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Explore the island’s dining scene and take a trip to these newly opened establishments this month
Now that more countries such as Japan are opening up, yearnings for a trip away from Singapore have never been stronger. But if you are unable to travel, Singapore is still home to many establishments that can satisfy your wanderlust and transport you to another country. This month, why not reimagine yourself abroad at these newly opened restaurants?
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1. Ce Soir
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The same folks behind French-European restaurant Le Jardin and pet-friendly brunch spot Café de Nicole’s Flower have come up with its latest concept, Ce Soir, a floral-inspired French dining restaurant. Chef Koh Han Jie helms the kitchen and whips up tantalising plates inspired by natural flowers and the changing of the seasons.
While its menu changes seasonally, gourmands can anticipate mouth-watering plates such as the Ehime prefecture hamachi and black radish thinly sliced and shaped into a rose; and Mozambique langoustines. The crustacean is poached until tender and accompanied by a fragrant vin jaune sauce of red wine procured from the Jura region of France. Save room for dessert; the meal ends on a sweet note with creations like the prickly pear. Created by head pastry chef Suanne Eng, this treat comprises tarte prickly pear sorbet, mascarpone, macerated strawberries, and a buttery almon sable pastry. Book here.
Ce Soir, 5B Portsdown Road, S(139311), +65 9177 9993
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2. Beast Restaurant & Bar
Chef Muhamad Shazmier helms this new modern steakhouse, located at Duxton. He presents a lavish menu featuring various cuts of meat, grilled on a specially designed grill which uses a mix of binchotan charcoal, oak wood and lychee wood.
Look forward to inspired creations, among which are the tuna tataki smoked in-house on binchotan and served alongside a rich foie gras terrine; and grilled pigeon. The latter is deboned and binchotan-grilled, resulting in an aromatic cut with a crisp skin and juicy meat. Rich meaty flavours are balanced with earthy hummus. Complement the meal with a cocktail—the Beast Old Fashioned is an elevated version of the classic concoction, made savoury thanks to the addition of steak fat-washed Evan Williams bourbon whisky. Book here.
Beast Restaurant & Bar, 10 Duxton Hill, S(089594), +65 9782 2661
3. Casa Pietrasanta
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At this private dining concept, chef-owner Loris Massamini serves up authentic Italian fare with a Mediterranean twist. Choose between the three- and four-course menu and revel in hearty plates, starting with the carpaccio di branzino, a mouthwatering dish of thinly sliced sea bass carpaccio topped with lemon zest, pink peppercorn, and horseradish. This preps the palate for enticing mains, such as the linguine vongole e bottarga, featuring fresh glams and grey mullet bottarga bathed in a rich white wine sauce. Save room for dessert and dig into its signature apple crumble tart crowned with creamy homemade vanilla ice cream. Book here.
Casa Pietrasanta, 1 Fusionopolis Way 02-04/05, S(138632), +65 8125 1154
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4. Kakushin
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Our cravings for Japanese food will never be satiated, so it’s no surprise that new sushi-yas are constantly popping up on the island. The latest one is Kakushin. Translated to mean ‘innovation’ in Japanese, this omakase restaurant puts the spotlight on Japanese seasonal produce. Omakase and a la carte menus are available, and feature skilfully sliced sashimi, sushi and hot plates, including the beautifully chargrilled A5 Kagoshima Wagyu dressed in a fragrant truffle balsamic sauce. Book here.
Kakushin, 6 Scotts Road, 02-03 Scotts Square, S(228209), +65 9759 2338
5. Mio Fine Foods
Tanjong Pagar has become more vibrant with the opening of Mio Fine Foods. A new concept by Bao Makers, this restaurant serves up traditional and artisanal Japanese fare. Head down and savour Japanese delicacies including maki rolls, sashimi and chirashi bowls. Apart from fresh seafood, gourmands can revel in Wagyu-filled dishes, such as the Wagyu uni rice bowl, a decadent and hearty bowl filled with succulent A5 Japanese Wagyu, and creamy sea urchin on a bed of omurice. Book here.
Mio Fine Foods, 82 Neil Road, S(088843), +65 6291 2330
Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
