30+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [June 2021]
While the latest period of lockdown curtailed the number of new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores opening this month, there was still no shortage of action around town over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during May 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Aroma Coffee, Whitetree Organic Cafe and Tapas 24.
There's also new outlets from Kenny Roger's Roasters (returning to Marina Square), Cafe Melba and Udders Ice Cream.
Coop by Neon Pigeon and Dishoom join an increasing slate of virtual restaurants,
Our personal favourite, though, is Canchita, serving up Peruvian cuisine and Latino cocktails.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during June 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
So PhoLocation: The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Bayfront & GardensWhat to expect:Vietnamese pho dishes, street food and desserts
Kenny Rogers RoastersLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Rotisserie-roasted chicken together with side dishes
Happy CupLocation: One Raffles Place, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Iced teas, milk teas and smoothies
NEW Coop by Neon PigeonLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Japanese sando burgers, ramen, rice and salad bowls
NEW HandBELLOLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Freshly-made pastas with robust flavours
NEW Bali On The CoveLocation: Quayside Isle Sentosa Cove, Sentosa CoveWhat to expect:Brunch, lunch and Bali platters, cocktails and lifestyle accessories
Burger KingLocation: The Clementi Mall, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, ice cream and sundaes
Zaffron KitchenLocation: The Star Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Traditional North Indian dishes, curries and tandoori
Salad Stop!Location: Connexis Fusionopolis One, one-northWhat to expect:Salads, wraps and sandwiches
NEW CreatrLocation: Stirling View, QueenswayWhat to expect:Pastas, burgers and seafood with a local twist
D'PenyetzLocation: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Indonesian Fried Chicken, beef rendang and seafood dishes
NEW MilkfishLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Slow-cooked milkfish soups and vegetables
NEW DishoomLocation: Robertson Walk, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Indian fusion cuisine and signature bottled beverages
NEW Tapas 24Location: The Quayside, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Spanish street cocktails, wines, bar bites and snacks
NEW Wab-Sabi DiningLocation: UE Square Residences, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Modern European cuisine and wines
NEW CanchitaLocation: Holland, Tanglin VillageWhat to expect:Peruvian cuisine, tacos, desserts and signature Latino cocktails
Pho StreetLocation: Green Mark Building, Toa Payoh NorthWhat to expect:Popular street food and hawker fare
King of Fried RiceLocation: Green Mark Building, Toa Payoh NorthWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
MOS Burger ExpressLocation: Aljunied MRT Station, AljuneidWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
NEW FreebirdLocation: Katong Shopping Centre, KatongWhat to expect:Craft beers, fusion bar bites and nitro coffees
Tamago-enLocation: Changi City Point, Changi SouthWhat to expect:All-day breakfast, salads, sandwiches, omu rice and desserts
Aburi-enLocation: Changi City Point, Changi SouthWhat to expect:Butadon rice bowls with simmered pork and a sweet sauce
Kopi KornerLocation: Changi City Point, Changi SouthWhat to expect:Sedap-style street food and hawker fare
King of Fried RiceLocation: Tampines Mart, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
Pho StreetLocation: Tampines Mart, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Popular street food and hawker fare
Donburi KingLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Donburi rice bowls
Collin's RestaurantLocation: New Tech Park, Serangoon GardensWhat to expect:Steaks, grills and bento sets
NEW Clan 7 RestaurantLocation: New Tech Park, Serangoon GardensWhat to expect:Cantonese roasted meats, seafood and desserts.
D'PenyetzLocation: New Tech Park, Serangoon GardensWhat to expect:Indonesian Fried Chicken, beef rendang and seafood dishes
King of Fried RiceLocation: J Connect MSCP, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
Tsui WahLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style cuisine and desserts
Dian Xiao ErLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Roast duck together with rice and soups
Gong Yuan Ma La TangLocation: Sun Plaza, SembawangWhat to expect:A stir-fry version of mala hot pot dishes
Cafes & Kopitiams
Flash CoffeeLocation: PLUS Building, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
NEW 55 Degree CelsiusLocation: HarbourFront Centre, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Coffees, iced beverages, cakes and pastries.
NEW Clap CafeLocation: Waterloo Centre, BencoolenWhat to expect:Specialty coffees, cold brews, cakes and tarts
NEW Asylum CoffeehouseLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Espresso coffees, cold brews and sandwiches
Cafe MelbaLocation: Sophia Hills, SelegieWhat to expect:Coffee, all-day breakfast, sandwiches and salads
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza, ScottsWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
Hill Street Coffee ShopLocation: Green Mark Building, Toa Payoh NorthWhat to expect:traditional kaya toast, kopi, teh and local street food
Niigata DonburiLocation: Green Mark Building, Toa Payoh NorthWhat to expect:Japanese donburi rice bowls and sets
NEW Little Rogue CoffeeLocation: Mountbatten, MountbattenWhat to expect:All-day breakfasts, main dishes, desserts, coffees and iced beverages
Hill Street Coffee ShopLocation: Tampines Mart, Tampines EastWhat to expect:traditional kaya toast, kopi, teh and local street food
NEW Huggs CollectiveLocation: Thomson Plaza, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Coffees, gelato ice creams and chocolates.
NEW Aroma CoffeeLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Speciality coffees and signature cold brews
NEW The Urban HideoutLocation: The Brooks I, Seletar BasinWhat to expect:Coffees & gelato ice creams
Desserts & Iced Beverages
BaWangChajiLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Hot teas, tea lattes and iced beverages
The AlleyLocation: One Raffles Place, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas with pearls and sugarcane syrup
Bober TeaLocation: Prince George Park Residences, NUS Kent RidgeWhat to expect:Iced tea lattes, fruit teas and lattes
Koi The ExpressLocation: One North MRT Station, one-northWhat to expect:Artisan bubble and milk and macchiatos
Bober TeaLocation: Esso Service Station, HendersonWhat to expect:Iced tea lattes, fruit teas and lattes
Shakey MilkshakeLocation: Capitol Piazza, City HallWhat to expect:Freshly-prepared milkshakes with toppings
NEW Lola Faye CafeLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Ice creams, waffles, sundaes and pastries.
NEW Play GelatoLocation: Midpoint Orchard, SomersetWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams, milkshakes and waffles.
Mei Heong Yuen DessertLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Steamed egg pudding with a variety of fillings
The AlleyLocation: Paya Lebar MRT Station, AljuneidWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas with pearls and sugarcane syrup
NEW Man Tang HongLocation: Bedok Town Centre, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Chinese-style desserts.
Mei Heong Yuen DessertLocation: Downtown East, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Steamed egg pudding with a variety of fillings
Fluff StackLocation: Tampines 1, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Souffle pancakes in an array of flavours
NEW AroundLocation: Teck Ghee Heartlands, Ang Mo Kio SouthWhat to expect:Ice creams and waffles
Udders Ice CreamLocation: J Connect, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Ice creams, pancakes and desserts
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
Scoop WholefoodsLocation: Paragon, ScottsWhat to expect:Wholefoods such as chick peas, nuts, granola bars and seeds
Bakeries & Cake Shops
NEW Cafe MonochromeLocation: Kallang, Little IndiaWhat to expect:Western fusion cuisine pastas, donburi rice bowls, spicy baked fish, locally-flavoured youtiao ice creams, desserts and specialty coffees
NEW Ambling TurtleLocation: The Flow, KatongWhat to expect:Cakes and pastries with traditional nonya flavours
NEW The Fat Kid BakeryLocation: Floravista, Yio Chu KangWhat to expect:Signature brownies, sourdough breads and croissants
Specialty Foods & Beverages
NEW WhitetreeLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Healthy meals and organic herbal teas and beauty products
Candy EmpireLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:
The Whisky DistilleryLocation: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Whiskies, cognacs, champagne and associated accessories
Fragrance Bak KwaLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:BBQ bak kwa, pork floss, Chinese sausages and mooncakes
Food Kitchens & Delivery Services
Fresh KitchenLocation: Connexis Fusionopolis One, one-northWhat to expect:Salads, wraps, protein and acai bowls and sushi rolls
NEW Ren LoungeLocation: JW Marriott South Beach, City HallWhat to expect:Japanese izakaya-style bar bites, beers and sake.
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
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]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [December 2020]
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: Canchita