Set in verdant Botanic Gardens, Halia's perfect for relaxing dates amidst lush greenery. Their Charred Fremantle Octopus ($26) is sublime — juicy and doused in delicious Wagyu Chorizo oil and ginger flower hot sauce, or go for their stalwart Singapore-Style Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($26). Be warned though, it packs quite a punch with its sweet, tangy and spicy combo.
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*Halal-certified
Set in the midst of lush greenery, this romantic hideaway is perfect for date night. Go for their Singapore-Style Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($26) that is sweet, spicy and tangy all at once with chunks of fresh crab meat. Another crowd favourite is the Paper Baked Halibut ($33) soaked in a soy and ginger broth and is served with sesame Japanese rice, wakame, wasabi aioli and ginger. Alternatively, have the hearty Ikana Fresh Greenshell Mussel ($25) with creamy sambal coconut broth that is great for dipping your sourdough bread into.
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*Halal-certified
Set in verdant Botanic Gardens, Halia's perfect for relaxing dates amidst lush greenery. Their Charred Fremantle Octopus ($26) is sublime — juicy and doused in delicious Wagyu Chorizo oil and ginger flower hot sauce, or go for their stalwart Singapore-Style Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($26). Be warned though, it packs quite a punch with its sweet, tangy and spicy combo.
Photo by Burppler Cecil Dulam (no change to photo)
*Halal-certified
This Singapore Botanic Gardens stalwart suited for special occasions has recently been Halal certified! Dine on smart Asian-inspired European plates in the chic resort setting — the light-filled room is perfect for celebratory brunches (sit alfresco if it's cool enough) but come dinner time, the ambience turns romantic and screams "date night". Halia's Singapore-Style Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($26) is a long-time favourite, thanks the balance of sweet, spicy and tangy; while the Paperbag Oven-Baked Halibut Fillet ($33) sees perfectly cooked fish slicked in a umami-packed soy and ginger broth, served with rice. For something lighter, consider the Lemongrass & Ginger Prawn Salad ($16). The base of glass noodles makes it substiantial enough for a light meal, while the ginger flower dressing keeps it fresh. Drinks-wise, Halia boasts a menu of comprehensive infusions, many with purported health benefits. Sip on their Cumin, Ginger, Cinnamon 'CGC' ($7) at the end of the meal — the honey-sweetened spice house brew is a natural digestif and also regulates blood sugar.
Avg Price: $50 per person
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*Halal-certified
Head to the Singapore Botanic Gardens for your next girly brunch date. Situated next to The Ginger Garden, The Halia, which means ‘ginger’ in Malay, has both alfresco and indoor seating, with lush greenery surrounding the compound. Order the refreshing Iced Halia Infusion ($10), a house specialty made with sun-dried ginger and wild mountain honey, to sip on as you catch up on all the latest gossip. The weekend brunch menu includes upmarket Western grub like Truffle Scrambled Eggs ($20), as well as other Halia signatures. That includes the tangy Lemongrass & Ginger Tiger Prawn Salad ($19), a zesty dish with fresh mango and tomato salsa, glass noodles and a ginger flower dressing. Don’t be fooled by its appearance — the glass noodles are substantial and can be a filling meal for one! For something heartier, opt for the Paperbag Oven-baked Halibut Fillet ($40) — soaked in a mirin-sake ginger broth, the fish is served with sesame Japanese rice, wakame and the addictive truffle mayonnaise. Be sure to drench your rice in the flavourful, earthy broth! Alternatively, you won't go wrong with the crowd favourite — Halia’s Singapore-style Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($26). Finish off the meal with the exquisite The Ginger Garden ($12), ginger flower sherbet paired with vanilla-infused banana, ginger crumble and edible flowers, before taking a stroll around Botanic Gardens to walk off the meal.
Ambience: Classy and modern
Price: Avg $100 per couple
