Singapore Zam Zam Restaurant

"The average lifespan of a restaurant in Singapore is under five years, so the fact that Zam Zam has survived for over a century should tell you just how good this place is. They serve Indian-Muslim food and some of our favorite dishes are the murtabak, a chopped chicken and cheese sandwich that’s been crisped up on a grill, and the nasi briyani, a rice dish served with mutton, chicken, or beef. Sit by a window while you eat - partly because there’s barely any air conditioning, but mostly so you can look out on Masjid Sultan, the most famous mosque in the country." - Anthony Eu

"The century-old Zam Zam is a true rarity in this city: the equivalent of a time-honored, greasy-spoon diner. It's where locals of all ages come for their fix of traditional Indian Muslim street food, like fluffy nasi biryani (spiced basmati rice) smothered with chicken, fish, or mutton curry; murtabak (Indian parathas filled with eggs, onions, and meat); and tasty mee goreng (fried noodles)." - Annette Tan