When it comes to weekends, brunch is the word. And as our island’s brunch offerings continue to flourish, we find ourselves surrounded by plenty of other options besides a plain old plate of Eggs Benny. But sometimes you wake up on Sunday mornings yearning for something a little different.
So for the times that those days come knocking, we’ve got you covered with our curated selection of new and popular eateries — these places serve up myriad original dishes that are anything but boring.
Brez’n (which translates to ‘pretzel’ in Bavarian) is a new and central brunch option. It’s the one place where beer before noon is highly encouraged — so cheers to that. The weekend breakfast menu includes Bavarian classics such as the Weisswurst and Weissbier ($17) of poached veal and pork sausages with sweet mustard and a Brez’n — you’ll wanna enjoy that with a chilled Paulaner Weissbier (an additional $11). Little ones are also taken care of with tasty bites like Kinderpfannkuchen, which is a dish of homemade crepes ($8).
#01-21/22/23 Valley Point, 491 River Valley Rd, 6235-1613. Mon-Thurs 11.30am-11pm, Fri 11.30am-midnight, Sat & Sun 8am-11pm.
Grab a group of friends and make like you’re going camping at the serene Kallang riverside (minus the tents and questionable bathrooms). Camp Kilo Charcoal Club fires up the grill from 11am on weekends and keeps the hearty food coming all day long. Get your fingers dirty with the Chipotle Pork Ribs (half rack $15, full rack $30) and marvel at the 30kg whole roasted hog turning on the self-made spit. A zesty pickle mix ($5) and veggie sides balance out the feast, but remember to leave extra space for a serving of delicious donuts with mint cream and gula melaka sauce ($8).
#01-01, 66 Kampong Bugis, 9830-6252. Fri 5.30pm-11pm, Sat & Sun 11am-11pm.
The cultured and chic cousin of brunch institution P.S. Café, Chopsuey admittedly does serve its own version of Eggs Benny, but it also offers so much more. Take the Bully Beef and Crackling Egg Pie ($24), for example. It’s a quiche-like creation that’s especially satisfying for the first meal of the day. And if you feel like sharing, the creative and beautifully-presented dim sum plates are an absolute delight.
#01-23, Blk 10 Dempsey Rd, 9224-6611. Mon-Fri 11.30am-11pm, Sat, Sun & PH 10.30am-11pm.
Barely open for a couple months, Fat Prince has already spiced up the brunch scene with its Turkish “café-kebabery” concept. Step into the decadently kitted out space — with ornate candle-lit lanterns, rich blue tones and gold trimmings — and you’ll receive an instant teaser of the flavours to come. Savour exotic, piquant dishes like Cyprus Pork Sausage Menemen ($22) or Falafel Scotch Eggs ($20++), then revive yourself from the post-meal food coma with a range of Sarnies coffees — or to keep in theme, go for the traditional Turkish coffees or teas that are imported weekly from Istanbul.
48 Peck Seah St, 6221-3683. Tue-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-midnight; Sat & Sun 11.30am-3pm, Sat 6pm-midnight.
For Italian food lovers, your true amore is tucked away in Duxton Hill. The restaurant specialises in Southern Italian cuisine and, as its namesake hints, mozzarella cheese. Each Sunday, for a pretty affordable $48, you get to indulge in a rustic spread of 10 Italiano classics, including antipasti, cold cuts, pasta, meats and desserts. Make it a real festa and top up an additional $30 for free-flow white and red wines.
40 Duxton Hill, 6866-1988. Sun-Fri noon-2.30pm, Mon-Sun 6pm-10.30pm.
For those looking to kick off their weekend with the exhilaration of spicy, sinus-clearing Thai cuisine, look no further than David Thompson’s atas eatery at Marina Bay Sands. Rid those hangovers with a slew of communal Thai street food dishes like spicy pork and rice cakes or grilled eggplant with dried prawns and steamed egg. The brunch menu ($60/person) also includes your choice of beverage: Thai bloody mary and Mandarin mimosa if you want to keep the party going, or Thai iced tea to help soothe those tingling tongues.
#02-02, Level 2 Dining, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, 6688-7299. Daily noon-midnight.
At this casual-yet-hip space, you can expect exquisite chef Ryan Clift creations made with fresh veggies farmed on-site. The brunch menu is intentionally specialised with a selection of five Instagram-worthy dishes that are delicious to boot – the cured ocean trout savoury crepe served with Mexican tarragon cream cheese, guacamole and quail eggs ($26) definitely gets our vote. Pair it with a juice or smoothie concoction for a wholesome meal.
130E Minden Rd, 6264-7960. Mon-Fri noon-4pm, 6pm-10pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11am-4pm, 6pm-10pm.
After one-and-a-half years, this café still sees hungry diners making the trek to the West for its innovative eats. Ramen fans, you better start planning your journey here to sample the umami-laden Ramen Risotto ($25) served with Kurobuta pork, pickled shimeji, tonkotsu snow and raw quail’s egg yolk. Prettily plated food and a solid artillery of beverages, ranging from velvety coffees to punchy cocktails, make this space worth the trip.
38 South Buona Vista Rd, 6479-0800. Mon-Fri 10.30am-5pm, 6pm-10pm; Sat & Sun 9am-5pm, 6pm-10pm.
Tucked away in Orchard’s Mandarin Gallery is one of our favourite bruncheries. The New York delicatessen serves up wonderfully crisp hand-rolled bagels with a variety of schmears, and sandwiches loaded with house-cured and smoked juicy pastrami, among many other options. Traditional dishes that’ll take you back to the delis in the Big Apple include the Potato Latkes (from $10) and the sweet or savoury pancake-like Matzo Brei (from $12). Top off the meal with a sugary treat, whether it be Rugelach biscuits ($2 each) or the slightly tangy Sour Cherry Strudel ($12) with sour cream.
#03-02 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd, 6735-6961. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat & Sun 9am-10pm.
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