8 New Restaurants To Try This August
From desserts to appetisers and even drinks, we’ve got it all covered.
We Singaporeans know we love our food, be it queuing for the famous Katong laksa or trying out a new chain outlet from overseas. With more restaurants and shops opening across our sunny shores this month, it's high time for us to list some of the new places you should check out.
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For those looking for a sweet treat, check out Van Leeuwen's new ice cream outlet, or Ralph’s Coffee over at MBS. For the Japanese foodies, Kou Teppan and Haku Sushi offer the best of both worlds - teppanyaki or sushi. Want to plan a fun night out with friends or a date night? Head on over to the newly opened White Shades cocktail and dining experience. Want something else? Scroll ahead to find all of our - and hopefully, soon to be your - new favourite places to dine this August.
Opening in 2008 in New York City as an ice cream truck, Van Leeuwen has since become a cult-favourite ice cream for many across America. Best part is they've finally arrived here in Singapore with their first-ever overseas store at Orchard Central. Serving a range of flavours from Sicilian Pistachio, Earl Grey Tea and Mint Chip to Honeycomb, Marionberry Cheesecake, Praline Butter Cake and more, their store promises a perfect pick for every dessert lover. Indulge in this creamy goodness!
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is located at 181 Orchard Road #01-19/20, Singapore 238896.
When each level promises you a new experience, it's no surprise that the newly-opened White Shades sounds like a cocktail fan's dream. Founded by JiaWei Bai, the co-founder of Stay Gold Flamingo, the 4-storey cocktail playground encourages a multi-sensory exploration of spirits through the Dessert (an ice-cream parlour), Cocktail (a bar with a menu of cocktails and complementary dishes), Event and Rooftop levels of the shophouse.
White Shades is located at 25 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069622. For reservations, please contact 8575 8578 or make your booking via this link.
Honbo, Cantonese for burger, has been a popular favourite in Hong Kong for years. With its maiden store in Singapore, locals can enjoy a freshly-made burger made with MSG-free USDA Double Gold Beef, house-made sauces and fluffy potato milk buns. They offer a range of burgers and drinks as well as delectable sides. Come grab a grease-free bite!
Honbo Singapore is located at CHIJMES #01-09, 30 Victoria Street, Singapore 187996
Kou Teppan and Haku Sushi have recently opened, offering Singaporeans a taste of teppanyaki as well as Kansai-style sushi in the same space. Offering an elevated experience of Teppan Omakase, Executive Chef Sawada Ko helms the restaurant with an interactive yet sophisticated dining experience. Haku Sushi, run by Chef Yamamoto Yoshiki, offers an 8-course lunch set and 10-course dinner set omakase style.
Kou Teppan and Haku Sushi are both located at Great World #B1-134/135, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994. For reservations, please make your booking via this link.
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Most of us know American fashion label Ralph Lauren, but did you know they have their own café concept as well? Ralph's Coffee has arrived in Singapore with a list of Singapore-exclusive food and beverages. The Ralph's Chocolate Cake is a must-have, as well as the exclusive Ralph's Coffee Soft Serve and Ralph's Roast coffees. Don't forget to get a pic for the 'gram!
Ralph's Coffee is located at 2 Bayfront Ave, #01-72 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972.
Ex-Tentsuru Chef Takahiro Shima has opened his own restaurant, Tenshima, featuring an assortment of tempura. The classic and ubiquitous prawn, white and yellow corn, kisu fish, asparagus and even uni atop a deep-fried nori, are just some of the many dishes one can expect. The establishment promises to be the perfect place for intimate yet relaxed dinners with your loved ones. Drop by for a crunchy treat!
Tenshima is located at #01-09 Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039596. For reservations, please make your booking via this link.
Now in the historic Fullerton Waterboat House, Matera offers modern Italian cuisine with Asian elements. Olives, an Italian standard, are served Mala-style, while the eatery's Puff Pastry is made with a duck sausage and egg yolk custard. Even the main dish of French Pigeon is served with mushrooms and truffles along with a Cantonese jus. Sounds like some mouthwatering fusion to us.
Matera is located at 3 Fullerton Rd #02-01/02/03 The Fullerton Waterboat House Singapore 049215. For reservations, please make your booking via this link.
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For those looking to try a new cuisine, consider venturing out to PÖONSTI, which prominently features a Swiss dish, rösti, which consists of sautéed potatoes. The rösti base is served with various toppings like sour cream and chives, served with house-cured salmon or bacon, egg, and much more. The breakfast röstis are available 'til they sell out, so do plan to head over early.
PÖONSTI is located at 127 Owen Road, Singapore 218931