Foodies, listen up: there’s a whole lineup of new restaurants and cafes to try in February 2025! From a Korean ginseng chicken specialty restaurant to a famous Kyoto cafe offering coffee on tap, check out our list of the best new dining spots this month.
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Just last month, CHEFLAM’S soft-launched its first overseas outlet in Singapore. The Sichuan restaurant, which has three outlets in China, attracted long queues at its Tanjong Pagar outpost since then.
You won’t go wrong with the Gold Medal Kung Pao Chicken ($16.80++), which boasts a smoky aroma and a hint of sweetness. Another must-try is their crowd-favourite Gelashan Laziji ($23.80++), which is meaty with a bold Sichuan spice with every piece. On a rainy day, order their Dongpo’s Golden Soup with Pickled Fish ($29.90++), where tender fish slices are found in a tangy suan cai broth that is both garlicky and umami.
Read our CHEFLAM’S review!
Address: 5 Wallich Street, #01-13, Guoco Tower, Singapore 078883
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8901 6266
CHEFLAM’S is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI: Luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet (AP) has launched its first cafe in Singapore! Located in Raffles Hotel’s Bar & Billiard Room, within AP House, AP Cafe offers a menu of Swiss dishes with a Singaporean influence by Burnt Ends.
Expect interesting bites such as Chicken Rice Club Sandwich ($25++), which nods to everyone’s favourite hawker dish. You get a toasted sandwich stuffed with roasted chicken breast coated in aioli, house-made ginger, and chilli. If you’re craving a light snack, consider the Gula Melaka Pain Suisse ($8++), where buttery pastry is paired with a gula melaka-infused cream.
As seats are limited, reservations are highly recommended. You can call the restaurant at 3129 2087 to make a booking.
Check out our AP Cafe feature.
Address: 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8pm
Tel: 3129 2087
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AP Cafe is not a halal-ceritifed eatery.
Sushi Muni is a newly opened Japanese restaurant in Tanjong Pagar that offers a cosy, intimate omakase dining experience. Their menu comprises both lunch and dinner options with the cheapest being the Lunch Sushi Course ($68++). The Sushi Omakase ($238++) is the most expensive of the lot.
During our visit, we tried the Omakase ($168++) menu that started with an amuse bouche and two seasonal appetisers. Fresh sashimi aside, we really enjoyed the Wagyu Suki-Shabu, featuring tender Wagyu slices, a soft-boiled egg, and bits of rice crisps all submerged in a warm, sweet soy sauce broth. The House Roll was also incredibly delicious thanks to a winning combination of cured egg yolk, rice crisps, and fresh raw fish.
Read our Sushi Muni feature.
Address: 10 Anson Road, #02-28, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Opening hours: Mon 6pm to 10pm, Tue-Sat 11:30am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
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Sushi Muni is not a halal-certified eatery.
Ryotai is a new stall in Paya Lebar that specialises in green curry omurice—a one-of-a-kind fusion of Thai and Japanese flavours. Each plate comes with the stall’s rendition of Thai green curry, Japanese-inspired omurice, as well as katsu and tempura.
Choose from four protein options: Chicken Karaage ($8.90), Prawn Katsu Eggrice ($13.90), Oyster Mushroom Eggrice ($7.90), and Tempura Eggrice ($9.90). During our visit we especially loved the prawn katsu, which had a crispy exterior and a sweet prawn-paste filling. The creamy green curry boasted a slightly sweet flavour with a subtle kick from the spices, pairing well with the eggs that blanketed the rice.
Check out our Ryotai review.
Address: 1015 Geylang East Avenue 3, Guan Guan Kopitiam, Singapore 389730
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 9220 6166
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Ryotai is not a halal-certified eatery.
This one’s for fans of Korean fare: MODU, dubbed Singapore’s first samgyetang specialty restaurant, recently opened at Mandarin Gallery. They offer a menu that sees ginseng chicken soup in six different broths, a variety of appetisers, sharing dishes, drinks, and desserts.
If you’re undecided, we recommend getting the classic Collagen Herbal ($35++) or Hangover ($37++), made with a secret spicy sauce. Though slightly pricey, every samgyetang order comes with glutinous rice and radish kimchi, making for a hearty and comforting meal that will fill you up in no time. We especially liked how tender and moist the meat was, and how each whole chicken was packed with healthy ingredients, including leek, dates, chives, pine nuts, ginseng root, and glutinous rice.
Read our MODU review.
Address: 333A Orchard Road, #02-37, Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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MODU is not a halal-certified eatery.
Coffee 2050 is a new Japanese cafe that’s just opened along Beach Road. For the uninitiated, the Kyoto brand blew up all over social media for their futuristic interiors, coupled with coffee and matcha on tap!
The cafe offers a great selection of Tap Coffee ($7.50), featuring high-quality beans that are ethically and sustainably sourced. Options include the 2050 House Blend, a dark roast featuring orange peel and dark chocolate flavours, and a lighter Ethiopian brew with passionfruit notes. If you prefer matcha to coffee, try their Iced Matcha Latte ($7.50) on tap, made with premium matcha powder from Kyoto.
After ordering, simply place your cup under the tap and it’ll automatically dispense your drink!
Check out our Coffee 2050 feature.
Address: 267 Beach Road, #01-01, Singapore 199545
Opening hours: TBD
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Coffee 2050 is not a halal-certified eatery.
Momolato is a popular gelato cafe opened by award-winning gelato master Sharon Tay. They’ve just opened their second outlet at North Bridge Road in Bugis! Look forward to an extensive range of 24 gelato flavours including Hibiscus Apple, Mango Chilli Lime, and Sweet Corn Cempedak flavours, with a single scoop starting from $5.30.
At Momolato’s second outlet, you can also find trendy desserts such as their Sicilian Pistachio Kunafa Waffle ($21), which comes with a thick waffle paired with a nutty pistachio gelato and crispy kunafa, Korean Strawberry Cheesecake Fried Mochi Gelato ($12), and savoury options such as the Fried Buttermilk Garlic Chicken Waffle ($16.90), all at nett prices.
Check out our Momolato review.
Address: 723 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198691
Opening hours: Sun, Tue-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 1am
Tel: 9679 7268
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Momolato is a halal-certified eatery.
Good news for pizza lovers: Gino’s East Singapore is back after their pop-up in Yishun in early 2024! You can now find the famous Chicago deep-dish pizza chain at four locations: Tenderfresh Classic at Our Tampines Hub and Cheong Chin Nam, as well as Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop at Mega @ Woodlands and Jalan Kayu.
There are four signature nine-inch deep-dish pizzas available this time: Cheesy Legend ($29), Spinach Margherita ($28), Meaty Legend ($33), and the newly launched Beef Pepperoni Supreme ($30). These pizzas are known for their thick, golden crust made with a secret recipe dating back to 1966. Firstly, the ingredients and cheese are layered onto the thick pizza base, before a generous serving of house-made sauce is piled on top. Each pie is finished with parmesan cheese.
Read our Gino’s East feature!
Website | Full list of locations
Tenderfresh Classic and Gino’s East Singapore are halal-certified.
If you’re an avid TikTok user, you’ll likely know of Lukey Chan, a local influencer known for his “ah beng” persona and slapstick humour. The 27-year-old has recently opened a new Italian-inspired cafe, Pasta Papa, located within Bukit Merah Central’s Sports Lifestyle Centre.
There’s the option to DIY with their Cook Your Own Pasta sets, priced at $39.90 for two diners. If you’re not up for the challenge, the cafe offers a la carte pastas that are well-priced under $15, including Bolognese ($10.90), Carbonara ($11.90), and Pasta Alle Vongole ($13.90). Zhng up your meal with sides such as Truffle Fries ($9.50), Dirty Nachos ($9.90) and more.
Read our Pasta Papa feature.
Address: 3500A Bukit Merah Central, Sports Lifestyle Centre, Singapore 159837
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 8223 4073
Website
Pasta Papa is not a halal-certified eatery
Another new West-side spot to check out is PaeLah, cheekily named to sound like paella, a traditional Spanish dish. This under-the-radar Bukit Merah stall sells mains under $15, with six different types of paella to choose from alongside skewers and gambas.
Seafood lovers can give their Signature Seafood Pae ($10.90) a try, starring a claypot of saffron-scented short-grain rice, prawns, squid, scallops, and clams. You also get a nice layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot! If you’re with a dining companion, we recommend getting the skewers, priced at $10 for six and $19 for 12 sticks. Choose from options including beef, lamb, pork belly, and chicken thigh.
Read our PaeLah feature.
Address: 3752 Bukit Merah Central, Maddox Canteen Bar, Singapore 159848
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 10pm
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PaeLah is not a halal-certified eatery.
Cafe hoppers have another new gem to add to their list of to-visit places: Koko Cafe & Patisserie. This new Japanese cafe is a cosy 16-seater located along Tras Street, a four-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar or Maxwell MRT Station.
You can expect light bites and cakes, ranging from the savoury Curry Doughnut ($5+) to Choux Puffs in three flavours: Original ($4+), Chocolate ($5+), and Matcha ($5+). The former is a signature item, featuring a breaded and deep-fried doughnut filled with Japanese curry chicken. Don’t miss out on their desserts too, with highlights including the Yam Mont Blanc ($7+)—meringue with berry puree, whipped cream, and orh nee—and Strawberry Shortcake ($10+).
Read our Koko Cafe & Patisserie coverage!
Address: 43 Tras Street, Singapore 078982
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm
Tel: 8321 3359
KOKO Cafe & Patisserie is not a halal-certified eatery.
Hailing all the way from Korea, TONSHOU is a new restaurant near Tanjong Pagar MRT Station that specialises in charcoal-grilled pork cutlets. Dining reservations at their Busan joint are said to be snatched up within seconds, so we recommend reserving a spot at their Singapore outpost in advance.
TONSHOU’s pork cutlets are charcoal-grilled on high heat, imparting a distinctive smoky flavour to the meat—a practice that’s unique to this particular restaurant. Go all out and get the Hokkaido Kurobuta Rosu Katsu ($32++). The set comes with a generous slab of premium tonkatsu, rice, cabbage slaw, a side of kimchi, miso soup, and cold corn soup. Otherwise, they also have a Katsu Sando ($21++) that is equally as indulgent. The tonkatsu here was easily one of the tastiest pieces of meat we have tried, so hurry down and try it out for yourselves!
Check out our TONSHOU review.
Address: 51 Tras Street, Singapore 078990
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 7pm, Sat 11am to 2pm, Sun 5pm to 7pm
Website
TONSHOU is not a halal-certified eatery.
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