60+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [Sept 2021]
We highlight more than 60 new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores that have opened around town over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during August 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include OG Lemak, Hello Arigato and Soft Haus by Janice Wong.
There's also new outlets from Ishin Machi, Foreward Coffee Roasters and Coco Boss.
Our personal favourite, though, is Cherry & Oak: serving up Wood-smoked Malay and European cuisine.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during September 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
NuodleLocation: The Heart Marina One, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Lanzhou-style la mian pulled noodles and soups
Shake ShackLocation: Gardens by the Bay, Marina SouthWhat to expect:Burgers, hotdogs and milk shakes
Kei KaisendonLocation: Cross Street Exchange, China SquareWhat to expect:Japanese sashimi, seafood, vegetables rice bowls
PicotinLocation: Fullerton Waterboat House, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Pastas, pizzas, grills and desserts
NEW Jarrell's BistroLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Asian fusion cuisine such as chilli crab pasta, beers and cocktails
BochincheLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Argentinian cuisine and grills
NEW JosephineLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:French cuisine, desserts and wines
NEW Proper SliceLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Pizza by the slice, meatballs and desserts
NEW Flow BarLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Progressive cocktails and bar bites
NEW GrigliaLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Steaks, grills, seafood and cocktails
Paradise DynastyLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Northern and Southern Chinese cuisine and desserts
KFCLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:A perennial favourite: fried chicken, burgers and fries
MOS BurgerLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
NEW Lok Lok LohLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Malaysian grills, skewers, sauces and bento boxes
NEW The Original Botak JonesLocation: Depot Road, Depot RoadWhat to expect:Cajun chicken, chops, burgers and hot dogs
Bangkok Street MookataLocation: Clementi, Clementi SouthWhat to expect:Thai-style charcoal-grilled and salt baked fish
Al Capone'sLocation: Rochester Mall, one-northWhat to expect:Beers, cocktails, pizzas, grills and chicken wings
NEW Old VillageLocation: Tanglin Halt, CommonwealthWhat to expect:Kuala Lumpur-style pork noodle soups
NEW Tipsy FlamingoLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Beers, wines and cocktails alongside pub grub
NEW Yu Ba FangLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Taiwanese cuisine and signature dumplings
NEW MOS Burger ExpressLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
Sanook KitchenLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Thai street food and desserts
NEW HanyukeLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Sichuan-style grilled fish and sizzling dishes
NEW Pocha In A ForestLocation: City East, BencoolenWhat to expect:Korean street food and signature iced beers
Mrs PhoLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Homestyle Vietnamese cuisine, pho noodles and desserts
Tokyo ShokudoLocation: City Square Mall, LavenderWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles, soups and side dishes
NEW Escape SteakhouseLocation: Connexion, Farrer ParkWhat to expect:Steaks, grills, burgers, side dishes and cocktails
NEW Cherry & OakLocation: Kallang, Kampong JavaWhat to expect:Wood-smoked Malay and European cuisine
NEW OG LemakLocation: Newton Food Court, Newton CircusWhat to expect:Twice-steamed nasi lemak with signature crispy chicken
NEW Pi FoodLocation: UBS Building, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Cantonese cuisine including signature BBQ char siew
Tonkichi ShokudoLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Japanese tonkatsu ramen noodles and soups
BurgsLocation: 313 Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Burgers, fries and beverages
Isshin MachiLocation: Holland, Holland VillageWhat to expect:Modern Taiwanese cuisine and signature chewy noodles
NEW Pronto PrataLocation: Agape Village, Toa Pahoh EastWhat to expect:Indian prata, murtabak and thosai dishes
American TaproomLocation: Kallang, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Craft beers and pub grub
NEW La Bottega EnotecaLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Italian regional cuisine, pastas, pizzas and wines
82bunsikLocation: Djitsun Mall Bedok, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Korean-style corn dogs and beverages
PouletLocation: White Sands, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:French chicken-based appetisers and main dishes
Blanco Court Beef NoodlesLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Chinese-style beef noodles and soups
Shake Shake in a TubLocation: Century Square, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Flavoured French fries, wings and popcorn chicken in a tub
Tim Ho WanLocation: Tampines 1, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Cantonese cuisine and dim sum
Gong Yuan Ma La TangLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:A stir-fry version of mala hot pot dishes
Guzman Y GomezLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Burritos, tacos, free-flow salsa bar, salads, soups and desserts
PastaManiaLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Pizza, pasta, antipasti and desserts
Poke TheoryLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Hawaiian cuisine and salads
NEW BazukaLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:yakiniku grilled meats and donburi bowls
NEW Yakiniku-GoLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Yakinuku grilled meats and donburi rice bowls
Hai Di Lao Hot PotLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Chinese hot pot, soups and steamboat
Saap Saap ThaiLocation: Fairprice Hub, PioneerWhat to expect:Traditional boat noodles and soups
NEW Joya Onsen CafeLocation: Arena Country Club, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Japanese sushi and beverage within a spa
Tang Tang MalatangLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Sichuan-style mala hot pot dishes and soups
Whisk & PaddleLocation: Gombak, GombakWhat to expect:All-day brunch, pastries and desserts
McDonaldsLocation: Greenridge Shopping Centre, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, coffees and iced beverages
Shake Shake in a TubLocation: Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Flavoured French fries, wings and popcorn chicken in a tub
NuodleLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Lanzhou-style la mian pulled noodles and soups
Fu-Men by TeppeiLocation: Canberra Plaza, SembawangWhat to expect:Hakata-style udon noodles and donburi rice bowls
Poke TheoryLocation: Nordcom Two, SembawangWhat to expect:Hawaiian cuisine and salads
NEW Yummy TummyLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Protein bowls, wraps and quesadillas
Genki SushiLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles and desserts on a kaizen-style conveyor belt
Yang Guo FuLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Mala hot pot dishes and signature soups
Huat Huat Chicken WingsLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Singapore-style BBQ chicken wings and sides
Tenderbest Makcik MarketLocation: Punggol, PunggolWhat to expect:Fried and roasted chicken, kopi and teh
Cafes & Kopitiams
StarbucksLocation: Gardens by the Bay, Marina SouthWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes
Fun ToastLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
The Community CoffeeLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Specialty coffees and pastries
NEW Silk Tea BarLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Aromatic single-origin Chinese teas using only spring water
NEW Chez SuzetteLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Coffees, all-day breakfasts, pastries and pancakes
NEW Acoustics Coffee BarLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:All-day brunches and coffees
Foreword Coffee RoastersLocation: NUS Yong Siew Conservatory, NUS Kent RidgeWhat to expect:Speciality Asian coffees, cakes and pastries
NEW Habitat CoffeeLocation: Kallang Whampoa, LavenderWhat to expect:Coffees, brunches, pastas, sandwiches and desserts
NEW Pacto by ParchmenLocation: Jalan Besar CC, LavenderWhat to expect:Chinese teas, coffees, pastries, cakes and tarts
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Balmoral Plaza, StevensWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
Flash CoffeeLocation: ERA APAC Centre, Toa Payoh CentralWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
NEW Smoking Hot CoffeeLocation: Evan Lim Warehouse, UbiWhat to expect:Coffees and simple fusion cuisine
NEW Sevens CafeLocation: Geylang, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Modern Australian cuisine, coffees, pastries and desserts
Each-A-CupLocation: Anchorvale Place MSCP, AnchorvaleWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
NEW Hello ArigatoLocation: Bishan, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Sando sandwiches, nori wraps, pastas and rice bowls
Flash CoffeeLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Fun ToastLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Sembawang Shopping Centre, SembawangWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
Gourmet Paradise by KoufuLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Asian and Singaporean street food and hawker fare
NEW Tribeca Bar & BistroLocation: The Grandstand Turf Club, Bukit TinggiWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine, desserts and beverages
Desserts & Iced Beverages
Cat & The Fiddle by Daniel TayLocation: Raffles Place MRT Station, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Asian-inspired gourmet cheesecakes
Mr CoconutLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
Coco BossLocation: Alexandra Central, RedhillWhat to expect:Coconut-based juices, smoothies and shakes
Holy Cow CreameryLocation: Crawford Court, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Mango-flavoured ice creams and desserts
Coco BossLocation: Trio Building, LavenderWhat to expect:Coconut-based juices, smoothies and shakes
Haagen-DazsLocation: School of The Arts, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Ice creams, sundaes and frozen desserts
NEW Soft Haus by Janic WongLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Keto-friendly ice creams in cones and tubs
NEW Softhaus by Janice WongLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Soft ice-creams in an array of flavours
ApiaryLocation: Geylang, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Ice creams, sorbets, waffles and espresso coffees
NEW ChapayomLocation: Djitsun Mall Bedok, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Bubble and classic Thai iced teas
Hey YogurtLocation: White Sands, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Yogurt beverages and smoothies
Mr CoconutLocation: Tampines Mart, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
The Better ScoopLocation: Braddell Heights CC, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Hand-crafted ice creams and waffles
LiHo TeaLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
MilkshaLocation: L & Y Building, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies
BaWangChajiLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Hot teas, tea lattes and iced beverages
Coco BossLocation: Le Quest, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Coconut-based juices, smoothies and shakes
NEW Little Miss CoconutLocation: Kampung Admiralty, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Coconut-based juices, shakes and desserts
R&B TeaLocation: Sinopec Woodlands, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Milk and fruit teas, cheese teas, macchia teas and yoghurt drinks
Hey YogurtLocation: Sun Plaza, SembawangWhat to expect:Yogurt beverages and smoothies
NEW Moin Moin GelatoLocation: Yishun, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams, waffles bowls and desserts
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
Scoop WholefoodsLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Wholefoods such as chick peas, nuts, granola bars and seeds
Phoon HuatLocation: Holland, Holland HillWhat to expect:Fresh vegetables, meat, food and beverages
Shine Korea SupermarketLocation: Downtown East, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Korean foodstuffs and beverages
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Roti MumLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Singapore-style coffee buns
NEW YatsudokiLocation: Guoco Tower, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, cookies and Hokkaido soft ice cream
The Headless Baker & SonsLocation: The Star Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, brownies and croissants
NEW The French American BakeryLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes, croissants, tarts and desserts
Roti MumLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:Singapore-style coffee buns
Paris Baguette CafeLocation: Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, AljuneidWhat to expect:Hand-made, artisan baked bread, pastries and cakes
Gokoku Japanese BakeryLocation: Tampines Mall, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Japanese buns using traditional ingredients such as sakadane (fermented dough)
Baker's Brew StudioLocation: Tampines Mall, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Customized cakes and desserts
Kim Bong BongLocation: Djitsun Mall, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Korean baked chicken burgers, wraps and salads
Proofer BoulangerieLocation: Jurong Point 2, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Hand-made artisan breads, pastries and cakes
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [August 2021]
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 [May2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [April 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [March 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: Cherry & Oak