Azmaya

Head down for a shabu shabu buffet with plenty of wagyu beef. Other notable menu items include fried lotus root and minced meat as well as pork served with yuzu pepper green onion salt.

Mad Nest

On top of being a multi-cuisine restaurant with a menu that includes Japanese, North Indian, Italian-Asian, tapas and brunch meals, Mad Nest also offers a platform for young, emerging artists to shine.

Just Want Coffee

From your standard shot of espresso to the exotic kopi luwak, the cozy joint promises something for everyone. For the coolest places to get a hot cup of coffee, check out the best spots for specialty coffee in Singapore

Cozy Corner Coffee

With its graffiti walls and trendy furniture, it’s another great new joint to hang out in, serving sandwiches (from $6.50) and pies (from $2.50) on the side.

Toots Brasserie

The buzz: The Sultan Hotel’s new restaurant is a 40-seat French eatery (in the space formerly occupied by Moroccan establishment Pasha) helmed by chef Jason Wong, who served for seven years as head chef of Bistro Petit Salut at Holland Village. The vibe: Outfitted with velvety upholstered chairs, purple chandeliers and pretty mosaic-tiled floors, the […]

Tigerlily

There’s a bit of an Asian invasion around here with Tigerlily joining the club. Alongside the usual pints of Erdinger and Guinness ($15 each), there are bottled beers like Singha and Chang from Thailand, Asahi and Kirin from Japan, Huda from Vietnam and Tsingtao from China ($13 each). Pair those with snacks like chicken satay […]

Grin Affair

Their cakes retro-fitted into jars make their products a winner. Try from an assortment of flavors such as the lychee passion, kiwi cheese and honey lavender creations.

Jiu Zhuang

You’ll be feeling very Raise the Red Lantern as you step into the ornate, boudoir-ish interiors (think lots of mahogany and red) of this premium pour bar inspired by Shanghai in the roaring ‘20s. Even the haughtiest of dames will be pleased with their wine list (from $60)—dominated by Old World wines, Chinese wines and […]

Batterworks

Try from a range of pastries and desserts such as the roasted pork pastry and the apple crumble in this bakery, where everything is freshly made in the localized baking room.