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 14 of the best new cafes and restaurants to try in Singapore this December 2025.
1. Styxx
Chinatown is home to a wonderful new Middle Eastern skewers restaurant and grill bar. The cosy and modern space centres around an open kitchen where skewers and meats are grilled over fire topped by bold spices. Additionally, menu highlights include homemade saluf flatbread, dips, hearty mains like harissa-marinated chicken, Middle Eastern desserts, and more.
📍18 Teck Lim Rd, Singapore 088390
2. Cloudfields
Cloudfields is a new loft-style brunch cafe, located in Tan Boon Liat Building near Tiong Bahru, featuring a bright wood interior with large windows, alongside an elevated brunch menu. From delicious corn fritters to big breakfast plates, curry crab pastas, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice under the care of a Michelin-starred chef. Plus, the full coffee and matcha programme adds to the excitement. Certainly, one of the best new cafes in Singapore.
📍313 Outram Rd, Level 2 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169073
3. All Hands Cafe
All Hands Cafe is a new all-day spot in a restored shophouse, transforming the former steakhouse Boeuf, into a bright cobalt-blue cafe focused on housemade Japanese shokupan, brunch plates, steaks, and matcha desserts. Tuck into DIY and signature shokupan toasts, delicious pastas, salads, and more, alongside specialty drinks from 8am to 5pm daily.
📍159 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068614
4. BOMUL Samgyetang
This new Korean steakhouse at CHIJMES offers Singapore’s largest range of samgyetang with 10 creative variations of Korean ginseng chicken soup made from organic free-range spring chicken and 18-herb broth. Options include versions enriched with black truffle, aged black garlic, octopus, and more. Plus, there are Korean pancakes, savoury sides, and house-made ice cream to add to your order. Certainly, one of the best new restaurants in Singapore.
📍30 Victoria St, #01-11/12 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
5. Noci Singapore
Noci is Singapore’s first Korean-concept pasta bar, just opened at Suntec City, offering handmade Italian pastas and pizzas crafted by Korean chefs in a Seoul-inspired space. Menu highlights include ricotta ravioli, truffle white ragu, margherita pizza, inventive starters, authentic desserts, and more.
📍Suntec City, 3 Temasek Blvd, #01-386, Singapore 038983
6. Udon Shin
Udon Shin, a famous Tokyo udon shop known for long queues, made its global debut at Takashimaya Shopping Centre in Singapore last month. The brand is known for handmade thick and chewy noodles and favourites like carbonara-style udon with bacon tempura and other creative toppings. Definitely, one of the best new restaurants to try in Singapore.
📍Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore
7. Acai Teahouse
Singapore’s first dairy-free acai and matcha soft serve cafe has just opened in Clarke Quay Central. The health-focused cafe offers DIY acai bowls made with fresh and nutritious natural ingredients, alongside unlimited toppings, using award-winning acai blends. Topping selection includes fresh fruits, granola, and other wellness snacks. Definitely, one of the best new openings this November in Singapore.
📍6 Eu Tong Sen St, #02-55 Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
Other noteworthy openings before December 2025:
8. 5:59+ Cafe and Bistro
5.59+ Cafe & Bistro is a wildly photogenic panda-themed restaurant from Chengdu that debuted in Singapore. As the first overseas outlet at 313@Somerset, it’s celebrated for its whimsical decor and urban garden feel. It fuses fiery Sichuan flavours with Western comfort food with highlights like Szechuan pepper steaks, spicy chicken pasta, hot pot pizza, and more quirky creations.
📍313 Orchard Rd, #01-28, Singapore 238895
9. Coach Restaurant
The first Coach Restaurant in Singapore recently opened at Jewel Changi Airport. This stylish restaurant marks the global fashion brand’s latest step into the hospitality world with a New York-inspired modern steakhouse overlooking the iconic Rain Vortex. From USDA Prime and Japanese Wagyu Steaks, elevated American classics, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Learn more.
📍78 Airport Blvd., #01-207 Jewel Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
10. POUT Rooftop Cafe
This new rooftop cafe, located on the 5th floor of the CMO Building at South Bridge Road, offers a calm and cosy retreat above the CBD. POUT is going viral for its beautiful views of iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer within a minimalist yet contemporary interior. The instagrammable cafe offers light bites, pastries like Basque cheesecake, and well-crafted coffees that are reasonable priced. Definitely, one of the best new cafes in Singapore.
📍50 South Bridge Rd, Unit 06-00, Singapore 058682
11. Fortuna Terrazza
Feel as if you’ve stepped into a beautiful Italian brunch cafe on the Amalfi Coast at Fortuna Terrazza Cafe. The stunning yellow-themed, all-day dining spot radiates cheerful summer vibes with striped elements and lemon tree decor. It’s the perfect place to enjoy creative Italian brunches, drooling pastas, panuzzo sandwiches, and rare desserts such as Pistachio Tart and Ricottamisu Hot Cake. Plus, you can add unique coffees or tropical Bellini’s to your order for extra satisfaction. Did we mention the cafe is also dog-friendly?
📍10 Craig Rd, Singapore 089670
12. Ramen Soshiji
Ramen Soshijj is one of the best new ramen restaurants in Singapore. It offers rarely-seen ramen noodle styles known as Nagaoka-style Ginger Shoyu Ramen. This standout dish combines a savoury shoyu broth with refreshing ginger aroma for comfort and layered flavours, using perfectly springy medium-thick noodles, alongside authentic toppings like fish cake and soft seaweed. Plus, the menu offers creamy Hakata Tonkotsu, robust Jiro-style Ramen, and more in a cosy 12-seater setting along Orchard Road.
📍150 Orchard Rd, #03-42 Orchard Plaza, Singapore
13. Basq & Bean
Basq & Bean is a cosy new cafe offering whole Basque cheesecakes and slices paired with specialty coffee, brewed from Thai-grown beans sourced from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The cafe’s cheesecakes are popular for their luscious, caramelized exteriors and creamy interiors, with unique flavours including Dark Chocolate, Pandan Kaya, and seasonal varieties. Plus, the venue offers gluten-free cakes and creative drinks in a minimalist space. Additionally, there is an indoor and outdoor seating area which is perfect for working!
📍85 Beach Rd, #01-02, Singapore 189694
14. Kimchi Mama
Kimchi Mama is a vibrant new Korean restaurant on Level 4 of Bugis+ in Singapore. It offers more than 50 affordable Korean dishes starting from just $5.90. It is known for comforting meals that blend authentic flavours with local tastes such as bubbling kimchi stew pots, boneless fried chicken, playful rice balls, and more. Plus, there is free-flow banchan and refreshing drinks. Definitely, a top cheap eats spot in Singapore.
📍201 Victoria St, #04-11 Bugis+, Singapore 188067
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