New Restaurants

The House Chungdam
The latest kid on the block on Duxton Road opening this week is The House Chungdam, a new contemporary Korean barbecue dining concept in a shophouse setting. There are two distinct Korean grilling experiences here – a traditional charcoal grill at the bar counter seats for an authentic flavour, or the modern gas-powered iron plate grill at the regular tables. This is also the only Korean restaurant in Singapore offering both methods at the moment, where the grilled Cotesal Boneless Short Rib is delicious. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 72 Duxton Road, Singapore 089531

Oriental Kopi Singapore 
Located on level two of Bugis Junction, Oriental Kopi Singapore is the latest food craze in town in the past week. Originally from Malaysia, this is the brand’s first overseas venture where the menu in Singapore is the same as Malaysia. It is an extensive food menu where the brand is known for its award-winning and record-breaking egg tarts, full- bodied Nanyang-style coffee, and authentic Nanyang cuisine. The Oriental Signature Nasi Lemak is our favourite. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: Bugis Junction, #02-50, 200 Victoria Street, Singapore 188021 

Carlitos
The newest addition to the buzzing Joo Chiat enclave is Carlitos, a neighbourhood Spanish tapas restaurant by chefs Carlos Montobbio of Esquina and Antonio Miscellaneo of La Bottega, and a collaboration between Ebb & Flow Group and Unlisted Collection. There are over 30 types of tapas from different Spanish cities big and small make up the menu from the price of S$8, each crafted by Chef Carlos based on his favourite memories of tapas bars in Spain. For wine, there are over 30 exclusive labels starting from S$58. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 350 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427598

Vitis Wine Bar and Bistro
A new addition to Duo Galleria in Bugis, Vitis Wine Bar and Bistro is the newest dining and drinking concept in town founded by Gary Low, former head sommelier at top restaurants in Singapore like Jaan by Kirk Westaway and Burnt Ends. It touts itself as the first wine bar in the world to solely focus on Asian wines and Asian winemakers. One PSA I feel the need to inform everyone is the awesome Social Hour deal from 5pm to 7pm (weekends included) where you can enjoy selected wines by the glass at S10. This includes the NY Penfolds X Thienot Rose, Champagne, France as well. Selected lights bites are also priced at S$10 each during this time period. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 7 Fraser Street, #01-46/47, Duo Galleria, Singapore 189356 

Sensu 
Located in the buzzing Keong Saik Road, Sensu is a new contemporary Japanese restaurant which took over the space of what used to be Kagayaki by Ishigaki Yoshida. Sensu is helmed by Chef Shang Jhi, with over a decade of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens like Joel Robuchon, Les Amis, JAAN, and La Dame de Pic. The menu is a mix of tasting menus and ala carte dishes, which is great since it caters to a wider audience. Signature dishes from their ala carte menu include the likes of Black Truffle Chicken Wings, Sakura Ebi Fritter and Uni & Sakura Ebi Capellini.  [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 27 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089134 

About Coffee Co.
Located in Katong Shopping Centre, the few days old About Coffee Co. breaths a new lease of life to the rustic Katong Shopping Centre. It is a minimalist coffeeshop which specialises in filter coffee using coffee beans from around the world such as Thailand and Colombia. It also carries their homemade Kuehs along with a small selection of pastries.

Address: 865 Mountbatten Road, #01-29 Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844

Cafe Wabi Sabi Joo Chiat
Located in the heart of Joo Chiat Road taking over the space of the now-defunct Cafe Natsu, this is Cafe Wabi Sabi second outlet after their first in Everton Park. The spacious setting focuses on Japanese inspired dishes like Donburi, Sando, Soba and more. It is an extensive menu and if you love Japanese food in a casual setting, this is one spot to bookmark.

Address: 283 Joo Chiat Road, #01-00, Singapore 427537

Buzzing Restaurants

Cheng Hoo Thian Teochew Restaurant’s Unbeatable 7th Anniversary Menu
The ongoing limited time 7^th Anniversary Menu at this traditional Teochew restaurant in Boon Keng is such a good value, priced at S$690 nett for ten pax with eight dishes. The brand dates back to 1930 and is now run by second generation owner, and you can expect premium dishes on the special menu such as cold crab, suckling pig, pomfret, double-boiled chicken soup, and more! [Read more here for our full review]

Address: Blk 34 Whampoa West, #01-27, Singapore 330034 

New Menu At Aniba
You might not have noticed the secret entrance to Aniba as you walk along the Singapore River in Raffles Place, where the contemporary Middle Eastern-Mediterranean restaurant is located. With access via a private lift at 6 Battery Road, it is a whole new world as we stepped into Aniba. The new menu at Aniba is an exploration of Middle Eastern-Mediterranean cuisines and flavours with a touch of Asian influences. The menu is fairly straightforward where you choose from the nibbles to the hot and cold dishes. For the beverage program, it is helmed by Edwin Tan who is formerly from Sago House, where the cocktail list is pretty innovative. [Read more here for our full review]

Address: 6 Battery Road, #05-03, Singapore 049909 

Petit Pain Reopens At Joo Chiat Place
After a short hiatus from its previous location at Joo Chiat Road, one of our favourite bakeries in Singapore Petit Pain has reopened at 17 Joo Chiat Place. It is still the same minimalist shop with no dine-in seats and is purely for takeaways. That said, it is a more extensive array of bakes with new items at the counter such as brioche with hazelnut and financiers to name a few. The pro tip is to head here before its opening hours as most items are sold out fast.

Address: 17 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427747

The Best Italian Restaurants To Check Out In Singapore | From Pizzas To Pastas, And More
2024 is the year of Italian restaurants in Singapore where we see many Italian concepts opened, from pizzas to pastas. There is Casa Vostra, a collaboration between Chef-Owner Antonio Miscellanio of La Bottega and Ebb & Flow Group; the casual concept Locanda by One Michelin starred Buona Terra; new Italian cuisine Le Pristine Singapore located at one of the most anticipated hotel reopening this year at the Grand Hyatt Singapore; and more. We have it all summarised. [Read more here for our full review]

The Most Beautiful Restaurants To Check Out In Singapore
We are always on the lookout for beautiful restaurants to check out in Singapore, be it for a birthday or any celebratory meals. As new concepts opened in 2024 with the likes of Asu, a ‘Progressive Asian Cuisine’ restaurant located within Labrador Nature Reserve;  Le Pristine Singapore within the Grand Hyatt Singapore; or Sushisamba with a sweeping view of the city; and more. [Read more here for our full review]

Dining Guide To New Bahru
The hippest new dining spot in Singapore in 2024? That has to be New Bahru, a food and lifestyle destination in Singapore by The Lo & Behold Group. It is not merely dining concepts under The Lo & Behold Group such as The Coconut Club, Bar Bon Funk and Kotuwa, but it is also a congregation of quality dining concepts such as Le Clos — Deli & Wine House, Dearborn, Odem, and more. [Read more here for our full review]

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