Tenjin is opening a second outlet at Raffles City on 1 Dec 2020.

Tenjin is a Japanese restaurant by the Les Amis Group that specialises in Tempura Donburi and the first outlet is located on the third floor of Shaw Centre.

Photos credit: Tenjin

Tenjin serves a variety of tendons and tempura and the prices start from S$12.80 for the Vegetable Tendon to S$24.80 for the Tempura Moriwase Set.

The menu at Tenjin Raffles City will be similar to that of their original outlet but with one new addition. The Hot Inaniwa Udon comes with crisp tempura and it will be exclusive to the Raffles City outlet.

Tenjin
Raffles City #B1-46
Daily: 11am – 9pm

Read our guide on the best tendon restaurants in Singapore.

Affordable Soufflé Pancakes Cafe, Fluff Stack is now officially halal-certified. It’s probably the first Japanese soufflé pancake cafe in Singapore which is halal-certified.

One thing that definitely sets Fluff Stack apart from other soufflé pancake cafés has got to be the price point. While soufflé pancakes tend to be priced at a premium, the ones at Fluff Stack start from S$8.80 which is pretty affordable!

Fluff Stack started in Suntec City last year and it has recently opened its second outlet at Northpoint City.

SweeT.Rex at Alexandra Village Food Centre is another halal-certified soufflé pancakes hawker stall that you can try out.

Share the news with your Muslim friends!

Fluff Stack
Northpoint City
930 Yishun Ave 2 #02-115, Singapore 769098

3 Temasek Boulevard
#B1-K4 Suntec City
Singapore 038983

The famous fire ramen from Kyoto, Menbaka Fire Ramen is opening its first-ever overseas outlet outside of Kyoto at Cineleisure Orchard, Singapore on 24 November 2020.

You’ve probably seen footage of Menbaka’s legendary fire ramen all over the internet. And now, you will get the chance to savour the fire ramen in Singapore without having to fly to Kyoto.

Menbaka Fire Ramen soon became a hotspot for Japanese diners and tourists from around the world. Menbaka’s fire ramen is the first in the world to pour flaming negi oil on top of its green onion broth to create towering flames and an exquisitely smokey broth.

Photos credit: Menbaka Fire Ramen

Other than Menbaka’s signature Shoyu Fire Ramen, which consists of chicken, mackerel, seaweed and bonito brewed for over five hours to achieve a complex and flavourful aroma; you can also look forward to the Vegetarian Fire Ramen as well as the Singapore-exclusive Tonkotsu Fire Ramen.

Menbaka Fire Ramen Singapore
8 Grange Road
Cineleisure Orchard #05-03
Singapore 239695

Little Twin Stars’ Kiki and Lala pop-up cafe is here for 3 months from 19 Nov 2020.

Kiki and Lala from Sanrio are having a pop-up cafe in Singapore—Little Twin Stars x Kumoya – Orchid Starry Dreamz Café. Welcome to a magical pastel wonderland.

2020 marks a double-celebration: Sanrio’s 60^th anniversary and Little Twin Stars’ 45^th anniversary.

Step into the Land of Stars, home of the twins as the cafe transforms itself into the pretty pastel, magical world where the twins came from.

It’s a world that promises to add to diners’ experience and one that will make them forget where they are for a moment.

Photos credit: Little Twin Stars x Kumoya – Orchid Starry Dreamz Café

There will be 6 snacks, 6 mains, 4 desserts and 7 beverages on the menu and while they are not Halal certified, you can rest assured that they are Muslim-friendly with no pork, no lard and no alcohol.

Little Twin Stars x Kumoya – Orchid Starry Dreamz Café
Tue – Sun: 12.00pm – 9.30pm
8 Jalan Klapa Singapore 199320

Jurassic World Cafe Singapore is the very first Jurassic World Cafe in Southeast Asia.

Based on the original concept in Japan, Jurassic World Cafe Singapore will be having a pop-up at ION Sky from 6 November 2020 to 3 January 2021. It will be featuring menu items and exclusive merchandise inspired by the well-loved movie franchise for fans of Jurassic World/

Step back millions of years into the world of the dinosaurs at Jurassic World Cafe Singapore!

Look forward to a life-sized model of Blue, the fan-favourite Velociraptor, before trying themed menu items influenced by local flavours and key elements of the movie franchise, such as the Volcano Curry and Jurassic World Burger.

A dedicated merchandise section will also be available within the cafe, for fans to get their hands on limited edition collectibles.

Jurassic World Cafe Singapore
ION Sky
6 November 2020 to 3 January 2021

French Fold is a new all-day dining concept by the Merci Marcel group which focuses on  French crêpes, speciality coffee and curated cocktails.

Located at 204 Telok Ayer Street, French Fold is housed between Napolean Restaurant and My Awesome Cafe. You can now have French crêpes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Photos by French Fold

French Fold aims to offer their interpretation of traditional French galettes as well as an array of French crêpes with modern flavours. Using imported buckwheat flour, the French galettes are gluten-free and paired with ingredients imported from France.

The food is complemented with an extensive drinks list comprising of both alcohol and non-alcoholic options. French Fold is a place where you can have a cuppa in the day and a cocktail during the evening. And all-day French crêpes, of course.

French Fold by Merci Marcel
204 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 068640

Muji Singapore will be closing its Café&Meal Muji outlet at Jewel Changi Airport on 25 Oct 2020.

It will be operating from 12pm – 9pm on its last day of operation on next Monday. Meanwhile, Muji’s retail store at Jewel Changi Airport will still be operating as usual.

MUJI has been recognised as one of the most therapeutic places to shop at and has won the hearts of many. There is no denying that we are huge fans ourselves. And of course, the MUJI Cafe will be nothing short of a delight to be in.

At Café & Meal MUJI, expect simple fares with hints of Japanese influences executed using local ingredients. Their menu is kept simple – with set meals, a main dish, desserts and a variety of drinks to choose from.

Fans of Café&Meal Muji can go to their other two outlets at Plaza Singapura and Raffles City.

Photo credit for first image: Muji Singapore

Good news for those of you staying in the East of Singapore, the famous Hjh Maimunah has opened a new stall at Tampines Mall’s Kopitiam.

If you are a fan of Malaysian and Indonesian Nasi Padang fare, or a food lover who appreciates a restaurant’s commitment to its food tradition and heritage, Hjh Maimunah is a great choice for your next meal!

The original Hjh Maimunah sits along a narrow lane in Bugis behind the Masjid Sultan mosque and has been dishing out its famous Nasi Padang to its regulars for years.

What makes Hjh Maimunah stand out is how there is an innate love and care put into the food created. To preserve traditional recipes, ingredients are sourced locally and regionally, and no shortcuts are taken even for the most labour-intensive dishes.

As a result, the quality of food delivered is heads and shoulders above most of the competition, and their customers know it.

The new Hjh Maimunah Mini at Tampines Mall’s Kopitiam has officially opened today on 21 Oct and it is available from 10am to 10pm daily.

Hjh Maimunah Mini
4 Tampines Central 5
Tampines Mall
Singapore 529510
Daily: 10am – 10pm

Established in 2009 at Phoenix Park, Spruce has garnered a following for its burger, brunch and drinks over the past decade. It has opened its third outlet at HillV2, taking over the space vacated by Dean & Deluca.

Folks staying in the west of Singapore will be familiar with Spruce’s second outlet at the old fire station along 260 Bukit Timah Road. The new outlet at HillV2 is just a 5-minute drive away and it offers a similar menu of all-day dining favourites and brunch fare.

Enjoy a choice of house pour wines, spirits, or beer on tap at only S$7++ with the purchase of every main course (from Sunday to Thursday, 5pm to 8pm).

Spruce
4 Hillview Rise #01-01 HillV2, Singapore 667979
Mon – Fri: 10.30am to 10.30pm
Sat/Sun/PH: 9.00am to 10.30pm
Reservation Hotline: 9759 5790

IPPUDO Singapore is having a 1-for-1 ramen promotion on 16 October 2020 to thank customers for 35 years of support.

The 1-for-1 promotion is valid for all ramen at IPPUDO across all dining outlets in Singapore. Do note that it is a one-day only promotion on 16 October 2020.

IPPUDO Singapore dining outlets:
Mandarin Gallery #04-02 /03 /04
Mohamed Sultan #01-55/56
Westgate #03-03
Shaw Centre #04-22 /23
Marina Bay Sands #B2-54/55
Tanjong Pagar #01-15
The Star Vista #02-19
Raffles City Shopping Centre #B1-61/62

Known for its signature Yuzu Ramen, AFURI Ramen Singapore is opening its second outlet at VivoCity on 1 Oct 2020.

The famous ramen shop from Japan opened its first outlet at Funan Mall in June 2019 to much fanfare.

Other than the Yuzu ramen, you can also try several new dishes at the VivoCity outlet and they include Kiwami Ramen, Soft Shell Crab Bun, Kakuni Bun and Spicy Chicken Bun.

AFURI Ramen Singapore
VivoCity #01-168
1 HarbourFront Walk
Singapore 098585

Le Vin, Levain (pronounced luh-van, luh-van; LVLV for short) is Spa Esprit Group’s latest sundown takeover.

The new dining concept at Tiong Bahru Bakery Eng Hoon’s outlet will feature slow-fermented sourdough everything and natural wines.

Some of the dishes on the menu that you can look forward to include Sourdough Couvert—a basket of TBB’s new sourdough style bread—which you can enjoy them with homestyle dips, house-cured charcuterie and rustic pâtés; New England Blue Prawn Roll with laksa sambal between sourdough brioche; and slow-fermented Sourdough Pizzas crafted Neapolitan-style with toppings—all fermented in-house and made from scratch.

Photos credit: Le Vin, Levain

The wine menu will showcase a selection of wines that makes for easy snacking. Expect reasonably-priced sustainable, low intervention wines and a tight rotation that includes options for rosé, orange and sweet wines as well.

Le Vin, Levain is open every Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, taking over Tiong Bahru Bakery Eng Hoon’s flagship location on 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70 Singapore 160056.

Five Guys Singapore is opening its second outlet at nex on 11 January 2021. Following the news of the opening of Beauty In The Pot (BITP) at nex in October 2020, the folks staying in the North-east of Singapore will be thrilled that yet another popular dining concept in their hood.

Brought in by Zouk Group, this American cult favourite is a fast-casual burger joint with a simple goal: selling the best quality burgers possible.

Known for its highly customisable menu, Five Guys hopes to encourage customers to build the burger or sandwich of their dreams by exploring different combinations and taste profiles based on their unique preferences. Five Guys offers 15 free toppings including an in-house mayo recipe created exclusively for Five Guys by Heinz. As such, there are approximately 250,000 combinations one can choose from.

The burgers are made-to-order, allowing the patty to retain its moisture.

Five Guys Singapore
23 Serangoon Central, nex
Singapore 556083

Beauty In The Pot (BITP) is opening its 7th outlet at nex in October 2020. Beauty In The Pot rose to fame with its beauty collagen broth and it has firmly established itself as one of the most popular hotpot restaurants in Singapore.

Beauty In The Pot will be taking over the spot vacated by the now-defunct MOF @ My Izakaya. The Paradise Group—the parent company of Beauty In The Pot—will also be opening Canton Paradise next to Beauty In The Pot.

Photo credit: Beauty In The Pot

We are definitely hoping that the new outlet at nex will open until 3am like the other the Beauty In The Pot outlets. Can’t wait to have steamboat supper at the new outlet!

Beauty In The Pot nex
23 Serangoon Central
#02-01 nex
Singapore 556083
Nearest station: Serangoon

Boat Noodle Sg—popular Halal Thai boat noodle eatery—is opening its 4th outlet at VivoCity in end October 2020. It will be taking over the former Green Dot unit at #02-150 VivoCity.

Boat Noodle Sg started with its first outlet at Changi City Point and they have since opened other locations at Bugis Junction and The Seletar Mall.

Specialising in Thai Boat Noodle, Boat Noodle Sg also serves a selection of cheap and good Thai food including Omelette Rice and Kra Pow Chicken Rice.

Boat Noodle Sg
#02-150 VivoCity
1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585

IKEA Singapore will be launching a new vegetarian version of its famous Swedish meatballs in Singapore from 12 Oct 2020.

IKEA said that the vegetarian balls will be “equally tasty” with the same taste, texture, and feel of meat even though the plant balls are made from plant-derived ingredients,

The vegetarian Plant Balls will be priced as the same as the meatballs.

We don’t think the plant balls will ever taste the same as the meatballs, but we will see how it goes. Nonetheless, this is good news for vegetarians who will now have the chance to try IKEA’s vegetarian version of the meatballs.

Photo credit: IKEA Trondheim & Truffle & Toast.

The Alley Singapore is opening a new bubble tea outlet in the west of Singapore. The newest location is at 19 Eng Kong Terrace, near to Beauty World.

The Alley has been making waves in the tea scene since its launch in China and has expanded rapidly within Asia, including Malaysia and Thailand.

From 4 to 6 Sep 2020, The Alley Singapore will be giving away free Brown Sugar Deerioca Fresh Milk to the first 30 customers.

The Alley Singapore
19 Eng Kong Terrace
Singapore 598991

Another casualty of Covid-19, the famous Artbox Night Market in Bangkok is now permanently closed.

Artbox night market has been holding daily night markets for about a year, but unfortunately, all good things have to come to an end.

In an interview with khaosod, owner Phanarat Muennoi mentioned that she has to close Artbox in Bangkok due to a lack of tourist visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

There are no current plans for Artbox Bangkok to resume in the near future. But the owner has not ruled out that Artbox will resume its original pop-up to return a few times a year.