Restaurant
Belimbing
269A Beach Rd, Level 2, Singapore 199546
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269A Beach Rd, Level 2, Singapore 199546
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Tucked on the second floor above Beach Road, Belimbing serves sharp New-Gen Singaporean tasting menus without the fine-dining stiff collar. T-shirts and shorts fit right into the easygoing room—a low-pressure setup where chef Marcus Leow swaps imported luxury tropes for genuine regional punch. Diners consistently point to the steamed clam custard spiked with assam pedas, squid-packed claypot rice with crunchy charred edges, and crisp marble goby in cashew curry. Round out the courses with the warm corn custard alongside a chilled starfruit cooler.
- New-Gen Singaporean: Heritage Peranakan and local profiles reimagined with modern craft, seen in dishes like salted kaya tarts and marble goby in cashew curry.
- Approachable Fine Dining: A relaxed, come-as-you-are second-floor shophouse space delivering multi-course tasting menus without pomp or steep luxury markups.
- Signature Additions: Menu favorites include the assam pedas clam custard, squid claypot rice, and the warm corn salat supplement.
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Why Belimbing Is Singapore’s Quiet Dining Standout
Six reasons Singapore’s discerning diners seek out Chef Marcus Leow’s elevated table—reserve your seat before reservations tighten.
Fiercely Confident New-Gen Singaporean Cooking
Chef Marcus Leow handles Peranakan and local culinary profiles with confidence, elevating regional staples through precise culinary craft rather than diluted fusion gimmicks.
This isn’t watered down “fusion” food, or a concept trying to be clever for the sake of it. The flavours shine through clearly.
J C Distinctive Botanical Starfruit Accents
The kitchen creatively weaves its namesake fruit into unexpected savory and beverage dimensions, introducing refreshing acid balance throughout the dining experience.
What makes this restaurant truly special is how creatively they use starfruit across the menu.
Michelle Tran Exceptional Tasting Menu Value
Multi-course dinner menus deliver intricate culinary execution at an approachable rate, prioritizing technique over rare imported luxury markups.
At this price point, you won’t find rare luxury ingredients, but the cooking more than holds its own against far more expensive restaurants.
Vera Chu Approachable Midday Set Formats
Accessible multi-course midday sets make refined local gastronomy an easy decision for business meetings or casual daytime dining.
the set lunch provides an excellent opportunity to savor their unique creations without breaking the bank
🇸🇬 Singapore Expat 🌍🛫 Travel Creator High-Caliber Execution Without the Pretense
Belimbing strips away stuffy dress codes and ceremonial service rituals, delivering high-level dining in a come-as-you-are shophouse space.
Michelin level food, without the pretense you can get at some Michelin places.
Clayton Chmiel Low-Pressure, Quietly Welcoming Atmosphere
A calm, understated room on the second floor lets guests slow down and savor complex dishes in an unhurried, intimate dining room.
It’s the kind of setting that makes a lunch feel special without being overly formal.
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Most popular items
Guest favorites from Belimbing's progressive Singaporean tasting menus.
Claypot Rice
The absolute highlight and most memorable dish for me was the claypot rice—it was packed full of rich, savory flavors.
Sheue Lin Ng Clam Custard
The egg was velvety smooth, and the clams were a great textural contrast. The addition of assam pedas was sensational
S Tan Corn Salat
Oh and pls add on the corn salat, it slaps.
ZJJ Marble Goby
Crispy Scale Marble Goby in candlenut-cashew curry with laksa verde was outstanding
Victoria Ho
Other favorites
Thoughtful beverage pairings, palate refreshers, and desserts that complete the tasting experience
Sunchoke Bingka
Dessert was the Sunchoke Bingka — a modern take on kueh that was both comforting and complex.
Victoria Ho Drinks Pairing
Reasonable priced for the 5 courses and since you made it there already, just go for the 5 glasses drinks pairing.
Zach Lee Swee Liang Belimbing
I would also recommend all their signature (non-alcoholic) drinks - the Bandung, the Belimbing, and the Mango.
S Tan Yakult Palate Cleanser
The Yakult palate cleanser with osmanthus, soursop, and stone fruit was playful yet refreshing.
Victoria Ho
Beyond the menu
From nostalgic palate cleansers to tailored dietary hospitality, thoughtful details complete the experience—reserve your table to enjoy them firsthand.
Flexible Celebration Care
For reunion dinners and birthday celebrations, the team accommodates bespoke dietary restrictions and dynamic party adjustments to keep gatherings seamless.
Nostalgic Yakult Palate Cleanser
Diners are treated to a refreshing, nostalgic Yakult palate cleanser infused with osmanthus, soursop, and stone fruit before transitioning to richer savory courses.
Warm Corn Tea Companion
The signature corn salat supplement is thoughtfully paired with a cup of warm corn tea sweetened with Japanese black sugar.
Botanical Zero-Proof Pairings
Diners opting out of alcohol enjoy complex, culinary-driven house beverages like the signature Belimbing cooler (starfruit, green apple, galangal) and savoury spiced Mango.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code and atmosphere like?
Located on Level 2 above The Coconut Club, Belimbing keeps a relaxed, 'come as you are' atmosphere where guests comfortably dine in anything from casual shirts and shorts to dressed-up attire.
How does the tasting menu work, and are reservations needed?
The restaurant operates structured set menus—ranging from 2-course and 3-course formats at lunch to multi-course dinner sets—with optional add-ons and supplements like the Corn Salat. Advance reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating.
What style of food is served, and can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
The kitchen creatively reinterprets Peranakan and local Singaporean flavours with modern techniques, spotlighting ingredients like starfruit, claypot rice with squid, and a savoury clam custard. Vegetarian dining is not specifically established, but the team can accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice.
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