80+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [May 2021]
With more than 80 new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores, there's an array of new venues to have opened over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during April 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Mao King Tavern, Katong Kanteen and Pickle Bakery.
There's also new outlets from Mom's Touch, Andes by Aston and Signature by Koi.
Our personal favourite, though, is Sen-ryo, serving up modern Japanese cuisine and sushi.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during May 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
Cajun On WheelsLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Louisiana-style Cajun seafood cuisine
Wolf BurgersLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Gourmet burgers, milkshakes, coffees and waffles
Saap Saap ThaiLocation: CityLink Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Traditional boat noodles and soups
Republic BarLocation: The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Signature cocktails paying homage to the 1960s
NEW Three Day BowlsLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Donburi rice and protein bowls, carbs and sides
Basque Kitchen by AitorLocation: Fullerton Waterboat House, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Traditional Basque cuisine and desserts
Hai Xian LaoLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Local fusion dishes with soups, noodles and rice
Park Bench DeliLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and desserts
Drunken FarmerLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Wines, sourdough pizzas and fermented snacks
NEW AlegriaLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Latin-inspired fusion cuisine and desserts
NEW Champion Bolo BunLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Hong Kong bolo bao and buns
NEW Ryu TaroLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Yakitori and small plates from an omakase menu
NEW Iko RestaurantLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Modern Japanese dishes and robata-grills and sake
NEW Seafood ParadiseLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Chinese-style seafood with local dishes such as chilli crab
Egg StopLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Egg-themed sandwiches and buns
Shi Li Fang Hot PotLocation: HarbourFront Centre, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Taiwanese steamboat and soups
Big Big FriesLocation: NEWest, Clementi WestWhat to expect:Handmade mentaiko fries, buffalo wings and desserts
Takagi RamenLocation: One North MRT Station, one-northWhat to expect:Ramen noodles and soups made with yuzu, a small yellow citrus fruit
NEW AbundanceLocation: Lengkok Bahru Heights, RedhillWhat to expect:Taiwanese street food and dumplings
NEW Winner's Fried ChickenLocation: Alexandra Village, RedhillWhat to expect:Malaysian hawker-style fried chicken
NEW FirePitLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Mediterranean grills, pizzas, salads and vegetarian side dishes
Marutama RamenLocation: BugisPlus, BugisWhat to expect:Janpanese ramen noodles and chicken soups
NEW O.M.GLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Sweet potato balls with a choice of fillings
NEW PermataLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Nusantara Malay and Indonesian cuisine
NEW CappadociaLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Turkish kebabs, grills, pizzas and shawarmas.
NEW Ebi BarLocation: Cuppage Plaza, SomersetWhat to expect:Japanese prawn, seafood and umami noodles
Shake ShackLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:burgers, hotdogs and milk shakes
NEW Petit by SushiroLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Japanese sushi and sashimi
NEW Sen-ryoLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Modern Japanese cuisine and sushi
Liao Fan Hawker ChanLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Soya sauce chicken rice from this Michelin-star eatery
Shi Hui YuanLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Singapore-style hor fun with a signature collagen-rich gravy
Pratunam by Soi ThaiLocation: The Centrepoint, SomersetWhat to expect:Thai street food, soups and aroi mak mak dishes
Mom's Touch Chicken & BurgerLocation: The Centrepoint, SomersetWhat to expect:Fried chicken, burgers, fries and rice boxes
NEW Tsuta Japanese DiningLocation: 313 Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Signature ramen noodles and sushi temaki cones
NEW BrickLocation: Singapore River, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Wood-fired all-day Western-style brunches
Prairie by CraftsmenLocation: Orchard, Diplomatic AreaWhat to expect:healthy Western-style fare and coffees
Tipo StradaLocation: Royal Square Novena, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Italian pastas, paninis and artisan coffees
4Fingers Crispy ChickenLocation: The Venue Shoppes, MacPherson NorthWhat to expect:Fried chicken, burgers, fries and rice boxes
NEW Pestle & Mortar SocietyLocation: MacPherson, MacPherson EastWhat to expect:Malay-Western fusion cuisine
PastaManiaLocation: Kallang Wave Mall, Tanjong RhuWhat to expect:Pizza, pasta, antipasti and desserts
NEW AsadorLocation: Geylang, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Traditional Spanish cuisine cooked in a stone oven
SushiroLocation: Parkway Parade, Marine ParadeWhat to expect:Sushi and sashimi via a conveyer belt system
Five Oars Coffee RoastersLocation: Bedok, SiglapWhat to expect:Pastas, salads, eggs, coffees, teas, sods and craft beers
NEW Mao King TavernLocation: Siglap, SiglapWhat to expect:Durian-inspired beers and desserts
NEW CushLocation: Bedok, SiglapWhat to expect:Peranakan-style tapas, bar bites and small plates
King of Fried RiceLocation: Bedok Town Centre, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
NEW BananabroLocation: Changi City Point, Changi SouthWhat to expect:Banana leaf rice dishes and curries
Wok HeyLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Stir-fry dishes and noodles from this local eatery
ANDES by AstonsLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Steaks, seafood and salads
Wing.stopLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Buffalo chicken wings, salads and sandwiches
NEW House of Lok LokLocation: Stars of Kovan, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Deep fried Malaysian-style meat and vegetables on a skewers
The Banana Leaf ApoloLocation: Rivervale Mall, RivervaleWhat to expect:North and South Indian cuisine and curries
Wok HeyLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Stir-fry dishes and noodles from this local eatery
Mun Zuk by Li FangLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Congee soups with fish, seafood and pork
ISteaks DinerLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Steaks, grills, chops, soups, sides and fries
Simpleburger Inc.Location: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Build-your-own burgers, fries and milkshakes
PizzakayaLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Japanese-style pizzas
IKEA RestaurantLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Asian and Western dishes with desserts and coffees
Wonderful BapsangLocation: IMM Building, Jurong EastWhat to expect:
NEW Hainan Second StreetLocation: IMM Building, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Hainanese street food and beverages
DookkiLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Korean ramen noodles, rice bowls and tteokbokki
Springleaf Prata PlaceLocation: SAFRA Clubhouse Jurong, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Indian curries with roti prata
NEW Tipsy PandaLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Cocktails and beers with Asian-inspired dishes
Chic-a-boo Fried ChickenLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Fried Chicken and burgers
Devil ChickenLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Fried chicken cutlets coated in batter and seasoning
Tamago-enLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:All-day breakfast, salads, sandwiches, omu rice and desserts
Tokyo ShokudoLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles, soups and side dishes
Cafes & Kopitiams
Kaffe & ToastLocation: CityLink Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Traditional kaya toast, kopi, teh and local street food
AlchemistLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Coffee and iced beverages
Fun ToastLocation: Lucky Chinatown, ChinatownWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
NEW The New & Old CafeLocation: International Plaza, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Hong Kong milk teas, bolo buns, waffles and ice cream
Coffee HiveLocation: The Adelphi, City HallWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi, teh and local street food
The Hainan StoryLocation: Hotel Boss, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Hainanese street food and beverages
NEW Killiney BagusLocation: UBS Building, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Halal kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
NEW Little Red Dot TeaLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Milk and green teas and lattes
Each-A-CupLocation: Bedok, Bedok SouthWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
Huggs CoffeeLocation: Thomson Plaza, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
Toast BoxLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Kopi and teh together with traditional kaya toast
NEW Suzuki Gourmet CoffeeLocation: Jurong, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Specialty coffees, bottled cold brews and desserts
Each-A-CupLocation: Upper Bukit Timah, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
PasarBellaLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Burgers, salads, protein bowls and craft beers
Desserts & Iced Beverages
Signature by Koi TheLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Artisan teas, bubble teas and macchiatos
SF Fruits & JuicesLocation: One Raffles Place, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Fresh fruit juices, smoothies and fruit platters
Summer LabLocation: The Scarlet Hotel, ChinatownWhat to expect:Acai and smoothie bowls and oat milk lattes
NEW AtTeaLocation: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Milk, fruit, oolong and green bubble teas
NEW Three Point TwoLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams and durian desserts
SmooyLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Frozen yoghurts and smoothies
NEW Smile DessertLocation: City East, BugisWhat to expect:Chinese-style desserts and cakes with toppings
NEW Egglette & DessertLocation: Burlington Square, BencoolenWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egglets and desserts
Haagen-DazsLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Ice creams, sundaes and frozen desserts
Yanmi YogurtLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:The colour of purple: yam-based yoghurt drinks
Chocolate OriginLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Chocolate cakes and desserts
NEW Dimanche 49Location: Suites Bukit Timah, Bukit AnakWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams within waffles and cups
No Horse RunLocation: Yishun, Yishun WestWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams in an array of local flavours
Xing Fu TangLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Brown sugar boba teas, fresh milk teas and fruit teas
Ice LabLocation: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Korean bingsu ice cream, shakes and coffee
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
Don Don DonkiLocation: Downtown East, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Foodstuffs, beverages, household supplies and appliances
Scoop WholefoodsLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Wholefoods such as chick peas, nuts, granola bars and seeds
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Plain Vanilla BakeryLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Cakes, cupcakes, banana bread, cookies and shortbreads
NEW HaengBok CakeYoLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Korean-inspired cakes, macaroons, cookies and desserts
Tiong Bahru BakeryLocation: Fort Canning Park, Fort CanningWhat to expect:Breads, pastries, cakes, salads, wraps and desserts
NEW DoughLocation: Chijmes, City HallWhat to expect:Signature coffees, matcha teas, breads and dishes
99 Nonya KuehLocation: Kitchener Complex MSCP, LavenderWhat to expect:Indonesian cakes and sweets
NEW Edith PatisserieLocation: UBS Building, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Artisan cakes, tarts, brownies, waffles and ice cream
Kamome BakeryLocation: Geylang, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Japanese-style freshly-baked breads and pastries
Chin Mee ChinLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:kaya buns, custard puffes and traditional sweets
NEW Keuh by KakwanLocation: Tampines, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Malay kuehs cakes and biscuits
PrimaDeliLocation: New Tech Park, Serangoon GardensWhat to expect:Freshly-baked pastries, buns, breads and cakes
Joy Luck TeahouseLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk teas
NEW WaleedLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Malay kuehs cakes and biscuits
Dough CultureLocation: Oasis Terraces, PunggolWhat to expect:Dough snacks such as you tiao, butterfly bun, banana fritters
Specialty Foods & Beverages
The Whisky DistilleryLocation: One Raffles Place, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Whiskies, cognacs, champagne and associated accessories
Vom FassLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
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]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [November 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: Sen-ryo