New restaurants and bars to visit in Singapore this February 2025

Even before you’re sat at your table, Ka-Mon entices with its grand Japanese grilling techniques. Helmed by Kobe native chef Hal Yamashita, this grill concept restaurant manages to be both traditional and inviting–just like a visit to grandma’s. And the food is just as delicious. Ka-Mon, which means family legacy, practices the iconic grilling techniques of genshiyaki (skewered and placed around a charcoal fire), robatayaki (fireside grilling), and warayaki (straw grilling).

Firmly holding his belief that the finest ingredients lie at the heart of fine dining, chef Yamashita ensures that these reassuringly skilful methods result in dishes of mouthwateringly bold creations that harness both smoky and vibrant flavours. The Salmon Wara Tataki is a featured dish, consisting of lightly seared salmon slices which promise to be raw and tender, boasting dimensions of flavour including smokiness and saltiness.

Ka-Mon
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Level 1, Hotel Michael, Resorts World Sentosa, S(098269), +65 6577 6667

Something about a menu that isn’t tied down to one cuisine immediately piques interest. New Zealander chef-owner Eliot Thomas’s refusal to be defined by genre brands the restaurants as a place where “borderless soul food” is achieved. This means that the dishes at Magpie boldly steer away from the traditional borders of usual cuisine. Take for instance, the aguachile, a fresh, tangy, and spicy ceviche Mexican dish tossed with herbs and spices that feel all-too familiar, yet enchantingly novel. Such are the dishes inspired by chef Thomas’s journey through the countries he has travelled to and worked in.

Magpie
Address: 57 Eng Hoon St, 01-88, S(160057) 

Chefs Daniel and Tamara Chavez have solidified their strong reputation for Peruvian and Spanish cooking with their restaurants Canchita and Tinto. So when the power couple unveils another project, expectations are always going to be high. Thankfully, Vino Tinto surpasses them, with over 30 tapas selections that play with flavours and colours from the far-reaching regions of Spain. Tapas selections include grilled octopus served with chipotle mayo and grapes and a traditional Catalan crystal bread, whose crispy and airy crust compliment the meltingly soft anchovies and cheese topped above.

The menu also involves unbeatable Spanish classics like the cochinillo, a succulent, tender, and crispy roasted suckling pig that is prevalent in the Spanish region of Castilla.

Vino Tinto
Address: 1 Raffles Quay, 01-10 South Tower, S(048583), +65 8228 0750

The Chavez duo are showing no signs of slowing down. Fresh off the back of opening Vino Tinto, Tomatillo follows suit. This time, with a penchant for tacos. Expect classics like the intoxicating but subtly sweet marinated pork in Mexican adobo and the pescatarian-friendly De Jaiba, a taco topped with crispy soft shell crab and tomato onion salsa. Beyond tacos, look towards the ceviche, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, and enchiladas to be enjoyed with your dining party, all under the watchful eye of the nearby Marina Bay Sands.

Tomatillo
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue, 01-11, Esplanade Mall, S(039802)

From the rustic charm of the earthy toned walls to the cacophony of cutlery scraping off every last bite of plates, dining at Nómada is to celebrate Spanish gastronomy. Led by chef Gonzalo Landin, the restaurant reimagines traditional Spanish cuisine with bold creativity and global influences. At the table, start with the smooth and savoury jamon iberico bellota, followed by the tender braised short ribs on the bone with cauliflower, before wrapping up your visit with the rich and buttery foie gras and fig rice.

Nómada
Address: 1 Keong Saik Road, 01-05, S(089109), +65 8209 7809

Many a traveller to South Korea has fallen victim to post-vacation blues, particularly where food is concerned. After being gratified with Korean cuisine in the motherland, a return to Singapore sparks the hunt for similar tastes to appease the palate.

Enter Modu, a samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) speciality restaurant, where you’ll be reverted back to that holiday mood. Opened by the team behind Drim Korean Steak House, Modu offers six different types of samgyetang—from collagen herbal to the creamy and slightly minty perilla seed—featuring a succulent whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, red date, and a whole variety of ingredients.

Modu
Address: 333A Orchard Rd, 02-37 Mandarin Gallery, S(238897), +65 8035 8833

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