{"id":399542,"date":"2025-04-16T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T22:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/?p=399542"},"modified":"2025-05-01T00:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T16:44:04","slug":"just-opened-in-april-2025-new-restaurants-cafes-and-bars-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citynomads.com\/just-opened-in-april-2025-new-restaurants-cafes-and-bars-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Just Opened in April 2025: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

April is a month of returns and reinventions and this edition of <\/span>Just Opened<\/span><\/i> captures the spirit of both. From the storied comeback of Coriander Leaf to the smoky revival of Tanjong Beach Club, Singapore\u2019s dining and lifestyle landscape is brimming with fresh energy. We\u2019ve seen coffeeshops reimagined as neighbourhood bars, bathhouses redefine what it means to retreat, and omakase counters elevating the quiet craft of Japanese dining. Whether you’re after roasted pork belly with punchy chilli, a cocktail under palm trees, or a main-character moment in a K-drama-inspired eatery, this month\u2019s lineup delivers on all fronts.<\/span><\/p>\n

American Mass Hall<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Image courtesy of American Mass Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just opened in Tanjong Pagar<\/a>, <\/span>American Mass Hall<\/span><\/i> joins the city\u2019s growing list of East-meets-West kitchens with a bold, comfort-forward menu helmed by veteran chef Heman Tan. Known for his playful take on \u201cSin Cuisine,\u201d Tan blends American classics with Asian verve. Think Cajun Blackened Barramundi, double-stacked burgers, and BBQ Iberico ribs that arrive with pineapple salsa and a promise of indulgence. There’s flair too: short ribs smoked tableside and signature pizzas that arrive bubbling with molten cheese. For those after a midtown spot with generous portions and cross-cultural flavour, this new entry is one to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 2 Mistri Road, #01-01, Singapore 079624<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Mon\u2013Sun: 11am\u201311pm<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udcde +65 9743 0116 | \ud83d\udce9 rsvp1@americanmasshall.com<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> @americanmasshall<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Club Street Laundry & Hup San Social Club<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Image courtesy of Club Street Laundry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the corner of Club Street and Ann Siang Hill, history isn\u2019t just referenced, it\u2019s reimagined. On the ground floor, <\/span>Club Street Laundry<\/span><\/i> offers modern Australian cuisine through the lens of chef Justin Hammond (ex-Neon Pigeon, Underdog Inn), where dishes echo global travels, fermentation, and flame-led techniques. The name nods to the space\u2019s past life as Hup San Laundry, but this is no heritage gimmick. It’s an inviting all-day spot where stories simmer alongside spice. Descend into the basement and you\u2019ll find <\/span>Hup San Social Club<\/span><\/i>, a sultry 12-seater led by award-winning mixologist June Baek, where each cocktail is an emotion and every pour, a prompt to play. Together, they form a layered tribute to Singapore\u2019s immigrant spirit; intimate, expressive, and unmistakably now.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 98 Club Street, Singapore 069467<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Club Street Laundry: Tue\u2013Sat, 11am\u201311:30pm<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Hup San Social Club: Tue\u2013Sat, 6pm\u201312am<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> www.clubstreetlaundry.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Coriander Leaf<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Image courtesy of Coriander Leaf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As legacy brands fold and shutters drop, <\/span>Coriander Leaf<\/span><\/i> returns. Not with nostalgia, but renewed conviction. Its latest flagship at Craig Road signals a new chapter for the 25-year-old Pan-Asian institution. Founder Samia Ahad is joined by Executive Chef Iskander Latiff, a Mediacorp personality and homegrown culinary talent; whose modern techniques and intuitive grasp of Asian flavours give the menu its fresh pulse. The space is more intimate, the experience more considered: refined small plates, a recharged cocktail programme, and a through line of bold, regional storytelling. For those hungry for heritage, but open to reinvention, Coriander Leaf is quietly roaring back.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 20 Craig Road, #01-01, Craig Place, Singapore 089692<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Mon-Sat: 12\u20133pm, 5\u201310:30pm | Sun: Closed<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> www.corianderleaf.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hidden Table<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Halal fine dining gets an unexpected twist at <\/span>Hidden Table<\/span><\/i>, a Carousel Collection, now open at Royal Plaza on Scotts. Marketed as Singapore\u2019s first halal \u201cdine in the dark\u201d experience, this isn\u2019t dinner, it\u2019s dramaturgy for the senses. Guests begin with a welcome drink at Palm Caf\u00e9 before surrendering their phones (and sight) at the door, stepping into a pitch-black realm where texture, sound, and scent lead the way. The four-course experience unfolds like a play: misty forests, earthy woodlands, and a finale in a mysterious undergrowth, all imagined through taste. Executive Chef Darren Ong\u2019s aim? A meal you feel as much as flavour. Open Wednesday to Sunday, it\u2019s dining with your eyes closed and your senses wide awake.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Level 5, Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Wed\u2013Sun only | From 16 April 2025<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udcb8 Opening promo: S$78 (U.P. S$98)<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> Reserve here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Jiak Bar Izakaya<\/b><\/h3>\n
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On China Street, Jiak Bar by Jiak Ba Food Heaven is proof that good things happen when a Taiwanese food obsession becomes a full-blown mission. Founded by a Singaporean woman with a soft spot for <\/span>xiao chao<\/span><\/i> (\u5c0f\u7092 – Taiwan\u2019s version of stir-fry comfort food, often shared over drinks in casual eateries), Jiak Bar serves up hearty plates by day, braised pork chop rice, mee sua with oysters and intestines; and morphs into a bustling izakaya after dusk. Chef Bui Kia and team bring in flavours from Taipei to Taitung: think Three Cup Egg (a fried take on century egg), Crunchy Pig\u2019s Ears, and a Claypot Mala Tofu Stew spiked with Jin Xuan tea. Cocktails clock in under $10, including a whisky-spiked Drunken Boba. Unpretentious, punchy, and just what the CBD needs after hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 22 China Street, #01-01, Far East Square, Singapore 049564<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Mon\u2013Thurs: 11am\u20133pm, 5pm\u20139pm | Fri\u2013Sun: 11am\u20139pm<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udcde +65 9733 9157<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> @jiakba.sg<\/span><\/a> |<\/span> jiakba.sg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Korea Culture<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Lights, camera, banchan! <\/span>Korea Culture<\/span><\/i> is Singapore\u2019s first cinema-themed Korean semi-buffet, and it\u2019s pure main-character energy. Located in Changi Airport Terminal 3, this 70-seater homage to K-drama opens with a Squid Game-themed set, complete with uniformed servers and game challenges where you can win up to 50% off your bill. The food? A mix of East-meets-West hits: ginseng chicken, gochujang-butter fish & chips, army stew, and bibimbap bowls. Each main unlocks a rotating buffet of over 50 free-flow banchan and unlimited H\u00e4agen-Dazs ice cream. Call it dinner and a show with a side of cinematic mischief.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Changi Airport Terminal 3, #03-33<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Daily: 10:30am\u201310:00pm<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udcde +65 9129 5228<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> koreaculture.com.sg<\/span><\/a> |<\/span> @koreaculturesg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Maggie\u2019s<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Retro, irreverent, and proudly \u201calmost Chinese,\u201d <\/span>Maggie\u2019s<\/span><\/i> is where American-Chinese nostalgia meets a new-school culinary twist. From the team behind Marcy\u2019s and Parliament, this Keong Saik bistro channels grandma chic through the lens of \u201870s kitsch, with glittering chandeliers and gold chinoiserie to boot. Chef Ryan Nile Choo reimagines regional Chinese flavours with dishes like Sichuan furu Cacio e Pepe, lamb tartare with Hunan green chilli, and a cheeky pork fat-laced sticky date pudding. Cocktails are equally subversive, expect osmanthus-spiked tipples and Sichuan Margaritas with bite. Equal parts comfort and chaos, Maggie\u2019s isn\u2019t quite Chinese, but it\u2019s definitely a vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 1 Keong Saik Rd, #01-04, Singapore 089109<\/span>
\n<\/span> \u23f0 Tue\u2013Thu & Sun: 5:30pm\u201311pm | Fri\u2013Sat: 5:30pm\u201312am<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udcde +65 9622 6679<\/span>
\n<\/span> \ud83d\udd17<\/span> maggies.sg<\/span><\/a> |<\/span> @maggies.sg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Mansion 7<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kurobuta char siew glazed in Mao Tai sauce. Image courtesy of Mansion 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the thick of Tanjong Pagar\u2019s dining enclave, Mansion 7 is making a strong case for the new face of Cantonese cuisine. Here, tradition is redefined through three house pillars: dim sum, premium roast meats, and wok-fired signatures. Each rendered with the kind of precision and flair that turns dinner into performance. Dim sum chef Ben Yapp brings artistry to the table with whimsical creations like goldfish-shaped crystal dumplings and Okinawa brown sugar char siew buns, while Kurobuta char siew glazed in Mao Tai sauce and wok-kissed grouper with black fungus round out the rich, savoury fare. With gilded interiors and thoughtful touches, it\u2019s both a celebration and evolution of Cantonese dining culture.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd 30 Maxwell Road, #01-03, Singapore 069114
\u23f0 Sat\u2013Sun: 9\u201311:30am | Daily Lunch: 11:30am\u20133pm | Dinner: 5:30\u201310pm | Happy Hour: Daily 5:30\u20137:30pm
\ud83d\udcde +65 6038 0295
\ud83d\udd17 mansion7.sg<\/a> | @mansion7atmaxwell<\/a><\/p>\n

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