New Restaurants

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Sophia
Previously The Astor Grill, the newest dining concept at The St. Regis Singapore is Sophia, a new restaurant concept for modern Italian dining.  It is an extensive menu and the flavours at Sophia are inspired from across 11 regions of Italy by Chef de Cuisine Angelo Sergio. Apart from its extensive a la carte menu, two and three-course set lunch menus start from S$42++ and S$58++ respectively from Mondays to Saturday. For beverages, the wine list spans across 70 artisanal labels across Italy.  [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 29 Tanglin Road, The St. Regis Singapore, Singapore 247911 

Temper
A new hotspot has opened in Tanjong Pagar. Located at Mondrian Singapore Duxton, Temper is a 4,000 sqft wine room and cocktail lounge by Ebb & Flow Group. The interior design of Temper takes on raw materials, sculptural geometry, and the ambience is softened by moody light. Executive Chef Nicolas Tam of three-time one-Michelin-starred Willow and Head Chef Ronald Sim (previously from Burnt Ends and Candlenut) curated the food menu. The wine programme is led by Wine Director Roberto Duran (formerly of 67 Pall Mall), anchored by a cellar of over 2,100 bottles from more than 30 countries. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: Mondrian Singapore Duxton, 83 Neil Road, #01-07, Singapore 089813 

Il Toro Woodfire Grill
Another new exciting concept has opened at Gemmill Lane after La Vache!, where I checked out Il Toro Woodfire Grill by AC Concepts, touted as a modern Italian woodfire grill with a distinct Australian soul helmed by Chef Drew Nocente. This is also the same group behind restaurants like Cenzo, Chicco Pasta Bar and Nomada.  The concept here is cooking over flame where 90% of the cooking is done over the woodfire grill. The menu is designed around a series of starters and the meats where you can expect prime cuts of beef to seafood and sides. You can choose to do ala carte orders or opt for the Chefs Feast (S$118) which features a selection of dishes & cuts.   [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 18 Gemmill Lane, Singapore 069255 

Restaurant 錦軒 Cougar Lee 
 Located at Tras Street, Restaurant 錦軒 Cougar Lee is quite an under the radar concept which I only realise its existence recently. It is an intimate private kitchen concept which showcases Chef Ethan Lee’s experience in European kitchens combined with his roots in a family-run Beijing restaurant. You can expect some bold reinterpretation of Chinese culinary traditions. The extensive menu presents Chinese dishes elevated with European influences, highlighting premium and housemade ingredients. You can expect inventive “tapas-style” small plates, main courses, and curated multi-course meals. Signature highlights include Lee’s Steamed Roasted Iberico Pork “Siu Mai”, Foie Gras Terrine Wrapped in Filo Foil, Homemade Ngoh Hiang, and more.  [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 61 Tras Street, Singapore 079000 

Maxi Coffee Bar  
Brand new space for one of our favourite coffee shops in Singapore. Maxi Coffee Bar is now at 64 Club Street where it takes on a back-alley spot with three sections: a foyer area at the entrance for ordering, a filter coffee room with bar seats and tables; and an outdoor pet-friendly space. Coffee is as good as I remember it to be, and the good thing is that the savoury menu has expanded too. Expect the likes of sandwiches, toasts and bakes like banana bread with butter to go with your coffee.  

Address: 64 Club Street, Singapore 069438 

Tsujiri Premium Tanjong Pagar 
Located just beside Champion Bolo Bun, this new Japanese cafe spot spans across three levels. The first level is where you order while the second level is the main dining space which is inspired by Japanese garden theme and wooden interior. The attic level is where you get a tatami-style dining. The menu is quite extensive, and it focuses on matcha desserts, warabimochi and parfaits.  

Address: 94 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088515 

Buzzing Restaurants

Ki-sho 葵匠 Welcomes New Head Chef Taro & Revamped Space
Located along Scotts Road, Ki-sho 葵匠 is an eleven seater kappo-style omakase restaurant which is now helmed by Chef Taro Takayama. It is a revamped space since it reopened recently after Chef Taro joined the team and now spots a sleek and elegant dark theme interior. It is a brand new menu which reflects seasonal ingredients. Courses start from S$160 for a 6-course lunch. This includes a seasonal appetiser platter, seasonal sashimi, choice of main (fish or add-on S$30 for beef), donabe rice, and two desserts. The more luxurious 7-course menu is at S$280, available for both lunch and dinner. This includes dashi of the day, cold appetiser, sashimi, seasonal items, Tottori Wagyu or seasonal fish, donabe rice, and fruits. [Read more here for our full review] 

Address: 29 Scotts Road, Singapore 228224

New Exquisite Lobster & Sri Lankan Crab Delicacies At Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant  
An awesome new theme menu which features the Cantonese restaurant’s Lobster & Sri Lankan Crab delicacies, available from 1 October until 31 December 2025. Expect dishes like Baked Crab in Foie Gras and White Pepper Sauce, as well as handcrafted dim sum (which are also very exquisitely presented) such as the Crispy Crab Meat Puff with Glass Noodle and Chinese Parsley, Minced Lobster Dumpling with Gold Leaf and Lobster Siew Mai with Crab Roe and Minced Pork. Other delicious creations include the protein packed Sautéed Minced Lobster Meat with Shrimp Roe, Egg White and Diced Asparagus Lettuce; and the Wok-Fried Lobster with Onion in Green Peppercorn Sauce! 

Address: 320 Orchard Road, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Singapore 238865

Shang Palace Presents Hairy Crab Indulgence  
From 20 October to 30 November 2025, Executive Chinese Chef Daniel Cheung unveils a limited-time menu featuring a six-course set menu and an exquisite à la carte selection that pays homage to the art of Cantonese cuisine while celebrating the rich, golden essence of hairy crab sourced from Taihu Lake. Expect refined creations such as Steamed Hairy Crab with Ginger Tea, Sautéed Lobster and Winter Melon topped with Crab Roe, and Baked Lobster and Hairy Crab Meat in Shell with Puff Pastry. 

Address: 22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Singapore, Singapore 258350 

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Presents AKI 秋 Afternoon Tea In Collaboration With Award-Winning Guest Chef Makoto Arami 
Available from 10 October to 30 November 2025, the new AKI 秋Afternoon Tea takes place at The Courtyard where you can expect savoury creations like Sansho Miso Yaki Nasu Madeleine, a bite-sized madeleine topped with smoky grilled eggplant and shaved parmesan; the luxurious looking AMI Signature Caviar Choux, filled with Japanese-style egg mayonnaise and topped with Nomad caviar; Burrata Cheese and Parma Ham Sando with Smoked Salmon Tarte; Tomato Tartelette using cherry tomatoes and 24-months-aged parmigiano on a crisp sable. Sweet treats include the likes of Mont Blace to Black Forest, as well as Caramel Banana Mousse and Strawberry Pistachio Tarte. ⁣  

Address: 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Singapore 049178

Song Yue’s New ‘Taste of Hakka’ Menu 
From 29 September to 31 December 2025, Song Yue presents “Taste of Hakka 客家之味” – a limited-time promotional menu showcasing the heart of Hakka culinary traditions through a carefully curated selection of time-honoured dishes. Highlights include the likes of Traditional Hakka Salt Baked Chicken, Wok-Fried Abacus Beads, and Lobster in Superior Broth with Hakka Sweet Rice Wine. The dishes are all very hearty and communal which is befitting for small or big group gatherings. 

Address: 5 Stadium Walk, #01-38/39, Singapore 397693

Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar Fires Up Alfresco Yakiniku In The Heart Of Town 
Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar introduces Yakiniku Kurabu, a Japanese alfresco grill-at-table experience at Capitol Singapore. Enjoy an open-air BBQ with premium ingredients from premium meats such as Miyazaki Wagyu to fresh seafood and more. Pair the feast with a lively Happy Hour menu such as $8 Highballs, 50% off Oysters, and an Izakaya menu from $5 onwards. This is available daily from 5 pm till closing at Ka-EN Grill & Sushi Bar, Capitol Singapore. 

Address: 15 Stamford Road, #01-82 Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178906 

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