15 New Restaurants And Cafes In Dec 2025: Tokyo-Famous Udon, Handmade Pasta And More

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Best new restaurants and cafes in December 2025

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The new month brings a new wave of exciting restaurants and cafes in Singapore. Whether you’re looking for cosy cafes, trendy restaurants, or unique dining experiences, this month’s openings offer something for everyone. From a viral cheesecake store to a Korean ginseng soup restaurant, here are 15 new restaurants and cafes in December 2025 that are worth checking out.

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1. Noci 

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Noci, the first Korean pasta bar in Singapore, has found a home at Suntec City. You can expect handmade pasta and pizza amid a simple yet stunning space that will make you feel like you’re momentarily in Seoul.

To start, we recommend the Ricotta Crostini (14++), featuring chewy sourdough slices with whipped ricotta cream, Maldon salt, and a bit of olive oil. As for mains, there’s the sweet-tangy Tomato Stracciatella ($26++), which was slightly mild in flavour—best enjoyed with the classic Margherita ($21++) pizza. The latter was tastier in our opinion, with crispy charred edges and a warm, chewy centre, all while maintaining a delicious balance of basil, cheese, tomato sauce, and olive oil.

Read our Noci review. 

Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-386, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
Website
Noci is not a halal-certified eatery. 

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2. Chi Acai 

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There’s nothing quite like an icy acai bowl to beat the heat in Singapore. If you agree, visit ChiAcai, a new DIY acai cafe in Pasir Panjang, where you can customise your own bowl with acai, chia pudding, and over 30 toppings.

The first thing to consider is the base size: regular bowl ($10.90) or a large bowl ($14.90). There are five kinds of bases to choose from: Acai, Pitaya Sorbet, Coconut Sorbet, and Chia Pudding. Do note that there are five Chia Pudding flavours, including Pitaya, Matchia, Blue Moon, Green Magic, and Coco Vanilla Chia. After you’re done, go ahead and get as many fruits, superfoods, granola, and drizzle as you like. Some popular picks include pistachio drizzle, maple granola, and toasted coconut flakes.

Read our ChiAcai feature. 

Address: 218 Pasir Panjang Road, #01-11, Icon@Pasir Panjang, Singapore 118579
Opening hours: Sun, Tue-Wed 10am to 6:30pm, Thurs-Sat 10am to 10pm
Tel: 8928 2472
Website
ChiAcai is not a halal-certified eatery.

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3. Keming Bing Sat 

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Popular Hong Kong cafe Keming Bing Sat has opened a second store Funan Mall with their famous char siew rice, alongside a couple of outlet-exclusive dishes. In case you didn’t know, this is where you can try the “No. 1 Best-Selling Char Siew Rice in China” at a wallet-friendly price.

The Char Siew Rice is priced at $10.90++, comprising a plate of Wuchang rice topped with caramelised char siew, two sunny-side-up eggs, and some veggies. You can get this at both the OG Plaza Singapura branch and the newly opened Funan store. For something that’s exclusive to the Funan outlet, opt for the Prosperity Lava Polo Bun ($5.90++) or Lucky Peach Milk Pudding ($7.90++) instead, the latter packed with velvety smooth milk pudding. 

Read our Keming Bing Sat review. 

Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #B1-29, Funan Mall, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Website
Keming Bing Sat is not a halal-certified eatery.

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4. Bomul Samgyetang 

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Korean food fans, here’s another new opening to check out: Bomul Samgyetang. This restaurant at CHIJMES specialises in ginseng chicken broth, served in 10 different flavours. 

Our favourite was the Rejuvenation ($36++) broth, featuring black garlic, chestnuts, red dates, gingko nuts, and ginseng. The soup was subtly aromatic and surprisingly light! For something punchier, we recommend the Spicy Cure ($32++) instead, made with spicy chilli peppers for that extra kick. For sharing dishes, you won’t go wrong with the Minari Pancake ($22++): a thin, crispy pancake that highlights fragrant Korean water parsley. Round off your meal with a scoop of Bomul Ice Cream ($6++), available in either Ginseng or Signature Black Sesame flavour.

Read our Bomul Samgyetang review.

Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-11/12, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Bomul Samgyetang is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard. 

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5. Mr Sun Tea 

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Mr. Sun Tea, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain that has been around since 1999, has opened at SCAPE! Known for their unique tea blends, jumbo-sized pearls, and egg pancakes.

Their menu spans a whopping nine drink categories, comprising milk tea, fresh milk lattes, smoothies, fruit blends and more. If you’re unsure of what to get, their signature Jumbo Boba Milk Tea Smoothie ($6.80) is a must-try, starring ice-blended milk tea topped with XL grass jelly pearls, tapioca pearls, and a drizzle of sweet cream. If you’re craving a light snack, get this with one of their fluffy egg pancakes, such as the Creamy Cheese Pancake ($3.80 for two, $7.50 for four), which comes filled with a rich and creamy cheese core.

Read our Mr. Sun feature.

Address: 2 Orchard Link, #02-19, *SCAPE, Singapore 237978
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 8913 3833
Website
Mr. Sun is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.

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6. Ban Lan 

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If you’re feeling bougie, head over to Ban Lan at Scotts Square in Orchard. Hailing from China, the Michelin-approved restaurant is known for its speciality Hokkien dishes, including meat and seafood dishes, each crafted with fresh ingredients to showcase the flavours of Fujian cuisine.

The Buddha Jumps Over the Wall ($156++) is a standout dish, featuring a rich and fragrant broth filled with sea cucumber, abalone, mushrooms, quail eggs, scallops, and silky fish maw. For mains, we recommend the Steamed Crab with Hokkien Glutinous Rice Cake ($89++/$169++), for soft, delicate crab meat paired with creamy crab roe and a generous portion of stir-fried glutinous rice. There’s also the Tie Guan Yin Tea-Smoked Crispy Sesame Chicken ($46++/$79++), starring juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender meat, infused with an aromatic roasted sesame and Anxi Tie Guan Yin tea seasoning.

Read our Ban Lan review.

Address: 6 Scotts Road, #02-01/02, Scotts Square, Singapore 228209
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 8067 6688
Website
Ban Lan is not a halal-certified eatery.

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7. Partage Patisserie

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Run by award-winning pastry chef Terence Lin, Partage Patisserie is a cosy little cafe in Lavender with artisanal French pastries and petit gateau, AKA layered French cakes filled with cream. Each cake can be purchased individually for $9, but for the best deal, we recommend buying them in sets of two or four for $17 and $32, respectively.

The Matcha Blossom Petit Gateau is a popular choice, pairing a crunchy hazelnut base with layers of vanilla sponge, vanilla cream, and strawberry confit, before being topped with matcha whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Our favourite flavour was the Rocher Petit Gateau, a decadent combination of chocolate sponge cake and silky chocolate mousse and cream paired with a nutty hazelnut base and caramel glaze.

Read our Partage Patisserie feature.

Address: 11 Cavan Road, #01-07, Cavan Suites, Singapore 209848
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 4pm
Tel: 8884 1574
Website
Partage Patisserie is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.

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8. Ah Cai 

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Fans of acai shouldn’t miss out on Ah Cai, a self-serve dessert bar at SCAPE where you can build your own acai and ice cream bowls from $3.68!

Prices here are based on the weight of your bowl, costing $3.68 per 100g. To start, choose between their Organic Acai or Ice Cream base, available in Dark Chocolate and Soy flavours. Thereafter, liven up your bowl at their DIY station, where you can customise your dessert with over 20 different toppings and house-made sauces. For the best combination, we recommend pairing the spiced Lotus crumble, strawberries, crunchy granola, and creamy cookie butter sauce with the sweet acai base.

Read our Ah Cai feature.

Address: 2 Orchard Link, #02-24, *SCAPE, Singapore 237978
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 8893 0385
Website
Ah Cai is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.

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9. All Hands Cafe

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Image credit: All Hands Cafe

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10. Paparch 

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Cheesecake fans, this entry’s for you. Popular local bakery Paparch has opened a physical store along Arab Street. Previously online-only, the IG-famous brand is known for its aesthetic cheesecake squares, available in five flavours at the new shop.

There are two price tiers: $8.80 for the Original, a permanent fixture on the menu, and $9.80 for the flavoured cheesecakes. During our visit, the Pistachio Berry cheesecake stood out; the nutty pistachio-flavoured cheesecake came with a sweet and tangy berry compote in the middle. The sweet-savoury Miso Caramel was another favourite, featuring a molten miso-infused caramel centre that complemented the creamy cheesecake. If you’ve got a birthday celebration lined up, consider their whole cakes, with a seven-inch round priced at $51.50.

Check out our Paparch coverage.

Address: 8 Arab Street, #01-03, Singapore 199745
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 12pm to 8pm
Tel: 8183 4199
Website
Paparch is a Muslim-owned bakery.

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11. Nuldam Space 

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Nuldam Space is a new cafe in SCAPE Orchard that hails from Korea. They’re popular for their unique “365 wall”, a concept that invites diners to write a letter to their future selves or someone else to be read the following year.

Address: 2 Orchard Link, #02-14/15, Scape, Singapore 237978
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Nuldam Space is not a halal-certified eatery.

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12. Udon Shin

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Udon lovers, rejoice: the legendary Udon Shin has arrived in Singapore! Known to draw three-hour queues at its Tokyo flagship, this launch marks the famous handmade udon restaurant’s first international outlet. Udon purists will want to go for the Premium Tempura Kake Udon ($34++), a standard pairing of hot soup udon paired with assorted tempura. The platter comes with two shrimp tempura, four vegetable tempura, and a piece each of fish and squid tempura. 

Adventurous diners should definitely try the viral Carbonara Udon ($24++). Here, traditional udon with dashi is smothered in parmesan cheese and a slab of butter, then topped with a raw egg and a titanic piece of bacon tempura. Trust us when we say every calorie is worth it: the egg, butter, and parmesan cheese mixed well to coat the udon in a creamy decadence, while the bacon tempura was crispy on the outside and sinfully fatty within. 

Read our Udon Shin review.

Address: 391 Orchard Road, #B2-32, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Singapore 238873
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Udon Shin is not a halal-certified eatery.

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13. Kko Kko Na Ra Express

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Singapore’s OG Korean fried chicken store, Kko Kko Na Ra, has opened its first express outlet at Takashimaya Shopping Centre! This time, they’re serving up a variety of Korean street food favourites, alongside their beloved Yangnyum Chicken (from $12), with its sweet-spicy marinade found in every Korean fried chicken parlour. You can also get their Original Chicken and Soy Garlic Chicken, starting from $10.

The Kimchi Pancake ($12++) is a well-known favourite, and it was a winner here with its tangy, fermented richness and use of apples and pears. We equally loved the Giant Green Pepper Japchae (from $6.50)—a huge green chilli pepper stuffed with stir-fried Korean glass noodles and then deep-fried. Also, while you’re there, don’t miss the Korean Egg Bread (from $4.50 each), an extremely popular street snack in Korea. 

Read our Kko Kko Na Ra Express coverage. 

Address: 391A Orchard Road, #B207-6-2, Takashimaya Department Store, Food Hall, Singapore 238873
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
Website
Kko Kko Na Ra is not a halal-certified eatery.

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14. CHAGEE Pagoda House 

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CHAGEE fans, you’ll want in on this news. CHAGEE Pagoda House, the brand’s first tea and retail concept store, has opened in the heart of Chinatown. Located in a heritage shophouse, the new store offers Singapore-exclusive merchandise: think tumblers, tote bags, and collectables!

You’ll also find CHAGEE’s signature range of milk teas and brewed teas served here, including their Teapresso Latte series, which comes in two flavours: Da Hong Pao Tea Latte ($5.90) and Lapsang Souchong Tea Latte ($5.90). Pair your beverage with some tea-inspired cakes, including the Oolong Macchiato Mousse Cake ($6.90) and Floral Osmanthus Pandan Cake ($7.20).

Check out our CHAGEE Pagoda House review.

Address: Pagoda Street, #45/47, 49/51, Singapore 059204
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 10:30pm
Website | Full list of outlets
CHAGEE is not a halal-certified establishment.

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15. Chick-fil-A Singapore

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A year after launching a pop-up at Esplanade, Chick-fil-A is set to open its first permanent outlet in Singapore at Bugis+ on 11 December 2025. This marks the cult favourite American chain’s first foray into the Asian market.

Image credit: Chick-fil-A

Fans can expect the brand’s signature items here, including their famous Chicken Sandwich: a whole, boneless chicken breast seasoned with a secret blend of spices, pressure-cooked in refined peanut oil, sandwiched by crisp dill pickles and two toasted buns. Don’t miss their Waffle Potato Fries, too, which come lightly dusted with sea salt. These skin-on fries are best paired with Chick-fil-A’s sauces: Chick-fil-A, Barbecue, Garden Herb Ranch, Sweet & Spicy Sriracha, and Honey Mustard. There’ll also be a new Spicy Chili sauce developed exclusively for Singapore.

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New restaurants in Singapore for December 2025

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With plenty of new restaurants and cafes to explore, now’s the perfect time to try something different before the year ends. Don’t miss out on these fresh dining spots in Singapore!

If you’re planning a short getaway this December, read our Penang cafe guide. Otherwise, we also have our Tokyo food guide, which includes 15 best eateries in the bustling city that are tried and approved by our team!

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Address: 201 Victoria Street, #01-19, Bugis+, Singapore 188067
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 1pm
Website

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