New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore [May 2022]
We highlight more than 80 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 April 2022, which are highlighted with a [NEW] prefix in the listing below, include Gotcha Fresh Tea, Makan Makan and Tanglin Cookhouse.
There's also new outlets from An Acai Affair, Common Grill and Tanamera Coffee.
Our personal favourite, though, is Kaarla, serving up Australian-inspired coastal cuisine.
Here's a review of what to look for on your culinary and entertainment journey around town during May 2022:
Restaurants & Bars
NEW Ameising HikaruLocation: Asia Square Tower 2, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Small plates, sashimi, sushi, beers and sake
NEW WakudaLocation: Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Bayfront & GardensWhat to expect:Japanese Cuisine & Sake
The VoiceLocation: MBFC Tower 3, Financial DistrictWhat to expect:Taiwanese cuisine such as lu rou fan and mee su
NEW Makan MakanLocation: Marina Square, Marina CentreWhat to expect:Indonesian and Singaporean street food
Buddies Chef GrillLocation: Lau Pa Sat, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Charcoal-grilled steaks and seafood
Market Street Hawker CentreLocation: CapitaSpring, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Asian & Singapore Street Food
NEW KaarlaLocation: CapitaSpring, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Australian-inspired coastal cuisine
NEW Oumi RestaurantLocation: CapitaSpring, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Japanese kappo dining and raw bar
Jypsy by PS. CafeLocation: One Fullerton, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:Pancakes, waffles, ice cream and gourmet coffee
NEW May Pho CultureLocation: Fook Hai Building, ChinatownWhat to expect:Vietnamese pho noodles, soups and banh mi
Jin Yu Man Tang DessertLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Chinese Desserts & Jellies
NEW California RepublicLocation: Outram, ChinatownWhat to expect:Pastas, seafood, desserts and espresso martinis
NEW Natter Coffee & GelatoLocation: City CBD, Tanjong PagarWhat to expect:Gelato Ice Creams & Waffles
Saizeriya Ristorante & CaffeLocation: PSA Building, Alexandra Business ParkWhat to expect:Pastas, doria, pizza, salads, soups and desserts
Wine Connection BistroLocation: West Coast Plaza, Clementi SouthWhat to expect:European dishes, pastas, steaks and wines
Common Grill by Collin'sLocation: North Buona Vista, one-northWhat to expect:Protein bowls, carb, sides and a sauce
NEW Crazy NanaLocation: Galaxis Fusionopolis One, one-northWhat to expect:Malaysian-style dishes, nasi lemak, mee goreng and goreng pisang
NEW People Table TalesLocation: Tiong Bahru Estate, Tiong BahruWhat to expect:Asian and Western fusion cuisine and cocktails
The Cellar @ 665 Degrees FLocation: Andaz Singapore, BugisWhat to expect:Prime cuts of steaks, dry-aged steaks and seafood
NEW Tourterelle CafeLocation: City East, Kampong GlamWhat to expect:Coffees & Light Meals
SabotenLocation: Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Japanese tonkatsu ramen noodles and soups
NEW Uncle Fong HotpotLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Chongqing Sichuan hotpots and mala soups
Tempura MakinoLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Tsudoage-style tempura with meat, seafood and vegetables
NEW Juu DonLocation: Great World, HavelockWhat to expect:Japanese don buri rice bowls
NEW Tanglin CookhouseLocation: Tanglin Mall, TanglinWhat to expect:British-influenced Colonial cuisine and desserts
NEW Shin YasukeLocation: Loft Nathan, Diplomatic AreaWhat to expect:Japanese sushi omakase dining experience
NEW Wang Dae Bak Grill BBQLocation: Holland Piazza, Holland VillageWhat to expect:Korean grilled meats, signature dishes, kimchi soups and pancakes
NEW Maji CurryLocation: Square 2 Shopping Centre, Novena CentralWhat to expect:Japanese Kanda curry, rice and prata
NEW Bella People & CoffeeLocation: Mountbatten, MountbattenWhat to expect:Burgers, Pastas & Waffles
NEW SupernovaLocation: Mountbatten, MountbattenWhat to expect:Brunches, Burges & Wines
Hei SushiLocation: Eastwood Centre, Bedok SouthWhat to expect:Japanese sushi, sashimi with udon and ramen noodles
NEW AspaLocation: Aranda Country Club, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Spanish cuisine and tapas with Asian ingredients
Veggie HouseLocation: Eastpoint Mall, Tampines SouthWhat to expect:Vegetarian cuisine such as dried mee pok and milk bubble teas
NEW Unity CoffeeLocation: The Promenade Pelikat, Hougang SouthWhat to expect:Coffees, Sandwiches & Cakes
Rocky MasterLocation: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, burger and local dishes
NEW Nice RiceLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Japanese-style rice bowls and grills
GreendotLocation: Ang Mo Kio Hub, Ang Mio Kio CentralWhat to expect:Asian-fusion meat free dishes and desserts
NEW The WestendLocation: D'Arena, Jurong WestWhat to expect:American-style cuisine, steaks, burgers and desserts
Beef Bro GrillLocation: Hillion Mall, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Flame-grilled beef, chicken or seafood with mentaiko and cheese
Beef Bro Nasi LemakLocation: Hillion Mall, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, Ramly burgers and meals sets
Common Grill by Collin'sLocation: Hillion Mall, Bukit PanjangWhat to expect:Protein bowls, carb, sides and a sauce
NEW Coffee & Chirashi CafeLocation: Sunshine Place, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Japanese dishes, brunch, waffles and ice cream
CraveLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Nasi lemak, fried chicken wing, chilli sambal and otah-otah
Ikan 1986Location: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Otahs fresh from the grill
Padang GrillLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Nasi Padang meal sets
TamJai SamGor MixianLocation: Lot One Shoppers Mall, Choa Chu KangWhat to expect:Hong Kong-style noodles and soups
NEW Mama HulurukLocation: Northshore Plaza 2, PunggolWhat to expect:Korean-Chinese fish hot pot and noodle soups
Little Caesars PizzaLocation: Northshore Plaza 1, PunggolWhat to expect:Hot-n-Ready cheese and pepperoni pizzas
Tai Wah Pork NoodleLocation: Yishun, Yishun NorthWhat to expect:Signature Pork Noodles
Coucou HotpotLocation: Jewel Changi Airport, Changi AirportWhat to expect:Taiwanese-style hot pot soups and bubble teas
Hai Di Lao Hot PotLocation: Northshore Plaza 1, PunggolWhat to expect:Chinese hot pot, soups and steamboat
Isshin MachiLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Modern Taiwanese cuisine and signature chewy noodles
Cafes & Kopitiams
NEW Blue BallsLocation: West Coast, Pasir Panjang ParkWhat to expect:Coffees, pastas, risottos and iced beverages
Toast BoxLocation: National University Hospital, NUS Kent RidgeWhat to expect:Kopi and teh together with traditional kaya toast
Venture Drive CoffeeLocation: Alexandra Village, RedhillWhat to expect:Specialty coffees using single origin coffee beans
StarbucksLocation: Manulife Centre, Bras BasahWhat to expect:Coffee, iced beverages, pastries and cakes
NEW D'Vine CafeLocation: Kallang, LavenderWhat to expect:All-day brunches, desserts and specialty coffees
Tanamera CoffeeLocation: Tanglin Mall, TanglinWhat to expect:Specialty coffees using Indonesian Arabica beans
NEW Zen CafeLocation: Kong Meng San Monastery, Bishan WestWhat to expect:Coffees, teas, smoothies, buns and cakes
Food Courts & Hawker Centres
KaaakisLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Singaporean street food and hawker fare
CantineLocation: Northshore Plaza 2, PunggolWhat to expect:Asian and Singaporean street food and hawker fare
Desserts & Iced Beverages
MixueLocation: City East, BugisWhat to expect:Brown sugar milk bubble teas, ice creams and sundaes
NEW Gotcha Fresh TeaLocation: GR.ID, SelegieWhat to expect:Black sugar bubble teas and Japanese yoghurts
An Acai AffairLocation: Watermark Robertson Quay, Robertson QuayWhat to expect:Acai fruit bowls, frozen yoghurt and smoothies
NEW Porcelain CafeLocation: Paragon, ScottsWhat to expect:Artistically-themed acai fruit smoothie bowls
Playmade by Wan ZuoLocation: 313 Somerset, SomersetWhat to expect:Bubble and milk teas, iced beverages and toppings
PresoteaLocation: Leisure Park Kallang, Tanjong RhuWhat to expect:Bubble teas, matcha soft-serve ice creams and desserts
Tea PulseLocation: i12 Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Fermented Kombucha bottled fruit juices
Gelare CafeLocation: Tampines 1, Tampines EastWhat to expect:Gourment ice-cream and waffles
My Little CoconutLocation: Bukit Timah Plaza, Bukit AnakWhat to expect:Thai-style coconut milkshakes and gelato ice creams
Mr CoconutLocation: Bukit Batok MRT Station, Bukit BatokWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
Old Amoy ChendolLocation: Yew Tee Point, Yew TreeWhat to expect:Traditional ice chendol beverages
Mr CoconutLocation: Sun Plaza, SembawangWhat to expect:Coconut fresh juices, bubble drinks and ice creams
My Little CoconutLocation: Chong Pang Garden, Yishun WestWhat to expect:Thai-style coconut milkshakes and gelato ice creams
An Acai AffairLocation: Waterway Point, PunggolWhat to expect:Acai fruit bowls, frozen yoghurt and smoothies
Supermarkets & Convenience Stores
J-MartLocation: i12 Katong, KatongWhat to expect:Japanese foodstuffs, beverages and household supplies
Bakeries & Cake Shops
Le Matin PatisserieLocation: Robinson 77, Raffles PlaceWhat to expect:hand-crafted pastry boxes
LetaoLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Signature layered cheese cakes and tarts
Tokyo Milk Cheese FactoryLocation: ION Orchard, ScottsWhat to expect:Milk cookies, biscuits, cakes and sweets
Grub Burger BistroLocation: Mercure Stevens, StevensWhat to expect:Burgers, pastas, pizzas, steaks, and craft beers
Sunlife Durian Puffs & PastriesLocation: White Sands, Pasir Ris DriveWhat to expect:Durian-inspired cakes, pastries, tarts and puffs
CroloLocation: Jurong Point 2, Jurong WestWhat to expect:Bolo croissants with a range of fillings
Specialty Foods & Beverages
Wine ConnectionLocation: Plaza Singapura, Dhoby GhautWhat to expect:Wines, whiskies, spirits and accessories
Earlier New Places F&B reviews:
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [April 2022]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [March 2022]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [February 2022]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [January 2022]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [December 2021]
New Restaurants, Cafes and Bar in Singapore [November 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: Kaarla