The start of a new month only means one thing: our monthly new restaurant guide is here! From TikTok-viral stretchy yoghurt to Melbourne’s famed Thai desserts, here are the best new restaurants and cafes in Singapore to check out this August 2025.
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Back with a new chapter this August is SanSara, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore’s North Indian fine-dining gem. Minted as one of the top Indian restaurants in Singapore by those in the know, the newly renovated space now features a curated menu that pays homage to the timeless flavours of the region. Expect to savour your way through dishes from the royal feasts of Lucknow to the spice-rich kitchens of Kashmir, all reimagined with SanSara’s signature finesse.
If you’re lost on what to order, here are our recommendations: begin your meal with the Tali Hokkaido Scallops ($54++), a delicate starter where sweet, pan-seared scallops meet the chef’s fragrant house-blend turmeric masala. Seafood lovers can also dig into the Keri Wali Machli Curry ($56++), a soulful Patagonian toothfish curry featuring a tangy raw mango gravy, layered with ginger and garam masala. And for a taste of pure decadence, go for the Sailana Shevand ($65++): spiny lobster simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy inspired by recipes once served at royal banquets in the palaces of Uttar Pradesh.
Make your reservations via their website, linked below.
Address: 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: 6233 1338
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SanSara is not a halal-certified eatery.
Gwangjang Gaon isn’t just any typical Korean restaurant; it’s owned by a famous Korean celebrity chef, Professor Hyo Soon Park. You may have spotted her on numerous cooking shows, including TV Chosun’s Salim 9danui Manmulsang. But that’s not all—this restaurant’s also earned the stamp of approval from celebrities, including Lee Jung-jae of the iconic Netflix series, Squid Game. If that’s not enough to persuade you to visit, perhaps their food will.
During our visit, we found the GAON Galbi ($69.90++) delicious. It features premium beef short ribs boiled in herbs for over 24 hours, boasting a rich herbal flavour that we couldn’t get enough of. We recommend the Deulgireum Makguksu ($21.90++) too, for its fragrant perilla oil aroma. For sides, order the Modm-Geon ($29.90++): pan-fried fritters served with tangy soy-vinegar on the side.
Check out our Gwangjang Gaon review.
Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, #02-243, Jewel Changi, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Gwangjang Gaon is not a halal-certified eatery.
Yogurt Planet is a new spot that’s gone viral recently with their “stretchy” DIY yoghurt. A Small bowl here goes for $6.60, while Medium costs $8.90, and Large goes for $10.90. FYI—Large feeds up to two persons comfortably.
There are five yoghurt flavours, with the Emerald, starring a refreshing green grape yoghurt flavour, being our favourite. For toppings, you can pick from the likes of barley, granola, haw flakes, mini cookies, fresh fruits, taro jelly and more.
Check out our Yogurt Planet feature.
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-05, Millennia Walk, Singapore 039596
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
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Yogurt Planet is not a halal-certified eatery.
Punggol residents will be happy to know that Punggol Coast Hawker Centre has officially opened. Located beside Punggol Coast MRT Station, the new food centre seats over 500 diners and houses 40 stalls.
Expect famous hawkers here, including Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee. Their Hokkien Mee (from $5) is said to be gravy-laden, topped with crispy pork lard. There’s also Hock Hai (Hong Lim) Curry Chicken Noodle, another Michelin-approved stall known for their robust Curry Chicken Noodle (from $5). Other noteworthy picks include Pin Wei Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun and Whampoa Traditional Fried Oyster.
Read our Punggol Coast Hawker Centre feature.
Address: 84 Punggol Way, Singapore 829911
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 10pm
From now till 23 November 2025, pinkies up at Ginger.Lily‘s new afternoon tea, titled A Symphony of Origins: Terroir and Bloom. A collaboration between the Michelin-starred Chef Adrien Descouls and Hilton Singapore Orchard’s Executive Sous Chef Cindy Khoo, the limited-time high tea is priced at $78++ per person. It stars a multi-course experience comprising a brilliant mix of sweet and savoury creations, fusing Chef Adrien’s French fine dining background with Chef Cindy’s French-Japanese desserts.
There’s a whopping total of 16 bites in this afternoon tea, so we recommend pacing yourself. Our favourite picks from the savoury selection are the Shepherd’s Truffle Broth, a rich and cheesy soup that felt like a hug in a bowl, and Hen’s Egg with French Caviar, prepared with vodka mousse and dashi. The sweets are equally impressive; highlights include the Hakuto Peach Chouquette, a peach tea and raspberry choux pastry, and the Tarte Aux Amandes with Avocado: lemon and avocado cream packed in a buttery tart shell.
High tea hours: Daily 1pm to 3pm, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
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Ginger.Lily is not a halal-certified eatery.
The next time you’re at Raffles City Shopping Centre, head to The Food Place, the mall’s newly revamped food court. Here you’ll find 20 food stalls, including Michelin-recommended award-winning brands.
Popular cha chaan teng from Hong Kong Mon Kee Cafe makes an appearance here, offering their famous scrambled egg rice. We recommend their Char Siew Scrambled Egg Rice ($8.50), which features soft and silky scrambled egg and barbecued pork slices atop a generous portion of rice. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipients Ju Xing Fish and Li Xin Twochew Fishball Noodles, along with SMASH by BurgerLabo, are not to be missed, too.
Check out our The Food Place coverage.
Address: 252 North Bridge Rd, #03-15/16/17, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
The Melbourne-famous Homm Dessert has opened their second outlet in Singapore, at RWS’ new Weave Mall! You’ll find their signature shaved ice, alongside a whole new lineup of savoury bites here.
If it’s your first time trying Homm, we recommend their best-selling Thai Tea Avalanche Bingsu ($19.80++). This showstopping dessert features layers of house-made Thai tea gelato, whipped cream cheese, buttery sable crumbs, and a snowflake-textured bingsu cake. You also get grass jelly, Thai tea sauce, and condensed milk on the side, so you can customise the bingsu to your liking.
Don’t miss out on their range of savoury sandwiches and pasta mains too!
Check out our Homm Dessert RWS coverage.
Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa,#01-232, Weave, Singapore 23806
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 6pm
Tel: 6745 5323
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Homm Dessert is not a halal-certified eatery.
CBD folks, there’s a new opening in your area. Shin Katsu is an exciting new concept helmed by Chef Matsubayashi Masato, the former Head Chef of Ma Maison and a tonkatsu specialist with over 15 years of experience!
The tonkatsu speciality restaurant spotlights premium pork cuts curated by Chef Masato, including Mangalica from Hungary, often referred to as the “Kobe beef of pork”. You can try it in the form of the Mangalica Rosu Katsu Set ($42.80++), where a 160g pork loin cutlet is coated in a custom panko breadcrumb blend and deep-fried till crispy, and then served with a special salt. Another highlight is the Mille-Feuille Black Truffle Katsu Set ($37.80++): thinly sliced Japanese pork with a layer of black truffle middle, served with truffle salt. All sets include free-flow sides: cabbage, charcoal-grilled rice, miso soup, and house-made pickles.
Address: 84/86 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088505
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Tel: 8825 8311
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Shin Katsu is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’ve read our best shio pan in Singapore guide, you’ll know just how much we loved Pawa Bakery. The popular bakery, which currently has stores in Raffles Place and Plaza Singapura, has announced their third outlet opening: The Star Vista. The new cafe is set to launch in August 2025, with an exclusive dine-in menu comprising lunch sets and fresh bakes.
Those who love salt bread will enjoy Pawa Bakery’s Plain Shio Pan ($2.30)—we rated this the best shio pan in Singapore! There’s also a Sweet Potato Shio Pan ($3.20) variation, which we loved for its combination of earthy sweet potato and salty, buttery bun.
Read our Pawa Bakery Star Vista coverage.
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-27B/27C, The Star Vista, Singapore 138617
Opening hours: TBD
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Pawa Bakery is not a halal-certified establishment.
Alice Boulangerie recently opened another outlet at Raffles City, but with a fun twist—the new cafe doubles as a bakery, serving seven different kinds of buns that are prepared fresh, on-site.
Matcha girlies can try the trendy Matcha Nama Bun ($6.50++), where a matcha-infused bun is packed with a thicc chunk of nama matcha chocolate and topped with mascarpone matcha cream. It’s then finished with a light dusting of matcha powder. If you prefer something savoury, go for the Mentaiko Prawn Bun ($5.20++), featuring fresh tiger prawns and crisp cabbage mixed with creamy mentaiko mayo, or the Angus Short-Ribs Bun ($7.70++): slow-braised Angus beef short ribs sandwiched between a matcha bun.
Read our Alice Boulangerie Raffles City coverage.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #01-22A, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 10:30pm
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Alice Boulangerie is not a halal-certified eatery.
Avid drinkers, listen up: Din Tai Fung has opened their first cocktail bar in Asia, right here in Singapore! The swanky restaurant bar is located at the new Weave mall in RWS, which houses close to 40 tenants.
There are three curated cocktails on the menu, each inspired by a character in the brand name, Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐). Din ($30++) is a fruity mix of gin, jasmine, lychee, strawberry, and lemon; Tai ($30++) combines sage-infused tequila with lemon, lime, honey, and fresh pineapple juice; Fung ($30++) stars rum, brandy, lemongrass, lemon, and ginger beer.
While you’re there, splurge on the Premium Lobster Dry Noodle in Chef’s Seafood Sauce ($39.80++): sweet poached wild-caught Boston lobster served atop la mian, tossed in a house-made seafood sauce.
Read our Din Tai Fung Weave feature.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, #02-208/209, Weave, Singapore 098269
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Fri 11am to 9:15pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am to 9:15pm
Tel: 6908 2822
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Din Tai Fung is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI: Yo-Chi Frozen Yoghurt, a popular Australian dessert chain known for its self-serve frozen yoghurt and acai, is coming to Singapore in mid-August! The cult-favourite brand is known for their loaded and customisable yoghurt bowls. Some best-selling flavours include Salted Butterscotch, Strawberry Cream, Cookies & Cream, and even Cinnamon Banana.
Their new Singapore outpost will be located on the first floor of Orchard Central. We’ll update this article as soon as more details are out, but in the meantime, you can follow their Instagram page for the latest news.
Read our Yo-Chi Singapore feature.
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #01-06, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: TBD
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Yo-Chi is not a halal-certified eatery.
Mensho Tokyo, one of our go-to places for toripaitan, AKA chicken broth ramen in Singapore, has a casual offshoot called Mensho X. The new CBD eatery specialises in Toripaitan Ramen, starting from just $17++. Furthermore, every ramen or tsukemen order comes with a free first serving of extra noodles!
If you can take spice, we recommend their Firebird Ramen ($20++), a tori paitan spiked with mala. This bowl features the brand’s signature chicken broth, infused with Sichuan peppercorns, chilli paste, and a dash of black garlic oil for an umami punch. The noodles are noticeably thinner than the thick wheat-based ones found at Mensho Tokyo, though they retained their springiness.
Alternatively, those who prefer rice can consider their donburi options, including the Negi Chashu Rice Bowl ($8.80++).
Check out our Mensho X review.
Address: 6 Battery Road, #01-02, Singapore 049909
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 8pm, Fri 11am to 9pm, Sat 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 8418 9921
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Danlao is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI: the world-famous pastry chef Pierre Herme has officially launched his flagship store in Singapore! We got a sneak peek of what’s to offer at the new two-storey cafe in Weave, Resorts World Sentosa’s (RWS) latest mall.
You can’t visit Pierre Herme without trying their iconic French macarons, priced from $4 each. There are 18 flavours to choose from, including Infiniment Chocolat Paineiras, a Brazilian single-origin dark chocolate, and Infiniment Praline Pistache, filled with nutty pistachio cream. Their dainty entremets are also worth the calories. Our favourite was the Plasir Sucre ($9), with its rich hazelnut dacquoise base and milk chocolate layers.
This outpost also houses the world’s first Pierre Herme ice cream bar! Choose from 12 different flavours, including Singapore-exclusive Ispahan soft serve (from $6).
Check out our Pierre Herme review.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway,#01-234/234A, Weave, Singapore 098269
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 6pm
Tel: 6577 6688
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Pierre Herme is not a halal-certified eatery.
After enjoying the food that these new restaurants and cafes have to offer, satisfy yourself with traditional Chinese desserts from Meeting You, a new hipster cafe hidden in Tanjong Pagar Plaza.
If you’re a fan of the nutty, earthy flavours, try their Green Water Ghost Pistachio Paste ($7.80), starring thick, creamy pistachio paste served with a light sprinkle of crushed pistachio nuts. Else, the Classic Pomelo Sago ($6.80) is a safe bet, comprising a creamy mix of coconut milk, fresh mango cubes, chewy sago balls, and small pieces of pomelo.
Read our Meeting You review.
Address: 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-44b, Singapore 082001
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat 12pm to 11pm, Sun 12pm to 10pm
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Meeting You is not a halal-certified eatery.
Firangi Superstar, a modern Indian restaurant for its Wes Anderson-inspired interiors, has launched a new menu with fresh takes on regional classics. Highlights include the showstopping Bengal Bake Off ($108++), a salt-dough-baked seabass with sharp kasundi cream sauce, and the restaurant’s signature Back in the Saddle ($21++ per 100g), which now comes in a vegetarian version starring smoky tandoori eggplant.
End the meal with their Banoffee Fritters ($14)—crispy spring roll bites filled with smooth banana mousse and finished with dark chocolate. You can also pair your meal with Firangi Superstar’s bold cocktails, including the tangy gooseberry-spiked Amli Sour ($25), or go zero-proof with the Royal Melon Lassi ($20): rock melon, creamy lassi, and spices.
Address: 20 Craig Road, #01-03, Singapore 089692
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
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Firangi Superstar is not a halal-certified eatery.
Discover these new restaurants and cafes in Singapore this August 2025—perfect spots to visit with your foodie friends on your next outing!
In other exciting food news, KitKat has teamed up with Dimoo to launch exclusive blind boxes. You can also check out our updated Bugis food guide if you’re looking for food in the area.
This post was brought to you by SanSara.
Feature image adapted from SanSara.