Kafe Utu

9 unique cafés in Singapore that will make you feel like you're overseas - SilverKris

"An intimate Jiak Chuan Road eatery offering African and African-inspired dishes in a cosy space decorated with continental memorabilia and vibrant artwork. Standouts include Matoke, a Ugandan plantain stew served with fragrant jasmine rice; Swahili Fish Curry made with red snapper, tamarind and a house curry paste; and Malindi Halwa, a Swahili mochi made with dragon fruit juice, nuts, spices and coconut yogurt. Drinks feature coffee brewed from Ugandan beans and inventive cocktails such as the Bosi G&T (Kenyan Procera gin with pink peppercorn and sage), and the upstairs nook—adorned with Janet Taylor Pickett’s paintings—is recommended for its atmosphere." - Rachel Eva Lim