Quick answer: This directory covers five of Singapore’s newest restaurant openings: Zeniya (Kaiseki, Shaw Centre), Belimbing (new-gen Singaporean, Beach Road), Station by Kotuwa (Sri Lankan, Boon Tat Street), Bon Broth (hotpot, Raffles City), and Casa Cicheti (Italian, Tiong Bahru). All five were confirmed operating as of July 2026.
Choosing a new restaurant is less about the food and more about the afternoon that unfurls around it. Picture a serene Kaiseki lunch that sets a reflective tone, or a wood-fired dinner that becomes the spark of a long evening. These five recent openings each bring a different tempo to your weekend, inviting you to slow down and savour the whole arc of the day.
Zeniya
Zeniya (UEN: 199302687M), the sole international sibling of the two-Michelin-starred Zeniya in Kanazawa, Japan, serves traditional Kaiseki cuisine at Shaw Centre on Orchard Road. It first opened at Shangri-La Singapore in 2023 and relocated to its current Shaw Centre location in May 2025.
Products or Services
Multi-course Kaiseki meals built around seasonal Kanazawa and Japanese produce, with a sake pairing option.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 1 Scotts Road, #01-11, Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
- Phone: +65 9666 6131
- Operating Hours: Tue-Sun lunch 12-3pm (last seating 1:30pm), dinner 6:30-11pm (last seating 8pm)
- Website: Zeniya Singapore
Reserve a midday seating at this quiet Kaiseki counter—the natural light on Orchard Road slips away as you settle in. The progression of seasonal small plates, paired with sake, feels like a gentle reset for the senses. Afterwards, you’re perfectly placed for an unhurried wander through the Shaw Centre boutiques.
Belimbing
Belimbing (UEN: 201429622R), on the second floor of a restored shophouse on Beach Road, is a new-gen Singaporean restaurant by The Lo & Behold Group, led by Chef Marcus Leow (formerly of Naked Finn and Magic Square).
Products or Services
A 4-course dinner menu ($88) and 2-course lunch menu ($58), with dishes like aged kanpachi with cold coconut cream sauce, clam custard with assam pedas, and grilled “firefly” squid rojak, plus inventive cocktails.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 269A Beach Road, Singapore 199546
- Phone: +65 8869 7243
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Tue-Sun lunch 12-3:30pm, dinner 6-10:30pm
- Website: Belimbing
Climb the stairs of the Beach Road shophouse to find a dining room that balances heritage detail with modern Singaporean cooking. The evening menu unfolds like a conversation between familiar comforts and inventive twists, making it ideal for a date that you’ll both retell. The clam custard with assam pedas spark is a standout.
Station by Kotuwa
Station by Kotuwa (UEN: 53407224X), on Boon Tat Street, is a casual offshoot of Sri Lankan restaurant Kotuwa, led by Chef Rishi Naleendra and Head Chef Jay Teo.
Products or Services
À la carte snacks, starters, mains, sides, and desserts, including Babath Crispy Tripe, braised beef cheek in blackened coconut gravy, and roasted chicken with devilled butter; the Station Feast ($68++ per person) offers a curated selection.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 21 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069620
- Phone: +65 6221 1911
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Wed-Fri 12-3pm & 6-11pm; Tue & Sat 6-11pm only; closed Sun-Mon. Hours at newer openings change often — confirm before visiting.
- Website: Station by Kotuwa
This Boon Tat Street spot works brilliantly as a spontaneous after-work stop. The casual, bistro-like hum welcomes you to dip into bold Sri Lankan snacks and robust curries without ceremony. Order the Station Feast for a ready-made journey through the menu’s highlights, leaving you with enough time to enjoy the rest of the night.
Bon Broth
Bon Broth (UEN: 202415598W), at Raffles City, is Chef André Chiang’s first hotpot concept, offering individual hotpots with French-technique broths.
Products or Services
Set menus at $110 and $138 with a choice of 8 broths (e.g. Sichuan Green Pepper, Satay, Mala), each bone-broth-based and simmered 14-16 hours; à la carte menu and desserts also available.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 252 North Bridge Road, #03-01, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
- Operating Hours: Daily 11:30am-3pm, 5:30-10pm
- Reservations: SevenRooms
A rainy afternoon turns luxurious with an individual hotpot at Raffles City. Choose a broth like Sichuan Green Pepper or Satay—each simmers for hours, deepening as you cook. The solo set-up makes it feel like a personal retreat, and the French-technique precision ensures every dip feels a little special.
Casa Cicheti
Casa Cicheti (UEN: 53495181C), in Tiong Bahru, is an Italian trattoria by The Cicheti Group.
Products or Services
Handmade pasta, wood-fired Nea-Romana pizzas, and small plates for sharing, including the signature Casa Pane focaccia; extensive wine list; a Blinder Challenge ($109) for tiered wine discounts.
Contact Information & Location
- Location: 78 Guan Chuan Street, #01-41, Singapore 160078
- Phone: +65 8479 0060
- Email: [email protected]
- Operating Hours: Tue-Sun lunch 12-2:30pm (last order 2pm), dinner 6-10:30pm (last order 9:15pm; 9:30pm Fri-Sat); Mon closed
- Website: Casa Cicheti
A Sunday lunch in Tiong Bahru gains its glow from this trattoria’s wood-fired oven and warm, shared plates. Arrive with a few friends and pull the Blinder Challenge card—misses earn you a laugh, hits earn you a discount. The handmade pasta and signature focaccia keep everyone contentedly lingering long into the afternoon.
At a Glance
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Zeniya | Japanese Kaiseki | Shaw Centre |
| Belimbing | New-gen Singaporean | Beach Road |
| Station by Kotuwa | Sri Lankan | Boon Tat Street |
| Bon Broth | Hotpot | Raffles City |
| Casa Cicheti | Italian | Tiong Bahru |
About this list: This is a directory of five recently opened restaurants in Singapore — not a ranking or endorsement, and not exhaustive. As these are newer openings, hours and details are more likely to change than at long-established restaurants; confirm before visiting.
Disclaimer: Information here has been compiled from the businesses’ own websites and other publicly available sources, current as of July 2026, and may change. We do not guarantee it is complete or error-free and disclaim liability for inaccuracies or omissions; let us know if you spot an error so we can correct it.
