New Openings in Singapore: January 2026
Singapore is home to a thriving culinary scene and there’s no shortage of food options and new openings on the block each month.
As the new year unfolds, a wave of hot-new F&B brands has landed in town, with a good mix of brand-new concepts, but also well-known names from overseas. This month’s line-up includes Hong Kong’s Elephant Grounds debuting in Singapore, and Jakarta’s Ryokudo with its hearty donburi rice bowls here.
So, if you’re a self-professed foodie — just like us — and love exploring new openings in Singapore, you’ll want to save this guide for our monthly updates on the newest F&B openings on our shore.
New openings in Singapore: January 2026
1. Ryokudo Singapore
Originating from Jakarta, Ryokudo has touched down in Singapore at Far East Square, with a sumptuous line-up of donburi rice bowls. This marks the brand’s second overseas location, after Guangzhou, China.
Its CBD outlet offers a full dine-in experience, with warm wooden accents and homely touches, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of “wabi-sabi”.
Of the seven donburi options on the menu, the premium koma don (S$23.90) stands out with its generous medley of tender beef cubes, salmon, unagi, tamago (egg), ikura (salmon roe), and tobiko (flying fish roe). Those who love fiery items should opt for the spicy gyudon (S$16.90), with beef short plate slices tossed in a housemade chilli blend, caramelised onions, and spring onions.
This is everything you need to know about Ryokudo Singapore.
2. Medusa Osteria Romano by Fortuna
Following the opening of Fortuna Terraza along Craig road last September, the team, who is also behind beloved Italian spot Fortuna, is keeping the momentum going with Medusa Osteria Romana at South Beach.
Touted as Singapore’s maiden Roman restaurant, this all-new restaurant dials things up with a bold, all-red interior that’s made for the ‘gram. Named Medusa, it pivots from the familiar Neapolitan and Sicilian flavours that Fortuna is best known for, and instead zeros in on the bold, rustic cooking of the Italian capital of Rome.
Medusa’s menu runs deep, with 40 dishes to offer. Highlights include the deep-fried burrata fritta (S$26), the caserecce (S$35), a fusion of three classic pasta sauces — cacio e pepe, carbonara, and amatriciana — as well as the Margherita-esque pomodoro & ciccia (S$30) pizza, albeit with a Roman-style, crunch-forward twist.
3. Gyusei Gyukatsu Wagyu-Steakhouse
Launched by the team behind halal steak concepts such as Tomahawk King: Steakhouse & Grill and Charr’d, Gyusei Gyukatsu Wagyu-Steakhouse is its latest foray. The North Bridge Road restaurant focuses on high-end gyukatsu, with breaded beef cutlets served rare and finished on a tabletop grill.
All of Gyusei’s mains are presented as set meals, with free-flow Japanese rice, cabbage salad, and a miso soup to boot. Besides an array of beef cuts, such as ribeye, striploin, and tenderloin, there’s also a premium seafood set (S$39) featuring salmon, unagi (freshwater eel), ebi (shrimp), and soft-shell crab, alongside two vegetarian sets.
Our favourites included the A5 ribeye set (120g, S$69), which stands out for its rich, buttery flavour, while the A5 wagyu tenders (S$28) surprised us in its own way. If you want to try the latter, do note it is only available in limited quantities each day.
4. The Velvet Cut
Another halal steakhouse worth bookmarking is The Velvet Cut in Joo Chiat, which spotlights wood-fired, dry-aged beef. It’s opened by homegrown Muslim-owned F&B collective The Malayan Council, led by founder Mohamad Hafiz Alkhatib.
Its intimate, moody red-velvet space makes for an alluring spot for cosy date nights and memorable celebrations with your loved ones.
Carnivore lovers ought to try the rich and indulgent bone marrow (S$21), before moving on to the oak wood-fired New York strip (S$54). If you have room to spare, the hot-smoked veal mafaldine (S$28), enriched with an anchovy-tomato sauce, makes for a satisfying follow-up, while the Milo tiramisu (S$12) delivers a sweet finish.
5. Taco Liberation Co.
Who says blind boxes are just for plushies and toys? The new Taco Liberation Co. at Amoy Street Food Centre is serving up taco with a twist — its taco selections are essentially just like “blind boxes” or mystery sets that come in under S$10.
There’s no fixed menu, and what lands on your plate depends on the mood of the couple running the stall, which makes every visit a fun and intriguing experience. Prices start from S$5.90 for two veggie tacos, with nothing going over S$8.90, which gets you a three-taco set.
While the line-up changes daily, you can still expect a solid selection of meat and vegetarian options with inventive fillings, such as Coke chicken, kimchi pork, bak kut teh chicken, curry powder cauliflower, and even gochujang mushroom.
6. The Fresh Pasta
If you appreciate freshly made pasta at wallet-friendly prices, you’ll want to make a stop at The Fresh Pasta at CapitaSpring’s Market Street Food Centre.
Here, prices range from S$6 to just over S$11. While a tad pricey for hawker standards, it’s a small price to pay for freshly made pasta, and when you consider the care that goes into making its spaghetti and tagliatelle from scratch. You can also look forward to more handmade varieties in the coming months.
The Fresh Pasta dishes up an assortment of cold, classic, and fusion pasta creations, but some highlights for us were its cereal prawn aglio olio (S$10.50), a clever spin on the familiar favourite, and its mentaiko salmon carbonara (S$11.50).
Here’s our reviewer’s take on The Fresh Pasta.
7. Wild Honey Pie
Best known for its affordably priced patisserie bakes, with prices starting below S$2, hawker bakery Cat in the Hat at Golden Mile Food Centre has unveiled a new weekend-only concept known as Wild Honey Pie at The Promenade @ Pelikat in Hougang.
This fresh-new venture showcases naturally leavened bread — a sourdough-style approach that uses natural yeast water fermented with fruits, resulting in a more fragrant and subtly tangy loaf.
At Wild Honey Pie, you can look forward to new and exclusive items, such as its ham & cheese jalapeno pain suisse (S$4.80) and the red wine baguette with cranberry, walnut, and cream cheese (S$4), in addition to Cat in the Hat’s much-loved bakes, including financiers (S$2.80) and madeleines (S$1.70).
8. Puny Platypus Coffee — Pelikat
If you’re already planning a visit to Wild Honey Pie, then kill two birds with one stone with Puny Platypus Coffee, a cosy caffeine pitstop tucked in the same building.
Run by seasoned barista Zac Tan, who brings a decade of coffee expertise, including time at Atlas Coffeehouse, Puny Platypus Coffee began as a home-based venture in Hougang. While it has expanded into a brick-and-mortar setup at The Promenade @ Pelikat, its original home-based cafe still runs monthly, subject to schedule changes.
Don’t miss out on the smooth Mont Blanc (S$6), an iced long black topped with creamy sea salt foam and fresh orange zest. The iced earl grey Cloud (S$5), with the same savoury foam, is just as velvety and great for those who prefer tea over coffee.
9. Elephant Grounds
Attention all cafe-hoppers: Hong Kong’s famous Elephant Grounds has arrived at Guoco Midtown in Bugis, complete with a spacious indoor area and a pet-friendly al fresco space.
Since its launch in 2013, the brand has expanded to eight outlets within Hong Kong. The Singapore outpost is its third international outlet, after two in Manila, and is one of only two branches, across the three countries, with an in-house bakery.
Coffee lovers can enjoy the classics here, or even try something different such as the exclusive Bulletproof (S$8.50), which brings together coffee, butter and coconut oil. For sweets, make a beeline for the banoffee croissant (S$6), a delightful mash-up of toasty coffee and sweet banana notes, as well as the doughnuts (S$5).
For something heartier, dig into comfort bites such as the smoked salmon Benedict (S$20) and the fish fillet sando (S$22), which reminds us a little of McDonald’s iconic fish burger.
10. Big Mouth Bakehouse
If you were one of those left shell-shocked after halal-certified Fluff Bakery at North Bridge Road announced its closure last year after an impressive 12-year run, good news, it’s sort of back. The team behind Fluff have started Big Mouth Bakehouse at Wisma Geylang Serai.
This new iteration serves more than just sweets, which Fluff was well-known for, introducing a stronger line-up of savoury dishes, weekend specials, and familiar crowd-pleasers such as cookies.
Highlights include the Thai beef salad (S$12.50), starring housemade focaccia with minced beef and fresh greens, and the laksa mayo heirloom tomato (S$7) flatbreadm but sweet tooths won’t feel shortchanged either, with Fluff’s iconic desserts still on the menu.
There’s the dulce de leche banana cream pie (S$8.50) and the Basque burnt cheesecake (S$8.50), best enjoyed with speciality coffee brand Penny University’s beverages to wash all of these down.
11. Creamie Sippies — Jewel Changi Airport
Matcha connoisseur will most likely know of Creamie Sippies, the matcha concept that went viral for loading a hefty 8g of matcha powder into all of its green-tea drinks — far more than the usual 2g to 4g you’ll find elsewhere.
Well, that virality is clearly bringing the brand places with it opening two outlets (at Jalan Bukit Merah and Keong Saik) within a year, and a third space at Jewel Changi Airport soon after.
Beyond its popular favourites such as the strawberry matcha latte (S$9.90) and banana pudding matcha latte (S$9.90), the Jewel Changi outlet serves up some new matcha and coffee creations. Look out for locally inspired newcomers such as the matcha-C peng (S$9.90), gula melaka hojicha latte (S$10.50), and even two nitro-infused drinks.
Drinks aside, the brand is also serving up good at Jewel, with sweet and savoury items such as Hainanese Chix pie (S$15.90), inspired by our iconic chicken rice, and the dulce de leche banoffee pie (S$13.90).
Check out what’s new at Creamie Sippies at Jewel Changi Airport.
12. Tea Dot
Tengah residents, the next time someone throws shade at your ’hood, be sure to remind them that it’s also home to the all-new Tea Dot — a unique tea spot serving herbal brews and single-origin teas on tap.
Helmed by homegrown coffee manufacturer Tan Lee Et Food Industry, Tea Dot is the brand’s first-ever foray into tea, with the goal of shaking up the bubble-tea scene with a healthier, modern twist on milk tea and herbal drinks.
The menu features seven herbal tea (S$4.90) options, brewed fresh in-store daily and served at a standard sweetness level, alongside a rotating selection of six single-origin teas (from S$2.90), with only three available each day. There’s even handcrafted gelato (S$4.90 for a single scoop) if tea isn’t quite your vibe.
With plenty to explore, you certainly can’t go wrong with the snow pear fungus tea that comes with complimentary housemade peach gum, the luo han guo monk fruit tea with grass jelly, and the indulgent Nutella cookie gelato.
13. Chagee — Suntec City
Fresh off its wildly successful Hello Kitty collaboration, the ever-popular Chinese tea brand Chagee has unveiled a new outlet at Suntec City, also its first kid-friendly concept in Singapore.
What sets this outlet apart is the thoughtful design woven into every corner. Rounded edges make the space safer for little ones on the move, while interactive elements — such as a motion-based digital screen and flip-and-turn wall tiles — encourage play and exploration. There’re bean bags and sofa seating as well, inviting energetic children to climb, lounge, and roam freely.
While there are no outlet-exclusive drinks introduced, the family-centric experience alone makes this Chagee branch worth a visit, especially if you need to keep the kids occupied.
Hungry for more eats? Read more about this Hougang hawker stall’s unconventional take on pizza and our Lentor Modern food guide.
Shannon has the taste buds of a grandmother and perpetually struggles with a food coma.
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