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October is a month of culinary comebacks, with Chef Takeshi Araki of the former Esora returning with Ao, and Chef Johanne Siy behind Lolla opening the very similar-sounding Aro – at Esora's former location, no less. Beyond comebacks, we also celebrate upgrades. It's not every day a home-based business makes it big and gets to open its first dine-in, but that's exactly what husband-and-wife duo Arya Masagung and Angeline Chandraatmadja did with their snug 12-seater pasta bar, Saikyo Pasta. We also rejoice in the start of new eras, with modern Asian restaurant Tanica taking over Fysh at The Singapore Edition, and a creative, three-in-one Japanese concept Maison Yoshoku, replacing the previous Spanish restaurant MoVida at Raffles City. Here are the most exciting new restaurants in Singapore to dine at this month.
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Discover Singapore's best new restaurants here.
1. Ao
After the closure of his Michelin-starred kappo restaurant Esora last year, Chef Takeshi Araki makes a stellar return with Ao, a casual modern Japanese concept in Orchard. It's part of the Cloud Restaurant Group, known for Cloudfields at Tan Boon Liat Building and the more recent Cloudmills bakery, which happens to be Ao's neighbour. Expect a more relaxed, family-friendly setting compared to Esora, with woody tones and plenty of natural light. On the menu: elevated yet uncomplicated sharing plates with a touch of fine dining finesse. Table favourites include well-marinated bluefin tuna tartare over crispy toasted sushi rice ($28) and addictive grilled chicken wings, deboned and stuffed with fragrant black truffle mochi rice ($22). Other must-tries are the duck rillette ($20), cold sudachi somen with uni ($28) and the sea bream ramen ($28).
Address: 1 Claymore Drive, #01-01, Singapore 229594
Opening hours: Daily 11am-10pm
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2. Aro
Aro marks another glorious comeback. This time, it's Asia's Best Female Chef of 2023, Johanne Siy, who brings us Aro, after her Mediterranean restaurant Lolla shuttered earlier this year. Interestingly, the 26-seater fine-diner takes over the unit which used to house Esora. Aro serves what Chef Johanne calls 'Creator's Cuisine', resisting geographical and culinary categorisations like 'Filipino cooking' or 'French haute cuisine'. The menu ($268 for dinner) is instead anchored by core ingredients which Chef Johanne finds affinity with, whether it's oysters from Cancale, France, or the pili nuts, stingless bee honey and ube of her childhood in the Philippines. Those who miss Lolla will be glad to know that signatures like the avocado and smoked eel with jalepenõ granita, and the carabinero with potato bread remain on the menu as upgraded, 2.0 versions.
Address: 15 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238964
Opening hours: Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri-Mon noon-3pm, 6pm-10pm
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3. Saikyo Pasta
While not entirely new – Saikyo Pasta officially opened three months ago in July – this casual Japanese-Italian pasta bar is still worth a shout. The 12-seater in Icon Village at Tanjong Pagar started out as a home-based takeaway concept in Shenton Way by a husband-and-wife duo. Their inspiration? Japan's many family-run eateries, which whip up simple, homey and hearty wafu dishes, particularly pasta. The Napolitan ($22.90) is a staple here – comforting with a distinct sweetness from Japanese ketchup. If the sweetness gets too much for you, a dash of Tabasco sauce always does the trick. Equally popular: the shiso mushroom pasta ($22.90), savoury and umami, with shiso shreds for a refreshing, appetising lift in between bites. The signature cold kombu pasta with ikura ($15.90) and burrata with edamame puree ($15.90) are other decent picks.
Address: 12 Gopeng St, Icon Village, #01-86, Singapore 078877
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-8.30pm
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4. Tanica
The Singapore Edition welcomes a new restaurant: Tanica replaces the Australian seafood concept Fysh, which closed last year. A combination of the words 'botanical' and 'tannins', the modern Asian restaurant hones in on complex, spice-forward and herbaceous flavours, with sharing dishes that incorporate Southeast Asian spices and regional produce. A clear example of this is the asam pedas seafood risotto, with rice slow-cooked in a robust, tamarind-rich asam pedas broth with a distinct tang, and topped with ama ebi, as well as crunchy sea grapes and grilled wing beans ($58). Tanica also offers a three-course weekday set lunch at a reasonable $48 per person, and a Sunday brunch buffet spread starting at $98 per pax. The best part? You'll be dining in the same airy dining hall surrounded by tall ceilings and lush foliage, which is always a treat.
Address: 38 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249731
Opening hours: Daily 6am-10.30pm, noon-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm
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5. Maison Yoshoku
The illusory 'floating dessert' trend in Japan, popularised by restaurants like Ruru Shibuya and Kanadaya in Ginza, Tokyo, has made its way to Singapore. At the new Maison Yoshoku, a new concept by the Surrey Hills Group, desserts are suspended in mid-air using magnetic levitation. But it's not just a feast for the eyes. The dessert omakase experience lets you sample three delicately crafted desserts for $25, five for $35 and seven for $45, available daily from 3pm to 10pm. For the gimmick-averse, there are other reasons to visit: Hitsumabushi-style sets (from $28) for lunch and yoshoku plates (Japanese-Western dishes) and izakaya bites for dinner. Lunch reimagines the traditional hitsumabushi (grilled unagi over rice) with other proteins like seabass, black garlic wagyu and rosemary chicken, while dinner will feature plates like foie gras monaka ($14) and yoshoku omurice ($18).
Address: 252 North Bridge Rd, #03-43, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 11.30am-10pm
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