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Quick answer: Tanjong Pagar packs a serious amount of good food into its shophouse streets and office towers. You can start the day with Hokkaido cream puffs at Baristart, go for Michelin-backed vegetarian Peranakan at Whole Earth, share a fondue at CouCou, and still have room for late-night Spanish grilled abalone at Pura Brasa. These eight spots cover coffee runs, client lunches, and everything in between.
If your late-night appetite calls specifically for Korean flavours, you’ll want to follow our guide to Korean food in Tanjong Pagar.
When the office lights dim in Tanjong Pagar, the after-dark crowd finds a slower, more interesting rhythm — kitchens still serving long after the CBD shuts down, corners quiet enough for a lingering coffee, and meals that feel like a discovery rather than a routine. If your food adventures have grown predictable, these eight spots deliver the novelty you have been chasing, no repeats required.
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Baristart Coffee
Baristart Coffee brings a calming Hokkaido rhythm to Tras Street. They lean hard into Biei Jersey milk, so the lattes taste richer and the cream puffs are the kind you blink once and they’re gone.
The real reason to come back, honestly, is the tonkatsu sando. Crisp, creamy, and cut just thick enough to feel like a treat. It’s a quiet spot for a solo coffee or catching up when you’ve got one eye on your next meeting.
When the evening feels young and you want more than a quick caffeine fix, slip into this quiet Tras Street nook. The Biei Jersey milk turns a latte into a proper treat, perfect for a slow, solo moment before the night picks up. It’s the spot for anyone who likes a steady start to their evening, not a rush.
Address: 65 Tras Street, Singapore 079004
Phone: +65 6904 3168
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Vary; check the website.
Price: Moderate
Baristart Coffee website
Go when you need a small win in the middle of a busy day – the kind of place that resets your battery without any fuss.
Whole Earth
Whole Earth is a plant-based Peranakan-Thai restaurant on Peck Seah Street that even the most committed carnivore can walk into and walk out full and happy. They’ve held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2016, which tells you the kitchen knows what it’s doing.
The Rendang mushrooms are a slow-cooked, aromatic surprise, and the olive fried rice is the kind of fluffy, savoury carb you order a second bowl of without guilt. No mock meat, no MSG – just vegetables treated with respect.
Weeknight dinner when you crave rendang and olive fried rice without the heaviness? This is Whole Earth’s moment. A plant-based kitchen that does not advertise itself as such — just delivers the comfort, the flavour, and enough variety to keep a table of committed carnivores happy. The Bib Gourmand quietly confirms what your palate already knows.
Address: 76 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079331
Phone: +65 6221 6583
Hours: Daily 11:30am–3pm (last order 2:30pm), 5:30pm–10pm (last order 9pm)
Price: $$ – $$$
Whole Earth website
Perfect for a big family lunch when aunty is vegetarian and nobody wants to compromise on taste.
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Maguro Brothers
Tucked inside 100AM mall, Maguro Brothers earns its name as a tuna specialist. The Sushi Pizza sounds like a gimmick, but the crispy rice base topped with fresh maguro works, and the 7 Kinds of Tuna set lets you appreciate the different cuts in one sitting.
Reservations are a good idea – it’s a small space and the sashimi draws a loyal crowd. They don’t give you a phone number upfront, but you can book straight through their site.
When you want to geek out over tuna without a full omakase, this 100AM spot delivers. The 7 Kinds set lets you taste the differences across cuts, and the sushi pizza is the kind of quirky move that wins you over. Book ahead — the room is tight and the sashimi faithful fill it fast once the evening rush starts.
Address: Tras Street, 100AM, #03-K1, Singapore 079027
Reservations: Via website
Hours: Typically align with mall timings; confirm online.
Price: $$ – $$$
Maguro Brothers website
This one’s for the friend who scrolls through sashimi photos and says, “Let’s just go already.”
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Pura Brasa
Pura Brasa turns a Josper charcoal grill into an art form, and the results come out with a proper smoky crust. The Pancetta and Kale pizza gets just enough char, and the smoked Wild Tasmanian Abalone is something you remember for a while.
They fly in award-winning Monte Nevado hams, and the 72-month aged Bellota Jamón is sliced by hand. Open till midnight daily, so that late dinner or second round is always an option.
Midnight hunger calls for more than a quick fix, and this is the kitchen that answers. The Josper oven puts a smoky crust on everything from abalone to pizza, and the hand-sliced 72-month Bellota Jamón is a reason to settle in properly. Tanjong Pagar’s late-night crowd knows this is where you go when you want charcoal-licked shiok and no rush to leave.
Address: 5 Wallich Street, #01-16, Singapore 078883
Phone: +65 6386 9678
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Daily 12pm–12am
Price: $$$
Pura Brasa website
Gather a few friends, order the jamón and a few pizzas, and let the meal stretch into the night.
CouCou
Walking into CouCou on Craig Road feels like a quiet Swiss holiday. The fondue platters are the main event – a minimum of two people, so bring someone who will dip with you. The Salad CouCou carries a heirloom ‘Grand Pere’ dressing that’s been passed down, and the Meringues a la Double Creme de Gruyere end things on a sweet, light note.
Portions are generous, so pace yourself. It’s the sort of meal where you’re still talking about it a week later.
Bring one person you really like, because the fondue demands a partner and the evening feels built for conversation rather than scrolling. It is Swiss comfort done with enough pedigree to feel like an occasion, from the heirloom dressing on the salad to the double creme meringues. Plan a full evening — this is not a quick bite, and that is the whole point.
Address: 9 Craig Road #01-01, Singapore 089669
Phone/WhatsApp: +65 6226 0060 / +65 9642 1624
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–2:30pm (last order 2:15pm), 6pm–11pm (last order 10:15pm)
Price: $$$ – $$$$
CouCou website
Book it for a birthday or anniversary dinner when you want the night to feel properly special.
Wagyu X
Wagyu X on Club Street takes a single-minded approach to beef: they raise, slaughter, and serve their own crossbred Kuroge-Aberdeen Angus hybrid. The result is a ribeye with marbling that melts into the meat without leaving a heavy feel.
The space is sleek, the portions are made for sharing, and the staff know the cuts well enough to guide you without being pushy. Lunch and dinner hours vary, so a quick check on their site before you head down saves you a wasted trip.
When the beef craving hits and you want to taste the difference a single-farm focus makes, this Club Street specialist delivers. They raise their own crossbred cattle, and the ribeye shows off high marbling without ever feeling heavy. Come with a group ready to share, and let the staff guide you through the cuts — they know their stuff, no push needed.
Address: 82 Club Street, Singapore 069450
Contact: Via website
Hours: Lunch and dinner; verify online.
Price: $$$$
Wagyu X website
Go when you want to feel a little atas and the steak really has to deliver.
The Marmalade Pantry
The Marmalade Pantry has been feeding Singapore since 1999, and their Oasia Hotel Downtown spot keeps things bright and polished. The Beef & Potatoes is a solid brunch anchor, and the Singapore Laksa shows they can do local flavours with a bistro touch.
They picked up Cafe of the Year at the Chope Diners’ Choice Awards 2021, and the natural light pouring into the space makes it an easy choice when you need a long, lazy catch-up.
Some mornings — especially after a late one — you want a space flooded with natural light, a laksa that bridges comfort and finesse, and no guesswork. This Oasia Hotel spot has been feeding Singapore since 1999 with that exact brief. The Beef & Potatoes anchors a brunch that feels polished but never stiff, and the service keeps things easy.
Address: 100 Peck Seah Street, #01-01, Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore 079333
Phone: +65 6385 0741
Hours: Daily 11:30am–10pm
Price: $$ – $$$
The Marmalade Pantry website
Ideal for brunch with the girls when you all need a place that looks good in photos but won’t rush you out.
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Pizza Studio Tamaki
Pizza Studio Tamaki came to Tanjong Pagar Road from Tokyo with a Bib Gourmand and a spot on the 50 Top Pizza World list, so the hype is real. They fire 12-inch Neapolitan pies in a wood oven, and the Classic Tamaki is the one to order first: a thin, char-speckled crust with a balance of tomato, cheese, and fresh toppings that hits just right.
Open for lunch and dinner, and the space is small enough that you might see your pizza being stretched at the counter.
Slide in early for dinner, before the queue forms, and watch the wood oven work. The Classic Tamaki is a 12-inch masterclass in balance — thin, char-speckled, and so precisely done you understand the Tokyo-to-50 Top Pizza pipeline. The tight space only makes the whole thing feel like you have found a real secret on Tanjong Pagar Road.
Address: 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088461
Phone: +65 8072 9512
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Daily lunch 12pm–3pm, dinner 5pm–11pm
Price: $$
Pizza Studio Tamaki on Instagram
Good for a midweek treat when you want something better than delivery but don’t need a whole fuss.
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How to choose
Tanjong Pagar’s spread means you pick by mood, not just cuisine. Ask yourself who’s coming and what time of day it is. A solo breakfast calls for Baristart’s quiet corner and a cream puff. A client lunch where you need a sure thing suits Whole Earth or The Marmalade Pantry – both handle groups well. For an evening that feels like an event, CouCou’s fondue or Wagyu X’s steak will do the job. Pizza Studio Tamaki and Pura Brasa work when you want high quality without formality, and Maguro Brothers fits when the sashimi craving hits hard.
Prices range from wallet-friendly coffee runs to serious splurges. Most mid-range places will run you about $30–60 per person, while the top-end steaks and Swiss dinners can push past $100. Reservations are a good idea for dinner almost everywhere on this list, and a must for CouCou and Wagyu X.
| Place | Vibe | Must Try | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baristart Coffee | Hokkaido-style cafe | Biei Jersey latte, cream puff | $ – $$ | Solo coffee breaks |
| Whole Earth | Plant-based Peranakan-Thai | Rendang mushroom, olive fried rice | $$ – $$$ | Family meals, vegetarians |
| Maguro Brothers | Tuna specialist in a mall | Sushi Pizza, 7 Kinds of Tuna | $$ – $$$ | Sashimi lovers |
| Pura Brasa | Spanish grill and tapas | 72-month aged Bellota Jamón | $$$ | Casual group dinners |
| CouCou | Swiss chalet-style | Fondue platter, Meringues | $$$ – $$$$ | Special occasions |
| Wagyu X | Premium steakhouse | Wagyu X Ribeye | $$$$ | Date night, impressing clients |
| The Marmalade Pantry | Modern bistro | Beef & Potatoes, Singapore Laksa | $$ – $$$ | Brunch and business lunch |
| Pizza Studio Tamaki | Neapolitan pizzeria | Classic Tamaki pizza | $$ | Midweek treat |
Summary
Tanjong Pagar really has a meal for every mood – a quiet Hokkaido latte, a Peranakan vegetarian feast, a Swiss fondue night, or a wood-fired pizza that lives up to its awards. These eight spots are a solid place to start, whether you’re showing off the neighbourhood to a visitor or just figuring out where to eat on a Tuesday.
Details can change. Always confirm opening hours and availability directly with the business before you head down.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of cuisine is most common in Tanjong Pagar?
You’ll find a wide mix, but Japanese and European-influenced spots are especially strong. The neighbourhood also has excellent plant-based dining and modern bistro fare.
Are these restaurants suitable for a date night?
Yes. CouCou sets a cosy alpine mood, Wagyu X feels upscale and intimate, and Pura Brasa is lively enough for a casual evening. Pizza Studio Tamaki is great for a low-key but quality date.
Do any of these places offer vegetarian options?
Whole Earth is entirely vegetarian and wins over meat-eaters with its Rendang mushrooms and olive fried rice. The Marmalade Pantry and Baristart Coffee also have vegetarian-friendly picks.
How much should I budget per person?
A coffee and pastry at Baristart can be under $15, while dinner at Wagyu X or CouCou may exceed $100 per person. Most fall between $30 and $60 for a full meal.
Can I walk in, or do I need a reservation?
For lunch, walk-ins are usually fine at Baristart, The Marmalade Pantry, and Maguro Brothers. For dinner, especially at CouCou, Wagyu X, and Pura Brasa, booking ahead is wise.
Are these spots kid-friendly?
The Marmalade Pantry and Baristart Coffee are easy with kids. CouCou’s fondue can be fun but a bit messy. For quiet, formal dinners like Wagyu X, you might want to leave the little ones at home.
