80+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [Jul 2021]
After the latest period of lockdown, the number of new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores around town surged over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during June 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Firangi, Cafe Kuriko and Brod & Paj.
There's also new outlets from Yakiniku Like (two), Matchaya and Hvala.
Our personal favourite, though, is Tigerlily Patisserie, serving up French sweet and savoury pastries with a local twist.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during July 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
NEW CherkiLocation: Chinese Cultural Centre, Bayfront & GardensWhat to expect:Modern Peranakan cuisine and craft cocktails
NEW Chura Sushi BarLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Japanese temari-style sushi and sashimi
Fu Lin Fried Yong TofuLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Crispy fried tofu served with a signature recipe
NEW Dopo TeatroLocation: Esplanade Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Hand-stretched pizzas, pastas and seafood
Fish Soup ParadiseLocation: Republic Plaza, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Teochew-style fish soup and vegetables
NEW Salt by S CollectiveLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Seafood-inspired Western cuisine and cold brew coffees
NEW ManamLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Indian cuisine and curries
NEW Tangled PastaLocation: Chinatown Point, ChinatownWhat to expect:Design-your-own pastas and signature dishes
NEW Thirty Six Brewlab & SmokehouseLocation: Citystate Apartments, ChinatownWhat to expect:Flame-grilled steaks, burgers and craft beers
NEW Oishii RistoranteLocation: Fraser Tower, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Japanese-Italian cuisine, pastas, pizzas and omakase
Old Chang KeeLocation: Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Curries puffs and other local delicacies for those on-the-go
NEW Firangi SuperstarLocation: Craig Place, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Signature cocktails, Indian small plates and prata waffles
Yakiniku LikeLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Yakiniku grills and donburi rice bowls
Genki SushiLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles and desserts on a kaizen-style conveyor belt
Yakiniku LikeLocation: The Clementi Mall, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Yakiniku grills and donburi rice bowls
Nozomi by YoshiLocation: The Star Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Omakase bento boxes, chirashi and wagyu beef bowls
NEW Orange & TealLocation: Rochester Mall, one-northWhat to expect:Western-style cuisine, pastas and signature Cajun jambalaya
NEW Qing Feng YuanLocation: Tiong Bahru Market, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Teochew-style fish soup and vegetables
NEW Sky LidoLocation: Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, HavelockWhat to expect:Western-style cuisine, beers and cocktails
The ProvidoreLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Western-style cuisine, coffee and cocktails
NEW Casa by Remy LefebvreLocation: Chijmes, City HallWhat to expect:Modern wood-fire Western-style cuisine
NEW AbsurditiesLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Omakase dining experience with two fixed timeslots per night
NEW +886 BistroLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Taiwanese street food and yam milk
Mr BiryaniLocation: Kallang, Little IndiaWhat to expect:Indian biryanis, curries, tandoori and vegan meal sets
Wagyu JinLocation: Shaw Centre, ScottsWhat to expect:Wagyu omakase dining concept
King of Fried RiceLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
NEW Chego by Seoul YummyLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Budae jjigae (army stew) ramyon, tteokbokki and enoki
NEW PM+ by Pizza MaruLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Korean-style pizzas
Bonchon ChickenLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:Korean fried chicken, burgers and fries
NEW Garden@OneNinetyLocation: Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, TanglinWhat to expect:Plant-based cuisine and botanical-themed cocktails
NEW Ziggy ZaggyLocation: Kallang Riverside, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Craft beers and American fusion cuisine
NEW Shinsho RamenLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles, soups and side dishes
Manna Korea RestaurantLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Korean BBQ grills, bibimbap, rice and soup bowls
Koo KeeLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Laksa, Hainanese chicken rice and hawker fare
I Love TaimeiLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Taiwanese street food, bento boxes and bubble tea
NEW Zuya VegetarianLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Savoury meat-free vegetarian cuisine
NEW Saute SushiLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Vegan and earth-based natural sushi and platters
Tok Tok RestaurantLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Traditional Indonesian cuisine and dishes
NEW Sizzle WhizzleLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Indonesian fusion food in a bowl
Blu KouzinaLocation: Springvale Condo, SiglapWhat to expect:Greek cuisine and desserts
Egg StopLocation: Bedok, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Egg-themed sandwiches and buns
Guo Chang SeafoodLocation: HDB Reservoir Rise, Bedok ReservoirWhat to expect:Chinese-style zi char-style dishes, beer and cocktails
King of Fried RiceLocation: Tampines, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
NEW Joji's DinerLocation: Hougang, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Burgers, mac n cheese, sides, waffles, pancakes and milkshakes
King of Fried RiceLocation: Serangoon Gardens, Serangoon GardensWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
NEW Akimitsu Ramen & TendonLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles and tendon
Seorae KoreanLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Korean grills, army stews and bingsu ice creams
CraveLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
SouperstarLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Popiah, soups, stews, salads and sandwiches
NEW Feng Xiang Bak Kut TehLocation: Beauty World Centre, Bukit AnakWhat to expect:Herbal bak kut teh and fried porridge
CraveLocation: IMM Building, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
Qi Xiang Chicken PotLocation: The Chevrons, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Signature yuan yang claypots with Chinese herbs
NEW O/T BarLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Beers, cocktails, wines and bar bites
King of Fried RiceLocation: Wisteria Mall, Yishun SouthWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
NEW NY VerdenLocation: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Modern European cuisine, wood-fired steaks and ribs
Cafes & Kopitiams
Flash CoffeeLocation: CityLink Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Gloria Jean's CoffeesLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
NEW SYIPLocation: Kallang, Kampong JavaWhat to expect:All-day brunch, desserts and specialty coffees
Kalijodo CoffeeLocation: Far East Plaza Shopping Centre, ScottsWhat to expect:Avocado iced beverages and cream cheese coffees
Kith CafeLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
MatchayaLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Japanese milk teas, cakes, pastries and desserts
Fun TeaLocation: Square 2 Shopping Centre, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Local tea, coffee and healthy beverages
NEW ParchedLocation: Aspial Building, UbiWhat to expect:Coffees, teas, sandwiches, salads and desserts
Common Man Coffee RoastersLocation: Geylang, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Coffee, all-day breakasts, healthy fare and desserts
NEW Covet CoffeeLocation: Bishan, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Specialty coffees, lattes and iced beverages
MatchayaLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Japanese milk teas, cakes, pastries and desserts
NEW Coexist Coffee CoLocation: Hillview Building, HillviewWhat to expect:Coffees, pastries and light meals
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
NEW Hawker StreetLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Local street from six famous hawker brands
NEW Bishan CollectiveLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine and desserts
Desserts & Iced Beverages
YoleLocation: Cross Street Exchange, China SquareWhat to expect:Frozen yoghurts and smoothies
Muse Initiative by HvalaLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Art-inspired cakes, ice creams and green teas
HvalaLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Teas and tea lattes together with cakes, ice cream and waffles
Koi The ExpressLocation: Clementi, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Artisan bubble and milk and macchiatos
Koi TheLocation: The Clementi Mall, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Artisan teas, bubble teas, milk teas and macchiatos
NEW Cafe KurikoLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Mont Blanc tarts, cakes and lattes
Haagen-DazsLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Ice creams, sundaes and frozen desserts
NEW Clap CafeLocation: Waterloo Centre, BencoolenWhat to expect:Tarts, cakes, coffees and cold brews
Sweet Cheeks GelatoLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams with flavours such as honeycomb and mango puree
Lady MLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Mille crepes and cakes using French pastry techniques
NEW TearukLocation: The Grandstand Turf Club, Bukit TinggiWhat to expect:Bubble milk teas and Thai-style buns
NEW Simplicite by FFLLocation: Bedok, KembanganWhat to expect:Western cuisine, burgers, desserts and coffees
Coco BossLocation: Marine Parade Promenade, Marine ParadeWhat to expect:Coconut-based juices, smoothies and shakes
NEW La CreameryLocation: Ping-An Gardens, KembanganWhat to expect:Waffles, cones, cakes, pastries and coffees
ButterSpaceLocation: Ping-An Gardens, KembanganWhat to expect:Ice cream sandwiches, waffles, cakes and brownies
LiHo TeaLocation: Pasir Ris West Plaza, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
AroundLocation: The Alps Residences, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Ice creams and waffles
NEW Naked Ice CreamLocation: Kovan, KovanWhat to expect:Ice creams, waffles and milkshakes
Mr CoconutLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
Mr CoconutLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
ITeaLocation: Bishan, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Black, green and flavoured milk teas
R&B TeaLocation: NTU Jurong Campus, NTU JurongWhat to expect:Milk and fruit teas, cheese teas, macchia teas and yoghurt drinks
Chicha San ChenLocation: Lot One Shoppers Mall, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Hot and cold bubble teas
LiHo TeaLocation: Sembawang Shopping Centre, SembawangWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
Don Don DonkiLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Foodstuffs, beverages, household supplies and appliances
Scarlett SupermarketLocation: Chinatown Point, ChinatownWhat to expect:Chinese foodstuffs and beverages
CS Fresh by Cold StorageLocation: Altez, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Groceries, fresh meat and fish together with a bakery and dine-in oyster bar
Bakeries & Cake Shops
NEW NuageLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Breads, pastries, cakes, tarts and desserts
Joy Luck TeahouseLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk teas
NEW Maison SucreeLocation: Novena, BalestierWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, croissants, cakes and tarts
NEW Brod & PajLocation: Centropod Changi, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Vegan cinnamon rolls and pies
NEW Tigerlily PatisserieLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:French sweet and savoury pastries with a local twist
RotiboyLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads and aromatic coffee buns
Dunkin' DonutsLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Donuts, coffee and soft drinks; everything you would expect!
Roti MumLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Singapore-style coffee buns
Food Kitchens & Delivery Services
Smart City KitchensLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Central kitchen for delivery and self-collection services
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
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]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [January 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: Tigerlily Patisserie