There are new cafes and restaurants opening all the time in Singapore. Restaurants also keep themselves in the news by rolling out new menus and offering special deals regularly. To assist our readers to find the latest Food & Beverage deals, news and promotions, we list on this page the F&B news and information which we know of and which we think are of interest to you.
Revitalise with Wellness-themed Afternoon Tea at Portman’s Bar
Indulge in the Wellness-themed Afternoon Tea at Portman’s Bar at PARKROYAL Collection. Relish in a selection of savoury and sweet treats, made with fresh herbs, edible flowers, and vegetables from the hotel’s Urban Farm.
Served in a charming picnic basket, enjoy these delectable treats in the serene surroundings of a lush garden setting. Highlights include the Zesty Prawn Tartlet, Impossible™ Meat Puff Pastry Roll, and Savoury Scallop with Tomato Salsa. There is also a Sweet Wagon, a roving trolley filled with free-flow patisseries, macaroons, pralines, and cookies.
The Portman’s Bar Wellness-themed Afternoon Tea includes free flow of coffee or tea, and is priced at $58 per person. Complete your indulgence with a two-hour free of either Taittinger Champagne at $68++, or Prosecco at $38++.
Portman’s Bar’s seasonal Wellness-themed afternoon tea is available till 30 June 2023.
Portman’s Bar
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4 Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6845 1119
BudgetMealGoWhere – new portal to search for HDB coffee shops offering budget meals
The Housing & Development Board (HDB), in collaboration with the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), launched a new portal to help residents locate HDB coffee shops offering budget meals more easily and conveniently.
Anyone can visit https://go.gov.sg/budgetmeal, enter his postal code in the search box and click the ‘GO’ button. The site will list the coffee shops and the available budget meal options, starting with those located within 2 km of the postal code. The portal is also accessible via the LifeSG app and website.
For a start, about 40 coffee shops are currently listed on the BudgetMealGoWhere website, with more being progressively added.
Budget meal options include lunch or dinner meals that are priced affordably (typically below $4) as compared to the average price of meals sold at nearby eating establishments.
Participating stalls will display the budget meal decal stickers on their food display signage, indicating the budget meals on offer.
Immersive Catalan fare with new Chef’s Menu at Restaurant Gaig
Summer in Catalonia is magical. The season is celebrated at Restaurant Gaig with the new Chef’s Menu ($180++ per diner) curated by Executive Chef Marti Carlos Martinez.
The gastronomic fare weaves diners into an immersive journey through the food streets of Catalonia, while embracing nose-to-tail heritage recipes of the region’s staple — Lamb. The tasting menu commences with a trio of canapes – The Thinnest Fuet Sandwich, Sunday’s Vermut and Surf And Turf Taco, inspired by some of Catalan’s classic snacks and Sunday social traditions.
The first starter showcases the culinary tradition of mar i muntanya with the Lamb Leg Ravioli & Scampi Broth. Frit Menorquí features pan-seared Boston lobster tail, a lobster-jus infused yolk, purple potato chips and tomato bread. Main courses arrive in the form of Glazed Sweetbreads and Artichoke, and Lamb Rack with Idiazábal Cheese Sauce, artfully demonstrating a nose-to-tail cooking approach.
Restaurant Gaig
16 Stanley Street, Singapore 068735
Tel: +65 9771 2674 / 6221 2134
Mondays to Saturdays
Lunch: 12 pm – 3 pm
Dinner: 6 pm – 11 pm
Closed on Sunday
The Marmalade Pantry opens new outlet at Anchorpoint
Slated to welcome diners on 7 May 2023, The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint is situated at the Central Atrium on level 1 and at the heart of the Anchorpoint mall.
For a limited time, look forward to Anchorpoint Opening Specials, from tantalising appetisers to toothsome mains and a dessert with an Asian twist – such as Fried Artichoke with Lemon Ricotta; Duck Ragu Pappardelle and Pork Cheek with Carrot Puree; and Honeycomb Poached Pear.
The Marmalade Pantry Anchorpoint
Level One (Central Atrium), Anchorpoint Shopping Centre
370 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159953
Opening hours: 11 am – 10 pm
Shake Shack’s Avocado Bacon Limited Menu is Here
Shake Shack Singapore brings a new limited edition burger to our shores this May: say hello to the Avocado Bacon Burger — Shake Shack’s signature cheeseburger is topped with slices of fresh Haas avocado and Niman Ranch applewood-smoked bacon while the Avocado Bacon Chicken Burger is a spin on the hot-favourite Dark Meat Hot Chicken. Wanna go bun-less? Opt for a Lettuce Wrap in place of a bun to up your veggie intake.
As a special treat, take part in an Avocardio Sessions with F45 Singapore. Hit the floor with a 45-minute cardio-HIIT session and fuel up with a burger after, only on 20 May and 10 June at Shake Shack VivoCity.
Yakiniku Like Celebrates One Million Customers with 50% Off
15 to 17 May 2023
Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Yakiniku LIKE is the fastest growing casual yakiniku chain in the world, boasting 141 stores worldwide. It was the first to introduce the ground-breaking solo-dining yakiniku concept, which transformed the casual dining landscape and created a brand-new gastronomic experience for customers.
Yakiniku LIKE have served an amazing one million customers in Singapore to date. Yakiniku Like celebrates one million customers served in Singapore by offering a 50% discount on 5 favourite set meals – only from 15 to 17 May at all their outlets.
Karubi Set 200g $7.95 (U.P. $15.90)
Karubi & Harami Set 200g $10.45 (U.P. $20.90)
LIKE Set 250g $11.45 (U.P. $22.90)
Pork Belly Set 200g $7.95 (U.P. $15.90)
A5 Wagyu Karubi & US Karubi Set 100g $9.45 (U.P. $18.90)
MIYOSHI by Fat Cow
At MIYOSHI, or 三好 in kanji, meaning ‘three graces’, diners are invited to a new modern way of savouring long-beloved Japanese flavours. This is showcased through three of the most unique dining experiences of Japanese cuisine – ramen, teppanyaki and omakase, in Mess Hall, a beautiful colonial style conservation building in Sentosa.
Multi award-winning fine Japanese restaurant Fat Cow’s Head Chef, Shingo Iijima, and Sous Chef of MIYOSHI, Nigel Loh, collectively present a menu that combines Fat Cow’s approach of using premium produce and traditional techniques with a deliciously modern spirit. Highlights include Wagyu Shoyu Ramen ($58++) that features premium Miyazaki A4 Wagyu presented in shabu-style slices; and Wagyu Dry Ramen ($58++) featuring Australian Wagyu striploin served on a sizzling hot plate.
Set lunches (from $32++ to $168++) are also available from Wednesday to Sunday. Mostly curated from the a-la-carte, options are served with thoughtfully selected sides including braised burdock, chawanmushi, miso soup and dessert for a well-rounded meal.
MIYOSHI
#01-04/05/06, Mess Hall at Sentosa
2 Gunner Lane, Singapore 099567
Tel: +65 6019 0089
Operating Hours
Lunch
Wednesday to Friday: 12 noon to 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:30 am to 3 pm
Dinner
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 6 pm to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday: 6 pm to 10:30 pm
Teppan-kaiseki Experiences
Lunch seating at 12.15 pm | Dinner seating at 6.45 pm
Sushi Omakase Experience
Dinner seating only at 6.45 pm
Joo Chiat Fei Fei Wanton Mee – Relocated
The popular Fei Fei Wanton Mee 飛飛雲吞麵 at Joo Chiat has relocated to 45 Joo Chiat Place (from 72 Joo Chiat Place). The signboard now says Fei Fei Noodle House. It will still operate 24 hours a day.
Fei Fei Noodle House
45 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427769
Discover The Chairman’s Room at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore has a new private dining enclave nestled in the storied walls of The Grand Lobby. A discreet ten-seater dining room, The Chairman’s Room offers a private and cosy sanctuary for guests to celebrate special moments and create treasured memories while enjoying specially curated dining experiences from Raffles Hotel Singapore.
The Chairman’s Room brings forth a unique destination well-suited for an array of intimate get-togethers and events such as hosting family and cherished ones, birthdays, and celebrations of milestones.
Website | Tel: 6412 1244
Bedrock Origin’s 2023 The Great Beef & Reef Series Ed 2: The Best of America
19 April to 31 July 2023
Bedrock Origin’s The Great Beef & Reef Series returns for its second edition for 2023 with the best of America. This series will bring diners on a culinary journey of the finest produce from America, highlighting the best of both land and sea.
Relish a 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu ($168++ per person) or a 6-Course Dinner Tasting Menu with Siberian Caviar (add $49++). Top up $78++ to elevate the dining experience with a curated 5-wine pairing with wines from The Prisoner Wine Company. A 6-wine pairing is complimentary during the launch dinner on 19 April 2023 with any order of The Beef & Reef Series menus.
The culinary journey begins with the Scallop & Lobster Tartare featuring wild-caught Atlantic Sea scallops and Boston lobsters. The next dish presents the Duo of American Oysters – Oyster Rockefeller and Oyster Casino, prepared in two different styles. Following this, the third course is the Duck Maryland Cigar. Relish the fourth course of the evening with the Applewood Smoked Lamb Ribs, showcasing 120-gram Colorado grain-fed lamb ribs. The fifth course presents the 100% Fullblood Tajima Black Olive Fed Wagyu Striploin spotlighting Wagyu produced on the most prestigious Wagyu farm in America, Umami Olive Fed Wagyu located in Texas. Conclude the journey on a high note with the Bourbon Masala Poached Pear.
Bedrock Origin
#01-02, Oasia Resort Sentosa Hotel, 23 Beach View, Palawan Ridge, Singapore 098679
Tel: +65 6818 3333
Chopstix by PS.Cafe Expands into Eastern Singapore
Chopstix is the delivery-only concept created by the people behind the well-loved PS.Gourmet Group brands including PS.Cafe, Chopsuey Cafe, and Jypsy. Chopstix’s delivery-only menu was inspired by crowd-favourite
Chopsuey Cafe.
Currently available on Deliveroo, Grab, Foodpanda and Oddle, Chopstix has now added its second kitchen in Singapore. Foodies living in the East can now take delight in yet another tantalising addition to their long list of delicious eats within the region. The Chopstix menu features an appetising selection of noodles, rice dishes, and sides at accessible price points with nothing above $20.
See Chopstix menu here
Subway freshly-launched Chicken Tandoori subs and Bandung Cookie
31 March to 30 May 2023
Paying homage to two well-loved Indian and Malay dishes, Subway Singapore has unveiled an all-new Chicken Tandoori sub and Bandung cookie. It’s an unlikely combination until you taste it, with the aromatic, mildly spiced and full-flavoured profile of the Chicken Tandoori blending perfectly with the sweetness from the Bandung cookie.
The Chicken Tandoori sub and Bandung cookie will be available at participating Subway Singapore restaurants and across delivery platforms GrabFood, FoodPanda and Deliveroo.
Chicken Tandoori sub starts from $8.50 for a 6-inch and $14 for a footlong
Bandung cookie starts from $1.70
CÉ LA VI’s refreshed menu features locally-inspired flavours
CÉ LA VI seeks to redefine Asia’s dynamic culinary scene with a refreshed menu featuring locally-inspired flavours and ethically sourced ingredients across its Restaurant, SkyBar and Club Lounge.
Executive Chef Maksym Chukanov and his team re-interpreprate beloved local dishes and skilfully execute with the freshest produce. The team further defines sustainable efforts, with more ingredients on the menu sourced from local social enterprises and urban farmers, Edible Garden City and Nosh Produce.
Menu highlights include the Japanese Amela Tomato, the highest grade of sweet tomatoes, and Kingfish Collar, marinated and grilled with local flavours such as sambal and calamansi. Mains follow with Kinmedai, a fork-tender fillet enveloped in Chef’s interpretation of laksa sauce, and Ravioli boasts an Asian twist on an Italian classic, with the use of wanton skin to wrap its pumpkin filling.
CÉ LA VI
Level 57, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Hotel Tower 3,
1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971
Tel: +65 6508 2188
Meatkrafters – One-Stop Modern Gourmet Butchery Grocer That Never Sleeps
Nestled at the heart of the old Ghim Moh neighbourhood, Meatkrafters, is an upscale gourmet butchery grocer that stands out with its sleek and modern exterior, offering a unique range of goodies that include premium and distinctive meat cuts, artisanal cheese, house-branded soups, breads, desserts, an extensive collection of wines and more.
Meatkrafters has also revolutionised the butchery shopping experience in Singapore by becoming the first butchery retailer to offer self-checkout refrigerators that are available 24/7 on-site.
First Anniversary Promotions (Available from 1 May 2023 to 31 May 2023)
In celebration of its first anniversary, Meatkrafters will be running a special month-long promotion, aimed at captivating and delighting consumers. Shoppers can lookout for a special 1st Anniversary Bundle that includes a diverse selection of meats including Cajun Chicken Boneless Leg, Australian Grassfed Wagyu Striploin MB4+, Special-Aged Miso Picanha, Pork, Apple, Sage Sausages, among others. This bundle also comes with additional items like French Baguette, Mushroom Soup, Belgian Waffles, all priced at a reasonable S$100 (Usual price S$120), giving shoppers an excellent opportunity (and reason!) to stock up on their meats and grocery items as a great deal during this first anniversary celebration.
Meatkrafters
19 Ghim Moh Rd, #01-247, Singapore 270019
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 8am – 7pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
