1. Kimchi Dining
Located at Level 6 of Orchard Central, Kimchi Dining boasts a gorgeous glasshouse-style dining experience surrounded by lush greenery and florals all around. The café offers a more modern and refined style of Korean food, with aesthetic fine dining-style presentation.
Highlights from the menu include Charred Baechu ($18), Pork Jowl Ssam ($33), Makgeolli Bread ($6), Corn Cheese ($18), Gamjajeon ($19) and more. For heartier mains like carbs and noodles, go for their Myeongran Bibimbap ($23), Jeju Pork Noodle ($19), Kimchi Bibim Noodle ($16) or Janchi Noodle ($16), just to name a couple. They also have a selection of freshly-made kimchi tubs that you can buy and bring home!
Kimchi Dining
Address: 181 Orchard Rd, #06-10, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening Hours: 12pm-3.30pm & 5.30pm-9.30pm daily
2. Two Bake Boys
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You might already know the name Two Bake Boys, known for their popular crepe cakes doused in various sauces. They’ve recently opened a new dual-concept outlet in Balestier’s Shaw Plaza doubles as both a café space and baking studio! Now you can try your hand at making their signature crepe cakes through their classes, or simply enjoy a slice of cake at the café.
Signature cakes you can enjoy at the café include the Thai Tea Crepe Cake ($8.50), Taro Crepe Cake ($8.50), Mango Crepe Cake ($8.50), and more. Cakes are handmade from scratch and come with an extra serving of sauce that you can drizzle on top. They also serve various drinks to go with the cakes.
Two Bake Boys
Address: 360 Balestier Rd, #03-09/K2 Shaw Plaza, Singapore 329783
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
3. The Ride Side Skate Café
A café located in a skatepark? The Ride Side Skate Café is situated at the newly-unveiled Jurong Gardens Skatepark, offering anything from café fare, skate goods, lessons and more! If you’re visiting the skatepark, make sure to stop the café for some fuel, or to pick up some skateboarding necessities.
On the menu are various Western fare like sandwiches, burgers, mains, smoothies and more. Highlights include the likes of Grilled Turkey Bacon Club ($7.90), Buttermilk Chicken ($9.90), Applewood Smoked Sirloin Steak ($16.90), Fish & Chips ($12.90) and more.
The Ride Side Skate Café
Address: 108 Yuan Ching Rd, #01-01, Singapore 619617
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-9.30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8am-9.30pm
4. Coffee Tea Library
You’ve heard of a library filled with books, manga and even ramyeon, but have you seen a library of coffee and tea? Aptly named the Coffee Tea Library, this is a new space in Singapore with probably one of the most extensive selection of premium coffee and teas.
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The space is tucked away in a Tanglin Road, and looks like a secret escape away from all the city bustle, with a glasshouse concept, tranquil zen-inspired decor, relaxing swings for seats, and lush greenery all around. You can enjoy tea tasting sessions of various teas from Japan, Taiwan, China and Vietnam. Stay tuned to their coffee experience that’s coming soon.
Coffee Tea Library
Address: 356 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247674
Opening Hours: 10.30am-7pm daily
5. The Fat Kid Bakery
Popular bomboloni specialty store, The Fat Kid Bakery has finally returned with a new outlet at Telok Ayer following the closure of their previous Ang Mo Kio outlet. Look out for the store’s sunny yellow mural and step inside for a taste of their cult-favourite sourdough bombolonis!
The bakery offers Sourdough Bombos (from $3.80) in various unique flavours, each stuffed to the max, oozing with both sweet and savoury fillings. Look forward to new interesting savoury flavours like Sour Cream & Onion, Torched Mentaiko, Spicy Egg Mayo and Roasted Garlic Mascarpone. Other classic sweet flavours include the likes of Earl Grey, Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnut, Seasalt Maple, Blueberry Cheesecake and more!
The Fat Kid Bakery
Address: 39 Amoy St, Unit #39, Singapore 069865
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Friday, 8am-6.30pm; Saturday, 10.30am-4.30pm
6. Two Men Bagel House
If you love bagels, you’re no stranger to the name Two Men Bagel House (TMBH). The gourmet bagel specialty house has opened a new outlet in Joo Chiat with a spacious dining space and wood-fired hand-rolled bagels. As usual, you can choose from fixed menu items, or DIY your own bagel sandwiches with your favourite greens, sauces and protein.
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Bagels that are unique to the Joo Chiat outlet include the Fire Bird ($18), Rammstein ($22.50), Slim Shady ($18), Daisy Duke ($22.50) and more. Their classic bagels like the Lox ($20), BSM ($17) and Avo Baco ($18) are also available. Enjoy your bagels with various coffee drinks from their Brew Bar, or non-coffee drinks as well.
Two Men Bagel House
Address: 465 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427677
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-3pm
7. Friends Kitchen HK
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If you love Hong Kong’s iconic cha chaan tengs, you’ll definitely want to pay Friends Kitchen HK a visit, with its nostalgic interior and authentic Cantonese fare, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported straight to Hong Kong! The interior resembles a traditional Hong Kong-style eatery or tea house, complete with antique furniture, old paintings, retro tiles and more.
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Look forward to classic French Toast ($6), Bolo Bun ($4.60), Curry Fish Balls ($5.60), as well as hearty mains and zi char-style dishes like Braised E-Fu Noodles ($13.60), Eggplant with Salted Fish Pot ($18.80), Stir-Fried Char Siew Egg with White Rice ($9), Beef Balls Brisket Hor Fun ($13.60) and more.
Friends Kitchen HK
Address: 78 Neil Rd, Singapore 088841
Opening Hours: 11.30am-3.30pm & 6m-10.30pm daily (Closed on Tuesday)
8. Allpress Espresso
Hailing from New Zealand, Allpress Espresso is a popular specialty coffee roaster that has just opened a pop-up café in Singapore! Look forward to a Scandinavian-industrial vibe, with silver elements and neutral hues of white and cream. Seating is limited to several small round tables separated by translucent booth-style partitions.
As an opening promotion from 9th to 14th May 2023, Allpress will be offering 1-for-1 deals on all its espresso-based beverages such as Espresso ($5), Long Black ($5), Flat White ($6), Iced Latte Float ($11) and more. They will also be serving a food and dessert menu: Affogato Sundae ($16), Allpress Espresso Chocolate Granola ($8), Allpress Dirty Caramel Chips Ice Cream (from $6), Coffee Basque Cheesecake ($8), just to name a couple.
Allpress @ 73 Duxton
Address: 73 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089532
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 8am-5pm
