Merci Marcel – French Social Dining & Boutique At Tiong Bahru Singapore

Tucked away in the creative enclave of Tiong Bahru, Merci Marcel presents a tranquil escape from the hustle of the city, with its unique lifestyle concept that brings relaxed French social dining to the table. Both an all-day dining destination and an independent boutique, Merci Marcel establishes its bohemian point of view and embraces the artisanal spirit in its curated offerings that span gourmet food, fine drinks, art and lifestyle products.

Merci Marcel – The Space

Merci Marcel spans 1,450 square feet and accommodates up to 70 people with its three distinct spaces – the Lounge, Café Chic, and the Garden Patio. Open throughout the day, the destination is perfect for after-work dinners, casual weekend wind-downs, and even quick coffee catch-ups over a midday meeting.

Taking inspiration from the French Riviera and the Balinese tropics, Merci Marcel features a vivid, citrus-toned palette, exposed walls and beautiful mustard mosaic tile flooring.

Lush, leafy greenery frames the space, adeptly complementing the white and cappuccino toned rattan furniture, and bright splashes of artwork* courtesy of local and international talents.

Paying homage to its space in the heritage Tiong Bahru district, Merci Marcel retains original fixtures within the shophouse space, including exposed grills and window tints.

Merci Marcel – All-Day Dining

In the evenings, Merci Marcel introduces its French social dining concept with a creative dinner ‘tapas’ menu that is specially created for sharing in good company. You can expect a fresh take on traditional French cuisine in Merci Marcel as seen in the starter of Duck Rillettes, where the silky paste is served up with delicate melted camembert cheese and marinated pear. Extend the pleasure with the selection of main courses, where the Tarte Flambée, a classic dish from the region of Alsace, is elevated with buttery blue cheese and asparagus. 

The pièce de résistance on the menu is the Australian Angus Beef (400gr), a generously portioned select cut that is grilled to caramelised perfection, and served with creamy seasonal mushrooms, beef jus reduction and burnt leek.

The Black Pepper Tuna with yuzu and soy vinaigrette

and Pan Seared Scallops with cauliflower crème & couscous are striking alternatives for folks with a penchant for seafood.

To top off the meal, add on a side of Ravioles de Royans, a French specialty of the Dauphiné region that is given an unexpected twist, and intertwined with Switzerland Tête de Moine cheese.

Beyond its dinner menu, Merci Marcel’s daytime and brunch menus echo its ethos of using only the finest ingredients in its dishes, where pastries are made with 100% French Butter and baked fresh daily. Vegetables and other fresh produce are sourced and purchased directly from Tiong Bahru Market just around the corner every morning. Merci Marcel only uses organic eggs in all of its dishes.

Merci Marcel – The Coffee & Bar 

From imported French wines, ciders and beers, exclusive 100% organic UMÀ Iced Tea to Patrick FONT Nectars, locally roasted coffee by Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee to the finest bubbly, Merci Marcel’s beverage list has something for everyone. Merci Marcel is dedicated to bringing in the best of French boutique wineries to Tiong Bahru, and works closely with producers that share the same core values: a passion for wine that conveys their characters and vineyards while maintaining a high level of quality. 

At Merci Marcel, the wine list is organised by mood across categories like ‘Dinner with friends’, ‘Date night’, ‘100% organic’, as well as types of wine including ‘Discreet Red’, ‘Charming Red’, and ‘Welcome White’ – making it a cinch to order the right wine accompaniment for any occasion at accessible price points.

Collaborating with La Maison du Whisky for its cocktail list, Merci Marcel features an exclusive menu inspired by its location, utilising only exceptional spirits such as Napue Gin, Fair Vodka, and Monkey 47 Gin. Base spirits are paired with Merci Marcel’s exclusive juices and teas to shake up concoctions like the La vie en Marcel and Tiong Bahru Spirit.

Merci Marcel – The Boutique Experience

Beyond contemporary French gastronomy, Merci Marcel introduces an alternative retail experience within its space through its showcase of high-quality artisanal food, drink, and lifestyle products focusing on small batch production and ecological sustainability.

Working with independent winemakers and small-batch producers, the Marcel Wine Cellar houses wine from over 80 exclusive wine estates that are imported in reefer conditions, showcasing the diversity, richness and quality of France’s wine offerings.

The Marcel Cheese & Charcuterie Corner features cheeses sourced from artisan producers in Europe and air-flown to Singapore weekly, complemented with 100% organic Bayonne cured ham sourced directly from la Maison Salaison de l’Adour. All wines, cheeses and cold cuts can be enjoyed in the Café, or to take home.

The Gourmet Corner* highlights an extensive range of premier brands created by small producers from France. It includes quality fruits juices from Patrick FONT Nectars, iced teas from UMÀ, gourmet jams from la Cour d‘Orgères and chocolate from Le chocolat des Français. Merci Marcel is the exclusive distributor for all of the abovementioned brands.

Merci Marcel also carries a lifestyle range of well-crafted goods ranging from chic design eyewear from Parisian brand IZIPIZI, beautiful and functional tableware by Falcon, trendy watches with a focus on materials and quality from Cluse, and even Merci Marcel’s own capsule collection that spans tote bags, enamel mugs, French Breton bowls and t-shirts emblazoned with “La vie en Marcel”.

The retail offerings will grow and evolve through the seasons, as Merci Marcel continues expanding its lifestyle and F&B ranges in a bid to introduce more unique, trendy products to invigorate the retail scene in Singapore.

If you are keen to savour the Merci Marcel experience, please see the restaurant details below: 

Merci Marcel

Address: 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-68 Singapore 160056 | Opening Hours: 8am  – 11.30pm Daily. Closed On Mondays | Tel: 6224 0113 | Website: www.mercimarcel.com | Facebook: mercimarcelsg | Instagram: mercimarcel