Singapore, according to locals

Recommendations cover Boon Tong Kee's Singapore outlets for chicken rice, with Balestier explicitly suggested by several commenters.

Candlenut draws praise for refined Peranakan cooking, with two commenters suggesting it as an introduction to the cuisine rather than the most adventurous choice.

Chatterbox draws recommendations for an elevated take on local dishes such as chicken rice, laksa and hokkien mee, often as an introduction for visitors or a place to bring overseas guests.

Colony at the Ritz-Carlton draws buffet recommendations, with individual diners praising the cooked food, seafood spread and variety.

Bistecca draws steak recommendations, with several diners naming it as a favourite.

People recommend Gardens by the Bay for its domes, its free outdoor gardens and the evening light show at the Supertrees.

People recommend the National Gallery for its art and its building, and residents get in free.

Visitors recommend the Singapore Botanic Gardens for greenery and walks, with repeated mentions of its UNESCO heritage status and free entry.

Bird Paradise attracts strong praise for walk-through aviaries and close-up encounters with birds, with several visitors preferring it to other Mandai parks.

Visitors frequently recommend Singapore Zoo, including enthusiasts who compare it favourably with zoos elsewhere.

Nylon draws strong support for its coffee, with drinkers praising its roasting and bean selection.

Tiong Hoe receives recommendations across its Singapore outlets, with the original shop specifically mentioned for its adjoining bean selection.

Alchemist is recommended across its Singapore outlets, with the Heeren branch specifically named for espresso-based drinks.

Apartment Coffee draws repeated praise for its coffee and consistency.

Community Coffee receives recommendations across its Singapore outlets, with Far East Plaza explicitly named by several commenters.

Old Airport Road Hawker Centre is one of the most frequently recommended centres in this collection, with diners praising the choice of stalls and variety of food.

Chinatown Complex attracts recommendations for its food variety, with a market below the eating area.

Maxwell Food Centre attracts recommendations for its variety and suitability for visitors, but its tourist reputation divides opinion.

Lau Pa Sat has substantial support as a central hawker stop, especially for the evening atmosphere around Satay Street, but it is also one of the more disputed centres here.

Tiong Bahru Market draws recommendations for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with diners praising its spacious, airy setting and the market beneath the food centre.

Most diners who weigh in recommend Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse for steak, and several call it their favourite.

More people recommend iSteaks than not, mostly as good value for a casual, mid-priced steak meal; commenters do not always say which outlet they mean, and most who name one mean Serangoon Gardens.

Most people who discuss CUT recommend it, a couple of them as a splurge or special-occasion pick.

Most diners recommend Yappari Steak, which is recommended across its Singapore outlets, and the outlet named most often is VivoCity.

Many commenters recommend Wolfgang's Steakhouse, and a few compare its style to Peter Luger's.