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AsiaOne
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Just opened in June 2025: New restaurants, cafes and bars in Singapore, Lifestyle News
Some cities slow down with the heat. Singapore? It simply turns up the flame. This June, what's just opened isn't just a list, it's a map of the city's current obsessions. From cult Taiwanese spice temples and Seoul's charcoal-grilled legends to French brasseries and rooftop escapes, these new restaurants and new bars in Singapore offer more than a meal, they offer momentum. Whether you're staking out your next haunt or circling back to a favourite chef's comeback, here's a look at what just opened in Singapore. Cudo [embed] Modern Latin soul food hits Stanley Street with the launch of Cudo, the latest concept by the team behind Siri House and Moxie. Helmed by Chef Steven Chou, the menu draws from his New York roots and childhood memories of tacos, elotes and bold home cooking. Think Tiger Prawns glazed in agave molasses, chorizo-loaded Disco Fries, and Wagyu Picanha marinated in beer and citrus. It's hearty, high-energy fare meant for sharing, paired with punchy cocktails like the saffron-spiked Noche Tropical. Designed with velvet booths and vintage charm, the 76-seater space oozes Latin warmth with zero pretense. Come for lunch, brunch or golden hour tipples. Cudo's here to stir your soul. 13 Stanley Street, Singapore 068732 Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat: till 11.30pm @ | Song Gye Ok [embed] Korea's legendary "Waiting in Hell" grilled chicken house has landed in Telok Ayer, marking its first overseas outpost. At Song Gye Ok, expect a cult-favourite lineup of rare chicken parts: neck fillet, soft bone, gizzard, expertly grilled tableside over charcoal at the chef-fronted bar. Exclusive to Singapore, a luxe Truffle Samgyetang and handmade Kalguksu in collagen-rich broth. Interiors channel hanok charm with warm wood tones and a Seoul-style buzz. For drinks? Their viral Earl Grey Highball arrives from Korea, made for clinking over smoky bites. With queues already forming, this is peak K-BBQ, done differently. 113 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068582 Daily, 11:30am-3pm | 5pm-10pm @ | Enclave Bar [embed] Once tucked inside Golden Mile, Enclave now calls 55A Neil Road home. Retaining its Thai-Singaporean soul with sharper focus on food, culture, and expression. Helmed by Ritz Ang, the bar blends bar grub like Jade Noodles (spinach mee kia, torched pork) with spice-forward cocktails like Thai Auntie, a fiery mix of chilli bourbon and cardamom elderflower. Programming is a big part of the experience. Expect live jazz, butoh performances, open jams, and rotating art exhibitions. For something more intimate, head upstairs to CRIB, a cosy loft pouring bottled cocktails against a backdrop of vintage trinkets and ever-changing local art. Enclave isn't just a bar, it's a cultural pulse point for the creatively inclined. 55A Neil Rd, #2-00, Singapore 088892 Tue-Sat, from 6pm till late @ Spicy Noodles [embed] Taiwan's cult-favourite noodle brand lands at Raffles City with its first Singapore outpost and it's bringing the heat. Spicy Noodles (Da Shi Xiong Xiao Hun Mian Pu) draws queues back home with its signature "Soul-Stirring Noodles", handmade from a patented recipe and tossed with Master Chilli Oil, a ruby-red elixir hand-stirred for eight hours using five traditional techniques. The result? Deep, multi-layered spice with numbing heat and aromatic punch. Choose between spicy or mild beef broth, each simmered for six hours and paired with beef slices, tendon, tofu, and a gooey soft-boiled egg. Imported sauces and noodles ensure authenticity, while the minimalist milk tea-hued interior keeps things chic and photo-ready. Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-38, Singapore 179103 Daily, 11am-10pm @spicynoodlesingapore Burgs [embed] Singapore's halal burger pioneers are back: bigger, bolder, and blazing with flavour. Burgs has relaunched on Bussorah Street with a new two-storey flagship that seats 100, marrying heritage charm with serious burger craft. Expect smoky beef patties, crispy chicken cutlets, and flaky fish fillets, all stacked on buttery brioche buns baked fresh in-house. Their new signature burger sauce, a caramelised onion-chicken skin puree, brings umami punch, while pickled local green chilies replace basic jalapeños. Try The Original or Bae Con for beefy comfort, or go bold with Big Bird or Fish & Chips. Don't miss the homemade black lemonade and crunchy "Nuggies" in spicy seaweed. Burgs is back, and it's better than ever. 16 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199437 Daily, 11am-10pm @ The Plump Frenchman Zouk Group's newest venture brings a buttery brasserie buzz to Bugis with The Plump Frenchman, a soulful French eatery helmed by two-Michelin-starred chef Lorenz Hoja. Expect rustic, feel-good fare at accessible prices like Demi Poulet Rôtisserie with pickles and sriracha, or Coq Au Vin rich with red wine and mushrooms. Starters like Chorizo-Stuffed Chipirons and a deeply savoury Onion Soup kick things off, while citrusy Tiramisu au Citron sweetens the end. Interiors nod to retro French charm with cane-back chairs and tiled floors, making this a stylish haunt for weekday lunches or weekend lingerings. French comfort, without the fuss. 20 Tan Quee Lan Street, #01-20, Guoco Midtown II, Singapore 188107 Mon-Sat: 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm | Sun: 11.30am-3pm @tpf_sg | 1-Alfaro By Monti [embed] High above Labrador Tower, 1-Alfaro by Monti is your new rooftop escape blending Italian flair with cinematic skyline views. Split between La Torre, a lively Emilia-Romagna-inspired restaurant, and La Luna, a breezy rooftop bar, it channels the spirit of Italy's lighthouses. Beacons of celebration, comfort, and connection. Expect handmade pastas, grilled ribeye 'Costata' for two, and fried lasagna bites alongside aperitivo-friendly cocktails like the Enzo Robutti (Scotch, amaretto, amarena cherry). As the sun dips, beats rise and revellers drift outdoors for DJ sets under the stars. Whether you're here to brunch, dine, or dance, 1-Alfaro delivers day-to-night dolce vita. Level 34, Labrador Tower, Singapore 118479 Mon-Fri: 8am-1am | Sat: 10am-1am | Sun: 10am-12am @ | Roberta's New York cult-favourite Roberta's opens its second Singapore outpost at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, bringing wood-fired magic to the wild side. The Brooklyn-born pizzeria is known for its punchy, playful style and that signature Bee Sting pizza: spicy Calabrese salami, house-made chilli oil, basil, and a drizzle of honey. The Mandai menu also features location exclusives like Fire and Ice (nduja, stracciatella and housebread) and Wood-Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Inside, it's a colourful retreat with art by local creative Tobyato and views into the open kitchen. Whether it's post-zoo lunch or sweet waffle soft serve after a forest stroll, Roberta's is a wild new slice of cool. 80 Mandai Lake Rd, #01-04, Singapore 729826 Daily, 11am-10pm @robertaspizza_asia | Shuai Jiang Jun [embed] A new general has entered the battlefield of Singapore's hotpot scene. Shuai Jiang Jun (also known as Lead General) brings 40 years of Chongqing tradition to Tiong Bahru Plaza, ladling out bold broths and dramatic presentations. Its famed General's Inferno Spicy Beef Tallow Pot is not for the faint-hearted, while the lighter Fish Maw & Chicken Pot offers a nourishing alternative. Meat lovers will revel in the shield-plated General Axe Cut Beef and melt-in-your-mouth Signature Snowflake Wagyu, while seafood stars like the Golden Defender Pomfret add flourish to the feast. Expect bouncy house-made shrimp paste, numbing spice, and flaming flair, all in one fiery, flavour-packed pot. 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #02-117, Singapore 168732 Daily, 11am-9pm @ If your appetite for discovery is anything like ours, this month's just opened list should keep things spicy. These new restaurants and new bars in Singapore are the kind that reward curiosity; places that speak in smoke, broth, and big ideas. But before you make that next booking, take a moment to check out our Father's Day 2025 guide: a companion piece to the city's best eats, gifts, and experiences. After all, what's just opened in Singapore is more than news, it's a lifestyle. [[nid:718807]] This article was first published in City Nomads .
Time Out
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Song Gye Ok Review: Korea's cult-favourite chicken barbecue chain lands in Singapore
Think Korean barbecue and thick strips of samgyeopsal (pork belly) or slabs of galbi (beef ribs) might come to mind. Song Gye Ok offers something entirely new to Singapore's K-BBQ scene – grilled chicken over charcoal. Hailing straight from Seoul, the chain commands hour-long queues in the Korean capital, with even celebrities and TV food programs singing praises. Its Singapore outlet is wedged in the buzzing Telok Ayer area, joining the company of other popular Korean barbecue outlets, so it must be doing something right to be earning snaking queues despite only offering one kind of protein on its menu. The restaurant manages to replicate the look and feel of its Korean counterparts, with dark-wooden tones, rustic design elements, and Hanok-inspired interiors. For a more immersive dining experience, snag a seat along the raised counter tables under makeshift huts to watch the staff grill up your meal right before you. If you're dining in a big group, regular table seats are available too. Song Gye Ok's claim to fame is its SGO signature grill platter (720 grams, $98) with six chicken cuts including rare parts like boneless chicken neck fillets, gizzards, hearts, and chicken breast softbone. The standard grill platter (470 grams, $68) does away with the boneless neck fillets, and both platters also include chicken thigh and tenders. A word of caution: dining here isn't for the fainthearted, especially those who might find chicken innards (gizzard) or hearts a tad grisly to look at. If that's you, opt for a la carte portions of tenders, or chicken thigh ($20 per portion) to fill you up instead. But if you're down for a challenge, you'll grow to appreciate the medley of textures and flavours the platters offer, as they spotlight oft-overlooked parts of the chicken that can be just as delicious as the usual thigh or breast meat. Our pick is the chicken heart, which is served first. Each piece is firm and bouncy, with just the right amount of that irony taste you'd expect. Customise each mouthful as you'd like, with some six condiments to play with – salt, sweet soy sauce, sriracha mayo, diced garlic, chopped shishito peppers, and shishito peppers in yuzu sauce. Apart from the chicken hearts, the classic chicken thighs impress as well. The smoky, charcoal-grilled flavour is most pronounced here, and our favourite way to enjoy this cut is with a simple dab of salt. Despite our anticipation, the gizzards and softbone don't quite hit the spot. On their own, they have a naturally palatable taste, but otherwise, they're pretty much devoid of any flavour, so you might have to amp up the seasoning on these cuts. Apart from chicken, Song Gye Ok Singapore serves up a lean menu of cooked dishes and sides, including samgak kimbap (grilled triangle rice ball, $8 for two) glazed with soy sauce and lightly torched; cold bibim noodles topped with minced chicken tenders ($24); and the signature doenjang stew (soybean paste stew, $24) which is heavily fermented with a grainy consistency and deep, rich profile. Visit during lunch hours for signature samgyetang sets by popular Korean restaurant Modu, including an outlet-exclusive truffle samgyetang ($34).
Time Out
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
5 new restaurants in Singapore to check out this June 2025
June is here, and with the mid-year mark comes a fresh crop of new restaurants in Singapore waiting to be explored. From rooftop Italian dining inspired by coastal lighthouses to sizzling chicken offcuts that'll change the way you think about Korean barbecue, you'll want to make space on your calendar – and in your belly. This June, you can sip on aperitivo by the sea at 1-Alfaro, dive into bold Latin American flavours at Cudo, and join the hype train at Tokyo's cult-favourite Pizza Studio Tamaki. There's also something for noodle lovers – Kyo Komachi brings regional Japanese udon specialties to Vivo City – and a whole new take on KBBQ at Korea's Song Gye Ok. Here are the hottest new tables in Singapore to book right now. Explore Singapore's 2025 restaurant openings by month: 1. 1-Alfaro A brand new lifestyle destination by 1-Group, the folks behind well-known concepts like Wildseed, Atico Lounge, and Botanico @ The Summerhouse, launches this month. 1-Alfaro takes inspiration from the lighthouses of Emilia-Romagna in Italy, and fittingly, this new spot is perched on the rooftop of Labrador Tower, overlooking the sea. Dig into classic Italian plates and sip on aperitivo – the restaurant La Torre and bar La Luna at 1-Alfaro are run by the same team behind Monti, so you know they mean business. Feast on a spread of handmade tagliatelle ($28) and pinwheel pasta ($22), grilled meats ranging from Australian ribeye ($148) to Iberico tomahawk ($78), and then mosey over to La Luna for sundowners, whether it's wines (from $12), cocktails (from $16), or sharing jugs ($40) that you fancy. Once the sun sets, the mood turns electric with a live DJ spinning till late. Address: Labrador Tower, Level 34, Singapore 118479 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-1am; Sat 10am-1am; Sun 10am-midnight Expect to pay: Around $80 per person with drinks. 2. Song Gye Ok Think Korean barbecue and you'll most likely picture thick strips of samgyeopsal (pork belly) or slabs of galbi (beef ribs) over the grill instead of chicken. But prepare to have your perception changed after June 5, because Korea's famed grilled chicken restaurant Song Gye Ok is opening its doors in Singapore. The chain commands hour-long queues in Seoul – and mind you, these hungry patrons are usually locals, not tourists. Head down to Telok Ayer to sample Song Gye Ok's assorted grilled chicken platter ($98), featuring six chicken cuts including rare bits like chicken neck fillets, gizzards, hearts, and chicken breast softbone. It's a medley of textures and flavours that highlight the oft-overlooked parts of the chicken that can be just as delicious as the thighs, wings, or drumlets. On top of that, you'll also find Modu 's samgyetang on the menu – in particular the perilla seed, collagen, and spicy hangover soups. Address: 113 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068582 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10pm Expect to pay: Around $60 per person including additional sides to share. 3. Pizza Studio Tamaki The pizza fever in this city never dies, and Tokyo's Pizza Studio Tamaki is here to prove it with its legendary Tokyo-Neapolitan slices. This popular pizzeria from Roppongi officially opens to the public on June 10, taking over a unit in Duxton where the cocktail bar Tippling Club used to be. Maybe it's because of its celebrity-endorsed status (both Justin Bieber and Jeff Bezos have dined here) or its stamps of approval from Michelin and 50 Top Pizza, but we hear PST has already racked up some 2,000 reservations in its opening month alone. What sets the pizzeria apart is its dough, lightly fermented for 30 hours for a softer, fluffier texture, which is almost mochi-like in the way it pulls apart. The peel is also dusted with a fine layer of salt before the pizzas are slid on and fired up in the oven, adding a subtle savoury touch to each bite. Address: 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088461 Opening hours: Daily noon-3pm, 5pm-11pm Expect to pay: Around $60 per person with drinks. 4. Cudo The people behind Siri House and Mediterranean restaurant Moxie bring us Cudo, a new Latin American restaurant at Stanley Street. Executive Chef Steven Chou spent years travelling around New York, New Jersey, Mexico City, and Cancún, so everything at Cudo is tinged with the same punchy flavours and soul. A popular pick here is the lunchtime exclusive Cubano – sandwich stuffed with pork jowl, belly, Emmental cheese, and pickles – which is part of a reasonably priced $28 lunch set. But if you're dropping by for dinner, you'll get to try Chef Steven's Disco Fries ($16) – golden fries baked with Cotija cheese, beef gravy, chorizo, and salsa; and the squid ink pasta ($36) with lobster bisque cream and grilled tiger prawns. Stay for desserts like the tres leches ($14) with milk-soaked sponge and coconut cream, or the toffee plantain ($15) topped with vanilla ice cream. Address: 13 Stanley Street, Singapore 068732 Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11.30am-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-11.30pm Expect to pay: Around $90 per person with drinks. 5. Kyo Komachi Remember when Himokawa udon (wide, flat noodles from Gunma, Japan) took the internet by storm early last year? Now, Umai in Guoco Midtown won't be the only place you can visit to try this unique dish – you can also check out Kyo Komachi in VivoCity, an udon-specialty restaurant highlighting the many versions of udon across the different regions in Japan. All the noodles here are handmade with Unryu wheat flour, imported from Japan. The signature Himokawa udon set ($14.90) comes with two sauces – pick curry for a richer flavour, sesame sauce, or the classic shoyu if you prefer something lighter. While you're here, sample the other udon dishes, including comforting, bubbling pots of Nabeyaki hot pot (from $16.90); white curry udon (from $12.90) from Ebisu, Tokyo; or fusion maze-udon (dry noodles, from $16.90) with toppings like ebi chilli, tom yum, or basil.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New in town: Waiting in hell for this Korean grilled chicken
On June 5, get ready for a culinary clash between heaven and hell as Song Gye Ok opens its first store in Telok Ayer, serving its renowned grilled chicken. 'Waiting in Hell, Tasting in Heaven' – Song Gye Ok's tagline – pretty much sums up your experience at their Korean outlets. As Korea's first and most famous restaurant serving cuts of grilled chicken, their Jamsil, Hongdae and Seongsu branches are packed with Koreans and foreigners alike – thus the hellish lines suffered by all restaurant goers. But with Song Gye Ok's opening in Singapore, you'll be able to catch a bite of their speciality cuts without tearing a hole in your vacation days. Just look at this amazing spread: the Assorted Grilled Chicken Platter (boneless chicken neck fillet, chicken gizzard, chicken heart, chicken breast softbone, chicken thigh, and chicken tenders). If you're spoilt for choice for your first time there, why not try all their iconic cuts at once? And don't worry if you can't be trusted with an open flame, because Song Gye Ok's expert chefs will help you grill the chicken to perfect smoky goodness. Suppose these different textures are still not enough to pique your curiosity. In that case, you'll definitely be satisfied with the various sauces they offer: from Yuzu Chilli to Sriracha Mayo and traditional Soy Sauce. The chefs will advise you on the best combinations for each cut and sauce! Credit – MODU SingaporeWhat's more, you'll be able to try an exclusive rendition of Samgyetang from speciality restaurant MODU at Song Gye Ok: the Truffle Samgyetang. The classic ginseng chicken soup is brought to a new tasting experience with the scent of truffles, offering a warm, hearty delight to pamper your taste buds. Another SG-exclusive dish is the Kalguksu, or knife-cut noodles. The collagen-rich chicken broth and springy handmade noodles are paired with Song Gye Ok's tangy aged kimchi for the perfect balance. If you're not hungry by now, I'd say you're superhuman. But for those of us on the edge of our seats for the opening of Song Gye Ok, remember to set a reminder for 5 June before you're stuck waiting in hell! The post New in town: Waiting in hell for this Korean grilled chicken appeared first on
