alittle tashi is a fresh addition to Jalan Besar that welcomes you to experience modern comfort food. In this laid-back 60-seater restaurant, a medley of global flavours is anchored by Asian roots.

IF YOU OBEY ALL THE RULES, YOU MISS ALL THE FUN

Family name ‘alittle', given name ‘tashi' (meaning ‘blessings' and ‘welcome' in Tibetan), tashi counts its deep Asian roots as its blessing, while readily welcoming diverse influences of the world. 

Tashi calls the offbeat Jalan Besar neighbourhood its home, an environment that invites you to break the rules - your way. Let loose, eat with your hands and get messy, it is highly encouraged. In a city full of rules, this 1,200 sq. ft. space only has one - to have fun.

TORA is a yōshokuya (洋食屋) that is highly inspired by the 70's Japanese American war film "TORA! TORA! TORA!" and the spirit of Juzo Itami's film "Tampopo".

Chef-owner Ivan hopes for TORA to be a millennial perspective on culinary diversity in Singapore and promises to be an establishment that innovates evermore.

Check out their menu here which also includes an interesting list of craft beers.

Maru is a contemporary Asian fusion restaurant located in Singapore’s Central Business District of Tanjong Pagar. Integrating the cultures of Vietnam, Japan and America; Maru is set to become a major new addition to Icon Village, located at the corner of Tras and Gopeng Streets.

Enjoy Maru’s one of a kind fusion dining experience while being charmed by their uniquely designed interior integrated from different culture.

Thier goal at Maru is to transport your mind to the bustling but relaxed street scenes of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Steel telegraph poles with the iconic Hanoi loudspeakers are set against rustic distressed concrete and brick.

An extensive selection of Sake will be on offer, which is displayed on a 7 meter tall wall, backed with hand-made glazed circular Vietnamese vent tiles. Lighting will change from vibrant in the day, becoming a soft glow in the evenings for a more relaxed and cosy atmosphere.

12 Gopeng Street, Unit #01-05 to 11 Icon Village

A modern Singaporean restaurant, Jiakpalang Eating House is inspired by traditional Zi Char stalls, serving a wide selection of new local dishes at wallet friendly prices.

How about some Bak Kut Teh jelly instead of your usual Bak Kut Teh soup? 

Set in the Alexandra business district, the new eatery is helmed by Executive Chef Nixon Low who was previously with Portico Group.

His creations for Jiakpalang are creative and has its own unique characteristics. 

One signature dish at Jiakpalang is the Ang Ji Kao stout-braised beef cheek ($17) with crunchy peanut butter mash and Nashi pear. 

A Croissandwich is a cross between a sandwich and a croissant. Enjoy yours at The Croissandwich Shop, a new cafe at One-North and it is the perfect place to enjoy a delectable range of Croissandwiches, fresh bakes and artisanal coffee.

Try their Cheese Baked Portobello Mushroom & Guacamole Croissandwich or indulge in their Vietnamese-inspired Roasted Chicken with Pho Mayo Croissandwich which are palate and tummy pleasers. 

The Croissandwich Shop also serves coffee made from Liberty Coffee Speakeasy blend.

Introducing The Palmary - Food & Friendship's first ever dining concept at 142 Owen Road, located within a three storey pre-war transitional shophouse.

The first floor houses their restaurant which serves fusion cuisine and features a super chic cocktail bar. The second floor houses their lounge where you can snack on light bites, enjoy good drinks and chill. 

Spark Restaurant by Upper Paya Lebar is home base for Executive Chef Shawn Yan, top Private Chef in Singapore with clienteles from all over Asia and the Pacific.

He uses his fine culinary skills and decades of experience in the restaurant business, to craft the perfect blends of classic and modern taste. 

Visit Spark for an exploration of gastronomic delights from their degustation menu. 

73 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Ground Floor, Centro Bianco Building

Tel: +65 6282 0251 Email: joyce@sparkrestaurant.com.sg

Greendot's 7th outlet would be opening soon at Bugis Junction. It was founded in 2011 with the intention of making healthy meat-free meals convenient, accessible and affordable to the mass.

Greendot holds a common belief that everyone can make a positive difference to the world by simply consciously choosing what they eat. By repackaging traditional vegetarian cuisine, Greendot aims to revolutionise the vegetarian industry by providing a greener, healthier alternative to conventional fast food, and also to popularise vegetarian cuisine amongst health conscious working adults.

#01-71/72 Bugis Junction

Tel: +65 6702 2221 Email: enquiries@greendot.sg  

Little Bastard. What a name for a new restaurant. There's one twist...... The exact unit number and floor level of the restaurant are not listed on their website. The restaurant has a secret unmarked entrance, which they would like you to find.

If you are looking for the Little Bastard, know that he is said to hide out at The Refinery Singapore along 115 King George’s Ave, above a secret stairwell and is only allowed to play after dark. 

Little Bastard is the Son of Peaches and everyone’s favourite love child. Of Thai and Cantonese descent, make sure you’re up for a naughty exploration of Asian flavours as you follow him into the realm of culinary experimentation and cocktail mixology. This little one loves to fool around with unorthodox techniques when recreating his childhood favourites so leave your prude taste buds at the door and prepare to be corrupted with the likes of cold tom yum dip noodles and sous vide lemon barley gins.  

Their menus are printed “WTF”, which means “Where’s The Food”. Duck Confit Penyet ($20++), Kaeng Phet Mu ($24++, 14 Hour Sous Vide Iberico Pork Collar with Thai Red Curry), and Duroc Pork LuRouFan ($18++) are some signature dishes on the menu. 

115 King George's Avenue 

Tel: 8459 9893 Email: littlebastardsg@gmail.com

New Kid on Beach Road is Fasta. It endeavors for everyone to enjoy sumptuous cuisine without guilt and it is also set out to complement the pace and taste-buds of the modern lifestyle.

Drawing from culinary traditions around the world, Fasta unite the freshest ingredients to create healthy, delectable fusion dishes. Catering to the hustle and bustle of modern life, they serve you the best taste in the shortest time. Fun, fast and quirky food available in the heart of the Lion City. Go on and inject a dose of gastronomic frivolity into your meal! You’ll love it.

26 Beach Road #B1-23

Tel: 9176 4953 Email: info@fasta.com.sg

Katto - fresh, innovative, and convenient Sashimi boxes. With their wide variety of sashimi flavours and side dishes, there's always something new to try!

At Katto, they serve up fresh and innovative food at value-for-money prices. Their cuisine is based on the sashimi bowl, but built around the idea that sashimi isn't all about soy sauce and wasabi. Stay tuned to find out more about their delicious and innovative flavours, or better yet, head down and taste them for yourselves! Their commitment to freshness is also paramount, evident in how they import their own fish direct from source, and their ample portions will leave both your tummy and wallet feeling full.

1 Fusionopolis Place, Galaxis Building #01-21

Calle Real, the Filipino fusion restaurant at Changi Business Park, has upgraded and launched a new restaurant. Comida Fiesta features a modern twist on the traditional dishes. 

Highlights include their signature seafood paella for two, the famous rellenong bangus or stuffed milkfish, the lechon de carajay which includes smoked pork belly with sauce. For dessert they serve brazo de mercedes, a fluffy meringue roll with sweet custard filling. There's a Spanish wine list and a tapas menu too.  

#01-37 UE BizHub East, 6 Changi Business Park Central 1

Tel: +65 6443 3037 or Email: callerealsingapore@gmail.com

Cafe NIDO is an Asian Fusion Restaurant situated in Hotel YAN Singapore.

The cafe is located between Lavender and Farrer Park MRT station. A range of hearty breakfast and lunch meals are available and best complemented artisan tea or coffee from antico coffee beans!

162 Tyrwhitt Road

Tel: +65 9112 6029

Located in the west of Singapore, Merriment is set in a contemporary setting in a big office building. They have teamed up with their friends at In The Brickyard (Desserts and Bakes) to provide the ultimate cafe experience.

Expect not only to satisfy your savoury cravings but also your sweet tooth with a variety of freshly baked goods, plated desserts, ice cream and milkshakes. The space is also available for events booking.

8 Jurong Town Hall Road #02-01 The JTC Summit

Tel: +65 6222 6698

Mo'mor Izakaya promises a spellbinding, Japanese-European-Inspired Charm - An exciting concept by W. Martin

Mo'mor is a contemporary Izakaya with Japanese and European elements. Nestled in the cosy enclave of Tanglin, the restaurant has amazing tapas and grills at affordable prices.

Exuding a congenial and calm vibe as well as boasting indoor and alfresco settings, Mo'mor makes an ideal address for tote-à-têtes or family gatherings.

56 Tanglin Road, #B1-01, Tanglin Post Office

Tel: +65 6463 8080 or Email: dine@momor.com.sg

Fusion bao will be hitting Holland Village with Full of Luck Club.

With East-West renditions of the popular Chinese pulled pork bun, there are five different types of bao on the Cantonese-inspired restaurant’s menu: salted egg yolk with prawn, braised pork, smoked duck, kung pao fried chicken and white pepper minced pork patty. 

243 Holland Ave

Email: hello@fullofluck.club

Meta serves up classic French-inspired cuisine with an Asian twist.

Meta – meaning change, alternation, and alteration – serves up classic French-inspired cuisine with an Asian twist in a stylish setting by renowned celebrity interior designer Peter Tay.

Nestled in the Bukit Pasoh conservation area, in the heart of Keong Saik, Meta is a spunky hideout in an evolving neighbourhood full of old world charm and modern buzz.

At Meta, they transform fresh and seasonal ingredients into exciting and inventive dishes.

Familiar and comforting, yet eclectic and edgy, their food aims to please the palate and pleasure the senses.

Classically-trained head chef Sun Kim cut his chops in the kitchens of Waku Ghin and Tetsuya Sydney. A native of South Korea, Sun infuses his Asian heritage into French staples, creating modern masterpieces highlighting flavours of the seasons.

Pastry chef Tammy Mah heads up the pastry team at Meta. With over 15 years of experience, Tammy brings a playful twist to her gourmet pastries, sweets and desserts. She enjoys experimenting with textures, shapes and flavours. Tammy believes that there is always room for dessert.

9 Keong Saik Road

Tel: +65 6513 0898

Tras Steet's new fine dining restaurant, Terra, boasts a Tokyo-Italian cuisine concept. 

Terra is a Tokyo-Italian dining concept specialising in Italian cuisine influenced by the 4 seasons of Japan.

54 Tras Street

Tel: 62215159

CATO will be opening soon on South Bridge Road.

CATO is restaurant & bar that offers international cuisine with an Asian influence and over 60 small batched craft beers and spirits from around the world.

237 South Bridge Road

Email: hello@catosingapore.com

Lip-smackingly good pork chops with special house glazes paired with Asian-inspired staples.

Three Little Pigs is the place to go to for those who love their chomp of a juicy chop.

Seriously lip-smackingly tender with a selection of six house glazes paired with the 3P Submarine Baked Potato.

But life isn't just about pork chops and so the restaurant menu features also the miso fish with Shimeiji Mushrooms and the Roasted Farm Chicken amongst other dishes.

391 Orchard Road #B2-32 Takashimaya Ngee Ann City

Tel: +65 6836 4988

Tburu has recently opened at orchardgateway.

With a sushi bar spans over 4 meters in a spacious open concept, Tburu sushi grill captures buzzing orchard night lights and the warm afternoon sunlight that brightens up the entire space through the floor length windows.

As a contemporary Japanese Restaurant, beside the innovative and traditional sushi, it offers delectable wagyu, kurobuta and seafood from the Yaki Kitchen, handpick your daily fresh seafood at T BAR is encouraged.

Level 5, orchardgateway @ Emerald

Tel: +65 62210004

Bottle Tree Park has re-opened as Orto, one of the largest privately-operated leisure parks in Singapore, covering 51,500 sqm of land in the Northern area of the island.

A treasured green lung bearing an interesting collection of tropical greenery, beds of colorful shrubs and boulders with a beautiful, scenic lake. ORTO introduces an eco-learning journey with a rich array of plants and trees. Embark on a learning escapade into nature and retreat into the fauna and flora experience with a botanical stroll.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relax and unwind under the glorious sunshine and summer breeze. ORTO is easily accessible and conveniently located and extensive recreational and social-friendly activities in the park such as prawning, fishing and futsal makes it an ideal place for family and social gatherings. ORTO also features outdoor event venues such as The Lakehouse and The Promenade for school activities, family functions, wedding receptions, corporate events, product launches, and seminars.

The rustic yet elegant feel of the park presents a unique dining setting in this modern, urban city. Delight your senses with the serene ambience, delectable menus and gracious service in a medley of restaurants and cafes beside the lake. From scrumptious seafood to fusion cuisines, light bites or seated dining, ORTO has it all.

#01-01 81 Lorong Chencharu 

The Lawn is a new specialty grill & salad café in Singapore.

Where you will get to fully customize your own salad, pair your favorite perky greens to your favorite premium grills, topped with the audacious teasing flavors of their unique dressings, without a hefty bill to go along with it.

Grilled toppings on the menu include char-grilled garlic prawns, aceto balsamic beef cuts, chicken with Maple infusion and Worcestershire black pepper duck.

#01-07 Nanos, 31 Biopolis Way 

Tel: +65 6479739 or e-mail: enquiries@thelawn.com.sg
 

Dojo, a new fusion food restaurant with pork as a specialty, has opened on the bustling Circular Road.

The love of pork runs deep for the CEO Janice Tan, as her late grandfather was a pig farmer from Seremban, Malaysia. "Dojo" is inspired by Japanese training place for martial arts, it describes its commitment in perfecting the art of fusing Asian flavours and Western cuisine.

Queen's Garden isn't a fancy smancy restaurant. It is where you can dine comfortably in a warm and cosy environment within the Garden of the Queen of Hearts. 

They serve western style dishes with an elegant touch of fusion flavours, every plate is pleasantly and wonderfully created. 

Try out their Signature salads, made full with love along with their favourite Garden Greens.

Froth is a spanking new café at Big Hotel, that prides itself on hearty food and quality coffee.

Serving up both café favourites and contemporary Asian fusion cuisine, they aim to please the palates of locals and tourists alike. 

Try your hand at brewing your very own cuppa – part of the café’s mission to make good coffee accessible in this industrial-chic establishment.

B1-02 Big Hotel, 200 Middle Road

Tel: +65 63361228