With Singapore being a concrete jungle, there are not many places where you can find caves – and much less, a cave-inspired restaurant. So, when I first heard about the Cavern Restaurant located by the entrance of Rainforest Wild Adventure West, I was intrigued.
In fact, I was recently planning to visit it when I found out that the restaurant is marking its first year of operations with a new menu. And after checking it out, I’m even more convinced that now is the perfect time to plan a dinner at Cavern Restaurant. Perhaps you should too!
New menu
When you visit Cavern Restaurant, you can expect a menu led by casual contemporary Western cuisine, mixed with Asian influences. The restaurant’s signature is hearth-grilled meat prepared over an open flame, so if you particularly love meat, you will probably enjoy yourself here.
Main highlights of the menu include the Jerk-Spiced Lamb Chop Pane (S$40) and the Cavern Spiced Chicken (S$32). The first is an iconic dish served with Jerusalem artichoke puree, potato cheese croquettes, and spiced pineapple, while the second is a whole spring chicken rubbed and marinated in house-blend spice, burnt lemon, and curry leaves. The chicken is then roasted until its skin reaches a perfect crisp.
For those looking for small bites or who want to start their meal with appetisers, the restaurant recommends its Fried Fish Tacos (S$18) and Salt & Pepper Squid (S$18). One promises spicy, tangy flavours with fried fish, mango strawberry salsa, and lime mayo. The other – addictive bites of deep-fried squid seasoned with salt, pepper, and curry leaf.
As always, a meal doesn’t feel complete without desserts. And at Cavern Restaurant, you can also look forward to sweet treats like What a Banana! (S$16) and Citrus Bomb (S$8). Whether you prefer a more indulgent banana chutney or a lighter lemon granita, these options will leave you delighted.
New space
Like many of us, the Cavern Restaurant also believes in the phrase, “new year, new me”. Beyond a new menu, the restaurant also now has a new after-dark arrival experience through what it calls the Oculus. This dramatic entrance is accessible after 6.30pm each day, adding even more to the already immersive dining experience.
Beyond the entrance, you will step into a space inspired by the Mulu Caves of Sarawak, filled with crystalline lights that mimic natural cave droplets.
The next time you’re visiting Mandai Wildlife Reserve, or just feel like having a unique dining experience, consider dining at the Cavern Restaurant. It is open to all diners, including visitors who did not purchase any park tickets to the surrounding parks. For reservations, click here.
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📍 Rainforest Wild Adventure West, #02-32, 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825
🕚 11am–3pm & 5pm–9pm (Mon to Fri), 11am–4.30pm & 5pm–9pm (Sat & Sun)
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