New bites & sips to check out in Singapore in May 2026

With the weather swinging between unforgiving heat and sudden downpours, May seems like the kind of month that nudges you indoors — or straight into the nearest air-conditioned mall.

But hey, if you’re going to take shelter anyway, you might as well make it count by making a beeline for cafes, restaurants, and bars and clock in a meal or two. 

This month’s lineup of new menus spans the full spectrum, from durian-centric treats, limited-time pop-ups, refreshed menus, and CBD lunch spots. 

Who says only new spots are worth checking out? These are some of our top new menu picks for May:

1. Yakiniku-Go’s campfire grill menu

If your ideal meal involves dipping, mixing, grilling, and putting together your own flavour combinations, Yakiniku-Go’s new campfire grill menu might be right up your alley. Known for its affordable yakiniku sets and tabletop grilling, the brand is now leaning even further into the fun, interactive side of dining with a new campfire-inspired menu — available till August 3.

The lineup spans campfire-inspired mains, snacks, and desserts, with some standouts such as its bacon & scallop ajillo (S$12.80), where bacon-wrapped scallops are served in a rich garlic chilli oil with baguette for dipping. If you love putting your food together, the grilled pork bun (S$4.90) comes with its own sandwich press, so diners can butter and toast the buns themselves, too. 

As with all good campfires, Yakiniku-Go’s new menu also features nostalgic, classic desserts such as s’mores (S$2.50) and classic banana & chocolate (S$4.80), both gooey and comforting.

Check out what else you can get from Yakiniku-Go’s new campfire grill menu.

2. Fico’s pasta pop-up at New Bahru

You no longer have to head to East Coast Park for a taste of Fico’s pasta — for now, at least. Popular Italian concept Fico brings its Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded, Puglian-inspired fare to New Bahru’s newest Factory Block with a three-month pasta pop-up running till July 28.

Designed as a more stripped-back, city-friendly extension of Fico’s rustic Italian cooking philosophy, the menu keeps things intentionally straightforward: Four handmade pastas, all under S$20, and served within a communal dining hall.

Standouts include the rich and deeply savoury tagliatelle (S$18) with beef ragu and Parmigiano, alongside the bucatini alla gricia (S$16), punchy with guanciale, pepper, and pecorino. There’s also the linguine (S$18) with pesto and prawns if you’re looking for something light, fresh, and fragrant.

Read on what to expect at Fico’s pop-up at New Bahru.

3. Bouillon by Les Ducs lunch concept

This one’s for the working crowd looking to switch up their usual weekday lunch rotation. Bouillon by Les Ducs is a new lunch concept by French restaurant Les Ducs at Club Street, known for its relaxed, contemporary take on French cuisine. 

Bouillion takes over midday service with a menu inspired by the Parisian bouillon tradition — dining built around comforting classics and accessible prices. The concept runs from Monday to Saturday, between 12pm to 3pm, with everything priced under S$50 and no service charge. The lineup is concise but well-considered, spanning broths, pastas, and hearty mains. 

You can expect dishes such as the le bouillon Les Ducs (S$10), a savoury chicken broth with vegetables and French noodles — a simple but well-crafted dish. For something richer, the confit duck leg, saute potatoes (S$22) delivers crisp skin and tender meat that falls apart easily.

For those with room to spare, the snails, garlic & parsley butter (from S$11 for six) is also worth ordering — especially with a side of sourdough to mop up every last bit of herb butter.

Read more about the lunch concept at Ann Siang Hill’s shophouse.

4. Skirt Restaurant’s refreshed menu

Skirt Restaurant at Sentosa Cove, known for its robust beef steaks, has refreshed its menu recently, but its signature fire-led cooking and dry-ageing techniques remain its focus. If you’re not a steak person, the restaurant also excels at aged seafood and poultry, often grilling its proteins over charcoal, almond wood, and hickory smoke for added depth and complexity.

Skirt’s menu introduces a wide range of new dishes — spanning seafood, pork, and vegetable ones. Steak lovers can look forward to rotating dry-aged cuts from Skirt’s steak board, such as the dry-aged David Blackmore Rohnes T-bone (S$36/100g), loved for its tenderloin’s tenderness and fat-to-meat ratio. 

There’s also the Sanchoku wagyu picanha (S$78), a juicy butcher’s cut that impresses with its flavourful, juicy profile.

Other highlights include the grilled Fremantle octopus (S$38) with ‘nduja aioli, green goddess dressing, and squid ink sauce, and the reliable charred hispi cabbage (S$18) — cooked in seaweed butter, charred over binchotan, and topped with onion soubise (a French sauce of butter, onions, and cream) and pecorino.

Here’s what to expect from the Skirt Restaurant’s new fire-led menu.

5. Sushisamba’s refreshed menu

Sushisamba Singapore has refreshed its menu for the first time in two years since it first opened, bringing a handful of seasonal crowd favourites into its permanent lineup — all while keeping its signature Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian flavours. Located on the 52nd floor of Capital Tower, the restaurant remains big on shared plates, lively meals, and skyline views.

The menu sees new sushi, seafood, and vegetarian plates, with a personal favourite being the seafood seviche (S$34), a bright mix of scallop, prawn, octopus, and calamari in a citrusy pineapple leche de tigre (pineapple tiger’s milk) that’s especially refreshing. The grilled sea bass (S$69) paired with smoky red pepper aji amarillo sauce is also impressive, with its crisp skin and flaky flesh.

The chefs highly recommend the miso eggplant (S$18) — glazed in a deeply savoury sauce layered with roasted Chinese garlic ginger oil, tomato fondue, and tomato ponzu — and we can easily see why.

Those who love Sushisamba’s experiential dining offerings, such as its vibrant Copacabana brunches (from S$160 per person) with samba dancers and free-flow food, fret not, it still takes place! Its wallet-friendly business set lunches (from S$48) are also still available!

Read on to find out what else is on Sushisamba’s expanded menu.

6. Origin Grill’s refreshed menu

S$28 steak at a luxury hotel grillhouse? Yes, you heard that right! Origin Grill at Shangri-La Singapore is offering that and more in its refreshed menu, which features a line-up that feels a little more accessible than what you’d typically expect.

Helmed by chef de cuisine Simon Bell, the restaurant continues to centre its cooking around strong grilling techniques, while weaving Mediterranean influences throughout the menu.

The 200g flank steak (S$28) remains the clear headline order — a leaner cut served medium rare with hand-cut fries and aged port wine jus that punches above its price point.

Beyond steaks, there’s enough variety to make the menu feel less one-note. The foie gras toast (S$36) features crispy brioche with orange marmalade and balsamic for a well-balanced richness, while the sriracha fried prawns (S$19) deliver juicy, crunchy bites coated in an addictive spicy mayo. If you still have room for dessert, end with the chocolate lava cake (S$14), served with hazelnut gelato.

Read on to find out what we had to say about the Shangri-La grillhouse’s new menu.

7. Prego’s 40th anniversary lunch menu

Prego, one of Singapore’s longest-running Italian restaurants located at Fairmont Singapore, turns 40 this year — and it’s marking the occasion with a limited-time anniversary two-course set menu at S$40, offering a more value-for-money way to experience the restaurant.

Diners can choose from a selection of six starters and nine mains — each dish on this special menu is tagged to a specific year in the restaurant’s history, tracing the restaurant’s evolution through its food, over the decades.

We loved the prosciutto e melone starter, which pairs a flavourful 18-month Parma ham with Italian cantaloupe to keep things light. There’s also the insalata di cesare with marinated white anchovies and crispy bacon, delivering a sharper and more savoury profile. 

From the mains selection, we enjoyed the casarecce alle costine e tartufo, a rich pasta coated in 24-hour braised short rib ragout, mascarpone, and seasonal truffle that clings onto every pasta. 

Here’s what we had at Prego’s anniversary lunch menu.

8. Durian Air Laboratory by Ms Durian

Ms Durian is kicking off durian season early, ahead of Singapore’s usual June peak, with its seventh anniversary celebrations. As part of its festivities, the durian specialist is hosting a quirky Durian Air Laboratory pop-up that runs till June 30. Expect interactive installations and canned “durian air”, as well as a limited-edition menu built around the premium mao shan wang durian by the durian specialist concept.

The limited-edition menu’s highlights include the MSW durian mille-feuille (S$14.80), a flaky French pastry with durian cream, and the MSW durian charcoal bomb (S$13.80), which pairs warm fried yam pastry with cold durian ice cream.

The Sweeter Course (S$42), portioned for two, is also worth trying. It’s a durian-inspired tea set served on a three-tiered stand with bite-sized treats such as durian kaya churros, baby durian craquelin, durian macarons, and durian cheese mousse.

And yes, the canned durian air is exactly what it sounds like: Take home the aroma of mao shan wang in a can — a tongue-in-cheek souvenir for durian lovers, or a prank gift for unsuspecting friends.

Read more about our experience at the Durian Air Laboratory pop-up.

9. Goodwood Park Hotel’s durian dessert buffet

Durian lovers seeking something more reliable, listen up: Goodwood Park Hotel returns with its annual Durian Fiesta, bringing back its popular durian dessert buffet alongside takeaway treats and new merch. 

This year, the buffet features a wider mix of playful live stations and new buffet-exclusive creations — including the interesting D24 durian taco that’s compelling enough to warrant a second bite. It runs from now till August 9 at the hotel’s Coffee Lounge, and is priced from S$68 per adult and S$45 per child.

Buffet highlights include the fluffy Japanese souffle pancake with D24 durian ice cream and the D24 tiramisu sphere with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, and rich durian filling. Our favourite, though, is the D24 durian pandan coconut roll — light, creamy, and fragrant.

Read more on Goodwood Park Hotel’s durian buffet spread here.

For more ideas on what to eat, read on our Golden Mile Food Centre and Cuppage Plaza food guides.