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Some cities slow down with the heat. Singapore? It simply turns up the flame. This June, what's just opened isn't just a list, it's a map of the city's current obsessions.
From cult Taiwanese spice temples and Seoul's charcoal-grilled legends to French brasseries and rooftop escapes, these new restaurants and new bars in Singapore offer more than a meal, they offer momentum.
Whether you're staking out your next haunt or circling back to a favourite chef's comeback, here's a look at what just opened in Singapore.
Cudo
Modern Latin soul food hits Stanley Street with the launch of Cudo, the latest concept by the team behind Siri House and Moxie. Helmed by Chef Steven Chou, the menu draws from his New York roots and childhood memories of tacos, elotes and bold home cooking.
Think Tiger Prawns glazed in agave molasses, chorizo-loaded Disco Fries, and Wagyu Picanha marinated in beer and citrus. It's hearty, high-energy fare meant for sharing, paired with punchy cocktails like the saffron-spiked Noche Tropical.
Designed with velvet booths and vintage charm, the 76-seater space oozes Latin warmth with zero pretense. Come for lunch, brunch or golden hour tipples. Cudo's here to stir your soul.
13 Stanley Street, Singapore 068732
Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat: till 11.30pm
@cudo.sg | www.cudo.sg
Song Gye Ok
Korea's legendary "Waiting in Hell" grilled chicken house has landed in Telok Ayer, marking its first overseas outpost. At Song Gye Ok, expect a cult-favourite lineup of rare chicken parts: neck fillet, soft bone, gizzard, expertly grilled tableside over charcoal at the chef-fronted bar.
Exclusive to Singapore, a luxe Truffle Samgyetang and handmade Kalguksu in collagen-rich broth. Interiors channel hanok charm with warm wood tones and a Seoul-style buzz. For drinks? Their viral Earl Grey Highball arrives from Korea, made for clinking over smoky bites. With queues already forming, this is peak K-BBQ, done differently.
113 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068582
Daily, 11:30am-3pm | 5pm-10pm
@songgyeok.sg | songgyeok.sg
Enclave Bar
Once tucked inside Golden Mile, Enclave now calls 55A Neil Road home. Retaining its Thai-Singaporean soul with sharper focus on food, culture, and expression.
Helmed by Ritz Ang, the bar blends bar grub like Jade Noodles (spinach mee kia, torched pork) with spice-forward cocktails like Thai Auntie, a fiery mix of chilli bourbon and cardamom elderflower. Programming is a big part of the experience. Expect live jazz, butoh performances, open jams, and rotating art exhibitions.
For something more intimate, head upstairs to CRIB, a cosy loft pouring bottled cocktails against a backdrop of vintage trinkets and ever-changing local art. Enclave isn't just a bar, it's a cultural pulse point for the creatively inclined.
55A Neil Rd, #2-00, Singapore 088892
Tue-Sat, from 6pm till late
@enclavebar.sg
Spicy Noodles
Taiwan's cult-favourite noodle brand lands at Raffles City with its first Singapore outpost and it's bringing the heat. Spicy Noodles (Da Shi Xiong Xiao Hun Mian Pu) draws queues back home with its signature "Soul-Stirring Noodles", handmade from a patented recipe and tossed with Master Chilli Oil, a ruby-red elixir hand-stirred for eight hours using five traditional techniques.
The result? Deep, multi-layered spice with numbing heat and aromatic punch. Choose between spicy or mild beef broth, each simmered for six hours and paired with beef slices, tendon, tofu, and a gooey soft-boiled egg. Imported sauces and noodles ensure authenticity, while the minimalist milk tea-hued interior keeps things chic and photo-ready.
Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-38, Singapore 179103
Daily, 11am-10pm
@spicynoodlesingapore
Burgs
Singapore's halal burger pioneers are back: bigger, bolder, and blazing with flavour. Burgs has relaunched on Bussorah Street with a new two-storey flagship that seats 100, marrying heritage charm with serious burger craft.
Expect smoky beef patties, crispy chicken cutlets, and flaky fish fillets, all stacked on buttery brioche buns baked fresh in-house. Their new signature burger sauce, a caramelised onion-chicken skin puree, brings umami punch, while pickled local green chilies replace basic jalapeños.
Try The Original or Bae Con for beefy comfort, or go bold with Big Bird or Fish & Chips. Don't miss the homemade black lemonade and crunchy "Nuggies" in spicy seaweed. Burgs is back, and it's better than ever.
16 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199437
Daily, 11am-10pm
@burgs.sg
The Plump Frenchman
Zouk Group's newest venture brings a buttery brasserie buzz to Bugis with The Plump Frenchman, a soulful French eatery helmed by two-Michelin-starred chef Lorenz Hoja.
Expect rustic, feel-good fare at accessible prices like Demi Poulet Rôtisserie with pickles and sriracha, or Coq Au Vin rich with red wine and mushrooms. Starters like Chorizo-Stuffed Chipirons and a deeply savoury Onion Soup kick things off, while citrusy Tiramisu au Citron sweetens the end.
Interiors nod to retro French charm with cane-back chairs and tiled floors, making this a stylish haunt for weekday lunches or weekend lingerings. French comfort, without the fuss.
20 Tan Quee Lan Street, #01-20, Guoco Midtown II, Singapore 188107
Mon-Sat: 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm | Sun: 11.30am-3pm
@tpf_sg | www.theplumpfrenchman.com
1-Alfaro By Monti
High above Labrador Tower, 1-Alfaro by Monti is your new rooftop escape blending Italian flair with cinematic skyline views. Split between La Torre, a lively Emilia-Romagna-inspired restaurant, and La Luna, a breezy rooftop bar, it channels the spirit of Italy's lighthouses.
Beacons of celebration, comfort, and connection. Expect handmade pastas, grilled ribeye 'Costata' for two, and fried lasagna bites alongside aperitivo-friendly cocktails like the Enzo Robutti (Scotch, amaretto, amarena cherry).
As the sun dips, beats rise and revellers drift outdoors for DJ sets under the stars. Whether you're here to brunch, dine, or dance, 1-Alfaro delivers day-to-night dolce vita.
Level 34, Labrador Tower, Singapore 118479
Mon-Fri: 8am-1am | Sat: 10am-1am | Sun: 10am-12am
@1alfaro.sg | www.1-alfaro.sg
Roberta's
New York cult-favourite Roberta's opens its second Singapore outpost at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, bringing wood-fired magic to the wild side. The Brooklyn-born pizzeria is known for its punchy, playful style and that signature Bee Sting pizza: spicy Calabrese salami, house-made chilli oil, basil, and a drizzle of honey.
The Mandai menu also features location exclusives like Fire and Ice (nduja, stracciatella and housebread) and Wood-Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Inside, it's a colourful retreat with art by local creative Tobyato and views into the open kitchen.
Whether it's post-zoo lunch or sweet waffle soft serve after a forest stroll, Roberta's is a wild new slice of cool.
80 Mandai Lake Rd, #01-04, Singapore 729826
Daily, 11am-10pm
@robertaspizza_asia | www.robertaspizza.sg
Shuai Jiang Jun
A new general has entered the battlefield of Singapore's hotpot scene. Shuai Jiang Jun (also known as Lead General) brings 40 years of Chongqing tradition to Tiong Bahru Plaza, ladling out bold broths and dramatic presentations.
Its famed General's Inferno Spicy Beef Tallow Pot is not for the faint-hearted, while the lighter Fish Maw & Chicken Pot offers a nourishing alternative. Meat lovers will revel in the shield-plated General Axe Cut Beef and melt-in-your-mouth Signature Snowflake Wagyu, while seafood stars like the Golden Defender Pomfret add flourish to the feast.
Expect bouncy house-made shrimp paste, numbing spice, and flaming flair, all in one fiery, flavour-packed pot.
302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #02-117, Singapore 168732
Daily, 11am-9pm
@leadgeneralsg.hotpot
If your appetite for discovery is anything like ours, this month's just opened list should keep things spicy. These new restaurants and new bars in Singapore are the kind that reward curiosity; places that speak in smoke, broth, and big ideas.
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