New Restaurants

Locanda
Located at Rowell Road in the colourful district of Little India and Jalan Besar, Locanda is a new cosy Italian trattoria concept by Michelin-starred Buona Terra. The food draws inspiration from many Italian regions, from starters to pasta to large serving plates to main and dessert. The flavours of the dishes are robust, and the dining ambience is charming given the location away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more here…]

Address: 109 Rowell Road, Singapore 208033 

Casa Vostra
If you are a fan of La Bottega, Casa Vostra should be on your radar of restaurants to check out. Located in Raffles City, Casa Vostra is by Chef-Owner Antonio Miscellanio of La Bottega and Ebb & Flow Group. Dishes to expect at the new restaurant include Casa Vostra’s famed Newpolitan® and Doublecrunch pizzas and other home-style Italian fare. In terms of pricing, the USP of the brand is authentic Italian cuisine at accessible prices where everything is made to order, with nothing above S$30. The pizza doughs are house-made and proofed in-house, pastas are hand-kneaded, and charcuteries are hand-cut.  [Read more here…]

Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City, #01-49/50/51, Singapore 179103 

Sospiri 
Located in the newest office building in the CBD, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, Sospiri restaurant located on level 7 is an authentic Southern Italian restaurant and rooftop bar by renowned restaurateur Beppe De Vito of the ilLido Group. The menu here focuses on Southern Italian cuisine, and you can go for set menu or ala carte options. The weekday 3-course set lunch is priced from S$38++ per person, while dinner set menus is priced at S$78++ for 4-course and S$98++ for 5-course. Sospiri rooftop bar, located right beside Sospiri restaurant, comes with a view of the Singapore skyline, including Marina Bay Sands. [Read more here…]

Address: 2 Central Boulevard, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, Level 7, Singapore 018916

Junryo 
Junryo is an intimate 8-seater Japanese restaurant tucked away in Orchard Plaza which specialises in sushi omakase and is by the same team behind Yuta located on the same floor. The interior of Junryo is cosy and the restaurant is helmed by a Singaporean sushi chef Samuel who was an ex-Shinji sushi chef and was also previously working under Les Amis group. The 11-course lunch menu is priced at S$78++ and 15-course dinner menu at S$118++. In terms of the pricing, it is quite competitive in today’s sushi omakase market. [Read more here…]

Address: 150 Orchard Road, #02-54 Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841 

Dearborn @ New Bahru 
New Bahru is the hottest dining and lifestyle destination in Singapore lately and Dearborn @ New Bahru is easily one of the most popular dining destinations here. Dearborn is not unfamiliar to those who have been a loyal follower of Chef Christopher Kong’s granolas when Dearborn was literally first born at Everton Park. The Seaweed Madeleine (S$6) and Smoked Cheddar and Chili Sauce Sourdough Toast (S$7) are some of our top picks. [Read more here…]

Address: 46 Kim Yam Road, #03-04, Singapore 239351 

Buzzing Restaurants

Revolver’s New Bullet 14 Menu  
New Bullet 14 Menu at Revolver, and this is also the first menu since Group Executive Chef and Partner, Jitin Joshi joined the team. One of our favourite courses from the Experience Dinner Menu is the Boston Lobster which is deshelled and stir-fried with pork fat. You get that smokiness from the applewood where the lobster meat is topped with crispy lardo in a sauce comprising onion, bamboo shoot, naga chilli pepper and black pepper. The signature Paneer which is flown in from Delhi twice a week is different from the previous renditions we had here. You get that slight hint of spiciness from the fermented jalapenos and pickling spices, where it is then filled with mango chutney and served on a bed of chilli chutney and wasabi peas with a drizzle of turmeric oil, nigella seeds and chive flowers. We also love the Kulchette, flatbread stuffed with cheese here at Revolver where we had ours topped with butter chicken, so good! 

Address: 56 Tras Street, Singapore 078995 

New Summer Menu at Omakase @ Stevens 
The Japanese French Kaiseki restaurant Omakase @ Stevens brings with it a new Executive Chef Kazuki Arimoto and a new Summer Menu where the six- or eight- courses are priced at S$280+ or S$333+ respectively. Our meal started with the Namerou Caviar served in a little treasure box that opens up to a combination of Shimaji striped jack fish and Oscietra caviar, dressed in miso, leek, and ginger. Mains to expect include the Wagyu Katsu, sliced from Miyazaki beef for a smooth, buttery richness, coated with breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried to a golden fillet. Dessert is a premium Miyazaki Mango with refreshing flavours of Sudachi citrus and finger lime. Another highlight is the Chef’s Signature Unagi Kabayaki which is prepared the traditional way in a Donabe Japanese claypot. Premium Koshihikari rice is drizzled with homemade Kabayaki sauce, topped with Mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley) and Myoga (ginger flower).  

Address: 30 Stevens Road, Novotel Singapore on Stevens, #01-03, Singapore 257840 

First Ever Tim Ho Wan Peak Opens In Marina Bay Sands Singapore 
There are many Tim Ho Wan outlets in Singapore, but Tim Ho Wan Peak is a first ever worldwide, and it opened at Marina Bay Sands Singapore! While you still get the signature buns here, this new contemporary Cantonese dining concept also serves a supplementary variety Cantonese Roasts, Hot Mains and Cooked Dishes! The BBQ Spanish Pork Char Siew is one of our top picks. The dining ambience is also more elevated as compared to the typical Tim Ho Wan outlets. 

Address: B2-02/03/04, Canal Level, The Shoppes 2 Bayfront Ave, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972 

Burma Social Opens Second Outpost In Siglap 
Another new dining addition to the east! Burma Social has a second outpost at Siglap, with new items like Dim Sum in the form of Silky Siam Truffle and the likes of Har Gao with Green Curry Prawn Farce. We had their 6-course lunch set at S$68++ and our mains include the options of Lamb Massaman Curry with Jasmine Rice, or you can also opt for their Veg Massaman Curry. The bonus point is that the interior is quite gorgeous! 

Address: 907 East Coast Road, #01-02, Singapore 459107 

Edge Presents A Special “Flavours of the Lion City: A Culinary Expedition Through Singapore” Promotion 
The new special “Flavours of the Lion City: A Culinary Expedition Through Singapore” promotion at Edge is part of Singapore’s National Day theme, available until 9 August. Local delights to expect include the likes of iconic Singaporean dishes such as Peppery Teochew Bak Kut Teh, Braised Soya Duck and Peanut with Yam Rice, and Singapore Laksa with Baby Lobster. Heritage desserts, including Deep-fried Durian, Banana & Chempedak Ball, and Kopi O Cake are also featured. Of course, the buffet still carries the popular seafood and grilled meats station, as well as Japanese counter. 

Address: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3 Pan Pacific, Singapore 039595 

Ilmiri Korean Fusion Cuisine Opens At Joo Chiat 
We can never keep up with the changes to the dining scene in Katong and here is one more new dining option for Korean lovers. Ilmiri Korean Fusion Cuisine opened their second outlet in Joo Chiat (close to i12 Katong) and other than their signature Mari (fresh veggies wrapped in charcoal-grilled beef in a stew), we had their Cloud Cheese Jjimdak, a classic Korean royal dish where this modern rendition features tender braised chicken with a medley of vegetables, rice cakes, potatoes and glass noodles. This is available in Soy Sauce, Red Chilli, BBQ and Truffle Jjiajang sauce! 

Address: 467 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427678 

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