New Restaurants

Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu 
Newly opened in Raffles City Singapore is Kyoto brand Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, founded in Kyoto in 2014. Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu is famous for serving lean cuts of beef, deep-fried quickly at a high temperature to medium rare. The space of its Raffles City outlet is casual and open concept, where you can expect the same menu, flavours and beef as Japan. Choose from a variety of cuts from the menu such as beef sirloin, tenderloin and tongue. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-63/64 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103 

Chamoon Hot Pot
The newest dining concept to open in town at Scotts Square is Chamoon Hot Pot, China’s No. 1 clear soup individual hotpot. The brand is known for its healthy and nourishing clear soup hot pots served in individual portions with an USP of prioritising health and nourishment. There are six soup broths to choose from – the signature Truffle Based Matsutake Mushroom, Beauty-Enhancing Papaya Tomato, Singapore-exclusive Mala, True Morel Mushrooms, Bamboo Fungus, and Cordyceps Mushroom, each served as individual portions. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 6 Scotts Road, Scotts Square, #03-01/02, Singapore 228209 

Le Clos — Wine House & Restaurant
One of the newest spots to check out in New Bahru! We love our wine bars and if you are looking for one, Le Clos — Wine House & Restaurant is one to check out. The gorgeous space serves French comfort food curated to pair with wine with over 800 labels on the menu. Small and large dishes are grilled in the Josper oven, and for mains you can expect the likes of Homemade Tagliatelle Spanner Crab & Bisque; and Morriseau Mussels, Vin Jaune Marnière & Homemade Fries. We managed to try a diverse range of wines to go with our dishes from the likes of Drappier Brut Nature Zéro Dosage champagne to Sancerre Cotat Caillotte 2023 Sauvignon Blanc and even a Pear Cider from Bordelet Poire Cormé 2019.

Address: 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-18 New Bahru, Singapore 239351

Wild Blaze 
Located on Tras Street, the newest dining concept to open at this buzzing street in Tanjong Pagar is Wild Blaze, a 44-seater modern steakhouse restaurant located helmed by chef-owner Nic Wong. Almost all of Wild Blaze’s food is cooked over charcoal fire, and it prides itself on being the one of the first restaurants in Singapore to serve beef from Rubia Gallega, a producer from the Galicia region in northwestern Spain known for its good marbling and complex flavour profile. No set menu for now with just an ala carte food menu. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 66 Tras Street, Singapore 079005 

27 Degrees West
A beautiful new contemporary Indian restaurant just opened recently along Orchard Road. Meet 27 Degrees West (27°W), Singapore’s latest Indian restaurant helmed by Mumbai celebrity – Chef Varun Inamdar. It is a new ‘vibe dining’ restaurant that serves a melting pot of Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, where the space is split into the bar area and restaurant section, surrounded by greenery that it is hard to believe this is in the heart of Orchard Road. You can’t go wrong with the signature Varun Inamdar Butter Chicken which goes well with the assortment of Naan with flavours like black pepper, truffle and garlic! [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 362 Orchard Road, Singapore 238887

Sushisamba Singapore
Situated in the heart of Singapore’s business district, Sushisamba Singapore is located at level 52 of Capital Tower in Tanjong Pagar and is currently the only Asia outpost of the famous brand where the brand also has presence in cities like London, Dubai and Las Vegas. The interior of Sushisamba is quite like a tropical garden for me, complemented by a 360 degrees panoramic views of Singapore with its stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. The food is a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian flavours, with a dynamic range of dishes, from fresh sushi rolls to robata grill specialties. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 168 Robinson Road, #52-01 Capital Tower, Singapore 068912  

Le Cheng Hainanese Chicken Rice 
 A new casual eatery along Changi Road near Kembangan MRT Station, Le Cheng Hainanese Hainanese Chicken Rice is helmed by Ah Seng, who started his culinary journey back in 1972 with a humble stall serving Hainanese Pork Porridge at Lau Pa Sat and is also behind Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge along Changi Road as well. Other than the namesake Chicken Rice, there is a wide range of dishes to complement the chicken, such as other traditional Hainanese dishes like Hainanese Mutton Soup, White Pepper Claypot Chicken Soup, and Salted Braised Duck. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 389 Changi Road, Singapore 419838 

Treasure Toast
A new local cafe has quietly opened right opposite YY Kafei Dian along Purvis Street. Treasure Toast is a sister outlet of the viral Bao Er Cafe in Balestier Plaza. Treasure Toast spots a modern old-school Kopitiam interior with a more spacious setting than Bao Er Cafe, which is a welcoming aspect. Other than serving Bao Er’s signature Kaya Toast, the menu is quite extensive as it also includes dishes like Signature Fried Hokkien Mee (S$8.80), Luncheon Meat Fried Rice (S$6), Fried Bee Hoon (S$2.90), Prawn Noodle Soup (S$7.80), and more. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 23 Purvis Street, #01-01, Singapore 188600 

Cata Coffee
A new bakery cafe which is a collaboration between Cata Coffee and Saga Bakeshop, Cata means tasting in Spanish where Cata Coffee is a roastery brand established since 2016 with an online footprint. Their first physical space along the heritage rich Joo Chiat Place dedicates a large part of the space to their on-site roastery, coffee merchandise as well as a display of the bakes by Saga Bakeshop. That said, there is limited indoor dining space with standing-style high tabletops. [Read more here on the best cafes to check out in Joo Chiat and Katong]

Address: 56 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427780

Sloth And Messenger Coffee
You would likely not notice this hidden coffeeshop tucked away in a back alley of the bustling Geylang district. Sloth And Messenger Coffee is a collaboration between an Englishman and Brawn & Brains Coffee. The alley has an iconic blue bicycle, while the interior is a small and cosy space with coffee and limited bakes by Brawn & Brains Coffee. Think indie and minimalist coffeeshop, which is a rare find in Singapore.

Address: 673 Geylang Road, Singapore 389602

Same Days Coffee
The new coffeeshop in the heart of Joo Chiat is tucked away in luxury furniture shop Grafunkt, and it exudes Omotesando Koffee vibes for us. The interior is a gorgeous minimalist wooden look with a nice juxtaposition with the rustic Joo Chiat neighbourhood on the outside. It serves primarily coffee with limited selection of bakes like canelé. Limited indoor seating is available, or you can just browse the furniture store with coffee on hand (just be cautious). [Read more here on the best cafes to check out in Joo Chiat and Katong]

Address: 292 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427544

The Rare Honey Company
A honey theme cafe gem we just discovered exists in Joo Chiat, where The Rare Honey Company is a dedicated honey bar and cafe which opened quietly in a quiet part of Joo Chiat. It is a nice and cosy space for some honey tasting where the honey here is all made by their own beekeepers in Western Australia. The staff is very knowledgeable to explain the difference in properties for each honey, which is also chemist certified for 100% purity and total activity (TA+). There is also a selection of honey desserts and beverages where we enjoyed the Honey Cheesecake topped with honeycomb! Also had their matcha latte with honey. [Read more here on the best cafes to check out in Joo Chiat and Katong]

Address: 19 Joo Chiat Place, #01-00, Singapore 427748

Hideout Coffee Bar 
Geylang’s best kept secret is hidden in a back alley where Hideout Coffee Bar operates from. The hip indie vibes cafe spots limited outdoor and indoor seats where you can get your freshly prepared sandwich and toast with options like PBJ, Meatballs and Tuna. Cold brew and coffee are also available. 

Address: 708 Geylang Road, Singapore 389623 

Coffeehouse By Kobashi 
It started as a home-based bakery and now the Kobashi brand has a new physical cafe space in South Bridge Road, Coffeehouse by Kobashi. It is a tight space where queues are expected, and on display at the counter is the range of their signature sourdo’nuts and a series of freshly baked pastries like Pain Au Chocolate and Plain Croissant. There is also a food menu where you can expect the likes of Creamy Truffle Mushroom Sauce (S$21), Sourdough Grilled Cheese with a Housemade Tomato Dip (S$15), and more. 

Address: #01-00, 79 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058709 

Buzzing Restaurants

Canopy Jurong Lake Gardens Opens Biggest Pet & Family Friendly Restaurant In The West 
The largest pet and family-friendly restaurant on the West side? We checked out the new Canopy Jurong Lake Gardens following the reopening of Chinese Garden and being easties, this whole development in the west is awesome! Indoor and outdoor dining here and you get your familiar brunch fares like Truffle Fries and Avocado Croast, a toasted croissant filled with guacamole, poached eggs, rocket leaves, and cheese. This is an all-day dining concept, so it goes all the way from breakfast to late-night bites. 

Address: 70 Yuan Ching Road, #01-02, Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore 619675 

Yang Ming Seafood Opens At VivoCity 
Popular homegrown live seafood restaurant Yang Ming Seafood just opened at VivoCity, and it is the largest of their three outlets so far. An extensive range of seafood cooked in almost 100 ways with 73 styles of live seafood, 14 styles of fresh squid and fish, seven styles of dry seafood and more. Other than Yang Ming’s signature dishes, there are also new store-exclusive dishes which include the likes of the Fragrant Crispy Rice Crab, Basil Sauce Live Prawns and Milky Sea Prawns, Braised Whole Tripe & Brisket, Dry Braised Pork Cubes, and Chicken Broth with Baby Cabbage. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-158/159 VivoCity, Singapore 098585 

Madame Fan Unveils New À La Carte Menu 
The Cantonese restaurant at The NCO Club just revamped its menu recently and we have a couple of favourites. The Assorted Seafood and Tofu Rice comes with soft silky tofu and the texture of the rice is awesome. The Fruity Garlic Black Char Siew has a good balance of sweetness and tenderness, while the Marinated Free-Range Chicken in Chinese Herbs should delight protein lovers. If you love your fish, we also enjoyed the Poached Xin Hui Tangerine Peel Yellow Croaker Fish in Salt Water along with celery and shallot oil – really fresh, simple in flavours yet delicious. 

Address: 32 Beach Road, The NCO Club, Singapore 189764

Pete’s Place Reopens At The Grand Hyatt Singapore
The new space is a complete overhaul from its previous rustic look. Meats to expect include the Bistecca alla Griglia, a 1kg Australian bone in rib-eye steak with Tuscany rub along with sautéed broccolini, a glorious meat good to share for a few pax. For pasta, the Risotto Gamberi e Melone is the crowd’s favourite where the arborio risotto with rock melon is topped with fresh, red prawn tartare along crispy cappers. Conclude the meal with Pete’s Tiramisu where the chef serves it tableside by scooping each serving off a big plate for a dramatic ending. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Singapore 228211 

New Autumn Menu At Yakiniquest 
The Japanese Yakiniku restaurant located at Mandarin Gallery launched its new Autumn Menu and it is a good value menu to say the least. The Signature “Yakisuki” is one of our favourite courses, where it features the centre of sirloin and is a specially seasoned premium cut of meat. It is presented in a sukiyaki-style, where you dip the grilled meat into the raw egg. The Tare seasoned premium cuts course reminded us of our trip to Takayama. Coined as “Houba Yaki” which pays tribute to a local cuisine of the Hida Region, it is a dish prepared by grilling miso, premium wagyu and veggies on a single leaf of the Japanese Magnolia (Houba). We love the combination of Rump cut and Tomo Sansuku (Tri-Tip Steak which is part of the round tip from beef thigh) is very flavourful. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 333A Orchard Road Mandarin Gallery, #04-08/09/10, Singapore 238897

Syip At Farrer Park Reopened With Revamped Space And Menu 
The popular cafe along the North-East line reopened last month after a complete revamp of its interior. Expect a cosier and warmer tone mood as compared to its previous bright skylight design, along with new dishes on its menu such as Crab Sando with Ikura, Creamy Chicken Scrambled Egg Croissant, Maple Parmesan Tater Tots, Truffle Steak Risotto, French Toast, and funky beverage option like Strawberry Bergamot Matcha Foam, Maple Espresso Sea Salt Foam, and Matcha selections using matcha from Malaysia’s famous Niko Neko. 

Address: 79 Owen Road, Singapore 218895 

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