New restaurants in Singapore this December
We’ve officially reached the last month of the year. Before we head into the holiday season, check out these best new restaurants and cafes in Singapore in December 2024. From a famous Malaysian cafe to a rainforest-themed restaurant, this list will be handy for your year-end gatherings!
Table of Contents
- New restaurants in Singapore this December
- 1. Oriental Kopi
- 2. Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill
- 3. Awfully Chocolate
- 4. Surrey Hills Grocer VivoCity
- 5. One Prawn & Co
- 6. Lo Hey HK Seafood
- 7. SUSHISAMBA Singapore
- 8. Moon Moon
- 9. Koggii
- 10. Wild Coco Boat Quay
- 11. Sourdough & Brew By Baking with Gina
- 12. Warabimochi Kamakura Waterway Point
- 13. Swensen’s Unlimited VivoCity
- 14. Tipo Strada Wheelock Place
- 15. Caffe Italia
- Best new restaurants to try in December 2024
1. Oriental Kopi
Oriental Kopi needs no introduction. The popular chain has more than 10 outlets in Malaysia, and they recently opened an outlet in Singapore at Bugis Junction, which marks their first overseas venture. They specialise in Nanyang cuisine with breakfast, lunch, and dinner items aplenty for you to choose from.
Our favourite of the lot was the Oriental Signature Nasi Lemak ($9.50++), featuring a mouth-watering combination of fried chicken, an egg, steamed rice, a dollop of sambal sauce, crispy ikan bilis, fried peanuts, and sliced cucumber. If you love a good traditional breakfast, we recommend the Double Butter Kaya Toast ($2.60++) alongside a cup of their Oriental Kopi (from $1.80++). The toast was crispy and tasted even better when paired with the mildly sweet coconutty Hainanese kaya spread and two slabs of cold butter. You’ll also enjoy their kopi if you appreciate a creamy consistency without the flavours being too intense or “gao”.
Read our Oriental Kopi review.
Address: 50 New Bugis Street, #02-50, Singapore 188021
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Oriental Kopi is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
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2. Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill
Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill recently went through a makeover, and they are back with a menu that will surely catch your attention: XL Tomahawk steak and Raising Cane’s-inspired chicken!
If you’ve never tried Raising Cane’s and are curious about the hype, get the King’s Chicken 3-Piece Combo ($19++), which is the closest thing you can get to the OG Raising Cane’s combo. The set consists of three buttermilk chicken thigh fillets, two buttered sesame toast, two mozzarella dippers, a side of crinkle-cut fries, a small serving of King’s dipping sauce and ranch, and a soft drink. It’d be remiss of you not to try the restaurant’s bestseller, the Signature Wagyu Tomahawk Steak ($148++). The Australian Wagyu steak weighs 550g, and tastes best when eaten with the garlic herb butter atop the steak, alongside some brown sauce, mushroom cream sauce, and two sunny-side-up eggs.
Read our Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill review.
Address: 324 Changi Road, Singapore 419799
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 11pm
Website
Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill is a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Awfully Chocolate
Awfully Chocolate is not new to us, but their chocolate raclette wheel is. Exclusive to the Wisma Atria outlet, this one-of-a-kind apparatus is said to be the first in Singapore. Head down to town if you’d like to try the melted chocolate made with a secret mix of ingredients, including shea butter and dark chocolate.
There’s a separate menu dedicated to the chocolate raclette wheel, comprising a total of five items. We liked the Pisang Pisang ($15++) best; you get a rich banana cake with some spiced apple filling within and topped with crispy goreng pisang nuggets. For an added crunch, the dessert is finished with toasted walnuts. There’s also the unique Chocolate Muah Chee (15++), which is essentially chocolate warabimochi done muah chee-style.
Read our Awfully Chocolate’s raclette wheel feature.
Address: 435 Orchard Road, #03-12/12A/13/13A, Wisma Atria, Singapore 238877
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Awfully Chocolate is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Surrey Hills Grocer VivoCity
New in: Popular Australian-inspired cafe Surrey Hills Grocer has set up shop at VivoCity! The new pet-friendly cafe sports rainforest-themed decor, alongside an expansive menu with all-new pasta dishes, sharing sides and more. We recommend their house-made pizzas to share with your friends; the Pulled Pork Hollandaise ($12++) and Margherita ($10++) flavours are excellent options.
For mains, you won’t go wrong with their fusion “Hokkien Mee” ($26++). You get al dente Malfadine pasta strands tossed in umami-packed prawn bisque and crispy lard, topped with grilled prawns, kale, and ikura. Otherwise, try the Mee Siam Cappelini ($22++), where thin pasta noodles are paired with a piquant mee siam gravy, crown with crispy squid and calamansi. Round up your meal with the signature Sticky Date Pudding ($16++): moist date sponge cake in salted butterscotch sauce, served with almond crumble and vanilla ice cream.
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-02, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 8189 6392
Website
Surrey Hills Grocer is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. One Prawn & Co
If you’ve tried and loved One Prawn & Co since their humble beginnings as a hawker stall, you’ll be happy to know that the homegrown brand has opened a new restaurant at New Bahru. You can get their signature prawn broth at this swanky outfit; simply drop by from 11am to 3pm to try their new lunch-only items: Jumbo Tiger Prawn Ramen ($35++), Smoked Beef Brisket Ramen ($35++), and Crispy Pork Belly Ramen ($26++).
Read our One Prawn & Co review.
Address: 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-10, Singapore 239351
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8366 0130
Website
One Prawn & Co is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Lo Hey HK Seafood
New kid on the One Holland Village block Lo Hey HK Seafood impresses with its legit Hong Kong-style street seafood and nostalgic cinematic ambience. You’ll find a solid lineup of sharing dishes, including the likes of LO HEY Tossed Chicken Salad ($22.80++), Nostalgic Braised Beef Short Ribs ($42.80++), and Hami Melon Sea Conch Chicken Soup ($58++).
If you’re up to splurge, consider ordering the ‘Typhoon Shelter’ Style Stir Fried Crab ($9.80++ per 100g). In case you didn’t know, its name, “Typhoon Shelter”, refers to the traditional sheltered waters where fishermen would seek refuge during storms. A whole live crab is cooked in a unique blend of spices, and then topped with fried garlic and crispy cereal crumbs.
Check out our Lo Hey HK Seafood review.
Address: 7 Holland Village Way, #03-22/23/24, One Holland Village, Singapore 275748
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6592 2699 or 9615 8899
Lo Hey HK Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
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7. SUSHISAMBA Singapore
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SUSHISAMBA Singapore has just launched their Copacabana Brunch, available every Saturday on the 52nd level of Capital Tower from 12pm to 3pm. Priced from $250++ per person, their 12-course menu offers dishes that blend Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian influences, along with endless pours of champagne, house-pour spirits, wines, beers, and cocktails. You also get access to the restaurant’s live stations, featuring sushi, grilled meats and more!
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On the menu are starters such as Salmon Tiradito and Pork Taquito, as well as mains including Black Cod, Australian Grassfed Short Ribs, and Spatchcock Chicken. End on a sweet note with desserts such as Yuzu Cheesecake, Japanese Doughnut Andagi, or Pineapple, featuring caramelised pineapple with coconut crème brûlée and sorbet.
Address: 168 Robinson Road, Level 52, Capital Tower, Singapore 068912
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 12am, Thurs 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 1am, Sat 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 2am
Tel: 6550 2990
Website
SUSHISAMBA Singapore is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Moon Moon
Taiwanese food fans have a new spot to check out in Orchard: Moon Moon, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant all the way from Taiwan! The popular chain is known for their soups, including the Peeled Chilli Pepper Chicken Soup ($18.80++): refreshing chicken broth with sweet cabbage, tender chicken chunks, and a kick of spice from the pickled chilli.
Those who prefer seafood can opt for the Sea Bass Soup with Clam ($25.80++) instead, which brims with sweet clams and ginger, and topped with a generous slab of seabass. Complete your meal with their rice dishes, such as Glutinous Rice with Mushroom and Pork ($8.80++) and Braised Pork Rice ($6.80). Moon Moon also offers a small selection of noodle items: Shallot Oil Noodle ($12.80++), Spicy Sesame Noodle ($13.80++) and more.
Read our Moon Moon review.
Address: 391A Orchard Road, #05-30, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238873
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6470 8204
Website
Moon Moon is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Koggii
The next time you’re at Suntec, visit Koggii a new restaurant serving “Korean cai fan” for lunch every weekday, from 11:30am to 3:30pm. The unique concept lets you select a main and indulge in free-flow sides, which are displayed buffet-style for you to pick and choose. All you need to do is pay a fee between $11.90++ and $13.90++, depending on the dishes offered for the day.
For your main, expect Korean classics such as Spicy Sotong Chicken Bulgogi and Spicy Pork Bulgogi, served with your choice of white or brown rice on the side. FYI: rice is unlimited too! On our visit, the free-flow sides included cabbage kimchi, gimbap, and crab meat pancake.
Read our Koggii feature.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Tower 4 #01-641/642, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Website
Koggii is not a halal-certified eatery.
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10. Wild Coco Boat Quay
Wild Coco has opened a second outlet in Boat Quay! The popular restaurant, originally located along Hamilton Road, offers new and exclusive barbecued items, including Satay by the Quay ($18.90++): three chicken and three beef satay sticks. Their wild-caught Sotong Bloom ($18.90++), featuring perfectly grilled sotong with rich sambal, and Sea Bass ($18.90++) fillet are popular picks from the barbecue menu, too.
Fill up on the Laksa Goreng ($16.90++), another new addition to the menu. Served with grilled prawns and plump scallops, this dry-style laksa is packed with umami. Their signature Chao Ta Chee Cheong Fun ($14.90++), which features stir-fried chee cheong fun with kampong egg and succulent tiger prawns, is another delicious alternative.
Check out our Wild Coco Boat Quay feature.
Address: 84 Circular Road, Singapore 049436
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 9pm
Tel: 9119 3822
Website
Wild Coco is not a halal-certified eatery
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11. Sourdough & Brew By Baking with Gina
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Sourdough & Brew by Baking with Gina is the new kid on the block in Farrer Park. First starting as a home-based business, the bakery now has its own cafe space for customers to enjoy their specialty sourdough bakes alongside a cup of coffee. Their signature Sourdough Bagels start at $5.50 for the plain Wholemeal variation. Else, they do other flavours such as Blueberry ($6) and Chocolate ($6.50). Elevate the experience by pairing your bread with their Cream Cheese (+$1.50) or French Butter (+$0.80).
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For something a little more substantial, they also offer several Brunch Bagelwiches, affordably priced under $15: Ham-tastic ($8), Eggy Tombomb ($8), Eggstra Ham ($9), and Smoked Salmon ($14). Matcha aficionados would also be happy to know that they use the famous Niko Neko Matcha for their Matcha Latte ($7.50) and Hojicha Latte ($6.50). If coffee is more your thing, opt for the Black ($4) or White ($5) instead. Sourdough & Brew is an eight-minute walk from Farrer Park MRT Station.
Address: 1 Tessensohn Road, #01-09, Singapore 217701
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 4:30pm
Tel: 9003 8209
Website
Sourdough & Brew by Baking with Gina is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. Warabimochi Kamakura Waterway Point
ICYMI: Warabimochi Kamakura has officially opened at Waterway Point, so you can now get your warabimochi dessert fix in Punggol. The new cafe has a lineup of drinks: Rich Chocolate, Chocolate Banana, and Melon Milk, all priced from $7.90. You’ll also find the outlet-exclusive Kuromitsu Soft Serve with Kinako Powder ($6.90) here, which pairs creamy and milky ice cream with roasted soybean powder.
While you’re here, be sure to order the chain’s famous Warabimochi, available in a 2-Piece Cup ($4.90), 5-Piece Box ($8.90), or 10-Piece Box ($15.90). Made with 100% bracken starch, these soft and chewy treats are coated in premium kinako powder that’s roasted at a higher temperature for a bolder flavour.
Read our Warabimochi Kamakura Punggol feature.
Address: 83 Punggol Central, #01-72/73, Waterway Point, Singapore 828761
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9pm
Website
Warabimochi Kamakura is not a halal-certified eatery.
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13. Swensen’s Unlimited VivoCity
Run, don’t walk, to the new Swensen’s Unlimited at VivoCity! The popular restaurant, which first launched at Changi Terminal 2, is known for their value-for-money buffets. Get the most bang for your buck when you visit for lunch on Monday to Friday, where the buffet is priced at just $35++ per person. If you’re here for dinner from Monday to Thursday, it’s $38++ instead. Otherwise, you’ll pay $50++ for lunch on Saturdays and Sunday, or $60++ for dinner from Friday to Sunday.
Tuck into unlimited servings of seafood on ice, roast meats, and hot food items including Beef Lasagna, Deep Fried Breaded Fish & Chips, and Traditional Kueh Pie Tee. Don’t forget to drop by their dessert section, which boasts a whopping total of 48 ice cream and gelato flavours to choose from.
If you’re dining here from 24 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, check out their Christmas Menu, priced from $40++ per person.
Check out our Swensen’s Unlimited VivoCity feature!
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-117, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Swensen’s Unlimited is a halal-certified eatery.
14. Tipo Strada Wheelock Place
For Muslim-friendly pasta at wallet-friendly prices in town, look to Tipo Strada. The homegrown chain recently opened a restaurant at Wheelock Place, serving handmade pastas under $20++.
If you love seafood, you won’t go wrong with Black Prawn ($19.90++), comprising nori-infused Campanele pasta doused in a jet-black squid ink sauce, topped with fresh prawns. The Creamy Crab ($19.90++), paired with Malfadine pasta, is another great pick. This main stars tender crab chunks and handmade pasta in a piquant, sriracha-infused sauce. Don’t miss out on their selection of fresh bakes too, with highlights including almond croissant ($4.50++) and pain suisse ($5.50++).
Read our Tipo Strada Wheelock Place feature.
Address: 501 Orchard Road, #02-17/17A, Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Tipo Strada is a Muslim-owned eatery
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15. Caffe Italia
Caffe Italia offers a unique dining experience, where diners get to select tapas from a conveyor belt. The menu is ever-changing, so you can expect to see something new each time you visit. The plates are priced in three categories: red plates at $10.50++, grey plates at $11.50++, and blue plates at $13.50++.
During our visit, we tried the Parma Ham ($13.50+), which was served with traditional Italian crackers similar to breadsticks. We also enjoyed the Blue Cheese ($13.50+) with fig jam, which added a lovely sweetness and acidity to the funky cheese. If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, consider the Pecorino Romano ($11.50+) instead. This salty Italian cheese is served with fig jam, raspberry bursts, and crunchy walnuts for added texture.
Check out our Caffe Italia feature.
Address: 81 Clemenceau Ave, #01-15/16 UE Square, Singapore 239917
Opening hours: Daily 11:30 am to 11:30 pm
Tel: 9895 6857
Website
Caffe Italia is not a halal-certified eatery
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