New Restaurants Singapore 2023: Exciting Flavors & Experiences Await

Singapore’s dining landscape continues to evolve with the addition of these remarkable new restaurants in 2023. Whether you’re seeking innovative fusion cuisine or a traditional culinary experience, there’s no shortage of options to explore.

Here’s the list of new restaurants in Singapore:

New Restaurants in Singapore: June 2023

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Mish Mash

Indecisive diners rejoice! Mish Mash offers a unique dining experience with a lineup of wine cocktails, including champagne, white, red, and sake-based options. Their diverse menu draws inspiration from cuisines around the world, featuring dishes like Spanish manchego fried tempura-style and steak tartare topped with torched miso foie gras.

  Barrio by Kulto

Located in the leafy Bukit Timah neighborhood, Barrio by Kulto is a cozy Spanish restaurant with a convivial atmosphere. Their menu focuses on tapas and sharing plates, offering delicious options like jamon Iberico croquettes, grilled green asparagus with Iberico chorizo, and flavorful paellas. Don’t miss out on their classic churros for a sweet ending.

  Tajine

Transport yourself to Morocco at Tajine, a tapas and cocktail bar that combines traditional Moroccan flavors with a modern twist. Their menu features a variety of dips, salads, and wood-fired pita bread, as well as tajines cooked in cone-shaped clay pots. Try the milk-fed veal shank tajine with bone marrow for a truly indulgent experience.

  Tinto

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Tinto is a warm Spanish restaurant that offers an array of tapas, paellas, and wines. From cangrejo, a zesty salad with crab meat and avocado, to paellas bursting with flavors like Valenciana and carabineros, there’s something for everyone. Save room for desserts like churros with chocolate sauce or vanilla and coconut rice pudding.

  Mutiara Seafood

Mutiara Seafood is Jumbo Group’s first halal-certified seafood concept, offering a range of signature dishes like chilli crab and prawns with salted egg. They also serve grilled items such as Indonesian grilled chicken and Jimbaran grilled prawns. Pair your meal with refreshing fruity coolers for a delightful dining experience.

  Skai

With breathtaking views, Skai is a sky-high restaurant that recently introduced a new a la carte menu. Executive chef Seumas Smith crafts dishes using fresh Japanese produce and traditional techniques. Highlights include Irish oysters, bluefin tuna tartare with uni, and exquisite meat cuts like Japan’s saga wagyu A5. End your meal with Greek yogurt sorbet or araguani chocolate for a sweet note.

  Altro Zafferano

Altro Zafferano offers an indulgent Italian dining experience with their Journey menu. Head chef Daniele La Rocca and executive chef Andrea de Paola take you on a culinary trip through Italy, showcasing traditional flavors with elegant creativity. Highlights include a creamy sea urchin flan, sous vide artichoke with smoked egg yolk, and Pasta Mista featuring raviolis paying tribute to different regions of Italy.

  New Restaurants in Singapore: May 2023

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Kubo

Experience Filipino cuisine like never before at Kubo. Chef Kurt Sombero’s elevated take on famous and lesser-known dishes, prepared in the traditional wood-fired brick oven, brings out the beauty and diversity of Filipino flavors. Don’t miss the tender inasal mid-wings and the house-aged duck served in two delicious ways.

  Neon Pigeon

Neon Pigeon introduces a collaboration between head chef Sean Mell and bar manager Mario la Pietra, resulting in a fusion of Japanese flavors and childhood-inspired dishes. The shime iwashi with crispy ramen and miso tofu showcases the chef’s creativity, while the kuruboto katsu sando with smoked pork collar is a hearty delight. End your meal with the banana tobanyaki for a perfect balance of flavors.

  Humpback

After a refreshing break, Humpback reopens with a revamped menu and a welcoming atmosphere. Start with their signature oyster platter, featuring Pacific Northwest oysters with a variety of flavors. The mussel toast with spicy nduja is a must-try snack, and the ricotta cavatelli with swordfish bacon is a standout dish. Conclude your meal with the toasted castella cake for a delightful ending.

  Common Man Night Shift

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Common Man Night Shift, formerly known as Drunken Farmer, offers a unique experience of natural wines paired with delectable dishes. The wallet-friendly and extensive natural wine selection is a pleasant surprise. Indulge in appetizers like hummus and labneh, and don’t miss out on their cacio e pepe udon pasta. For pizza lovers, the Umami Magic and Sweet Dreams of Stracciatella are irresistible choices.

  Dakga

Dakga is Singapore’s first Korean barbecue spot that celebrates chicken, particularly chicken neck. With various cuts and marinades available, it’s a clucking good time for K-BBQ enthusiasts. Don’t forget to try their cheese fondue, kimchi pancake, and curry fried chicken for a complete experience.

  Blackbird

Blackbird, located at Gillman Barracks, combines live music with Western-style dishes and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy their selection of pizzas, lamb chops, and steaks while immersing yourself in the vibrant ambiance. Be sure to check out their lineup of talented performers for an unforgettable night.

  New Restaurants in Singapore: April 2023

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Aniba

Aniba is a buzzworthy new restaurant that offers an upscale dining experience, cocktail lounge, and private room. With a menu curated by chef Meir Adoni, known for his expertise in Middle Eastern cuisine, Aniba delivers a rare kosher dining concept in the city. The restaurant’s hidden entrance, elegant ambiance, and stunning view of the Singapore River make it a truly spectacular dining destination.

  Salt & Palm

Brother-and-sister duo Mark and Natasya Soetantyo bring their fresh take on East Indies flavors to Singapore with Salt & Palm. This vibrant neighborhood restaurant-bar features artworks by Australian, Indonesian, and local artists, creating a lively atmosphere. From corn fritters to prawn bisque pasta, the menu offers a diverse range of dishes, and their pandan coconut creme brulee is a must-try dessert.

  Numb Restaurant

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For an authentic Sichuan dining experience with a modern twist, head to Numb Restaurant. Known for its mouth-numbing dishes, this 80-seater eatery offers a variety of spicy and flavorful options, including mala broth boiled seabass and Peking duck in a spicy stew. To cool off, try their sweet and sour pork served on a plate of ice, and pair your meal with craft beers, wines, or cocktails.

  Nae:um

Nae:um, led by Korean chef Louis Han, presents a BBQ-inspired menu that showcases both classic and contemporary creations. Their beautifully grilled duckgalbi, somyeon dish, and pork rib rice are highlights not to be missed. Complete your dining experience with a refreshing lime, mint, and lemon fruit sorbet paired with soju and lemon juice granita.

  Ikkagoyo 

Experience the finest seasonal ingredients from Japan at Ikkagoyo, the newest kaiseki restaurant on Amoy Street. Chef-owner Mitsutaka Sakamoto offers a prix fixe menu that includes dishes like Spanish mackerel, otoro with kombu shoyu, and Japanese A5 wagyu. Enhance your meal with junmai daiginjo grade sake or wine for a complete dining experience.

  Path Restaurant

Path Restaurant, helmed by Chef Marvas, combines East Asian flavors with French fine dining expertise. Their Voyage and Expedition prix fixe menus offer a range of creative and exquisite dishes. Highlights include the Shanghainese hairy crab roe, pork trotter ‘crepinette,’ and 15-day dry-aged US duck crown. Finish off your meal with the indulgent Mongolian milk curd made with Valrhona white chocolate and Greek yogurt.

  New Restaurants in Singapore: March 2023

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Art di Daniele Sperindio

This one Michelin-starred Italian restaurant offers breathtaking views of Marina Bay, impeccable service, and a modern and classy atmosphere. The seven-course Art 4.0 tasting menu, crafted by chef Daniele Sperindio, is a culinary masterpiece that showcases the chef’s personal touch and storytelling through each dish.

  Xiabu Xiabu

Xiabu Xiabu is the go-to spot for individual hotpots with free-flow noodles and shaved ice desserts. With a variety of set menus and a wide selection of ingredients, this restaurant provides a satisfying and flavorful hotpot experience that caters to both individuals and large groups.

  Fat Cow

Under the leadership of head chef Shingo Iijima, Fat Cow presents a fine dining experience that emphasizes traditional Japanese flavors and techniques. The Tetsu omakase menu, with its nine intricate courses, showcases the chef’s mastery in creating perfectly balanced dishes that delight both the eyes and the taste buds.

  Restaurant Chedi

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Located in a shophouse in Jalan Besar, Restaurant Chedi offers an ultimate Thai dining experience. Their ever-changing eight-course tasting menu takes you on a journey through the flavors of Thailand, combining comfort and innovation. From creative renditions of classic dishes to indulgent additions like the salted ikan kurau fried rice, this restaurant captures the essence of Thai cuisine.

  Noka

Noka presents a value-for-money lunch omakase menu that features seven mouthwatering courses with a focus on provenance-driven and progressive dishes. The standout dishes include the seared and scored scallop snow crab, seared unagi on a rice cracker, and the succulent gindara saikyo miso. This omakase experience provides a satisfying lunch with a variety of flavors and textures.

  Marguerite

After receiving its first Michelin star, Marguerite offers a refreshed seven-course menu inspired by nature and the season’s finest ingredients. From the smoked eel and oyster mousse pearl to the dry-aged St Peter’s fish and Jerusalem artichoke gelato, each dish is thoughtfully crafted to deliver a memorable dining experience. Don’t miss the canapes, fabulous dessert nibbles, and the trolley of sweet treats to complement your coffee or tea.

  New Restaurants in Singapore: February 2023

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Fleurette

Located on Rangoon Road, Fleurette stands out with its minimalist entrance and warm interior. Helmed by chef Tariq Helou, who draws influence from his Japanese background, the restaurant offers impeccable service and a winter menu best experienced with sake pairing.

  Quay House

This modern restaurant on Circular Road offers a refined dining experience inspired by Southeast Asian heritage and cuisine. Head chef Keith Wan creates beautiful, contemporary dishes using techniques like fermentation, ageing, and wood-fired cooking, with highlights including the Balinese kampung chicken and the Quay House duck.

  Revolver

Step into this buzzy grill restaurant on Tras Street and be greeted by the team bustling around custom-built wood-fire and binchotan grills. With an electrifying playlist and a revamped menu called Bullet 8, Revolver offers fiery, flavourful dishes such as the wood-fire grilled romanesco and the Japanese hamachi collar.

  Nagai Hokkaido Cuisine

Making its first international outpost in Singapore, this popular kaiseki restaurant from Sapporo offers four omakase menus featuring the freshest sashimi and seafood air-flown from Japan. Don’t miss the hand-carved ice plate sashimi and the affordable lunch sets like the premium kaisen don.

  Sushi Sei

With just 10 counter seats and a private room for six, Sushi Sei offers a minimalist setting for a kaiseki dining experience. The menu showcases the fresh flavors of each ingredient, with courses ranging from soup and sashimi to grilled items and nigiri, all made with produce flown in from Tokyo and Hokkaido.

  New Restaurants in Singapore: January 2023

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Alkove

Chef Haikal Johari brings French food to the heartlands with a cosy bistro in Kovan. Alkove offers casual catch-ups over sweet and savoury French favorites like almond coconut croissants, cardamom kouign amann, and the classic croque monsieur.

  Ahara

Chef-owner Vikramjit Roy’s fine dining restaurant in Keong Saik Road pays tribute to India’s diverse history and culture. With Explore and Expedition menus, Ahara offers sublime snacks, dishes like Hokkaido scallops with aloo gobhi mash, and a stunning centrepiece featuring a whole marinated chicken.

  Soi Social

Celeb chef Ian Kittichai debuts a new Thai cuisine concept at Resorts World Sentosa. Soi Social offers modern renditions of classic dishes, such as Chiang Mai duck sausage and roasted marinated duck in Thai red curry sauce, along with Thai-inspired cocktails to complement the flavors.

  Yue Bai

Located on Duxton Road, Yue Bai offers contemporary renditions of Chinese heritage dishes. Chef Lee Hongwei’s menu focuses on balanced dishes and familiar flavors, influenced by traditional Chinese dietary therapy, in an elegant and tranquil dining atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional teahouse.

Indeed, Singapore’s culinary scene offers a diverse and exciting range of choices. Embrace the city’s vibrant dining culture and make sure to experience the delectable delights these new restaurants have to offer.

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