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
NEW Little BowlLocation: The Heart Marina One, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Pastas and rice bowls
NEW Chuan NoooodleLocation: The Heart Marina One, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Szechuan-style noodles, breakfasts and desserts
NEW Mott 32Location: The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Bayfront & GardensWhat to expect:Modern Hong Kong and Chinese cuisine
Genki SushiLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles and desserts on a kaizen-style conveyor belt
WheatLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Soba noodles, red rice, salads and donburi bowls
NEW MTBL Cultural CentreLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Chinese baijiu and moutai drinks and beverages
EAT.Location: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Noodles, soups, laksa, bee hon and local street food
Tap Craft Beer BarLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Craft beers and bar bites
RookeryLocation: Cross Street Exchange, China SquareWhat to expect:
NEW KorioLocation: Shophouses Far East Square, China SquareWhat to expect:Sandwiches, doughnuts and specialty coffees
NEW GazetteLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Belgium regional cuisines, beers and wines
Ma Maison RestaurantLocation: 100AM Amara, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Japanese and Western fusion cuisine including pastas and salads
Ramen Dining Keisuke TokyoLocation: The Waterfront, Resorts WorldWhat to expect:Tonkatsu and niboshi (dried fish) ramen noodles
NEW 1-V:ULocation: Sentosa, Sentosa AttractionsWhat to expect:Pastas, pizzas, burgers and desserts
Hong Kong Sheng Kee Noodle HouseLocation: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Hong Kong street food and noodles
Lou Yau Taste of MalaysiaLocation: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Ipoh-style hor fun street food and hawker fare
NEW Canteen BistroLocation: SMU School of Info Systems, Bras BasahWhat to expect:Japanese omurice with crispy chicken, fish and meatballs
NEW Coyote Ugly SaloonLocation: Clarke Quay, Clarke QuayWhat to expect:Entertainment bar famous for bar-top dancers and beers, cocktails and bar bites
NEW Thai-Khun BarLocation: Clarke Quay, Clarke QuayWhat to expect:Thai street food and grills together with beers and cocktails
Wok HeyLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Stir-fry dishes and noodles from this local eatery
NEW Raffles CourtyardLocation: Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, City HallWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine
So FranceLocation: Duo Galleria, BugisWhat to expect:French cuisine and desserts
NEW Malt Craft Beer BistroLocation: The Concourse Shopping Mall, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Craft beers and pizzas
The Blue GingerLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Peranakan nonya dishes such as nasi lemak and pop piah
Okinawan Diner Nirai-KanaiLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Seafood, grills and beers
NEW Goobne Chicken KoreaLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Fried chicken, burgers, fries and rice boxes
Crystal Jade Hong Kong KitchenLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Cantonese dishes including dim sum, roasted meats and congee
London Fat DuckLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine and dim sum
So PhoLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Vietnames pho dishes, street food and desserts
Salad Stop!Location: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Salads, wraps and sandwiches
NEW Ryan's KitchenLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Steaks, grills and burgers as well as salads and healthy fare options
YonehachiLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Okowa sticky rice with together salmon, red bean and chestnut
Tori-QLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Yakitori skewers and bento boxes
NEW Plentyfull Bakery & DeliLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, salads, sandwiches, hot main dishes, cakes and beverages
NEW QueLocation: TripleOne Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Vietnamese pho noodles and traditional street food
NEW The Kingdom of BelgiansLocation: 8 Rodyk, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Belgium-themed beers, light meals and bar bites
NEW Hongdae OppaLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Korean hotplates and fried chicken
SushiroLocation: Shaw House, ScottsWhat to expect:Sushi and sashimi via a conveyer belt system
NEW Irvin's Messy KitchenLocation: Wisma Atria, ScottsWhat to expect:Asian and local rice and noodle bowls in a tub
Casa TartufoLocation: Singapore River, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Italian antipasto, pastas, main dishes, desserts and truffles
Table at 7Location: Singapore River, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Modern European cuisine with Asian influences
Rocky MasterLocation: Singapore River, OxleyWhat to expect:Salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, burger and local dishes
Peperoni PizzeriaLocation: Bukit Timah, HillcrestWhat to expect:Pizza, pasta, salads and desserts
Ka-Soh RestaurantLocation: Bukit Timah, HillcrestWhat to expect:Cantonese-style seafood and zi char dishes
Guzman Y GomezLocation: Velocity Novena Square, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Burritos, tacos, free-flow salsa bar, salads, soups and desserts
Shihlin Taiwan Street SnacksLocation: Velocity Novena Square, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Fried chicken, mee sua and Taiwanese street food
NEW Ho Jia GaLocation: The Poiz Centre, Potong PasirWhat to expect:Taiwanese-style handmade sausages
NEW Hokkai Small TownLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Japanese and Korean cuisine including hot plates and bento boxes
Lin Ji Pig Trotter RiceLocation: ESR BizPark, KembanganWhat to expect:Pig trotter dishes with rice, light sauce, spices and herbs
NEW Ministry of BurgersLocation: Downtown East, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Malaysian-style ramli burgers and fries
Nandhana'sLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian street food
i Love TaimeiLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Taiwanese street food, bento boxes and bubble tea
Burger KingLocation: Thomson Plaza, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, ice cream and sundaes
SubwayLocation: Thomson Plaza, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Salads, wraps and sandwiches
NEW AhttiLocation: Vision Exchange, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Korean fried chicken, sizzling plates and pancakes
Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu KingLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Japanese tonkotsu ramen noodles and soups
Ootoya RestaurantLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:
PappaRich Malaysian DelightsLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine with a South East Asian twist
The Original Boat NoodleLocation: The Seletar Mall, FernvaleWhat to expect:Traditional Thai boat noodles and soups
Tenderbest Makcik MarketLocation: Sengkang, FernvaleWhat to expect:Fried and roasted chicken, kopi and teh
NEW PerchLocation: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Asian fusion cuisine
Cafes & Kopitiams
Wang CafeLocation: Yue Hwa Building, Pearl's HillWhat to expect:
Femi's TeaLocation: Fraser Tower, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Milk and fresh fruit teas using natural tea leaves
Maxx CoffeeLocation: NUS Central Library, NUS Kent RidgeWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
StarbucksLocation: Outram Community Hospital, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes
KumoyaLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, cakes and pastries
NEW Main Street CommissaryLocation: Kallang, Little IndiaWhat to expect:Specialty coffees, teas, cheesecakes and iced beverages
NEW LucidLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Specialty coffees
Toast BoxLocation: Scotts Square, ScottsWhat to expect:Kopi and teh together with traditional kaya toast
AlchemistLocation: Design Orchard, SomersetWhat to expect:Coffee and iced beverages
% Arabica CoffeeLocation: Holland, Holland HillWhat to expect:Coffee made from Ethiopia-sourced single-origin beans
NEW Fun To GoLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
StarbucksLocation: HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes
Desserts & Iced Beverages
NEW Yenly Yours DessertLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Mango and fruit desserts and smoothies
Kung Fu TeaLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
Hui Lau ShanLocation: Chinatown Point, ChinatownWhat to expect:Mango desserts, smoothies and mango sago soups
Mr CoconutLocation: City East, BugisWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
NEW Mong Cha ChaLocation: Fortune Centre, BencoolenWhat to expect:Vegan and vegetarian bubble teas and matcha ice creams
NEW Chow Zan DessertLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Traditional Asian and Chinese desserts such as mango sago
NEW Monarchs & MilkweedLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Gelato ice cream and homemade cones with local flavours such as soursop
NEW Machi MachiLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Tea lattes with fresh fruit, milk teas with pearls and panna cotta
NEW Salon by The Dark GalleryLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Chocolate-inspired ice cream and iced beverages
NEW House On The MoonLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Modern European desserts
R&B TeaLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Milk and fruit teas, cheese teas, macchia teas and yoghurt drinks
YumikoLocation: Changi City Point, Changi SouthWhat to expect:Fresh fruit yoghurt beverages
NEW Berry NiceLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Acai fruit bowls
R&B TeaLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Milk and fruit teas, cheese teas, macchia teas and yoghurt drinks
The Whale TeaLocation: Rivervale Mall, RivervaleWhat to expect:Milk and fruit bubble teas, ice creams and souffles
NEW Hui Lau ShanLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Mango desserts, smoothies and mango sago soups
Gong ChaLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Bubble and milk teas, iced beverages and toppings
NEW Hey YogurtLocation: Jurong Point 1, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Yogurt beverages and smoothies
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
7-ElevenLocation: Clifford Centre, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Quick bites, meals-on-the-go, snacks and beverages
Cheers by NTUC FairPriceLocation: 51 Cuppage Road, SomersetWhat to expect:Quick bites, beverages and lifestyle essentials
EveryLocation: The Poiz Centre, Potong PasirWhat to expect:Japanese foodstuffs, beverages and household supplies
Don Don DonkiLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Foodstuffs, beverages, household supplies and appliances
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Awfully ChocolateLocation: The Shoppes Marina Bay Sands, Bayfront & GardensWhat to expect:Chocolate cakes and pastries
Twelve CupcakesLocation: The Waterfront, Resorts WorldWhat to expect:Designer cup cakes
Tiong Bahru Bakery DinerLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Breads, pastries and cakes together with light meals, all-day breakfasts and pancakes
Tiong Bahru Bakery DinerLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Breads, pastries and cakes together with light meals, all-day breakfasts and pancakes
Beard Papa'sLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Fresh and natural cream puffs
Swee Heng 1989 ClassicLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes and pastries
Twelve CupcakesLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Designer cup cakes
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Aroma TruffleLocation: BugisPlus, BugisWhat to expect:Truffle-flavoured potato chips and sauces
Food Kitchens & Delivery Services
GrabKitchenLocation: Lam Soon Building, HillviewWhat 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