Best new restaurants and cafes in August 2026
August is shaping up to be a solid month for openings, including a POP MART-themed bakery, Singapore’s first restaurant dedicated entirely to Jeju pork tonkatsu, and a $22.90++ conveyor-belt hotpot buffet with over 100 dishes. Here’s our guide to the best new restaurants and cafes in Singapore in August 2026.
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1. Chick-fil-A @ Millenia Walk
Chick-fil-A‘s Bugis+ opening was one of the most hyped fast food launches in recent memory, and now the brand has brought its second Singapore outlet to Millenia Walk, opening on 30 July 2026. Chick-fil-A has more than 3,000 restaurants globally and is especially beloved in its home country, the United States.
The classic order here is the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich (price TBD), made with a whole, boneless chicken breast pressure-cooked in refined peanut oil and served on two toasted buns with dill pickles—decent, though not the juiciest rendition around. For those who like heat, there’s the Spicy Deluxe Sandwich (price TBD), topped with lettuce, tomato, and pepper jack cheese. The standout, though, is the Chick-fil-A Nuggets (price TBD), made with real, whole-muscle chicken meat that’s crispy outside and juicy within, best paired with the brand’s six house sauces.
Read our Chick-fil-A coverage.
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-54/55/56, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am to 9:30pm
Website
Chick-fil-A is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. LINKUS
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When LINKUS, an award-winning restaurant from Fujian, China, first opened at Suntec City earlier in the year, it drew long queues and glowing reviews. The franchise has now landed its second Singapore outlet at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, bringing classic Minnan/Hokkien dishes to Orchard.
Highlights include the Authentic Fujian Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, loaded with abalone, sea cucumber, and other premium ingredients, and the Hand Hooked Squid Tubes in Chilli Oil, made with hand-hooked Dongshan squid dressed in house-made chilli oil. For something heartier, the Quanzhou Ginger Duck with Abalone is slow-cooked with fragrant ginger, black sesame oil, and abalone, while the Taro Paste with Bird’s Nest in Coconut Cup makes for a fitting finish. Prices have yet to be confirmed.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, #04-22, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238872
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 8972 7999
Website
LINKUS is not halal-certified.
3. Whuchu Korean Dining Restaurant
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Whuchu Korean Dining Restaurant has opened at UE Square, and it’s built entirely around ssam rather than the usual K-BBQ format. By day, it runs a wellness-focused ssam-bap lunch; by night, it shifts into full Korean BBQ with an attached beer garden. The centrepiece is a Himalayan salt ageing room built right into the dining area, one of the first setups of its kind at a Korean restaurant here.
Jeotgal, or fermented salted seafood, takes the spotlight, with options such as salted pollock roe, spicy fermented oysters, and spicy salted squid meant to be tucked into wrap vegetables flown in from Korea. The Ssam-Bap Set ($36++ per person, min. two diners) comes with a choice of mains such as Soy Garlic Beef Bulgogi or Spicy Chicken Galbi, plus pot rice, soup, and a full wrap spread. At dinner, the headline cut is the Aged Bone-In Pork Belly ($78++, 600g), alongside LA Galbi ($68++, 350g) and Wagyu Beef Bulgogi ($58++, 300g).
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-18, UE Square, Singapore 239917
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm, Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 11:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 11:30pm Website
Whuchu is not halal-certified.
4. Torikizoku @ 18 Cross
Fans of Japan’s famous yakitori chain Torikizoku have another outlet to look forward to, with the brand’s second Singapore location set to open at 18 Cross, a four-minute walk from Telok Ayer MRT Station. The new spot promises the same high-energy izakaya experience that made the VivoCity outlet a hit.
Every skewer and small plate is priced at a flat $3.90++, keeping things wallet-friendly for after-work crowds. Must-orders include the Signature Kizokuyaki skewers in breast or thigh cuts with a choice of Rock Salt, Sauce, or Spice seasoning, alongside the Chicken Nanban—thick, juicy fried chicken chunks served with a rich, creamy tartar sauce. The exact opening date has yet to be confirmed.
Read our Torikizoku coverage.
Address: 18 Cross, 181 South Bridge Road, #01-02/01-K1, Singapore 058743
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Torikizoku is not halal-certified.
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5. Meadesmoore
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Modern steakhouse Meadesmoore has launched a new menu that’s said to be its most ambitious menu yet. It’s headlined by the Full-Blood Wagyu Striploin ($220++), crowned World’s Best Grain-Fed Sirloin at the World Steak Challenge 2025 and exclusive to this steakhouse. Don’t miss the Dairy Wagyu Tri-tip ($78++) from Hokkaido, prized for its deep, savoury richness. For something playful, the tableside Wagyu Beef Tartare ($22++) and flambeed Vodka Baba ($20++) bring theatre to your table.
Address: 21A Boon Tat Street, Level 2, Singapore 069620
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 5:30pm to 11pm
Tel: 6227 2247
Website
Meadesmoore is not halal-certified.
6. Yo-Chi @ Westgate
Dessert lovers in the west are getting their froyo fix closer to home, with Yo-Chi Frozen Yogurt opening its third Singapore outlet at Westgate by September 2026. The cult-favourite Aussie concept has already drawn long queues at Orchard Central and The Star Vista with its self-serve froyo and toppings bar.
Diners pick from a rotating lineup of frozen yoghurt flavours, from creamy classics such as Signature Tart and Salted Butterscotch to fruitier options such as Mango and Acai, before loading up at a toppings counter stocked with fresh fruit, mochi, and brownie bits—all priced at $3.50 per 100g. A standout is the drizzle bar, which offers warm sauces including peanut butter, Biscoff, and Nutella on tap.
Read our Yo-Chi coverage.
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, #01-25, Westgate, Singapore 608532
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Yo-Chi is not halal-certified.
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7. BlackTree
BlackTree (黑树), the viral Chinese chain known for its Thai milk tea creations, has landed its first overseas outlet in Singapore at 313@somerset, marking its debut outside China. Founded in 2025, the brand has already expanded rapidly across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and other major Chinese cities, known for its playful drinks topped with intricate foam designs.
For its Singapore launch, BlackTree has collaborated with Shanghai-based matcha cafe Matcha Wang on the Lily Lamb Special Matcha No.1 ($7.90), finished with a thick matcha cheese foam and hand-drawn sheep design—the matcha was earthy but a touch bland on its own. The brand’s Thai milk tea creations fare better, with the 400 Times Cheese Milk Thai Tea ($6.90) standing out for its whipped coffee foam that adds a caramel-like depth, and the Milky Cat Cheese Milk Thai Tea ($6.90) offering a cute cat-shaped cheese foam topping, though it leans a little mild and milky.
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #01-26, 313 Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
BlackTree is not halal-certified.
8. Katsu by Kyu
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Tonkatsu fans can now enjoy a more premium take on the Japanese fried cutlet at Katsu by Kyu, a new speciality restaurant at OUE Downtown 2 and the first in Singapore to focus exclusively on Jeju pork. The cutlets go through a 10-day dry-ageing process and are finished over rice straw charcoal for a subtle smoky aroma, then coated in crisp panko and fried to order.
Diners can choose from three cuts of pork tonkatsu: Central Cut Premium Loin ($38++), Loin ($32++), and Tenderloin ($30++), each served with rice freshly milled from Incheon, Korea. For those after more variety, there are also combination sets such as the Tenderloin and Kadaif Prawn ($32++) and Tenderloin and Oyster ($30++).
Address: 6A Shenton Way, #01-09, OUE Downtown 2, Singapore 068815
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Website
Katsu by Kyu is not halal-certified.
9. POP BAKERY
Fans of POP MART and its many characters have a new bakery to check out. POP BAKERY opens at Resorts World Sentosa’s WEAVE on 30 July 2026, marking the brand’s first cafe concept outside of China, with bakes and desserts themed after Labubu, Pucky, Twinkle Twinkle, and more.
A Singapore-exclusive to try is the Twinkle Twinkle Tangy Coconut Mousse ($18++), featuring a chocolate miniature of the character in passionfruit boba and pineapple filling, encased in a chocolate coconut-shell mousse—cute, though the elements can feel a little disparate. The PUCKY Xiao Long Bao Dessert ($18++) is a lighter option, pairing a soy milk panna cotta shaped like the character with ice cream and biscuit stick “chopsticks.” For drinks, there’s the Twinkle Twinkle Mango Sago ($12++) and the punchy, sour Yuzu Buddy ($12++).
Read our POP BAKERY coverage.
Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-233, Weave, Singapore 098138
Opening hours: Fri-Sun 10am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6577 6688
POP BAKERY is not halal-certified.
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10. Joylion Buffet Hotpot
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Conveyor belt hotpot isn’t new, but Joylion Buffet Hotpot at Lentor Modern takes it up a notch, with a lineup of more than 100 dishes cycling through its network of conveyor belts, priced from $22.90++ per person. Soup base options include Chicken Soup, Mala Butter Pot, Tomato, and Tom Yum, with each diner getting their own individual pot.
Beyond the usual beef, pork, chicken, prawns, scallops, and crab, Joylion also stocks less common finds such as frog legs, bamboo clams, and gong gong, alongside dumplings and xiao long bao. The dessert spread is a highlight too, with fruits, durian pizza, and assorted cakes on offer. Pricing varies by timing: $22.90++ for weekday lunch, and $32.90++ for weekday dinner and weekends.
Address: 1 Lentor Central, B1-08, Lentor Modern, Singapore 788887
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9348 8109
Website
Joylion Buffet Hotpot is not halal-certified.
New restaurants and cafes in Singapore for August 2026
August 2026 has plenty of openings worth planning your meals around, from a POP MART cafe collab to Singapore’s first Jeju pork tonkatsu specialist. Bookmark this list, grab a friend, and start working your way through!
For more dining recommendations, check out our guide to the best 1-for-1 buffets in Singapore for 2026. We also have a guide to the best high tea deals in Singapore for 2026, perfect for your next catch-up with friends.
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