90+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [February 2020]

There is nothing like starting the new year with a bang, and the latest food and beverage offerings to open their doors, during January 2020, did not fail to disappoint.

Over at The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, Mott 32 is the place to go for a stylish dim sum and Cantonese dining experience, while those looking to unwind after a long day at the office should head for a few drinks at the bar-top dancing Coyote Ugly Saloon at Clarke Quay.

A bigger contrast in venues you'd be hard pressed to find!

Both of these brands are new entrants to Singapore, as indeed are others, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below.

The bubble tea craze continues to show no sign of abating any time soon, with a handful of new beverages bars appearing for the time time this month, including Hui Lau Shan and Machi Machi.

We could say the same for Korean fried chicken, with Goobne and Hongdae Oppa adding yet more variety in this dining space.

Meanwhile, two local brands take a step outside their comfort zone, offering meals to go alongside their established business.

Irvin's has launched a 'Messy Kitchen' concept with quick meals in a tub, while Tiong Bahru Bakery has added a 'Diner' moniker to branches at Funan and Raffles City. 

In the same vein, the 1855 F&B Group has introduced a new restaurant and bar concept at Jewel Changi Airport; Perch, and Plentyfull Bakery & Deli is a new concept from the guys behind the Plentyfull restaurant at Millenia Walk.

Our personal favourite, though, is House on the Moon, for an indulgent experience feasting on modern European desserts!

Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during February.

Restaurants & Bars

  1. NEW Little Bowl
    Location: The Heart Marina One, Financial District
    What to expect:Pastas and rice bowls

  2. NEW Chuan Noooodle
    Location: The Heart Marina One, Financial District
    What to expect:Szechuan-style noodles, breakfasts and desserts

  3. NEW Mott 32
    Location: The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Bayfront & Gardens
    What to expect:Modern Hong Kong and Chinese cuisine

  4. Genki Sushi
    Location: Suntec City Mall, Marina Centre
    What to expect:Sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles and desserts on a kaizen-style conveyor belt

  5. Wheat
    Location: Suntec City Mall, Marina Centre
    What to expect:Soba noodles, red rice, salads and donburi bowls

  6. NEW MTBL Cultural Centre
    Location: Suntec City Mall, Marina Centre
    What to expect:Chinese baijiu and moutai drinks and beverages

  7. EAT.
    Location: Suntec City Mall, Marina Centre
    What to expect:Noodles, soups, laksa, bee hon and local street food

  8. Tap Craft Beer Bar
    Location: Millenia Walk, Marina Centre
    What to expect:Craft beers and bar bites

  9. Rookery
    Location: Cross Street Exchange, China Square
    What to expect:

  10. NEW Korio
    Location: Shophouses Far East Square, China Square
    What to expect:Sandwiches, doughnuts and specialty coffees

  11. NEW Gazette
    Location: Outram, Chinatown
    What to expect:Belgium regional cuisines, beers and wines

  12. Ma Maison Restaurant
    Location: 100AM Amara, Tanjong Pagar
    What to expect:Japanese and Western fusion cuisine including pastas and salads

  13. Ramen Dining Keisuke Tokyo
    Location: The Waterfront, Resorts World
    What to expect:Tonkatsu and niboshi (dried fish) ramen noodles

  14. NEW 1-V:U
    Location: Sentosa, Sentosa Attractions
    What to expect:Pastas, pizzas, burgers and desserts

  15. Hong Kong Sheng Kee Noodle House
    Location: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong Bahru
    What to expect:Hong Kong street food and noodles

  16. Lou Yau Taste of Malaysia
    Location: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong Bahru
    What to expect:Ipoh-style hor fun street food and hawker fare

  17. NEW Canteen Bistro
    Location: SMU School of Info Systems, Bras Basah
    What to expect:Japanese omurice with crispy chicken, fish and meatballs

  18. NEW Coyote Ugly Saloon
    Location: Clarke Quay, Clarke Quay
    What to expect:Entertainment bar famous for bar-top dancers and beers, cocktails and bar bites

  19. NEW Thai-Khun Bar
    Location: Clarke Quay, Clarke Quay
    What to expect:Thai street food and grills together with beers and cocktails

  20. Wok Hey
    Location: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Hall
    What to expect:Stir-fry dishes and noodles from this local eatery

  21. NEW Raffles Courtyard
    Location: Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, City Hall
    What to expect:Asian and Western cuisine

  22. So France
    Location: Duo Galleria, Bugis
    What to expect:French cuisine and desserts

  23. NEW Malt Craft Beer Bistro
    Location: The Concourse Shopping Mall, Kallang Basin
    What to expect:Craft beers and pizzas

  24. The Blue Ginger
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Peranakan nonya dishes such as nasi lemak and pop piah

  25. Okinawan Diner Nirai-Kanai
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Seafood, grills and beers

  26. NEW Goobne Chicken Korea
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Fried chicken, burgers, fries and rice boxes

  27. Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Cantonese dishes including dim sum, roasted meats and congee

  28. London Fat Duck
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine and dim sum

  29. So Pho
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Vietnames pho dishes, street food and desserts

  30. Salad Stop!
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Salads, wraps and sandwiches

  31. NEW Ryan's Kitchen
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Steaks, grills and burgers as well as salads and healthy fare options

  32. Yonehachi
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Okowa sticky rice with together salmon, red bean and chestnut

  33. Tori-Q
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Yakitori skewers and bento boxes

  34. NEW Plentyfull Bakery & Deli
    Location: Great World, Havelock
    What to expect:Freshly-baked breads, salads, sandwiches, hot main dishes, cakes and beverages

  35. NEW Que
    Location: TripleOne Somerset, Somerset
    What to expect:Vietnamese pho noodles and traditional street food

  36. NEW The Kingdom of Belgians
    Location: 8 Rodyk, Robertson Quay
    What to expect:Belgium-themed beers, light meals and bar bites

  37. NEW Hongdae Oppa
    Location: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby Ghaut
    What to expect:Korean hotplates and fried chicken

  38. Sushiro
    Location: Shaw House, Scotts
    What to expect:Sushi and sashimi via a conveyer belt system

  39. NEW Irvin's Messy Kitchen
    Location: Wisma Atria, Scotts
    What to expect:Asian and local rice and noodle bowls in a tub

  40. Casa Tartufo
    Location: Singapore River, Robertson Quay
    What to expect:Italian antipasto, pastas, main dishes, desserts and truffles

  41. Table at 7
    Location: Singapore River, Robertson Quay
    What to expect:Modern European cuisine with Asian influences

  42. Rocky Master
    Location: Singapore River, Oxley
    What to expect:Salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, burger and local dishes

  43. Peperoni Pizzeria
    Location: Bukit Timah, Hillcrest
    What to expect:Pizza, pasta, salads and desserts

  44. Ka-Soh Restaurant
    Location: Bukit Timah, Hillcrest
    What to expect:Cantonese-style seafood and zi char dishes

  45. Guzman Y Gomez
    Location: Velocity Novena Square, Novena Central
    What to expect:Burritos, tacos, free-flow salsa bar, salads, soups and desserts

  46. Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks
    Location: Velocity Novena Square, Novena Central
    What to expect:Fried chicken, mee sua and Taiwanese street food

  47. NEW Ho Jia Ga
    Location: The Poiz Centre, Potong Pasir
    What to expect:Taiwanese-style handmade sausages

  48. NEW Hokkai Small Town
    Location: KINEX, Geylang East
    What to expect:Japanese and Korean cuisine including hot plates and bento boxes

  49. Lin Ji Pig Trotter Rice
    Location: ESR BizPark, Kembangan
    What to expect:Pig trotter dishes with rice, light sauce, spices and herbs

  50. NEW Ministry of Burgers
    Location: Downtown East, Pasir Ris Drive
    What to expect:Malaysian-style ramli burgers and fries

  51. Nandhana's
    Location: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines South
    What to expect:Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian street food

  52. i Love Taimei
    Location: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon Central
    What to expect:Taiwanese street food, bento boxes and bubble tea

  53. Burger King
    Location: Thomson Plaza, Bishan West
    What to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, ice cream and sundaes

  54. Subway
    Location: Thomson Plaza, Bishan West
    What to expect:Salads, wraps and sandwiches

  55. NEW Ahtti
    Location: Vision Exchange, Jurong East
    What to expect:Korean fried chicken, sizzling plates and pancakes

  56. Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King
    Location: JEM, Jurong East
    What to expect:Japanese tonkotsu ramen noodles and soups

  57. Ootoya Restaurant
    Location: JEM, Jurong East
    What to expect:

  58. PappaRich Malaysian Delights
    Location: Causeway Point, Woodlands
    What to expect:Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine with a South East Asian twist

  59. The Original Boat Noodle
    Location: The Seletar Mall, Fernvale
    What to expect:Traditional Thai boat noodles and soups

  60. Tenderbest Makcik Market
    Location: Sengkang, Fernvale
    What to expect:Fried and roasted chicken, kopi and teh

  61. NEW Perch
    Location: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi Airport
    What to expect:Asian fusion cuisine

Cafes & Kopitiams

  1. Wang Cafe
    Location: Yue Hwa Building, Pearl's Hill
    What to expect:

  2. Femi's Tea
    Location: Fraser Tower, Raffles Place
    What to expect:Milk and fresh fruit teas using natural tea leaves

  3. Maxx Coffee
    Location: NUS Central Library, NUS Kent Ridge
    What to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads

  4. Starbucks
    Location: Outram Community Hospital, Outram South
    What to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes

  5. Kumoya
    Location: City East, Kampong Glam
    What to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, cakes and pastries

  6. NEW Main Street Commissary
    Location: Kallang, Little India
    What to expect:Specialty coffees, teas, cheesecakes and iced beverages

  7. NEW Lucid
    Location: Kallang, Lavender
    What to expect:Specialty coffees

  8. Toast Box
    Location: Scotts Square, Scotts
    What to expect:Kopi and teh together with traditional kaya toast

  9. Alchemist
    Location: Design Orchard, Somerset
    What to expect:Coffee and iced beverages

  10. % Arabica Coffee
    Location: Holland, Holland Hill
    What to expect:Coffee made from Ethiopia-sourced single-origin beans

  11. NEW Fun To Go
    Location: Paya Lebar Square, Aljuneid
    What to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food

  12. Starbucks
    Location: HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok, Bukit Batok
    What to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes

    Desserts & Iced Beverages

    1. NEW Yenly Yours Dessert
      Location: Suntec City Mall, Marina Centre
      What to expect:Mango and fruit desserts and smoothies

    2. Kung Fu Tea
      Location: Marina Square, Marina Centre
      What to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas

    3. Hui Lau Shan
      Location: Chinatown Point, Chinatown
      What to expect:Mango desserts, smoothies and mango sago soups

    4. Mr Coconut
      Location: City East, Bugis
      What to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams

    5. NEW Mong Cha Cha
      Location: Fortune Centre, Bencoolen
      What to expect:Vegan and vegetarian bubble teas and matcha ice creams

    6. NEW Chow Zan Dessert
      Location: City East, Kampong Glam
      What to expect:Traditional Asian and Chinese desserts such as mango sago

    7. NEW Monarchs & Milkweed
      Location: City East, Kampong Glam
      What to expect:Gelato ice cream and homemade cones with local flavours such as soursop

    8. NEW Machi Machi
      Location: City East, Kampong Glam
      What to expect:Tea lattes with fresh fruit, milk teas with pearls and panna cotta

    9. NEW Salon by The Dark Gallery
      Location: Great World, Havelock
      What to expect:Chocolate-inspired ice cream and iced beverages

    10. NEW House On The Moon
      Location: Great World, Havelock
      What to expect:Modern European desserts

    11. R&B Tea
      Location: Great World, Havelock
      What to expect:Milk and fruit teas, cheese teas, macchia teas and yoghurt drinks

    12. Yumiko
      Location: Changi City Point, Changi South
      What to expect:Fresh fruit yoghurt beverages

    13. NEW Berry Nice
      Location: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines East
      What to expect:Acai fruit bowls

    14. R&B Tea
      Location: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines South
      What to expect:Milk and fruit teas, cheese teas, macchia teas and yoghurt drinks

    15. The Whale Tea
      Location: Rivervale Mall, Rivervale
      What to expect:Milk and fruit bubble teas, ice creams and souffles

    16. NEW Hui Lau Shan
      Location: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon Central
      What to expect:Mango desserts, smoothies and mango sago soups

    17. Gong Cha
      Location: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon Central
      What to expect:Bubble and milk teas, iced beverages and toppings

    18. NEW Hey Yogurt
      Location: Jurong Point 1, Jurong West
      What to expect:Yogurt beverages and smoothies

    Supermarkets & Convenience Stores

    1. 7-Eleven
      Location: Clifford Centre, Raffles Place
      What to expect:Quick bites, meals-on-the-go, snacks and beverages

    2. Cheers by NTUC FairPrice
      Location: 51 Cuppage Road, Somerset
      What to expect:Quick bites, beverages and lifestyle essentials

    3. Every
      Location: The Poiz Centre, Potong Pasir
      What to expect:Japanese foodstuffs, beverages and household supplies

    4. Don Don Donki
      Location: JEM, Jurong East
      What to expect:Foodstuffs, beverages, household supplies and appliances

    Bakeries & Cake Shops

    1. Awfully Chocolate
      Location: The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Bayfront & Gardens
      What to expect:Chocolate cakes and pastries

    2. Twelve Cupcakes
      Location: The Waterfront, Resorts World
      What to expect:Designer cup cakes

    3. Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner
      Location: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Hall
      What to expect:Breads, pastries and cakes together with light meals, all-day breakfasts and pancakes

    4. Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner
      Location: Funan, City Hall
      What to expect:Breads, pastries and cakes together with light meals, all-day breakfasts and pancakes

    5. Beard Papa's
      Location: Great World, Havelock
      What to expect:Fresh and natural cream puffs

    6. Swee Heng 1989 Classic
      Location: Paya Lebar Square, Aljuneid
      What to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes and pastries

    7. Twelve Cupcakes
      Location: Causeway Point, Woodlands
      What to expect:Designer cup cakes

    Specialty Foods & Beverages

    1. Aroma Truffle
      Location: BugisPlus, Bugis
      What to expect:Truffle-flavoured potato chips and sauces

    Food Kitchens & Delivery Services

    1. GrabKitchen
      Location: Lam Soon Building, Hillview
      What to expect:Asian and local cuisine

      Honourable shout-outs to:
      ·  JLD Dragon (Ji Long Tang): Taiwanese bubble tea debuted at The Centrepoint in December, with a second branch in early February at The Star Vista
      ·  Small's: a working concept from Bjorn Shen, located with Artichoke, offering a pizza omakase experience - watch this space!
      ·  So France: a new look alfresco terrace at Duo Galleria
      ·  Tiong Bahru Bakery Diner: a rebrand of the Funan and Raffles City outlets to a bakery café with a menu including breakfasts, light meals and desserts

      It's also sayonara to Cold Stone Creamery, who closed down all their outlets at the end of January.

      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: House on the Moon

      This article was posted on February 10, 2020

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