New Restaurants

Reve 
Reve is a new Japanese French restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Kawano Masahiko, an award recipient of the highly acclaimed Taki Hisao prize by Japan’s RED-U-35. Chef Masahiko is well-trained in French cooking, so you can expect Japanese elements infused in the dishes here prepared using French techniques. There are only fixed menus at Reve for lunch and dinner, at S$158++ for 7-courses and S$218++ for 9-courses respectively. [Read more here…] 

Address: 39 Kreta Ayer Road, #01-01, Singapore 089002 

Hanare by Takayama
Chef Taro Takayama new concept Hanare by Takayama opened at Ngee Ann City in Orchard Road Signature favourites from his Omakase menu at Takayama continue to make an appearance here at Hanare, such as the signature Kamameshi, a rice dish slow-cooked in a kama – a traditional iron pot. Each set of the Kamameshi also comes with appetisers like sashimi and chawanmushi, along with a dessert. The space is split into a main dining section along with pockets of private rooms, mainly decked in wooden furnishing in true Japanese style. [Read more here…]
Address: 391 Orchard Road, #03-07, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872 

Curate Cucina Pisana
As RWS’ newest restaurant, Curate Cucina Pisana is helmed by Pisan native Chef de Cuisine Davide Bizzarri where the restaurant presents a dining journey through Pisa. Some of the dishes to expect on their 4-course Pre-Festive Set Dinner Menu include the Grilled Fremantle octopus with braised white cannellini beans ‘Uccelletto’, marinated peppers and in-house pickled shallots, Tuscan style porcini mushroom & chestnut soup, as well as 48-hour low-temperature-braised beef short ribs in Chianti wine. Looking for some adventure? The restaurant has also partnered Singapore Side Car for a Ride & Dine package.  

Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, The Forum, #01-231 & 232

Umami 10
Located at Telok Ayer Street, Umami 10 is a few months old restaurant which focuses on European-influenced Japanese cuisine. The shophouse layout of Umami 10 is segregated into the bar seats at the front, and regular tables for bigger groups towards the end of the space. The interior design is not at all Japanese, but rather dotted with gold walls and random art pieces. The dishes are split into bites, hot tapas and cold tapas, where you can spot Japanese ingredients in most dishes. It’s mainly tapas style, as another highlight of the restaurant is its range of sakes and wines to pair with the food. [Read more here…]

Address: 163 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068616 

Chef Kin Wanton Noodle
Helmed by ex-Crystal Jade chef Chef Chan Wing Kin, Chef Kin Wanton Noodle opened in September at Yishun Street 61 Blk 632 with people standing in line for two hours for their Wanton Noodles and within two months, it opened a second outlet in Bedok. The Bedok outlet is located in a newly opened coffeeshop and for S$5, the Wanton Noodle portion is quite generous and the soup flavour does remind me of the ones I had in Hong Kong. [Read more here…]

Address: Blk 59 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 461059

Buzzing Restaurants

NAE:UM Introduces Second Episodic Menu, ‘Mountain Lodge’
Located along Telok Ayer, NAE:UM is definitely one of the hottest restaurants to open this year and is the inaugural restaurant of Chef Louis Han. Available from 2 November 2021, NAEːUM has introduced its second episodic menu, ‘Mountain Lodge’, a 6-course menu at S$168++ with two supplementary dishes. This episode is inspired by the mountains of Korea where Chef seeks to recreate dishes from his hiking memories.  Expect a ‘contemporary Seoul cuisine’, and the desserts are stellar too. [Read more here…]

Address: 161 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068615 

Kilo Singapore Reopened With Revamped Menu
The gorgeous space of Kilo Singapore is segmented into different zones – a wine retail corner at its entrance, large communal table, cosier zones for couples, a bar counter, alfresco seats along the walkway and a display of fresh seafood produce at the kitchen. The new menu is inspired by Latin America’s culture, with some of our favourites being the Kilo Seafood Ceviche, Classic Steak Tartare On Confit Potato, Signature Kilo Squid Ink Rice With Crispy Calamari and the Miyazaki A4 Japanese Wagyu Rib Eye. [Read more here…]

Address: 97 Duxton Road, Singapore 089541 

Lino Restaurant and Cafe Opened Second Outlet In Forum The Shopping Mall
Taking over the space of the now-defunct Jamie’s Italian, Lino Restaurant and Cafe opened recently at Forum The Shopping Mall and this is a casual dining brand by Les Amis Group. The first outlet of Lino is at Binjai Park few years ago, and the main difference for the Forum outlet is the much spacious setting, outlet-exclusive dishes, café bites, kid-friendly menu, as well as a cocktail programme. [Read more here…]

Address: The Forum Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road, #01-01/04, Singapore 238884 

Drunken Farmer Opened Second Outlet In Joo Chiat
Taking over Common Man Joo Chiat daily come dusk, the second outlet of Drunken Farmer Joo Chiat opened this month with a focus on sourdough-focused bistro and natural wine bar concept. There will be a rotation of 14 labels available by-the-glass and you can choose from over 80 labels for bottle selections. New dishes to expect at the Joo Chiat outlet include the likes of a Sharing Spread Platter of pita bread served alongside a trio of avocado cream, pumpkin hummus and seeds praline for dips; along with new variants of Chef Paul Albert’s sourdough pizzas lined with pork Chorizo coins or Four Cheeses. 

Address: 185 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427456 

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