8 New Singapore Restaurants & Cafes to Try Out in February 2024

Embark on a culinary journey as we dive into Singapore’s vibrant and ever-evolving food scene. February 2024 brings a fresh wave of gastronomic delights, introducing new restaurants and cafes that promise to tantalize your taste buds. From innovative concepts to diverse cuisines, this curated list showcases the latest culinary destinations that are set to capture the hearts and palates of Singapore’s food enthusiasts.

Fysh

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Chef Josh Niland, known for his expertise in utilizing every part of a fish, has introduced Fysh, a fish steakhouse, to Singapore. Fysh offers yellowfin tuna cheeseburgers, swordfish Schnitzels for lunch, and grilled sirloins and ribeyes for dinner in the luxurious Singapore Edition hotel. The 400g dry-aged yellowfin tuna ribeye and 450g swordfish sirloin are highly recommended.

Fysh’s menu goes beyond fish, featuring the standout Brown Clams XO with Java clams in a fish-gut-based XO sauce. The Valrhona chocolate macaron with yellowfin tuna eye ice cream may sound unusual, but the fish eye ice cream, acting as an egg substitute, pairs surprisingly well with the chocolate macaron.

For those preferring familiar flavors, the charcoal-grilled game farm quail and the Fysh Egg Tart with creme fraiche and salmon roe are solid choices. To end your meal, try the Fysh martini with Stranger & Sons Gin, Murray Cod Fat, and Fino Sherry Dry Vermouth for a unique and satisfying experience.

Address: The Singapore Edition, 38 Cuscaden Rd., Singapore 249731
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Hevel

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Hevel, led by chef-owner Stefan Liau, has joined Keong Saik’s fine dining scene. Formerly head chef at Mandala Club, Liau has experience from Michelin-starred establishments like Cure by Andrew Walsh and Terra in Tokyo. Hevel, his debut restaurant, draws inspiration from Liau’s upbringing and diverse culinary background.

The menu, rooted in European techniques with global influences, aims to provide a refined communal dining experience. Starting with a trio of snacks, including orange doughnuts with caviar and smoked crème fraiche, maguro tuna choux, and crispy chicken liver parfait, Hevel sets a sophisticated tone. Small plates showcase artfully plated dishes such as mackerel with passionfruit and potato hash with pickled leek.

Mains offers a choice of meats, including porcini-rubbed pork presa, grilled short rib, and duck with roasted barley, ensuring a diverse and exciting dining experience.

Address: #01-04, 1 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089109
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Tribal

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Tribal, a modern Asian grill in Mondrian Singapore Duxton by Ebb & Flow, known for Sommer and Willow, spotlights wood-fired cooking and Asian flavors. Executive Chef Keith Wan offers small plate delights like yellowtail umai and bincho scallops. Meat highlights include pure black dry-aged OP rib and satsuma striploin. The star is the sharing rice pots with options like wild mushroom, Wagyu, and seafood, each simmered for 30 minutes in a cast iron pot with a nasi ulam base.

Address: #01-07, 83 Neil Rd, Singapore 089813
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Fireside

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Fireside, a new restaurant bar concept by Panamericana at Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove, offers alfresco seating streetside and a plush main bar with a view of yachts. The menu features small and big plates like beer-battered snappers, whole chicken, and Angus ribeye. However, the spot is recommended for cocktails and bites, with highlights like the Spice Spice Marg cocktail and Sea Bream Crudo. They also have an exclusive tasting room with karaoke and a projector for private events.

Address: 31 Ocean Way, #01-15 Quayside Isle, Singapore 098375
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Ginkyō by Kinki

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If you’re a Kinki Restaurant + Bar fan, you’ll love Ginkyō at One Holland Village by the same group. Ginkyō offers a Japanese dining experience with a cosmopolitan twist. The Raw Kitchen, featuring Tokyo’s Toyosu Market seafood, presents highlights like Ginkyō Crispies with Uni, Caviar, Ikura, and Kimchi Onigiri Arancini. Don’t miss the swordfish ceviche with avocado and salsa. The menu also includes meaty options like Hamburg Wagyu and yakitori, perfectly complemented by creative cocktails.

Address: One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748
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Fireplace by Bedrock

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Bedrock, the award-winning steakhouse, introduces Fireplace by Bedrock, a new open wood-fired grill concept at One Holland Village. The open kitchen focuses on open-fire cooking, filling the air with delightful woody aromas. Highlights include the Dirty Duck, featuring sous vide Irish duck grilled with aromatic spices, and the 6 Hours Wood-Fired Crispy Pork Belly, sous vide overnight and slow-cooked for tenderness, with a wonderfully smoky flavor and super crispy skin.

The Wagyu Tomahawk Steak and the 8-hour wood-fired roast of whole lamb are excellent choices for group dining. Starters range from blistered padron peppers to oven-baked bone marrow toast on house-made brioche. Notably, they offer a proper kids’ menu with dishes like boneless chicken thigh with baked potatoes, avoiding the typical nugget fare.

Address: #03-27/28, One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748
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Jeju Sanghoe

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Jeju Sanghoe brings the flavors of South Korea’s provincial island to Singapore, allowing you to savor Jeju’s local cuisine without a 5-hour flight. Distinct from the fare in Busan or Seoul, Jeju’s cuisine highlights a unique breed of pigs found only on Jeju-do. In Singapore, Jeju Sanghoe offers dishes like their signature Gogi-Guksu (S$17), pork soup with noodles, and Moum-Guk (S$17), a hearty pork soup with rice.

Address: 74 Tras Street, Singapore 079013
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Jakarta Ropang Project

The Jakarta Ropang Project in Orchard differentiates itself from typical Indonesian diners or cafes. It stands as Singapore’s inaugural Indo-influenced experiential café, seamlessly merging architecture and cuisine to create a distinctive aesthetic ambiance.

The venue’s ambiance is breathtaking, reminiscent of an Aesop boutique, featuring neutral tones, raw textures, and minimalistic decor that gives it an almost art gallery-like feel. Explore a menu offering popular Indonesian comfort foods at affordable prices, including Bakwan Goreng (S$4.90), Tahu Crispy (S$5.90), Banana Fritters (starting from S$5.90), Toasted Bread (starting from S$5.90), and various other options.