New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [March 2021]
With more than 60 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 February 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Clos Pasoh, Ballad of Anna May and Inside Scoop.
There's also new outlets from Poulet, Potato Corner and Paris Baguette.
Our personal favourite, though, is Kulto; serving up modern Spanish cuisine.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during March 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
NEW Tall Girl ChineseLocation: The Sail Marina Bay, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Sichuan and North-East Chinese fusion cuisine
SukiyaLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Gyudon rice bowls with meat toppings and sauces
Mary Lee's CornerLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Local and Asian street food and hawker fare
NEW Grains & CoLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Grain, pasta and Asian protein bowls
Co ChungLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Vietnamese sandwiches and baguettes
King of Fried RiceLocation: Chinatown, ChinatownWhat to expect:Pork chop fried rice dishes
NEW NusantaraLocation: Fraser Tower, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Traditional Malay and Indonesian cuisine
NEW Fat Belly Social SteakhouseLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Premium steaks, small plates, sides and desserts
NEW KultoLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Modern Spanish cuisine and desserts
NEW Carne HamburgersLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Gourmet burgers, fries and milkshakes
NEW LevantLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Craft cocktails with Mediterranean mezze
NEW Rails BarLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Signature pi pa gao cocktails and fried chicken
The Feather BladeLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Steaks, burgers, sides and toppings with cocktails
O.BBa BBQ & JjajangLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Korean BBQ grilled meats and Chinese-style noodles
NEW Clos PasohLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:French cuisine in a modern style with wines and cocktails
New Hong Kong RoastLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Chicken rice sets, local street food, sharing platters and lunch meals
NEW Tandoori BitesLocation: NEWest, Clementi WestWhat to expect:Signature cocktails and Indian bar bites
Sushi ExpressLocation: The Clementi Mall, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, side dishes and desserts
Chen's Mapo TofuLocation: The Star Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Traditional Szechwan-style dishes and rice bowls
CraveLocation: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
MOS BurgerLocation: MOH Housemans Canteen, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Asian-style burgers, fries, soups, ice cream and soft drinks
NEW Hush by MimiLocation: Clarke Quay, Clarke QuayWhat to expect:Signature cocktails and modern Asian tapas
Haven BistroLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Taiwanese-style teppanyaki dishes with signature sauce
NEW Hinode Izakaya & BarLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:Deep-fried small plates, sake and shochu
NEW Bacos the DineLocation: Tekka Place, Little IndiaWhat to expect:Italian-Indian fusion pastas, burgers and biriyanis
NEW Lil' TigerLocation: Robertson Walk, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Signature cocktails, wines, tacos, burgers and steaks
Harry's BarLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Popular Asian dishes and traditional pub grub
Xiao Long Kan HotpotLocation: Orchard Shopping Centre, SomersetWhat to expect:Sichuan-style spicy hot pot dishes and soups
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro BarLocation: Killiney Road Post Office, SomersetWhat to expect:Salads, pastas, pizzas, steaks, grills and desserts
L'Entrecote The Steak & Fries BistroLocation: Holland, Holland VillageWhat to expect:Steaks, salads and cocktails
Peperoni PizzeriaLocation: United Square, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Pizza, pasta, salads and desserts
NEW KelateLocation: Toa Payoh Palm Springs Market, Toa Payoh CentralWhat to expect:Malaysian Kelantanese home-style cuisine
NEW By XuanLocation: Kallang, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Traditional Chinese cuisine and zi char with a modern twist
Little Caesars PizzaLocation: SingPost Centre, EunosWhat to expect:Hot-n-Ready cheese and pepperoni pizzas
NEW Monster PlanetLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Demi-glace Japanese curry rice in large portions
NEW Feast RoxyLocation: Roxy Square, KatongWhat to expect:Asian and International buffets and desserts
NEW 800 Woodfired KitchenLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Grilled chicken and pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven
BlimpieLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:American-style sandwiches and wraps
NEW Supper DeckLocation: Bedok, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine, burgers, pastas and pizzas
NEW House of ChirashiLocation: East Village, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Japanese donburi rice bowls and sake
Burger KingLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, ice cream and sundaes
CraveLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
NEW SamwitchLocation: Hougang, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Sandwiches with blow-torched cheese toppings
NuodleLocation: Compass One, Sengkang CentralWhat to expect:Lanzhou-style la mian pulled noodles and soups
Pavilion Banana LeafLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:South Indian Chettinad cuisine and curries
SOD CafeLocation: 183 Longhaus, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Western-style cuisine, breakfasts and bubble teas
NEW Maisons BowlLocation: Thomson V One, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Grain bowls, cold-pressed juices, coffees and tea
PouletLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:French chicken-based appetisers and main dishes
Tokyo ShokudoLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles, soups and side dishes
D'PenyetzLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Indonesian Fried Chicken, beef rendang and seafood dishes
The Tipsy CowLocation: Superbowl Jurong, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Beers, cocktails, wines and pub grub
A&WLocation: Jurong Point 2, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Burgers, fried chicken and root beer
NEW Maison MarieLocation: The Rail Mall, Nature ReserveWhat to expect:Western-style cuisine, seafood, oysters, crabs and steaks
SushiroLocation: Lot One Shoppers Mall, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Sushi and sashimi via a conveyer belt system
East Treasure ChineseLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Traditional Chinese dishes and desserts
Rollie OlieLocation: Woods Square, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Californian sushi rolls, poke bowls and salads
Putien RestaurantLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Chinese Fujian-style cuisine and desserts
Potato CornerLocation: Nordcom Two, SembawangWhat to expect:Flavoured French fries and hash browns
NEW Burock CuisineLocation: Chong Pang City Market, Yishun WestWhat to expect:Malaysian-style ramli burgers and fries
Kueh & MeeLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:One-dish Indonesian-style meals and kueh cakes
NEW Yakiniku-GoLocation: The Seletar Mall, FernvaleWhat to expect:Yakinuku grilled meats and donburi rice bowls
4Fingers Crispy ChickenLocation: Sengkang, FernvaleWhat to expect:Fried chicken, burgers, fries and rice boxes
Cafes & Kopitiams
Flash CoffeeLocation: One George Street, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
NEW Ballad of Anna MayLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Proud Mary coffees, pastries and toasted sandwiches
NEW Coffee @ 3Location: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Coffees, Swedish meat balls and desserts
NEW Void CafeLocation: School of The Arts, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:House blends and single origin coffees, and cold brews
NEW Cafe @ ZallLocation: Wheelock Place, ScottsWhat to expect:coffee, iced beverages, cakes and pastries
HotChic2Location: The Grandstand Turf Club, Bukit TinggiWhat to expect:Western-style cuisine with Japanese influences and coffees
NEW Balance Coffee by GeishaLocation: VIIO Balestier, BalestierWhat to expect:Signature coffees, croissants, salads and pastas
NEW Geylang Drip CityLocation: Geylang, AljuneidWhat to expect:Specialty coffees, cold brews and egg sandwiches
Fun ToastLocation: HillV2, HillviewWhat to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
Desserts & Iced Beverages
MilkshaLocation: Guoco Tower, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies
NEW Roji Monster Ice CreamLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Taiwanese shaved ice cream, waffles and desserts
Nine Fresh Desserts TaiwanLocation: NUS University Hall, NUS Kent RidgeWhat to expect:Taiwanese desserts such as taro balls, beancurd and grass jelly
NEW Cong NgotLocation: Wisma Alsagoff, BugisWhat to expect:Vietnamese desserts and iced beverages
NEW Inside ScoopLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Ice creams and waffles with local flavours
NEW Tien Tien YogurtLocation: Holland Village MRT Station, Holland VillageWhat to expect:Fresh fruit and cereal yogurt smoothies with toppings
Denzy GelatoLocation: Bedok, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams with vegan options
19TeaLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Milk teas, coffees, ice creams and souffle pancakes
Chicha San ChenLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Hot and cold bubble teas
Sweet Cheeks GelatoLocation: Cheng San Centre, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams with flavours such as honeycomb and mango puree
NEW Foursome Ice Cream & WaffleLocation: Sin Ming Ville, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Ice creams and waffles with local flavours
Fluff StackLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Souffle pancakes in an array of flavours
Bober TeaLocation: Esso Service Station, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Iced tea lattes, fruit teas and lattes
The AlleyLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Taiwanese milk teas with pearls and sugarcane syrup
TheJellyHeartsLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Jelly cheesecakes and pastries
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Joy Luck TeahouseLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk teas
Rive Gauche PatisserieLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Pastries, cakes and desserts
PantlerLocation: Orchard, Diplomatic AreaWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, cheesecakes and desserts
City DonutLocation: Velocity Novena Square, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Locally-flavoured doughnuts such as orh nee
All The BatterLocation: CT Hub 2, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Avocado-inspired cakes, tarts and fresh juices
Paris Baguette CafeLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Hand-made, artisan baked bread, pastries and cakes
Joy Luck TeahouseLocation: Sun Plaza, SembawangWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts, pineapple buns and milk teas
Tai Cheong BakeryLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style egg tarts and pastries
Food Kitchens & Delivery Services
NEW IkigaiLocation: The Riverwalk Apartments, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Beers, sake, wines, sushi, sashimi and yakitori grills.
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
70+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [February 2021]
150+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [January 2021]
110+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [December 2020]
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]
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: Kulto