About this spot
The Basement is one of the best spots in Chinatown. Singapore is a food-obsessed nation where $3 hawker meals compete with Michelin-starred restaurants — and sometimes win.
💡 Tips before you go
- Hawker centers are where the best food is — some have Michelin stars
- "Chope" a seat with a tissue packet before ordering at hawker centers
- Kopi (local coffee) comes sweet with condensed milk — "kopi-o kosong" for black no sugar
- Singapore food is a mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan — try them all
Common Questions
Where is The Basement?
It's in Chinatown, Singapore.
Do I need reservations?
Hawker centers: never (just "chope" with a tissue). Restaurants: book for dinner. Popular omakase: book weeks ahead.
About this page
Restaurant: The Basement (The Basement)
Cuisine: Restaurant
Location: Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore
Source: Curated from local review platforms