110+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [December 2020]
With more than 110 new restaurants and dozens of new cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores, there was no shortage of action around town over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during November 2020, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Bistro G, Roundboy Roasters and Kiddokkio Cafe.
It would be remiss of us not to mention the newly renovated Food Folks at La Pau Sat, with both places to eat and food retailers.
There's also new outlets from Fatburger (a flagship store at Cineleisure on Orchard Road), Xing Fu Fang and HaveFunFamily KTV.
Our personal favourite, though, is Picanhas; a Brazilian-style steaks and grills.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during December 2020:
Restaurants & Bars
SEA Chuan KungFu FishLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Chinese Sichuan-style seafood and grills
Sofra Turkish Cafe & RestaurantLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Doner kebab rolls, Turkish coffee and ice cream
Kanada-YaLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Japanese onkotsu ramen noodles and soups
NEW Bistro GLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Modern French cuisine, burgers, salad bowls and desserts
Chef Kang Prawn Noodle HouseLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Cantonese-style prawn noodles and soups
Shi Hui YuanLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Singapore-style hor fun with a signature collagen-rich gravy
GopizzaLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Ellipse-shaped pizzas made with par-baked dough
Lixin The Fishball FolksLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Chinese Teochew-style fish ball noodles
QQ RiceLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Rice rolls, bento sets, congee and and sandwiches
SmolLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Modern and contemporary salads and healthy fare
The Grill KnifeLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Steaks, seafood and grills
The Soup SpoonLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Soups from around the world
Good Old TasteLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Chicken rice, laska and grass jelly milk teas
TamJai SamGor MixianLocation: Chinatown Point, ChinatownWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style noodles and soups
KiwamiLocation: Chinatown Point, ChinatownWhat to expect:Tonkotsu ramen noodles and unami-flavoured soups
Neon PigeonLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Signature cocktails and izakaya-style plates of food
NEW MiznonLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Modern Israeli and Middle Eastern street food
NEW PicanhasLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Brazilian steaks, grilled meats, rice bowls and sides
NEW Restaurant EuphoriaLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Vegetable-inspired cuisine and menus
NEW Rockon TokyoLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Kyoto obanzi cuisine with signature Treasure Box
NEW Beng Who CooksLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Contemporary Western cuisine and desserts
Barossa Restaurant & BarLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Australian-style steaks and grills
Astons SpecialitiesLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Western cuisine and salads
TamJai SamGor MixianLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style noodles and soups
Plank Sourdough PizzaLocation: Faber Hills, FaberWhat to expect:Pizzas, sides and desserts
Eng's Wantan NoodlesLocation: The Clementi Mall, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Springy egg noodles, fresh char siew and chilli sauce
Strangers' ReunionLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Coffees, cakes, tarts, sandwiches and grain bowls
NEW House of SeafoodLocation: Clarke Quay, Clarke QuayWhat to expect:Singapore-style seafood and chilli crab
Gerill BabLocation: Bugis Junction, BugisWhat to expect:Korean BBQ grilled meats, rice, noodles and salads
NEW Yang Guo FuLocation: City East, BugisWhat to expect:Mala hot pot dishes and soups
NEW King Army StewLocation: Fortune Centre, BencoolenWhat to expect:Army stew, braised chicken and kimchi soups
NEW Habibi-san!Location: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Grilled meats, seafood, mezze bowls and pita bread
NEW ASAP & CoLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Smoked meats, steaks, burgers and desserts
NEW The Lok Lok BarLocation: The Concourse Shopping Mall, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Beers, cocktail and local and Malaysia street food
NEW See ULocation: The Concourse Shopping Mall, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Draft beers, whislkies and bar bites
Nagara ThaiLocation: City Square Mall, LavenderWhat to expect:Traditional Thai cuisine and desserts
MOS BurgerLocation: City Square Mall, LavenderWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
Prive Bar & RestaurantLocation: Singapore Tyler Print Institute, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Beers, cocktails, wines and Western-style food
NEW Jurassic World CafeLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Movie character-themed food together with merchandise
WooshiLocation: Orchard Gateway Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Build your own sushi rolls and bowls using ingredients from the world
NEW Empire Fine Chinese CuisineLocation: Ngee Ann City, ScottsWhat to expect:Cantonese and Teochew cuisine and desserts
SuperGreekLocation: Orchard Central, SomersetWhat to expect:Souvlaki, grain bowls, pita wraps and salads
Omakase BurgerLocation: Orchard Central, SomersetWhat to expect:American-style smashed burgers, fries and beverages
FatburgerLocation: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, SomersetWhat to expect:Gourmet burgers, fries, salads and desserts
NEW Menbaka Fire RamenLocation: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, SomersetWhat to expect:Ramen noodles and soups made with yuzu, a small yellow citrus fruit
Phat Burger BroLocation: Valley Point Shopping Centre, HavelockWhat to expect:Burgers and craft beers from local breweries
Long Beach Seafood RestaurantLocation: Holland, Tanglin VillageWhat to expect:Chinese-style seafood and tze char
NEW MOS Burger ExpressLocation: Holland Village MRT Station, Holland VillageWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
Pot AddictionLocation: United Square, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Korean hot pot soups and BBQ
NEW Raw Kitchen BarLocation: Kallang Rivergreen Building, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:European cuisine sharing plates and desserts
NEW No Monkey BusinessLocation: The Venue Shoppes, MacPherson NorthWhat to expect:Vegetarian noodles, bee hoon and rice dishes and curries
NEW Yakiniku WarriorLocation: Geylang, AljuneidWhat to expect:Yakinuku grilled meats and donburi bowls
Lau Wang Claypot DelightsLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Traditional claypot rice and herbals soups
Yang Guo FuLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Mala hot pot dishes and soups
NEW Onkei TonkatsuLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Japanese tonkatsu fried chicken and katsu curries
NEW Isshin MachiLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Modern Taiwanese cuisine and signature chewy noodles
Hungry Bear CafeLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Signature burgers, pastas and coffee
NEW Masalaa BarLocation: Siglap, SiglapWhat to expect:Modern Indian street food and signature cocktails
Gochi-So ShokudoLocation: Bedok Mall, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Iberian pork tonkatsu noodles and curries
Swee Choon Tim SumLocation: JTC Space Tampines, Tampines NorthWhat to expect:Hong Kong dim sum, Shanghai-style cuisine and desserts
NEW Pasta LoftLocation: The Midtown Residences, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Pastas, carbonara, aglio olio and truffle fries
Dough MagicLocation: Hougang 1, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Chinese-style hand-made steamed buns using traditional Taiwanese recipes
NEW Lucky Cat CafeLocation: Hougang CC, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Japanese vegetarian cuisine and desserts
NEW Lok Lok ParadiseLocation: Kopitiam Square, Sengkang CentralWhat to expect:Malaysian-style steamboat, soups and meat skewers
NEW Big Burger ClubLocation: Yio Chu Kang Green, Yio Chu KangWhat to expect:Malaysian-style ramli burgers and fries
China Whampoa Homemade NoodlesLocation: AMK Central Food Court, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Cantonese-style prawn noodles and soups
Shi Li Fang Hot PotLocation: Thomson Plaza, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Taiwanese steamboat and soups
NEW Nummun Thai KitchenLocation: Thomson Imperial Court, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Thai cuisine and seafood dishes including crabmeat omlettes
NEW Yeast SideLocation: KAP Residences, King Albert ParkWhat to expect:Sourdough breads, handmade pizzas and craft beers
CraveLocation: Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
Takagi RamenLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Ramen noodles and soups made with yuzu, a small yellow citrus fruit
Ayam Penyet RiaLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Indonesian-style fried chicken, beef rendang and seafood dishes
Pho StreetLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Popular street food and hawker fare
Long John Silver'sLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Fish, seafood and chicken prepared in a signature batter
Warong TimbelLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Indonesian street food and hawker fare
SushiroLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Sushi and sashimi via a conveyer belt system
Wok HeyLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Stir-fry dishes and noodles from this local eatery
White RestaurantLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:White bee hoon and Singaporean street food
Cafes & Kopitiams
NEW Runes CoffeeLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Specialty coffees
Local Coffee PeopleLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Coffee, blended teas and iced beverages
Hoshino CoffeeLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads and local street food
Tiong Hoe Specialty CoffeeLocation: Galaxis Fusionopolis One, one-northWhat to expect:Specialty coffees and online sale of beans
NEW Round Boy RoastersLocation: Outram South, Outram SouthWhat to expect:artisan coffees and retail sales of coffee beans
NEW Ratio IncLocation: The Centrepoint, SomersetWhat to expect:Kopi during the day and cocktails at night
Fun ToastLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
Food FolksLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Food-themed retail and dining destination
The Soup Spoon UnionLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Mini food court with soups, burgers, steaks and salads
Desserts & Iced Beverages
LiHo TeaLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
NEW Creme & ConeLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams and waffles
LiHo TeaLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
Gelato LaboLocation: Faber Hills, FaberWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams in flavours such as Sicilian pistachio
NEW Durian BBLocation: Crawford Court, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Durian-inspired cakes, desserts and snacks
NEW Flipper's PancakesLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Japanese-style souffle pancakes
Yanmi YogurtLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:The colour of purple: yam-based yoghurt drinks
NEW Hay GelatoLocation: Bedok, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams and waffles
YiFang Taiwan Fruit TeaLocation: Shell Service Station, AnchorvaleWhat to expect:Taiwanese fruit-inspired bubble teas
Xing Fu TangLocation: Ang Mo Kio MRT Station, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Brown sugar boba teas, fresh milk teas and fruit teas
Ji De Chi DessertLocation: 51 Ang Mo Kio, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Hong Kong desserts, snow ice and soups
NEW I See CreamLocation: Thomson V Two, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams and waffles
NEW Kiddokkio CafeLocation: Le Quest, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Crepes, ice cream, milkshakes, coffee and tea
Ji De Chi DessertLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Hong Kong desserts, snow ice and soups
MilkshaLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
Chorok MarketLocation: Orchard Gateway Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Korean foodstuffs and beverages
NTUC FairPrice FinestLocation: Le Quest, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Groceries, meat, beverages, health and personal care products
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Baker & CookLocation: Faber Hills, FaberWhat to expect:Hand-made, artisan baked bread, pastries and cakes
Dunkin' DonutsLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Donuts, coffee and soft drinks; everything you would expect!
Drips Bakery & CafeLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Tarts, Cakes, savoury bites and coffee
NEW Sugar ToastLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:Freshly-baked artisanal breads
Bakery CuisineLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Breads, pastries and cakes
NEW Puffs & PeaksLocation: Tampines Central CC, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Pastries, doughnuts, cookies and puffs
Tai Cheong BakeryLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts and pastries
Swee Heng 1989 ClassicLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes and pastries
Paris Baguette CafeLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Hand-made, artisan baked bread, pastries and cakes
Specialty Foods & Beverages
MyEureka Snack BarLocation: Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, AljuneidWhat to expect:Traditional and Asian-flavoured popcorn such as salted egg yolk
NEW Mr Bucket ChocolaterieLocation: Sin Ming Ville, Bishan WestWhat to expect:chocolates, bon bons, gift sets and coffee
Tian MaLocation: Le Quest, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Food, beverages and household supplies
Natural Wild HoneyLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Natural honey drinks and snacks
Night Clubs & Music Lounges
HaveFunFamily KTVLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Karaoke rooms and an extensive music catalogue
HaveFunFamily KTVLocation: SAFRA Yishun Country Club, Yishun SouthWhat to expect:Karaoke rooms and an extensive music catalogue
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
110+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [November 2020]
70+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [October 2020]
70+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [September 2020]
20+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [August 2020]
40+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [July 2020]
50+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [April 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: Picanhas