40+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [July 2020]
The end of the circuit breaker returned some sense of normality, with new venues previously placed on hold starting to emerge after a period of hibernation.
New players with a first outlet on the block, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, included the Laut, Burata Joy, Little Wola Cafe and Orchard Food Market.
There's new outlets from Dian Xiao Er, Cedele Bakery Cafe and Eccellente by HAO Mart.
Our personal favourite, though, is Kotuwa, serving up spicy Sri Lankan curries, sambols and rice dishes. The restaurant started life as delivery-only service - as many others - through Cloudstreet as they prepared for a new home at Wanderlust Hotel in the near future.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during July.
Restaurants & Bars
ISteaks DinerLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Steaks, grills, chops, soups, sides and fries
Una UnaLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Charcoal-grilled unagi rice bowls, salads and sushi
Dian Xiao ErLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Roast duck together with rice and soups
NEW Nalati Restaurant & EventsLocation: Republic Plaza, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Salads, soups, meat and seafood main dishes, and desserts
Shrimp Prawn SeafoodLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Thai-style seafood and traditional dishes
NEW Brew KopibarLocation: Havelock 2, Clarke QuayWhat to expect:Coffees, kopi, iced beverages and craft beers
NEW LautLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Signature Cocoktails and Modern Asian cuisine
NEW KiyoshiLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Inaniwa udon noodles, sushi, sashimi, yakitori grills
SabarLocation: 100AM Amara, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Japanese toro sabar (mackerel) seafood dishes
CraveLocation: HarbourFront Centre, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
Igokochi Dining BarLocation: NEWest, Clementi WestWhat to expect:Japanese omakase dining with sake and whiskies
NEW Burrata JoyLocation: Alice Metropolis, one-northWhat to expect:Mozzarella cheese served with salads and pasta
Jaz BistroLocation: Steven Riady Centre, University TownWhat to expect:Signature Aston dishes such as black pepper steak and chicken napolitana
NEW Grammi by Chef BeppiLocation: National Gallery of Singapore, City HallWhat to expect:Italian-Mediterranean ready-to-eat menu and groceries
Sho Ryu RamenLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Hakata-style ramen noodles topped with green onions and char shu
NEW Wildfire Chicken & BurgersLocation: Nanyang Academy Campus, BencoolenWhat to expect:Fried chicken and burgers
NEW LUX RestaurantLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Scandanavian meat balls, seafood, burgers and desserts
NEW Lam's GardenLocation: City Gate, Kallang BasinWhat to expect:Traditional Cantonese cuisine and desserts
Genki SushiLocation: City Square Mall, LavenderWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, rice, noodles and desserts on a kaizen-style conveyor belt
NEW Chooby PizzaLocation: Kallang, Kampong JavaWhat to expect:Traditional Napoli-style pizzas with unusual toppings
NEW Sushi KouLocation: Holiday Inn Orchard City Centre, SomersetWhat to expect:Edo-style sushi and an omakse dining experience
NEW Sho Ryu RamenLocation: TripleOne Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Hakata-style ramen noodles topped with green onions and char shu
SPRMRKTLocation: Holland, Tanglin VillageWhat to expect:Grain bowls, pastas, desserts and craft beers
NEW Coffee PlusLocation: Farrer Gardens, CoronationWhat to expect:Artisanal coffee, croissants, cakes and gelato ice-creams
East Treasure Chinese RestaurantLocation: Kallang, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Traditional Chinese dishes and desserts
NEW PratunamLocation: Sims Green, AljuneidWhat to expect:Chicken and pork leg rice, egg omlette and hawker fare
CraveLocation: Parkway Parade, Marine ParadeWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
Tori-QLocation: Bedok Mall, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Yakitori skewers and bento boxes
NEW The Co-opLocation: HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:British, Italian and Mexican cusinines and desserts
Tongue Tip Lan Zhou Beef NoodlesLocation: Hillion Mall, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Chinese-style hand-pulled noodles, halal meats and a clear broth
Cafes & Kopitiams
NEW AddictudeLocation: The Heart Marina One, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Organic teapresso brew, Arabica coffees and hand-crafted artisan breads
NEW NOA CoffeeLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Coffees with beans sourced from Southeast Asia
NEW Kreams KrafthouseLocation: Maxwell Chambers, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Traditional lattes, Korean-style coffees and scones
NEW Pipes by HattendoLocation: Dorsett Residences, ChinatownWhat to expect:Coffees, breads, main dishes, soups and desserts
StarbucksLocation: NUS Kent Ridge, NUS Kent RidgeWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes
NEW Thong Aik CoffeeLocation: Indus Garden, HavelockWhat to expect:local breakfasts, kopi, teh and Thai street food
MOS BurgerLocation: CT Hub 2, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
NEW KizunaLocation: MacPherson, Potong PasirWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages and pastries
Jimmy Monkey CafeLocation: Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, AljuneidWhat to expect:Coffees and iced beverages
Fun ToastLocation: Mount Alvernia Hospital, Toa Payoh WestWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
Just Dough CafeLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Buns, soups, cakes and salads
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
NEW Orchard Food MarketLocation: Orchard Towers, ScottsWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine and desserts
Desserts & Iced Beverages
NEW Little Wola CafeLocation: Chin Swee View, Pearl's HillWhat to expect:Ice creams, waffles, cakes and light bites
Tiger SugarLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Brown sugar fresh milk teas made with bobas and mini pearls
Cat & The Fiddle by Daniel TayLocation: Junction 8 Shopping Centre, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Asian-inspired gourmet cheesecakes
JLD Dragon (Ji Long Tang)Location: Bukit Batok, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Brown sugar bubble teas, iced beverages and toppings
Nine Fresh Desserts TaiwanLocation: Lot One Shoppers Mall, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Taiwanese desserts such as taro balls, beancurd and grass jelly
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
Eccellente by HAO MartLocation: Esplanade MRT Station, City HallWhat to expect:Groceries, meat, beverages, health and personal care products
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Cedele Bakery CafeLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Bread, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, salads and soups
NEW Ebisu BowlsLocation: The Metropolis, one-northWhat to expect:Japanese-Hawaiian sashimi and poke bowls
The Muffinry by Bakery & BarLocation: Commerze Irving, MacPherson Industrial AreaWhat to expect:
Muyoo BakeryLocation: Siglap, SiglapWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes and doughnuts
ChateraiseLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, cookies and Hokkaido soft ice cream
Specialty Foods & Beverages
NEW BearsLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Traditional Taiwanese souvenir snacks
NEW Ben ShengLocation: White Sands, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Raw cereals and nutrition supplements
Famous AmosLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Chocolate chip cookies, brownies and muffins
Food Kitchens & Delivery Services
NEW Smart City KitchensLocation: Orchard Towers, ScottsWhat to expect:Central kitchen for delivery and self-collection services
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
50+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [April 2020]
50+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [March 2020]
90+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [February 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: Kotuwa