New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [Dec 2021]
We highlight more than 90 new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert bars and specialty food stores that have opened around town over the past month.
New players with a first outlet during November 2021, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Marguerite, O'bok Dabang and Alice Boulangerie.
There's also new outlets from Wolf Burgers, Gong Cha and Laderach Chocolatier Suisse.
Brands to have found a new home include Bottle Tree Cafe, which have taken up residence at the Science Discovery Centre, and The Original Botak Jones.
Over on the Botanic Gardens there's a new food hall, Cluny Food Hall.
Our personal favourite, though, is Coexist Coffee Co, serving up coffees, pastries and light meals.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during December 2021:
Restaurants & Bars
NEW MargueriteLocation: Gardens by the Bay, Marina SouthWhat to expect:Modern takes on traditional Mediterranean cuisine
NEW Yakiniku-GoLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Yakinuku grilled meats and donburi rice bowls
NEW Mamma MiaLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Italian cuisine, pastas, pizzas, desserts and coffees
NEW SaporitaLocation: Esplanade Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Halal Italian cuisine and signature cheese pastas
Happy PotLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Chinese-style steamboat and BBQ grills
Farah Diana Steamboat & GrillLocation: Singapore River, Boat QuayWhat to expect:Steamboat, soups and grills
NEW FoolLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Collated wines and wine-friendly plates
NEW ReveLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Seasonal dishes using French cooking techniques
NEW Knots Cafe & LivingLocation: CITILINK Warehouse Complex, Alexandra Business ParkWhat to expect:Breakfast, Brunch & Cakes
The Original Botak JonesLocation: Clementi, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Cajun chicken, chops, burgers and hot dogs
NEW Am I Addicted CafeLocation: Capitol Piazza, City HallWhat to expect:Korean vegetarian dishes and iced beverages
NEW CloveLocation: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City HallWhat to expect:International buffet and desserts
NEW Out of the BunLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Signature burgers, sauces and soft buns
Shinsho RamenLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles, soups and side dishes
Bakery & Bar St MarcLocation: Duo Galleria, BugisWhat to expect:Steaks, pastas, burgers, desserts and coffee
Indigo Blue KitchenLocation: Connexion, Farrer ParkWhat to expect:Peranakan nonya dishes such as nasi lemak
NEW Xi Man RestaurantLocation: UBS Building, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Japanese unagi and grills
NEW Siam SmithLocation: Palais Renaissance, ScottsWhat to expect:Authentic Thai noodles and soups
NEW BinaryLocation: Palais Renaissance, ScottsWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine, cocktails and wines
NEW Hanare by TakayamaLocation: Ngee Ann City Tower B, ScottsWhat to expect:Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients
NEW Sushi SatoLocation: Holland, Tanglin VillageWhat to expect:Sushi, sashimi, sake and an omakase dining
LaifabaLocation: Bukit Timah, Botanic GardensWhat to expect:Chinese-style wanton noodles and roasted meats
Mui KeeLocation: Bukit Timah, Botanic GardensWhat to expect:Hong Kong congee and porridge
NEW Piccante ProntoLocation: Bukit Timah, Botanic GardensWhat to expect:Italian-style pizzas, pastas and side dishes
Project Penyek By AnsarLocation: Bukit Timah, Botanic GardensWhat to expect:Signature ayam penyet, satay and seafood platters
NEW S'mao BarbecueLocation: Bukit Timah, Botanic GardensWhat to expect:Texas-style streaks, grills, chops and ribs
The Original VadaiLocation: Aljunied MRT Station, AljuneidWhat to expect:Crisp and fluffy prawn vadai
Chef Kin HK Wanton NoodleLocation: Bedok, Bedok SouthWhat to expect:Authentic Hong Kong-style wanton noodles
Western BarbequeLocation: Bedok, Bedok SouthWhat to expect:Hainanese-style Western meals with garlic sauce
Wolf BurgersLocation: Singapore Expo, Changi SouthWhat to expect:Burgers, wraps, milkshakes, coffees and waffles
NEW Crave Crispy AyamLocation: Pasir Ris West Plaza, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Signature fried chicken and burgers
NEW Padang GrillLocation: Pasir Ris West Plaza, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Nasi Padang meal sets
Wine Connection BistroLocation: Downtown East, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:European dishes, pastas, steaks and wines
NEW Ramen KingLocation: Tampines, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Japanese ramen noodles and soups
Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken RiceLocation: Tampines, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Singapore-style Hainanese chicken rice
SukiyaLocation: Century Square, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Gyudon rice bowls with meat toppings and sauces
NEW Alley.WeiLocation: Tampines Mall, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Taiwanese street food and hawker fare
Ikan 1986Location: Buangkok Square MSCP, Hougang NorthWhat to expect:Otahs fresh from the grill
Kei KaisendonLocation: Rivervale Mall, RivervaleWhat to expect:Japanese sashimi, seafood, vegetables rice bowls
Miam MiamLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:French cuisine using Japanese techniques
Bu By Shen Xi by Chef ShamLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Chinese TCM-inspired dishes and soups
MmeowLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Asian Fusion food, rice bowls and desserts
Bottle Tree CafeLocation: Singapore Discovery Centre, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Asian fusion cuisine, seafood and chilli crab
Maruhachi Donburi & CurryLocation: Jurong, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Japanese tonkatsu ramen and curries
Burger KingLocation: Wisteria Mall, Yishun SouthWhat to expect:Burgers, fries, salads, ice cream and sundaes
NEW Staple by QiLocation: Northshore Plaza 1, PunggolWhat to expect:Asian fusion cuisine and local signature dishes
Guzman Y GomezLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Burritos, tacos, free-flow salsa bar, salads, soups and desserts
Cafes & Kopitiams
NEW Guerilla CoffeeLocation: Suntec City Mall, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Triple-shot espresso coffees, pastries and desserts
NEW Hong Kong Zhai ChaLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Hong Kong street food and Cantonese cuisine
Flash CoffeeLocation: Millenia Walk, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Huggs CoffeeLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
Huggs CollectiveLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Coffees, gelato ice creams and chocolates
NEW Upside Down Coffee RoasterLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Specialty coffees and pancakes
Flash CoffeeLocation: Guoco Tower, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
NEW AbseilLocation: EON Shenton, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Coffees, infused teas and dacquoise dessert cakes
Flash CoffeeLocation: International Plaza, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Upside Down Coffee RoasterLocation: Anson House, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Specialty coffees and pancakes
NEW DearbornLocation: Everton Park, Outram SouthWhat to expect:Small-batch granola jars and bowls
NEW Coexist Coffee CoLocation: The Working Capitol, ChinatownWhat to expect:Coffees, pastries and light meals
Flash CoffeeLocation: Keppel Bay Tower, HarbourFrontWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
PyroastLocation: Ascent Building, Science Park 1What to expect:Coffees, rice bowls and grills
Seriously CoffeeLocation: Bijou, Pasir Panjang EastWhat to expect:Coffees, cakes, pastries, breakfast and brunch
Flash CoffeeLocation: Alexandra Technopark, Alexandra Business ParkWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Each-A-CupLocation: Skyville Dawson MSCP, QueenstownWhat to expect:Coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and cakes
NEW O'bok DabangLocation: SMU Li Ka Shing Library, Bras BasahWhat to expect:Coffees, cakes, pastries, croffles and fried chicken
NEW Pinhole Coffee BarLocation: An Chuan Building, BugisWhat to expect:Signature coffees, espressos and pastries
Flash CoffeeLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Flash CoffeeLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Kings Cart CoffeeLocation: Bishan Public Library, Bishan EastWhat to expect:Coffees, pastries, brunch and desserts
Flash CoffeeLocation: JEM, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Signature coffees, iced beverages and shakes
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
NEW Cluny Food CourtLocation: Bukit Timah, Botanic GardensWhat to expect:Asian and Western cuisine and desserts
Desserts & Iced Beverages
Denzy GelatoLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams with vegan options
Coconut QueenLocation: Clementi, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Coconut-inspired shakes and fresh juices
Gong ChaLocation: Clementi, Clementi CentralWhat to expect:Bubble and milk teas, iced beverages and toppings
NEW Waffle PlaceLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style bubbles waffles
NEW Kind KonesLocation: Paragon, ScottsWhat to expect:Vegan ice creams, cakes and desserts
Koi TheLocation: Tang Plaza, ScottsWhat to expect:Artisan teas, bubble teas, milk teas and macchiatos
NEW 2nd ServingLocation: Holland Drive, Holland DriveWhat to expect:Gelato ice creams, waffles and tea
NEW Wan Mei DessertLocation: The Odeon Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Chinese-style desserts and snow ice with toppings
NEW Old Amoy ChendolLocation: Pasir Ris West Plaza, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Traditional ice chendol beverages
FrescoLocation: Tampines, Tampines WestWhat to expect:Fruit juices and amoothies such as the blueberry coconut shake
Gong ChaLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Bubble and milk teas, iced beverages and toppings
Mr CoconutLocation: JCube, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
Mr CoconutLocation: Lam Soon Building, HillviewWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
CS Fresh by Cold StorageLocation: UE Shopping Centre, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Groceries, fresh meat and fish together with a bakery and dine-in oyster bar
CS Fresh by Cold StorageLocation: Siglap V, SiglapWhat to expect:Groceries, fresh meat and fish together with a bakery and dine-in oyster bar
Sijia Gakuen LeiLocation: Jurong Point 2, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Chinese foodstuffs and beverages
The Source Bulk FoodsLocation: Northshore Plaza 1, PunggolWhat to expect:Zero-waste organic foodstuffs and superfoods
Scoop WholefoodsLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Superfoods such as chick peas, nuts, granola bars and seeds
Bakeries & Cake Shops
WhiskdomLocation: Havelock 2, Clarke QuayWhat to expect:Lava bakes, brownies and cookies
NEW Alice BoulangerieLocation: The Icon, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Coffees, sourdough baguettes, croissants and tarts
NEW Elijah PiesLocation: Kallang Whampoa, LavenderWhat to expect:Signature desserts, pies and tarts
Tiong Bahru BakeryLocation: Scotts Square, ScottsWhat to expect:Breads, pastries, cakes, salads, wraps and desserts
NEW Eclipse BakeryLocation: Stars of Kovan, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Chocolates, cakes, croissants and tarts
Paris Baguette CafeLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Hand-made, artisan baked bread, pastries and cakes
PrimaDeliLocation: Jurong, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Freshly-baked pastries, buns, breads and cakes
Muyoo BakeryLocation: Northpoint City, Yishun CentralWhat to expect:Freshly-baked breads, cakes and doughnuts
Specialty Foods & Beverages
NEW Oishi BoruLocation: TripleOne Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Halal Japanese takoyaki snacks
Laderach Chocolatier SuisseLocation: Westgate, Jurong EastWhat to expect:Swiss chocolates, pralines and truffles
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [November 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [October 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [September 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [August 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [July 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [June 2021]
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: Coexist Coffee Co