The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is bringing a flavorful slice of the Lion City to Manila as SingaPob makes its much-awaited return from August 28 to 30, 2025. This year’s gastronomic takeover promises a vibrant weekend of flavors, featuring some of Singapore’s most celebrated bars and restaurants popping up in the bustling dining scenes of Poblacion and Rockwell.
Building on the success of last year’s run, SingaPob 2025 raises the bar with a fresh mix of tastes and traditions. From comforting hawker staples and modern Peranakan dishes to world-class cocktails and sustainable mixology, guests can look forward to a culinary adventure that celebrates both innovation and heritage.
To sweeten the deal, STB has partnered with Klook to offer exclusive promotions and discounts on Singapore travel from August 16 to September 30, 2025—giving foodies even more reasons to plan their next trip.
Must-Try Highlights of SingaPob 2025
- Candlenut x Hapag
Michelin-starred Chef Malcolm Lee (Candlenut, Pangium) teams up with local culinary talents Thirdy Dolatre and John Kevin Navoa (Hapag) for an exclusive tasting menu blending the rich traditions of Singaporean and Filipino flavors. This collaboration also marks Candlenut’s 15th anniversary—an important milestone for the world’s first Peranakan Michelin-starred restaurant. - Keng Eng Kee (at Super Uncle Claypot)
From humble hawker stall origins to becoming a dining institution recognized by the Michelin Guide and 50 Best Discovery, Keng Eng Kee will bring its famed Zi Char dishes to Manila, the same food that once wowed culinary legend Anthony Bourdain. - Jigger & Pony (at OTO)
Ranked #3 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and #5 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, this iconic bar has redefined classic cocktails since 2012. Expect world-class drinks that embody the best of Singapore’s nightlife. - Fura (at Aya)
A sustainability trailblazer, Fura made headlines by using “abundant” and “invasive” ingredients in creative cocktails. Winner of the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award 2024, it’s one of the most innovative bars to watch out for. - Night Hawk (secret location)
Inspired by Edward Hopper’s masterpiece Nighthawks, this speakeasy bar ranked #77 on Asia’s Best Bars 2025. Guests can expect an intimate, mysterious pop-up experience. - Mama Diam (at Polilya)
With its nostalgic retro charm, this speakeasy hidden behind a mock provision store serves up creative cocktails and hearty bites in a warm, old-school setting. - Offtrack (at Run Rabbit Run)
Ranked #23 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Offtrack offers soulful pan-Asian dishes, cult cocktails, and a lively music-and-arts program, creating a homely yet vibrant dining experience. - Origin Bar (at The Spirits Library)
Ranked #60 on Asia’s Best Bars 2025, Origin Bar takes guests on a sensory journey through Singapore’s districts via inventive cocktails served in a travel-inspired setting. - Onlypans Taqueria
Poblacion’s own taco sensation, Onlypans, will present an exclusive menu inspired by Singapore’s culinary diversity—fusing bold flavors in a playful cross-cultural mashup.
More Than a Feast
According to Ms. Fang Xun Ong, STB Area Director for the Philippines:
“Singapore is home to a rich tapestry of culinary offerings, with award-winning bars and restaurants alongside well-loved local spots delivering warm hospitality, delicious sips and bites. The Singapore Tourism Board is proud to bring to Manila Singapore’s culinary gems that have put our city on the global food map, and the passionate people behind them. This year’s SingaPob invites everyone to celebrate food, culture, and shared memories, Singapore style.”
To make the experience even more exciting, foodies who complete the SingaPob journey stand a chance to win Klook travel discount vouchers and the ultimate prize—an all-expenses-paid culinary trip for two to Singapore.
SingaPob 2025 isn’t just a pop-up—it’s a passport to Singapore’s food culture, right in the heart of Manila.
