Singapore’s dining scene continues to expand with new cafes and restaurants opening regularly. The Ordinary Patrons has compiled a list of recent launches worth exploring. The selection ranges from under-the-radar spots with distinctive character to buzzworthy venues drawing crowds. The list is updated periodically to reflect the latest additions to Singapore’s food landscape.
KOKO Kawane at The Star Vista
The new matcha cafe, KOKO Kawane, is a collaboration between KOKO, a Japanese-style patisserie run by Gaia Group, and Kawane Matcha, a tea farm in Kawane, Shizuoka.
Matcha lattes come in three blends. The House Blend costs $8.50, the Soemon Blend $12.50 and the single-origin Okumidori $13.50. A hojicha latte costs $8.
Pastries are made by head pastry chef Mei Kubota, who uses Japanese ingredients and French techniques. They cost $10 to $14. The signature Hisui ($14) has matcha mousse, hazelnut praline crunch and strawberry jam. Tea and pastry pairings cost $15.
KOKO Kawane
#01-02 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 8209 7988
Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm
Árō at 15 Mohamed Sultan Road
Chef Johanne Siy has opened her first restaurant, Árō, at 15 Mohamed Sultan Road, serving a 12-course tasting menu for $268++ per person. Born in the coastal province of Pangasinan in the Philippines, Siy has cooked at some of the world’s best-known kitchens, including Le Bernardin, Restaurant André, Noma and Fäviken. Rather than sticking to one regional style, she calls her cooking “Creator’s cuisine”, which puts the ingredients and the people who produce them first. That means plenty of lesser-known Southeast Asian produce on the menu. Read more.
Árō
15 Mohamed Sultan Road
Singapore 238964
Tel: +65 6290 6195
Opening Hours:
Friday – Monday: 12noon – 3pm | 6pm – 10pm
Thursday: 6pm – 10pm
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The CHOYA Ginza BAR at Millenia Walk
Choya has been a familiar name on Singapore’s shop shelves since 1998. The Japanese umeshu brand has opened its own bar and restaurant here. It brings the full range of Choya drinks together with cocktails, food and pairings under one roof, with non-alcoholic options too.
The food works the sweet-sour flavour of ume, the Japanese plum used to make umeshu, into familiar dishes. On the menu are items such as grilled pork jowl with ume yakiniku glaze and ume aioli, chicken skewers with ume sherry glaze, and a four-cheese lasagne made with ume béchamel.
For the full experience, try a pairing. The Golden Rod, a cocktail created for the Singapore bar, mixes Choya Single Year with rye whiskey and mango juice, and comes with a hamachi and mango ceviche. Those with a sweet tooth might prefer the C4D, a cookies-and-cheesecake drink made with Choya Kokuto Umeshu, served with a mascarpone and salted caramel “Cheesewich”.
The CHOYA Ginza BAR Singapore
9 Raffles Boulevard
#02-06 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Opening Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday: Closed
Elijah Pies at Joo Chiat
Elijah Pies, the creative pie shop that began as a cosy spot in Tanjong Pagar, has opened its flagship café in Joo Chiat. The new space is sophisticated and remarkably large for a café, especially one specialising in pies. Generous walkways and well-spaced seating make a welcome change from the crowded cafés so common these days. The menu is easy to navigate too, divided into three main sections: savoury pies, pizza pies and dessert pies. Read more.
Elijah Pies Joo Chiat
72 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427789
Opening Hours: 10 am–10 pm
Tembusu at Singapore Botanic Gardens
Tembusu is a new Straits dining house set amidst the lush greenery of the Ginger Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Their kitchen is said to draw “… from the culinary traditions of the Straits — Malay, Peranakan, and the melting pot of Southeast Asian flavours — reimagined with ingredients and inspiration from the Botanic Gardens that surround us“. Intereting items on its menu include Homemade Kaya Pullman Toast, Croissant Egg Benedict, Tembusu Nasi Lema, Squid Ink Claypot Rice and Laksa Udon.
Tembusu
1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore 259569
Opening Hours: 8:00am – 9:00pm
WOODSMEN by Cut Butchery at Thomson Plaza
Woodsmen by Cut Butchery is a new steak restaurant at Thomson Plaza. As well as ordering from the menu, diners can buy meat and seafood from the butchery at the front and have it cooked in the restaurant at the back at no extra charge. Read more.
WOODSMEN by Cut Butchery
301 Upper Thomson Rd, #03-52
Singapore 574408
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
The Bloomhouse by Little Farms at Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Bloomhouse by Little Farms is a new food cluster for all-day dining, with a restaurant, a grab-and-go picnic kiosk and an event space. The dining areas of the restaurants are Palm Alcove, an indoor dining area and Ginger Terrace, an outdoor terrace area. Intereting items on its menu include Bloomhouse Soufflé Omelette, Chilli Crab Fettuccine, Chicken & Cauliflower Rice and Charcoal-Grilled Meat & Seafood.
Picnic Basket by Little Farms is a kiosk for spontaneous, grab-and-go picnics and quick bites. Alongside custom picnic baskets featuring charcuterie, cheese, and salads, you can pick up savoury items like focaccias, wraps, and bagels, as well as a bakery selection of pastries, cookies, and cakes. Also on its menu are specialty smoothies, artisanal teas, signature cloud lattes, and açaí bowls or soft serve.
Bloomhouse by Little Farms
Block 2, 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore 259569
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 8:00pm
Restaurant Menu | Picnic Baskets Menu
Kimpson’s Table at Far East Square
Kimpson’s Table is chef Patrick Kim’s first permanent home after ten years of cooking Korean food in Singapore. The restaurant’s standout dishes are Samgyetang and dak kalguksu, a Korean noodle soup that Kim describes as “the Korean cousin of Singapore’s ban mee”. Beyond the noodle dishes and samgyetang, the restaurant serves Hansang-style set meals, fried boneless chicken and Korean pancakes. Read more.
Kimpson’s Table
Far East Square, 134 Amoy Street, #01-01
Singapore 049963.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm and 5.30pm to 9pm
Saturday, 12pm to 7pm
Closed on Sundays
Casa Mori at Dempsey
New modern fusion restaurant Casa Mori Dempsey is a product of chef Willin Low (of Wild Rocket restaurant) and chef José Alonso (of Spanish restaurant Kulto). Together they bring together the culinary perspectives of Singapore and Spain to create dishes rooted in heritage, memory and modern interpretation. The menu offers signature creations like Hokkien Mee Fideua and Iberico Sate Secreto along side fusion dishes such as Crabmeat Otak Terrine, Sambal Prawn Prata Pizza and Sayur Lodeh Risotto. Read more.
Casa Mori
11 Dempsey Road, #01-17
Singapore 249673
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 11:30am – 2:30pm | 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday: 11am – 10:30pm
Sunday and PH: 11am – 10pm
A La Carte Menu | Brunch Menu | Set Lunch
Scotts Grill at Shaw Centre
Scotts Grill is a new modern grill concept by the Les Amis Group. It is said to offer ”a mid-market dining experience that emphasises simplicity, quality, and a welcoming atmosphere.” Its menu focuses on rustic yet refined flavours and covers perfectly cooked steaks to fresh seafood. Read more.
Scotts Grill
1 Scotts Road, #01–13 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
WhatsApp: +65 8940 3879
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12:00pm – 3:00pm (Last Order at 2:00pm)
Dinner: 6:00pm – 10:00pm (Last Order at 9:00pm)
Jiin Omakase at Shaw Centre
Opened on 8 May 2026, Jiin Omakase is the Les Amis Group’s newest Japanese restaurant, built around the principle of omotenashi – the Japanese art of selfless, anticipatory hospitality. This philosophy extends to the cuisine, which honours nature’s rhythm by aligning the menu with Japan’s micro-seasons. Rather than changing for novelty’s sake, dishes evolve to reflect the precise moment in time, placing a spotlight on premium seafood and the deep connection between food and environment.
Jiin Omakase offers four lunch menus from $138++ and two dinner menus from $288++, alongside an optional Chef’s Menu from $488++. Read more.
Jiin Omakase
1 Scotts Road, #01-11 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Tel: +65 9666 6131
Opening Hours:
Lunch: 12pm to 3pm (last seating at 1:30pm)
Dinner: 6:30pm to 10pm (last seating at 8:30pm)
Lunch menus are priced at $138++, $188++, $288++ and $388++.
Dinner menus start at $288++ and $388++.
ASIN at Carpenter Street
ASIN is a fine dining restaurant that opened on 6 May 2026. It offers Chef Ace Tan’s Progressive Asian Cuisine, which draws on ingredients and traditions from South-East Asia, Korea, Japan and China. The menu changes with the seasons, guided by the Four Seasons of Asia and the Five Elements philosophy. Techniques include pickling, fermentation and preservation.
Currently, the restaurant opens for dinner only, from Wednesday to Sunday, and serves an eight-course tasting menu at $188++ per person. Read more.
ASIN
38 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059917
Tel: +65 9722 9638
Opening Hours: 6pm to 11pm
Wednesday to Sunday, dinner only.
Tonkatsu Daiki in Takashimaya
Tonkatsu Daiki is Michelin Guide-recognised restaurant in Osaka. Tonkatsu Daiki Singapore brings Osaka-style tonkatsu experience to Ngee Ann City in Orchard Road. It has a focused menu of mainly tonkatsu made with pork from two cuts – pork loin and pork tenderloin. Read more.
Tonkatsu Daiki Singapore
391 Orchard Road, #05-33 Ngee Ann City
Singapore 238872
Open Hours: 11.30am to 2.30pm; 5.30pm to 9pm
Centro Shaw Lido at Shaw House
Centro is a new multi-concept dining facility at the popular Lido Shaw theatre. It comprises a restaurant, espresso & matcha bar and cocktail bar and also offers in-theatre dining and grab & go. The menu is said to be Australian-inspired, with familiar comfort food presented in a more contemporary style. Menu highlights include items like steak frites, fish & chips, chicken schnitzel, pasta, salads, fritters, and desserts such as sticky date pudding or chocolate cake. Read more.
Centro Shaw Lido
350 Orchard Road 5th Floor, Shaw House
Singapore 238868
Tel: +65 6235 4215
Opening Hours: 12 noon – 12 midnight (Last order 10.30pm)
Centro Shaw Lido All Day Dining Menu | In-Theatre Dining Menu
Bouillon Gavroche at Mandarin Gallery
The new French restaurant in Mandarin Gallery, Bouillon Gavroche, is described as “Singapore’s first traditional Parisian Bouillon”. It offers affordably priced hearty, classic French dishes in a lively, communal setting inspired by 19th‑century Paris dining halls.
Menu highlights include Signature French classics such as Bœuf Bourguignon and Saucisse Purée, as well as French desserts (e.g., traditional pastries and puddings). Read more.
Bouillon Gavroche
333A Orchard Road Mandarin Gallery, #01-16/17
Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 8522 0998
Opening hours: 11.30 am to 10 pm
No reservations, Walk-ins only
People People Brewing Co. at Resorts World Sentosa
A project involving collaboration between prominent industry names including Dave Pynt of the Michelin-starred Burnt Ends and Loh Lik Peng of Unlisted Collection, People People Brewing Co. (PPBc) is a new destination for fresh beer and wood-fired food.
The food menu draws inspiration from Dave Pynt’s expertise in open-fire cooking. The dishes are designed for sharing and complement the house-brewed beers. Highlights include Miso Beef Short Rib Pizza, Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken and Salt and Pepper Squid. Read More.
People People Brewing Co. (PPBc)
26 Sentosa Gateway, #B1-209 to #B1-217
Singapore 098138
Opening Hours: 11am to 11pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Tutto by Da Paolo at Holland Village
Tutto by Da Paolo is a new Italian restaurant with American diner vibes at One Holland Village.
Pasta and pizza items make up most of the food choices. A few starters and dessert items complete the food menu. There are no pricey meat or fish items here. All the dishes are priced below $30 each. Read more.
Tutto by Da Paolo
7 Holland Village Way,
One Holland Village, #01-49/50/51
Singapore 275748
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday : 11 am to 10 pm
Last order from the Menu at 9:30 pm
Chimi’s Especial at Collyer Quay
With a a prime waterfront location, Chimi’s Especial at Customs House offers a menu that spans the many cuisines of the South American continent. While the brand focused heavily on “Sing-Mex” flavours, Chimi’s Especial’s menu draws inspiration from the culinary traditions of Peru, Argentina, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
Highlights include Pollo a la Brasa, a Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, and Wagyu Entraña Asado, a tribute to the asado grilling cultures of Argentina and Uruguay. Read more.
Chimi’s Especial
70 Collyer Quay, #01-01 Customs House
Singapore 049323
Tel: +65 6029 3225
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11.30 am – 11 pm
Friday & Eve of PH: 11.30 am – 12 midnight
Saturday, Sunday & PH: 3 pm – 11 pm
Seoul & So at National Gallery Singapore
Seoul & So at Level 5 of National Gallery Singapore is a new Korean barbecue restaurant with meat selection that covers several cuts and origins. Hanwoo, which is Korean beef, features alongside Handon, a Korean breed of pork. The restaurant also serves Japanese wagyu, Australian wagyu, USDA Prime beef and Iberico pork.
Besides the grilled mains Kimchi Jjigae 김치찌개, Naengi Doenjang Jjigae 냉이 된장찌개, Naeng Kalguksu 냉칼국수, Buchujeon 부추전, and Japchae 잡채 are among the Korean favourites on the menu.
Diners can order à la carte or choose a tasting menu designed for sharing. For those visiting at lunch on weekdays, set meals start from $35 per person. Read more.
Seoul & So
Level 5, National Gallery Singapore
1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Tel: +65 6423 2807
Opening Hours:
Lunch: noon to 3 pm
Dinner: 6 pm to 10.30 pm
Mary Grace at Tras Street
The new cafe is the first international outlet of the Filipino bakery-cafe chain, Mary Grace.
It serves the signature Ensaymadas and Cheese Rolls, alongside traditional Filipino comfort food. There will also be Singapore-exclusive creations, such as Salted Egg Ensaymada and a Kaya Pandan Cheese Roll.
Traditional Filipino comfort food on the menu includes Angus Beef Tapa ($25.50), which consists of savoury beef slices served with rosemary or garlic rice and eggs, and Grilled Chicken Inasal Focaccia ($19.50), marinated in a tangy achuete-spiced blend. For starters, the menu includes Cassava Chips with Onion Dip ($12) and a White Cheese Salad with Calamansi Vinaigrette ($18). Read more.
Mary Grace Singapore
52 Tras Street, Singapore 078991
Opening Hours: 9 am to 6 pm
Closed on Mondays
Park Side at Singapore Botanic Gardens
PS.Gourmet Group, the team behind the well known PS.Cafe brand, has launched a new casual dining concept. Named Park Side, the new all day cafe at the Singapore Botanic Gardens offers two distinct menus to its patrons.
The kitchen serves brunch plates from 8 am to 4 pm. Items for brunch includes Hummingbird Pancake ($22) and Tikka Paneer Toast ($22). The all-day menu starts at 11 am and continues until the cafe closes. It includes nibbles, larger plates, and a kids’ menu. Expect dishes like Tamarind Hot Honey Chicken Burger ($26), Spiced Fish & Chips ($28) and Asian Tuna Tartine ($24). Vegetarian options such as Botanical Bowl ($24) and “Rojak” Salad ($22) are also available. Read more.
Park Side
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Nassim Gate, Visitor Centre
1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
Opening Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 8 am to 7 pm
Fri – Sun: 8 am to 9 pm
Les Canons at IOI Central Boulevard Towers
Les Canons at IOI Central Boulevard Towers is a new French bistro that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with no item on the menu exceeding $20.
Expect items like Croque Monsieur ($8) and Avocado Toast ($10) as well as Soupe à l’Oignon ($10), Escargots with garlic butter ($12), Steak au Poivre ($19), Confit de Canard ($18), Bœuf Bourguignon ($18), and Coq au Vin ($16). Read more.
Les Canons
IOI Central Boulevard Towers, #01-07
2 Central Boulevard, Singapore
Tel: +65 8926 0726
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: Breakfast: 8.30am–11am; All-day dining: 11am–10pm
Saturday: All-day dining: 11am–10pm
Closed on Sunday
Jellyfish Sushi at New Bahru
Chef Bjorn Shen has launched Jellyfish Sushi at Artichoke in New Bahru.
The 10-seat counter takes a non-traditional approach to sushi. Dishes include bread sushi, risotto sushi and Vietnamese summer roll sushi. Jellyfish builds on Shen’s earlier Bread Sushi concept from Small’s restaurant. The menu features fish paired with unexpected ingredients. Examples include sea urchin with scrambled eggs and parmesan on charred bread.
The menu has up to 12 courses and costs $165 per person. It will change every few months.
View January 2026 Menu.
Jellyfish
46 Kim Yam Road, #01-02 New Bahru
Singapore 239351
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday | 2 seatings at 6 pm and 8.15 pm
Medusa Osteria Romana at South Beach
Medusa Osteria Romana is a contemporary Italian restaurant bringing the flavours of Rome to Singapore. Inspired by the Eternal City’s golden 1960s, it combines a relaxed, vintage charm with hearty Roman dishes and convivial hospitality. Located at South Beach, this new restaurant offers an inviting setting for leisurely lunches, intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings alike.
Medusa Osteria Romana
26 Beach Road
#B1-22 South Beach Avenue
Singapore 189768
Opening Hours:
12 noon to 2.30pm | 6 pm to 9.45 pm
Elephant Grounds at Guoco Midtown
The Hong Kong cafe is known for house-roasted specialty coffee and all-day dining. The new Elephant Grounds at Guoco Midtown operates as a roastery, bakery and restaurant.
The Singapore outlet is the second globally to feature an on site production kitchen with a dedicated baking team. Fresh breads, pastries and croissants will be baked throughout the day. The signature croissant uses a non-traditional lamination technique combining French and Japanese methods. Varieties include chocolate, almond and banoffee.
Coffee beans are sourced from Ijen Lestari, a Cup of Excellence-winning farm in East Java, and roasted in-house. The OG Blend is available as whole beans, drip bags and capsules. The drinks menu also includes premium matcha, teas and alcoholic options.
Food offerings span all day brunch items such as shakshuka served with toasted sourdough, chorizo and feta, or a plant-based version with tofu and zucchini. Pancakes come with maple syrup or wild berries. The açai yoghurt bowl features Founders’ Granola made with rolled oats, dried apricots and maple syrup.
Elephant Grounds Singapore
Guoco Midtown I, #01-04
28 Beach Road
Singapore 189771