Just Opened: 10 New Restaurants and Bars in Singapore: February 2016 Edition
PUBLISHED January 27th, 2016 07:00 am | UPDATED May 26th, 2020 04:51 pm
From Bali’s famed Naughty Nuri’s making its debut in Singapore to a new contemporary Chinese restaurant at Boat Quay, this month’s edition of Just Opened rounds up the best new restaurants and bars in Singapore to check out this month.
New Restaurants in Singapore
Dehesa
A joint venture between Chef Jean-Philippe Patruno and the Good, Bad & Ugly Group, Dehesa is a restaurant that specializes in the art of nose-to-tail dining. This means that customers can expect to find all kinds of animal innards at this new petite 50-seater space, with intestines such as duck hearts, pig ears and ox tongues regular fixtures on the adventurous menu.
Dehesa is located at 12 North Canal Road, Singapore 048825, p. 6221 7790. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 12am, Sat 5.30pm – 12am. Closed Sun.Â
Whitegrass
CHIJMES has just received a fine-dining boost in the form of Whitegrass. Taking charge of this new epicurean destination is Chef-Owner Sam Aisbett, who was Head Chef at Peter Gilmore’s Quay in Sydney for nearly three years. Serving modern Australian cuisine in two tasting menus (sorry folks, no à  la carte here), Whitegrass is backed by Penangites Sean and Karen H’ng, who also own Macalister Mansion in Penang.
Whitegrass is located at Chijmes, 30 Victoria Street, #01-26/27, Singapore 819231, p. 6837 0402. Open Tues-Sat 6pm – 9.30pm. Closed on Sun & Mon.
Empress
Taking over the space that IndoChine used to occupy, EMPRESS by The Privé Group offers modern Chinese cuisine. The restaurant’s glimmering contemporary effect can clearly be seen in its simple yet plush décor, while its progressive-looking menu still has its fair share of traditional Cantonese elements.
Empress is located at 1 Empress Place #01-03, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555, p. 6238 8733. Open Mon-Thurs 11.30am-Midnight, Fri-Sat 11.30am-1am, Sun 11.30am-Midnight.
Seorae Singapore
The Korean craze in Singapore is just about to get even hotter with the arrival of popular charcoal BBQ restaurant Seorae. Making its home in Plaza Singapura, Seorae will be bringing its signature galmaegisal (pork skirt meat) to our sunny shores, employing a unique cooking method that is typically conducted on a circular grill. Diners can also look forward to other Korean treats such as stews and bingsu.
Seorae Singapore is located at 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura 02-01, Singapore 238839, p. 6238 8429. Open Daily 11.30am-10pm.
Kai Garden
Cantonese food has always been popular in Singapore and Marina Square’s new 200-seater restaurant Kai Garden will be the latest purveyors of this cuisine. With acclaimed Executive Chef Fung Chi Keung (formerly of Paradise Group) at the helm, expect only the good stuff by this culinary maestro who has fed Chow Yun-Fat, Zhang Ziyi, and Jay Chou.
Kai Garden is located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-128A/B, Marina Square, Singapore 039594, p. 6250 4826. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-3.30pm, 6pm-11pm. Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, 6pm-11pm.
Naughty Nuri’s
Charred pork ribs, tender satay, delicious cocktails. Diners can expect all these mouth-watering treats and more at Naughty Nuri’s, which hails all the way from the sandy shores of Ubud, Bali. Another franchise brought on by the Massive Collective, this new Indonesian eatery gives us yet another reason to put that diet on hold.
Naughty Nuri’s is located at 15 Stamford Road, #01-84, Capitol Singapore, Singapore 178884, p. 6384 7955. Open Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-Midnight. Closed on Sun. Â
Alati
Greek restaurants aren’t exactly easy to find in Singapore, so it’s just about time Alati turned up on Amoy Street. Only the freshest produce from the Aegean Sea is served here, and the menu features traditional Greek items such as Horiatiki ($22); a healthy mix of tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, and Mousaka ($26); a minced beef mixture with eggplant, potatoes and belchamel sauce.
Alati is located at 73 Amoy Street, Singapore 069892, p. 6221 6124. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, Mon-Sat 6pm-Midnight. Closed on Sun.Â
ADHD
Standing for ‘All Day Hotel Dining’, ADHD is a cheeky new restaurant located at The South Beach Hotel. From breakfast to dinner, the proceedings at ADHD are dominated by an assortment of international delicacies, ranging from items like the Crispy Duckling Burgers ($20) to the Signature Chocolate Sphere ($12).
ADHD is located at 30 Beach Road, Singapore 189763, p. 6818 1888 Open 6.30am-10.30am (Buffet Breakfast on Weekdays), 6.30am-11am (Weekends). Lunch & Dinner 12pm-11pm (Daily).Â
New Bars in Singapore
Gemmills
From the folks behind Maggie Joan’s comes an all-new drinking spot that’s set to be the go-to destination in the CBD. Inspired by the late 19th century banker John Gemmills, who once donated a drinking fountain to the public in 1864, this comfy watering hole will pride itself on quenching the people’s thirst with an impressive selection of wine and beer.
Gemmills is located at 110 Amoy Street, #01-02, Singapore 068579, p. 6221 5564.
Kult Kafe
Both an art space and watering hole rolled into one, Kult Kafe is the brainchild of the dynamic and creative Kult Magazine, who for years have tirelessly promoted Singapore’s burgeoning arts scene and street culture. Located at Emily Hill, this trendy new hangout spot will feature a cocktail menu developed by Zac Mirza, and conventional spirits such as whisky, bourbon and gin.
Kult Kafe is located at Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Singapore 228120, p. 9190 1481. Open Wed-Thurs 5pm-Midnight, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat-Sun 3pm-1am. Closed Mon-Tues.
What do you think of our list of the great new restaurants and bars in Singapore this February 2016? If we’ve missed any awesome new places, let us know in the comments and we’ll visit it soon.
