Jamie’s Italian—a casual Italian restaurant by Jamie Oliver—has closed down in Singapore. It has closed its last outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall, and Lino Restaurant by Les Amis Group has taken over the former space vacated by Jamie’s Italian Singapore

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Jamie Oliver is a household name, and arguably one of the most famous British chefs in the world.

Jamie’s Italian Singapore first opened its doors in Singapore back in 2013 at VivoCity and it had a second outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall in 2015.

When Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire collapsed back in 2019, the two franchised outlets at VivoCity and Forum The Shopping Mall in Singapore were not affected as they were locally owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Jamie’s Italian International Limited.

Jamie’s Italian VivoCity outlet has been closed earlier due to conclusion of lease and they have closed the remaining outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall. It is unclear if Jamie’s Italian Singapore will reopen a new outlet at another location.

Lino Restaurant has taken over the space and they will be opening in October 2021.

Famous Hong Kong Wonton Mee Mak’s Noodle is closing its last outlet in Singapore at The Centrepoint on 28 Feb 2021.

Mak’s Noodle is well-loved by food connoisseurs from all over the world, who return regularly for the restaurant’s legendary wonton noodles.

Coined as one of Hong Kong’s best dining destinations, Mak’s Noodle has been a mandatory attraction on every gourmand’s checklist, and we are no exception. We saw ourselves returning to the renowned eatery even on our umpteenth Hong Kong trip.

Mak’s Noodle Singapore has announced on their Instagram page that they will be ending their business operations by the end of Feb 2021.

Mak’s Noodle first opened in Singapore back in 2015, but they are unable to come to an agreement for the lease renewal with the mall management.

It is unfortunate that Mak’s Noodle will be closing the last outlet in Singapore. Do drop by to satisfy your wonton mee craving before they close for good on 28 Feb 2021.

Mak’s Noodle
176 Orchard Road
The Centrepoint, #01-63/64
Singapore 238843

The Salted Plum is closing both outlets at Circular Road and Suntec City on 13 Dec 2020.

Known for its affordable Taiwanese-style meals and Taiwanese “tapas” that are priced at S$5, S$10 and S$15, The Salted Plum is one of our go-to places for Taiwanese food in Singapore and we are sad to share this announcement.

The modern Taiwanese concept specialises in Taiwanese street food—from favourites such as Braised Pork Belly, Braised Pig Intestines and Taiwanese Sausage Patties to other interesting options including the likes of Salted Pork and Oyster Steamed Egg.

The Salted Plum has been around for 4 years and it suddenly announced the closure of both outlets on Facebook on 10 Dec 2020.

Fans of The Salted Plum have three more days to enjoy their Lu Rou Fan and other Taiwanese street food before their last day of operations on 13 Dec 2020.

Sum Yi Tai—which houses 3 concepts over 3 storeys in a conservation shophouse—is another Covid-19 casualty.

Sum Yi Tai was a popular hangout spot in the CBD which offered dim sum lunch and tapas-style dishes in a crimson-lit gangland bar. It has shut down its establishment at 25 Boon Tat Street because of the high rental in the CBD.

Conceptualised to pay tribute to the decadent glamour of 1980s Hong Kong, Sum Yi Tai (meaning “Third Wife” in Cantonese) propels traditional Chinese cuisine into the realm of designer bars.

For fans of Sum Yi Tai, it is not goodbye forever, yet. They are looking to move to another location in the near future.

Sum Yi Tai
25 Boon Tat Street

2020 has been a bad year for everyone, period. 

Most industries in Singapore have been badly hit by the pandemic, which has left many of us scrambling to save our sinking boats. The F&B sector especially has suffered and things got worse when the Circuit Breaker was put in place, restricting people from dining out and patronising these establishments.

Aside from COVID-19, many of these F&B ventures have also decided to close for other reasons such as the end of their lease. Whatever the case, we are sad to see these places go and we hope that better opportunities will come their way soon.

With that, here is a list of F&B outlets in Singapore that have closed their doors in 2020.

7TH MILE SEAFOOD

• Zi char restaurant
• Last day of operations: 7 April 2020

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE 

• Popular Parisian-style tea salon in Singapore.
• Both their Penhas Road and Millenia Walk outlets will be closed as well as their online stores.
• They will not be open for dine ins but will still be taking offline orders for their cakes.
• Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

BELIMBING SUPERSTAR 

• Sister restaurant of The Coconut Club. The Coconut Club still remains open.
• Serves Peranakan food.
• Last day of operations: January 21 2020

BOUFÉ BOUTIQUE CAFÉ

• Serves brunch fare and pastries.
• They have closed due to the end of their lease.
• They will be doing deliveries and takeaway till their last day of operations with a group of chefs under the name Boufe Night Market. The menu comprises food items such as Kampung Style Chicken Satay and Korean Army Stew.
• Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

BREKO CAFE

• Served brunch fare and coffee
• Last day of operations: 30 March 2020

Photo Credit: Chi Kinjo 

CHI KINJO 

• Japanese restaurant
• They have closed mostly because of COVID-19 and other factors.
• Their other dining venture, Sum Yi Tai, that is just across the street, remains open.
• Last day of operations: 27 March 2020

CHINA CLUB 

• Members-only China Club at Capital Tower that has been in operations for 19 years.
• Faced stiff competition from other F&B establishments and couldn’t keep up financially with escalating labour and operating costs.
• Has filed for voluntary liquidation.
• Last day of operations: 1 June 2020

CHINADOLL

• KTV Club at Peace Centre Selegie Road
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: Coffee Break 

COFFEE BREAK (SCIENCE PARK) 

• Served traditional kopi and toast with modern twists.
• Their Science Park cafe has ceased operations but their Amoy Street and Hong Lim Food Centre outlets remain open.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

DC COMICS SUPER HEROES CAFÉ

• Superheroes-themed cafe.
• Closed after 5 years due to end of its tenancy.
• The DC Superheroes Café Takashimaya outlet will remain open in the meantime, but it will soon be transiting into a new brand.

DOLLY UNDERGROUND 

• KTV bar and club located at the basement of International Building.

FABULOUS BAKER BOY 

• Bakery cafe by Chef Juwanda Hashim at Fort Canning.
• Closure mainly due to lease ending in July 2020. COVID-19 has hindered them in reopening a new outlet anytime soon.
• Last day of operations: 11 July 2020

FIVE BAR (HITACHI TOWER)

• Bar selling alcohol and tapas known for its S$5 specials
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

HABITAT BY HONESTBEEt

• Tech-enabled, multi-sensory grocer with over 15 food and beverage vendors.
• Last reported being “closed temporarily” in February due to COVID-19.
• The landlord is reported to be unwilling to extend the lease.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

HASHIDA SUSHI 

• Japanese restaurant from Tokyo helmed by Chef Kenjiro “Hatch” Hashida, son of Master Chef Tokio Hashida.
• Owner, LifeBrandz, has parted ways with Chef Kenjiro.
• They may return again with under different management, but for now, they remain closed.
• Last day of operations: May 2020 (unspecified)

Photo Credit: High Steaks 

HIGH STEAKS (SEMBAWANG) 

• Specialised in steaks and other Western food at Sembawang.
• Their other outlet at Jalan Riang is still in operations.
• Last day of operations: 30 April 2020

Photo Credit: briankoh

HOUSE OF HAPPINESS (SIMPANG BEDOK) 

• Specialised in modern clay pot rice dishes.
• Disclaimer: Relocating, but new location is unconfirmed.
• Last day of operations: 2 January 2020

IMPERIAL TREASURE NAN BEI RESTAURANT (NGEE ANN CITY) 

• Specialised in Southern & Northern Chinese cuisine, has been in operations for 16 years.
• They have closed due to the end of their tenancy agreement, will not be renewing their tenancy as the management wants to focus on the rest of their outlets.
• Last day of operations: 8 June 2020

INSPIRIT HOUSE 

• Family-friendly restaurant.
• Closed due to end of their lease.
• Last day of operations: August 2020 (unspecified)

ISETAN JAPAN FOOD TOWN 

• Served Japanese cuisine.
• Closed due to non-payment issues.
• Last day of operations: 29 February 2020

JAMIE’S ITALIAN (VIVOCITY) 

• Founded by famous celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
• Closed Vivocity outlet due to the end of their lease.
• Their Orchard Road outlet at Forum remains open.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: Jok Jok Mor 

JOK JOK MOR 

• Thai eatery at Rangoon Road.
• Closed due to unsustainable business because of COVID-19.
• Last day of operations: 18 March 2020

Photo Credit: Kuishin-Bo 

KUISHIN-BO 

• Japanese buffet restaurant.
• Closed after 19 years of operation.
• Last day of operations: 6 April 2020

LA CANTINA IN VENEZIA 

• Italian restaurant at Changi Village Hotel.
• Last day of operations: 28 March 2020

LOUNGE 7 AT DEMPSEY HILL 

• Bar at Dempsey Hill.
• Customers who still have bottles with them can collect it from their premises.
• Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

Photo Credit: L.T.A Long Time Ago 

L.T.A LONG TIME AGO 

• KTV pub, drinks and darts place at Boat Quay.
• Closed due to financial difficulties.
• Last day of operations: 26 March 2020

MAGGIE JOAN’S

• Modern European restaurant
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

MEAT N MALTS 

• Bar and diner at Tai Seng
• Closed after 3 years of operations.
• Their sister outlet, The Drunken Poet, will remain open for business.
• Last day of operations: 1 June 2020

MISS CHINATOWN 

• Specialised in modern Asian street food and beer.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: thebeareatshoney 

MINISTRY OF FOOD (JU HAO, MY IZAKAYA AT LOT ONE

• Japanese chain restaurant
• Ju Hao and My Izakaya Lot One were repossessed by the landlord on 28 February 2020 for failure to pay rent.
• Owner’s assets have been frozen due to a business deal that went wrong.
• Their other 26 restaurants are still in operation.
• Last day of operations: End Feb 2020 (unspecified)

Photo Credit: Modesto’s 

MODESTO’S

• Italian restaurant
• Closed due to COVID-19.
• Has a history of over 20 years.
• Last day of operations: end May 2020 (Modesto’s @ Elizabeth) and end June 2020 (Modesto’s @ Orchard Hotel Rendezvous)

NADAI FUJISOBA NI-HACHI 

• Soba restaurant from Japan.
• Last day of operations: 25 March 2020

NOODLE PLACE RESTAURANT 

• Hong Restaurant at Orchard Gateway.
• The business was badly affected by COVID-19 and high rental.
• Has been around for 30 years.
• Last day of operations: March 2020 (Unspecified)

Photo Credit: Oromo Coffee 

OROMO COFFEE 

• Served brunch and coffee
• Operated for 10 years at Shaw Tower
• Last day of operations: 31 March 2020

OUT OF THE CAKE BOX

• Specialised in creative bakes for 6 years.
• Closed because of end of rental lease.
• Last day of operations: 15 June 2020

OWL BISTRO 

• Specialised in Western food.
• Last day of operations: unspecified

Photo Credit: Parallel SG 

PARALLEL (ONE RAFFLES PLACE) 

• Served smoothie bowls and coffee.
• Their outlet at Raffles City will still remain open.
• Last day of operations: 4 April 2020

Photo Credit: Peppercorn 30 

PEPPERCORN 

• Specialised in Halal Chinese cuisine
• Last day of operations: 25 April 2020

PLENTYFULL (MILLENIA WALK) 

• Specialises in hearty homemade food and desserts
• Closed its Millenia Walk outlet as their lease is up for renewal in July 2020.
• Sister outlet Plentyfull Bakery & Deli at Great World is still in operations.
  
• They do intend to find a new home, but not anytime soon.
• Last day of operations:14 June 2020

POBO GELATO 

• Gelato cafe at West Coast Community Centre
• Closed due to COVID-19
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: Purple Turtle 

PURPLE TURTLE 

• KTV pub
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: Rookery SG 

ROOKERY (CAPITAL TOWER) 

• Owned by former DJ Daniel Ong.
• Served brunch fare and Western & Italian food.
• Their outlets at Hong Leong Building and China Square remain open.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

SALT GRILL & SKY BAR 

• Modern Australian restaurant at ION Orchard.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: SG Pho House 

SG PHO HOUSE 

• Vietnamese restaurant at North Bridge Road.
• Closed due to COVID-19.
• Last day of operations: 7 May 2020

Photo Credit: Sons Singapore 

SONS

• Italian restaurant cum cocktail bar
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

SPICE WORLD HOTPOT 

• Sichuan hotpot restaurant
• Last day of operations: January 2020 (unspecified)

STÄRKER GROUP SINGAPORE 

• Chain of German bistros and restaurants.
• All their 7 outlets have ceased operations.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

TABLE MANNERS 

• A casual restaurant at Changi City Point that served European food.
• Closed due to COVID-19
• Last day of operations: April 2020 (unspecified)

TAO SEAFOOD ASIA 

• Chinese restaurant
• Last day of operations: 30 May 2020

TEOCHEW CITY 

• Opened by veteran actor Chen Shucheng
• Closed to cut losses.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

TEAFOLIA 

• Bubble tea and fruit tea shop.
• Closed all their outlets due to COVID-19.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

THE CHOPHOUSE 

• Specialised in steaks, burgers and pasta.
• Closed both Vivocity & Katong outlets
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: The New Harbour Cafe & Bar 

THE NEW HARBOUR CAFE & BAR 

• Served Western, Asian and Italian grub
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

THE PELICAN 

• Popular spot along Marina Bay for fresh seafood and hearty mains for 8 years.
• Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

THE READING ROOM CAFE BAR 

• Book cafe and bar at Bukit Pasoh.
• They are open for dine-in and takeaway till their last day of operations.
• Last day of operations: 28 June 2020

TIAN WEI SEAFOOD 

• Zi char restaurant
• Last day of operations: 29 March 2020

VIANNEY MASSOT RESTAURANT 

• 1 Michelin star restaurant at Hongkong Street.
• Closed due to end of lease and COVID-19 situation.
• Last day of operations: Unspecified

It’s an open truth — F&B businesses have not been having the easiest time during this COVID-19 period. With everybody staying in and the decreased footfall, there has been a massive plunge in sales in the F&B sector.

Even though many establishments have pushed out delivery and takeaway services, some have not been able to tide through. Whether it was the high rental costs or low profits, these burdens were too heavy to bear.

Here is a list of 30 F&B businesses in Singapore which are planning to or have already shut down for good during COVID-19. Nevertheless, we hope that this is not goodbye forever and we’ll see them come back stronger than ever.

7TH MILE SEAFOOD

- Zi char restaurant
- Last day of operations: 7 April 2020

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE

- Popular Parisian-style tea salon in Singapore
- Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

BOUFE BOUTIQUE CAFE

- Serves brunch fare and pastries
- Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

BREKO CAFE

- Served brunch fare and coffee
- Last day of operations: 30 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/chikinjomodsushi/

CHI KINJO

- Japanese restaurant
- Last day of operations: 27 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/coffeebreakamoy/

COFFEE BREAK @ KENT RIDGE

- Served traditional kopi and toast with modern twists
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

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- Superheroes-themed cafe

HASHIDA SUSHI

- Japanese restaurant
- Last day of operations: May 2020 (unspecified)

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/highsteakssg/

HIGH STEAKS

- Specialised in steaks and other Western food
- Last day of operations: 30 April 2020

Photo Credit: http://www.instagram.com/brainkoh/

HOUSE OF HAPPINESS @ SIMPANG BEDOK

- Specialised in modern claypot rice dishes
- Last day of operations: 2 January 2020
- Disclaimer: Relocating but new location is unconfirmed

INSPIRIT HOUSE

- Family-friendly restaurant
- Last day of operations: August 2020 (unspecified)

ISETAN JAPAN FOOD TOWN

- Served Japanese cuisine
- Last day of operations: 29 February 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/jokjokmor/

JOK JOK MOR

- Specialised in traditional Thai claypot porridge
- Last day of operations: 18 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/kuishinbosingapore/

KUISHIN BO

- Japanese restaurant
- Last day of operations: 6 April 2020

LA CANTINA IN VENEZIA

- Italian restaurant
- Last day of operations: 28 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/ltalongtimeago/

LONG TIME AGO

- KTV pub
- Last day of operations: 26 March 2020

MAI by Dashi Master Marusaya

- Fine Japanese food prepared by Japanese chefs from Japan

MAGGIE JOAN’S

- Western restaurant
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: http://www.facebook.com/modestossg/

MODESTO’S

- Italian restaurant
- Last day of operations: End May 2020 (Modesto’s @ Elizabeth) and End June 2020 (Modesto’s @ Orchard)

Photo Credit: http://www.instagram.com/thebeareatshoney/

MOF @ MY IZAKAYA

- Japanese chain restaurant
- Last day of operations: End Feb 2020

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Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/oromocoffee/

OROMO COFFEE

- Served brunch and coffee
- Last day of operations: 31 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/parallelsg/

PARALLEL @ ONE RAFFLES PLACE

- Served smoothie bowls and coffee
- Last day of operations: 4 April 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/peppercorn30/

PEPPERCORN

- Specialised in Chinese cuisine
- Last day of operations: 25 April 2020

Photo Credit: Purple Turtle

PURPLE TURTLE

- KTV pub
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/rookerysg/

ROOKERY @ CAPITAL TOWER

- Served brunch fare and Western & Italian food
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/sgphohouse/

SG PHO HOUSE

- Vietnamese restaurant
- Last day of operations: 7 May 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/sons.singapore/

SONS

- Italian restaurant cum cocktail bar
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

SPICE WORLD HOTPOT

- Sichuan hotpot restaurant
- Lasy day of operations: January 2020 (unspecified)

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THE CHOPHOUSE

- Specialised in steaks
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/thenewharbourcafebar/

THE NEW HARBOUR CAFE & BAR

- Served Western, Asian and Italian grub
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/thepeel1889/

THE PEEL 1889

- Casual Italian restaurant
- Last day of operations: 15 July 2020

THE PELICAN

- Popular spot along Marina Bay for fresh seafood and hearty mains
- Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

TIAN WEI SEAFOOD

- Zi char restaurant
- Last day of operations: 29 March 2020