New openings in Singapore: January 2025

By Shannon Yap January 31, 2025
New openings in Singapore: January 2025
Photos, clockwise from left: Evan Mua/HungryGoWhere, Abdul Rahim Anwar/HungryGoWhere, Sarah Chua/HungryGoWhere

Singapore is home to a thriving culinary scene and there’s no shortage of food options and new openings here each month. 

As we start the year off, we say hello to some hot new F&B brands in town, which some completely brand-new and some well-known names from overseas: There’s Japan’s famous yakiniku chain, Yakiniku Gyubei, Kyoto’s popular 2050 Coffee, new Spanish tapas spot Vino Tinto, and much more!

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 places to dine on our shore. 

New openings in Singapore: January 2025

1. Yakiniku Gyubei

New January openings
Photo: Evan Mua/HungryGoWhere

A pioneer of the head-to-tail yakiniku concept in Japan, Yakiniku Gyubei has opened its first overseas store right here in Singapore and is the perfect spot to be for those who love their beef and yakiniku. 

Expect as many as 24 wagyu cuts, from classics (such as short ribs and tenderloin) to lesser-seen intriguing cuts, such as ichibo (rump cap) and uchimono (inner thigh). 

Its sister concept Shabu Shabu Sumire-An — an all-you-can-eat concept with free-flow meats and vegetables — has also opened next to Yakiniku Gyubei’s 100AM store, so you have options if you want something more soupy! 

Here’s what you should try at Yakiniku Gyubei and Shabu Shabu Sumire-An.

2. Vino Tinto

New January openings
Photo: Sarah Chua/HungryGoWhere

Looking for a vibey wine and tapas spot to loosen up after clocking off work? Vino Tinto is a new Spanish concept at the lobby of One Raffles Quay that serves up delectable Spanish fare as well as plenty of — you guessed it — vino or wine. 

Helmed by the husband-wife duo behind Canchita Peruvian Cuisine and Tinto Spanish Restaurant at Dempsey, Vino Tinto’s menu sports more than 30 tapas plates. There, you’ll find Tinto’s well-loved tostas ramona (“crystal” bread with burrata and anchovies, S$24), its hearty paellas, as well as plenty of new items, together with a wide selection of wine and drinks.

Here’s our take on the new Vino Tinto.

3. Claypot Daddy

New January openings
Photo: Abdul Rahim Anwar/HungryGoWhere

The next time you’re at Changi Airport looking for something hearty, make a beeline for Claypot Daddy at Terminal 2. This claypot specialist serves up a tantalising selection of over 30 claypot dishes from just S$6.90 nett.

An all-new concept by Shawn Lim, restaurateur and executive director of Penang Culture, Claypot Daddy is inspired by his young daughter who enjoys non-spicy food. Great for families and non-spice lovers, Claypot Daddy’s menu features a plethora of family-friendly claypot and hotplate dishes that’ll go down well with everyone. 

Here’s what we tried at Claypot Daddy.

4. Bee Hoe Coffee

New January openings
Photo: Evan Mua/HungryGoWhere

If you’re someone who enjoys seeking out quaint, under-the-radar, cafes, then Bee Hoe Coffee at Joo Chiat might just be the place for you. It’s a new back-alley cafe serving not just espresso-based drinks, but speciality Vietnamese egg coffee, too. 

Its coffee is brewed with coffee beans from the co-owner’s family farm in Vietnam, so it’s nothing short of authentic. 

Check out Bee Hoe Coffee’s space and menu.

5. Lavi Tapas Bar

New January openings
Photo: Sarah Chua/HungryGoWhere

Many of us would have heard the buzz about Kada at Maxwell, but have you heard of its new tapas spot Lavi Tapas Bar, a vibey Mexican tapas spot located right next to the building’s entrance?

Started by the same folks behind Lavi Taco at Chinatown, Lavi Tapas Bar pays homage to the founder Edmund’s love for Mexican fare and fusion cuisine. On its menu you’ll see tacos, as well as unique tapas dishes with a touch of contemporary flair. 

Don’t miss out on its delectable gram-worthy tapas and big plates, such as the eye-catching tomato stracciatella (S$21), as well as Lavi’s famous birria tacos. 

We visited Lavi Tapas Bar, and these are what we tried.

6. SugarBelly

New January openings
Photo: Ravin Thiruchelvam/HungryGoWhere

Starting out as a pop-up shop in 2023, SugarBelly has now opened its first-ever physical store at Jewel Changi Airport

Founded by 22-year-old Alexan Tang, SugarBelly’s savoury mochi doughnuts and matcha on tap has been all over social media — a testament to Alexan’s hard work and grit over the past two years. 

Here’s everything you need to know about SugarBelly and Alexan’s journey.

7. 2050 Coffee

New January openings
Photo: Evan Mua/HungryGoWhere

It’s clear matcha’s all the rage now, on tap or not. For those who love their fuss-free conveniences, there’s a new kid on the block that serves up matcha and coffee on tap: 2050 Coffee at Beach Road, next to Haji Lane.

Hailing from Tokyo, 2050 Coffee is the latest brainchild by Kurasu, Japan’s renowned speciality coffee brand. With its futuristic sleek interior, automated taps and sustainable sourcing methods, 2050 Coffee is said to be the future of coffee — you’ll need to visit to see what’s all that hype about!

We checked out 2050 Coffee and here’s what to get there.

8. Modu

New January openings
Photo: Sarah Chua/HungryGoWhere

This might just be the spot to warm the cockles of your heart on a rainy day — Modu is a new Korean ginseng chicken soup speciality restaurant at Mandarin Gallery that serves up not just one, but six different types of ginseng chicken soups. 

It’s started by the folks behind another Korean spot in the same mall — Drim Korean Steak House, which is also well-known for its authentic dishes as well as handmade buckwheat noodles, so you can be sure of the quality here, too. 

Check what we loved about Modu Singapore here.

For the latest eats, read more about Sushi Zushi, the new sushi bar at Funan, and Beijing’s popular yakitori specialist Yakitori One at Suntec City

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Shannon has the taste buds of a grandmother and perpetually struggles with a food coma.

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