Hidden Gem Alert: This New Restaurant In Clarke Quay Switches Concepts Every Other Month
Clarke Quay is home to lots of awesome food spots, like Home Singapore with its all-day brunch and riverfront views, or Ember Restaurant's array of woodfired dishes and stunning floral interiors.
But for those who are on the hunt for someplace with fresh and unexpected menu options, X marks the spot! And by X we mean Chef X, a newly launched restaurant tucked away inside Clarke Quay Central.
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We're not kidding when we say this one is a hidden gem since it's located in a nook at the very end of the mall's third floor. Customers will have to navigate past some ongoing renovation to get there, but the walk is well worth it; what looks at first glance to be a regular 24-seater eatery has quite the interesting twist on its menu (or shall we say, menus).
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Every 4 to 8 weeks, Chef X brings in a new resident chef with their own unique concept. That means you can expect to see and taste something different here every time you visit! All of these chefs have only run home-based businesses prior to their stint at Chef X, and will be running a brick-and-mortar restaurant for the first time.
Excited to taste their creations? Read on to see the brands slated to take up residence here in the coming months:
Royaleys Smoky Boat
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Food always tastes better when presented beautifully, and the lady boss of Royaleys Smoky Boat (@royaleys.smokyboat) knows this all too well. One look at her gorgeous platters inspired by her childhood spent in Indonesia is enough to send our tummies rumbling.
Customers will find a unique selection of fragrant banana leaf parcels, each stuffed with premium quality rice, chicken, fish, prawn, or soybean seasoned with tempered spice pastes. Yum!
Royaleys Smoky Boat
Residency: 26 Apr to 21 Jun 2024
Operating hours: 11.30am to 9pm, Thursday to Tuesday| Closed on Wednesday
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Wanting Kimchi
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There's a time and place for everything... except kimchi, because that's always on the table at Wanting Kimchi (@wantingkimchi)! This brand makes their own ferments which come without MSG, and are low in salt and sugar — perfect for those trying to stick to a healthier diet.
Some fan favourites include the Signature Cabbage Kimchi and addictive Apple Kimchi, both of which pack a flavourful punch. Besides their interesting kimchi variations, diners can enjoy lunch bentos and a hearty dinners of kimchi jjim.
Wanting Kimchi
Residency: 1 Jul to 26 Aug 2024
Opening Hours: To Be Announced
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Popo’s Kitchen
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As you can guess from its name, Popo's Kitchen (@ilovepoposkitchen) is all about bringing back the comfort and nostalgia of eating at grandma's house. Here, old-fashioned and traditional dishes are combined with trendy flavours and given new life.
Look forward to handcrafted soon kuehs in traditional, mala and truffle varieties, as well as yam kuehs and bowls of mee siam. Don't forget to give their popular roasted chicken leg a try too — it's available in enticing flavours like rosemary and tom yum.
Popo's Kitchen
Residency: 5 Sep to 30 Oct 2024
Operating Hours: To Be Announced
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Ooomahmee
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Lovers of Japanese cuisine are in for a treat. Ooomahmee (@ooomahmee) dishes up a range of mouthwatering rice bowls with ingredients like chicken, unagi, or bara chirashi taking the spotlight. On the side are unique creations such as Snow Crab Chawanmushi and Sake Miso Soup.
What's more, customers can enjoy their food in handmade bowls specially crafted by the chef himself! These porcelain bowls are one-of-a-kind, promising diners unique food shots for the 'gram.
Oomahmee
Residency: 16 Dec 2024 to 10 Feb 2025
Operating Hours: To Be Announced
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