Singapore restaurant
opening records.

Sushi Hare (CHIJMES)

City Hall · Japanese Omakase

Sushi Hare is a Japanese omakase counter at CHIJMES, led by chef Angus Chang, which moved to this address from Stanley Street.

Public coverage: Both The Ranting Panda and I Wander reviewed the relocated CHIJMES outlet first-hand and were consistently positive: Ranting Panda scored 4.5/5 across all categories, citing Chef Angus Chang's restrained, ingredient-forward style, while I Wander praised specific seasonal dishes and consistent service, concluding the venue 'continues to be a worthy destination.' Neither source discloses a hosted or sponsored visit.

ASIN

Chinatown · Modern Asian · Fine Dining

ASIN is a new fine-dining restaurant on Carpenter Street from chef Ace Tan (formerly of Asu) and partner Desmond Heng, serving a progressive Asian tasting menu inspired by shi liao…

Public coverage: Two independent reviews published within weeks of each other in June 2026 both praise ASIN's progressive Asian tasting menu at its Carpenter Street premises, with no material criticism recorded.

Shin Katsu

Tanjong Pagar · Japanese

Shin Katsu is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant on Tanjong Pagar Road.

Public coverage: Shin Katsu, the Tanjong Pagar tonkatsu specialist led by ex-Ma Maison head chef Masato Matsubayashi, has earned strong, consistent praise from Singapore's top food critics.

Scarpetta

Telok Ayer · Italian · Pasta · Bar

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in Telok Ayer.

Public coverage: Four independent dated reviews of the Amoy Street pasta bar published across 2025 all recommend it.

Thevar

Mohamed Sultan Road · Contemporary Indian · Modern South Indian · $$$$

Thevar is a two-Michelin-starred contemporary Indian restaurant led by chef-founder Mano Thevar, presenting Indian heritage cuisine through a multi-course tasting menu.

Odette

City Hall · Modern French · $$$$

Odette is a three-Michelin-starred modern French restaurant located within National Gallery Singapore, helmed by chef-owner Julien Royer.

Public coverage: Odette holds three MICHELIN Stars in the Guide's 2026 Singapore selection, whose inspector entry praises impeccable technique, creative combinations and exquisite plating after the room's refurbishment.

Candlenut

Dempsey Hill · Peranakan · Straits-Chinese · $$

Candlenut is a Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant helmed by chef-owner Malcolm Lee, recognised as the world's first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant.

Saint Pierre

Marina Bay · Modern French · French-Asian Fusion · $$$$

Saint Pierre is a two-Michelin-starred French restaurant led by chef-owner Emmanuel Stroobant, located at One Fullerton overlooking Marina Bay.

Hua Ting Restaurant

Orchard · Chinese · Cantonese · $$$

Hua Ting Restaurant is Orchard Hotel Singapore's Cantonese restaurant.

Public coverage: Two independent reviews of Hua Ting's post-refurbishment Orchard Hotel dining room -- one from 2023, one from shortly after the 2018 reopening -- are both favourable with no material criticism, praising the Cantonese classics and Peking duck.

Mondo

Telok Ayer · Gelato

Mondo is a gelato outlet on Amoy Street. Its official ordering page lists gelato, sorbet and coffee; its listed gelato flavours include Roasted Pistachio and Valrhona Chocolate (70%).

Public coverage: Four independent sources agree closely on the Amoy Street gelato bar.

Sushi Sakuta

Marina Bay · Japanese · $$$$

Sushi Sakuta is an omakase restaurant at Millenia Walk. Its official site identifies Chef Yoshio Sakuta and describes the restaurant as serving omakase.

Public coverage: The MICHELIN Guide's restaurant page for Sushi Sakuta assesses the counter at its current Millenia Walk premises and displays two stars, and an independent November 2025 review of the same premises is likewise favourable.

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

City Hall · Chinese · Cantonese · $$$

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant is a Cantonese restaurant on Level 2 of Carlton Hotel Singapore on Bras Basah Road.

Public coverage: Wah Lok at the Carlton Hotel has served Cantonese food and dim sum since the hotel opened in 1988 and is a long-standing City Hall fixture.

Summer Pavilion

Marina Bay · Chinese · Cantonese · $$$$

Summer Pavilion is a Cantonese restaurant on Level 3 of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore on Raffles Avenue.

Public coverage: Summer Pavilion is the Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, best known for its dim sum and its service.

Shoukouwa

Raffles Place · Japanese · Sushi · $$$$

Shoukouwa is a Japanese restaurant at One Fullerton on Fullerton Road.

Public coverage: A decade after opening, Shoukouwa continues to draw consistently positive, independent assessments from Singapore's mainstream food press, which praise the consistency of its seasonal ingredients and Edomae craftsmanship even as some note that its softer sushi rice style may not suit every palate.

Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda

Marina Bay · Japanese · $$$$

Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda is a Japanese restaurant at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands.

Public coverage: CNA Luxury and Forbes both describe the Marina Bay Sands chef's-table experience first-hand, singling out the botan shrimp with sea urchin and caviar.

Buona Terra

Orchard · Italian · $128++ for 4- and 5-course lunch menus; $248++ for the 6-course dinner menu

Buona Terra is an Italian restaurant at 29 Scotts Road. Its official site states that it serves lunch and dinner set menus and takes reservations through TableCheck.

Public coverage: Four independent reviewers consistently praise Buona Terra's contemporary Northern Italian cuisine by Chef Denis Lucchi.

Shang Palace

Orchard · Chinese · Cantonese · $$$

Shang Palace is Shangri-La Singapore's Cantonese restaurant at the Tower Wing lobby level on Orange Grove Road. Its official reservation page describes Cantonese cuisine and offers lunch reservations.

Public coverage: Shang Palace holds a MICHELIN Guide restaurant page whose inspector assessment praises hard-to-find old Cantonese classics, crisp-skinned chicken and slow-boiled soups, and The Straits Times assessed it favourably in January 2026.

FICO

East Coast Park · Italian · $$$

Fico is a casual Italian restaurant along East Coast Park led by chef Mirko Febbrile, formerly of Braci.

Public coverage: Two independent reviews of FICO's East Coast Park premises, two years apart, are both favourable with no material criticism, praising the seaside Italian concept and chef Mirko Febbrile's cooking.

Enishi

Tanjong Pagar · Ramen · $$

Enishi is a small ramen counter at International Plaza serving Dan Dan Noodles and Dashi-based noodle dishes from a Kobe-born ramen brand.

328 Katong Laksa

Katong · Laksa · Peranakan-influenced · Singaporean · $

328 Katong Laksa is a laksa specialist founded by Ms Nancy Koh, and the 51 East Coast Road address is the flagship location per the official site's 'Our Story' page…