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Wondering what’s happening in Singapore this week? We’ve got you covered. Life moves so fast it’s impossible to stay updated, so we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in food and drinks, entertainment, and viral trends – all in easy-to-read, bite-sized doses! Bookmark this page for your weekly dose, and check out our guide on things to do this weekend in Singapore.
The buzz on what’s happening in Singapore this week
1. Slice, slice baby
Here’s a one-day pop-up you don’t wanna miss. Club Chooby: A Slice of Yangon is a collab between Club Rangoon and Chooby Pizza to showcase pizzas inspired by Burmese dishes and condiments. Swing by Club Rangoon at 76 Duxton Road on 10 January from 5pm onwards to try ’em out!
Each 9-inch pizza is priced between $22 and $26, with varieties like Shan Khout Swel (tomato minced pork, Shan pickles, garlic chilli oil and crispy pork lardons), Tomato Thoke Margherita (basically a Burmese-style salad meets Margherita), and A Thar Lone Hin Curry (mutton meatball curry, burrata, mint sauce). The menu features four pizzas, two snacks, and a dessert, so grab your friends and come ready to share.
2. Chill out with Korean tofu gelato
After making a successful splash at Mandarin Gallery, Tofu G is now open at #B1-29 Takashimaya in Ngee Ann City. The high-protein, vegan-friendly tofu-based gelato brand sits in a modern Hanok-inspired space with wood finishes and millstone motifs – perfect for shoppers who want a calm break in between retail therapy.
Try the original tofu gelato for spoonfuls of creamy richness, get the high-protein version to hit your calorie goals, or go for other flavours like black sesame, Chodang sweet corn, Korean sweet potato, and pistachio. Each scoop costs $8, and the outlet is open daily from 11am to 10pm.
3. The (Michelin) starry night
Three chefs, four Michelin stars, one epic night. Intrigued? Mark your calendars for 30 January 2026, when a one-night-only six-hands dinner takes place at Marguerite. The Fair Dinkum Feast features Michael Wilson (Marguerite), Rishi Naleendra (Cloudstreet), and Sam Aisbett (Akuna in Ho Chi Minh City) coming together to celebrate Australia’s national day.
Priced at $488++ per person, the six-course meal is paired with six premium Australian wines and includes dishes like kangaroo tail consomme, crocodile tongue with split rice porridge and coconut palm, Australian pork jowl with green lip abalone, and more. P.S. dinner includes complimentary entry to the Flower Dome and a limousine buggy service to and from the main entrance of Gardens by the Bay.
4. No food FOMO here
It’s the first week of 2026, and we’ve already got a list of new eateries to share (no gatekeeping here!). Check out The Velvet Cut, a Muslim-owned steakhouse in Joo Chiat with dry-aged cuts, house-made sauces, and fire-grilled dishes. Or head to PangPang, a restaurant chain from China known for its one-pot meat and seafood casseroles, at Guoco Midtown II.
Meanwhile, Song Gye Ok‘s new outlet at The Centrepoint offers grilled chicken specialty cuts, along with an exclusive Modu samgyetang collab.
5. CNY but make it cinematic
With the Lunar New Year coming up soon, here’s a new Singaporean drama-comedy to watch in theatres. A Good Fortune is local filmmaker Jason Lee’s feature debut, starring Xixi Lim in her first leading role and Usha Seamkhum from the Thai tearjerker, How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.
The flick follows a struggling Singaporean influencer who falls victim to a scam and flees to Malaysia, where she reunites with an old friend and takes part in a million-dollar pineapple tart competition. Catch it in cinemas from 29 January!
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6. Hey diddle diddle…
Cat & the Fiddle’s new concept stores in Westgate and Tampines 1 will be offering freshly baked Basque cheesecakes exclusively! The homegrown cheesecake specialist has introduced five ways to enjoy its new item, including turning it into an affogato with a shot of espresso, spreading it over bread, and blowtorching the top for a creme brulee-style finish.
The two stores will also feature four Italian-themed sandwiches: turkey ham, honey baked chicken ham, beef pastrami, and smoked salmon schiacciata. These will launch at the Tampines outlet at the end of this month.
7. Get a sneak peek into Changi Airport’s upcoming terminal
Everyone loves our airport – that’s no cap. Here’s your chance to witness the future and what Changi Airport’s Terminal 5 will look like. T5 In the Making is an immersive exhibition detailing the upcoming terminal through interactive displays, scale models, and experiential zones.
The exhibition starts with the shift from Paya Lebar to Changi, a look at the design, scale, and innovations, the technologies used to address critical issues and challenges, and an overview of how the fifth terminal will eventually look.
T5 In the Making will be held from 6 January to March 2026 (10am to 8pm daily) at Terminal 3’s arrival hall, and admission is free. Registration is now open to check out the exhibition; visitors are recommended to spend an hour for the full experience.
8. Korea’s premium Jeju pork lands in Singapore
Eh… What’s up, pork? Handon, aka the highest standard of Korean pork from Jeju, has officially launched in Singapore. The white and black varieties are exclusively available at Culina at Como Dempsey. Handon’s arrival is all thanks to MeatK, SoGoodK’s premium meat division. Fun fact: bringing Jeju black pork is challenging due to its rarity and strict transport requirements.
The Jeju white pork comes from pigs raised along the island’s coastline, and the meat is tender with a clean, pure flavour. Meanwhile, the black version – widely regarded as Korean pork’s crown jewel – comes from pigs raised in Jeju’s foothills and forested highlands. The result? Meat that’s prized for its rich aroma, deeper flavour concentration, and full-bodied texture.
9. Pack your bags for China in 2026
It’s never too early – or too late – to plan your vacations for next year. Unsure where to go? According to Trip.com, China has emerged as the top destination for travellers across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, and its popularity will continue to soar in 2026. Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Beijing, Chongqing, and Shenzhen are popular cities that jet-setters are visiting.
Besides China, Singaporean travellers are also planning to visit Bangkok, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, and Seoul next year, as well as countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and India.
10. Another new spirit arrives
Let’s meet the newest gin on the block. Say hello to Mystique Gin, a blend of classic botanicals with nature-inspired ingredients. We’re talking lemon peel, caraway seeds, moringa leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and rosemary. Ooh, fragrant! This premium London dry gin delivers a smooth profile that appeals to everyone, while still being able to stand out. Serious drinkers can get the 700ml or 200ml bottles for $108 and $45, respectively.
And that’s a wrap on what’s happening in Singapore this week (and beyond).
