Famous American Cinnamon Roll Chain, Cinnabon has opened in Singapore at Raffles City basement.

Known for its sticky, gooey cinnamon buns with cream cheese frosting and Makara® cinnamon from the mountains of West Sumatra, Cinnabon will soft launch to the public on 7 & 8 Feb 2023 from 11am – 2pm, before their official opening on 9 Feb 2023.

Established in 1985 in Seattle, Cinnabon has more than 1,500 outlets across 50 countries today. Cinnabon Singapore is brought in by master franchisee Alvin Ng, who is also the master franchisee of popular Hong Kong bakery Hang Heung as well as Japanese brands Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory and LeTao.

All the cinnamon rolls at Cinnabon Singapore are made from scratch at the store by the staff who trained at Cinnabon’s training centre in Manila, Philippines.

The ingredients used for their iconic cinnamon rolls are halal-certified and there are plans to get the official halal certification.

Cinnabon Singapore
Raffles City #B1-60

Established in May 2012 on Eng Hoon Street in the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood, Tiong Bahru Bakery has just opened a new outlet in the charming Joo Chiat enclave along Crane Road.

Opened by the Spa Esprit Group which is behind other F&B concepts including Forty Hands, Common Man Coffee Roasters, boCHINche, and Noka, Tiong Bahru Bakery is one of the most popular bakeries in Singapore which is known for its croissants, kouign amann, and coffee.

Known for their authentic artisanal French pastries and desserts, Tiong Bahru Bakery will be offering not only its signature viennoiseries and freshly-brewed coffees at the newest outlet but you can also look forward to the Croffles—in both sweet and savoury forms—that first launched at Tiong Bahru Waterway Point.

Photo credit: TBB

The new cafe has a seating capacity of 58 seats and it will surely be a welcome addition to the Joo Chiat neighbourhood.

It is located at 7 Crane Road, just around the corner from British Hainan.

Tiong Bahru Bakery Crane Road
7 Crane Road, Singapore 429356
Daily from 7.30am to 8pm

Popular home-grown bakery Brotherbird Coffeehouse will be ceasing operations at their Bali Lane outlet on 31 Dec 2022 after 10 years there.

Brotherbird Coffeehouse is best known for their Mochi Croissants, soft serve and specialty coffee.

They cited “never-ending constructions around the area” and “a dead-end traffic lane” as the main reasons that they are ending the lease.

The last day of operations of Brotherbird Coffeehouse will be on 31 December 2022, while the last day for desserts will be 30 November 2022. Only croissants and coffee will be available in December.

Fans of Brotherbird Coffeehouse can still find their croissants and desserts at their other outlets:

• CT Hub 2, Lavender (drive-thru available)
• CBD store @ CIMB Plaza, B1-23
• Shell Stations “Pop-Up” collaboration

Brotherbird Coffeehouse
32 Bali Ln, Singapore 189868

Bangkok’s Chatuchak Night Market will be returning to Singapore in 2023! Great news for fans of the famous weekend market in Bangkok.

Chatuchak Night Market Singapore will be located at The Grandstand in Turf Club and it is happening from 7 Feb to 2 Apr 2023, on Tuesdays to Sundays (4.30pm to 10.30pm).

Chatuchak Weekend Market, for the uninitiated, is Bangkok’s most popular outdoor market that spans across acres of land. It takes place every weekend and you can find anything and everything there—from yummy street food to cheap clothes, homeware to furniture.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is a perennial favourite among visitors to Bangkok, and it is one that draws Singaporeans to Bangkok too. It goes without saying that no trips to Bangkok will be completed without visiting Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Some of the popular vendors will be flown in from the original Bangkok market to set up their stalls in the Singapore’s rendition.

Chatuchak Night Market Singapore 2023 will have over 180 different vendors selling street food, handicrafts, and antiques in a 20,000 square feet space at The Grandstand.

We hope you are excited for the famous Bangkok night market that is happening in Singapore!

Chatuchak Night Market Singapore 2023
200 Turf Club Rd
Singapore 287994

Established in 2012, Flock Cafe is a family-run rustic café in Tiong Bahru which serves a range of all-day-breakfast dishes and coffee.

It has just opened a new outlet in the east of Singapore at Tanjong Katong this week.

The new outlet is located along the stretch of restaurants and eateries at Tanjong Katong which includes Punggol Nasi Lemak, Trattoria L’Operetta, 6 Letters Coffee, and Supernova.

The menu is similar to the original Tiong Bahru outlet, and the East-siders can try Flock Cafe’s all-day breakfast fare such as Big Breakfast, Avocado Toast, and Banana French Toast. Enjoy a cup of coffee which is brewed using Liberty Coffee’s blend.

You can also bring your pets along and dine at the outdoor area.

Flock Cafe
226 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437015

Popular modern Japanese fusion restaurant, Omoté is opening a new outlet at Raffles City in Nov 2022.

Formerly known as Sushiro, Omoté is famous for their value-for-money Bara Chirashi Don.

Stacked high, and generously with thick cubes of raw fish, there is no reason why you should give this a miss if you truly love sashimi—or Japanese food for that matter.

Photo credit: Omoté

Do not be fooled by its unbelievably affordable price tag because what you get are insanely thick cubes of fish and a generous amount of Japanese rice.

Photo credit: Omoté

Other than the signature Bara Chirashi Don, Omoté also offers a selection of modern Japanese dishes with an Asian influence and you can find items such as sushi rolls, sashimi, and donburi on the menu.

Omoté
Raffles City
252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103

One of the best Char Chaan Teng in Singapore, So Good Char Chan Teng is opening its first outlet in the East of Singapore at i12 Katong. It will be opening in Q4 2022.

From Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk to Hong Kong Dim Sum, roasted barbeque meats and egg tarts, So Good Char Chan Teng serves classic Char Chaan Teng fare at reasonable prices.

They have some of the best baked egg tarts you can find in Singapore which are perfect with Hong Kong-style Milk Tea.

You won’t go wrong with their classic Hong Kong-style breakfast with scrambled eggs, crispy bun and baked beans.

We also love their Roasted Pork Belly, Roasted Duck and Steamed Chicken (Gui Fei Ji) with noodles.

The new outlet at i12 Katong will be located at level four and it will be So Good Char Chan Teng’s 6th outlet in Singapore. You can also find them at Midview City, 111 Somerset, Capitol Piazza, 100 AM, and Republic Plaza.

So Good Char Chan Teng
i12 Katong
112 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428802
Level 4

Ice Edge Cafe in Kovan is closing for good on 6 Sep 2022.

Located in the heart of Kovan—just a stone’s throw away from Kovan MRT Station—is Ice Edge Cafe. The cafe-cum-restaurant has been around for 13 years and it is known for its hearty savouries and stellar sweets which are very affordable and generously portioned.

Ice Edge Cafe offers a menu of wallet-friendly dishes with prices mostly under S$20 for a main course.

The Seafood Aglio Olio Spaghetti is an Ice Edge classic. Served with clams, juicy prawns and squid, the pasta is served al dente and tossed with chilli padi and garlic. It comes in a very generous portion too!

There are many flavours to choose from for your gelato (which is also what Ice Edge Cafe is well-loved for), and unique flavours include Salted Egg, Japanese Yuzu and Cotton Candy.

Ice Edge Cafe has announced their closure on their social media pages on 20 August 2022 and their last day of operation will be on 6 Sep 2022. Do drop by to support them before they close for good.

Ice Edge Cafe
2 Kovan Rise
Simon Plaza, #01-10
Singapore 548008
Tel: +65 6858 5729

Singapore’s Clinton Street Baking Company is the first outpost of the famous New York institution in South-east Asia.

Clinton Street Baking Company has been operating in Singapore for the past 7 years and their last day of service will be on Tuesday 30 August 2022.

Clinton Street Baking Company Singapore just announced its closure on its social media accounts.

This is where you can look forward to a range of classic New York brunch fare including the signature Chicken & Waffles, Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter and Fried Chicken Burger.

Fans of Clinton Street Baking Company can still find them at their other locations in New York City and Tokyo.

You have until 30 August 2022 to savour their signature dishes at 31 Purvis Street.

Clinton Street Baking Company
31 Purvis Street
Singapore 188608

Taiwanese restaurant chain, Isshin Machi has opened a new outlet at Serangoon Gardens and it will be taking over the former space vacated by Nic & Tom Eatery.

Photo credit: Isshin Machi

Known for serving authentic Taiwanese dishes at reasonable prices, Isshin Machi has quickly expanded in Singapore with various outlets at East Coast Road, GR.ID, Holland Village, Greenwood Avenue, and Waterway Point.

Some of the popular dishes and drinks include Lu Rou Fan, Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodles, Spicy Wonton Noodles, Fried Rice with Pork Chop and Brown Sugar Caramel Milk Tea.

After the opening of JU Signatures, Isshin Machi is the next restaurant to open in Serangoon Gardens.

Which is your favourite Taiwanese restaurant in Singapore?

Isshin Machi
55 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555951

Read our Serangoon Gardens Food Guide featuring 26 restaurants, cafes and eateries in the neighbourhood.

La Petite Boulangerie is a new French bakery opened by homegrown online furniture brand, My Selection which has just opened its first-ever physical store in Farrer Park.

Located within a corner of the 1,200 square feet furniture store, La Petite Boulangerie will be offering classic French pastries with a unique Singaporean twist.

The French bakery is helmed by pastry chef Celeste Teh, a former flight attendant who trained under Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (MOF) Chef Jean Francois Arnaud, one of France’s most reputable pâtissiers known for their legendary Merveilleux dessert.

For the uninitiated, the Merveilleux is a traditional Belgium and French meringue dessert found only in France, Belgium, New York and some European cities.

They are available in the following flavours:

• Kaya – Coconut
• Passion Fruit – Coconut Crumble
• Praliné – Caramelized Hazelnuts & Almonds
• Chocolate – Valrhona Shavings
• Cheesecake – Almond Crumble
• Tiramisu – Boudoirs & Caramelized Coffee Almonds

The Merveilleux at La Petite Boulangerie is available at S$9 each, while the mini Merveilleux are available at S$18.80 for a box of 4 or S$24.80 for a box of 6.

Photos credit: La Petite Boulangerie

Other than the Merveilleux, La Petite Boulangerie will be offering the traditional French Escargot pastries and it will come in both traditional French flavours such as Vanilla
Raisins, Pearl Sugar and Praliné, as well as local favourites including Pandan Kaya Coconut and Gula Melaka.

The Escargots are priced at S$5.50 each.

La Petite Boulangerie
2 Marne Rd, #01-03, Singapore 208393
Tel: +65 8428 3548

Popular lifestyle cafe, PS.Cafe has opened a new outlet at i12 Katong in the east of Singapore on 24 May 2022.

Photo credit: PS.Cafe

PS.Cafe’s newest outlet in Katong comes with a breezy terrace that is the perfect spot for people watching.

The outdoor patio is also a pet-friendly space, you can bring your furkids along for a meal.

Other than the classic PS.Cafe dishes such as PS.Big Breakfast, PS.Burger Truffle fries and Sticky Date Pudding, there are also new additions to the menu at PS.Cafe Katong.

PS. Cafe has long been known to serve up one of the best sticky date puddings in Singapore, and we can only agree. This warm plate of pudding is always served at the perfect temperature and has a spot-on balance of flavours – definitely worth every penny!

PS.Cafe Katong
112 East Coast Road, #01-01/02/03,
i12 Katong, Singapore 428802

Estuary is a new seafood restaurant & oyster bar by ex-radio DJ and restaurateur, Daniel Ong who is behind Dan’s Steak, Chef Polo Seah (the Ex-Group Executive Chef of Jigger and Pony Group), and Chef Gary Lian.

The new pescatarian restaurant has opened at Palais Renaissance in Orchard Road on 28 May 2022.

Estuary’s kitchen will be helmed by Chef Polo Seah, who is listed as the ex-Group Executive Chef of Jigger and Pony Group by Estuary and he was previously in charge of several popular restaurants under the Jigger and Pony Group including Humpback, Sugarhall, Live twice, Gibson & Caffe Fernet.

Chef Gary Lian, previously Ex-Chef de Cuisine for Sugarhall and Caffe Fernet, will be joining Chef Polo Seah in the kitchen.

Estuary specialises in seafood, oysters, grilled vegetables as well as a curation of wines, cocktails and local craft beers.

They have a fantastic Happy Hour promotion from 4.30pm – 7pm where you can enjoy live oysters at S$3 each and wines and beers at S$10. Estuary has 4-5 kinds of oysters available every day and some of the options include Coromandel (New Zealand), Coffin Bay (Australia), Geay La Friandise (France) and David Hervé Royale (France).

Other than seafood and oysters, Estuary delicates a section of the menu for its garden greens. They are working with local hydroponic farms to source for the freshest vegetables—grown in mineralised water instead of soil.

The Hispi Cabbage (S$15) didn’t look like much but it was truly outstanding. We never knew cabbage could taste like this and the accompanying rosemary cheese sauce was so good.

The Crispy Sebago Potato (S$16) featured layers with potatoes deep-fried to a beautiful shade of golden brown and paired with a super addictive anchovy aioli.

The Dungeness Crab Kataifi (S$18) was quite possibly our favourite item out of the many dishes that we tried. It came with huge chunks of crab meat stuffed in a pastry and served with Kano Miso sauce. It is definitely a must-order dish when you are dining at Estuary. Pro tip: ask for extra Kano Miso sauce to go along with the crab meat.

Another dish that you must not miss is the Tua Tua Clams (S$24)—huge and huicy clams served with roasted Jerusalem artichokes.

Estuary has a dry-aging cabinet on-site to dry-age Farmed Turbot, Murray Cod, Barramundi, Scottish Salmon and Hamachi.

We had the Scottish Salmon and Hamachi and both were absolutely delicious. Nothing too fancy, just simple and hearty dishes that were superbly cooked.

The Sarawak Bario Claypot Rice (S$35) was the highlight of our dinner. The claypot rice featured 4 types of aged fish including salmon, barradmundi, hamachi and tuna. And the Chao Tah rice was topped with uni and ikura. This was the bomb and easily one of the best claypor rice that we’ve ever had.

We ended off our dinner with Fresh Medjoul Date Pudding (S$14) with freshly roasted pecans and crème fraîche ice cream. If you love sticky date pudding, you will love Estuary’s rendition.

It goes without saying that Estuary is our new favourite seafood & oyster restaurant in Singapore. Come here for a great seafood meal without breaking the bank.

Estuary
390 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238871
Palais Renaissance B1-04/05
Tel: +65 9888 8888

Amika Cafe & Bar is the newest cafe to open in the Serangoon neighbourhood, taking over the space vacated by Two Bakers at 9 Teck Chye Terrace.

It opened on 8 May 2022 with a soft-launch menu serving all-day brunch, Asian-inspired mains and drinks.

On Amika Cafe & Bar’s menu, you can find the usual brunch fare including Eggs Benedict (S$22), Big Breakfast (S$20) and Breakfast French Toast (S$16.50).

Photos credit: Amika Cafe & Bar

It serves several interesting Asian-inspired mains and sides such as Laksa Pasta (S$18), Char Siu Pork Ribs (S$24), Chilli Crab Sauce with Mantou (S$R14) and Thai Moo-Ping (S$12).

For those of you who are staying in northeast Singapore, read our guide to cafes in Serangoon for brunch, savoury mains and desserts

Amika Cafe & Bar
9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720

Dancing Crab—one of the best Louisiana seafood restaurants in Singapore—is opening a new outlet at Northshore Plaza II, Punggol’s newest waterfront mall on 5 May 2022.

Opened by the TungLok Group, Dancing Crab is a Louisiana seafood restaurant that specialises in the freshest seafood dishes from huge bags of fresh catches like mussels and crabs, to classic mains like Fish & Chips to Lobster Roll.

What makes Dancing Crab a place we can return to again and again is its varied menu of seafood dishes.

It goes without saying that eating at Dancing Crab is a messy affair. Waiters line the tables with a plastic sheet, then bring you your seafood combo and other yummies, and pour them all on the table for you to pig out ala communal style. You can have them with utensils, but that will take the fun of it.

Other than Dancing Crab’s signature seafood combos, the new outlet at Northshore Plaza II will be offering new Asian-inspired creations such as LNX Sambal Grilled Fish and Laksa Grilled Fish.

Dancing Crab
418 Northshore Drive #01-11
Northshore Plaza II
Singapore 820418

Good news for fans of old-school fast food restaurant, Waffletown! It is making a comeback and it will be reopening at NEWest in West Coast.

Waffletown is currently soft-launching with a limited menu and it will officially open on 31 May 2022.

For those of you who haven’t been to Waffletown, it is a family-owned retro fast-food restaurant that has been serving American food such as burgers, fried chicken and Belgian waffles for the past forty years in Singapore.

Waffletown closed down on 18 May 2021 due to rental problems and its former premise at Balmoral Plaza was taken over by FairPrice Finest.

Other than its popular waffles, Waffletown also offers burgers, fried chicken, fries and ice cream.

Do note that some of your favourite menu items may not be available yet as Waffletown is currently only serving a limited menu.

Waffletown NEWest
1 W Coast Dr #01-106, Singapore 128020
11.00am to 9.00pm (Tue-Sun, closed every Mon)

Le Matin Patisserie is opening a new full-fledged cafe at 77 Robinson Road by mid-April.

Helmed by Chef Mohamed Al-Matin who has previously worked at Noma, Restaurant Andre, Black Star Pastry, Zumbo, Le Matin Patisserie first started as an online pastry shop during Circuit Breaker, and it has also opened a physical shop at Raeburn Park.

We love their classic pastries such as Kouign Amann, Pain Au Chocolat and Brioche Feuilette.

Laminated with lots of butter, the Brioche Feuilette—a croissant-brioche hybrid—was truly outstanding with an extremely buttery and crispy pastry. The signature Kouign Amann was equally buttery, flaky and had subtle hints of vanilla.

Chocolate lovers will love the Pain Au Chocolat which was stuffed with Valrhona dark chocolate and came with a molten chocolatey center.

At Le Matin Patisserie’s new cafe, you can look forward to the full range of sweet and savoury pastries including croissants, Kouign Amann, tarts, eclairs, soft serve as well as speciality coffee.

And on top of that, Chef Matin will be introducing a new set of Breakfast Cakes—individually sized Petit Gateaux that resemble your favourite Breakfast dishes.

Fans of Le Matin Patisserie will be happy to know that they are also having a pop-up cafe at Paragon Orchard. They have taken over the cafe in Porcelain Origins and they are serving their classic pastries, bottled cold brews, seasonal kombuchas and pour-over coffee.

Le Matin Patisserie
77 Robinson Road
Singapore 068896

Established in 2016, Captain K—known for its multi-tiered Korean Seafood Tower and premium Hot Pot—is closing in April 2022.

The famed nine-tier Captain K Seafood Tower took the food scene by storm when it was first introduced in Singapore.

Comprising nine staggering steamer trays stacked atop each other, each level is steamed to absolute perfection all thanks to a treasure trove of natural seafood juices and briny tang, in combination with the simmering hearty broth at the base.

From mussels, scallops, clams, crawfish, oysters, prawns, squid and Chilean King Crab, the key to what sets this seafood eatery apart lies in Captain K getting the freshest seafood from its suppliers at Senoko Fishery Port daily.

Captain K’s Hot Pot comes with many steamboat ingredients and they include dumplings, homemade balls, signature pastes and of course the premium seafood list.

If you are a fan of Captain K’s Korean Seafood Tower or Hot Pot, do pay them a visit at 112 Middle Road or order food delivery from their website before they close for good in April.

Captain K Seafood Tower – Middle Road
112 Middle Road, #01-00
Midland House
Singapore 188970
Tel: +65 6255 5744

Don Quijote Spanish Restaurant is closing its cloud kitchen at 7th Mile Coffeeshop for good and their last day of operation will be 31 March 2022.

What a shame.

Known for its signature Paellas, Spanish tapas, Tomahawk steaks and churros, Don Quijote Spanish Restaurant was previously located at Dempsey Hill but they had to move out in 2020 as they were badly hit by the Covid situation.

They continued to dish out solid Spanish food and large-format steaks at a neighbourhood coffeeshop at Toh Yi Drive in Bukit Timah.

Don Quijote Spanish Restaurant serves one of the best Spanish paellas that we’ve had in Singapore and we are sad to hear that they will be closing for good.

If you are a regular and love their food, you have one more month to patronise them and order your favourite dishes. You can order from them via their website or dine at their outlet at 7th Mile Coffeeshop which is a 3-minute walk from Beauty World MRT Station.

Riding on the success of the opening of its first hawker stall in Ang Mo Kio, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu by SBCD Korean Tofu House will be opening its second outlet at 671 Edgefield Plains in Punggol on 1 March 2022.

Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is the sister brand of popular Korean tofu stew restaurant, SBCD Korean Tofu House.

You can enjoy SBCD Korean Tofu House’s famous traditional Korean soft tofu soups at wallet-friendly prices (starting from S$6) at Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu.

Opened by Korean chef Nam Kyoung Soo, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu serves authentic and affordable Korean soft tofu soup which is made from a 10-ingredient secret recipe soup paste.

Photos credit: Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu

Residents in Sengkang and Punggol will certainly welcome the opening of the new outlet at 671 Edgefield Plains.

You can also find Maruhachi, a hawker stall with restaurant-quality tonkatsu, at 671 Edgefield Plains.

Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
671 Edgefield Plains
Singapore 821673