SINGAPORE – Convenience is king, but intrepid Singaporean diners have been known to travel far and wide for good food. Even if it means eating in an area filled with factories and workshops.

That is how they found Seafood Paradise, which began in 2002 in a canteen in Defu Lane, an industrial area.

Today, the Paradise Group has 155 restaurants in 12 cities and has spawned 12 brands. These include Taste Paradise at Ion Orchard; Paradise Teochew at Scotts Square; and hotpot chain Beauty In The Pot, with four outlets here, including at Centrepoint.

New Ubin Seafood, now at Chijmes, was located for some years in Sin Ming Industrial Estate, amid car workshops.

More recently,

diners have flocked to Na Oh

Two new restaurants might find the success these brands have had in industrial locations.

Revolution, which opens on July 18, is next to Danish furniture brand Fritz Hansen’s showroom in Henderson Road. And Richman Dim Sum in Ubi Crescent has been packed since opening two months ago.

Revolution (opens July 18)

Where: 01-05, 211 Henderson Road Open: 11am to 3pm (lunch), 3 to 5pm (tea time) (Mondays to Saturdays), closed Sundays Info: @r_evolution.sg (Instagram)

There are perks to dining at Revolution, opening on July 18 at 211 Henderson Road, an industrial building housing logistics, automotive, catering and other companies.

Danish furniture design company Fritz Hansen is moving its showroom there from Tan Boon Liat Building, and has carved out space for the 40-seat bistro. Those seats are the 153-year-old brand’s Grand Prix chai...