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The month of July is a happening one, with a whole slew of launches and events to look forward to: KFC’s fried chicken buffet, Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre’s opening, Pasir Ris Mall’s grand opening and many more. To add to the list, we’ve compiled these 15 new restaurants for July 2024, including cafes and famous eateries, to check out on your next weekend! Table of Contents The newly opened Within The Walls Dessert Bar in East Coast is a great supper spot to visit if you’re in the area. You can choose from an array of traditional Chinese desserts while dining in the retro, 80s-inspired interiors.  To beat the heat, we recommend getting their Steady Pom Pi Pi Strawberry ($14.80), which strikes a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavours. This strawberry snow ice comes topped with fresh strawberries and a dollop of yoghurt, an interesting addition that made this dessert incredibly delicious. FYI, real fruits are used to make most of their snow ice desserts! There’s also the classic Mango Sago with Mini Taro Q ($7.50), featuring chewy mini taro balls and sweet mango cubes.  Read our Within The Walls Dessert Bar review. Address: 378 East Coast Road, Singapore 428985 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 11pm Website Within The Walls Dessert Bar is not a halal-certified eatery. Within The Walls Dessert Bar Review: New Hong Kong-Inspired Cafe With Retro Vibes Swing by with a group of friends and enjoy their Signature Seafood Kimchi Ramyun Soup ($39.90++), an elevated version of Korean ramyeon with fresh prawns, crab, and octopus. This tasted best when paired with the Seafood Pancake ($23.90++), starring a crispy, buttery kimchi batter with a variety of seafood. Wash it all down with the Strawberry Makgeolli Bingsu ($38++): this dessert comes with a huge bowl of bingsu filled with berries and crushed ice, along with a 1.2-litre bottle of Korean rice wine on the side. You can add as much or as little as you want—whatever floats your boat! Read our Dal.Komm Playground review. Address: 128 Beach Road, #01-08, Guoco Midtown, Singapore 189773 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm Website Dal.Komm Playground is not a halal-certified eatery. Dal.Komm Playground: Popular Korean Chain Opens In Bugis With Makgeolli Bingsu And More GU:UM is a new contemporary Korean restaurant in Chinatown by Chef Han Seok Hyun, who’s also the brainchild of the one-Michelin-starred NAE:UM. In case you were wondering, GU:UM means “to grill”, which corroborates their identity as a grill restaurant. Meat lovers will love the tender Tajima Wagyu Ribeye MBS 8 ($188++ for 280g) and flavourful Iberico Pluma ($118++ for 300g). You can choose a marinade for each dish out of four different flavours: galbi, chilli gochujang, fermented fish sauce, and salted! Pair your proteins with the Sot Bibimbap ($32++), which comes in a traditional cast iron pot packed with Korean short-grain rice and seasonal ingredients. Finally, end your meal with the popular Hotteok ($18++): a pan-fried pancake filled with brown sugar and cinnamon, and finished with a scoop of burnt honey ice cream and mixed nuts. Read our GU:UM review.  Address: 29 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089136 Opening hours: Tue-Thurs 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm Website GU:UM is not a halal-certified eatery. GU:UM Review: Modern Korean Grill Restaurant By Michelin-Starred NAE:UM Fortuna Singapore is an up-and-coming space that’s been dubbed the first Sicilian-Neapolitan restaurant in our country. Chef Giorgio Sorce, the master pizzaiolo AKA pizza chef at Fortuna, was ranked in the world’s top 100 pizzaiolos in 2023! If there’s only one thing you can order, make it the Gambero & Stracciata ($38++), starring an extra crunchy dough that’s first fried,  then baked in the oven. This pizza is also topped with stracciatella cheese, fresh and juicy red shrimp, creamy pistachio pesto, cured egg yolk, and lemon zest to cut through the richness. Address: 7 Craig Road, Singapore 089667 Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm Website Fortuna Singapore is not a halal-certified eatery. Famous Filipino eatery JT’s Manukan Grille has opened at Lucky Plaza! The new eatery, located within Asian Food Mall at the basement of the mall, was founded in 2003 by Filipino actor Joel Torre and his wife. They’ve since expanded to over 30 branches in the Phillipines, and are most known for their chicken inasal, AKA grilled chicken. You’ll find an assortment of grilled meats and classic Filipino soups here. For those keen on trying inasal, go for the Paa ($8.50), which gets you a whole grilled chicken leg, rice, and soup. Here’s a tip: top up $0.40 to change your plain rice to garlic rice if you want extra flavour. Read our JT’s Manukan Grille review! Address: 304 Orchard Road, B1-#038, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm Website JT’s Manukan Grille is not a halal-certified eatery. JT’s Manukan Grille Review: Celebrity-Owned Filipino Chain Opens In SG With Famous Grilled Chicken If you’re in town, drop by Korean food hall Market Blue at Tanglin Mall for their latest menu! A must-try is the  Cheese Dak Galbi ($38.80++): spicy stir-fried chicken cooked with cabbage, Korean rice cakes, and stretchy mozzarella cheese. Else, share the Kimchi Pancake ($17.90++), which gets you a generous portion of leeks, chilli, and kimchi in a crispy fried pancake. That’s not all: they’ve also rolled out all-new Lemon Towers in flavours such as Sojuball Lemon ($14.90++) and Makgeolli ($11.90++). Each drink comes with slices of lemon stacked on top of each other for an IG-worthy shot! Check out our Market Blue coverage! Address: 163 Tanglin Road, #B1-122, Tanglin Mall, Singapore 247933 Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am to 9pm Website Market Blue’s eateries are not halal-certified. Market Blue Has New Menu With Makgeolli Tower, Cheese Dak Galbi And More   If you frequent Jewel Changi Airport, there’s a new place to add to your list of dining spots: Ipoh Town Kopitiam. This new cafe, run by two Ipoh-bon sisters, offers Ipoh-style dishes and light bites, including the famous Choy Kee Bakery Egg Tarts ($2.40++)! Food-wise, expect popular picks such as Ayam Berempah ($11.90++) and Ipoh Chicken Prawn Hor Fun ($12.90++), alongside Fragrant Curry Toast with Boiled Eggs ($4.90++) if you’re up for something lighter. Wash everything down with their Ipoh “Overjoy” White Coffee ($3.90++ for hot, $4.90++ for iced), which is rich and robust in flavour. Read our Ipoh Kopitiam review. Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, B1-299, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Website Ipoh Town Kopitiam is not a halal-certified eatery. Ipoh Town Kopitiam Review: Famous Choy Kee Egg Tarts, Curry Toast And More At Jewel Image credit: James Arvanitakis Siong Tong Gai is the latest addition to 313 Somerset. The popular Malaysian chain is best known for their fresh steamed fish that’s cooked in a premium broth. Order the Signature Steam Fish, which lets you pick from options such as Signature Steam Patin ($7.80++/100g) and Steam Black Tilapia ($4.80++/100g), served in a simmering hotpot. Image credit: Ronnie Tan You can also order other zi char dishes such as Sweet and Sour Popcorn Pork ($16.80++ for regular, $23.80++ for large) for the table. The pork chunks are tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce right before serving, and are said to be crispy on the outside while tender within. Read our Siong Tong Gai feature! Address:  313 Orchard Road, B3-02/03/04/05/06, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 6908 1393 Website Siong Tong Gai is not a halal-certified eatery. Siong Tong Gai: Popular Steamed Fish Restaurant From Malaysia Opens At 313 Somerset The Astor Grill by St. Regis is a stunning steakhouse that’s located six minutes away from Orchard Boulevard MRT Station by foot. It’s also listed in our guide to one of the best steak restaurants in Singapore! Get started with the Grilled Butternut Squash Salad ($28++), a healthier choice out of eight different appetisers, comprising romaine lettuce, feta cheese, and kalamata olives. Then, move on to enjoy the highlight of your meal: the 300g Ribeye Victoria Australia Prime Angus ($90++) never disappoints with two sauces, including the Chef’s Speciality Sauce, and another of your choice out of Chimichurri, Bordelaise, and Bearnaise. If you’d like to share among your dining companions, we recommend the Tomahawk Australia F1 Crossbreed Wagyu ($290++), which weighs 1.3kg! Address: 29 Tanglin Road, Lobby Level, The St. Regis Singapore, 247911 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am to 10:30am, 12pm to 2pm, 3pm to 5pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm, Sun 6:30am to 10:30am, 12:30pm to 3pm, 4pm to 6pm, 6:30pm to 10:30pm Website The Astor Grill by St. Regis is not a halal-certified eatery. Wallich Manor, part of the Tispy Collective, is located on the sixth level of Sofitel Singapore City Centre, right next to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station. They recently launched The New Dinner Menu, which is an affordable four-course meal priced at $48++ per person. We started our meal with their Cheese Puffs ($10++ for five), featuring choux puffs packed with melted cheese, followed by the Onion Tartlets ($12++ for three), a delicious starter featuring onion mousse tarts topped with caviar. For mains, we recommend the Truffled Chicken ($22++), which presents a winning combination of tender chicken thigh roulade atop a bed of truffle risotto. Finally, end your meal with the Divine Butterscotch Tart ($14++) that comes topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.  Address: 9 Wallich Street, Level 6 Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Guoco Tower, Singapore 078885 Opening hours: Tue 5pm to 11pm, Wed-Sat 5pm to 3am Website Wallich Manor is not a halal-certified eatery. Save this spot for the next time you’re in the Jalan Besar area! Hong Kong Stars Cafe is a new Hong Kong movie-themed cafe with classic dim sum and noodle dishes: think Shrimp Dumplings ($6.80), Steamed Salted Egg Custard Buns ($6.80),  Signature Siew Mai ($6.80) and more! The casual eatery’s old-school interiors, coupled with the Cantopop classics playing in the background, also make this a must-visit spot for its retro-inspired vibes. Read our Hong Kong Stars Cafe review. Address: 369 Jalan Besar, Singapore 20899 Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11am to 4pm, 5pm to 10pm Tel: 8042 1347 Website Hong Kong Stars Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery. There’s A New Movie-Themed Cha Chaan Teng With Handmade Dim Sum In Jalan Besar Image credit: @hvala_sg Matcha lovers have much to be excited about with Hvala‘s latest flagship opening at Odeon 333, an office tower along North Bridge Road! The new cafe is offering an all-new Matcha Kaya Toast ($9.90++), where brioche toast comes with butter and their signature matcha-infused kaya, then paired with soft-boiled eggs. Image credit: @acexi Pair this with their signature Matcha Latte, which lets you pick from different matcha grades. We love the Tsuki Matcha ($6.90++) for its bright flavour, or you can splurge on ceremonial-grade options such as Hana Matcha ($12.90++) and Kaze Matcha ($10.90++). Check out our Hvala feature! Address: 333 North Bridge Road, #01-11, Singapore 188721 Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 9.30pm Website Hvala is not a halal-certified eatery. Hvala Opens Near City Hall MRT With New Matcha Kaya Toast Easties, rejoice: popular homegrown cafe brand Lola’s Cafe has set up shop at Tampines Mall! This marks the brand’s third outlet, the first two of which being located in Kovan and Holland Village. The two-storey cafe sports earthy neutral tones with an extensive menu of mains, sharing sides, and desserts such as Cereal Milk Soft Serve ($6.50++) and Uji Matcha Soft Serve ($6.50++). You’ll also find outlet-exclusive beverages including Iced Momo Oolong Milk Foam ($6.50++) and the Iced Pu-erh Milk Foam ($6.50++). Address: 4 Tampines Central 5, #01-50, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10am to 10pm, Fri 10am to 10:30pm, Sat 9am to 10:30pm, Sun 9am to 10pm Website Lola’s Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery. Lola’s Cafe Opens 3rd Outlet In Tampines With New Outlet-Exclusive Dishes Cheap buffets are becoming harder to find these days, thanks to rising costs and inflation. So when we discovered Imperial Taste Steamboat Buffet in Bedok, we were very pleased. This restaurant prices its buffet from just $19.90+ if you’re visiting for lunch from Mondays to Thursdays! You get to choose two soup bases from the five varieties available: Herbal, Tomato, Butter Mala, Creamy Pork Broth and Milky Bak Kut Teh. Then, indulge in over 20 sides and veggies, including broccoli, enoki mushrooms, and Chinese sausages, which can be cooked in your steamboat or prepared lok lok-style. Do note that the latter is only available for the dinner buffet from Fridays to Sundays, which costs $37.90+ per person. Check out our Imperial Taste Steamboat Buffet feature! Address: 16 Jalan Pari Burong, Singapore 488682 Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 8pm Tel: 9048 9164 Website Imperial Taste Steamboat Buffet is not a halal-certified eatery. Get Hotpot Buffet From $19.90+ With Free-Flow Lok Lok At This Bedok Restaurant Bubble tea fans will be spoiled for choice with the array of flavours available at Kebuke, a Taiwan-famous tea store that has just opened at Taste Orchard! Prices start at just $2.90 for a medium cup of Peach Flavour Black Tea and Jasmine Green Tea, which as absolute steal for a cafe in town. Read our Kebuke review! Address: 160 Orchard Road, #01-11/12, Singapore 238842 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Website Kebuke is not a halal-certified eatery. Kebuke: Famous Taiwanese Bubble Tea Chain Opens In Orchard With Drinks From $2.90 These are the best new restaurants, cafes, and eateries to check out this July 2024! Bookmark this list for your next meal with your friends or fam. While you’re here, check out our guide to the best food deals in July 2024, where you’ll find a cheap sukiyaki buffet, croissant promotions and more. Otherwise, read our updated guide to the best bak chor mee stalls in Singapore, including traditional and modern renditions. 8 Food Deals To Check Out In July 2024—1-For-1 Sukiyaki Buffet, Free-Flow KFC And More Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.