We’ve got the lowdown on all the new restaurants and menus in Singapore for 2025. Bookmark this page for regular updates on the hottest openings!
Everyone knows our tiny island is a highly-revered culinary paradise, thanks to the smorgasbord of cuisines available. From Asian favourites like Indian and Korean fare to international flavours such as Italian and French, you can get them all here. In 2025, we continue to expand our palates with new restaurants and menus in Singapore. Here are the hot new tables you should take note of.
New restaurants and menus in Singapore: January 2025
Lo Hey HK Seafood
Why travel to Hong Kong for food when you can have a taste of it at One Holland Village? This new restaurant in Singapore presents a lethal combination of fresh seafood and nostalgic charm that’ll bring you back to the fragrant harbour’s golden era. We have to admit, when we stepped into the place, it felt like we were in one of Jackie Chan’s old films. There’s a lovely alfresco dining area that’s also pet-friendly. Yes, four-legged friends can experience old-world Hong Kong too.
The gorgeous handwritten menus boast delectable Chinese dishes including traditional soya sauce duck (from $30), hami melon sea conch chicken soup ($58), and “typhoon shelter” style stir-fried fried crab (from $9.80 per 100g). Don’t pass up on the sauteed watercress with dried shrimp ($14.80), which offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. Oh, and try the housemade almond paste with sweet potato ($6.80) to cleanse your palate.
Lo Hey HK Seafood, #03-22/23/24, One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748
Gamtan
Telok Ayer is one of the best places to enjoy all kinds of cuisines in Singapore. Joining the buzzy enclave is this Korean restaurant specialising in sotbap, aka Korea’s version of traditional claypot rice. Choose from various types of sotbap including steak ($34.80), pork ($26.80), mushroom ($23.80), and abalone ($28.80). Those with adventurous palates can try the eel sotbap ($28.80), one of the restaurant’s most popular offerings.
Pro tip: here are a few steps you should follow to fully enjoy the dish. First, scoop the sotbap and sauce into a separate bowl and mix them well. Pour in the barley tea that’s just casually hanging around on the side and cover it for a few minutes. This is eaten best with the scorched rice left at the bottom of the bowl.
When evening comes around, Gamtan transforms into a barbeque joint serving premium beef and pork cuts. The king galbi cut is a fave among diners, so set aside some stomach space for that.
Gamtan, 132 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068599
Bhoomi by Milind Sovani
Attention, Indian food lovers: you’re gonna want to sit up for this. Fine dining restaurant Bhoomi has taken root in Singapore and can’t wait to welcome you to its physical space in Orchard. Diners can enjoy India’s rich flavours and culinary heritage through dishes from age-old family traditions and regional specialities. Everything is made with ingredients handpicked from trusted suppliers, so you’re getting the best of what the country has to offer.
What’s good to kick off your feast? The pani puri ($15), which is chef Milind’s favourite dish. Of course, the tulsi malai paneer tikka ($22) deserves a place on your table. Another obvious choice is the curry: choose between veggie options (from $19) or the standards like chicken tikka masala ($26), which you can eat with steamed basmati rice ($8). The Indians make a mean sweet treat, and you can’t leave the restaurant without trying the gulab jamun ($12), made with reduced milk and rose.
Bhoomi by Milind Sovani, #01-05, 1 Claymore Drive, Singapore 229594
Vitis Wine Bar and Bistro
We’re all familiar with wines from countries like France, Italy and Australia. But what about Asian winemakers? This sleek new spot in Bugis wants to spotlight these oft-overlooked producers for wine lovers, and we’re loving it. Expect to see bottles from China, Thailand, Japan and Taiwan on the list, including standout names like Long Dai Cabernet Blend 2019 from Shandong and Fratelli Vitae Chardonnay 2016 from India.
As for the food, Asian classics get a contemporary spin to pair with the wine selection. Think familiar and comforting, yet fresh and new. We enjoyed the deep-fried pig’s tail ($16) that’s melt-in-your-mouth crisp, though the grilled sumi ika ($28) stuffed with glutinous rice was a tad chewy and overcooked. But the zesty Thai-style eggplant salad ($18) with ajitama and green chilli sauce delivers a punchy kick that’s refreshing.
For mains, the assam glazed pork ribs with rojak salad ($26) was perfectly tender, sticky and sweet, while the lamb shoulder ($38) was a little on the tough side, though beautifully served with cumin parsnip puree and a herb salad. If you’re a fan of noodles, you’ll gleefully take your pick from options like dan dan ($18), oxtail lu rou ($28) and abalone kolo mee ($38) – basically elevated versions of what you know and love.
Vitis Wine Bar and Bistro, #01-46/47, Duo Galleria, 7 Fraser Street, Singapore 189356
Kok Sen Restaurant
This name needs no further introduction. Renowned zi char establishment Kok Sen has finally opened a second outlet at City Square Mall. Yes, you don’t have to travel all the way to Keong Saik to enjoy the brand’s delicious offerings.
Fans can expect familiar faces, from the signature big prawn hor fun and roasted pork with black sauce to comforting claypot yong tau foo. Tip: order the outlet-exclusive crispy smoked tea duck, which requires hours of marinating, air-drying, smoking, and deep-drying. It sounds intensive, but the final product is absolutely divine.
Kok Sen Restaurant, #04-31/32, City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539
Soup Restaurant
Guess who’s back after a month-long renovation? Soup Restaurant Nex reopens its doors with a brand new look and a refreshed menu. We’re in awe of the new colour scheme! The light teak wood with gold accents makes the space brighter and more spacious; we also noticed the chairs and lampshades bear a ginger flower design, which is a nice nod to the restaurant’s signature ginger sauce.
The collagen soup with fish maw ($15.90) makes a triumphant return to the menu. Will this help delay the signs of ageing? We don’t have the answer for that, but it’s a good broth to slurp. Another item that’s making a comeback is the individual meal, featuring a bowl of steamed rice, a pot of boiled soup, and desserts. A simple yet satisfying meal for all types of diners.
Soup Restaurant, #02-15/16, Nex, 23 Serangoon Central Singapore 556083
Amo
There’s no stopping the rise of Italian dining in Singapore, and we’re here for it. Amo beckons you to visit its sprawling space with a revamped menu perfect for a cosy meal with friends or a lively celebration with colleagues. Expect vibrant antipasti, crisp salads, hearty sides, and of course, signature pizzas. The whole butter roasted spring chicken ($45++) is a delicious indulgence accompanied by spinach and truffle jus. If you prefer a different protein, then sink your teeth into the charcoal grilled wagyu beef ($42++), which comes with truffle mash.
P.S. Amo is also introducing an ever-changing weekly set lunch. For $28, diners can get two courses: a rotating selection of appetisers followed by gourmet pasta or meat for mains. What a sweet deal!
Amo, 33 Hongkong Street, Singapore 059672
Savour the best of 2025 with these new restaurants and menus in Singapore!
