Dining Guide: New restaurants, bars & menus to check out in Singapore this June

Shona Menon 31 May 2018 updated the 4 June 2018 à 19:24

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Yellow Pot
Inspired by the rich Chinese culinary tradition, this new restaurant and bar is a balance of flavourful yet healthy dishes made with organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. Their unique cocktail menu doesn’t disappoint either, with brews crafted using traditional herbs and botanicals. A definite eye-opening culinary experience to indulge in!

Where: 83 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089540

Photo: Yellow Pot
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Tsui Wah
If you’ve ever been to bustling Hong Kong, chances are you are bound to bump into a Tsui Wah outlet. This restaurant is scattered throughout the city and is a popular spot for locals mainly for their iconic condensed milk bun and steaming cup of milk tea. If these traditional Hong Kong delights make your mouth water, you’re in luck because Tsui Wah is opening their first Southeast Asia outlet in Singapore on 15 June!

Where: 3A River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-03, Singapore 179020

Photo: Tsui Wah
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Neon Pigeon (New Spring Menu)
Helmed by Head Chef Justin Hammond and Chef de Cuisine, Dennis Smit, Neon Pigeon is launching their new Spring menu inspired by Japanese flavours. The 12 new dishes are delightfully executed with finesse using unique fermentation processes. From pickled vegetables to a sweet end of refreshing Seaberry, indulge in this exotic menu full of fresh flavours and zest. Frankly, it's no wonder why Neon Pigeon continues to be win our returning palates despite all the comings and goings of local restaurant scene.

Where: 1 Keong Saik Rd, 089109

Photo: Neon Pigeon
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PS.Cafe (All-new breakfast menu)
If you're looking for fresh breakfast offerings in the CBD for your morning meetings, you're in luck. PS.Cafe has introduced its brand new breakfast menu. Its scrumptious signature breakfast staples like the Breakfast Grand Slam Bunwich and Almond and Chia Seed Granola are joined by new entries: there's the local favourite PS. Kaya Toast (SGD5.50), a house made organic ash white sourdough; and fail-proof comfort food dishes such as the Rustic Mushrooms on Toast (SGD14), Two Eggs on Toast (SGD11) with kale pesto and the chef’s unique take on Smashed Avocado Toast (SGD14).

Where: Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Road #03-37 Singapore 179103

Photo: PS.Cafe
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CE LA VI (New menu)
CE LA VI's new menu truly reflects its culinary philosophy of pushing the envelope on innovation in the kitchen. There's the Seared King Salmon Tataki starter (SGD26) for instance, where freshly seared salmon is is seasoned with rock salt and served with tangy jalapeno dressing, crispy taro root and smoked ikura; and the Hokkaido Scallop & Oyster Ceviche (SGD34), which offers a delightful start to your meal. The mains are arguably the standout here: signature dishes include the Slow Roasted Black Cod (SGD52), and the indulgent 1 Kilo Maine Whole Lobster with Rice Flat Crust, which comes paired with a spicy and sour bell pepper & pineapple fricassee with Chinese Sausage.

Where: CE LA VI, Marina Bay Sands

Photo: CE LA VI
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Open Farm Community (New menu)
Using locally-sourced ingredients, Open Farm Community elevates your favourite Asian flavours with added finesse in their new a la carte menu. Some of the mouthwatering delights you’ll be in for a treat for include Japanese-inspired Barramundi, harvested within six hours from the coast of Pulau Ubin. Not forgetting vegans and vegetarian foodies, Open Farm Community has also added a smoky Black Bean Strozzapreti to their menu.

Where: 130E Minden Rd, 248819

Photo: Open Farm Community
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Stellar at 1-Altitude (New Lunch Menu)
With Stellar at 1-Altitude’s new lunch set, there’s no more debating on where to have your mid-day meal during office hours. Besides enjoying the view from the highest restaurant in the bustling CBD, at a decent price too (SGD38++), enjoy their refined and scrumptious 2-course lunch menu with the option of appetiser and main or main and dessert. Dig into quality ingredients from tiger prawns to pannacotta to keep you fuelled through the day.

Where: Level 62, 1 Raffles Place, 048616

Photo: Stellar at 1-Altitude
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NAMI (New Dashi Menu)
Known as the backbone of Japanese cuisine, Dashi is a culinary art that Chef Shigeo Akiba is a true master of. Using this technique of enhancing flavours, NAMI has introduced a new menu that includes up to 8 Dashi dishes that have been prepared using age-old methods. For an authentic Japanese culinary experience, tuck into the steamy and robust broths at NAMI.

Where: 22 Orange Grove Road, Tower Wing, 258350

Photo: NAMI
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Summerlong (New menu)
For the ultimate Mediterranean experience in Singapore, visit Summerlong, located at The Quayside at Robertson Quay. Besides enjoying the breezy riverside location, tuck into their new menu which features fresh and vibrant ingredients. You can’t go wrong with their traditional Mediterranean appetiser, The Hummus Flight (SGD17) and not forgetting a spot of some fresh seaside grub like the Kingfish Carpaccio (SGD22).

Where: 60 Robertson Quay #01-04, 238252

Photo: Summerlong

Our guide to the latest food finds for the month of June.

With a new month, comes a new wave of new dining spots to whet your palate. Variety is indeed the spice of life and needless to say, us foodies are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to food options in the city.

With the launch of the new Chinese restaurant and bar, Yellow Pot, get ready to indulge in some unique dishes made with organic ingredients that stay true to the traditional art of Chinese culinary. Pick your poison from their cocktail menu, which features drinks hand-crafted using traditional herbs.

A few of your local favourite spots has also introduced scrumptious new menus: if you’re looking for a new spot in the CBD for your morning meetings, PS.Cafe Raffles City has unveiled a brand new breakfast menu. Its scrumptious staples like the Breakfast Grand Slam Bunwich and Almond and Chia Seed Granola are now joined by new entries like the PS. Kaya Toast and the chef’s unique take on Smashed Avocado Toast (SGD14).

Those who love sky-high dining with a view will also love Stellar at 1-Altitude’s new 2-course lunch menu. Inclusive of an appetiser, mains, and dessert, it’s a special that is both easy on the wallet and tastebuds.

But we must admit, we’re most excited for the launch of the popular Hong Kong chain, Tsui Wah, in Singapore. Bringing their traditional local delights from the condensed milk bun to their steamy cup of milk tea, we can’t wait for their first Southeast Asia opening this coming month!

Scroll through the gallery to keep up with the latest in Singapore’s dining scene this June 2018!

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