New Restaurants

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Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa 
Located at Shaw Centre, I tried the newly opened Michelin Selected Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa from Nagoya which just made its debut in Singapore. With roots tracing back to Nakasho Shoten, a heritage family business and renowned unagi wholesaler since 1932, the brand brings over 90 years of expertise. The restaurant uses live unagi, where it is seared over binchotan charcoal a la minute. After grilling, the unagi is immediately immersed in the house tare sauce, a closely guarded recipe honed over generations. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: Shaw Centre, #01-12, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208 

Sapoto 
Say hello to Sapoto – the newest yakitori omakase spot in Tanjong Pagar. The Japanese restaurant located at level two of Amara Hotel in Tanjong Pagar is helmed by the former head chef of the popular Shirokane Tori-Tama, and is by the same team behind Sushi Yujo and Shinrai. Sapoto offers good value menus, with lunch omakase starting from just S$48 and dinner from S$98. The menu is goes by omakase set menus where you can expect dishes like chutoro carpaccio, uni truffle brioche, truffle chawanmushi, and more. That said, the highlight is still the yakitori, with skewers like chicken thigh with leek, innards, crispy tebasaki, tsukune dipped in creamy egg yolk, and more. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, #02-26, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539 

Belimbing
From the team behind The Coconut Club comes Belimbing, a New-Gen Singaporean restaurant led by Magic Square and Naked Finn alum, Marcus Leow. The name of the restaurant Belimbing takes reference from an often overlooked indigenous fruit – a metaphor for the hidden potential of Singaporean cuisine.  Belimbing offers a 4-course menu (S$88) for dinner, a 2-course menu (S$58) for lunch and limited à la carte selection offered exclusively at lunch. The menu is designed for sharing, where you can expect local cuisine reimagines in a modern context. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 269A Beach Road, Singapore 199546 

Humo 
Located along Keong Saik Road, Humo is a new Spanish Izakaya restaurant by the same group AC Concepts which is also behind Nomada and Cenzo. The space of Humo exhibits Spanish and Japanese elements and it is casual spot which tries to combine both a traditional izakaya and a tapas bar together. The menu is straightforward and is organized into cold and hot tapas, protein, rice and dessert. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 21 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089128 

Jeonpo Meat Shop
Located along the intersection of McCallum Street and Telok Ayer Street is the newly opened Jeonpo Meat Shop, a Korean BBQ restaurant by the same team behind Seoul Noodle Shop and Tonshou. The name Jeonpo is inspired by  Jeonpo Cafe Street, a vibrant and popular destination located in the Seomyeon area of Busan, South Korea. Jeonpo Meat Shop also has presence in Hong Kong, and this is their first Singapore outlet. Ala carte and set menus are available, and the highlight is definitely K-BBQ. For lunch, bibimbap and various soup with rice are also available where the dishes are mostly priced below S$20. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 21 McCallum Street, #01-03, 04, 05, 06, Singapore 069047 

La Terrace
Tucked just behind French neo-brasserie Claudine, there is a new dining concept by Chef Julien Royer and The Lo & Behold Group. Meet La Terrace, a new casual concept located at the backyard of Claudine. I honestly would not mind if my backyard looks like this as the setting feels like I am in the countryside of France.  The menu is a concise selection of cold and hot plates, along with a main course, and desserts. The menu extends Claudine’s approachable French fare, featuring shareable plates alongside a laid-back drinks programme focused on curated gins. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 39C Harding Road, Singapore 249541 

Tempura Ensei
Another new dining spot in Palais Renaissance other than Mare Hachikyo Singapore which I visited recently. Meet Tempura Ensei, a new Edo-style tempura restaurant located at the basement of the mall. It is a minimalist and intimate counter seating with an open kitchen centred around the cooking pot where you can watch each tempura being prepared and fried. The restaurant’s unique tempura technique begins with a thin batter made from premium cold-stored Tomizawa Super Violet flour, chilled water, and eggs. The omakase menus include Lunch Omakase at S$128++ per person and Dinner Omakase from S$188++ per person. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 390 Orchard Road, Palais Renaissance, B1-06/07, Singapore 238871 

Station by Kotuwa
Opened just last month at 21 Boon Tat Street, Station by Kotuwa is a dynamic offshoot of Sri Lankan restaurant Kotuwa, paying homage to Chef Rishi Naleendra’s heritage. While still celebrating Sri Lankan flavors, Station distinguishes itself with new, exclusive offerings tailored specifically to this venue, with a distinct menu, atmosphere, and vibe. The a la carte menu allows flexibility where you can build your meals from the selection of snacks (from S$7), starters (from S$14), mains (from S$22), sides and condiments (from S$4), as well as desserts (from $12). For the undecided, go for the Station Feast (S$68 per person), a set of must-haves put together by the team. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 21 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620 

Buzzing Restaurants

Refreshed Menu At Pulsii French Bistro & Bar 
I only discovered Pulsii French Bistro & Bar recently even though it was opened last August. Located along the buzzing Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar a few doors down from Tonshou, it used to be called Pulsii Woodfire Restaurant & Bar and its new name is a rebrand, in addition to their refreshed menu which now focuses on a selection of small plates and mains at wallet-friendly prices. Helmed by Chef Daisuke Yoshikawa who has his expertise in French and Japanese cuisine, dishes start from wallet-friendly S$6 and you can expect the use of mainly Japanese ingredients along with French culinary techniques of cooking. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 55 Tras Street, Singapore 07899

Omakase @ Stevens
The Michelin Guide restaurant along Stevens Road launched their new Spring Menu and it is excellent. The meal started with a Hassun of Maguro, Amaebi and Wagyu; before proceeding to a Lobster course and a Cherry Blossom Trout. The main course which features Wagyu beef from Kagoshima is a tender and flavourful profile, followed by a delicious Donabe.

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

Zuicho Singapore Celebrates First Anniversary With New Special Menu 
In celebration of their newly awarded Michelin star for Zuicho Macau and its first anniversary, Zuicho Singapore is launching a special dinner menu from S$250. Helmed by Chef Kenji Takahashi, who previously owned and operated Yoshifuku, his acclaimed Ginza restaurant which earned Michelin stars for 9 consecutive years. The Japanese Kappo omakase restaurant offers a splendid view of Singapore’s skyline from the main dining room and private dining rooms. Dishes to expect from the lunch Irodori menu (S$250++) include the likes of Grilled Amadai Crispy Fish Tail, Bainiku (Plum sauce); Hotpot – Grouper, Mountain Veg, Bambu Shoot, Somen; Takikomi Rice – Spanish Jack, Salmon Roe (Ikura), and more. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: Mandarin Oriental, 5 Raffles Avenue, Level 3, Singapore 039797

Yuè at Aloft Launches A La Carte Zi Char Buffet From S$29.90++ Per Person
It is a special 1-for-1 promotion, from S$29.90++ per pax (U.P. from S$59.80++ per pax), where every table will be treated to a free serving of Crab with Creamy Milk and Salted Egg Lime Sauce and Duck Confit. Located within Aloft Singapore Novena, Yuè at Aloft’s a la carte zi char buffet has more than 20 dishes including the likes of Crispy Baby Squid, Sweet Shrimp Paste and Ground Peanut; Pork, Pineapple, Orange Popping Candy, Sweet and Sour; Spring Chicken, Luzhou Laojiao Zisha Tequila; Limpeh Signature Bee Hoon, and more. 

Address: 16 Ah Hood Road Aloft Singapore, West Wing, Singapore 329982

Basilico’s La Cucina Storica Weekend Brunch 
The spotlight is on the Kingdom of Sardegna, featuring authentic dishes from Sardegna, Liguria, Piemonte, and Val D’Aosta. Expect an expansive selection across multiple live stations, including the carving station where there is the Porceddu, a slow-roasted suckling pig that is a traditional Sardinian specialty, live pasta station serving hand-rolled Trofie with Pesto alla Genovese, and Italian desserts like Vermouth and Prosecco-infused Zabaione. 

Address: Basilico, Level 2, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715

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