Whether you’re catching up with a friend or hanging out just by yourself, you’ll never go wrong with a restaurant with good food! Dempsey is one of the best places in Singapore if you ever want to treat yourself to a nice meal.
However, the problem with having so many great dining places to choose from is that we tend to default to what’s more popular on Google Reviews, or which one has a long queue of customers because it could mean amazing food.
If you ever find yourself having a hard time picking a Dempsey restaurant, remember the tips we’re about to share!
- First things first, check out their menu
When scouting for Dempsey restaurants, one of the first things you should do is to check out their menu, online or on-site.
If you’re in the mood for Chinese food, look for a restaurant that specializes in Chinese cuisine and then check if they’re offering something that could satisfy your taste buds. Hairy crabs are in season right now, so you might want to try them while they’re still around!
Go to a multi-food restaurant that serves a wide range of cuisine if you’re dining with family or friends. After all, it’s rare for a group of friends to agree on a specific type of cuisine.
Some people like their meat, seafood, and greens locally and ethically sourced, so don’t be shy to ask the restaurant how they source their ingredients.
- See how long the waiting time is
More often than not, if a restaurant in Dempsey has long lines throughout the day, it won’t likely disappoint you and your friends. We’re speaking from experience!
If you have the time to queue, then we strongly suggest going the extra mile for these restaurants. People wouldn’t waste their time lining up for a restaurant if they know it’s not worth their time and money, right?
During after-work hours or on weekends, restaurants all over Singapore may notice a significant increase in diners, so long lines are expected.
In cases like this, it’d be better to make a reservation so you don’t have to wait too long. The problem is, not all restaurants accept reservations, especially those that don’t seem to run out of customers throughout their operating hours.
Observe the restaurant’s and its servers’ hygiene
There’s nothing more terrible than a restaurant that doesn’t take hygiene and sanitation seriously. If you ask us, great food and amazing prices are cancelled out by filthy tables and floors and smelly restrooms.
Unhygienic restaurants may put diners at risk for health issues such as food poisoning and diarrhea.
To know if a restaurant observes proper sanitation, take a look at how tables are being cleaned. Used dishes should be removed and the table should be wiped with a cleaning spray.
Waiters are responsible for handling your food, so it’s important that they observe proper hygiene as well. Look to see if the waiters and food runners have dirt under their fingernails, have loose hair strands, or are visibly sick.
Check their prices
When it comes to restaurants, prices matter just as much as the quality of food and service.
When dining out with a large group of people, pick a restaurant that can give value to your money. We don’t mean choosing the cheapest restaurant in Dempsey, but rather a dining place that can get you a good deal for your money and can satisfy you with what you get.
For example, why would you pay $15 for a bowl of laksa that tastes average when you can get a better-tasting bowl at the closest hawker centre for less than $4?
