Feast Your Eyes With These New Restaurants In Singapore

Rediscover the beauty of Singapore with its newly opened restaurants and cafés. From Minion-themed dishes to lattes topped with frozen teddy bears, you can take your gastronomical journey to new heights with this list. Best of all? You do not have to travel outside of Singapore to experience these five Instagram-worthy restaurants.

#1: MINION CAFE

Southeast Asia’s first Minion-themed café graced our shores this year and will stay until January 2022. Fans of the lovely characters from the Despicable Me film can enjoy dishes that are decorated with minions. Do not miss the chance to eat a pizza topped with minions or a banana boat dessert with Kevin, Stuart, and Bob.

Image Credits: Image Credits: facebook.com/minioncafesg

The café’s menu was curated for the Singaporean palette and highlights dishes such as Minion Singapore Prawn Noodle ($24) and Minion Pumpkin Mantou with Chilli Crab Meat Dip ($15 for four pieces).

Price: $$
Location: 3A River Valley Road, Merchant’s Court #01-01C to 01D, Block A Clarke Quay, Singapore, 179020

#2: SHINJUKU KISSA TETSUDO

What better way to reminisce your last trip to Japan than by dining at a Japanese railway-themed establishment? At Shinjuku Kissa Tetsudo, you can get behind the controls of model trains and pass the time by sipping coffee.

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Visit Shinjuku Kissa Tetudo at 111 Somerset to drink a cup of coffee ($6 to $15) or eat a slice of cake. Roll cakes cost about $8. Then, you can amp up your experience by operating the miniature railway models. Interactive railway activity rates start at $15/hour.

Price: $$
Location: 111 Somerset Rd, 02-K02, Singapore 238164

#3: KNOCK KNOCK CAFE

Open the door at the Knock Knock Cafe to feast your eyes with the floral-themed décor. Knock Knock Cafe serves a range of classic and fusion dishes using only the freshest ingredients. Excite your taste buds with the Seafood Laksa Pasta, Salted Egg Prawn Taco, Aglio Olio, and Ribeye Steak. End your meal with a satisfying dessert or an adorable drink like the foamy lattes topped with frozen teddy bears.

Image Credits: facebook.com/knockknockcafe.sg

Worry not about your social media feed because this place is adorned with flowers and studded with neon-lit signs. Reserve a seat in advance to secure your spot.

Price: $$
Location: Knock Knock Cafe, 101 Geylang Road, Singapore 389211

#4: LUCKY SAIGON RESTAURANT

Nestled at Tanglin Road is a hidden gem named Lucky Saigon Restaurant. This Vietnamese restaurant is the perfect spot for affordable food and picturesque ambiance. You will notice the green canopies, bird enclosures, and water fountain as you step inside. We do not blame you if you want to take a snap or two!

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Do not forget to try the Fresh Spring Rolls ($7.50 for three pieces) and Slice Beef Pho ($12.50) when you are there. Apart from these, Lucky Saigon offers catering services for events such as birthday parties and staff dinners.

Price: $
Location: 356 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247674

#5: DEWGATHER

On November 21, Australia will open some of its states to Singaporean travelers. While waiting, you can get a taste of the Land Down Under by eating at Dewgather. Dewgather serves hearty Australian-inspired dishes tinged with Asian influences.

Image Credits: facebook.com/dewgather

Satisfy your cravings for Australian grub with options such as The Aussie Crumpet ($15), Salmon Avo ($8), Dew Swordfish Pasta ($27), and Waffle & Fried Chicken ($20). As for beverages, you can try the Houjicha Latte ($8) or the Prana Chai Latte ($8).

Price: $$
Location: #01-46 The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore 138617

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Delicious And Affordable Places for Indian Food in Singapore

The taste of Indian cuisine consists of a myriad of regional dishes native to India. Each region of diverse culture, language, and climate bring their own popular dish to the mix. Nonetheless, aromatic spices are the essence of Indian food. In Singapore, you will find several restaurants and stalls that offer authentic Indian food, here are 4 good ones that are worth trying…

4. SARAVANNA BHAVAN

Saravanaa Bhavan is an Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Located at Syed Alwi Road. With more than 30 outlets across the world, its first Singapore outlet was established in 2001. They offer nothing but authentic Indian vegetarian food with online voters raving for the tongue licking goodness of Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, Mini Tiffin, and Mango Lassi. Affordable prices range from S$2.20-12.50. You can even order your Saravannaa Bhavan food online by visiting: saravanabhavan.com.sg/online-order.

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Location: 84 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207663

Online Rating: 64% up votes on HungryGoWhere

3. SAKUNTHALA’S FOOD PALACE

Sakunthala’s Food Palace’s modern decor sets the tone for its exquisite ambiance and home-style Indian cooking. They offer a mixture of South Indian, Northern Indian, Vegetarian, and Chinese fusion dishes. Their chefs handpick each ingredient from the freshest produce to ensure highest quality at an affordable price. Their inexpensive prices range from S$1.50-14 with an exemption of the Fish Head Curry that costs about S$30.

Locations:

66 Race Course Road, Singapore 218570

88, Syed Alwi Road Singapore 207667

No.8, Changi Park, Avenue 1 UE Biz Hub East, #01-53 Singapore 486018

151, Dunlop Street Singapore 209466

Online Rating: 67% up votes on HungryGoWhere

2. SING MING ROTI PRATA

Sin Ming Roti Prata, located in Jin Fa Kopitiam, is a gem for flavorful, fragrant, and texture rich pratas in Singapore. Several reviews online (1, 2) have enjoyed Sing Ming Roti Prata’s prata and considered it as one of the best. One HungryGoWhere online voter even said that it as the best prata he ever had. This is why it is recommended to try their plain prata. The average price of the food is only S$4.

Location: #01-51, Jin Fa Kopitiam, 24 Sin Ming Rd, Singapore 570024

Online Rating: 94% up votes on HungryGoWhere

1. TANDOORI CORNER

What is special about Tandoori Corner is that it serves affordable traditional Indian cuisine in a fine dining setting. In fact, food prices of S$2.50-20.90 gives you the value for your money. Offering good ambiance and good service, it is recommended for you to try their Butter Chicken for S$11.90.

Locations:

400 Balestier Road, #01-12 Balestier Plaza, 329802 #01-01

5 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069613

Online Rating: 100% up votes on HungryGoWhere

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8 Valentine’s Day Restaurants at $100 or less

Valentine's Day Restaurant

Love is that not madness is not love.” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to get romantic!

Before you exchange your gifts, cards and kisses, you’ll need a perfect setting on this special day.

Here we list 8 restaurants that not only has the perfect ambience, and also food that will satisfy your tastebuds!

READ ALSO: 3 Delicious Valentine’s Day Dining Places Under $50

1. CASA TARTUFO

Casa Tartufo Restaurant

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33 Erskine Road
The Scarlet Hotel 069333
Phone: 6836 4647

Casa Tartufo is helmed by Alex and Tammy who was inspired by the homely feeling of restaurants in Milan, Turin and Florence. Casa Tartufo is the Italian of “House of Truffles” so expect their signature dish to be truffles-inspired. For this coming Valentine’s Day, indulge in a five-course truffle dinner consists of their raved-about dish Burratina (Burrata Cheese with a Truffle heart), Agnello (Char-grilled Lamb Chop with Truffle Potato puree. End off your meal with a Chocolate Molten Cake with Hazelnut Gelato, served with coffee or tea & biscuits. You will definitely leave this place feeling satisfied.

Cost: $208++ per couple, Menu

2. PRIVÉ GRILL

 

Prive Grill

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2 Keppel Bay Vista
Singapore 098382
Phone: 6776 0777

Privé Grill makes a perfect venue for your date on Valentine’s Day. Located near the harbour, stroll down the water’s edge at Marina after your dinner. If your special one have an insatiable craving for seafood, Privé is set to serve up the freshest Poached Oysters and Smoked Norwegian Salmon Belly. Tuck into the main with a choice of Salt-Baked Atlantic Cod or a Josper-grilled Brandt Fillet Steak. Don’t forget to sweeten up the rest of the day with a Rose Panna Cotta dessert served with Tonka Bean Ice Cream. Did i say you can serenade by the pier under the lamplight after your sumptuous meal?

Cost: $108 per pax (6-7pm) or $118 per pax (regular seating), Menu

3. JOIE BY DOZO

Joie By Dozo

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181 Orchard Road
#12-01 Orchard Central
Phone: 6838 6966

Who say you can’t fine dine without meats? Joie Restaurant is a restaurant that goes meatless in their menu. Chef Sherwin (Previously Executive Chef from Coriander Leaf Group) creates a new concept for diners with his French-Japanese fushion cuisines. You would be surprised at how delectable vegetables can be after he put them on the wok. If you and your partner are a fan of greens, Joie Restaurant is the ideal place to be where you can chomp on the freshest ingredients such as white asparagus, zucchini, portabello and mushrooms. You don’t want to leave this place without trying their signature Rubik Cube made up of red and yellow watermelon, pair with mint gelee and feta cheese (Cubes of Duo Watermelon).

Cost: $68++ per pax, 7-course dinner, Menu

4. CHOTTO MATTE

Chotto Matte Singapore

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54 Blair Road
Singapore 089954
Phone: 6222 8846

Don’t wait (pun intended) to try out the Japanese fares on the menu of Chotto Matte. If you dine at the sushi and sake bar, you will see Chef Roy Chee (Previously Executive Head Chef of Standing Sushi Bar) slicing the sashimi with pride and concentration and you know it’s good stuff that you don’t want to chotto matte. The Shiro Maguro (Marinated American White Tuna) are generously cut to melt in wholesome in your mouth. For this Valentine’s day. they are offering a four course dinner where you get to try not only assorted sashimi, but together with Grilled Wagyu Steak or Pan Fried Cod Fish Foie Gras with Mentaiyaki Sauce.

Cost: $88 per pax, Menu

5. THE CLAN RESTAURANT

The Clan Restaurant

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18/20 Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore 089832
Phone: 6222 2084

If you have dined at Dozo Restaurant before, you would have known of the place as an affordable venue for fine dining. The team here were previously from Dozo so you would be glad that The Clan Restaurant is also pretty wallet-friendly, yet without compromising its quality! Expect a fushion twist of modern European and Asian fares brought to you by The Clan Restaurant. Sit down to the bountiful feast of seafood this Valentine’s Day as they prepare a six course dinner with a Baked Codfish and Lemon Parmesan Croquette drenched with Watercress sauce as the main. If you are a red meat lover, go for the Wagyu Beef with peppercorn sauce. Call it a day with their Tiramisu topped with chocolate shavings.

Cost: XX per pax, Menu

6. NOSH RESTAURANT AND BAR

Nosh Restaurant & Bar

9 Rochester Drive
Singapore 
Phone: 9755 5015

Nestled in Rochester Park, Nosh Restaurant and Bar sits in a two-storey black and white colonial bungalow in a lush surrounding.It is a quiet place so if you are someone who places ambience as your priority, look no further. It is also worth mentioning that service at Nosh is also impeccable, and they really make you feel invited as a guest. Check out the 4 course meal they have for this special ocassion, you start off with a sharing portion of Duck Rilettes, slow cooked to bring out its flavour before you cool down with Watercress soup. To whet your appetite further, choose between the Braised Short Ribs or the Baked Black Cod as your main. After your meal, head down to the Greenhouse Bar for a drink or two in the romantic alfresco setting. Love birds, what are you waiting for?

Cost: $198++ per couple (Including 2 glass of moscato), Menu

7. BURLAMACCO RISTORANTE

Burlamacco Ristorante

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77 Amoy Street
Singapore 069896
Phone: 6220 1763

With a 94% vote on Hungrygowhere, you can’t go wrong if you choose to dine at Burlamacco. Located along Amoy Street, you would be pleasantly surprised with its modern setting and warm ambience. Burlamacco also carries authentic Italian food that makes you go buono Burlamacco! Both of their signature dishes (Burrata with Red & Black Caviar and Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin) are included in the Valentine’s Day Set Menu, so both of you are definitely in for a treat. At the end of the course, you would be served Strawberry and White Chocolate Mousse with Saffron & Vanilla Sauce. Perfect combination, ain’t it?

Cost: $108++ per pax for first seating, Menu | $128++ per pax for second seating, Menu

8. BISTRO SOORI

2 Teck Lim Road
Singapore 088380
Phone: 6438 3802

Indulge in a gastronomic experience when you dine at Bistro Soori. Its minimalist yet modern interior design emanate a chic and trendy vibe in its dining area, makes a perfect setting for the special day on the 14th. They literally transform food into precious gems on a plate with their fusion concept, and it not only look aesthetically pleasing, and it is simply lip-smacking! At $98++ per pax, kickstart your palates with Seared Tuna Tataki with Jelly Fish Salsa, Tibiko and Shiso Sprout. For the mains, you have a choice of a Baked Half Lobster or Braised Beef Short Rib. There’s also a glass of Prosecco or Dessert Wine and a door gift included in the 4 course meal.

Cost: $98++ per pax, Menu

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