Best new restaurants and cafes in January 2026
Singapore’s food scene is buzzing in the new year, with a fresh wave of new restaurants, cafes, and hawker stalls opening across the island. From affordable omakase to China-famous bubble tea, this guide to the best new restaurants in Singapore for January 2026 highlights what’s trending and worth trying this month.
1. Fei Zap Mai Laan
Fei Zap Mai Laan (肥汁米蘭), a Shanghainese chain famous for its Hong Kong-style rice noodles, has opened its first overseas branch at VivoCity mall! The brand currently has over 60 stores across China.
They’re best known for their Signature Zhajiang Broth, a spicy and tangy soup that combines minced meat, pickled mustard greens, and chilli with a collagen-rich Cantonese bone broth. You can enjoy this in the Mighty Four Bowl ($13.90+), loaded with fish roe balls, ham, wuxiang, and char siew. Another must-try is the Pickled Punch Beef Bowl ($15.90+), where a spicy and sour suan cai-based broth is topped with sliced beef, beef tendon balls, tau pok, black fungus, bean sprouts, and coriander.
Check out our Fei Zap Mai Laan review.
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-167-168, VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 9068 0685
Website
Fei Zap Mai Laan is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Sushidan
If you love Japanese food as much as we do, you’ll want in on this. Sushidan, an acclaimed sushiya from Tokyo, has opened at Raffles City! This marks the brand’s first international outpost, offering sushi omakase from just $19.90++.
We tried their 7-Course Omakase ($29.90++), comprising six pieces of nigirizushi, a handroll, chawanmushi, and miso soup. The meal also came with three mini rice bowls: Chirashi Don, Aburi Salmon Don, and Anago Don. The highlights of our meal were the Aburi Engawa, or blowtorched flounder fin, and Negitoro Handroll, featuring finely minced tuna.
Read our Sushidan review.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-44C, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Sushidan is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Fat Prince
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PSA: Fat Prince is back and better, now with a refreshed menu and new beverage lineup! Formerly known as The Prince, the popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant is a popular dinner spot in the CBD. Their mezze selection is a great way to start your feast, with signatures including Egyptian House Rolls with Date Butter ($8++), Cashew Hummus ($14++), and Labneh ($12++), a creamy strained yoghurt dip.
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For mains, there’s the option to build your own kebabs, starring proteins such as Wagyu Beef Cheek ($68++) and Fried Red Snapper ($48++). Alternatively, choose from sharing plates including the Moroccan Chicken Tagine ($48++), served with pita.
If you’re here to unwind after work, check out their weekday happy hour promo, where you can get $10++ drinks with a complimentary snack from 5pm to 7pm.
Address: 48 Peck Seah St, Singapore 079317
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 12am, Sat 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 12am
Tel: 3129 7547
Website
Fat Prince is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Molly Tea
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Here’s something for bubble tea fans to look forward to in 2026: Molly Tea is opening in Singapore at Orchard Central. Touted as one of the biggest tea brands in China, Molly Tea currently has over 2,000 outlets worldwide, including in Australia, Thailand, and the United States.
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The chain specialises in jasmine‑based drinks, with options including Premium Jasmine Milk Tea, Osmanthus Milk Tea, and White Champaca Milk Tea. They’re also known for their Gardenia Milk Tea, Jasmine Mango Smoothie, and oat milk variants, too. The full menu and prices are yet to be announced, but we know the store is slated to launch sometime in February 2026!
Check out our Molly Tea feature.
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #01-17A, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Molly Tea is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. Hangyodon Cafe
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Sanrio fans, heads up. There’ll be a Hangyodon cafe at Wong Fu Fu from 7 January 2026, for a limited time only. The new pop-up features three Hangyodon-themed mains, namely Hangyodon’s Mantou Burger ($21.90+), Hangyodon’s Favourite Chilled Ramen ($23.90+), and Hangyodon’s Ocean Feast ($24.90+): blue pea flower-infused pearl rice shaped to resemble the Sanrio character, served with creamy seafood chowder cream sauce and a tempura basket.
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Wash everything down with the Ocean Friend Matcha Latte ($11.90+) or Ocean Friend Strawberry Field Matcha Latte ($12.90+), made with ceremonial-grade matcha.
Do note that there’s a $20 minimum spend!
Read our Hangyodon cafe feature.
Address: 776 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198744
Opening hours: TBD
Website
Wong Fu Fu is a halal-certified eatery.
6. Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice
The Michelin-approved Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice has officially opened its first restaurant concept at Takashimaya Shopping Centre. Along with the usual steamed and roasted chicken rice, diners can also expect customisable rice options and an oven-baked version.
Purists can order the Hainanese Chicken Rice ($10++) or Roasted Chicken Rice ($10++), both in single-serving portions. If you’re here with a friend, consider the Quarter ($16++), Half ($25++), and Whole ($45++) chicken portions. We were impressed with the steamed rendition, which came with a gelatinous layer of fat. Other than chicken rice, there’s a small lineup of zi char dishes to choose from: Chilli Soft Shell Crab with Mantou ($23++), Golden Cereal Prawn ($19++), Hainan Curry Fish Pot ($38++) and more.
Read our Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice review.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, #B2-36A, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238872
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am to 9:30pm
Website
Tiong Bahru Chicken Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.
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7. Menya Saku
While not exactly new—the eatery opened in July 2025—Menya Saku is worth a mention for its affordable ramen under $15. Located on the second floor of Sim Lim Square, the casual eatery is run by Chef Mamoru Kanaya, a Japanese chef who had previously worked at Buta God and Menya Kokoro.
We recommend the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen ($12), where smoky and savoury black garlic is added to pork bone broth for a deep richness. Other options include the Special Tonkotsu Ramen ($15) and Special Saku Ramen ($13), which uses a chicken-based hybrid of shio-shoyu broth.
The no-frills ramen spot seats only 24 patrons, so we recommend visiting during off-peak hours to snag a table!
Read our Menya Saku review.
Address: 1 Rochor Canal Road, #02-03 Sim Lim Square, Singapore 188504
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 8:30pm
Website
Menya Saku is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. Dragon Curry
We included Dragon Curry in our list of the top eateries in Singapore in 2025 for one simple reason: their curry rice is delicious and affordable. What’s more, the new Golden Mile Food Centre stall also accepts CDC Vouchers!
You can get a plate of their signature Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice for just $5, but we recommend the Red Beancurd Pork Belly Cutlet Curry Rice ($5.90) instead for something different. The latter features fried pork belly infused with fermented red beancurd paste for an umami kick, paired with rice, fried omelette, cabbage, and a generous dose of curry.
There was a queue when we arrived around 11:15am on a weekday, so it might be best to visit earlier or slightly past the peak lunch hour.
Read our Dragon Curry review.
Address: 505 Beach Road, #B1-01, Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 11am to 7pm
Tel: 8779 8717
Website
Dragon Curry is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Tofu G Takashimaya
For a sweet treat without the guilt, head to Tofu G, a Korean dessert store specialising in tofu-based gelato. First located at Mandarin Gallery, the cafe has just opened its second outlet at the basement of Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
Inspired by the traditional method of grinding soybeans with a millstone, Tofu G’s gelato is said to be lighter and lower in fat compared to regular ice cream. Each scoop is priced at $8, and there are six flavours to choose from: Black Sesame, Pistachio, and Sweet Potato are popular picks.
Read our Tofu G Takashimaya feature.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, #B1-29, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238873
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8970 6493
Website
Tofu G is not a halal-certified eatery.
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10. Song Gye Ok The Centrepoint
ICYMI: Popular Korean grilled chicken restaurant Song Gye Ok has opened its second outlet at The Centrepoint in Orchard. You won’t go wrong with the Sgo Signature Platter ($98++), where speciality chicken is grilled over traditional charcoal, then served with a range of condiments. Other highlights include Dakgomtang (price TBD), featuring a rich collagen broth topped with roasted chicken, and Kalguksu (price TBD): Korean hand-cut noodles are submerged in slow-simmered chicken broth.
If you want something soupy, you can also enjoy ginseng chicken broths here, in collaboration with MODU restaurant.
Check out our Song Gye Ok Centrepoint feature.
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #02-53 & 54, The Centrepoint, Singapore 23884
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm-10pm
Website
Song Gye Ok is not a halal-certified eatery.
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New restaurants in Singapore for January 2026
With new food spots opening every week, this January 2026 list highlights the latest and most talked-about openings. Save this guide and head to one of these new restaurants, cafes, or hawker stalls this month.
In other food news, McDonald’s Hershey’s soft serve has returned to the menu for a limited time! If you’re in town, you can also check out Uncle Lee Confectionery’s new vending machine at Suntec City for old-school cakes.
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