Exciting New Foods To Try In December 2019

This is the first retail store outside of the Philippines offering the most-beloved ultra-premium ice cream. Flavours such as Pistachio, Dark Chocolate, Hokey Pokey, and unique flavours like He’s Not Worth It, and seasonal flavours such as Cheese and Strawberry, will be available. Carmen’s Best ice cream are made with only the finest ingredients sourced from the around the world, and uses the freshest milk from its own dairy farm. In addition, the Singapore store is offering specially crafted sundaes such as Singa-Pour, 3riple Treats Special, Best Friend in Good & Bad Times and Pure Indulgence, which true to its name, is luxuriously served with edible gold flakes. Carmen’s Best Premium Ice Cream is at 13 Stamford Rd, #B1-32 Capitol Singapore.

The popular Taiwanese freshly brewed-to-order bubble tea brand is bringing back its crowd-favourite Fruit Tea for the festive season. Known for its myriad of sweet and refreshing tropical flavours on a black tea base, the Fruit Tea which was sold out just months following the brand’s debut in Singapore, is set once again to delight the hearts of bubble tea fans and fruity drink lovers alike. Visit www.chichasanchen.com.sg

Famous for its delicious burgers and milkshakes, this restaurant which originated from Washington, D.C. has garnered a cult-like following. FIVE GUYS burgers are made with only the highest quality and freshest ingredients. The burger patties are hand-formed with no preservatives, while their buns are baked fresh daily with a secret recipe and warmed on a dedicated grill to get the perfect toast. FIVE GUYS is at #01-32 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839.

IPPUDO Singapore has taken its well-loved ramen and gyoza and given them a millennial update, as it launches the Cho MoMo Ramen and Cho MoMo Gyoza, both pretty in millennial pink, exclusively at IPPUDO Tanjong Pagar. The Cho MoMo Ramen and Cho MoMo Gyoza will be served from now till 31 December, 2019. These are definitely Instagram-worthy! IPPUDO Tanjong Pagar is at 5, #01-15 Wallich St, Guoco Tower, Wallich St, Singapore 078883.

In celebration of the official opening of DreamWorks Amination’s movie, Trolls World Tour, Janice Wong has collaborated with Universal Brand Development this holiday season to launch an exclusive range of Trolls Edible Crayons. Visit www.janicewong.com.sg

Fukuoka ultimate ramen chain, Kanada-Ya, with snaking queues in both London and Japan has launched in Singapore with its first outlet at Paya Lebar Quarter Mall. Specialising in the classic Tonkotsu ramen, the award-winning, rich and flavourful pork bone broth is first boiled for 18-hours then added with a secret sauce, handmade by Mr. Kanada, the founder himself, and imported directly from the original restaurant in Japan. Kanada-Ya is at Paya Lebar Quarter, 10 Paya Lebar Rd, #03-30, Singapore 409057.

The famous Malaysian noodle chain since 2014 has opened its first store here in Singapore! Some of the must-tries include Signature bursting meatball (pork) in superior broth with mi xian (pictured), Handmade fish paste in superior soup, Hakka sauce homemade noodles with century egg, and Fresh (whole) frog in superior soup with bee hoon. GO Noodle House is at #B3-37/38 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238895.

Love ramen, but afraid of putting on those pounds this festive season? Try Singapore’s First Kumamoto-style Japanese noodles at half the calories with the same sumptuous taste— it's fat-free and gluten free which makes it a healthier alternative to the usual ramen noodles. Or be sure to try their other new items including Beef Mountain Miso Moyashi with a pile of tender sliced beef with an oozy onsen egg atop, or the Tori Teriyaki Chicken Maze-Soba for something more classic. Menya Kokoro is at 100AM #02-10, 100 Tras Street, Singapore 079027.