Orchard Foodies

Cluck Yeah, Orchard — Chatterbox’s Chicken Rice🍗 The signature Chatterbox sign greets you at Hilton Singapore Orchard, glowing like a promise of comfort food ahead. Photo courtesy of Chatterbox. You haven’t really “done Orchard” until you’ve done Chatterbox at Hilton Singapore Orchard (Level 5, 333 Orchard Rd, #05-03). A legend since 1971, this bright, modern dining room still pulls in locals and curious travellers alike for its famous Mandarin Chicken Rice — served with glossy chicken, fragrant rice, and that magical trio of chilli, ginger, and dark soy that Singaporeans swear by. What to Order (First-Timer Playbook)🍽️ The iconic Chatterbox Mandarin Chicken Rice — where every grain and dip counts. Start classic with the Mandarin Chicken Rice — the dish that made Chatterbox famous and still reigns supreme today. Think tender, boneless chicken with that buttery-aromatic rice cooked in ginger, garlic, and pandan. The sauce trio? Non-negotiable perfection. (Psst… portions come...

Dip, Swirl, Repeat — Kagami’s Two-Broth Dance Inside Kagami’s moody, counter-focused room—perfect for date night. Photo courtesy of KAGAMI . Hidden behind a sleek black door in Orchard Plaza (150 Orchard Rd, #02-03, Singapore 238841) , Kagami is an intimate Japanese spot with a playful twist on omakase: a 16-course journey that glides between light, clean shabu-shabu and rich, soy-sweet sukiyaki . Expect counter theatrics (seven seats) and a petite private room—perfect for date night or a compact celebration. What You’ll Eat (and How it Flows) 🍽️ Sixteen little moments: wagyu for sukiyaki, plus clams and snow crab for the clean shabu side. Photo courtesy of KAGAMI . Kagami runs a single set menu that builds in small, steady waves. You’ll dip through hamaguri clams ...