Singapore is full of delightful cafes and restaurants offering a range of benefits that make them worthwhile dining destinations. Particularly, there is always new cafes and restaurants popping up around the city. These establishments offer diverse cuisine in a vibrant setting, perfect for relaxed gatherings with friends or family. Here are nine of the best new cafes and restaurants to try in Singapore this November 2024.
1. Cygnet
This charming new steakhouse, located at QT Singapore, is helmed by renowned New Zealand chef Sean Connolly. Cygnet is a sophisticated bar and grill, combining old-world charm with modern elegance, offering a dining experience inspired by classic Manhattan steakhouses. The venue features a Steak Library with premium selection of meats such as Japanese Wagyu and Australian grass-fed Riverine ribeye. Meanwhile, you can complement your dishes with sides like duck fat roast potatoes and New York-inspired cocktails.
📍35 Robinson Rd, Singapore
2. Miffy-themed restaurant
Singapore’s first Miffy-themed restaurant is a hotpot experience at Wong Fu Fu for limited time only. The Taiwanese eatery offers the beloved Dutch rabbit Miffy with themed foods, from Miffy-shaped chicken collagen soup to mixed seafood, adorable Miffy-style sides, free-flow bubble tea, and much more. Plus, the restaurant is halal-certified. Find out more about the Miffy-themed dining event.
📍776 North Bridge Rd, Singapore
3. The Flour Department
The Flour Department is a unique new cafe located at Everton Park in Singapore. Originally a home-based business, it is known for inventive and creative bagels, crafted by French-trained pastry chef Julie Tay, in a charming pink coquette setting. From Tomato-Shaped Bagels to Japanese Curry Potato Cheesy Egg Katsu sandwiches, Strawberry Milk Crumble, Bailey’s Nutella cookies offerings, Milo Coffee, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. It is advisable to book a seat in advance to avoid disappointment. Definitely, one of the best new cafes in Singapore.
📍5 Everton Park, #01-36, Singapore
4. Summer Folks Cafe & Steakhouse
Another notable new cafe in Singapore is Summer Folks Cafe & Steakhouse. Located in Bugis, the dual concept halal cafe by day and steakhouse by night offers a menu with locally-inspired brunch dishes during the day. Menu highlights include Wagyu Flank, Buttermilk Gochujang Chicken Burger, hearty pastas like Truffle Cream Linguine, drooling Shakshuka, unique desserts, and so much more. Add an Iced Matcha Gula Melaka Latte or a colourful soda for extra pleasure! Certainly, all this makes it one of the most exciting new halal-friendly cafes to try in Singapore.
📍124 Beach Rd, #01-06 Guoco Midtown, Singapore
5. Asu
This new fine dining restaurant just opened inside a colonial bungalow at Labrador Villa in October. Asu explores East Asia’s rich food culture with a Pan-Asian menu crafted by Chef Ace Tan. The restaurant combines traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles with Asian culinary traditions to create innovative dishes. The tasting menu changes twice every seasons and features dishes like dumplings, Oyster Cake, coconut-infused desserts, to name a few.
📍30 Labrador Villa Road, Singapore
6. Na Oh
One of the finest new Korean restaurants in Singapore, Na Oh, is hiding inside Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre. Located on the third floor, it presents modern Korean cuisine with a farm-to-table concept and is helmed by three-Michelin-starred Chef Corey Lee. The menu changes seasonally and often includes dishes like Pyongyang-style cold noodles and Samgyetang, to name a few. In fact, this is one of the best group dinner spots in the city.
📍2 Bulim Ave HMGICS, Level 3, Singapore 649674
7. The Mirabilis Bar
Mount Faber Peak’s new edition The Mirabilis Bar is the perfect setting for an intimate evening with stunning sunset views. The rooftop bar serves floral-themed cocktails, premium cigars, and delectable bar bites, next to rooftop dining favourite Dusk, which just reopened with a new makeover. Learn more about these venues.
📍109 Mount Faber Road, Level 2, Mount Faber Peak, Singapore
8. Somma Pasta Bar
Somma Pasta Bar is a modern new Italian fine dining restaurant in New Bahru. It presents a creative take on Italian cuisine, with six-course dinner menus and refreshing cocktails, across two floors. The 36-seater fine dining space on the upper floor is perfect for birthday celebrations or other special occasions. Meanwhile, the lower floor is where the more relaxed Pasta Bar is located. Menu highlights include Lamb Saddle, Slipper Lobster Spaghetti covered in sea snails, and Yellow Amberjack Crudo, to name a few.
📍46 Kim Yam Rd, #04-02 New Bahru, Singapore
9. Club Rangoon
This contemporary Burmese restaurant in Duxton is the perfect place for a family meal. The 39-seater venue showcases authentic Burmese flavours and ingredients inspired by co-founder Nelson Htoo’s family recipes, providing a diverse cultural dining experience. The menu uses three key flavour pillars: Chin (Sour), Ngan (Salty), and Sat (Spicy). Add a unique cocktail that incorporates Burmese flavours for extra satisfaction.
📍76 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089535
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