When in doubt, always go for cheese. Be it a grilled cheese sandwich, an all-American mac n’ cheese or the latest cheese tart craze, cheese is that magic ingredient that can propel almost any dish to drool-worthy status. Here are 10 of our favourite cheesy, appetite-whetting grub that will have you salivating through your screens. Guaranteed to make your stomach growl.
1. Mac n’ Cheese
This glorious, golden yellow mess is also known as Bedrock’s mac n’ cheese. This side dish is oozes four different types of cheese and boasts a crispy baked crust with a hint of truffle oil, elevating the classic American comfort food into a dish of pure decadence. We reckon it deserves to be a main on its own.
Bedrock Bar & Grill
96 Somerset Road, #01-05 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, 238163
Phone: 6238 0054
Hours: 12–3PM, 6PM–12AM
2. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A childhood favourite, a comfort snack, a quick midnight indulgence. You can never go wrong with a grilled cheese sandwich. Made with cheddar and Emmenthal cheese, this ridiculously gooey grub at Park Bench Deli is a must-try. Stretch the overflowing, golden goodness with every bite, this sandwich is made for cheat days.
Park Bench Deli
179 Telok Ayer St, 068627
Hours: 10:30AM–4PM, 5–9:30PM (closed on weekends)
Phone: 6815 4600
3. Cheese Raclette Set
Raclette, a semi-hard cheese originated from France and the Swiss Alps, takes melted cheese to a whole new level. This cheese is melted in a heated contraption till molten, and then flows out into mini pans in all it’s bubbling glory. In the world of food porn, this would be obscene at best. The raclette set here is served with potatoes, a cold cut platter, salad and bread.
Wine Connection Cheese Bar
11 Unity St, #01-05 Robertson Walk, Robertson Walk, 237995
Phone: 6238 1279
Hours: 11AM–1AM
4. Cheese Deng-galbi
This killer pork ribs and mozzarella cheese combi that originated from Korea has made its way to Singapore. Once the cheese is heated till molten, it is then dramatically twirled around the glazed ribs and savoured together.
Nanta BBQ
175 Thomson Road, #01-175, #01-177 Goldhill Centre, 307624
Hours: 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5:30–11PM
Phone: 6258 1391
5. Classic Provoleta
This creamy Argentinean dish is essentially melted Provolone cheese served in a skillet, glazed with Oregano honey and topped with almonds. Served with warm bread, this starter nails the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Defo a must-have if you are a lover of all things cheese.
BoCHINche
115 Amoy Street #01-02, 069935
Hours: 12–2PM, 6–10:30PM
Phone: 6235 4990
6. Chill Cheese Fries
A side of fries never hurt, especially when said fries is smothered in nacho cheese and minced beef. The over-the-top chilli cheese fries at Boufe is truly a cheesy, crunchy, artery-clogging mess on a plate.
Boufe Boutique Cafe
308 Tanglin Rd, 247974
Hours: 10AM–10PM (closed on Mondays)
Phone: 6734 7656
7. Cheese Gyoza
Gyoza-Ya made a bold claim of having the best gyoza in town, and this Cheese Gyoza is a speciality of theirs. The pan-fried Japanese dumplings here are generously glossed over with melted shredded cheese. This adventurous fusion is intensely rich, so it’s best shared among friends.
Gyoza-Ya
2 Orchard Turn #B4-56 ION Orchard, 238801
Phone: 6509 4647
Hours: 11AM-10PM
(other outlets: The Paragon and Robinsons Orchard)
8. Churro Cheese Tart
Cheese tarts are currently the new salted egg yolk anything, and we’ve already heard all about the one from BAKE. However, Nigiro Café raised the bar with their ingenious hybrid – churro cheese tarts. Each tart is filled with molten cheese and covered with a cinnamon churro top. One bite into the tart sends cheese spewing out from the cracks in the buttery pastry, lava style.
Nigiro Cafe
3 Temasek Boulevard # 03-315, Suntec City Mall, 310-316 Suntec City, 038983
Phone: 6238 1669
Hours: 11:30AM–9:30PM
9. Snow Cheese Chicken Bumbuk
This Korean restaurant is the latest one to jump on the fusion cheesy extravaganza. Here you get half a hotplate of bubbling mozzarella and the half, Korean deep fried boneless chicken and potato wedges lathered with mustard cream sauce.
Kimchi Korean Restaurant
3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-387, 387 Suntec City, 038987
Hours: 11AM–3PM, 5–10:30PM
Phone: 6337 7811
10. Cheesy Chicken Kiev
This is not your average western hawker food. The deep fried chicken breast here is filled with a generous amount of string cheese and ham that oozes a cheesy, stretchy center when cut open. Although deep fried, the chicken breast is tender and well seasoned. $9 for a cheese-stuffed chicken and a side dish of fries and veggies? You’ll only be stretching your cheese, never your dollar.
Happy Chef Western Food
#01-12,, Tai Hwa Eating House,, 466 Crawford Ln, 190466
Phone: 6398 0773
Hours: 10AM-11PM (closed on Tuesdays)
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