab; and chili crab are signature treats.

Gordon Grill

Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Jan 1964

Fitted out in shades of cream and latte, Gordon Grill is one classy place to bring your spouse or someone you've been trying to impress. The emphasis here is on clean, elegant flavors and highlights include the steamed garoupa fillet, chilled angel hair pasta with king crab, seaweed and caviar.

Samy's Curry Restaurant

25 Dempsey Rd. Phone: [phone]
Civil Service Club, 60 Tessensohn Rd., 6392-5157.
Open Since: Dec 1970

Samy's has been serving gorgeous curries in their unassuming and casual environment since 1970. Despite the influx of trendy eateries in its vicinity, Samy's stands strong and remains popular for its iconic fish head curry. Other recommended dishes include the famous masala chicken, mysore mutton, tandoori prawn, and fish cutlet.

Chatterbox

5/F Mandarin Orchard Singapore, 333 Orchard Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Jan 1971

While the price might be too much to pay, Chatterbox has won awards for its Hainanese chicken rice-with chili sauce. Open since 1971, the seafood laksa is also another dish that is highly recommended here. This is a perfect place to relish local delicacies in a sophisticated setting.

Rang Mahal

3/F Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Apr 1971

This long-standing fine dining Indian restaurant is still impressive after all these years. Serving regional Indian cuisine (North, South and coastal), signature creations are the tandoori masala oyster, hot stone tandoori lamb chops, tandoori salmon tikka, smoked bharta (aubergine) and spicy cottage cheese (lal mirch ka paneer tikka). There are excellent and extensive vegetarian options too. With a contemporary yet traditional vibe, we'd recommend the elegant Rang Mahal anytime.

Pete's Place  

B/1 Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Jan 1973

Resembling a cozy, family-run trattoria, Pete's Place serves a rustic spread of Italian cuisine such as seafood-laden cioppino and pizza pam pam (a two-in-one special comprising a half calzone filled with mortadella, mozarella and ricotta; and a half pizza with minced sausage, cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli and mozzarella).

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

201 Keppel Rd. Phone: [phone]
Open Since: Jan 1977

Singapore's oldest revolving restaurant specializes in genuine Beijing cuisine-something you cannot easily find elsewhere. Besides the spectacular views, you can always count on the venerable Chef Chan Sung Og to cook up a storm. Be sure to order signature favorites-the crispy barbequed Peking duck, delectable shredded scallops with fish and egg whites, as well as its toffee banana dessert.