Whether you’re doing a search for ‘good food near me’ or just need to shake things up a bit, every month we bring you the scoop on what’s buzzing across town – from food news and the latest brunch spots, to new menus at old favourites, as well as new restaurants and bars to try.
Little Farms Opens CBD Outlet
Little Farms has opened its eighth outlet in Singapore – and its first in the Central Business District – with a retail store and takeaway café concept in One Raffles Place. The new address combines the brand’s hallmark offering of ethically sourced produce, meats and pantry staples with a new grab-and-go café menu designed for the CBD crowd.
Expect nutritious breakfasts, protein-rich lunches, smoothies and fresh bakes, all made using the same high-quality ingredients sold in-store. The interior reimagines the space as a greenhouse farm – a nod to Raffles Place’s iconic lawn.
Michelin Stars Revealed!
The Michelin Guide Singapore 2025 has unveiled its latest list of dining establishments. It includes 36 new additions, bringing the total to 288. Sushi Sakuta was promoted to two stars, while Omakase @ Stevens joins the ranks with its first Michelin star. In the “Michelin Selected” category, 26 restaurants made their debut, highlighting the growing diversity of Singapore’s culinary scene – from Colombian newcomer Latido to modern vegetarian Ki Su, and contemporary concepts like Nómada, Na Oh and Somma.
With 42 starred restaurants, 89 Bib Gourmand spots and a wide range of cuisines represented, the 2025 selection cements Singapore’s status as a Southeast Asian dining.
Five to try:
- Les Amis (3 stars)
- Jaan by Kirk Westaway (2 stars)
- Sushi Sakuta (2 stars)
- Omakase @ Stevens (1 star)
- Marguerite (1 star)
capital.guide.michelin.com/sg/en
Mid-Autumn Magic
Prepare to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Hai Tien Lo’s elegant mooncakes. Each set comes in a red gift box with the restaurant’s signature golden motifs. Back by popular demand is the Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea with Melon Seeds Baked Mooncake ($95 for a box of four), while new this year is the Pandan Paste with Roasted Sunflower Seeds Baked Mooncake ($95). You’ll also find familiar favourites and a selection of snow skin mooncakes. Hai Tien Lo’s mooncakes are available from now until 6 October.
The Coach Coffee Shop Makes its Singapore Debut
Coach has opened its first Coach Coffee Shop in Singapore, bringing a taste of New York to WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa. Located next to the Coach retail store, the lifestyle space blends fashion, food and design with a nostalgic nod to American diners. The all-day menu features classics like a Reuben sandwich, grilled cheese and weekend-only cheeseburgers, alongside colourful cruller-style donuts and signature soft-serve – including a Singapore exclusive chilli crab flavour.
The space is styled with industrial accents, New York-inspired décor, and playful touches like the brand’s coffee cup mascot, Lil Miss Jo. A limited run of themed merchandise – from mugs to tote bags – is also available.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025
Singapore continues to make its mark on the region’s cocktail scene, with five local bars ranked in this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Winners were announced in July at a ceremony in Macau. Leading the pack is Jigger & Pony, taking the number three spot and the title of Best Bar in Singapore for the sixth consecutive year. Also featured are Offtrack (23rd), Nutmeg & Clove (24th), agave-centric newcomer Cat Bite Club (44th), and sustainability-focused Native (45th).
The 2025 list includes 50 establishments across 20 cities, with Hong Kong’s Bar Leone clinching the number one spot for the second year in a row.
Top 10 Rankings
- Bar Leone, Hong Kong
- Zest, Seoul
- Jigger & Pony, Singapore
- Bar Us, Bangkok
- Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Bangkok
- Bar Cham, Seoul
- Hope & Sesame, Guangzhou
- Lair, New Delhi
- Bar Benfiddich, Tokyo
- Penrose, Kuala Lumpur
Michelin-listed Wonton Noodles
One of Hong Kong’s most recognisable wonton noodle shops, Mak Man Kee Wonton Noodles, has expanded beyond Hong Kong for the first time. And it’s first overseas venture is right here in Singapore! The debut is part of Joy Luck Teahouse’s latest outlet at Food Republic, Causeway Point, which also marks the brand’s first dine-in space.
A regular on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list since 2018, Mak Man Kee is known for drawing long queues at its Hong Kong shop. There, it serves up to 1,000 bowls a day! Singapore diners can now try its signature prawn wontons wrapped in thin, delicate skins, served in soup or tossed dry. A prawn and chicken variation is available, along with Zha Jiang Mian and Zheng Ji Teochew Beef Noodles, also making their international debut.
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