New bites & sips to check out in Singapore in December 2025
Feel like Singapore’s dining scene is losing its spark? Not quite.
2025 saw some closures, and felt impossibly long (at times), but the city’s food landscape shows no sign of slowing down. Aside from a fair number of new restaurants opening every month, we also saw familiar favourites shaking things up with refreshed menus, and honestly, we’re so here for it!
This December, several well-loved brands unveiled exciting new dishes, proving there is still plenty to look forward to, even if the concepts aren’t new-new.
If you’re like us, and love a good dose of something old, and something new, you’ll want to check out our round-up of the newly launched menus in Singapore:
1. McDonald’s Singapore’s cheesy jalapeno burgers
McDonald’s Singapore shows no signs of slowing down even at the end of the year. It’s firing up December with a limited-time drop in the form of the all-new cheesy jalapeno burger.
Get it in two variations: Quarter pounder and chicken, both priced from S$9.50 for an extra value meal, and get crispy bacon and jalapeno cheese on top of your patty of choice.
There’s also a brand-new truffle cheese McShaker fries (upgrade for S$1.25), cookies & cream pie (from S$1.80) with Oreo crumbs, and even a refreshing mango x pineapple cone (from S$1.80), too!
Merch hunters and McDonald’s fans, don’t miss its blind-box pocket pouches, which come in four designs: Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie, and even a French fries Special — available with any purchase of a meal, with a S$7.90 top-up.
As always, all of these are for a limited time only, so consider this your sign to make another McDonald’s run!
2. KFC’s takoyaki-inspired menu
If Japanese flavours are your weakness, KFC is where you wanna head to! The fried chicken brand has just launched a brand-new takoyaki-inspired Oiishii lineup, just in time for Japan’s well-known Christmas tradition. (In case you didn’t know, KFC is a common go-to during Christmas in Japan!)
Leading the limited-time menu launch is the Oiishii Zinger burger (from S$7.45), stacked with sweet-savoury Japanese sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes in an oat-bran bun. For nibbles, there’re Oiishii chicken bites (from S$6.80 for six pieces), sweet potato fries (from S$4.20), and the return of KFC’s beloved hazelnut chocolate egg tart (S$2.50), too!
And if we’ve managed to convince you to get KFC for your Christmas gathering, you’ll want to get your hands on the festive Christmas bucket — showcasing the Colonel in an exclusive Japanese manga-style transformation — with options for two (S$18.95) and four (S$31.95) diners.
This is what we thought of KFC’s takoyaki-inspired offerings.
3. Heavenly Wang
If you prefer homegrown classics and local fare, kopitiam chain Heavenly Wang has recently quietly refreshed its menu — as well as its tableware and takeaway cups — with a nostalgic touch. The concept launched its new menu at its Thomson Plaza outlet, with upcoming plans to roll the menu out islandwide soon.
Some highlights include the laksa poached rice (S$6.90), sambal balado boneless chicken nasi lemak (S$8), as well as green chilli boneless chicken nasi lemak (S$8).
And of course, a trip to Heavenly Wang is not complete without its Nanyang-style drinks and sweet delights: Look forward to its all-new selection of molten buns, inspired by Thai-style Yaowarat buns, in flavours such as Milo-Dinosaur (S$2.80), and even a new kopi-O affogato (S$3.80) drink.
4. Slow Boat’s -86°C coffee
If you’re chronically online, it’s quite likely that you’ve seen Shanghai’s viral -86°C coffee all over your feed. No need to fly all the way there now because the coffee has finally made its way to Singapore, and can be found at vinyl record listening cafe Slow Boat in Tanjong Pagar!
But before you make a beeline for the spot, the icy cult-favourite drink is only served on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with a cap at just 100 cups daily — so plan well, and head there early!
Take your pick from three flavours — Original (S$10), chocolate (S$10), or even a boozy Baileys (S$14) version, which pairs Baileys Irish Cream with espresso.
While the cups are a pretty penny to pay for coffee, you’ll see why when you get one. Not only do they come served in a very frosty -86° glass jar, Slow Boat also distills the milk to coax out its natural sweetness.
The result? A rich, velvety, almost dessert-like drink. Did we also mention the jar is yours to take home once you’re done? Now that’s pretty good value, we think!
5. Moxie’s weekend brunch menu
Looking for a new spot for those weekend brunch plans? How about modern Mediterranean spot Moxie at College Road, which comes with calm coastal retreat vibes, a great reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday Singapore life.
If we were you, we’d definitely start with a drink — especially when its two hours of free-flow wines, rose, and prosecco go for just S$38!
The new brunch lineup combines Moxie’s signature staples, including the double-bone iberico pork chops (S$42) and shrimp and grits (S$36), along with brunch-only sharing plates.
The real scene-stealers, though, for us are the all-new buttermilk fried chicken lollipops (S$15), spiced corn ribs (S$16), and banana mango crumble (S$15) to finish on a sweet note.
6. Ruth’s Chris Steak House anniversary truffle steak set
This year marks a big milestone for New Orleans-born Ruth’s Chris Steak House, which turns 60! Its local outpost at the Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay may have only been around for 13 years since opening in 2012, but it’s still getting in on the festivities.
To commemorate the occasion, the iconic steakhouse is rolling out a limited-time 60th anniversary course menu (S$198 per diner) in Singapore, too, available only until year-end.
The meal begins with a welcome drink, followed by a seafood trio featuring blue crab cake, jumbo scallop, and oyster Rockefeller (oysters on half-shell). Then comes the headliner: A quality petite filet (6 oz) with truffle crust, served the classic Ruth’s Chris way — on a 260°C sizzling plate.
You also get a choice of side and Ruth’s Dessert, the brand’s signature cheesecake, to end the meal on a sweet note.
7. Thanying
Thai food aficionados, you’ll want to save this spot: Thanying, one of Singapore’s earliest champions of Thai cuisine is now serving up new creations. Located at Amara Hotel, the restaurant, which has specialised in royal Thai fare for 37 years continues to honour tradition, albeit with a modern twist in its new dishes.
You can still expect signatures such as the peek gai sod dai (wings stuffed with minced chicken, S$26) and goong phad pong kari (deep-fried king prawns in a special curry sauce, S$56).
But you’ll want to save space for the all-new miang pla tod (deep-fried seabass on lotus petals, S$22), as well as the deeply comforting massmanen kaeh ( tender lamb shank in a fragrant curry, S$32) — with such good nosh, we can clearly see why it has stood the test of time!
8. York Hotel’s Penang Hawkers’ Fare
Penang, Malaysia is a common pitstop for foodies, with its rich culinary scene and delectable offerings. It may only be an hour away by plane from Singapore, but if you’d rather not deal with travelling during the year-end peak season, there’s an easier way out.
York Hotel Singapore in Orchard is bringing back its widely popular Penang Hawkers’ Fare, from December 19 to January 4, 2026, at the cosy White Rose Cafe. (Yes, that’s starting tomorrow!)
Priced from a very affordable S$38 for adults (and S$23 for children) on weekdays, the a la carte buffet dishes up Penang hawker classics such as oyster omelette, Penang laksa, Penang prawn mee, char kway teow, and even nasi lemak with inch kabin (a nyonya-style deep-fried chicken).
It’s not just the savouries — York Hotel is also serving up sweet treats such as ice kachang and chendol, great for quenching your thirst in sunny and humid Singapore. Just writing all of this whet our appetites, and we’re sure you’ll feel the same, so get booking because we hear spots fill up real quick!
Hungry for more eats? Check out the new Yunnan-Guizhou-Sichuan restaurant Golden Chopsticks at Tampines and the ‘gram-worthy Fernweh cafe at Chinatown.
Shannon has the taste buds of a grandmother and perpetually struggles with a food coma.
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