Award-winning chef David Thompson’s Long Chim recreates Bangkok’s vibrant streets and markets in its swanky Marina Bay Sands digs, making it the perfect stop for some pre or post-show food and cocktails. With its buzzy vibes, this is probably not the best place for a quiet, romantic date, but it would definitely fit the bill if you’re looking to share some tasty nosh while on a laid-back one-on-one with someone special, or a fun night out with girlfriends. Besides its stellar service, what sets this place apart is its take on Thai street food — the interpretations here manage to add a chic, modern twist to the food while maintaining the authenticity of flavours. Long Chim is great at both their cocktails and bar bites, so get your appetites going with creative tipples like the tropical gin-based 555 ($18) while nibbling on moreish starters like Cured Pork Fritters ($18), before moving on to the mains. You will not go wrong with classics like Green Curry of Chicken ($24) and Pad Thai ($30), but more adventurous palates will likely appreciate lesser-known dishes like Sour Orange Curry in Snakehead Fish ($29) and Dtom Yam Super ($25) — a tangy broth with chicken wings and feet, livened with aromatics. To finish, the Durian Ice Cream ($15) packs a punch of unadulterated durian flavour into a scoop, but you may want to skip this if you’re planning on getting cosy after.

Ambience: Sexy and playful
Price: Avg $100 per couple, without drinks