Quick answer: This directory covers five Asian restaurants in Singapore: Baba Chews Bar and Eatery (Peranakan-fusion, Katong heritage building), Soi Social (Thai, Resorts World Sentosa), Takagi Ramen (Japanese tonkotsu ramen, 13 outlets islandwide), Cherki (Peranakan-fusion, Chinese Cultural Centre), and Hua Ting Restaurant (Cantonese, Michelin Guide-selected, at Orchard Hotel since 1992).
Dining alone doesn’t have to mean a sad salad at a counter. Singapore’s Asian restaurant scene has quietly welcoming spots where solo makan feels perfectly natural—settle in with a book, a bowl of something soul-warming, and zero side-eye. Whether you’re after a quiet afternoon tea or an evening meal that feels like a small treat, these places know how to make one the perfect number.
Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
Baba Chews Bar and Eatery (UEN: 53337686J) is an all-day dining venue in the historic former Joo Chiat Police Station, serving modern Peranakan-fusion cuisine.
Products or Services
Chicken Rendang Lasagne, Ayam Buah Keluak, and Foie Gras Tau Kwa Pau, alongside specialty coffee from Common Man Coffee Roasters, TWG Tea, craft beers, and local cocktails.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 86 East Coast Road, #01-63, Katong Square, Singapore 428788
- Operating Hours: Daily 6:30am-10:30pm
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
- Website: Baba Chews Bar and Eatery
The converted police station setting gives Baba Chews a grand yet unhurried feel—perfect for a solo afternoon. Slide onto a stool at the bar with a foie gras tau kwa pau and a local cocktail; the staff leave you to enjoy at your own pace, and the all-day menu means you can drop in whenever the mood strikes.
Soi Social
Soi Social (UEN: 200502573D), at Hotel Michael within Resorts World Sentosa, is a Thai restaurant by chef Ian Kittichai. This UEN also covers other Resorts World Sentosa dining concepts, including Ocean Restaurant (see our ambience restaurants guide).
Products or Services
Stir-fried Mussels with Garlic Chives, Hung Lay Ibérico Pork, Tom Yum Goong, Phad Thai Goong, and Tiger Roar Fried Rice (fried in beef fat with Wagyu bits), alongside Thai-inspired cocktails.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: Level 2, Hotel Michael, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
- Email: [email protected] (cake orders and private dining)
- Operating Hours: Lunch daily 12-3pm; Dinner daily 5-11pm
- Website: Soi Social
Soi Social’s open kitchen provides all the company you need. Grab a seat where you can watch chef Ian Kittichai’s team toss Tiger Roar Fried Rice with beef fat—the sizzle and aroma are enough conversation. The casual elegance at Hotel Michael makes it an easy stop after a solo afternoon exploring Sentosa.
Takagi Ramen
Takagi Ramen Pte. Ltd. (UEN: 201525868Z) is a Japanese ramen chain with 13 outlets islandwide, known for affordable tonkotsu ramen.
Products or Services
Tonkotsu Ramen with hakata noodles and a pork bone broth simmered over 12 hours, chashu pork braised over 12 hours, plus ramen variations and sides.
Contact Information & Location
- Locations (13 outlets, 8 open 24 hours):
- Ang Mo Kio: 51 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-01C, S569922 (24 hrs)
- Yishun: 101 Yishun Ave 5, #01-27 Chong Pang City, S760101 (24 hrs)
- Woodlands: 6 Woodlands Square, #01-04, S737737 (24 hrs)
- Hougang: #01-02/16, Blk 377 Hougang Street 32, S530377 (24 hrs)
- Jurong West: #01-74, Blk 492 Jurong West Street 41, S640492 (24 hrs)
- Simei: #01-31, 3 Simei Street 6, Eastpoint Mall, S528833 (24 hrs)
- Redhill: 12 Alexandra View, #01-11 ARTRA, S158736 (24 hrs)
- Yew Tee: 25 Choa Chu Kang North 6, #01-05/06, S689580 (24 hrs)
- One-North: 1 Fusionopolis Way, #B1-12 Connexis, S138632 (10am-9pm)
- Pasir Ris: 1 Pasir Ris Close, #02-316, E!Avenue@Downtown East, S519599 (11am-10pm)
- Dhoby Ghaut: 11 Orchard Road, B1-11, Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B, S238826 (11am-10pm)
- Bedok Central: #01-355, Blk 206 Bedok North Street 1, S460206 (hours vary; not confirmed this pass)
- Anchorvale Village: #01-27/28, Blk 339 Anchorvale Road, S540339 (11am-10pm)
- Website: Takagi Ramen
A steaming bowl of tonkotsu ramen is one of life’s great solo pleasures, and Takagi Ramen understands the assignment. The counter seats face the kitchen, so you can slurp your 12-hour broth in peace, with aircon keeping things comfortable. With outlets all over the island, it’s a shiok stop when you need a quick, comforting meal between errands.
Cherki
Cherki, operated by Mortar & Pestle Private Limited (UEN: 202103999E), is a Peranakan-fusion restaurant at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, named after a forgotten Peranakan card game.
Products or Services
Sharing-style dishes in the “Tok Panjang” tradition, including Laksa Lobster Linguine, Sweet Soy Pork Belly, and Chilli Beef Rendang Fries, alongside a cocktail program featuring pandan, gula melaka, and laksa leaf.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 1 Straits Boulevard, #01-02, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore 018906
- Phone: +65 6514 8345
- Operating Hours: Mon-Thu 12-2:30pm & 5-10pm; Fri 12-2:30pm & 5-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 12-2:30pm & 5-10pm
- Website: Cherki
Cherki’s Tok Panjang tradition is made for tasting, and the bar seating is a smart solo perch. Order a couple of small plates like Chilli Beef Rendang Fries and a pandan cocktail; the portions are just right for one, and the cultural centre setting makes an after-work visit feel enriching rather than lonely.
Hua Ting Restaurant
Hua Ting Restaurant (UEN: 53339994K), at Orchard Hotel Singapore since 1992, is a Michelin Guide-selected Cantonese restaurant with private rooms for events.
Products or Services
Cantonese dim sum and mains including Dong Xing Garoupa, Steamed Fresh Crab Claw, Wok-fried Turnip Cake, South African Abalone, Bird’s Nest Dumpling, and Stewed Inaniwa Noodles.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 442 Orchard Road, Level 2, Singapore 238879
- Phone: +65 6739 6666
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm & 6-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-4pm & 6-10pm
- Website: Hua Ting Restaurant
Dim sum at Hua Ting is a solo ritual that feels properly special. Park yourself at a table for one and let the trolleys come to you—the wok-fried turnip cake and steamed crab claw are all the company you need. The hushed, carpeted dining room is a soothing escape, especially on a weekday afternoon.
At a Glance
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Chews Bar and Eatery | Peranakan-fusion | Katong |
| Soi Social | Thai | Resorts World Sentosa |
| Takagi Ramen | Japanese ramen | 13 outlets islandwide |
| Cherki | Peranakan-fusion | Chinese Cultural Centre |
| Hua Ting Restaurant | Cantonese | Orchard Hotel |
About this list: This is a directory of five Asian restaurants in Singapore — not a ranking or endorsement, and not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: Information here has been compiled from the businesses’ own websites and other publicly available sources, current as of July 2026, and may change. We do not guarantee it is complete or error-free and disclaim liability for inaccuracies or omissions; let us know if you spot an error so we can correct it.
