Belimbing: Modern Singaporean Dining Above Coconut Club
The Coconut Club made waves for proving that Singaporeans will pay top dollar for nasi lemak done right. Now, they’re back with a bold new sister concept: Belimbing – perched right above the original outlet on Beach Road.
Helmed by chef Marcus Leow (formerly of Naked Finn and Magic Square), Belimbing is not your typical Peranakan or hawker-inspired restaurant. Instead, it champions ‘new-gen’ Singaporean cuisine – dishes that push tradition forward without losing soul.
And yes, the name might sound familiar. You’re probably thinking of Belimbing Superstar, a short-lived economical rice concept that fizzled out in 2020. But this new Belimbing is an entirely different creature – sleeker, more refined, and here to make a serious statement.
A Fresh Take on Local Flavours
Chef Leow believes Singaporean cuisine has long been boxed into just hawker fare. His aim? To offer a “fuller picture” of what it could be – still comforting, still familiar, but elevated and exciting. Aptly, the restaurant is named after the belimbing fruit – a tart, underused local ingredient symbolising the untapped potential of our culinary identity.
The Menu
Lunch offers a two-course menu at $58, while dinner features a four-course experience for $88. There’s also a limited à la carte selection if you’re just here for drinks and dessert.
Highlights include:
- Aged Kanpachi with pickled pink guava and cold curry made with The Coconut Club’s signature cold-pressed coconut milk
- A reimagined rojak with grilled firefly squid
- Clam custard that’s like chawanmushi with a twist – asam pedas meets dashi
- A wok-fried nasi ulam bursting with layers of dashi, sambal belachan, laksa leaves and more
- The grilled short rib, glazed with buah keluak, served with satay and that iconic coconut rice
Sweet Finish & Smart Sips
Desserts like corn salat and pumpkin bingka ($14 each) nod to classic kueh with finesse. To wash it all down, choose from three signature cocktails by Side Door’s award-winning mixologist Bannie Kang:
- Pandan Colada
- Tomato
- Sambal Marg
As always with Bannie, expect clarity, restraint, and bold flavours in perfect balance.
Final Thoughts
Belimbing isn’t trying to rewrite Singaporean cuisine – it’s reimagining it with respect, ambition, and a touch of nostalgia. If you’re looking to see where local flavours are headed next, this is the place.
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