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Hi Stranger

Tanjong Pagar · Cocktail Bar

Hi Stranger is an immersive cocktail bar on Neil Road that opened in May 2026, offering rare small-batch spirits in pours from 10ml alongside nine signature cocktails and a rotating…

NiKU iKU (Lot One)

Choa Chu Kang · Japanese · Grill · Bento

NiKU iKU, previously a grab-and-go Japanese grill/bento brand, opened its first-ever dine-in outlets at Our Tampines Hub and Lot One in May 2026, with a live show kitchen and sit-down…

Casa Vostra (Tampines Mall)

Tampines · Italian · Pizza · Pasta · $$

Casa Vostra's third outlet, and its first in the east, opened at Tampines Mall in May 2026 — a 58-seater directly opposite Tampines MRT, known for fresh handmade pasta and…

Public coverage: Time Out Singapore: Named dishes and ingredient-level sensory judgments, with evaluative comments rather than opening announcement/roundup.

Satori

Amoy Street · Japanese Yakitori Izakaya · $

Satori is a new yakitori restaurant on Amoy Street from the team behind Sushi Yujo, Shinrai and Sapōto, serving more than 50 charcoal-grilled skewers from $3. 80.

Freshio Gelato (KADA Maxwell)

Maxwell Food Centre · Gelato

Freshio Gelato's second outlet, run by Uncle KT and Aunty Stephanie of the original Bencoolen shop, opened on the ground floor of KADA (a restored 1920s former hospital) near Maxwell…

Après Gelato

Buona Vista · Gelato · Dessert

Après Gelato is the dessert-led evening concept (2pm-9pm) by pastry chef Mohamed Al-Matin, sharing its Viva Vista Shopping Mall unit with his daytime patisserie Le Matin Petit (open mornings).

Sabòr Cocina Y Tapas

City Hall · Spanish Restaurant · Tapas Bar

Sabòr Cocina Y Tapas is a 100-seater Spanish tapas restaurant at CHIJMES with a glass-enclosed dining room and open courtyard terrace.

Niku Niku Oh!! Kome (Westgate)

Jurong East · Japanese Hamburg Steak · $16.80–$22.80

A Japanese Hamburg Steak opening in Jurong East. Reported menu items include 2 Original Hamburg Steak ($16.80++), 1 Original + 1 Cheese Hamburg Steak ($16.80++).

Nai Nai Flavor 椿花奶奶

Katong · Chinese · Hangzhou-style

Nai Nai Flavor 椿花奶奶 is a Hangzhou-style Chinese comfort-food brand making its first outlet outside China at i12 Katong, known for slow-braised Dongpo Pork and an eight-hour claypot chicken soup.

Sio Pasta

City Hall · Japanese-Italian Handmade Pasta Bar

Sio Pasta is a Japanese-Italian handmade pasta bar in the basement of Raffles City Shopping Mall, serving pasta with Japanese flavours such as salted kelp and mentaiko, alongside Japanese-style fried…

Public coverage: Chef Shusaku Toba's Tokyo pasta bar opened its only Singapore outlet in Raffles City's basement in March 2026 and is covered by four independent sources.

Peh Gao Coffeeshop

Bukit Timah · Local Kopitiam · Cafe by day · Toast from $2.80++, lunch plates from $12++ to $19++

A Local Kopitiam, Cafe by day opening in Bukit Timah. Reported menu items include Kaya Butter Toast ($2.80++), Nasi Lemak Har Cheong Gai ($12++), Nasi Lemak Rempah Chicken ($12++).

Public coverage: Peh Gao Coffeeshop is the daytime concept of the Orh Gao Taproom team at Serene Centre in Bukit Timah, reopened in a new unit in early 2026 and serving kopitiam staples by day before turning into a craft-beer taproom at night.

Tonkatsu Daiki

Orchard · Japanese Tonkatsu

A Japanese Tonkatsu opening in Orchard. Reported menu items include Rosu (Pork Loin) Tonkatsu Set, Hire (Pork Tenderloin) Tonkatsu Set.

Public coverage: Tonkatsu Daiki is the Singapore debut of an Osaka tonkatsu specialist, on the fifth floor of Ngee Ann City, built around thick-cut pork cutlets breaded and fried to order and served as rosu and hire sets.

Lotteria Singapore

Changi Airport · Korean Fast Food · Ria's bulgogi burger (from S$7.20), Ria's shrimp burger (from S$7.20), Singapore-exclusive kimchi bulgogi burger (from S$7.80)

A Korean Fast Food opening in Changi Airport. Reported menu items include Ria's bulgogi burger, Ria's shrimp burger, Kimchi bulgogi burger.

Keum Eun Don Singapore

Hillview · Korean BBQ · Lunch set braised kimchi pork (S$22 per diner), BBQ set menus (from S$119 for two)

A Korean BBQ opening in Hillview. Reported menu items include Jjokgalbi kimchijim (braised kimchi pork), Prime beef short ribs, Pork belly.

Amor

Telok Ayer · Spanish Restaurant · Tapas Bar · Escalivada tarta (S$16), pulpo de galicia (S$32), Mediterranean seafood paella (S$56)

A Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Bar opening in CBD / Telok Ayer. Reported menu items include Escalivada tarta with foie gras terrine, Pulpo de galicia, Mediterranean seafood paella.

Diff

Lavender · Specialty Coffee · Tea Bar · Pour-overs like Ethiopia Yaye (S$10), cold brews (from S$6), banana matcha (S$8), Tung Ting oolong tea (S$6), pandan kueh lapis (S$7), kaya croissant (S$5.50)

A Specialty Coffee, Tea Bar opening in Lavender / Bendemeer. Reported menu items include Pour-overs, Banana matcha with housemade cream, Pandan kueh lapis.

Public coverage: Diff's specialty coffee bar inside the Local Chapter coffeeshop at CT Hub 2 receives generally positive firsthand coverage.

Blob

Tiong Bahru · Small-batch Bakery · Tako floss pretzel ball (S$5.80), garlic baguette (S$6.20), crab rangoon salt bread (S$5.40)

A Small-batch Bakery opening in Tiong Bahru. Reported menu items include Tako floss pretzel ball, Garlic baguette, Crab rangoon salt bread (shio pan).

Public coverage: HungryGoWhere: Substantive exact-outlet firsthand tasting and evaluation of pretzel ball, crab rangoon salt bread, baguettes, ciabatta, iced white and matcha; notes pretzel dough too dense, praises other specific items and recommends the bakery.

Taishu Yakiniku Horumon Mokurin

Katong · Japanese Yakiniku · Horumon · Mokurin assorted BBQ (300g, S$50), 4-kind horumon platter (S$25)

A Japanese Yakiniku, Horumon opening in East Coast / Katong. Reported menu items include Mokurin assorted BBQ, 4-kind horumon platter (beef intestines, tripe/stomach), Beef tongue.

Public coverage: The Ranting Panda’s current exact-outlet review describes a warm, casual grill and rates taste, value and ambience 3.5/5.

Reverie

Clementi · Western Hawker Food · Pork chop (S$20), striploin (S$16), chicken parmigiana (S$14), white beef bolognese mafalda (S$12), beef short rib ragu mafalda (S$14)

A Western Hawker Food opening in Clementi. Reported menu items include White beef bolognese mafalda, Beef short rib ragu mafalda, Chicken parmigiana.

Bari Bari Steak Singapore

Tampines · Japanese Teppan Steakhouse · Teppan plates starting from S$22.90, Australian sirloin teppan (from S$27.90 for 160g), A4/A5 Miyazakigyu teppan (S$58 for 160g)

A Japanese Teppan Steakhouse opening in Tampines. Reported menu items include Australian sirloin steak teppan, A4/A5 Miyazakigyu teppan, Yuzu wasabi cold soba.

Public coverage: Bari Bari Steak brings Hong Kong's hot-stone teppan format to Tampines 1, letting diners finish cooking cuts like oyster blade and Miyazaki wagyu tableside.

BOP Cocktail Bar

Tanjong Pagar · Korean Cocktail Dining Bar

BOP (Bartenders of Pony) is a Korean cocktail dining bar in a shophouse at 76 Tras Street, opened by the Jigger & Pony Group at the end of January 2026…

Public coverage: Time Out Singapore: The writer reports sampling the iced somaek, Bokbunja Pop, Perilla Smash, BOP Martini, banana milk tiramisu, crispy fried chicken and seafood pancake; offers concrete sensory evaluation and rates 4/5.

Casa Cicheti (Joo Chiat)

Joo Chiat · Italian (Pasta · Pizza) · Linguine al limone (S$32), polpo con 'nduja (S$36), umbricelli (S$32), diavola pizza (S$29)

An Italian (Pasta, Pizza) opening in Joo Chiat. Reported menu items include Linguine al limone, Polpo con 'nduja, Umbricelli.

Public coverage: Casa Cicheti's new Joo Chiat outlet, occupying the former Forma space, draws positive coverage from two independent reviewers.

Third Floor Social

Orchard · Rooftop Cafe · Bar · Brillat Savarin sticky malt loaf (S$12), sausage pizette (S$20), braised beef cheek (S$26), salted tahini ice cream (S$12)

A Rooftop Cafe, Bar opening in Orchard. Reported menu items include Brillat Savarin sticky malt loaf, Sausage pizette, Braised beef cheek.

Public coverage: Third Floor Social, the Design Orchard rooftop concept from the No Sleep Club team, has drawn a favourable independent review praising its braised beef cheek, Brillat Savarin sticky malt loaf and salted tahini ice cream as thoughtfully executed in a calm, welcoming space.

The Velvet Cut

Joo Chiat · Steakhouse · Bone marrow (S$21), New York strip (S$54), hot-smoked veal mafaldine (S$28), Milo tiramisu (S$12)

A Steakhouse opening in Joo Chiat. Reported menu items include Bone marrow, New York strip, Hot-smoked veal mafaldine.

Public coverage: The Ranting Panda and The Honeycombers both reviewed this Muslim-owned steakhouse by The Malayan Council in Joo Chiat.