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If April was a great month for foodies – ahem, four-hour queues for smash burgers and snaking lines for wallet-friendly Japanese pasta – then May is certainly keeping the momentum going. First up, an Osaka-born tonkatsu joint in Orchard is still clocking hour-long waits, while a new Korean barbecue spot in the National Gallery wins plenty of hearts with its premium meat selections and lovely interiors. Omakase remains a popular dining experience, and one of the most recent openings is fronted by a pioneering Singaporean sushi master. Next, take your taste buds to France, with the city's first bouillon-inspired restaurant by a French father-son restaurateur duo who definitely know what they're doing. And finally, celebrated chef Ace Tan makes a comeback with another progressive Asian fine-dining concept, this time located in town, instead of the far corners of Labrador Park.
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1. Tonkatsu Daiki
Back in March, Tonkatsu Daiki Singapore opened its doors at Ngee Ann City, bringing a slice of one of Osaka’s authentic food delights – the ultimate crisp tonkatsu – straight into the heart of our city. Two months later, the restaurant is as popular as ever, with wait times of over an hour during peak periods. The Singapore outlet marks the first overseas outing for Tonkatsu Daiki, the Osaka shop that’s earned a mention from the Michelin Guide four years in a row. Tonkatsu Daiki’s menu revolves around premium pork cutlets that are coated in light, fluffy panko before taking a slow bath in oil at tightly controlled temperatures. The result: pork that stays juicy and tender on the inside, with a crisp golden shell that shatters just enough when you bite into it. Apart from the food, the space itself is also one to look forward to. The design leans heavily into its Osaka roots – taking cues from the experience of stepping off a JR train and wandering straight into the buzz of Osaka’s most famous street, Dotonbori.
Address: 391 Orchard Rd, Ngee Ann City, #05-33, Singapore 238873
Opening hours: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-8.30pm
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2. Seoul & So
K-foodies would be familiar with Seoul Restaurant at Conrad Singapore, a family-run institution which has been around for 25 years. This year, the second-generation siblings Rhee Hyuk Kee and Rhee So Hyun have taken a step forward, opening a modern Korean barbecue diner in the National Gallery. Seoul & So is nothing short of gorgeous, with light-washed interiors, wood and stainless steel accents and a tree blossoming in the centre of the space. Most noticeably, the restaurant does away with the usual tabletop grills in favour of a central grilling station, which means the smoky fumes don't cling to your clothes as much. That, and the fact that weekday lunch sets start at $35, make it a good choice for classy and fuss-free business lunches. Premium meats are also part of the rotation, including Korea's prized Hanwoo beef ($59 per 100g, minimum order of 200g) as well as rarer cuts like Hanwoo point end brisket and inside skirt, on top of the usual suspects of Japanese and Australian wagyu, USDA Prime beef and Iberico pork.
Address: 1 St Andrew's Rd, National Gallery, #05-03, Singapore 178957
Opening hours: Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm
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3. Sushi Kenshin
Before Singapore was flooded with omakase counters, there was Nogawa Japanese Restaurant, one of the pioneers in the 90s, with a guest list that included prime ministers and renowned artists. Now, one of the chefs from the original team, Kevin Ho, has stepped out with his own restaurant, Sushi Kenshin at Clarke Quay Central. With more than 30 years behind the counter, Chef Ho is an expert in Edomae-style sushi, a time-honoured craft from Japan, focusing on precise knife work and seasoning. Sushi Kenshin uses Miyagi Sasanishiki rice, which is prized for its soft texture and clean taste on the palate. Each batch is seasoned with a house-made red and white vinegar blend, before it's deftly shaped into rounds and crowned with fresh, glistening seafood, including the likes of nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) and otoro (fatty tuna). Beyond the excellent quality of seafood, expect a range of sake sourced from various regions in Japan, a value-for-money $88 lunch set and a thoughtfully designed dining area with ergonomic chairs and spaces that accommodate wheelchair users.
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Clarke Quay Central, #03-96, Singapore 059817
Opening hours: Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm
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4. Bouillon Gavroche
In France, there are bistros and brasseries. And then there are bouillons. Popularised in the 19th century, these are Parisian dining halls that serve hearty, affordable meals to the masses. And father-son duo Frédéric and Jean Colin are determined to bring that same experience to Singapore, with the opening of Bouillon Gavroche in Mandarin Gallery. Frédéric cut his teeth at Michelin-starred kitchens across Paris, while Jean was trained in hospitality and spent years in Belgium, Lyon and Paris. Their new 70-seater restaurant is split into two rooms – the 50-seater Grande Room and a 20-seater Petite Room. But a highlight of the space is the original 1960s wooden bar sourced from France itself, boasting a selection of, well, French wines, of course. You will find French classics on the menu, priced between $6 to $28 in the spirit of keeping things accessible. Must-tries include the chicken broth with vermicelli, duck parmentier (think shepherd's pie with duck confit and mash) and of course, the classic slow-cooked beef bourguignon with elbow pasta.
Address: 333A Orchard Rd, Mandarin Gallery, #01-16/17, Singapore 238897
Opening hours: Daily 11.30am-10pm
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5. Asin
Chef Ace Tan can't catch a break. Just over a year after opening his fine-dining concept Asu at Labrador Park, the ambitious chef has ported over his kitchen and team to Clarke Quay. Now, he introduces Asin, another fine-dining experiment focused on progressive Asian cuisine. He's not doing it alone either. Chef Ace is joined by Desmond Heng, founder of wildly popular home-based business turned omakase counter, Suguru Dining. The new 22-seater takes over the iconic unit that used to house natural wine bar RVLT, transforming the grungy space into a meditative dining hall with a curved counter angled towards an open kitchen. An eight-seater private dining room is also available for bookings. Asin will showcase a culmination of Chef Ace's experiences, from his childhood in Singapore and his family's TCM hall, to his knowledge of French haute cuisine and foraging in the forests of Korea. The menu will feature seasonal Asian ingredients, Southeast Asian flavours and ancient culinary practices from pickling to fermentation and preservation.
Address: 38 Carpenter St, Singapore 059917
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 6pm-11pm
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