The Straits Times Food

28/07/2025

One-Michelin-starred modern European restaurant ’s closure announcement comes just four days after Singapore’s Michelin Guide ceremony. The restaurant opened in 2015 (main photo) and it has held one Michelin star since 2016.
It follows the announcement of ’s shutting its last outlet at Greenwood Avenue as well.

PHOTOS: Alma by Juan Amador

27/07/2025

Worth the splurge: The relaunched Cherry Garden by Chef Fei takes Chinese cuisine to another level at . While Chaoshan-born chef Fei is not based in Singapore, he has played an instrumental role in overhauling and elevating the restaurant’s menu and training the team.

PHOTOS: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

27/07/2025

The 90-seat restaurant at will serve its last Middle Eastern meal on Aug 10 before it becomes a New School Pizza Parlor from Aug 15.
Chef ’s pizza awakening happened in Osaka in 2017, when he first ate Neapolitan pizza.
He co-owns .g.pizza in Seminyak, Bali, so, the switch to pizza does not come out of the blue. will remain, serving whatever he fancies. Artichoke also has a new tagline: “Cheating death since 2010.”

ST PHOTOS: Ng Sor Luan

26/07/2025

SG60 part 3: This week, we delve into 14 heritage brands - trendsetters in their own ways - that continue to thrive and stay relevant in the F&B landscape. Stay tuned for our final instalment next week!

PHOTOS: Yeo’s, Kua Chee Siong, Lianhe Zaobao, Komala Vilas, ST File, Prima Taste, Old Chang Kee, Sunshine Bakeries, SCS Butter, BT File, Kwong Cheong Thye

26/07/2025

C u at Singapore’s first The Coach Coffee Shop, one of the new openings at ’s enclave.
So far, it looks (and tastes) like takes its food and drinks very seriously - right down to the C-shaped ice ‘cubes’, popsicles and chocolates for the beverages.
The brand’s iconic C logo is also on the soft serve cones (inset) and its SG-exclusive flavour is the chilli crab ($9), complete with fried mantou and a good spicy kick.
Look out for its mascot Lil Miss Jo (and merch), then stroll right into the connecting Coach store for some shopping!

📍 01-224 Weave, Resorts World Sentosa
Open: 9am to 8pm daily

PHOTOS: The Coach Coffee Shop

25/07/2025

by Chen Kentaro’s seven-course menu ($108++ a person) is inspired by the friendship between two late cultural icons from Sichuan, China - chef Chen Kenmin, considered the Grandfather of Sichuan Cuisine in Japan, and renowned Chinese ink painter Zhang Daqian. Zhang was known as quite the foodie, so here’s a taste of what he would have eaten at Shisen Hanten in Tokyo.

Main photo: Tea-smoked duck
PHOTOS: Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, Eunice Quek

24/07/2025

has one Michelin star and its chef Kazuki Arimoto also won the Young Chef Award.
Meanwhile, 10 restaurants have lost their star, nine of which have already closed. 26 new establishments - a mix of restaurants and hawker stalls - are on the Michelin Select list.

ST PHOTOS: Brian Teo

24/07/2025

22/07/2025

For refined Cantonese cuisine, head to , which opens on July 23 at ’ Tower 1, Level 55.
Pair the restaurant’s dishes, by executive chef Albert Li (pic 2), with its wide collection of tea - showcased by tea master Zhao Gang - and Chinese liquor - presented by head wine sommelier Joe Yang. We hear it’s already fully booked till mid-August, so plan your meal soon.

Main photo: Poached Hokkaido squid with peanut and garlic with chilli oil
PHOTOS: Marina Bay Sands, Eunice Quek

20/07/2025

Who knew disposable fast food containers could end up in the National Collection? This styrofoam box once held a Big Mac, back when burgers were priced between 75 cents and $1.70. Find out why it is one of 60 objects marking a year in Singapore’s history in the interactive celebrating , in collaboration with .

PHOTOS: National Museum of Singapore, ST File

20/07/2025

For honest cooking at pocket-friendly prices, GG Japanese & Korean Cuisine at T-Space in Tampines North is the place to be. Go for the signature hotplate saba fish set, or, for variety, the combo meal (inset) with a fish fillet, chicken cutlet and grilled salmon.

ST PHOTOS: Hedy Khoo

19/07/2025

SG60 part 2: This week we spotlight 14 F&B brands that have stood the test of time, shine locally and overseas and continue to stay relevant in the food scene.
This series will culminate on Aug 3, stay tuned each week!

PHOTOS: Ayam Brand, Islamic Restaurant, Dona Manis Cake Shop, Eunice Quek, The 1872 Clipper Tea Co, Brass Lion Distillery, Keng Eng Kee Seafood, Guan Hoe Soon, F&N Foods, Fei Siong Group, ST File, Jigger & Pony Group, Michelin Guide Singapore