Ding Dong

ABOUT

Located at Singapore’s trendy Amoy Street, Ding Dong brings a contemporary twist to Southeast Asian cuisine, and it all starts with the space. You think you know what to expect with Southeast Asian food, and as you approach Ding Dong’s heritage shophouse address in an old Singapore neighbourhood, ...More

Located at Singapore’s trendy Amoy Street, Ding Dong brings a contemporary twist to Southeast Asian cuisine, and it all starts with the space. You think you know what to expect with Southeast Asian food, and as you approach Ding Dong’s heritage shophouse address in an old Singapore neighbourhood, nothing seems out of the ordinary. Then you walk in and are greeted by a heady pastiche of vintage posters from all around the region, set against bold geometric prints, pop-art colours, and an upbeat soundtrack. It’s Andy Warhol meets a busy Bangkok street, a vibe that pretty much announces Ding Dong’s intentions: take a little bit of nostalgia and heritage and give it a magical Willy Wonka makeover.

The food here takes Southeast Asian flavours, textures, and ingredients out of their rustic home-cooked origins and puts them on an elegant, upmarket plate. Some of the results seem downright unlikely – Stuffed you tiao with otah mousse & kafir lime mayonnaise, or a cut of Iberico pork collar char siew treatment and served with an unusual caramelized pineapple with pork crackling, but they make for a deeply satisfying marriage of flavours and textures. More familiar take on regional food include the Chendol mai, attap seeds with gula melaka ice-cream. Come re-discover the Southeast Asian flavours you know so well in a brand new shape and form, and grab a cocktail from the superb bar while you're at it. (Aug 2019)

THE BUZZ

“...comforting, with occasional inventive delights and packing the big flavors that make Ding Dong a more-than-one-visit kind of place.” -SG Now

DISHES WE LOVE

Blue Swimmer Chilli Crab With Tomato Relish Inside Kuih Pie Tee, Vietnamese Scotch Eggs, Rendang Beef Cheek With Lotus Bun, Red Snapper With Green Curry. Durian Alaska With Pandan Meringue

NOT SO LONELY PLANET

Ding Dong is psyched to present the very first Not So Lonely Planet lunch menu that would include inspired dishes from Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. Head chef Miller Mai explains, "“The food at Ding Dong has always been about stirring the Mod-Asian trend pot, bringing in fusion flavours that bri ...More

Ding Dong is psyched to present the very first Not So Lonely Planet lunch menu that would include inspired dishes from Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Head chef Miller Mai explains, "“The food at Ding Dong has always been about stirring the Mod-Asian trend pot, bringing in fusion flavours that bridge culinary cultures between the East and the West. Through the progressive and contemporary cooking skills applied onto traditional Asian recipes, we are able to showcase the versatility of Asian cuisine, experimenting with familiar flavours and aromas, and at the same time introducing new textures and new ways of presenting a dish".

Extending his culinary creativity even further, chef Miller goes across borders and takes us to different parts of Southeast Asia.

When: July 2019 onwards (running program), weekday lunch only
Price: $26++ for for a choice of Bao-Burger and a side per guest / additional $10++ per glass choice of Suntory Beer, Prosecco, White Wine, Red Wine or Rose