Tyga is where dinner turns into a night out

Tyga is not here to whisper. It’s here to gently pull you into staying for one more drink than planned. Sitting along Koornang Road, this neo–Southeast Asian restaurant and bar feels like the kind of place that starts with dinner and somehow ends with the DJ still spinning and the table ordering “just one more thing”.

It’s confident without trying too hard, nostalgic without leaning into gimmicks, and built for people who like their food generous, their cocktails loud in flavour, and their nights a little unstructured.

Chef patron Esca Khoo leads the kitchen, bringing serious experience with a sense of play. The menu moves across Southeast Asia without sticking to borders, pulling from memory, technique and instinct rather than rules.

The room feels Like someone’s living room circa the 70s

The fit-out sets the tone straight away. Warm timber, olive leather banquettes, glass bricks catching the light and vinyl stacked above the open kitchen. There’s music playing properly, not as background noise, and the energy sits somewhere between relaxed dinner and the beginning of a very good night.

It’s social, it’s comfortable, and it encourages lingering. You can come dressed up, come casual, come hungry or come thirsty. Tyga doesn’t mind which version of you turns up.

Food for sharing, stealing and ordering again

This is food with confidence. Dishes arrive bold, smoky and generous, clearly designed to be passed around the table, though you’ll probably guard a few bites for yourself.

My personal favourite is the wood-fired bone marrow with sambal and roti. It’s rich, glossy and deeply savoury, with just enough heat to keep things interesting without tipping into spicy territory. The sambal brings warmth and depth rather than fire, letting the marrow do its thing while the roti soaks up every last bit.

Elsewhere, the menu leans into open-fire cooking, punchy dressings and comforting flavours done with intent. It’s the kind of food that feels indulgent but never fussy, the sort you keep thinking about the next day.

Cocktails, Boom Boom shots and drinks with humour

The bar holds its own. Cocktails are playful but considered, and they match the mood of the room perfectly.

The Wild Tyga is exactly what it sounds like. Tom-yum mezcal, rhum agricole, mandarin curaçao, lime and agave collide in a smoky, citrusy glass that feels lively and just a little chaotic in the best way.

Lost in Thailand goes the other direction. Thai gin, Thai basil and lime create something fresh, herbal and quietly addictive. It’s calm, aromatic and deceptively easy to drink.

Then there are the Boom Boom shots. Fun, unapologetic, and very much part of the experience. You’ll see them ordered across the room and probably end up joining in.

There are also zero-alcohol options, beers on tap and wines by the glass, but cocktails are very much the main character here.

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Tyga shines when shared. Big tables, lots of plates, drinks flowing and music carrying the room. It’s ideal for birthdays, long catch-ups, low-pressure celebrations or any night where the plan is flexible.

The menu encourages ordering widely, the space doesn’t rush you, and the energy builds as the night goes on. It’s not quiet, but it’s never chaotic. Just lively in the right way.