101458 With outlets located all over Singapore, Food Republic is a popular choice for the power-lunching executive.
101459 Its distinctive dining concept differs between outlets, but all offer a variety of local hawker fare.
101460 Coupled with the old world, glamorous revamp that has gone into its décor, Food Republic has also begun to attract visitors looking for a well-valued meal in an inviting ambience.
101461 At its Suntec City outlet, designer wallpaper, antique book-ends and chandeliers help to set a calming vibe to a place that is usually teeming with people.
101462 As if that isn’t enticing enough, all members of staff are dressed in attire of Victorian influence, and are almost always engaged in some form of live action, which you can watch while queuing up for your food.
101463 No prizes for guessing why complaints are rarely heard about the long queues.
101465 Nasi padang dishes are prepared in a hot, dry style of cooking unique to Indonesian cuisine, and are rich in flavour and aroma.
101466 Singapore’s local nasi padang stalls however, have made a name for themselves by consciously blending healthier alternatives such as less salt added in dishes and bigger vegetable portions into their overall spread.
101467 Nasi padang dishes are typically shared like a mini buffet with friends or family, each member helping himself to his personal favourites and placing a scoop of everything on his plate of rice.
101468 The most popular nasi padang stall in Singapore is Hajjah Maimunah Nasi Padang in the Kampong Glam district, which provides a homely dining experience that’s perfect for big groups wanting to sample a wide range of dishes.
101469 But you don’t have to go the Kampong Glam or Geylang areas of Singapore to try this Malay-Indonesian fare; there are numerous nasi padang outlets dotting the city, even in places like the CBD, where lunchtime patrons flock to well-known outlets for their regular nasi padang fix.
101470 When you arrive at a nasi padang stall, you’ll be confronted with an array of dishes displayed in a glass-panelled counter.