#10 Best Hidden Gem
SALAI Singapore Reviews
Last updated August 12, 2026 · By BestThingReview
About SALAI Singapore
SALAI Singapore at 5 Dunlop Street in Little India holds 653 Google reviews at 4.7 stars, making it the most unexpected entry on this list by location. SALAI operates a smoke-forward grill concept that treats beef as one component of a broader wood-fire menu, and the result is a distinctly different kind of steakhouse experience. The Dunlop Street shophouse setting is intimate, and the restaurant's approach to fire and smoke gives the cuts a flavour profile that gas-grill and teppan-based steakhouses cannot replicate. SALAI's positioning outside the usual Tanjong Pagar to Orchard steakhouse corridor means it attracts diners who have sought it out specifically, which tends to produce a more engaged crowd and a more focused kitchen. For diners willing to venture to Little India and open to a contemporary grill interpretation rather than a traditional steakhouse format, SALAI delivers one of Singapore's more distinctive beef dining experiences.
Highlights
- #10 Best Hidden Gem
- 4.7 / 5.0 Google Rating
- 653 Verified Google Reviews
- Singapore Based
Customer Review
"SALAI is the most interesting steak dinner I've had in Singapore in years. The smoke adds a layer of complexity that you don't get at conventional steakhouses, and the menu has genuine thought behind it. Booked on a friend's recommendation and immediately made a second reservation."
Our Verdict
SALAI Singapore is the #10 ranked best hidden gem on BestThingReview's independent evaluation of Steakhouses in Singapore (2026): Ranked by Cut, Quality & Experience. SALAI Singapore at 5 Dunlop Street in Little India holds 653 Google reviews at 4.7 stars, making it the most unexpected entry on this list by location. SALAI operates a smoke-forward grill concept that treats beef as one component of a broader wood-fire menu, and the result is a distinctly different kind of steakhouse experience.
4.7
★★★★★/ 5.0 Google
653 verified Google reviews
Ranked #10 in Singapore 2026
Source: Google Maps · Reviewed by BestThingReview
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Best Hidden Gem
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SALAI Singapore FAQs
Is SALAI Singapore good?
SALAI Singapore holds a 4.7 out of 5 Google rating from 653 reviews and is ranked #10 (Best Hidden Gem) in BestThingReview's independent ranking of the best Steakhouses in Singapore.
What do customers say about SALAI Singapore?
A verified reviewer, Natalie W., wrote: "SALAI is the most interesting steak dinner I've had in Singapore in years. The smoke adds a layer of complexity that you don't get at conventional steakhouses, and the menu has genuine thought behind it. Booked on a friend's recommendation and immediately made a second reservation."
Where is SALAI Singapore located?
SALAI Singapore is located at 5 Dunlop St, #01-00, Singapore 209335.
How do I contact SALAI Singapore?
Call SALAI Singapore on +65 8847 8957 or visit take.app/salai_singapore.
SALAI Singapore is ranked #10 in our independent evaluation:
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