When one thinks of National Gallery Singapore, what first comes to mind is likely the world’s largest collection of Southeast Asian art. There might also be the thought of the historic buildings that make up the museum — the nation’s former city hall and supreme court were combined with modern architecture to create the exhibit space. One might also think of the expansive programming curators and other organizers at National Gallery Singapore put on, drawing members of the community and foreign visitors to enjoy world-class art exhibits and special forums and workshops.
One might be excused if food isn’t the first thing that pops into mind when thinking about National Gallery Singapore — though maybe it should be.
Recently, art museums all around the world have become places to host fine dining — or at least options that go beyond boxed pre-made sandwiches in snack bars. In fact, one of the several eateries inside National Gallery Singapore even has two Michelin stars, which are the top accolades restaurants can receive. Now, people can visit the museum to enjoy both visual art and the art of fine dining.
A London-based travel writer went to National Gallery Singapore for the express purpose of trying out the dining options within the museum, but she ended up skipping the Michelin-starred restaurant. That particular restaurant was a four-course minimum, no menu affair, and the food itself was French. The writer wanted something that was a little more typical to Singapore, and that’s how she came to be acquainted with National Kitchen by Violet Oon. Oon herself has been a jill of all trades, enjoying careers as a singer in the opera, a host on television, and an expert on food. It was her children who convinced her to open her first restaurant, and now she has three. The food at the restaurant housed inside of National Gallery Singapore was, according to the writer, revelatory. From modern takes on classic Singaporean cuisine to fun and substantive iterations on colonial and regional fare, this restaurant offers excellent food for those visitors who might not have time for a four-course meal and also want to get a taste of typical food in Singapore while checking out Southeast Asian art.
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To read more about fine dining options at National Gallery Singapore, go to https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/national-gallery-singapore-best-restaurants-cafes-museums-galleries/.