New Bites: February 2015 (Part 1)

While it's only February, our list of new restaurants and cafes to try has been growing at a rapid pace. For our fellow food adventurers, here's a list we've compiled featuring the ones you must try for the new year. In part 1 of 2, expect an array of different cuisines, from Korean dessert cafes to affordable premium Japanese food. Stay tuned for the second portion, coming up real soon.

1. Thai in Town

The trend of Thai Wanton Noodles seems to be catching on in our small nation with quite number of new stalls opening in the past few months. It comes as no surprise as locals flock to Bangkok just to have this mouth-watering bowl of goodness. Thai in Town offers authentic Thai Wanton Noodles at an affordable price of $6.90, with thick slices of roast pork, tasty wantons and lots and lots of pork lard for the added taste. Also try their BBQ toast with either Thai Tea Jam or Kaya Jam ($3.90 with a cup of Thai Tea or Coffee). Thai in Town, 244P Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574369 (Photo: Thai in Town’s Facebook page)

2. Tenkaichi

Free-flow Wagyu beef? Yes, please! Indulge and pamper yourself with Tenkaichi’s new and improved Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Buffet. Be wowed by a wide variety of different Wagyu cuts from Short Rib to Rib Eye for just $64.80+ (Monday to Thursday) or $69.80+ (Friday to Sunday). Also enjoy Wagyu Beef Yukke, a Japanese rendition of tatare, marinated with sesame oil and topped with a raw egg. This is a treat and a definite must-try when you visit Tenkaichi. Other items available on the menu include – fresh seafood to grill such as succulent scallops and Shiro Maguro (white tuna). Tenkaichi, 371 Beach Road, Keypoint, #01-18/19, Singapore 199597 (Photo: Cheryl Chong)

3. Café Insadong

The Korean dessert wave is becoming more prominent in Singapore now as more and more people flock to dessert joints for cafes for Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice dessert). Try their Matcha Patbingsu ($8.50), a generous portion of matcha shaved ice, matcha ice cream, red beans and red bean mochis. Also try their Injeolmi Toast ($4) – Korean glutinous rice sandwiched between two pieces of toast. This dish is simple, but a definite treat. Café Insadong, 279 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058828 (Image: Cheryl Chong)

4. Syun

Helmed by world-renowned chef, Hal Yamashita, Syun promises to deliver quality food at affordable prices. Using everyday ingredients with premium Japanese produce, his dishes highlight his belief that the core of good cooking is simplicity. Try: Grilled Cod with Saikyo Miso Yuzu Miso Sauce and Dried Mullet Powder. This delicious dish has a preparation time of close to a week. Also, try his Seafood House Special Jyu ($48++ in a lunch set, pictured) that consists of generous amounts of Ikura, Uni, Scallops and Salmon. Syun, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269 (Image: Cheryl Chong)

5. Sorrel

A brand new bistronomy on the block, Sorrel is helmed by Executive Chef Johnston Teo with a specially curated fine dining menu. The food served here is prepared with attention and skill and plated beautifully, so expect envious comments from your friends when you post a photo of it! Try their Pan-Roasted Langoustine and Foie Gras with Roasted Almonds (pictured), a perfect combination of complex flavours and a perfect representation of their attention to detail and smart use of ingredients here. Sorrel, 21 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620 (Image: Sorrel’s Instagram)

6. Les Delices

Opened by Le Cordon Bleu-trained and graduate, Georgina Sim, Les Delices is a fresh new face on the pastry café scene. Dishing out pretty and photogenic pastries such as Choux (pictured) in a couple of different flavours such as – (from left to right) Earl Grey, Matcha and Valrhona Guanaja. Les Delices also offers coffee and tea for a perfect tea-time combo with your favourite pastries. Other cakes and desserts are also served here. Les Delices, 333 Kreta Ayer Road #01-14, Singapore 080333 (Image: Les Delices’ Facebook Page)

7. Doi Chaang Coffee

Hailing from Doi Chaang village in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand are the premium Arabica coffee beans that are used in the making of the coffee served at Doi Chaang Coffee. Ranked in the top 1% of all coffee worldwide, you can be assured that only the most premium and carefully curated coffee beans are used here. Each bean is handpicked, fresh water washed, sun dried and hand sorted. Doi Chaang Coffee, Rochester Mall, 35 Rochester Drive #01-08, Singapore 138639 (Image: Doi Chaang Coffee’s Facebook page)

8. Black&Ink

Joining the list of new cafes in Eunos, is newly opened, Black&Ink. With a reinvented old coffee shop interior and a simple menu, owner and Le Cordon-Bleu graduate, Roy is shooting for a fuss-free tea time spot for anyone to enjoy. Enjoy café standard freshly brewed coffee here, together with their already highly-popular cakes such as Jasmine Green Tea Honey, Orange Poppy and Cheesecake Lychee. Black&Ink, 168 Changi Road #01-01/02, Singapore 419730 (Image: Black&Ink’s Facebook page)

9. Milkcow

Joining the likes of other newly opened Korean dessert joints here in Singapore, is one of the pioneers of soft-serve ice cream in South Korea, Milkcow. This milky smooth ice cream is sold with different variations here with various toppings such as cotton candy and honeycomb. Try this: Snow Drop ($5.90) – soft serve topped with cotton candy and jelly beans, also the most photogenic one. The ice cream itself is surprisingly milky and soft, a perfect texture for soft-serve. Milkcow, The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233 (Image: Openrice users, cptslowyeo and Caripopo)

10. The Daily Press

Many coffee joints have opened up serving fresh coffee with cakes and other sweet treats. However, The Daily Press serves up a range of savoury mains that are fuss free and affordable. Try the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich ($12) and Babi Ponteh ($12). The latter is a sandwich inspired by the owner’s Peranakan heritage. The coffee served here is from Liberty Café. The Daily Press, 126 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-561, Singapore 310126 (Image: Openrice user, shauneeie_)

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