New Restaurants

Ministry of Crab
 Sri Lanka’s most famous restaurant Ministry of Crab is opening in Singapore on 3-July. As the only crab restaurant from Asia to be on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Singapore is the brand’s sixth international outpost in after Bangkok, Shanghai, Chengdu, Maldives and Mumbai. Ministry of Crab Singapore is located in Dempsey, where mud crabs are the ‘star of the show’, prepared in different styles. They are accompanied by other seafood such as freshwater prawns, clams, oysters and fish as well as non-seafood options like chicken. The signature Garlic Chilli Crab is a must try. [Read more here…]

Address: 6 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249683

1-Flowerhill 
An exciting new addition to the dining landscape in Sentosa, 1-Flowerhill is the latest lifestyle F&B project by 1-Group. Located in a century-old conservation house perched on a hill at 6 Imbiah Road, there are three concepts under 1-Flowerhill – the group’s signature Wildseed Café, an all-new Wildseed Bar & Grill, and refined French-Japanese restaurant Camille. [Read more here…]

Address: 6 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099696

Fortuna 
Another new dining addition to the buzzing Tanjong Pagar enclave along Criag Road is Fortuna (meaning good luck), Singapore’s first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant. The team is not new to F&B, as the Fortuna brand was founded in Sydney and is already an established restaurant in the city of Australia. The menu blends the best flavors of Sicily and Napoli, underlined by produce imported from the Italian regions. The maestro behind the pizza magic, Giorgio Sorce is nominated as the top pizza chef worldwide at Number 87th, and Number 41st in Italy, as ranked by Top 100 Pizza 2023 powered by The Best Chef Awards. [Read more here…]

Address: 7 Craig Road, Singapore 089667 

Cendra Tapas Bar and Grill 
Located on Gemmill Lane, Cendra Tapas Bar and Grill is a new Spanish tapas restaurant which took over the now-defunct Catfish Izakaya. The interior of Cendra is pretty open concept, brightly lit and it exudes a relaxed dining ambience with regular tables and bar seats. Cendra is helmed by chef-owner Xavi who has worked alongside renowned Spanish chefs at Michelin-starred establishments such as Nandu Jubany, with his latest position being Executive Sous Chef for FOC Group in Singapore. At Cendra, his style of cooking infuses Catalan Spanish cuisine with modern techniques. [Read more here…]

Address: 5 Gemmill Lane, #01-01, Singapore 069261

Ingleside
A new modern European restaurant in Tanjong Pagar spearheaded by Louis Chan and Jana Jusman – a husband-and-wife couple serving as Head Chef and Head Fermentation Specialist – Ingleside specialises in on-site fermentation, dry-ageing, and wood-fired cooking, from lacto-fermenting vegetables to ageing misos for months with their homegrown koji, where the 2-3 course lunch starts from S$58++ while 6 course dinner starts from S$128++. Highlights include the Mozambique Carabinero Prawn flambadoued with dry-aged beef fat, Roasted bone marrow wagyu tartare with a myriad of housemade ferments, and the Westholme MBS 6-7 Picanha where the steak is aged in house-grown shio koji. [Read more here…] 

Address: 49 Tras Street, Singapore 078988

Buzzing Restaurants

New 4-Course Lunch Set Menu At Marguerite 
Located in Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, Michelin starred Marguerite is a gorgeous restaurant in Singapore by chef-owner Michael Wilson and is part of the Unlisted Collection. The cuisine here showcases the seasons’ best with tasting menus that celebrate craft, provenance and produce through Creative cuisine. The restaurant launched a new 4 course lunch menu recently at S$128++ per person, which includes 4 courses, a welcome snack, spelt sourdough and still and sparkling water. [Read more here…]

Address: Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-09, Flower Dome, Singapore 018953 

Contemporary Southeast Asian Restaurant Fiz Launces Episode 2 With New Ala Carte & Tasting Menus   
The new a la carte menu draws from gastronomic traditions across the region where the menu is divided into three segments — Beginnings, Hidang and Endings. Lunch sees around 20 dishes while dinner is more elaborate with 30 dishes available with the addition of snacks, as well as the wok and grill selection under the Hidang segment. Expect dishes like the Cha-Om Acacia Shoots where the fried fluffy eggs is delicious. Starters such as the Kaya Toast topped with Amur Caviar, Century Egg, Caramelised Coconut Seri Kaya; and the Sea Urchin with Curry Custard and Wild Betel Leaf are must try items. 

Address: 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 088444 

New Weekend Brunch Buffet At Mosella 
Located in Pan Pacific Orchard, Mosella’s new weekend Brunch buffet features an array of signature appetisers, fresh pasta, and Mediterranean-inspired main courses prepared on the Josper grill. Available on weekends from 12pm to 3pm, it is priced at S$108++ per adult and S$54+ per child aged 8 to 12 years old, inclusive of soft drinks, coffee and tea, with a free-flow Champagne package available at S$98++ per adult featuring Aubert & Fils Champagne, Rosé Prosecco, red and white wines, as well as a brunch selection of cocktails including Bloody Mary, Passionfruit Martini and more. [Read more here…]

Address: Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road, Singapore 229540 

New Chapter 2 Menu At Contemporary European Restaurant Hevel 
Opened in January 2024 along the buzzing Keong Saik Road, Hevel is a relatively new Modern European restaurant helmed by Chef Stefan. The restaurant just introduced chapter 2 of its menu with a new theme — The Art of Maturation, featuring aged ingredients, pickling and the practice of fermentation. Choose from their Chef tasting Menu (S$138++ per person) or ala carte menu on selected weekdays, where the dishes boast robust flavours and service is hospitable. [Read more here…]

Address: 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109 

Reopening Of Flutes At Midtown House
Despite a history of 20 years, it was my first time to Flutes restaurant recently where it relocated from Fort Canning Hill to the historic Midtown House (former Beach Road Police Station) in Bugis about a month ago. The contemporary European restaurant serves up a blend of contemporary European dishes with subtle Singapore influences. The lunch set is pretty good value at S$58++ for 2-courses and S$68++ for 3-courses, and a 5-course Degustation Dinner Menu is at S$178++ per person. [Read more here…]

Address: 120 Beach Road, #01-02, Guoco Midtown House, Singapore 189769 

New Republic Breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore 
The new menu At Republic is available daily from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and you can expect savory mains like Republic’s stacked pancakes, the classic breakfast platter, and fish millet congee. One of the standout dishes is Republic’s Brioche Roti John, a classic with roots in the 1960s. Chef Raj’s modern twist features brioche bread topped with a minced beef omelette, Asian slaw, tendon chips, and deep-fried shredded beef, all served with curry gravy. Ala carte menu aside, you can also opt for the Republic’s Breakfast Set (S$42++), which includes a Greek yogurt parfait, your choice of a main course or dessert, a refreshing juice or smoothie, and a hot beverage. 

Address: Republic, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799 

5 On 25 At Andaz Singapore Reopens With Exquisite New Dishes 
The Cantonese restaurant in Singapore introduces new dishes after a slight revamp in their space and one of the highlights on the menu for me is the 5 On 25 Cantonese Style Roasted Cage-Free Cherry Valley Duck (sourced regionally from Johor in Malaysia) served with a table side Maotai Flambe, where the duck skin is crispy and delicious. The Double-boiled Grouper Soup with fish maw and wolfberries is as nourishing and tasty as it sounds, while the Beetroot Fried Rice with Hokkaido Scallops served in a mini claypot is a good carb dish to add along.   

Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 25 Andaz, Singapore 189354

Min Jiang Reimagined: An Exquisite Showcase by Four Culinary Masters 
For one week only, the hotel will be bringing together renowned celebrity chef couple Sam and Forest Leong with its very own Master Chefs, Chef Chan Hwan Kee of Min Jiang and Chef Goh Chee Kong of Min Jiang at Dempsey. To be held from 22 to 28 July 2024, ‘Min Jiang Reimagined: An Exquisite Showcase by Four Culinary Masters’ will showcase the best of each chef’s culinary expertise in two exquisite set menus.   Signature creations include Chef Chan’s Slow-braised Kurobuta Pork Cheek with Kabocha Squash; Chef Goh’s Fried Turbot in Typhoon Shelter Style alongside Chefs Sam and Forest’s inventive Sea Cucumber, Sea Urchin & Fish Maw in Superior Organic Golden Pumpkin Broth and Crispy Crepes, Meringue, Sweet Golden Threads with Assorted Berries Ice Cream. 

Address: Min Jiang, Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221

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