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7 Buzzy New Restaurants & Cafés to Try in Singapore Right Now (2026)

Singapore's food scene never sits still — a fresh wave of openings has landed, from a Korean BBQ chain with 300+ outlets back home to a halal Japanese yakiniku-bento spot, Hangzhou comfort food in Katong, and a Winnie-the-Pooh high tea 70 floors up. Here are 7 new restaurants and cafés worth a trip right now (plus where to find them and what to order).

Jamie Tan28 June 20265 min read

Singapore's dining scene is on a roll — a fresh wave of restaurants and cafés has just opened across the island. We've rounded up 7 new spots worth trying right now, spanning Korean BBQ, halal Japanese bentos, Italian, Hangzhou comfort food, American fried chicken, Italian gelato and a sky-high themed high tea.

> Also just opened (and big enough for its own write-up): [Hikiniku to Come](/article/hikiniku-to-come-singapore-vivocity-hamburg-2026) — Tokyo's viral charcoal-grilled hamburg, now at VivoCity for a single $27.90 set.

Quick guide

New spot	Cuisine	Where
Obongzip	Korean BBQ	The Star Vista
NiKU iKU (halal)	Japanese grilled-meat bento	Our Tampines Hub
Casa Vostra	Italian pizza & pasta	Tampines Mall
Nai Nai Flavor	Hangzhou Chinese	i12 Katong
Planet Melmac	American fried chicken	Haji Lane
Freshio Gelato	Italian gelato	KADA Maxwell (CBD)
SKAI High Tea	Winnie-the-Pooh high tea	Swissôtel L70

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[7 Best 1-for-1 & Value Dining Deals in Singapore](/article/best-1-for-1-value-dining-deals-singapore-june-2026) — stretch the dining budget
[Best Singapore Promos & Deals This Month](/article/best-singapore-promos-deals-june-2026) — the running deals list

*Openings, menus, prices and hours are set by each venue and change often — confirm current details on the restaurant's official channels before heading down. Details compiled from Eatbook (Jun 2026) and venue listings. Cover and dish photos: stock (Pexels), illustrative — not the actual venues' dishes.*

Obongzip (The Star Vista) — Korean BBQ With a Cult Following

A household name in Korea with over 300 outlets, Obongzip has opened at The Star Vista in Buona Vista. Beyond the tabletop Korean BBQ, the showstopper is the XL Grilled Tteok ($28) — a palm-sized Korean rice cake, crispy outside and soft and chewy within, dusted with injeolmi (roasted soybean) powder and served with a honey dip. Go big with the Obongzip Special platter ($108++) for a group. Best for: a group K-BBQ night with a viral, shareable rice-cake centrepiece.

Photo: Pexels

NiKU iKU (Our Tampines Hub) — Halal Japanese Grilled-Meat Bentos

A genuinely useful opening: NiKU iKU at Our Tampines Hub is halal-certified and does Japanese yakiniku-style grilled meats in bento form — with boxes from just $7.80, plus a premium Gobo rice option. Halal yakiniku is still relatively uncommon, so this is a welcome, wallet-friendly addition for the east side. Dine-in or takeaway, daily till late. Best for: an affordable, inclusive Japanese meal the whole family can share.

Photo: Pexels

Casa Vostra (Tampines Mall) — Italian Pizza & Pasta

Crowd-pleasing Italian at Tampines Mall. Chef Luciano's Carbonara Spaghetti ($21++) is the signature — the proper Roman version (egg, pecorino, guanciale, black pepper, no cream) — alongside a line-up of 'Newpolitan' pizzas. Comfortable, easy and family-friendly, in a heartland mall that's easy to get to. Best for: a fuss-free Italian dinner or a weekend family pizza-and-pasta outing in the east.

Photo: Pexels

Nai Nai Flavor (i12 Katong) — Hangzhou Comfort Food

Hangzhou-style Chinese comfort food at i12 Katong, with prices that punch above their value. The Dongpo Pork — slow-braised pork belly — starts from just $8.80+, and the Youbu Chicken Rice Cake ($11.80+) is a hearty, homey signature. Think grandmother's-kitchen flavours done well and priced gently. Best for: a comforting, affordable Chinese meal in the east when you want something a little different from the usual zi char.

Photo: Pexels

Planet Melmac Chick 'N Chips (Haji Lane) — American Fried Chicken

A fun, retro-themed American fried-chicken joint on Haji Lane. Crispy fried chicken meals run $9.90–$15.90, with the house 'Cheesy Cosmos' sauce as the signature. The playful, photogenic space suits the Haji Lane crowd. One thing to note: its halal certification has been reported as pending, so if that matters for your group, confirm the current status with the outlet first. Best for: a casual, affordable fried-chicken fix while exploring Bugis/Haji Lane.

Photo: Pexels

Freshio Gelato (KADA Maxwell) — Italian Gelato in the CBD

A new Italian gelato spot inside KADA at Maxwell, handy for a CBD sweet-treat run. The Sicilian Pistachio ($6.80) is the one to get — rich and nutty — and the Pistachio Affogato ($12) pairs it with espresso for an afternoon pick-me-up. Best for: a quality gelato break around Tanjong Pagar / Maxwell, or an after-lunch dessert in the CBD.

Photo: Pexels

SKAI 'Tea with a Little Hunny' (Swissôtel L70) — Winnie-the-Pooh High Tea

For a special-occasion treat, SKAI on Level 70 of Swissôtel The Stamford is running a Winnie-the-Pooh-themed high tea, 'Tea with a Little Hunny' — honey-led sweets and savouries with a view, at $78++ for adults and $39++ for children. It's photogenic, kid-delighting and very Instagram-worthy, but premium and time-limited: it runs 1 June to 31 August 2026, daily 12:15pm–5:30pm. Reserve ahead. Best for: a birthday, a celebration, or a memorable parent-and-child afternoon up high.

Photo: Pexels

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of these new spots is the most family-friendly?

A few stand out for families. NiKU iKU at Our Tampines Hub does affordable, halal-certified Japanese grilled-meat bentos (from $7.80), so the whole family — including Muslim friends — can eat, and Our Tampines Hub has plenty for kids. Casa Vostra at Tampines Mall is easy crowd-pleasing pizza and pasta. And for a special-occasion treat, SKAI's 'Tea with a Little Hunny' Winnie-the-Pooh high tea has a dedicated child price ($39++) and very photogenic, kid-delighting plating — though it's a premium experience and runs only till 31 August 2026.

Are any of these new restaurants halal?

Yes — NiKU iKU at Our Tampines Hub is halal-certified, serving Japanese yakiniku-style grilled-meat bentos, which is still relatively rare for this cuisine. Planet Melmac Chick 'N Chips on Haji Lane has been reported as having its halal certification pending, so if that matters for your group, check the current status with the outlet before going rather than assuming. The other spots on this list (Korean BBQ, Italian, Hangzhou Chinese, gelato, hotel high tea) are not halal-certified as far as we know — always verify directly if it's important to you.

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7 Buzzy New Restaurants & Cafés to Try in Singapore Right Now (2026)

Quick guide

Eat well this week

Obongzip (The Star Vista) — Korean BBQ With a Cult Following

NiKU iKU (Our Tampines Hub) — Halal Japanese Grilled-Meat Bentos

Casa Vostra (Tampines Mall) — Italian Pizza & Pasta

Nai Nai Flavor (i12 Katong) — Hangzhou Comfort Food

Planet Melmac Chick 'N Chips (Haji Lane) — American Fried Chicken

Freshio Gelato (KADA Maxwell) — Italian Gelato in the CBD

SKAI 'Tea with a Little Hunny' (Swissôtel L70) — Winnie-the-Pooh High Tea

Frequently Asked Questions

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