9 New Restaurants & Menus In September From Famous Korean Cold Noodles To Wagyu Buffets

Ever feel like shaking up your dining calendar - whether it's for date night, a catch-up with friends, or special occasions - then draw a blank on where to go? We've all been there. But this month, Singapore's food scene makes things easy. With new restaurant openings, refreshed menus, and limited-time launches, there's no excuse not to have something new and cool to drop in the group chat or surprise your loved ones with.

Skip the planning and research! Here are nine spots to add to your calendar:

#1 Gwanghwamun Mijin - MICHELIN Bib Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles

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This highly anticipated Korean restaurant lives up to all the hype with quality food that take your tastebuds back to Seoul and a well-priced menu including Lunch Sets from $16 to $21. If you're in the mood for a meal that feels substantial and guilt-free at the same time, this is it.

Listed on the MICHELIN Guide Seoul since 2018, Gwanghwamun Mijin earned its claim to fame with its house-made Signature Buckwheat Noodles ($15) and dipping broth, both of which are prepared in Korea and flown to Singapore. Chewy in texture yet light on the palette, the buckwheat noodles are oh-so satisfying to slurp up after dipping it in the cold broth that looks mild but is surprisingly rich in flavour. Enjoy it on its own or add condiments like grated daikon, wasabi, seasoned seaweed, and green onions. For proteins, our top pick is the Bossam ($15/$20/$30), delicately seasoned boiled pork belly that you can wrap with sweet napa cabbage leaves, kimchi, and house-made sauces.

Gwanghwamun Mijin is located at 47-49 Pekin Street, #01-01 Far East Square, and is open from Mondays to Saturdays from 11am to 9:30pm.

Reservations: mijin.sg

#2 Mr Hainan - Authentic Hainanese Cuisine

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We may live in a concrete jungle, but can always enjoy hearty, village-style food thanks to restaurants like Mr Hainan. It just opened its doors at VivoCity with a concise menu of the most quintessential Hainanese dishes.

The Hainan Wenchang Chicken (Half: $28.80, Whole: $52.80) is prepared in traditional Hainan style, prioritising freshness with free-range chickens fed a natural, antibiotic-free diet, which results in a firmer texture and robust, natural chicken flavour. It pairs perfectly with the aromatic Wenchang Chicken Rice ($1.60), which also differs from Singaporean-style chicken rice. It's made with old corp rice which is more absorbent, deeply soaking up the rich chicken broth for a softer texture and a stronger chicken flavour.

Complete your feast with other standout dishes like the Hainan Prosperity Pot ($18.80) and the Threadfin with Assam Sauce and Yellow Lantern Chili Peppers ($29.90).

To celebrate the opening, Mr Hainan will be running promotions from now till 30 September. Diners can enjoy 50% off the Hainan Wenchang Chicken (Half, U.P. $28.80) on weekdays and unlimited refills of Wenchang Chicken Rice daily with each purchase.

Mr Hainan is located at VivoCity #02-116 and is open from 12 to 9:30pm daily.

#3 Waterfall Ristorante Italiano - 10th Anniversary Menu

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Craving a decadent Italian feast that really hits the spot? Waterfall Ristorante Italiano delivers just that with a 10th anniversary menu featuring 10 signature dishes, each the shining favourite of the year since 2015.

Start with the luscious Burrata Pugliese ($25), a generously portioned chunk of cheese with rocket, olives and cherry tomatoes. After that, dive into the pastas including Tagliatelle Ai Porcini e Tartufo di Norcia ($32), where silky pasta is coated in a piquant Black Truffle sauce for rich, earthy bites with a silky smooth mouthfeel. For mains, the highlight is the Polpo Alla Plancia ($42), a grilled octopus with a moist, succulent texture and additive, smoky goodness. End on a high note with Tiramisu Classico ($12), a classic done right with a perfect balance of sweet and bitter flavours.

As a special treat, diners will receive exclusive anniversary gifts on Waterfall's actual birthday, 17 September.

The 10th Anniversary Menu will be available from now till 30 September 2025 for lunch and dinner. Waterfall Ristorante Italiano is located in Shangri-La Singapore's Garden Wing.

Reservations: shangri-la.com

#4 Cable Car Dining ft. Chef Mathew Leong

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If you're looking for a unique dining experience for a celebration, how about dining in the sky? Chef Mathew Leong, Asia's top-performer at Bocuse d’Or 2025 and global sixth-place chef, has joined forces with Mount Faber Leisure Group for a limited-time Cable Car Sky Dining menu.

The specially curated three-course menu ($138++ per guest) showcases Chef Mathew's signature Nordic and Asian infusion style.

Setting the tone for the evening, the romantic roof top restaurant Dusk serves up tipples and amuse-bouche. On board the private cable car cabin, diners will enjoy a delectable starter, Kombu-Cured Tuna Chutoro, a main dish, Open-Fire Grilled Japanese Wagyu Sirloin prepared medium rare, and a bread basket with butter. After enjoying this scenic dining experience over two rounds in the cable car (approximately one hour), it comes to a sweet end with Oolong Tea Milk Ice Cream at Arbora Café @ Mount Faber Peak.

Reservations: mountfaberdining.com

#5 Burma Social - New Pan-Asian Menu

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This multicultural restaurant and bar just unveiled a new menu that adds a modern Pan-Asian touch to traditional Burmese recipes.

New appetisers include Dim Sum such as Gold-Dusted Prawn & Chives Har Gao ($24) and crispy Soft-Shell Crab Bao ($20) topped with pickled vegetables and sriracha. Highlights under Sushi Rolls include the Piquillo Wild Roll ($14) rolled with piquillo pepper, asparagus, avocado, cucumber.

Not a salad person? The Avocado Lahpet Thoke ($22) will change your mind. This tea leaf salad has a savoury mix of flavours and textures, elevated with creamy avocado. For mains, go for the comes in form of Coastal Crab Curry & Pav ($38) house-made Malvani coconut curry with semolina-coated soft-shell crab and Indian ladi pav bread.

The new menu is available daily at both Burma Social's Siglap and Tras St outlets.

Reservations: burmasocial.com

#6 Canton Paradise+ - New Dim Sum Concept

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Love the fun, fast-paced food culture of Hong Kong? Paradise Group's latest dining concept at VivoCity, Canton Paradise+, aims to recreate just that with greater convenience and economic price points.

On the menu are over 15 handcrafted dim sum including the Signature Dim Sum Platter ($16.90). This aesthetic dish is presented in a hexagonal steamer, with six exquisite creation like a goldfish-shaped Spinach Dumpling and an octopus-shaped Sakura Shrimp Dumpling.

There are also comforting Cantonese staples such as the Signature Canton Jumbo Prawn Wanton Noodle ($8.90) and Ting Zai Style Congee ($8.90).

For dessert, there are cute options like the Sugar Shell Turtle Polo Bun ($4.90/pc) with butter and Trio Lava Bun ($7.90/3pc) with three fillings: Custard, Chocolate, and Oatmeal Taro.

Canton Paradise+ is located at VivoCity #B2-37.

#7 WeWa - Middle Eastern Street Food

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If you're in the mood for a simple, wholesome meal or need a quick meal on busy days, head to the new halal restaurant WeWa (pronounced ‘weey-wah’) at Orchard Gateway. On the menu are Middle Eastern street food staples with shawarma meats that are marinated for over 12 hours in spices, then layered onto spits and slow-roasted to tender, juicy perfection. There's a choice of three meats: Chicken, Beef, and Prawn.

These meats are made into hearty meals in Pitas ($6 - $16), protein-rich Keto Bowls ($14 - $19), and Rice Bowls ($11 - $16). Each comes with Middle Eastern toppings prepared fresh in-house including pickled cabbage, fresh tomatoes, mint and coriander salad, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, plus house-made zhug AKA hot sauce made with green chills and coriander.

There are also sides like the wonderfully crispy WeWa Fries ($5) and well-seasoned Falafel Balls ($5), Gazoz sodas ($2.90), and desserts including a traditional Malabi ($5).

WeWa is located at Orchard Gateway #01-17 and Weave @ RWS #01-219 - 231, and is open from 10am to 10pm and 11am to 10pm respectively.

#8 IPPUDO Beyond - New Concept

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IPPUDO is going beyond (pun intended) ramen with a specially curated menu of sharing plates, appetisers and mains available only at this flagship location, IPPUDO Beyond, at Mandarin Gallery.

Alongside its signature quality, diners can expect modern renditions of ramen like Uma-Rich Shoyu (from $21) in a rich broth made from pork, chicken and clams, and the garlicky Volcano Miso (from $21) with Cajun-spiced fried gobo chips.

To accompany the mainstays, there's Japanese Tapas such as the Pani Puri and Black Pork Charcoal Fritters (from $3 per piece) and Red Vegetable Dip ($14) as well as main dishes like Grilled Jerk Chicken ($15).

IPPUDO Beyond is located at Mandarin Gallery #04-02/03/04.

#9 Cinnamoroll Pop-Up Wong Fu Fu - Cute Themed Cafe Menu

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Following the Crayon Shinchan-themed pop-up, Wong Fu Fu will soon be taken over by Cinnamoroll! The interiors will turn into a sweet, baby blue wonderland where diners can enjoy cute Cinnamoroll-themed food and drinks ($11.90 - $20.90) including three mains, eight snacks in boxes you can bring home, one dessert, and five drinks.

Wong Fu Fu will also be launching two new Mega! 5L flavours: MEGA! Milo Matcha-Zilla and LISACONFIRMEDCANNOTFINISH Cloudy Blue Matcha Coconut Latte.

Note that there is a minimum spend of $20.00 per diner from the menu before service charge.

The Cinnamoroll pop-up will start from 24 September 2025 for a limited time. Wong Fu Fu is located at 776 North Bridge Road, and is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 12 to 10pm.

Stay tuned for more info!

Reservations: linktr.ee/wongfufu