40+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [Aug 2021]
Despite a stop-start period new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores have continued to open their doors around town over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during July 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Boeuf, Nae:um and Wunderfolks.
There's also new outlets from Paradise Teochew, Artea and Nasty Cookie.
A number of players have showcased new concepts, including: Sapporo Misono (from Keisuke F&B Group), White Express (from White Restaurant), Wild Child Pizzette (from same folks behind Cicheti) and Onda (from Park Bench Deli).
Our personal favourite, though, is Sourbombe Bakery: serving up Italian-style bomboloni doughnuts and lattes, for when you want to treat yourself!
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during August 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
NEW Sapporo MisonoLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Ramen noodles and soups made with yuzu, a small yellow citrus fruit
NEW OndaLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Cubano-style sandwiches signature beverages
NEW Dazzling DelishLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Fruit and savoury sandwiches
NEW Wild Child PizzetteLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Signature 10-inch pizzas and toppings
Genki SushiLocation: Chinatown Point, ChinatownWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles and desserts on a kaizen-style conveyor belt
NEW BoeufLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Beef-influenced cuisine and fine wines
NEW NAE:UMLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Modern Korean and Seoul-style cuisine
NEW Canteen by TRCLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Organically-sourced food, yoghurt bowls and smoothies
NEW Ju Hua TaiLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Draft beers, craft cocktails and bar bites
Pho StopLocation: Alice Metropolis, one-northWhat to expect:Vietnamese pho noodles and street food
NEW Yakiniku WarriorLocation: Bukit Merah, Bukit MerahWhat to expect:Yakinuku grilled meats and donburi bowls
McDonaldsLocation: Shell Service Station, HavelockWhat to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, coffees and iced beverages
MOS BurgerLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
Isshin MachiLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Modern Taiwanese cuisine and signature chewy noodles
Thai Street By Gu ThaiLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Thai street food and boat noodles
Xiao Mu Deng HotpotLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Chongqing-style Sichuan mala hot pots and soups
Wawa SeafoodLocation: Fortune Centre, BencoolenWhat to expect:Chinese-style seafood and soups in a tub
3 of CupsLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Cocktails, wines and light meals
NEW Yen SocialLocation: Duo Galleria, BugisWhat to expect:Japanese yakiniku grilled meats using dry-aged beef
NEW Osteria BBR by Alain DucasseLocation: Raffles Hotel, City HallWhat to expect:Italian cuisine, desserts and signature cocktails
Egg StopLocation: Urban Lofts Apartments, Kampong JavaWhat to expect:Egg-themed sandwiches and buns
El Mesa by OctapasLocation: Orchard, SomersetWhat to expect:Filipino small plates, cocktails, wines and beers
Da Paolo GastronomiaLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Pastas, pizza, salads and desserts
1A HertiageLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Curries puffs and other local delicacies
NEW Lilac OakLocation: The Rise Oxley Residences, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Asian-style plant-based rice bowls and sandwiches
Tempura Tendon TenyaLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Tendon tempura sets with rice bowls, sides and soups
Paradise TeochewLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Teochew Chinese cuisine and dim sum
Hai Di Lao Hot PotLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:Chinese hot pot, soups and steamboat
Black Pearl SteakhouseLocation: Holland, Holland VillageWhat to expect:Steaks, pastas, desserts and pastries
Biryani 47Location: Kallang, BendemeerWhat to expect:Bengali and Bangladeshi street food and curries
Prairie by CraftsmenLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Healthy Western-style fare and coffees
CraveLocation: Haig View, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
HawkermanLocation: Haig View, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Singaporean street food and hawker fare
TenderBestLocation: Haig View, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Western cuisine, fried and roasted chicken
NEW 6 Letter BrunchLocation: Bedok, SiglapWhat to expect:All-day breakfasts and brunches
NEW Chef Wei HK Cheong FunLocation: Bedok Town Centre, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Chinese-style chee cheong fun wraps
NEW Jofa Mee PokLocation: Golden Pines, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Bak chor mee noodles with seafood toppings
King of Fried RiceLocation: Tampines, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
Swee Choon Tim SumLocation: Century Square, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Hong Kong dim sum, Shanghai-style cuisine and desserts
NEW White ExpressLocation: Tampines Mall, Tampines EastWhat to expect:White bee hoon and traditional Singaporean street food
Chen's Mapo TofuLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Traditional Szechuan dishes and rice bowls
King of Fried RiceLocation: Tech Ghee Square, Ang Mo Kio SouthWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
King of Fried RiceLocation: Sin Ming Ville, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
Ah Lock KitchenLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Hakka-style crispy chicken, noodles and rice bowls
Bowl & GrillLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Japanese and Western fusion cuisine
Butter & SpiceLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:North Indian cuisine , tandoori and curries
ChiruLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Japanese donburi rice bowls, maki rolls, teppanyaki and sake
Colonel WingsLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Flavoured chicken wings
Eighteen ChefsLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Pastas, burgers and make-your-own dishes
Golden Thai VillageLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Thai street food, soups and salads
NEW Gomoku GohanLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Japanese donburi rice bowls and bento sets
Huat Huat Chicken WingsLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Singapore-style BBQ chicken wings and sides
Rollie OlieLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Californian sushi rolls, poke bowls and salads
NEW SamrangLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Indonesian street food, teas, desserts and meal sets
Shaliza KitchenLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Malay cuisine and street food
SMH Family FoodLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Indian Muslim cuisine and street food, and tarik teh
Sushi Plus by Sushi ExpressLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, side dishes and desserts
The MeatHouse by 18 ChefsLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:curated steaks, grills and chops
Wing.stopLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Buffalo chicken wings, salads and sandwiches
Tamago-enLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:All-day breakfast, salads, sandwiches, omu rice and desserts
The Soup SpoonLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Soups from around the world
Qi JiLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Popiah, nasi lemak, mee siam and fried bee hoon
The Original Boat NoodleLocation: Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Traditional Thai boat noodles and soups
Gochi-So ShokudoLocation: Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Iberian pork tonkatsu noodles and curries
CraveLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
NEW Tea & DineLocation: Canberra Plaza, SembawangWhat to expect:Traditional Teochew cuisine
Takagi RamenLocation: Chong Pang City, Yishun WestWhat to expect:Ramen noodles and soups made with yuzu, a small yellow citrus fruit
Cafes & Kopitiams
NEW R&B Tea PremierLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Milk, fruit and hand-pressed teas
Flash CoffeeLocation: Cross Street Exchange, China SquareWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
KopifellasLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Kopi, teh, milk teas and local street food
Each-A-CupLocation: Clementi Avenue 2 Market, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
Fun ToastLocation: West Coast Plaza, Clementi SouthWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
Runes CoffeeLocation: Wilmar IHQ Building, one-northWhat to expect:Specialty coffees
Kult CafeLocation: The Grandstand Turf Club, Bukit TinggiWhat to expect:Stuffed pitas, grain bowls and craft beers
Flash CoffeeLocation: Mountbatten, MountbattenWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Femi's TeaLocation: ESR Changi, Changi SouthWhat to expect:Milk and fresh fruit teas using natural tea leaves
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Hougang Mall, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
Fun ToastLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Wisteria Mall, Yishun SouthWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
Kedai KopiLocation: Haig View, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Muslim Singaporean street food and hawker fare
KoufuLocation: Koufu HQ, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Asian and Singaporean street food and hawker fare
Desserts & Iced Beverages
Coconut QueenLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Coconut-inspired shakes and fresh juices
NEW Up in SmokeLocation: NEWest, Clementi WestWhat to expect:Gelato ice cream and smoked waffles
NEW Sweetish DessertLocation: Parklane Shopping Mall, SelegieWhat to expect:Singaporean and Asian-style desserts
NEW GlazeLocation: TripleOne Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, latte balls, ice cream and coffees
Mr CoconutLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
NEW Coconut QueenLocation: Toa Payoh Central, Toa Payoh CentralWhat to expect:Coconut-inspired shakes and fresh juices
NEW MomotaruLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Coconut and avocado shakes and juices
NEW Chinese Tofu MagicianLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Soy milk and jasmine bubble teas
W AcaiLocation: Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, AljuneidWhat to expect:Acai fruit bowls, frozen yoghurt and smoothies
MilkshaLocation: Tampines 1, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies
The Humble ScoopLocation: Stars of Kovan, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Ice creams with local flavours
ArteaLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Iced tea lattes, fruit teas and souffle pancakes
WoobbeeLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Bubble teas and iced beverages
NEW CakeArtelier CafeLocation: Beauty World Plaza, Bukit AnakWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams, waffles and coffees
Mr CoconutLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
Yomie's Rice x YogurtLocation: Lot One Shoppers Mall, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Healthy purple rice and yoghurt drinks
Gram Cafe & PancakesLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Pancake desserts and mini-don side dishes
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
CS Fresh by Cold StorageLocation: Guthrie House, Sixth AvenueWhat to expect:Groceries, fresh meat and fish together with a bakery and dine-in oyster bar
Scarlett SupermarketLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Chinese foodstuffs and beverages
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Hong Kong Flaky LotusLocation: Asia Square Tower 1, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style breads, pastries and cakes
NEW Petals by Victoria.HLocation: Mei Ling Vista, QueenswayWhat to expect:Cakes, cheesecakes, tarts and desserts
Leung Sang HK PastriesLocation: City East, BugisWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts, buns and pastries
NEW Kim Bong BongLocation: BugisPlus, BugisWhat to expect:Korean baked chicken burgers, wraps and salads
NEW Mr Holmes BakehouseLocation: Pacific Plaza, ScottsWhat to expect:Signature cruffins, croissants, doughnuts and coffees
NEW Sourbombe BakeryLocation: UBS Building, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Italian-style bomboloni doughnuts and lattes
NEW WunderfolksLocation: Geylang, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Handmade fruit and pecan tarts and pastries
Flor PatisserieLocation: Siglap, SiglapWhat to expect:Japanese-style pastries, cakes, tarts and desserts
Swee Heng BakeryLocation: Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes and pastries
Clinton Street BakingLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Cakes, pecan pies, desserts, coffees, breakfast and brunch
The Royals CafeLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Halal eggless cakes, pies, pastries and mee siam
Roti MumLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Singapore-style coffee buns
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Nasty CookieLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Gourmet cookies made with dark couverture chocolate
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [July 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [June 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [May 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [April 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [March 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [February 2021]
To let us know of other new venues, or those about to be launched, please feel free to drop us a line via VueAssist.
Main image & photo credit: Sourbome Bakery