Noka, which means farmhouse in Japanese, opened its doors at the newly-refurbished Funan Mall last month under the umbrella of the Spa Esprit Group in 2019. Now, veteran chef-owner Ryan Clift has taken over the reins and invigorated the provenance-driven restaurant alongside chefs Ryosuke Deguchi and Barry Tan to present Noka by Tippling Club. Situated on at the rooftop level.
It was a celebratory evening for Singapore bars claiming 12 out of 50 spots.
Last year’s winner, Jigger & Pony, claimed second spot while Hong Kong’s Coa clinched the top spot at Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021. But despite being knocked off to No.2 this year, Jigger and Pony remains the Best Bar in Singapore, which it has been for two years in a row.
Jigger & Pony (photo via Facebook)
The awards also put the spotlight on all-day restaurant and bar No Sleep Club. This year, they debuted at No.8, clinching the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award. Co-founders Jessica Hutch and Juan Yi Jun were surprised to find that they were indeed the highest debut ever recorded in the six-year history of Asia’s 50 Best Bar awards.
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Tanjong Pagar has the best of both worlds. Whether you’re looking for fine dining restaurants and world class bars, or cheap happy hours and all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, this F&B hotbed in the Central Business District has it all.
If you haven’t been there lately because you’re still working from home , these are our essential foodie spots to check out:
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This Michelin bib gourmand awarded steakhouse flies the French flag high with dry-aged beef and house-produced charcuterie, rillettes, and terrines.
For a holistic experience of their culinary artistry, go for the Charcuterie Platter ($58) and their dry-aged Tenderloin ($42) or Beef Wellington ($44) served with spinach, foie gras and red wine jus. You’ll find creative rum cocktails at its bar too.