Singapore’s dining scene heats up this month with five new openings that span Mediterranean-Japanese fusion, Spanish bodega fare, and premium Korean tonkatsu. Whether you’re craving a 36-hour slow-cooked black curry in a hidden basement nook or a family-style Chinese banquet with Singapore’s largest baijiu collection, these spots offer fresh reasons to skip your usual post-work hangout.
Kuro Kare: A Tiny Spot with a Big Curry
Tucked into the basement of Havelock II, an 18-seat restaurant is drawing daily crowds for its signature black curry. Chef Ho Bing Rru and Aidan Wee, who previously ran the concept at Singapore Management University, have expanded their menu with rotating off-menu items. The star is a 36-hour slow-cooked black curry served with Japanese rice. Beyond that, look for “Siam Tiu chicken wings” — deboned and coated in a spicy Thai-style sauce — and a clever “kaya toast” featuring seasoned negitoro and avocado between crispy brioche, paired with a soy-marinated egg yolk.
Address: 2 Havelock Road, Havelock II, B1-32, Singapore 059763
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm, 6pm–10pm
Le Ju Xuan: Regional Chinese Cuisine Meets a Record Baijiu Collection
Marina Bay Sands has opened a 188-seat Chinese restaurant in the lobby spot formerly occupied by Blossom. Le Ju Xuan serves as a more accessible, family-friendly alternative to the hotel’s Cantonese fine-dining venue, Jin Ting Wan. The menu spans Cantonese, Northern Chinese, and Sichuan specialties, including marble goby, Sichuan mapo tofu with sea cucumber, and fresh seafood prepared to order. Baijiu enthusiasts will find over 70 labels — the largest collection in Singapore — including rare limited-edition bottles of Kweichow Moutai.
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Tower 2, Level 1, Singapore 018956
Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–10:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
Casa Lola: Spanish Comfort Food with a Latin Twist
The team behind FOC Restaurant brings a new casual Spanish concept to Boon Tat Street. Casa Lola draws inspiration from Barcelona’s neighborhood bodegas, serving uncomplicated, flavor-packed comfort food. Start with crispy plantains topped with avocado cream and sriracha honey — a Spanish classic reimagined with Latin American flair. More adventurous diners can order crispy suckling pig ear with smoked paprika aioli or Spanish sea snails perfumed with cumin, cloves, and Mediterranean herbs. Mains include garlic king prawns with Spanish Agria potatoes and eggs, a baked macaroni ragù based on Chef Juanjo Carrillo’s grandmother’s recipe, and a seasonal house paella.
Address: 3 Boon Tat Street, Singapore 069612
Hours: Tue–Sat noon–3pm, 5pm–10pm
Katsu By Kyu: Jeju Pork Tonkatsu, Aged for 240 Hours
At OUE Downtown Gallery, a new Korean restaurant reimagines how to enjoy premium Jeju pork. Instead of grilling it tableside, Katsu By Kyu specializes in tonkatsu made from the same high-quality cuts, first introduced to Singapore in December 2025. The pork undergoes a 240-hour dry aging process before being finished over rice-straw charcoal. The restaurant also uses premium Korean Samgwang rice, milled on-site each morning and cooked to order in a traditional cast-iron gamasot pot — each serving comes with a rice card detailing the grain’s variety and origin. Beyond tonkatsu, try Japan’s popular himokawa udon with soy paste or roasted sesame sauce.
Address: 6A Shenton Way, OUE Downtown Gallery, #01-09, Singapore 068815
Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–3pm, 5pm–10pm
Noor Singapore: Mediterranean and Japanese Fusion in River Valley
A vibrant new spot in River Valley brings together Greek honey, olive oil, tahini, labneh, and harissa with miso, Kobe beef, and ramen. Popular orders include tahini gyozas stuffed with chicken shawarma, topped with chili oil for a spicy kick; hamachi tartlets on crispy shells with yuzu labneh; and miso hummus with glazed edamame and tare sauce, served with pita bread. The cocktail menu is worth exploring, too. Visit on Wednesdays for ladies’ night with free-flow prosecco, or Thursdays for kimono and belly dance performances starting at 8:10pm.
Address: 17 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238966
Hours: Tue–Sun 5pm–midnight
Broader Impact: A Dining Scene in Constant Motion
September’s crop of openings reflects Singapore’s appetite for both hyper-specialized concepts (36-hour curry, dry-aged pork tonkatsu) and cross-cultural mashups (Mediterranean-Japanese, Spanish-Latin). Each restaurant fills a distinct niche, from intimate 18-seaters to sprawling hotel dining rooms. For diners, the takeaway is clear: the city’s culinary landscape rewards exploration, whether you’re hunting for a rare baijiu label or a Korean rice card. Check back next month for more fresh arrivals — and if you missed earlier openings, scroll through our guides to August, July, and June for even more options.