From cabbage cakes to charcoal tofu and a free burger for papa, these handy options will save the day!
Have a picky eater? Whether your father is a traditionalist or modern eater, we’ve got you covered with a list of places where you can dine out and spend quality time with the family.
Elemen
If you haven’t already, encourage dad to adopt a healthy lifestyle by beginning with opting for wholesome meals. Put your senses to the test with quirky creations from the 8-course parent’s day menu ($42.80 per person)—think monkey-head mushroom with mee kia in pomelo sauce, charcoal tofu with wild mushroom, or chendol cake with gelato that boast natural flavours, and you’ll find there’s much more to meatless cuisine. #01-75A Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6238 0511
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Sky View Pavilion
Spanned across elegant floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic views of Marina Bay are yours to enjoy as Sky View Pavilion shares their take on local and Cantonese cuisine. Don’t worry about what to order as three Father’s Day menus ($268 for 4 persons, $668 for 8, $888 for 10) puts together their best picks to indulge in—barbecued meat, braised shark’s fin soup with dried seafood and Shang Palace rice in lotus leaf to name a few. Steamed longevity buns are a must, of course. #01-04 Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue. Tel: 6854 5245
Soup Restaurant
Decked in antique rosewood furnishing, Soup Restaurant replicates the scene of old Chinatown. Dine in comfort as you tuck into Cantonese home-style dishes such as herbal soups and the signature Samsui ginger chicken. From 26 April to 30 June, look for the 4-course set menus (from $78) or get cosy at home with the takeaway set for 6 ($138)—includes honey dates pork ribs and 4-treasures pumpkin rice. #B1-07 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road. Tel: 6333 6228
Antoinette
Did we hear cabbage cake? Also known as Camouflage 2.0 ($45), this savoury treat marries the well-loved flavours of Japanese cuisine by stacking dashi-infused shiitake mushroom ragout, beetroot sushi rice and edamame, on top of teriyaki chicken and umami-packed sakura prawn, before wrapping it all with savoy cabbage. Whether as a meal or a gift, it works both ways! Pre-orders are open at sweets@sugardaddy.com.sg and this year’s edition ends on 18 June. #02-33 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road. Tel: 6836 9527
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar
Free burger and a pint for dad! This Father’s Day, valid 17-18 June after 4pm for dine-in, make a reservation and order two main courses to enjoy this token of appreciation to fathers. Dad will receive a juicy double decker burger with house made special sauce, grilled balsamic onions, lightly toasted sesame bun with fries on the side, and a choice of pint such as Kronenbourg 1664 or Connor’s Stout. Highlights include their chilli crab pasta ($16) and steak and eggs ($21). Dine at the black marble counter seats or communal table, while the small alfresco dining space is dog friendly. #01-03 Tanglin Post Office, 56 Tanglin Road. Tel: 6835 1128
Jamie’s Italian
Steamroom with The Pillar and Stones
PS. Cafe
On Sunday, 18 June (12-6pm), live the life with dad as you laze on the lawn. Surrounded by lush greenery, beat the heat with an ice cold beer in hand. From craft beers to ciders—think Scottish Stout Brewdog Pitchblack Heart and Little Creatures pale ale, ‘Beers on the Lawn’ will please dad with the variety they have to offer. The PS. truffle shoestring fries and PS. burger are also crowd-pleasers. 28B Harding Road. Tel: 9070 8782