The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Singapore

Absolutely excellent food as always, with the kitchen maintaining its prestigious high standards, now enhanced by a lovely renovation featuring new leather furnishings and updated lighting. I visited Shangri-La Singapore during Christmas week, the first hotel of the renowned Asian hotel chain, which opened in 1971 and pioneered the tall, gold-decorated lobby now synonymous with Shangri-La hotels. The atmosphere was buzzing, with a gigantic real Christmas tree, complemented by genuinely warm service. The staff were courteous, efficient, and unfailingly polite at all times. Since my last visit a year ago, the lobby has been refreshed with new furniture, lavish leather sofas and lantern-style chandeliers. The space now feels brighter and more inviting, giving it a fresh new feel. The menu remains very reasonably priced. The food was well done and every dish was generously portioned. I caught myself saying “Wow!” more than once, especially with the chicken curry and the chocolate cake decorated with gold flakes. Up first was the carrot cake, lighter in colour, refined, tasty, and generously sized. The chicken curry was simple yet full of flavour, with a right balance of coconut milk and spice. The asam pedas was aromatic and hearty, with a tamarind sourness that paired beautifully with hot rice. To drink I had a soothing chin chow, served with petite sago pearls, and suited to contrast the mildly spicy curry and asam pedas. Desserts were excellent overall, with the chocolate truffle standing out for its rich, dense chocolate intensity. The mango-lemon tart, also finished with gold flakes, was equally brilliant. I seriously could not put my spoon down. Shangri-La’s F&B standards remain consistently high and offer excellent value for money. Tranquil and timelessly elegant, it’s a wonderful place to slow down and spend quality time with loved ones.

Dropped by the restaurant for a quick lunch on a Saturday, and it provided a quiet oasis in the midst of a busy weekend. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the food was really good. I had the hainanese beef noodles and it was exquisite. The broth was flavourful, the beef tender, and the noodles were nice and springy. The beefballs were delicious too! It was a most delightful lunch.

A perfect spot for a relaxed yet professional business meeting. The lounge is spacious, elegant, and offers one of the most comfortable seating areas in the city. The kopi tarik is excellent — rich and authentic — and the calm atmosphere makes it easy to talk without noise or distraction. Service is attentive, and the overall setting strikes the right balance between casual and classy. Highly recommended for both meetings and leisurely catch-ups.

Dropped by The Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La for lunch, and honestly, I found the food not worth the price. Starting with the ngoh hiong, which is said to be from Beng Hiang, it was nowhere near as good as what you get at the actual restaurant. It tasted like a frozen version that was just reheated. The Hainanese beef noodles were alright — the beef slices were tender and not too chewy, but the overall flavour was nothing remarkable. The Hainanese chicken rice was below average. The rice lacked the fragrance, richness, and slight oiliness that make a good chicken rice stand out. The chicken itself was decent, and the sauces were acceptable, but the overall dish just fell flat. The chicken and pork satay were also ordinary, with the meat being a little tough. Overall, the food tasted like something you’d get at a regular hawker centre, but with hotel prices attached. Considering the cost, I’d say it’s not worth it.

Very poor service. The service bell was useless, as our requests were ignored several times. Staff tried to clear our plates even though we hadn’t finished, and when we asked questions while paying the bill, the cashier was clearly unhappy. Food was average at best — kids’ wanton noodles had a very strong alkaline taste, and the kopi C required me to repeat my order multiple times. Overall, a very disappointing dining experience.

🟧 The Lobby Lounge 🟦 Shangri-La hotel 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350 🩶 Ambience and Decor = The Lobby Lounge at the 54-year-old Shangri-La hotel features an elegant & opulent atmosphere. 🤎 The interior decor is refined and luxurious, reflecting the hotel's high standards. 🟠 Food - We ordered: ● Chai Tau Kuay ( Fried Radish Cake) SGD18 ● Ngoh Hiang 五香（ SGD20 a plate) ● Teh Tarik ( SGD7 per mug) 🟡 The two local dishes were prepared to perfection and showcased the authentic flavours of Singaporean cuisine. ▪︎The teh tarik was a great accompaniment to our meal, expertly brewed to bring out the rich flavors of the tea. 🟩 Service-wise, it was exceptional. 🟩 The service was awesome, and the three lounge wait staff who attended to us were attentive, affable, and efficient. ✳️ The 3 staff, Fayzullo ( from Uzbekistan), Sophie ( South Korea) and Krystal Lin ( from Taiwan) were all able to build rapport with us, and were professional, kind and courteous. 💛 Overall Experience = With its elegant ambience, delicious local Singapore food, and excellent service, The Lobby Lounge is truly a great spot for a pleasant evening or a relaxing meal. 💙 Based on my experience, I would highly recommend The Lobby Lounge to others looking for a quality dining experience. 🩷 I really love the ambience and local cuisine here and would like to return soon to try other dishes:) Thank You to the staff for their omotenashi hospitality earlier. ❇️Dated 21 April 2025 / Monday evening.

The food was delicious especially the chendol 😍 Special thanks to Karen for her excellent services🙌🏻 and great food recommendations . Definitely will recommend and will come back to this place.

Service is extremely slow. Came with 7 pax, missing out food items and inconsistent service despite the restaurant being half empty. It took almost 1 hour for food and 20 mins for payments. Such a disappointment for the Shang chain.

I have mixed feelings for this place- I happened to walk into the bar with a bunch of expats (total strangers) and sat in different tables. The servers were quick to serve em but not my table and told me that its a self-service bar. Meaning i had to go pick up the menu myself and go to the bar to order. Being a bar located on the 24th level of prestigious Shangri-la hotel, i would expect at least to have some service? Not being fussy or demanding but i wasn't expecting this from such a fancy hotel. Anyways, service aside, this bar has some view since its full glass windows (can't hold a candle to level33 though). And the ambience is romantic if there isn't any drunk, rowdy and loud customers who ruin the atmosphere for you. Drinks are on the expensive side since this is a hotel (yeah you pay a premium for the same drinks you pay lesser at a non-hotel bar yet get no service) and they serve amazing finger food. Would totally recommend their chicken wings. Would i return? Erm, i will but maybe not too soon.

Leave your chillout pills right where they are as you will not need them here. Blu has to be one of the coolest bars anywhere in the known universe and in terms of the 'WowWowWow' factor it easily matches Manzaru in the Maldives and the Blue Marlin @ Cala Jondal in Ibiza. Picture this .... a 24th floor outdoor patio jutting out in to the Singapore night sky and overlooking all of the city right down to Marina Bay. From here you can sit and enjoy your custom cocktail and watch the laser lites from the bay bouncing across the sky all around you . Should you feel a bit peckish try a petit amuse from the bar menu. I can vouch for the carpaccio, it is razor thin and melts in your mouth. In the main cocktail bar you will be looked after by elegantly clad barista's who glide around as if on well oiled castors. Most guests choose to head straight for a table alongside the floor to ceiling glass wall as the view is stunning, but I prefer to sit up at the bar and watch as the cocktail artisans bring your chosen drink to life. Props to them, they are seriously skilled at what they do. Get their LIIT and hold on tight as it will blow ur sox off. If your date is not turned on by an evening here then their batteries must be flat!! *Batteries not included

I love Blu and have many fond memories of the place. It is unfortunate the restaurant has closed but at least the bar remains. Perched on the top level of Shangri-La, it offers an awesome view of the city especially when the sun is setting. At night the twinkling lights in the distance sets a romantic tone for the evening. A great place for a drink or more. Definitely a date place.

Talk about a swanky bar with a view and the alcohol-feeding grounds for the well-heeled (and the occasional precocious teenybopper)! Push '24' for the BLU Bar and be greeted with a warm smile and a menu and a serving tray of delicious nuts and things, and don't forget to look out the window for the utterly dreamy night sky! The selection of martinis and cocktails are ah-mazing, and they don't hesitate to take a little suggestion from you to make your cocktail just-right for you. An extraordinary bar experience, for not much more than what you spend at Brotzeit - a worthy upgrade if you're willing to take the Orange Grove Road less traveled.

So, my friend suggested coming here for a little "splurge", so here I am with my review. The décor here was very pleasant and the service was great. We started off with the complimentary bread, which was a very good start to our meal. The bread here was served warm, which is indeed a very nice touch. I really enjoyed the bread here. Next, we dived into the main dish, and I had the pan seared scallops with Asian gazpacho and dry corn. The scallops were perfectly seared, with a slightly charred exterior and a juicy and succulent interior. The other ingredients also really complemented the flavor of the scallops. This dish is highly recommended. My friend had the slow cooked salmon fillet, and he remarked that this is one of the best salmon fillets he has ever had. Tender and succulent, he said that the salmon was pink in the centre, which really added to the oomph of the fillet. Overall, we were very impressed with this restaurant and felt that this is definitely a worthwhile splurge.

One of my favorite bars in the world. Why? Views, service, views, drinks, views, cigars. Still has panoramic views of downtown (altho not ass good as they used to be) where u can relax and enjoy the heat, a drink and a cigar. good drink selection and great cigar selection. U can have all this on the balcony at the back on the 18th? floor balcony. Its a super cool space where u can really chill out enjoy good company. For Singapore it also has a v low hooker count. A great destination after a long day.