Visitors exploring the Mandai Wildlife Reserve now have even more reasons to linger after a day with the animals. Planter’s Shed, the all-day dining restaurant at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, has introduced a refreshed menu featuring wellness-inspired dishes alongside familiar Singapore favourites. Located within the resort, the restaurant’s latest offerings are designed to cater to both resort guests and day visitors seeking a satisfying meal surrounded by nature. The new menu reflects Banyan Tree’s wellbeing philosophy, while ensuring diners can still enjoy comforting local flavours. According to Executive Sous Chef Alex Siah, the menu was developed with the...
Sushiro Opens First Heritage District Outlet at Chinatown Point
Sushi lovers have another reason to head to Chinatown. Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro has officially opened its latest Singapore outlet at Chinatown Point, bringing its popular kaiten sushi concept to one of the city’s most iconic heritage precincts. The new restaurant will begin welcoming diners on 5 June 2026 and marks the brand’s 22nd outlet in Singapore. Located just a short walk from Chinatown MRT station, the restaurant offers easy access for office workers, families, tourists and residents exploring the bustling neighbourhood. The opening is particularly significant as it is Sushiro’s first outlet situated within a heritage district....
Sky22 Refreshed Menu Review Singapore: Comfort Dining with a Modern Asian Twist
Perched above the Novena skyline, Sky22 at Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena has rolled out a refreshed menu that leans heavily into familiar flavours, reinterpreted with a modern Asian lens. I was invited to a media tasting to experience the new lineup, and while the concept of “comfort dining” is clear, the execution varies depending on how much you expect these dishes to stay true to their roots. The menu itself is built around hybrid interpretations of local and regional dishes, alongside globally influenced plates — something that’s immediately evident from both the dish descriptions and the overall direction highlighted...
WOOBAR Ban Zu and SKIRT Review: Cocktails, Steaks and Standout Sides at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove
Cocktails were experienced at WOOBAR, while the food was served from SKIRT, the modern grill restaurant within W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. A Cocktail Menu Inspired by Flow and Movement Set against the marina at Sentosa Cove, WOOBAR’s latest cocktail programme draws inspiration from Singapore’s origins as a port shaped by water and movement . The menu is structured around three themes — Refresh, Adventurous, and Renewal — designed to evolve with the evening, from lighter aperitif-style drinks to more spirit-forward creations. On paper, it sounds conceptual. In practice, it’s a mix of visual theatrics, experimental flavours, and a few...
Yong Fu Hong Kong Launches Summer Season Celebration Banquet Menu Featuring Ningbo Coastal Flavours
One MICHELIN-starred Yong Fu Hong Kong welcomes the arrival of the warmer months with its Summer Season Celebration Banquet Menu, available from 10 May to 9 June. Created by Ningbo-born Executive Chef Liu Zhen, the seasonal tasting experience highlights coastal seafood, preserved ingredients and lighter textures that reflect traditional Ningbo summer cooking. The menu continues the restaurant’s quarterly seasonal programme, shifting from spring’s green-forward expressions into a summer direction shaped by gentle salinity, refreshing textures and the balancing warmth of ginger. Designed with seasonal wellness principles in mind, ginger plays a recurring role throughout the menu, aligning with traditional culinary...
QT Singapore Introduces Cygnet Brunch, Steak Frites Evenings and Cygnet Sundays in the CBD
QT Singapore is introducing three new dining concepts at Cygnet, expanding its day-to-night dining rhythm in the heart of the Central Business District. The refreshed lineup includes an all-day brunch menu, a steak-focused evening experience, and a relaxed Sunday programme built around martinis, oysters and casual bar plates. Together, the offerings reflect QT’s signature playful hospitality style while creating flexible options for everything from weekday coffee stops to weekend catch-ups. A New All-Day Brunch Experience at Cygnet Cygnet’s updated brunch programme brings a produce-forward approach shaped by Australian café influences, combining familiar comfort dishes with more contemporary flavour pairings. Highlights...
La Terrace by Louise Introduces Refreshed All-Day Menu, New Weekday Set Lunch & Live Acoustic Wednesdays in Hong Kong
La Terrace by Louise in Hong Kong has introduced a refreshed all-day dining menu alongside a new weekday set lunch and a weekly live music programme, marking a new chapter for the ground-floor terrace space beneath the MICHELIN-starred Louise at PMQ. With the addition of a dedicated ground-floor kitchen — bringing the total to two kitchens across both levels — the terrace strengthens its position as a standalone destination for relaxed French dining while continuing to reflect the culinary direction of Executive Chef Loïc Portalier and Head Pastry Chef Eve Minialai. The update also introduces a more social midweek rhythm...
HighHouse and NOVA Present a Month of Global Collaborations and Nightlife Experiences This May 2026
This May, HighHouse and NOVA are rolling out a lineup of international collaborations and music-led experiences spanning rooftop nightlife, cross-cultural concepts and guest performances from global artists. From limited-edition gelato collaborations and Cantopop-inspired social nights to live electronic showcases and underground DJ sets, the programme reflects both venues’ evolving direction as creative nightlife spaces in Singapore’s central business district skyline. Here’s what to look out for across the month. Sam’s Deli x Gelato Messina Featuring Samrove and Nash.D (15 May 2026) Returning this May, Sam’s Deli at HighHouse introduces a special crossover with Australian gelato brand Gelato Messina. Known for...
SUSHISAMBA Singapore Presents a Month of Chef Collaborations, Champagne Pairings and Guest Bar Takeovers This May
This May, SUSHISAMBA Singapore is presenting a curated series of one-night-only dining and cocktail experiences that bring together chefs, sommeliers and bartenders from across the region. Held across three evenings, the programme highlights cross-cultural flavours, Champagne pairings and a Southeast Asian bar collaboration — all set against the restaurant’s signature skyline backdrop at Capital Tower. Here’s what to expect if you’re planning a special night out in May. SUSHISAMBA x CANCHITA Chef Collaboration Dinner (19 May 2026) On 19 May 2026, SUSHISAMBA Singapore will host a collaborative dinner with guest chefs Daniel Chavez and Tamara Chavez from Canchita Peruvian Cuisine,...
Neon Pigeon Refreshes Its Izakaya Experience with a Bolder, Share-Style Menu
After more than a decade as one of Singapore’s go-to late-night dining destinations, Neon Pigeon is introducing an updated direction that builds on its signature high-energy izakaya identity while giving diners more flexibility in how they experience the menu. Rather than repositioning itself entirely, the venue is leaning further into what regulars already enjoy — bold flavours, creative cocktails and a lively atmosphere that naturally evolves as the evening progresses. Early dinners often begin as relaxed catch-ups before shifting into something louder and more social as the night unfolds. To complement that shift in pace, Neon Pigeon has also shared...