The year’s last quarter always has a way of sneaking up on us, but Singapore’s food scene clearly didn’t get the memo to slow down. From a cult Japanese doughnut chain to a new tonkatsu spot from Seoul, here’s your go-to guide to the best new restaurants and cafes in Singapore for October 2026.
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Seoul tonkatsu specialist Ojeje has chosen Singapore for its first stop outside Korea, after six outlets back home, setting up shop at Raffles City, right by City Hall MRT Station. The pork here is wet-aged before being breaded light and crisp, and the udon noodles are handmade in-house.
The Pork Loin Katsu (price TBD) lets you pick tenderloin or sirloin, both wet-aged for extra tenderness, while the Kadaif Prawn (price TBD) wraps fresh prawns in a crackling kadaif shell. Pair either with the Premium Matcha Zaru Udon (price TBD), a cold, chewy noodle finished with a matcha-infused broth that’s distinct from the usual tonkatsu-shop sides.
Read our Ojeje feature.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-12, Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore 179103
Opening hours: TBD
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Ojeje is not halal-certified.
Vincenzo Capuano , ranked 13th on the 2025 list of the World’s Top 50 Artisan Pizza Chains, has planted its Singapore flag at The Pier at Robertson, a 10-minute walk from Fort Canning MRT Station. The pizzeria is run by a third-generation pizzaiolo, and its long-leavened, well-hydrated dough puffs up into the charred, blistered edges Neapolitan pizza fans chase.
The real draw is the Lunch Buffet ($28++ per person), a 90-minute four-course spread of starters, handcrafted pastas, whole pizzas and gelato—wallet-friendly for a pizza this pedigreed. The Cotoletta di Pollo pairs baked chicken with buffalo mozzarella and basil, while the Ravioli Al Porcini gets a rich lift from truffle cream. Don’t skip the Pistachio & Chocolate Gelato to finish.
Read our Vincenzo Capuano buffet feature.
Address: 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-12, The Pier at Robertson, Singapore 239013
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm
Tel: 6845 9153
Website
Vincenzo Capuano is not halal-certified.
Hot on the heels of its Tampines debut in January, Bari Bari Grand—the premium offshoot of a popular Hong Kong teppan chain—has landed a minute’s walk from City Hall MRT Station at Capitol Singapore. The format stays the same: a 300°C hot stone lets you finish your own cut of meat to the exact doneness you want, with a complimentary free-flow gourmet bar thrown in.
The Miyazaki Wagyu Teppan Ribeye Round ($75++) is the splurge-worthy centrepiece, while the Gindara Teriyaki & Scallops Mentaiko ($36++) is the one to order if you want seafood sharing the spotlight. Smaller bites like the Iidako Karaage ($10++) make for a solid starter while you wait for the stone to heat up.
Read our Bari Bari Grand review.
Address: 15 Stamford Road, #01-82, Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178906
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Bari Bari Grand is not halal-certified.
Tanica is a new restaurant at The Singapore EDITION, and its name tells you exactly what you’re in for: a mash-up of “botanical” and “tannins,” built around herbs, spices and live fire. Set in an arboretum-inspired dining room wrapped in greenery, the kitchen cooks almost everything across a wok or a Josper charcoal grill.
Weekday lunchers get a Three-Course Set Lunch ($48++ per person), while Sunday visitors can enjoy a semi-buffet brunch spread (from $98++ per person) with carving, pasta, and dessert stations. Other highlights on the menu include the “Iga Bakar Kicap” 72-Hour Wagyu Beef Short Rib (price TBD), featuring fall-off-the-bone beef glazed in sweet soy and cut with a fiery sambal. For something lighter, the Asam Pedas Seafood Risotto (price TBD) reimagines the Italian classic through a Malay lens, its rice cooked down in a sour-spicy asam pedas broth with ama ebi and sea grape.
Address: 38 Cuscaden Road, The Singapore EDITION, Singapore 249731
Opening hours: Daily 6.30am to 10.30am, 12pm to 2.30pm, Mon-Thurs 6pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 6pm to 10.30pm
Tel: 6329 5000
Website
Tanica is not halal-certified.
Tokyo’s cult doughnut chain I’m Donut? has finally made its way down to Singapore, after first crossing into Malaysia with a Kuala Lumpur outlet. The brand’s nama doughnuts are made from a brioche dough enriched with pumpkin, fermented slow and fried quick—the result is famously light, airy and almost custard-soft at the centre.
The I’m Donut? Original (price TBD), dusted simply in powdered sugar, is the purest way to try the dough itself. The Custard Cream (price TBD) layers in Kyushu cream and diplomat cream for something richer, while the I’m Donut? Matcha (price TBD), made with Yame matcha from Fukuoka, is the one worth the hype if you’re already a matcha convert.
Read our I’m Donut? feature.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Opening hours: TBD
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I’m Donut is not halal-certified.
Viral Shenzhen bubble tea brand Molly Tea is opening its third Singapore outlet at Hillion Mall, following a wildly busy debut at Orchard Central—over 18,000 cups sold in a single opening weekend—and a second at Raffles Place. This marks the brand’s first store west of the city, good news for Bukit Panjang residents tired of trekking into town for a cup.
The Premium Jasmine Milk Tea ($5.20) is the brand’s calling card, fragrant and not overly sweet, while the Snowy Jasmine ($6.50) adds a cold cheese-foam layer for something more indulgent. The Pistachio Jasmine Coconut ($6.20) rounds things out nicely if you want a nuttier finish.
Read our Molly Tea feature.
Address: 17 Petir Road, #B1-42/43, Hillion Mall, Singapore 678278
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Molly Tea is not halal-certified.
ION Orchard‘s basement food court has reopened as Food Opera, now home to 18 stalls across 600 seats, and this isn’t a cosmetic refresh—it’s a genuine mix of heritage names and up-and-coming names!
Highlights include Ming Chung White Lor Mee ($8.80), which brings 93 years of braising experience to a bowl of Henghua-style noodles. There’s also Hillman Restaurant, a Cantonese institution famous for its traditional claypot dishes and paper-wrapped chicken. Those who love fried chicken should check out Berempah Bros, founded by MasterChef Singapore season two winner Derek Cheong.
Read our Food Opera feature.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, B4-03/04, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Food Opera is not halal-certified.
Creamie Sippies, already a familiar name to matcha aficionados for its hand-whisked drinks and viral matcha mill, has opened its fourth outlet at Bugis Street, a four-minute walk from Bugis MRT Station. The headline act here is Singapore’s first DIY banana pudding bar.
Build your own Banana Pudding Bowl (from $4.50) with toppings such as Oreo crumbs, Lotus Biscoff sauce and KitKat balls, or go pre-set with the Banana Pudding Bowl, 2 scoops + 3 toppings ($6.90). The Strawberry Matcha Latte ($5.90) is a solid pick if pudding isn’t your thing.
Read our Creamie Sippies feature.
Address: 160A Rochor Road, #02-115, Bugis Street, Singapore 188435
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 8pm
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Creamie Sippies is not halal-certified.
Bangkok-based specialty coffee and matcha chain VE/LA, founded by Thai entrepreneur Pete Kasidit when he was just 16, has made its Singapore debut at Changi Airport Terminal 1—and it’s open round the clock, a genuine rarity for a specialty cafe here.
The Kaya Toast Latte ($10) is the Singapore-exclusive order, built on pandan kaya, coconut cream and a salted egg sauce with toast cubes stirred through. The VE/LA Airecano ($8.50) showcases the brand’s signature aerated espresso technique, while the Ube Vanilla Matcha ($9.50) is a solid pick for travellers who want something sweeter before a flight.
Read our VE/LA feature.
Address: 60 Airport Boulevard, #01-K22 Arrival Meeting Hall West, Terminal 1, Singapore 819642
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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VE/LA is not halal-certified.
Noci Bakehouse, known for the salt bread queues at its Suntec City flagship, has opened a second outlet at Orchard Gateway—and rather than repeating the original menu, this one’s built around an outlet-exclusive panuozzo line and Korean bagels in 13 flavours.
The Bulgogi Panuozzo ($18) stuffs the wood-fired Italian sandwich bread with Korean bulgogi for a surprisingly light bite despite the hearty filling, while the Burrata Jambon Panuozzo ($23) leans richer with cured ham and burrata. Worth a visit if you’re after something other than the Suntec queue.
Read our Noci Bakehouse feature.
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #01-09/09A, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 8pm
Website
Noci Bakehouse is not halal-certified.
Between a newly reopened food court and a clutch of overseas brands finally making their Singapore debut, there’s enough here to fill a few weekends of eating.
If you’re spending a full day in town, check out our Orchard food guide and 12-hour Orchard itinerary!
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