New bites & sips to check out in Singapore in July 2026
- 1. Yue at Aloft’s affordable weekday semi-buffet
- 2. Bangkok Jam’s Thai buffet from S$19.90
- 3. Haidilao Singapore’s coriander series
- 4. Sip Sip’s refreshed brunch menu
- 5. Awfully Chocolate’s weekend brunch at Katong
- 6. Kou Teppan omakase promotions
- 7. One-Michelin-starred Marguerite’s new menu
- 8. KFC’s limited-time Curry x Sambal items
- 9. McDonald’s x Old Chang Kee collaboration
- 10. Chagee’s limited-edition tea and collectibles series with Tate
1. Yue at Aloft’s affordable weekday semi-buffet
A meal in a hotel doesn’t usually come to mind when you’re after an affordable weekday lunch, but Yue at Aloft — a Chinese restaurant in Aloft Singapore Novena — is changing that with its new weekday semi-buffet. It’s a place known for its approachable zi char with contemporary touches.
Yue’s latest offering starts from just S$15.90 for lunch. It is available on weekdays from 12pm to 2.30pm, and includes free-flow salad, desserts, jasmine rice, and one zi char main from a choice of 10 dishes.
If you’re dropping by for dinner instead, the menu (S$19.90 per person) is available from 6pm to 10pm on Monday to Thursday, with a minimum of two diners. It gets you a more extensive spread — free-flow salad, soup of the day, keropok, desserts such as homemade beancurd, plus one zi char main from 15 options (with dinner-exclusive dishes).
A menu highlight is the sweet & sour monkey head — the mushroom’s delicate, with an almost fish-like texture that works brilliantly with the glossy sweet-and-sour glaze. If you’re after something heartier, the spring onion & ginger sliced beef (S$2 top-up) is another standout, with exceptionally tender beef slices coated in an aromatic ginger-scallion sauce. An impressive dish lies in the dinner options: Duck leg confit, where tender, juicy duck is paired with a rich, savoury kung pao sauce that’s more deeply caramelised than spicy.
2. Bangkok Jam’s Thai buffet from S$19.90
Bangkok Jam has been serving approachable Thai favourites in Singapore for close to two decades, and it’s marking its 19th anniversary with an 80-minute weekday buffet that’s hard to ignore.
The buffet, which starts at S$19.90, is available Mondays to Fridays from 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm till closing. It features unlimited access to a self-service spread alongside cooked-to-order signature dishes. Diners can top up S$7 for access to the premium buffet (with a minimum of two diners) to add premium mains, drinks, and desserts.
The khao soi pork ribs noodle is a must-order here, with a rich, comforting curry broth and a satisfying mix of soft and crispy noodles. We’d also go for the premium tier just for the steamed seabass with chilli & lime, with the silky fish drenched in a punchy, tangy sauce that’s excellent with rice, as well as the smoky, juicy moo ping (grilled pork skewers), all of which are available free-flow.
We say: The premium upgrade feels well worth the extra S$7.
3. Haidilao Singapore’s coriander series
Coriander is one of the most polarising herbs out there — and popular hotpot chain Haidilao Singapore is fully (and controversially) leaning into it with some dedicated, limited-time offerings.
The coriander series is available at all Haidilao outlets, and stars an extra coriander soup base (S$12) that tastes lighter and more balanced than its striking green appearance suggests, before it develops into a more herbaceous flavour as it simmers. Those firmly in the coriander camp can dial things up with fresh coriander (from S$4). To wash it all down, try the Love at First Sip (S$7.80) — a surprisingly smooth and sweet coriander cocktail.
If you order any item from the series, you can also snap a photo with Haidilao’s playful “Coriander Lover Honour Certificate” — a fun, tongue-in-cheek memento for those who wear their love for the herb like a badge of honour.
4. Sip Sip’s refreshed brunch menu
The CBD might not be the first place you’d go to for a weekend brunch, but Sip Sip is giving us a reason to come back. For the first time since opening in October last year, the laidback cafe and bar, located beside OCBC Centre, is welcoming diners on Saturdays.
The brunch menu is available from Mondays to Saturdays until 5pm, and blends its brunch favourites with four new menu items. Meanwhile, its popular staples such as its iberico pork jowl flatbread remain available.
Of its new offerings, the beef pastrami grilled cheese sandwich (S$24) is a top pick, layering smoky pastrami and gooey emmental between crisp sourdough, with sharp mustard and gherkins cutting through the richness. We’d also recommend the mortadella tartine (S$17), a loaded take on avocado toast topped with creamy stracciatella, guacamole, and chilli crisp for a satisfying mix of richness and spice. If you’re after something sweet, the stack French toast (S$20) features thick, custardy shokupan with a peanut butter-filled centre.
5. Awfully Chocolate’s weekend brunch at Katong
If you’ve only ever associated Awfully Chocolate with rich chocolate cakes, its weekend brunch buffet might surprise you. This popular spread has a wide savoury selection, proving there’s plenty more to look forward to here than just its dessert — and this month, there’s been some new additions.
The weekend brunch buffet (S$38) is available every weekend and public holiday, from 10am to 3pm. Diners get 90 minutes to enjoy more than 25 dishes, desserts, drinks, and a brunch-special main. If you have kids, children under 10 years old can dine at S$16, which makes this a great weekend thing to do for families.
The signature chocolate raclette crepe, where warm, velvety chocolate is scraped straight from a heated wheel over a crepe, remains the undisputed highlight. But its new savoury additions thoroughly impressed us, too. The beef bourguignon features fork-tender beef in a deeply savoury red wine gravy, served with buttery mashed potatoes for a hearty plate, while the mushroom mille feuille is a crispy, flaky pastry that gives way to a rich mushroom duxelles packed with earthy umami.
6. Kou Teppan omakase promotions
If you’ve always associated omakase with sushi, Kou Teppan at Great World offers a refreshing change of pace. The Japanese restaurant specialises in teppanyaki omakase, where chefs prepare each course live on the teppan grill.
It’s now making the experience far more accessible with its new rolling omakase promotion. The bigger your group, the more you save — with discounts ranging from 20% off for two diners to 50% off for groups of five. This brings its three-course lunch (U.P. S$39.90) down to as low as S$19.95 per person, while the more elaborate nine-course dinner (U.P. S$99.90) starts at S$49.95.
Highlights include the A5 wagyu brioche bite, where juicy wagyu, a rich demi-glace, and shaved cheese come together in a decadent mini burger. The foie gras with Nimono (available for a S$9.90 top-up) is another standout where seared foie gras with crisp, caramelised edges is balanced by tender simmered daikon and a bright raspberry sauce that cuts through its richness. There’s also the Kou Teppan’s signature Ultimate wagyu garlic fried rice — fragrant, deeply savoury, and even more indulgent with the optional ikura “kobore-style” (S$9.90) add-on.
7. One-Michelin-starred Marguerite’s new menu
A Michelin-starred meal doesn’t come cheap, but Marguerite sweetens the deal with something few fine-dining restaurants can offer: Complimentary entry to the Flower Dome and a buggy ride through Gardens by the Bay.
One-Michelin-starred Marguerite, helmed by chef Michael Wilson, has launched a new menu spotlighting modern Australian fare with ingredients sourced across the country. A four-course lunch starts from S$148, while those looking for a more indulgent experience can opt for its seven-course Signature tasting menu from S$288.
The 2GR full blood wagyu sirloin 9+ (available with a S$38 top-up) is a splurge worth considering, with a charcoal-grilled wagyu that is buttery tender and finished with a fragrant Sarawak pepper jus that ties everything together.
Another highlight for us was the Spencer Gulf kingfish crudo, where dry-aged kingfish is paired with crunchy golden beetroot and a creamy buttermilk dressing for a dish that’s light, vibrant, and full of texture. End it on a high with the strawberry gum vacherin, a dessert of strawberry gum gelato, Chantilly cream, and crisp meringue for a fragrant but balanced sweetness.
8. KFC’s limited-time Curry x Sambal items
KFC Singapore has always been all about playful local-inspired specials, and its latest National Day launch sees this through. Its limited-time Curry x Sambal series is available till August 18, and brings together familiar Singaporean flavours: Curry, sambal, and roti prata — across four new menu items.
The curry x sambal Zinger (from S$8.10) is the star of the launch, replacing the usual burger buns with flaky roti prata to pair with KFC’s signature Zinger fillet, plus a side of curry for dipping.
For those who swear by KFC’s fried chicken, go for the curry x sambal chicken (from S$9.85), where two pieces of Hot & Crispy chicken are served alongside a roti prata, chicken curry, and sambal — perfect for mixing and matching each bite. If you’re after a snack instead, the roti prata with chicken curry (S$4.50) keeps things simple with two pieces of crispy prata and a curry with soft potato chunks.
The breakfast Curry Twister is also returning from July 22 to September 8. Those who purchase the Breakfast Platter Buddy Meal during this period get a free Milo plushie keychain that unfolds into a reusable bag, available while stocks last!
9. McDonald’s x Old Chang Kee collaboration
Few snacks are as nostalgic as an Old Chang Kee curry puff, which is why its collaboration with McDonald’s Singapore feels like a natural fit for its National Day celebrations. The limited-time menu celebrates Old Chang Kee’s 70th anniversary with curry-inspired burgers, fries, and desserts, while exclusive collectibles roll out throughout the month.
The curry potato chicken burger (from S$9.20) is the clear highlight, cleverly reimagining Old Chang Kee’s iconic curry puff in burger form. It comes as a crispy chicken patty and fried egg sandwiched between potato bun, with warmly spiced curry potato filling that delivers all the nostalgic flavours.
If you prefer beef, the rendang curry beef burger (from S$9.50) — that’s only available from July 23 — comes slathered in a fragrant, rempah-forward rendang sauce with a gentle heat.
Pair it with the curry McShaker fries (from S$1.25 top-up) for an extra hit of Old Chang Kee’s signature curry flavour, or end the meal on a sweet note with the pineapple coconut pie (from S$1.80).
10. Chagee’s limited-edition tea and collectibles series with Tate
Chagee is blending fine art with tea in its latest partnership with Tate, the renowned British institution. The limited-time collection celebrates classic still-life paintings through three apple English breakfast tea drinks, all served in artwork-inspired packaging.
The lineup includes the apple English breakfast milk tea (from S$5.20), apple English breakfast brewed tea (from S$4.90), and apple English breakfast lemon tea (from S$5.20). Each drink features a floral apple English breakfast tea infused with delicate Fuji apple notes and built upon a five-tea blend of assam, lapsang souchong, Four Seasons Spring, Highland Qilan, and Golden Pekoe — all sourced from India, China and Taiwan.
Beyond the drinks, the partnership also includes a range of limited-edition collectibles, including an artist shawl, travel tag, umbrella and picnic mat — and you can get them via selected drink bundles, member redemptions, and spend-and-win promotions.
For more ideas on what to eat, read our guides on 12 stalls to try at Holland Village Market & Food Centre and 10 spots to eat at Tampines Mall.
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