10 New Restaurants To Visit In May 2019 Including A Korean Eatery And Plenty Of IG-Worthy Joints
No Milk Fish Soup and Bistro cooks up a sumptuous clear fish soup without the addition of evaporated milk. Enjoy the best of both worlds with their Mixed Fish Soup ($7) , which stars tender slices of mackerel and chewy pieces of fried sea bass.
But it’s at night when the store comes to life, as it transforms from a fish soup stall into a classy bistro. Jio your friends down for a pint and chill at the rooftop bar with their various bar snacks. Chomp down on their Homemade Black Charsiu ($12.80) and relish its sweet and mildly spicy notes.
While their finger food is pretty addictive, be sure to leave room for mains such as their Thai Red Curry With Tiger Prawns ($18.80) ! The house-made tagliatelle is incredibly bouncy, with its eggy taste contrasting superbly with the tangy red curry. Furthermore, the prawns are brined prior to frying, so you can look forward to the succulent bite of the deep-fried prawns.
Jam at SIRI HOUSE
Check out Jam At SIRI HOUSE the next time you’re planning a soirée with your girlfriends. The 42-seater restaurant at Dempsey is fitted gorgeously with crystal chandeliers, plush chairs and chinoiserie wallpaper. The kitchen is helmed by Ming Tan from Park Bench Deli as well as Jeremy Cheok who was previously from New Ubin Seafood, so you can expect dishes with exciting flavours. Start off with their Chicken In A Biscuit ($12++) to share, before indulging in a bowl of their Pappardelle ($33++) . The scrummy pasta dish has strong umami notes, as it features a bisque-like sauce made from roasting prawn and lobster heads in butter. The S’mores ($18++) will cap off your meal on a high note with its tart raspberry ganache. Jam At SIRI HOUSE: Atas Chicken Biskit And Seafood Bisque Pasta By Park Bench Deli’s Ming Tan Address: 8D Dempsey Road, #01-02, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249672 Opening hours
Shake Shack
The burger joint everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived at Jewel Changi Airport. A fine casual restaurant, Shake Shack ’s service and quality of food is way better than most fast food joints, though rates are still kept low and affordable. Choose from a range of burgers and hot dogs. If it’s your first time there, get the ShackBurger ($9.20) , which is a cheeseburger boasting US Angus beef patty and pillowy potato buns. Their shakes are not to be missed. Try the Singapore-exclusive Pandan Shake ($7.80) – a blend of vanilla ice-cream, pandan, and coconut that’s topped with gula melaka crumble. Shake Shack Review: First Look At Their Signature Burgers, Pandan Milkshake And Gula Melaka Ice-Cream Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, #02-256, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Sora Boru
Serving food from $3.90 nett, Sora Boru has taken over the jarringly empty space at 313@Somerset where Yoshinoya used to reside. Though the menu mainly features Japanese rice bowls, we were impressed with novel creations such as their cheesy Snow Beef Don ($7.50/$11.90) and spicy Volcano Beef Don ($7.50/$11.90) . If you have already tried the sweet and savoury beef bowls, order their Bara Chirashi Ebimayo Aburi Don ($9.50/$16.90) the next time you visit. It comes with a generous scatter of diced salmon, tuna, swordfish, and scallops. When looking for an affordable spot to eat in town, Sora Boru makes for a good option as choices between a regular size or substantially sized mini portion are available. Sora Boru Review: Affordable Japanese Rice Bowls And Soba From $3.90 Nett At Orchard Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B3-19/20, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm
Penguin’s Kitchen
Is tucked away in the quiet alleys of Serangoon. The tranquil vibes here go perfectly with their dark interior palette – brown furniture juxtaposed against their grey concrete floors. They serve Thai food here, and you can consider the Stir Fried Hot Basil Pork Rice ($8) . Minced pork and dices of chilli and garlic are thrown into a wok, and finished with a generous handful of basil. Another dish to consider would be their Green Curry Chicken ($10) . The blend of herbs used in this curry really shines through. Lemongrass, chillies, kaffir lime are but a few components that give the curry a gorgeous, herbaceous fragrance. Penguin’s Kitchen Review: Legit Thai Cafe Serving Affordable Green Curry Chicken And Basil Pork Rice In Serangoon Address: 9 Opal Crescent, Singapore 328404 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm Tel: 6291 5949 Website
Herit8ge
Opened by the minds behind Harry Potter-inspired Platform 1094 and pretty pastel cafe Fresh Fruits Lab, Herit8ge reinvents local favourites at the idyllic fifth floor of Jewel Changi Airport. Woven rattan furniture and plating influenced by classic porcelain wares add nostalgic touches , reflecting their desire to show traditional Singaporean dishes in a new light. The Claypot Seafood Mapo Tofu Pasta ($25++) amps up Hokkien mee, pairing baked cheesy scallops, juicy king prawns with crab meat spaghetti for a barrage of seafood taste. If you want to hang out and knock down cocktails with friends, something from the tapas menu might do the trick, such as Nyonya Rendang Lamb Bao ($15++) . Chinese mantou meet aromatic Nyonya lamb rendang to create finger food that your Peranakan grandmother would approve of. 16 Jewel Changi Airport Food Places To Visit When It Opens On 17 April 2019 Address
What’s Pide
Hailing from South Korea, What’s Pide is a brand new stall at China Square Central that offloads pide stuffed with all sorts of savoury fillings. Unlike traditional flatbread, the bread here has a spongy texture as a result of their secret method. This translates to a dish that’s able to retain all the different flavours better. Case in point, the Mrs Park ($9) – a pocket full of seasoned bulgogi beef, pickled jalapeno and caramelised onions. The pillowy interior acted as canvas to absorb the sweet traces of beef and vinegary notes of jalapeno. Other standouts include the Prawn Star ($8.50) that’s filled with soft-shell prawns, and the Eda-san ($7.50) featuring mushroom balls doused in wasabi mayo. Address: 22 Cross Street, #01-63, China Square Central, Singapore 048421 Opening hours: Mon-Thur 8am to 9pm Website
Xiao Yang Guo Kui
Specialises in the eponymous guo kui – a classic Chinese flatbread with a 1000-year history. Baked in a cylindrical oven, the flatbread boasts the crisp crust of a bing but lacked the usual unctuous aftertaste. If you’re trying guo kui for the first time, we recommend the Shanghai Happy Family ($3) , which combines the fillings of Chongqing Pickled Vegetables ($2.50) , Jiangsu Pickled Greens ($2.50) , and Xi An Mixed Greens ($2.80) . Fun fact: try dabao -ing the snack and enjoy it with curry for a taste that is both familiar and foreign at the same time. Address: 60 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-10C, Jurong East Interchange, Singapore 608548 Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 9:30pm Website
Yun Nans
While we often think of ma la xiang guo or xiao long bao when Chinese food is mentioned, Chinese cuisine has so much more to offer. Yun Nans at Jewel Changi Airport serves Yunnan dishes, and specialises in the province’s famous steam pot chicken. The Steam Pot Chicken Soup ($23.90++) here is served in the clay pot it’s cooked in, and it’s made without a single drop of water added to it. Prepared the traditional way, the porous clay pot, filled with chicken and herbs, is sealed within a bigger pot of boiling water. As it cooks, the steam condenses, along with the juices of the components, to form a rich, flavourful soup. Another dish that we really enjoyed was the Charcoal Grilled Seabass with Lemongrass ($22.90++) . The layer of fiery red chilli seasoning on top gave life to the soft, tender fish, and tempted us to keep going despite the blazing heat on our taste buds. Try their Stir Fr
BOTANY
Founded by the same people behind Dazzling Cafe, BOTANY is a new cafe along Robertson Quay that serves Western dishes with an Asian twist. Its leaf-shrouded chandeliers and walls, coupled with its high ceilings, make for a prime date night location. Peruse the menu and you’ll find that the selections are pretty affordable. We loved the Uni Truffle Capellini ($28++) featuring smooth Japanese sea urchin, topped with fresh and briny roe. Other delectable options include their popular Avocado Toast ($18++) – a sourdough toast served with smashed avocado, sautéed kale and sous vide egg – and Dazzling Café’s Signature Honey Toast ($18++) that’s sure to delight Shibuya toast lovers. Address: 86 Robertson Quay, #01-03, Singapore 238245 Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 9am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 9am to 11pm Website
Ho Fook Hei
Is located at the newly renovated wing of Great World City. This casual eatery serves Cantonese delights that will keep you coming back for more. A definite order to place would be their Specialty Rose Wine Soy Sauce Chicken ($19++/$35++) . It features beautifully poached chicken, drenched in a thin yet robustly flavoured sauce. Just like its sister restaurant Joyden Seafood, Ho Fook Hei doesn’t disappoint with their steamed fresh fish. Notable mentions include their Cod Fish Fillet ($24.80++) and Seabass Fillet ($14.80++) . There are four choices of sauce and preparation style, but we highly recommend ordering the fish steamed with old ginger sauce, which highlights the natural sweetness of its white meat. Great World City Now Has Michelin-Starred Ramen From Japan And More New Makan Spots Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-141, Great World City, Singapore 237994 Operating hours
