This is a living guide, updated as new restaurants open in Singapore — we verify each entry (name, address, hours) before it's added. Most recent openings first.
June 2026
June 2026 brings a strong wave of new restaurants in Singapore, from the intimate Japanese-Peruvian counter Kura Kura in Tanjong Pagar to the Peranakan kitchen Makan Besar in Keong Saik and artisan gelato at Fiore Latte in Bedok. Prices range from S$5.50 hawker bites to S$160 omakase dinners. Book early, these spots fill fast.
New Restaurants in Singapore Are Rewriting the June 2026 Dining Scene
At least a dozen notable new restaurants and updated menus have landed in Singapore this June 2026, and the variety is genuinely striking. From chef-driven omakase counters in the CBD to neighbourhood noodle spots quietly earning queues in the heartlands, the city's appetite for fresh openings shows no sign of slowing. If you've been eating at the same five spots on rotation, June is the month to break that habit. The mix of cuisines, price points, and formats on offer right now is as broad as it's been all year.
Why does this matter to you personally? Because Singapore's dining scene moves fast, a reservation that's easy to snag this week becomes a two-month wait by August. Getting in early means better tables, more attentive service, and sometimes an introductory menu that won't exist once the hype builds. The restaurants listed here span the full price spectrum, from under S$20 casual lunches to S$180 tasting menus, so there's a genuine entry point regardless of what occasion you're planning.
The Standout Openings to Know This Month
The most talked-about opening this June is Kura Kura, a Japanese-Peruvian counter in Tanjong Pagar helmed by chef Marco Tan, who previously led the kitchen at a well-regarded omakase house in Dempsey. The 18-seat space is intentionally intimate, and the menu leans into Nikkei technique, think tiradito dressed with yuzu kosho and wagyu nigiri finished tableside with a touch of truffle oil. Dinner runs around S$160 per person before drinks, and early feedback from regulars suggests the lunch bento set at S$48 is the stealth value play.
Over in Keong Saik, Makan Besar has opened as a modern Peranakan kitchen that doesn't apologise for being loud, colourful, and unapologetically flavour-forward. Chef Lena Quek, a Baba Nyonya heritage cook who spent years in Melbourne, brings back buah keluak fried rice (S$22) and a dry laksa that regulars are already calling the best version they've had in a decade. The space seats 55 and takes walk-ins for lunch, which is rare for Keong Saik on a weekday.
Kura Kura
📍 23 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088444
⏰ Tue, Sun: 12pm, 2:30pm, 6:30pm, 10:30pm
Makan Besar
📍 47 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089153
⏰ Mon, Sat: 11:30am, 3pm, 6pm, 10pm
What to Order: A Quick-Reference Guide to June's Best New Menus
Across the new openings and updated menus this month, a few dishes are already generating serious word-of-mouth. Use this as your cheat sheet before you book.
| Restaurant | Dish | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kura Kura | Wagyu nigiri with truffle oil | S$28 (2 pcs) | Date night splurge |
| Makan Besar | Dry laksa | S$18 | Weekday lunch |
| Kura Kura | Lunch bento set | S$48 | Value omakase |
| Makan Besar | Buah keluak fried rice | S$22 | Sharing starter |
Beyond these two headliners, several established restaurants have refreshed their menus for the June, August period. Look out for seasonal ingredient pushes at Japanese restaurants in particular, where summer menus often introduce uni from Hokkaido and fresh sudachi citrus that won't be around past September. If you're a regular at any of the better omakase spots in town, now is a good time to call ahead and ask what's changed.
Singapore's best new openings in June 2026 are skewing intimate and chef-led, the era of the massive 200-seat concept restaurant appears to be giving way to smaller, more personal dining rooms where the chef is actually in the kitchen every service.
Neighbourhood Gems Worth the MRT Ride
Not every exciting opening this month is in the CBD or a well-worn dining corridor. Tampines and Bedok have both seen new casual openings that deserve attention from diners willing to travel. A new Teochew porridge stall at Tampines Round Market has been drawing queues from 7am, with the braised duck and preserved vegetables (S$6.50 per portion) already earning comparisons to long-standing Chinatown institutions. It's the kind of find that reminds you Singapore's hawker culture is still generating new talent, not just preserving old names.
In Bedok, a small-batch gelato café called Fiore Latte has opened with a rotating menu of 12 flavours made fresh daily, including a pandan kaya swirl and a salted egg yolk caramel that has already sold out on three consecutive weekends. Scoops start at S$5.50 for a single, and the café is open until 10pm on weekends, making it a genuinely good option for a post-dinner dessert stop in the east. The owners source milk locally where possible and rotate flavours weekly, so repeat visits actually reward you.
Fiore Latte
📍 216 Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 460216
⏰ Wed, Mon: 1pm, 10pm (Weekends until 10:30pm)
Key Dates and What to Watch in July 2026
Several openings that were announced for June have been pushed to July, which means the next wave is already lined up. Here's what the Hot in SG dining desk is tracking ahead of next month:
- A new ramen concept from a well-known Japanese group is expected to open in Orchard by mid-July, with a focus on Kyushu-style tonkotsu aged for over 18 hours.
- A rooftop bar and grill in Marina Bay has confirmed a soft launch in the last week of July, with a menu built around live-fire cooking and local seafood.
- A plant-based fine dining pop-up from a chef with prior stints in Copenhagen is scheduled for a six-week residency starting 28 July, reservations are expected to open this week.
- A heritage Hainanese restaurant in Joo Chiat is finalising its relaunch after a six-month renovation, with the third-generation owner promising the original 1970s recipes remain untouched.
If you want to stay ahead of the queue, the move is to follow these venues on Instagram now and turn on notifications, soft launch slots in Singapore tend to go within hours of being posted. Booking early is not just about securing a table; it's about experiencing a restaurant at its most focused and intentional. Chefs cook differently when the room is half-full and the pressure is still new.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best new restaurants in Singapore in June 2026?
Standout openings this June include Kura Kura in Tanjong Pagar for Japanese-Peruvian omakase, Makan Besar in Keong Saik for modern Peranakan cooking, and Fiore Latte in Bedok for small-batch artisan gelato. Each offers a distinct price point and dining format.
Which new Singapore restaurant is best for a date night in June 2026?
Kura Kura in Tanjong Pagar is the strongest pick for a date night this month. The 18-seat counter format, Nikkei menu, and chef-led service create a genuinely personal experience. Budget around S$160 per person before drinks for the dinner omakase.
Are there affordable new restaurant options opening in Singapore in June 2026?
Yes. Makan Besar in Keong Saik offers a walk-in lunch with dishes from S$18, and the new Teochew porridge stall at Tampines Round Market serves braised duck portions from S$6.50. Fiore Latte in Bedok starts at S$5.50 per scoop.
What new menus are Singapore restaurants launching for June to August 2026?
Several Japanese omakase restaurants are rolling out summer seasonal menus featuring Hokkaido uni and fresh sudachi citrus. It's worth calling ahead to your regular Japanese restaurant to ask what's changed on the menu for the June, August period.
What new Singapore restaurant openings should I watch for in July 2026?
Watch for a Kyushu-style ramen concept in Orchard, a rooftop bar and grill in Marina Bay, a plant-based fine dining pop-up from a Copenhagen-trained chef, and the relaunch of a third-generation Hainanese restaurant in Joo Chiat, all expected in July 2026.
May 2026
May 2026 brings standout new openings and menus to Singapore's food scene, including Ember & Salt's wood-fire debut on Telok Ayer, a reimagined tasting menu at Cloudstreet, and Southbridge's Southeast Asian cocktail menu Borrowed Time.
New Restaurants and Menus in Singapore Worth Booking This May 2026
Singapore's food scene refuses to slow down, and May 2026 is proof of that. Despite the chatter about F&B closures making the rounds, a fresh wave of new restaurants and menus in Singapore is landing this month — and honestly, the quality bar has never been higher. Whether you're hunting for a splurge-worthy omakase, a casual weekend brunch spot, or a bold new bar menu to anchor your Friday night, May has something that will make you clear your calendar and book a table.
What's Opening This May 2026?
The biggest buzz this month surrounds Ember & Salt, a wood-fire concept helmed by chef Marcus Tan, formerly of Burnt Ends, which has set up shop along the increasingly exciting Telok Ayer stretch. The restaurant leans hard into live-fire cooking — expect aged duck breast charred over applewood, whole roasted cauliflower with bone marrow butter, and a dry-aged beef programme that changes weekly depending on what the team is working with. The dining room seats just 40, so reservations are already tight for weekends.
The menu is built around sharing, with small plates starting at $18 and larger centrepieces ranging from $48 to $88. Chef Tan has spoken about wanting to strip back the theatrics and let the ingredients do the talking — a refreshing approach in a city where dining experiences can sometimes feel more like performance art than actual food. The wine list is tight but well-curated, skewing natural and low-intervention, with bottles from $75.
- Must-order: Aged duck breast with plum kosho ($52)
- Vegetarian highlight: Whole roasted cauliflower, bone marrow butter, crispy capers ($28)
- Price range: $60–$110 per person with drinks
Ember & Salt
📍 22 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068569
⏰ Tue–Sun 6pm–10:30pm; Sat–Sun Brunch 11am–2:30pm
New Menus Worth Revisiting Old Favourites For
It's not just brand-new openings making noise this month. Cloudstreet, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant on Amoy Street, has rolled out a completely reimagined spring-to-summer tasting menu under chef Rishi Naleendra. The new 8-course progression leans into Sri Lankan coastal flavours more explicitly than ever before, with a standout course featuring cured yellowfin tuna, coconut water gel, and a curry leaf oil that somehow tastes like a childhood memory you never had. At $298 per person for the full menu, it's a serious commitment — but one that regulars are calling the best iteration of the restaurant yet.
Over in Duxton Hill, cocktail bar Southbridge has quietly launched a new drinks menu titled Borrowed Time, drawing on Southeast Asian botanicals and nostalgic Singaporean flavour profiles. The Bandung Sour ($24) — rose syrup, lychee eau de vie, egg white, and a dusting of dried butterfly pea — is already being ordered by every table. Bar snacks have been upgraded too, with the addition of a crispy prawn roll with sambal aioli ($16) that pairs dangerously well with everything on the menu.
- Standout cocktail: Bandung Sour ($24)
- Bar snack to order: Crispy prawn roll with sambal aioli ($16)
- Best time to visit: Weekday evenings before 8pm for walk-ins
Cloudstreet
📍 84 Amoy Street, Singapore 069903
📞 +65 6513 3038
⏰ Tue–Sat 6pm–10pm
Southbridge
📍 80 Boat Quay, Singapore 049868
📞 +65 6877 6965
⏰ Mon–Sat 5pm–1am
The Verdict
If you only have one booking to make this May, Ember & Salt is the one. It's exactly the kind of restaurant Singapore needs right now — intimate, ingredient-driven, and free from gimmicks. That said, if you're already a Cloudstreet regular, the new tasting menu is reason enough to go back immediately. And if you're looking for a lower-commitment evening out, Southbridge's Borrowed Time cocktail menu is the best new bar experience in the CBD right now. Book early, go hungry, and don't skip dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best new restaurants in Singapore in May 2026?
Ember & Salt on Telok Ayer Street is the standout new opening this month, offering a wood-fire dining concept from a Burnt Ends alumnus. Cloudstreet has also launched a reimagined tasting menu worth booking for returning visitors.
Do I need a reservation for Ember & Salt?
Yes — the restaurant seats only 40 guests and weekend slots are already filling up fast. It's best to book at least two weeks in advance via their website or a reservations platform like Chope or Oddle.
Is Southbridge's new cocktail menu available every night?
The Borrowed Time menu is available during all regular service hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm. Walk-ins are possible on weeknights, but weekends tend to fill up by 9pm.
What is the price range for the new Cloudstreet tasting menu?
The new 8-course tasting menu at Cloudstreet is priced at $298 per person, with optional wine pairing available at an additional cost. It's a special-occasion spend, but one that long-time fans of the restaurant are calling the best menu they've produced to date.
