Best New Restaurants in Singapore 2024: May Foodie News Flash

Here are the best new restaurant and bar openings in Singapore in May 2024…

New restaurants are popping up all over town! Had your fill of kid-friendly cafes, Italian restaurants and dim sum? Then it’s time to explore some of the newest restaurants in Singapore with our guide. New restaurant Dirty Supper opens with edgy East London vibes. The only outpost of one Michelin-starred sushi restaurant, Sushi Ryujiro from Tokyo opens in Singapore; Chef X is a new 24-seater restaurant that spotlights home cooks on rotation; Frankie & Fern’s is a hidden rooftop cafe and more! Keep your finger on the pulse of the hottest best new restaurants in Singapore with this list!

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New Restaurants in Singapore: May 2024

EDITOR’s PICK!
1. Dirty Supper: new restaurant, dinner-only 

Dirty Supper is a fun new restaurant housed within the iconic Hua Bee Restaurant by night (by day, the 90-year-old noodle house takes over). If you’re after a restaurant with East London vibes (in the heat of summer) Dirty Supper is where it’s at. It’s a little grungy and edgy (read there’s atmosphere). Chef-Owner Peter Smit is passionate about grilling and whole-animal cooking and as such, expect dishes to sell out and the menu to change depending on the produce available for the day) Sit up close to the action at the counter if you can take the grill-heat and want to chat with the chef (there are only two seats here so it’s a coveted spot). Start with snacks like Smoked Mackerel ($18) with fried chicken skin terrine, Raw Prawn ($24) with black lime, pickled chili (and prawns farmed in Tanjong Pagar!), then move on to Aged Duck Breast with Beer Pickled Figs ($38) and BBQ Squid, Pork Fat Relish, Pickled Tomato ($36). Or opt for the “Dirty Feast” Menu ($88++) and let them feed you. Part of the Unlisted Collection, Dirty Supper is one to watch!

Dirty Supper, 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-19, Singapore 162078

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2. Sushi Ryujiro Singapore: one Michelin-starred sushi

The first and only outpost of one Michelin-starred sushi restaurant, Sushi Ryujiro from Tokyo opens in Singapore! The new restaurant under Les Amis Group is helmed by Singapore-based head chef Naruki Ikeda. There’s a 6-month waitlist for chef-owner Ryujiro Nakamura’s Sushi Ryujiro Tokyo so if you can nab a seat at Sushi Ryujiro Singapore you can expect many of the same dishes. It’s all about exceptional ingredients with seafood flown in five times a week from Japan such as tuna from Yamayuki, one of the top tuna dealers in Tokyo’s Toyosu market. Only set menus are available Lunch is $188++ and $288++; dinner is $288++ and $388++. When Ryujiro Nakamura visits, four times a year (or more if he finds a local girlfriend Chef jokes), the Chef Visit Menu will be $488++.

Sushi Ryujiro Singapore, 1 Scotts Road, #01-19 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208

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3. Chef X: new restaurant project spotlights home cooks

Chef X is a brand new initiative from Far East Organization. The new restaurant space at Clarke Quay Central seats just 24 and gives budding home-based chefs a platform to showcase their culinary talents in a fully equipped commercial F&B. Similar to their Baker X concept, each resident chef will helm the restaurant for four or eight weeks. It’s a great opportunity for those new to the industry to see if they have what it takes (so go easy on them diners!) and you may just stumble on a new fave cuisine. Kicking off the project is Royaleys Smoky Boat (26 April to 21 Jun 2024) offering banana leaf rice parcels topped with fish, prawns, soybean or chicken and accompanied by vegetable sides. Wanting Kimchi (1 July to 26 Augst 2024) will showcase her naturally fermented kimchi and banchan, followed by Popo’s Kitchen (5 September to 30 Oct 2024) with ‘grandma style’ Chinese dishes.

Chef X, 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Clarke Quay Central, #03-103/104 Singapore 059817 

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4. Frankie & Fern’s: new rooftop cafe

Frankie & Fern’s is a hidden rooftop cafe in Holland Village. If you haven’t spotted it and you live in the area, you’d be forgiven. It’s hidden on the fourth floor of Holland Village Shopping Centre. This light-filled cafe does brunch until 4pm offering up dishes like Frankie’s Breakfast ($26), of scrambled eggs, kale with feta, bacon and sausages; Fern’s Avocado Toast ($19) and the Roasted Short Rib Toast ($22) (go early for this as it often sells out by midday). If you’re here for dinner on Fridays through Sundays only, try the Grilled Tiger Prawns ($19) or Baby Squid with Aioli ($14), Butternut Pumpkin Rigatoni ($26) or if you’re feeling flush, the Short Ribs ($78).

Frankie & Fern’s, Holland Road Shopping Centre #04-03, 211 Holland Ave, #04-03, Singapore 278967

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New Restaurants in Singapore: April 2024

Griglia Katong: new restaurant in the East

Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen opens its second location, this time in the East. New restaurant Griglia Katong offers its signature charcoal-grilled Italian fare like the 30-day dry-aged Porterhouse “Fiorentina” and suckling pig porchetta cooked on the custom-made iron cast charcoal grill. The new menu is filled with offerings that celebrate Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage and great care has been taken to source much of the ingredients direct from Italy. Start with Heirloom Tomatoes Carpaccio, freshly sourced from Sicily then move on to the moreish Fusilli Monograno Felice with crab and Calabrian spice, ‘Nduja. Other highlights include the wonderful Whole Spanish Turbot best enjoyed with a side of Kale in white balsamico and Potato Purée with horseradish. We usually always save room for Tiramisu (and this spot’s hazelnut rendition is great) but you must try their dessert cocktail Sgroppino – lemon sorbet topped with Prosecco!

Griglia Katong, 139 East Coast Road, Sigapore, 428829

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Shinrai: new Japanese restaurant

EDITOR’S PICK!
Kee’s: new restaurant by Chef Andrew Walsh

Kee’s is a new restaurant by Culinary Director Michelin-starred Andrew Walsh and Executive Chef Iswardy Hamzah. We love that it really doesn’t feel like a hotel concept despite being the in-house restaurant of new heritage boutique hotel 21 Carpenter. The kitchen is on display at the back, while the moody-lit restaurant is cleverly designed (by award-winning architectural firm WOHA) to have different seating offerings from high tables to cosy booths and larger tables for corporate groups. The menu is a varied mix of modern European and Pan-Asian dishes. Highlights include the Tuna Tartare ($18) with Vietnamese coconut dressing and crunchy puffed quinoa, the stunning Beetroot Burrata ($20) and the Shrimp Cocktail ($18) served with prawn crackers. A standout is the Pepper Crusted Ribeye Steak ($40) the meat served medium rare is melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfectly complemented by the creamy peppercorn sauce. We’d happily have a girls’ dinner or date night here and we’ll certainly be back to check out the great value set lunch $36++/$40++ for 2 or 3 courses.

Kee’s, 21 Carpenter Street, Tel: (+65) 6373 6985 

New Restaurants in Singapore: March 2024

EDITOR’S PICK!
Air: hot new restaurant in Dempsey

Air is one of the newest restaurants in Dempsey, and it’s a beaut! Air, short for Awareness, Impact and Responsibility, is a restaurant that also encompasses a cooking school, research space and garden farm. Established by celeb chefs Matthew Orlando and Will Goldfarb, and entrepreneur Ronald Akili (co-founder of Potato Head in Bali), Air has a mission: to inspire thought about food. However, what they won’t be doing is preaching the hows and whys to you (unless you ask, then they’ll happily fill you in!). To get to Air, you’ll walk along a long wooden walkway that curves up into Dempsey’s lush greenery, where their herb and fruit farm is being nurtured to feed the restaurant. Plans are afoot for fun happenings on the lawn, and there’s seating on the steps but most will gravitate to the cooler indoors.

The menu is short and indeed thought-provoking. Only one meat (duck) and lots of fish and vegetable offerings. Start with Fermented Cassava Bread and Mushroom “XO” Butter ($16), then tuck into White Fish Ceviche with green mango, Kenari nut milk and emping crisps ($29). For mains, share Crispy Oyster Mushrooms with pickled chillies ($30) a moreish dish that almost mimics fried chicken. The star of the show is the Whole Coral Grouper ($46). It’s not a whole fish served as you’d imagine. Instead, the fish head is made into a smoked rillette and served with lavish crackers (made from pressure-cooked fish bones), while the filet is confited and topped with black garlic vinaigrette. For dessert, don’t miss The Whole Papaya ($18) – panna cotta with papaya jam and shaved papaya skin granite topped with dried papaya seeds — one of the most unique desserts we’ve ever tried!

Air, 25B Dempsey Road, Singapore, Tel: +(65) 8228-1528

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Tamba: stylish new African restaurant and bar

Tamba is the sister restaurant of the renowned Kafe Utu, the first African restaurant in Singapore. You’ll first see the red-earth-inspired exterior walls, and as you walk up the painstakingly decorated staircase (that is reminiscent of the mud architecture of Africa), you’ll emerge into a low-lit dining room with a cocktail bar that’s both glamorous and cosy. It feels like you’ve stepped into someone’s rather extravagant home with a dining area that can only seat around 20 guests. The drop-dead gorgeousness of the decor is what will stay with you. Tamba pays homage to owner Kurt’s late brother who was West African, and the restaurant’s decor is a warm celebration of African heritage and style. Don’t miss a peak in the washrooms to spy the lurking crocodile! The menu features homemade bread with Tapalapa, smoked bacon butter and ricotta goat cheese topped with smoked honey, Jollof Rice with Chicken and the highlight, a Prawn Pepper Soup, a Nigerian staple that’s got a real kick to it. Tamba also boasts a cocktail program composed of African spirits and led by GM Joma Rivera, previously from Kafe Utu and 28 Hong Kong Street.

Tamba, Reserve here, 101 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089964

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New Restaurants in Singapore: February 2024

Torno Subito: new Italian at Como Dempsey

Italian chef Massimo Bottura, of three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana fame, has put on a few pop-ups in Singapore over the years but his first restaurant here, Torno Subito, has now opened at Como Dempsey. This is the first outpost of the one-Michelin-starred Dubai flagship. Executive chef Alessio Pirozzi, from Abruzzo, Italy will be cooking hand-made pasta ($36 – $48), seafood and meat dishes, as well as wood-fired pizzas ($32 – $58) if you’re going a la carte, but there’s also a six-course set menu to explore.

Torno Subito, 26 Dempsey Rd, #01-02, Singapore 249686

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Roia: new restaurant in Botanics

Roia is the newest restaurant to open within the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Set within the E.J.H Corner House, Roia offers fine dining French cuisine with a focus on the flora found in the Botanic Gardens from where they source key herbs and flowers. Chef Priyam Chatterjee offers a six-course ($188 per person) and eight-course ($288 per person) menu. Roia is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday.

Roia, E.J.H Corner House, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569

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Jiak Kim House: mod Asian new restaurant

A new restaurant by The Brewerkz Group, Jiak Kim House is located in a 1920s conservation warehouse that formerly housed the iconic Zouk Singapore. Modern Asian cuisine is the name of the game here. Dishes include Tingkat of Memories ($36) featuring four snacks served in a traditional four-tier “tingkat”, Beef Tongue-to-Tail ($42), and Opeh Leaf Laksa Fettucine ($42), which comprises an assortment of fish, mussels, prawns, sambal and pasta hidden in an opeh leaf.

Jiak Kim House, 5 Jiak Kim Street, #01-16/17, Singapore 169426

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New Restaurants in Singapore: January 2024

EDITOR’S PICK!
Hevel: new restaurant in Keong Saik

Hevel (by the peeps behind another hit restaurant Marcy’s) is a new restaurant on Keong Saik Road. Helmed by ex-Mandala Club head chef, Stefan Liau, Hevel is all about contemporary European cuisine in a cosy den-like setting. It’s all maroon and cherry wood tones with a Motown playlist and atmospheric lighting. On the set menu ($138++) you can expect a trio of snacks, sharing starters, a main and dessert. The menu is set to change quarterly but you might be nibbling on a Chicken Liver Mousse on Parmigiana Crisp, Banana Cashew Cream on Pastry and Trout Tartar on Milk Toast to whet your appetite. Next up, a comforting bowl of Chawanmushi style custard with Mussels, then sharing starters of Mackerel with Passionfruit, Bread with Smoked Butter and morsels of Potato Hash with Uni and Pickled Leeks. For mains, a choice of Porcini-rubbed Pork Presa or Grilled Short Rib followed by a tummy-filling bowl of Barley and Confit Duck. A lovely vibe, great service and interesting food will ensure a return visit once the menu changes. There’s a fun cocktail or wine pairing option to try too.

Hevel 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109

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Tribal: new modern Asian grill

Tribal is a new modern Asian grill by homegrown F&B company Ebb & Flow (of restaurants Sommer and Willow). Located within Mondrian Singapore Duxton, Tribal spotlights wood-fired cooking and familiar Asian flavours. Start with scallops in homemade XO sauce ($35) or Yellowtail Sashimi ($26) tossed in a bright Sarawakian-inspired dressing of chilli, garlic and kaffir lime. Mains feature wood-fired grilled meats such as Santori Organic Kampung Chicken ($42) with an Asian twist from the Gai Yang barbeque glaze, and seafood of Kymer Amok Prawns ($38) or Octopus with sambal bajak and papaya salad ($55). We were most taken with the sides of Purple Sweetcorn ($12) and the clever Celeriac Mille-Feuille dusted with macadamia ($14) as well as signature sharing rice pots with a nasi ulam base of fluffy Thai Jasmine rice with fresh aromatic vegetables and herbs in three variants: wild mushroom, Wagyu and seafood.

Tribal, #01-07, 83 Neil Road, Singapore 089813

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HighHouse: new restaurant-club

HighHouse has taken over the defunct 1-Altitude and Stellar restaurant and bar space in the CBD. This new day-to-night nightlife and culinary destination spans Levels 61 and 62 of One Raffles Place. One of the draws of this spot has always been the unparalleled views of the Singapore skyline, and HighHouse adds to the mix good music, cocktails and food. Wedge yourself in one of the plush booths or take up a window seating for breathtaking views of the Padang or Marina Bay. The menu encompasses small and large sharing plates such as Seafood Kokoda Ceviche, Whole Spanish Dover Sole and Sakura Pork Belly in Massaman Curry served with Sticky Rice.

HighHouse, 1 Raffles Place, #62-01, Singapore 048616

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Fireside: new restaurant at Quayside Isle

Fireside is a new restaurant bar concept by Panamericana, located in Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove. There’s an alfresco seating area streetside but you’re going to want to head upstairs to the main bar to sink into the plush seats overlooking the yachts or perch up at the glitzy cocktail bar that takes centre stage. The menu is designed with Small and Big plates so you can tuck into something hearty for lunch or dinner—think Beer Battered Snapper with Triple-Cooked Chips ($32), Whole Chicken ($52) or Australia Black Angus Ribeye, MBS 6+ 300g ($98) but we reckon this spot lends itself best to cocktails and bites. Whatever you do, don’t leave without trying the excellent Spice Spice Marg ($22) a heady cocktail of Codigo Blanco Tequila, Codigo Mezcal, Jalapeño and Cucumber juice, best washed down with the Sea Bream Crudo ($24) and Panamericana Sourdough ($8). If you’re in need of a private room know that they have an exclusive Tasting Room with a karaoke system and projector for those late-night lock-ins.

Fireside, 31 Ocean Way, #01-15 Quayside Isle, Singapore 098375

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Chicco Pasta Bar: new Italian restaurant

Chicco Pasta Bar is a buzzing new restaurant on Telok Ayer Street. It’s the new casual Italian spot by Australian-Italian Chef Drew Nocente of the upmarket restaurant Cenzo. At a weekday lunch this spot is crammed with hungry diners drawn by the affordable pricing and the lure of housemade pasta. Rigatoni with Guanciale, Egg & Pepper is just $18; Spaghetti with Clams and Pancetta is $18 while the priciest pasta on the menu is Mafaldine with Spanner Crab is $24 (and it’s well worth ordering!). As well as hearty plates of pasta there’s ‘Italian street food’ of Roasted Cauliflower with garlic chilli, Calamari Fritti and meatballs. At lunch there’s Housemade focaccia to mop up your pasta sauce, while at dinner Grill items are available from Australian Grass-fed Rib Eye to Lamb T-Bone. The Pistachio Tiramisu is worth saving room for.

Chicco Pasta Bar, 208 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068642. 

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Liberty Singapore: new smokehouse restaurant

Liberty Singapore is a new smokehouse restaurant in the CBD. This HK import blends Asian cuisine cooked with wood-fire techniques of a Texas-style barbecue. The menu has a fun East-meets-West vibe. Think Korean kalbi-marinated whole rib ($32/100g) smoked for 12 hours in cherry wood then slow-cooked and served with spring onion salad. Other dishes not to miss include the Short-Rib Dumplings ($22) in black vinegar and crispy chilli sauce, Prawn Tagliatelle ($32), the lighter Hamachi ($28) with mango Ponzu salsa, and the fun Corn-Rib ($16). This Whole Mexican white corn is fried, tossed in butter and curry spices — best eaten with your hands and dipped in the accompanying smoked hollandaise sauce.

If you have a sprout hater, order the Korean-inspired Noccham sauce brussels sprouts ($12), and they’ll soon be converts. And leave room for dessert of Apple Pie ($14), served with a scoop of 5 Spice Smoked Ice-Cream and a drizzle of caramel. To celebrate the launch of new restaurant Liberty Singapore, every diner is entitled to a $20 return voucher with a minimum spend of $100. If you’re celebrating your birthday, get 50% off one main course with every $150 spent.

Liberty Singapore, #01-04, Tower 2, Marina Bay Financial Centre, 10 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018983

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Kunthaville: New Sri Lankan Restaurant

Singapore only has a handful of Sri Lankan restaurants, so we were excited to hear about the opening of Kunthaville. Housed in a century-old colonial-style conserved shophouse, Kunthaville offers Ceylonese fine dining. The owner, self-taught cook, Kuntha, has a family tea estate in Sri Lanka and has been selling Ceylon tea since 1867. The Sri Lankan fare here revolves around the Ancient belief of the six facets that balance life… sweetness, bitterness, astringent, spiciness, saltiness and sourness. Unlike many other Sri Lankan restaurants, some dishes are plated individually rather than sharing style. Starters range from spicy Beetroot Cutlets ($12) with mango avocado salad to Roasted Butternut Pumpkin soup with ginger and turmeric.

A real highlight is the Gundappam ($14, pictured) made from fermented rice batter. These mini appams are spongier than the usual appams or hoppers making them fun to dip into the Coconut Chambal ($14). The main of Coconut Rice is accompanied by Dry Jack Fruit Curry, Green Beans, and a few different chambals ($28). At this point, you may or may not have noticed a lack of meaty dishes. We certainly didn’t miss it, as the flavours and textures are so interesting. Kunthaville is in fact largely vegan using coconut milk or chickpea milk instead of dairy, and there is no meat on the menu. The colonial-style setting is lovely, and we reckon this spot is worth checking out whether you have vegan friends to accommodate or just fancy some delicious Sri Lankan food in an upscale setting — there’s even a yoga room upstairs should you wish to have a wellness morning followed by lunch!

Kunthaville,  18 Veerasamy Rd, Level 1, Singapore 207326

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Dew by Whitegrass

Dew by Whitegrass, is the casual off-shoot of the MICHELIN-starred Whitegrass restaurant located next door within CHIJMES. It’s all about small plates of European fare with an Asian twist to complement the sake bar. Nibble on sashimi like Chef Smoked The Salmon and Hamachi On The Way ($22) and tuck into morsels of brioche topped with prosciutto and stracciatella cheese ($15). Other highlights include Hokkaido scallops with pickled tartar and lemon garlic soy sauce ($26) or for something heartier, the Yuzu Kosho Seaweed Pasta ($20). If you’re feeling flush, plump for one of the signature luxe items, the “R” IGA Ribeye, roasted IGA wagyu A4 rib eye with sauteed spinach and wasabi ($58). Swap your usual glass of vino for one of the curated selections of Sake labels, sourced directly from different prefectures in Japan.

Dew by Whitegrass, 30 Victoria St, #01-27A, Singapore 187996

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Ginkyō by Kinki

If you love Kinki Restaurant + Bar at Customs House, you’re going to want to know about Ginkyō [pronounced as ‘Geen-keo’] by the same group at the new mall One Holland Village. Ginkyō redefines the Japanese dining experience with dishes that are primarily Japanese but with a cosmopolitan twist. Highlights for us were all from the Raw kitchen — featuring seafood from Tokyo’s iconic Toyosu Market (Kinki fans never fear their signature Rock & Roll makis, which are on this menu too).

Start with the cute bite-sized Ginkyō Crispies like the Uni, Caviar, Ikura ($22) on crispy rice with edible gold flakes, the filling Kimchi Onigiri Arancini ($14) made with breaded fried rice balls stuffed with gorgonzola and kimchi aioli, then definitely order the Swordfish Ceviche ($19) of beautifully cut fish, avocado and piquant salsa, served alongside crispy rice crackers. There are plenty of meaty options from Hamburg Wagyu to yakitori too, all best washed down with fun cocktails.

Ginkyō by Kinki, One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Fireplace by Bedrock: New Grill Restaurant

Award-winning steakhouse Bedrock has a new open wood-fired grill concept, Fireplace by Bedrock within the new pet-friendly mall that everyone’s talking about, One Holland Village. The open kitchen takes centre stage, and as the concept is open fire cooking, there are lovely woody aromas as the meats are grilled. Highlights include the Dirty Duck ($48) sous vide Irish duck rubbed in aromatic spices and then grilled, and the 6 Hours Wood-Fired Crispy Pork Belly ($35 for 200g / $48 for 300g), sous vide overnight, then slow-cooked above the grill, so the meat is tender. There’s a wonderful smokiness, and the skin is super crispy.

Come with a group and order the Wagyu Tomahawk Steak (market price) or the 8-hour Wood-fired Roasted Whole Lamb ($38 for 200g / $50 for 300g), and don’t miss the delicious starters from Blistered Padron Peppers to oven-baked Bone Marrow Toast ($28) on a house-made toasted brioche. We love that they have a proper Kid’s Menu (no nuggets here), featuring dishes like Boneless Chicken Thigh ($15) with baked potatoes.

Fireplace by Bedrock, #03-27/28, One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748

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Jypsy: New Restaurant in the East

The second Jypsy outlet is set to open in January at the picturesque Parkland Green on the East Coast. This modern Japanese restaurant will also offer a brunch menu exclusively on weekends and public holidays from 8am – 4pm. Look out for dishes like Jypsy Big Breakfast ($29), the Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict ($26), the refreshing Green Tea Soba Salad ($19), the Wagyu Hamburger Steak Plate ($26), a hand-made Japanese-style beef patty and an array of Sando options. Jypsy Parkland Green will also introduce a special Kids Menu such as the Junior Plate ($15), featuring bolognese pasta and a side of crispy karaage bites, accompanied with an egg omelette and cucumber sushi roll. Jypsy Parkland Green opens on 3 January 2024.

Jypsy, Parkland Green, ​​920 ECP, Singapore 449875

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EDITOR’S PICK!
MOXIE: Modern Mediterranean restaurant

If you’re fans of the lush spot in Demspey, Siri House, get ready for a great new restaurant by the same team. MOXIE is a ‘Modern Mediterranean dining destination inspired by coastal culinary journeys’ in a bit of an odd spot — at the Medical Alumni Association Clubhouse just 5 minutes from Tiong Bahru. Once you’re inside though, the hanging rattan lampshades, the muted earthy tones, jute rugs and the light breezing in through wide windows framed by tropical plants, transports you to Bali (aided by a cocktail or two). Dive into sharing platters of dips and warm pitta, then move on to stunningly plated Grouper Crudo ($25) drizzled with Zhoug coulis, pickled Japanese cucumber and diced red radish.

Little umami bombs like the Spanish salted cod Croquettes ($19) are just heavenly. For mains dig into Arugula Pesto Orecchiette cooked to perfection (al dente but not crunchy) flecked with crab, pine nuts and pesto. Each dish surpasses the next — particular mention goes to the Catch of the Day (200g- $39) in our case Golden Snapper with browned almond butter and crispy capers. Desserts are really something too — the Moxie Mille Feuille is not overly sweet, with whipped mascarpone sandwiched with berries in filo pastry and Kataifi (shredded pastry), and the ‘wow’ dish is the Choc Mousse with hazelnut ice cream and a berry compote. One to add to your list!

MOXIE, 2 College Rd, Level 1, Singapore 169850, 

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Araya: South American Fine Dining Restaurant

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More New Restaurants in Singapore

EDITOR’S PICK!
The Curry Club Signature

If you’re looking for a new restaurant to impress, put The Curry Club Signature on your hit list. This swanky new restaurant bar on Mohamed Sultan Rd, run by a local Singaporean Indian family, reinterprets Indian flavours into modern contemporary small plates and sharing platters. It has a great back story — the owner Mr Raj, a former Singapore Airlines cabin crew member, started selling local street snack vadai at night markets after being retrenched to feed his family of six. Fast forward many years and his business grew to a mamak shop in 2006 and then a branch of different F&B. The Curry Club Signature is helmed by Chef Saumya Prakash, who has 17 years of culinary experience spanning India, Dubai and the Maldives. The menu is a reinterpretation of classics, repackaged in a fun way — Dosa Cone Triplets ($13) come as mini cones on a stand with fillings of podi masala and a trio of colourful gravies. Puri Bombs ($19) reimagine pani poori as little fried parcels encasing avocado relish topped with housemade pickled cucumber — a dainty, eye-catching dish that’s packed full of flavour! A standout is the Fire-Kissed Aubergine ($21), and don’t miss the FGRO Biryani ($37), a first-of-its-kind biryani experience featuring tender frog legs served with a side of refreshing beetroot raita and infused with apple wood smoke. It’s presented with dramatic effect in a closed dish that lets a puff of smoke out once served! We’ll definitely be back to try more dishes – and if the mocktails are anything to go by, the cocktails will be Chef’s kiss!

The Curry Club Signature, 11 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 239010

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FURA: New Restaurant Cocktail Bar

New restaurant bar FURA is all about enjoying food and drink in a sustainable and environmentally conscious way with many ingredients foraged locally or grown by hydroponic farmers in Singapore. It’s helmed by Christina Rasmussen, head forager at three-Michelin-starred Noma and Sasha Wijidessa, previously the head bartender at Operation Dagger before working in Copenhagen where the couple met. The space is intimate with the option to sit up at the counter where you can chat to Christina as she preps dishes. Go for a la carte or choose the six-course pairing menu at $145 which starts with a pretty dish called Weeds that features starfruit and foraged flowers and leaves. Next up, a delicate tart made with toasted kombu with a creaminess from blended lentils, topped with red radish — it’s a delight! Portions are small (in line with waste not want not) so after the bread and dip course you’ll be ready for the star of the show — a steaming bowl of oyster mushrooms with black garlic caviar. A la carte dishes include This Hotdog Doesn’t Need To Explain Itself ($15) where a slow-cooked carrot stands in for a hot dog, topped with mustard aioli and new pickle relish. Cocktails include the impressive Caviar Papi ($28) served with black garlic caviar and kombu ice cream or Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit ($24) made with Soka, tonka bean, peas and peas vermouth as well as a house-made butter bean koji.

FURA, 2nd floor, 74A Amoy Street Singapore 069893

Burma Social: New Restaurant, Myanmar Cuisine

It’s not often you come across a restaurant serving cuisine from Myanmar. New restaurant Burma Social promises traditional Burmese recipes elevated with modern infusions of its bordering Chinese, Thai, Indian, Bangladeshi and Laotian neighbours. On the menu, Burmese dishes such as starters of Lahpet ($18), a unique earthy and tangy salad prepared from freshly harvested tea leaves briefly steamed, then packed into bamboo vats and set in pits to ferment. Mains comprise the Mohinga, a rice noodle and fish soup, considered by many to be the national dish of Myanmar, and sides like Tohu Fritters, and Hnin Si’s Steam Puzon ($32) where you get slices of fish cakes wrapped with rice paper and housemade Chilli.

Burma Social, 34-36 Tras Street, Singapore 079026

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Brasserie Astoria: New Brasserie by Björn Frantzén

Swedish chef Björn Frantzén and the team who brought us three Michelin-star fine dining restaurant Zén, just opened a new restaurant, Brasserie Astoria. It’s billed as more of an accessible brasserie but this is one fancy-pants dining establishment set in the iconic Victoria Concert Hall with its tall ceilings, low lighting and massive original colonnades. It’s a fun place to dine – think flambé trolleys (order the Whiskey flambéed Beef and choose between Angus $68 or Wagyu $110 to experience this in all its theatrical glory) and tableside service (Caesar salad).

The menu is Chef Frantzén’s unique spin on classic brasserie fare, executed by Singaporean Head Chef and Zén alum Emil Cecil Ess. Dishes include Moules à la crème ($42), Råraka, the Swedish answer to rösti (you’re given condiments to ensemble toppings yourself), Brown Butter Waffles made with parsnips and topped with Astoria Osciétra Caviar (30g/$130), and Toast Astoria $32 (defo order this!) – a nod to traditional Swedish Toast Skagen topped with dressed Baltic prawns and Norwegian king crab.

Brasserie Astoria 11 Empress Place 01-01, Singapore 179558

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Noa Lounge: New Restaurant by Olivia Restaurant

Step into new restaurant Noa Lounge and be transported to the Med with its warm colour palette of ochres, greens and golds and stunning decor imported from Spain. A magnificent 4.5-meter-tall bar takes centre stage, while an open kitchen fosters a sense of connectedness between the chefs and guests. Noa Lounge is set within the Mondrian Singapore Duxton Hotel, and is by the same team that brought us Olivia Restaurant just a few skips away. Helmed by award-winning Chef Alain Devahive (of Michelin-starred elBulli Restaurant, and Olivia Restaurant fame), Noa brings together mezze dishes from countries around the Mediterranean, drawing from Spain, Italy, France, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond.

Start with Hummus ($16), an unusual take on this dip with its addition of fresh sardines; the Noa ‘Bomba’ Crispy Meatball with Harissa and Allioli ($16), and a personal fave, the Burnt Cauliflower Salad with Dates ($23), a beautifully smoky creamy well-balanced dish. Order the basket of wraps and bread to mop up the sauces. Mains include Charcoal Grilled Salmon with ‘Chraimeh’ Sauce ($37) and the Lamb Kofta with Fava Beans and Yoghurt ($35), although portions are on the small side so you’ll need to order a feast to share as they would do in the Med. With its combo of fab decor and fun vibes (a hidden DJ space awaits for ‘those‘ kinda nights) we reckon this is sure to be one of the hottest new restaurants in town!

Noa Lounge, 83 Neil Road 01 #01-02-03 Singapore 089813

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Honbo: New Burger Joint in Singapore

Honbo, a new hipster burger joint comes to Singapore. Honbo has six outlets in Hong Kong but this will be the first international outpost. The name of the game here is gourmet American-style smashed burgers. Beef patties are freshly ground daily using whole chuck and brisket from Double Gold Beef exclusively imported from the USA. The buns are house-made potato milk buns, also made fresh daily plus there’s fries ($7), sweet potato fries and buffalo wings. Choose a single patty burger (from $15), double patty or triple patty burger ($28) plus opt for double cheese, pickles, onion and house sauce.

Honbo, 30 Victoria Street, #01-09 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996

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Restaurant Fiz: Tasting Menu Restaurant

Restaurant Fiz opened its doors early June and offers a tasting menu ($288++ for 8 courses exclusive of supplement) of elevated contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine. It sets out to be purposefully vast drawing from Sarawak to Chiang Rai, Thailand. Chef-Owner Hafizzul Hashim spent two decades working across the world in many Michelin-starred restaurants and he brings all his passion here to spotlight regional dishes, forgotten indigenous ingredients and ancient ways of cooking. Restaurant Fiz will introduce menus every three to six months known as Episodes which will put a different region under the magnifying glass. Ep. 1 is and is an introduction to Chef Hafizzul’s background, encompassing his childhood and the food closest to him growing up in Lumut, Malaysia.

Restaurant Fiz, 21 Tanjong Pagar Rd, #01-01/02, Singapore 088444

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Tajine: New Moroccan Restaurant in Singapore

There’s a new Moroccan restaurant in town! Step into Tajine and you’ll be greeted by a palm tree, soft lighting, arabesque walls, and a playlist with North African beats to set the mood. It’s best to head to Tajine with a gang so you can order a bunch of sharing dishes and still have room for the tajines and pastillas (Moroccan savoury pastry pies). Start with the Mixed Platter (from $36) featuring three or six dishes – not the usual hummus and dips but interesting sides like cooked carrot salad with chermoula and preserved lemons, ar’a m’asla roasted butternut pumpkin puree and grilled eggplant. The house-made woodfired pita and batbout (mini breads) are a must-order. Larger sharing dishes include the Couscous Royal with lamb merguez, lamb chop, spring chicken, kefta, and chickpeas or order a tajine – there’s the Poulet Citron Tajine with organic free-range chicken or the Milk Fed Veal Shank Tajine with bone marrow, prunes, apricot and almonds. Don’t miss the fun signature Moroccan-inspired cocktails ($24 each) and if you can’t manage dessert make sure you end your meal with sweet Moroccan mint tea ($12).

Tajine, 18 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238967

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Ume San 100: Secret New Ramen Restaurant & Izakaya

There are some fun flashy Japanese vending machines on the second floor of the Fortune Centre. Push the secret door and you’ll find a new ramen restaurant and izakaya Ume San 100 hidden behind the door. This cosy little speakeasy-style izakaya boasts a bamboo bar counter and a menu that comprises the ‘largest selection of umeshu in Singapore’. You can try the umeshu in taster flights or in cocktails or poured over ice – we loved all three experiences. Foodwise expect tasty ramen – Angry Asari Soup Ramen ($16) with clams and our fave dish – the Signature Nagoya Dry Prawn Ramen ($20) with springy noodles in a spicy sauce with mince and prawns. There are other bar bites like Garlic Chicken Karaage ($16) and Umesan Nachi Pagoda ($20) – a fun tower of fried wonton-style crackers with a selection of four Chinmi (little delicacies of seafood) to scoop up. Impress your gang with this fun little hidden umeshu bar and ramen restaurant!

Ume San 100, 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, #02-07, Singapore 188979

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EDITOR’S PICK!
Tinto: New Spanish Restaurant in Dempsey

Husband and wife chefs Daniel and Tamara Chávez (of CANCHITA Peruvian Cuisine) bring a new restaurant to Dempsey that you’ll need to book ahead for if you plan to visit! Tinto is their first Spanish restaurant as a couple and offers tapas, paellas, fideuàs and Spanish wines. It’s a lovely welcoming space (where Moonbow used to be) with indoor seating and a secret door at the back opening out onto a covered alfresco space that looks onto the green. Signature dishes include the Tinto Paellas and Tinto Fideuàs, in two sizes and seven variations that are brimming with more ingredients than the typical. The De Pulpo & Chorizo paella ($36/$68) consists of Bomba rice – the bottom crispy as it should be and topped with grilled octopus, sausage, chickpeas, and fava beans while the noodle paella Carabineros & Setas Fideuà ($32/$58), impresses with Red Carabinero Prawns over short thin pasta noodles and mushrooms. It’s the tapas that really stand out, however. Start with the refreshing chilled Gazpacho ($10) made with Heirloom cherry tomato and Japanese cucumbers, then share portions of the Gambas al Ajillo ($28) prawns cooked in roasted garlic oil with a moreish slick of smooth potato puree, the Pulpo a la Brasa ($28) is perfectly grilled Spanish octopus – tender with crispy edges – best enjoyed with a bottle of the delicious Adega Algueira Mencia 2019.

Tinto, Block 10 Dempsey Rd, #01-21, Singapore 247700, Tel: (+65) 9729 5002

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EDITOR’S PICK!
COL: new restaurant East London vibes

Keong Saik gets a new restaurant, COL. Helmed by Executive Chef Colin Buchan (previously Pollen and 1880) COL is all about buzzy East London vibes, simple white walls with photography, wooden furniture, vintage cutlery and stellar food! The starters are really stand out – try the Nduja arancini with smoky muhammara dip ($18), Kristal caviar and taramasalata on corn crisps ($52), Burrata with sweet Muscade Pumpkin ($28) and one of the best Beef Tartare I’ve ever had (no raw egg but instead cured egg yolk grated over a smoky chipotle beef with crunch from gherkins ($28). Mains include Iberico Pork Loin topped with a shaving of lardo ($48) and Aged Beef Burger ($27). Loosen your belts for dessert ($18) – here are only two. on the menu and both are delish – COLPOP, an icecream stick of raspberry rose coated with white cocoa and raspberry ripple, and a meringue-topped curd mascarpone tart dusted with kaffir lime. Pssst! Don’t miss the Spicy Margaritas!

COL, 1 Keong Saik Rd., #01-05 The Working Capitol Building, Singapore 089109 

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