Come hungry for the ultimate carbo-loading at this cosy Italian restaurant in the heart of town. Hidden in the basement of Grand Hyatt, Pete's Place oozes rustic charm with its lovely checkered table cloths, wood-fired oven and bare brick walls. They serve great pastas and pizzas for dinner, but it's their pocket-friendly lunch buffet you should come for. Go for the buffet with mains, ($35, there's a soup and salad only option for $28) where you get unlimited helpings of their excellent thin crust pizzas and simple yet flavourful pastas, on top of soup and salad. The soup, pizza and pasta flavours rotate daily, so you'll get a refreshed spread each time you're back here. Help yourself to their freshly baked breads, breadsticks and cured meats before moving on to soups. The selection may not be as extensive as others, but rest assured you're getting quality over quantity at this feast. When the carbs prove too much to handle, try the cooked food like the tasty Chicken Balsamico and Braised Beef, and end the two-and-a-half hour buffet with a treat or two from the dessert table!
Avg Price: $40 per person
Photo by Burppler Hilary See

This Mexican grocer may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of tacos, but if you’re in the area, you should absolutely pop by! Priced at $10 for three pork or chicken tacos ($12 for bistec), these babies come fully loaded with rice, refried beans and lotsa pulled meat doused in lip-smacking sauce — so flavourful it’ll be like a Cinco de Mayo party in your mouth!

Popular London burger restaurant MEATliquor makes its international debut in Singapore at Duxton Hill, bringing over some serious gritty swag with their hipster maritime-themed decor and vibrant graffiti. Apart from their selection of gourmet burgers, also expect chicken wings and cocktails. If you're looking for a place to let loose with friends and have a sinfully greasy night out, MEATliquor certainly fits the bill. Go for their signature Dead Hippie burger ($22) which features two French mustard-fried beef patties topped with their signature "dead hippie" sauce, or the cheesy and spicy Dirty Chicken Burger ($16). Have the Sambal Fries ($10) on the side and wash that all down with an Oolong Floater ($22) — mango and oolong soda with Pampero rum.

OMB (short for Oh My Bacon!) prides itself on being all about bacon, and delightfully translates its passion and love for bacon through bacon-centric mains, desserts, drinks and even in-store merchandise. Go for the indulgent Bacon Bomb ($28) -- melted cheese, pork and beef wrapped with crispy bacon -- and the Bacon & Egg Cups ($12). For those with a sweet tooth, try the Jekyll & Hyde ($2.50 per piece, or $12 for 6 pieces), which are bacon strips dipped in dark and white chocolate!

Located at Satay by the Bay and owned by local artiste Felicia Chin, Wholly Crab is an affordable, casual seafood joint which sells and serves their seafood by the bucket. Customise your preferred fusion of Louisiana-style seafood with popular local flavours such as Kung Pow and Laksa, or go for an interesting twist like Marmite. There are two options — Love Bucket ($60) for 2-3 pax and Wholly Bucket ($120) for 5-6 pax. For add-ons, go for their signature Nori Tempura Soft Shell Crab ($12) for that added crunch!

Situated within the Park West Condominium at Clementi and helmed by Chef Patrick Heuberger (formerly from Le Bistrot Du Sommelier and Au Petit Salut), Casse-Croûte (pronounced "kras-krut") is a humble kitchen/café, which serves a selection of traditional and unique charcuterie as well as other French bistro fare. Go for their Duck Sausage with Foie Gras and Pistachio Nuts ($8.40 for 100g) and their Braised Lamb Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce ($16 for eight). For those who want a sweet finish, go for their Profiteroles with Vanilla Ice Cream ($12).

Roadhouse has a communal table just right for all of you to sit down to a fantastic burger. Don't leave without trying the Bacon Marinated burger, it's everything you'd want in a beautifully Josper-grilled wagyu burger. If you're dining with a bunch of big eaters, go for "The Terminator" challenge- finish a burger of 6 wagyu patties in 20 minutes and you'll get it for free!

Let's just say that Joe's has become the Burpple team's absolute favourite Thai restaurant. This humble little Thai kitchen opened by Joe and Jamie in 2006 boasts super flavorful Tom Yum soup that has just the right amount of spice and tang, and big portions of juicy, fragrant pandan chicken for extremely reasonable prices. Spot the Burpple sticker on their front door!

Located in the midst of the gorgeous botanic gardens, FFT's mission is to connect people with nature. It is the perfect setting for a meal with the family, or a large gathering of friends. With it's large tables and enclosed playground, this 300-seater is a no-brainer when it comes to big groups. Wanna know the best part? If it's cool and breezy outside, rent a picnic basket from FFT for the day, it comes complete with a picnic menu!

Showcasing traditional wood-fired oven pizza (no gas chambers, here) made with an inherited secret recipe of pizza dough from one of the oldest pizzarias back in Italy, you know they’re serious about its food. A classic pizza consisting of three ingredients: tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil, the margherita pizza ($19.90) uses fresh buffalo mozzarella flown in three times a week from the volcanic region of Campania—where the cheese in the best Neopolitan pizzas are from. One bite is all it takes to know we’ve found the pizzeria in town.

Dining at Rocku is a lot of fun, with its upbeat, grungy ambience that's perfect for barbequeing some meat and downing a few beers with your friends. Certainly catering to meat-lovers, the menu features premium cuts such as Wagyu beef brisket, Australian sirloin and short ribs. There are also live bands playing from Wed to Sat! Considering it's value at $29.90++, this buffet shouldn't be missed. Additional $3++ on Weekends, eve of PH & PH (100mins). Photo by Kelvin Lim.

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Opened by the man behind Immanuel French Kitchen, chef-owner Immanuel Tee's newest stall focuses on charcoal-grilled food in a casual kopitiam setting. By The Fire is situated in Alibabar the Hawker Bar along East Coast Road, and dishes out all-time favourites like Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs ($14.90) Grilled Hanger Steak ($19) and Grilled Chicken Leg ($12.90), as well as unconventional fare like Scotch Eggs ($6.90). Also worth a try is the Squid Ink Pasta ($12.90), delightfully umami with sea urchin cream, topped with bonito flakes and chopped scallions. With no GST or service charge, this stall is one to look out for!