Eating out in Orchard Road is a completely different experience than eating out in Singapore's Chinatown. Chinatown has an 'old world' atmosphere with a Chinese character, while Orchard Road is 'new world' with a Western character. Chinese dishes (Singapore-style) are the main fare in Chinatown, while Orchard Road offers regional diversity. Eating here includes the food courts, street kiosks, fast food chains, cafes and restaurants.
The diversity in Orchard Road includes Western, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Middle Eastern. For Malay and Indian foods, they are mostly found in the food courts. The cafes and restaurants are not for the budget conscious and usually patronised by expats and tourists with fat wallets. Besides fast foods, the food courts are popular with the locals, offering cheaper meals and greater variety under one roof. As for me, I go to where the locals eat.
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| Outdoor food court in Orchard Road |
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| Starbucks Coffee is also here |
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| Singapore's own snack chain Old Chang Kee |
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| The Coffee Club |
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| Cafe besides the Peranakan Shopping Mall |
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