Torikizoku, Japan’s popular izakaya and yakitori chain, is opening in Singapore.
The chain — recognisable by its bright yellow signboard — operates over 600 outlets across Japan, where it built a cult following with a flat-pricing model: every item on the menu, from chicken thigh and breast skewers to rice sets and highballs, goes for 390 yen (roughly SGD 3.50).
Opened by restaurateur & chef Willin Low, Relish is a cosy casual restaurant at Cluny Court which has been serving its regulars for 19 years.
It will be closing its outlet at Cluny Court as the lease is coming to an end and they will not be able to renew it.
Established 25 years ago, The Halia has announced on its Instagram that it will be ceasing operations in the Singapore Botanic Gardens mid March 2026.
Founded by artiste Jaime Teo and former radio DJ Daniel Ong, Twelve Cupcakes was sold in 2016 to India’s Dhunseri Group for 2.5 million.
The local bakery brand Twelve Cupcakes has reportedly halted its operations after being placed into provisional liquidation on October 29, as announced in a notice on its website’s homepage.
For those who are keen to dive into and learn more about Korea’s history, a short trip to Jeonju is essential. Just over a 2.5 hour train ride from Seoul, Jeonju is considered one of Korea’s most beautiful places of history and is best known for the Jeonju Hanok Village, which comprises more than 800 hanoks. Apart from this, Jeonju is also recognised for the significant role it has played in the development of Korean cuisine by being the cradle of bibimbap and makgeolli.
Curious to find out what else Jeonju in South Korea has to offer? Here are 10 Things To Do, See & Eat In Jeonju which you can easily cover in a day trip.
One-Michelin-starred Japanese kappo restaurant Esora will bid farewell with its final service along Mohamed Sultan Road on 29 Dec 2025.
Since opening in 2018, Esora has been celebrated for its refined kappo dining experience, clinching its Michelin star in 2021 under the helm of then-head chef Shigeru Koizumi.
The Privé Group has ceased operations across all its restaurants in Singapore. Privé started from its early days at Keppel Bay with the upmarket Privé Grill and the casual Privé cafe more than a decade ago and it quickly expanded with multiple brands over the years.
