70+ New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [October 2020]
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The signs are there that the flow of new food and beverage outlets is starting to climb back towards pre-lockdown levels.
New players with a first outlet on the block during September 2020, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Tang Lung Restaurant, Ginza Shinto, See You Latte and Flash Coffee.
There's also new outlets from Go Noodle House, 108 Matcha Saro and Chateraise.
Our personal favourite, though, is Tigerlily Patisserie, as Chef Maxime demonstrates success requires persistence and unwavering self-belief.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during October 2020:
Restaurants & Bars
NEW Forty BrothLocation: The Heart Marina One, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Taiwanese street food
Shake ShackLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:burgers, hotdogs and milk shakes
Gochi-So ShokudoLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Iberian pork tonkatsu noodles and curries
NEW Kafe SamsaLocation: China Square, China SquareWhat to expect:Central Asian samosas and desserts
Gully x Blu KouzinaLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Asian and Western street food from around the world
NEW PorkypineLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Cuban-style Cubano sandwiches and cocktails
NEW The HarvestLocation: OUE Downtown 2, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Vegetable-inspired protein bowls and iced beverages
NEW En DiningLocation: Capital Tower, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Japanese-inspired buffets with an a la carte menu
NEW Avenue 87Location: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Modern Asian cuisine
NEW Mad About SucreLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Western provincial cuisine, cakes and signature cocktails
NEW ToriSanLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Yakitori and izakaya dishes with sake and whiskies
NEW Puteca AbateLocation: The Working Capitol, ChinatownWhat to expect:Italian street food such as spaghetti meat balls
Heart of DarknessLocation: The Working Capitol, ChinatownWhat to expect:Craft beer, beer-infused cocktails, wines and pub grub
NEW Beats Bites & CocktailsLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Signature cocktails, bar bites and music
Old Chang KeeLocation: Telok Blangah CC, Telok BlangahWhat to expect:Curries puffs and other local delacies for those on-the-go
FatburgerLocation: NEWest, Clementi WestWhat to expect:Gourmet burgers, fries, salads and desserts
NEW Ramen IchiroLocation: The Clementi Mall, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Jiro-style ramen noodles and soups
NEW Burgers & Shakers x CloveLocation: Swissotel The Stamford, City HallWhat to expect:Hand-crafted burgers, alads, thick shakes and craft beers
Tonkotsu Kazan RamenLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Japanese tonkotsu ramen noodles and soups
NEW Lemak BoysLocation: Shaw Centre, ScottsWhat to expect:Peranakan-style nasi lemak
Putien RestaurantLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Fujian-style cuisine and desserts
NEW Bonding KitchenLocation: Orchard Gateway Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Peranakan fusion cuisine including Wagyu Beef rendang
Luke's LobsterLocation: Shaw House, ScottsWhat to expect:Lobster rolls with a choice toppings
NEW Kin Kao YoungLocation: 313 Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Thai street food, noodles and burgers
Cafe Ma MaisonLocation: Mandarin Gallery, SomersetWhat to expect:Japanese cuisine, desserts, tarts and coffee
NEW Tang Lung RestaurantLocation: The Pier Robertson, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Chinese regional cuisine and dim sum
NEW Ginza ShintoLocation: Singapore River, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Japanese sushi and an omakse dining experience
NEW Tuga RestaurantLocation: Holland, Tanglin VillageWhat to expect:Traditional Portuguese cuisine and wines
JW Korean Food StoryLocation: Bukit Timah, Sixth AvenueWhat to expect:Korean army stew, BBQ, ramen and
NEW Ramen Keisuke Niku KingLocation: Paya Lebar Square, AljuneidWhat to expect:Japanese tonkotsu ramen noodles and soups
NEW Salvo by Pasta FrescaLocation: Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, AljuneidWhat to expect:Homemade pastas, bar bites, beers and wines
NEW Viva LocaLocation: Katong Square, KatongWhat to expect:European and local cuisine, beers and cocktails
NEW LH AlfrescoLocation: Kurau Court, Telok KurauWhat to expect:beers, cocktails, wines and bar bites
NEW Firewood Chicken & BagelLocation: Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Coffees, bagels and Korean-style grilled chicken
SushiroLocation: Bedok Mall, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Sushi and sashimi via a conveyer belt system
Nam Kee PauLocation: Bedok Mall, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Handmade traditional pau and buns
CraveLocation: Downtown East, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
Yaowarat Thai Kway ChapLocation: Tampines Polyview, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Thai-style kway chap with a clear pepper soup
NEW Kraft KitchenLocation: Tampines Polyview, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Seafood hot pots, steaks, pastas and desserts
Go Noodle HouseLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Chinese-style noodles and soups bowls
PappaRich Malaysian DelightsLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine with a South East Asian twist
Jin Li Mala Hot PotLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Chinese-style hot pots and spicy mala soups
Gong Yuan Ma La TangLocation: Our Tampines Hub, Tampines EastWhat to expect:A stir-fry version of mala hot pot dishes
EventastyLocation: Century Square, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Hand-pulled, halal Chinese-style beef noodles, rice bowls and soups
Som TamLocation: Hougang Crimson, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Modern Thai fusion cuisine and desserts
TasteBud Eating HouseLocation: Hougang Crimson, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:
Made in OrientLocation: J'Forte Building, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Cantonese and Nanyang cuisine and desserts
NEW See You LatteLocation: Stars of Kovan, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Indonesian and Western fusion cuisine
NEW MomentsLocation: Serangoon, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Burgers, toast sets and coffee
Yun NansLocation: Serangoon NEX, Serangoon CentralWhat to expect:Yunnan-style cuisine and desserts
East Treasure Chinese RestaurantLocation: myVillage Serangoon, Serangoon GardensWhat to expect:Traditional Chinese dishes and desserts
NEW 82bunsikLocation: Jubilee Square, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Korean-style corn dogs and beverages
GopizzaLocation: IMM Building, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Ellipse-shaped pizzas made with par-baked dough
Lao Jiang Superior SoupLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Malaysian-style fish and hor fun soups
Collin's GrilleLocation: Jurong Point 2, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Steaks, grills, pastas, pizzas and desserts
Kei KaisendonLocation: Hillion Mall, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Sashimi rice bowls
NEW XW Western GrillLocation: Lot One Shoppers Mall, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Steaks, chops mixed grills and seafood
Pezzo PizzaLocation: Causeway Point, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Regular and gourmet pizzas
Teochew Meat PuffLocation: Wave9, SenokoWhat to expect:Teochew-style pork and vegetable puffs
Ippudo ExpressLocation: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Japanese tonkotsu ramen noodles and rice bowls
Ichikokudo Hokkaido RamenLocation: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Halal-certified ramen noodles and soups
Cafes & Kopitiams
The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLocation: Oxley Raffles/Change Alley, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads
NEW Flash CoffeeLocation: Oxley Tower, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Parallel Coffee RoastersLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Coffees, sandwiches and acai bowls.
Fun ToastLocation: Ascent Building, Science Park 1What to expect:Kaya toast, kopi and teh and local street food
NEW Glass RoastersLocation: Faber Hills, FaberWhat to expect:Freshly-brewed coffees and pastries
NEW Kream & KenshoLocation: Outram, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Coffees, donburi rice bowls and Western light meals
NEW Wan Wan Thai CafeLocation: City East, BencoolenWhat to expect:Coffees, smoothies, ice cream and desserts
JTSH CafeLocation: Ngee Ann City, ScottsWhat to expect:Character-themed burgers, pastas and beverages
StarbucksLocation: Katong Square, KatongWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes
% Arabica CoffeeLocation: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Coffee made from Ethiopia-sourced single-origin beans
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
B.E.D (Chef Avenue)Location: J'Forte Building, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Asian and Singaporean street food and hawker fare
Desserts & Iced Beverages
Signature by Koi TheLocation: The Star Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Artisan teas, bubble teas and macchiatos
Ji De Chi DessertLocation: The Star Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Hong Kong desserts, snow ice and soups
LiHo TeaLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
NEW BaWangChajiLocation: Funan, City HallWhat to expect:Hot teas, tea lattes and iced beverages
108 Matcha SaroLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Green tea flavoured cakes and lattes
NEW Charlie's TeaLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Milk and fruit bubble teas together with fresh bakes
An Acai AffairLocation: 313 Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Acai fruit bowls, frozen yoghurt and smoothies
LiHo TeaLocation: Kallang MRT Station, Kallang RiversideWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
NEW Ice YodoLocation: KINEX, Geylang EastWhat to expect:Snow ice with toppings, waffles and coffee lattes
Mr CoconutLocation: Bedok Mall, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
JLD Dragon (Ji Long Tang)Location: Tampines, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Brown sugar bubble teas, iced beverages and toppings
NEW ColobabaLocation: Century Square, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Fresh fruit juices and smoothies
Mr CoconutLocation: Tampines 1, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
JLD Dragon (Ji Long Tang)Location: Hougang Crimson, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Brown sugar bubble teas, iced beverages and toppings
Hui Lau ShanLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Mango desserts, smoothies and mango sago soups
Do Qoo by Mr BeanLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Desserts with grass jelly, soy pudding and toppings
LiHo TeaLocation: Woodlands Galaxy CC, WoodlandsWhat to expect:Cheese-flavoured, fruit and milk bubble teas
Chicha San ChenLocation: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Hot and cold bubble teas
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Proofer BoulangerieLocation: One Raffles Place, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Hand-made artisan breads, pastries and cakes
NEW Tigerlily PatisserieLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Hand-crafted pastries with an Asian twist
NEW City DonutsLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Locally-flavoured doughnuts such as orh nee
Butter BeanLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Sandwiches, thick toasted bread and nanyang coffee
ChateraiseLocation: Parkway Parade, Marine ParadeWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, cookies and Hokkaido soft ice cream
ChateraiseLocation: Bedok Mall, Bedok NorthWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, cookies and Hokkaido soft ice cream
Krispy KremeLocation: IMM Building, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Doughnuts, coffee and iced beverages
NEW Rickson's KitchenLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Hokkaido cakes, tarts and Konnyaku jellies
Xi De LiLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Youtiao pastries with coffee, soya bean milk, beancurd and goreng pisang
ChateraiseLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Cakes, pastries, cookies and Hokkaido soft ice cream
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Fragrance Bak KwaLocation: VivoCity, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:BBQ bak kwa, pork floss, Chinese sausages and mooncakes
Cookie MixxLocation: Ngee Ann City, ScottsWhat to expect:
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
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]
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: Tigerlily Patisserie