12 New Restaurants, Cafes & Menus To Try This August From Viral "Sheep" Lattes To 1-For-1 Sushi Deals

No travel plans this long weekend? No biggie! It's easy to fill out your schedule, especially if you plan it around food.

Here are some new restaurants, cafes and menus to check out:

#1 Baker & Cook at Asian Civilisations Museum

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Baker & Cook has returned to ACM with a refreshed menu featuring exclusive dishes imbued with comforting Asian flavours fitting of its location.

Standouts include the Allpress Coffee Glazed Pork Ribs ($24) that are generously coated in a sweet, smoky and aromatic glaze infused with Allpress Coffee, as well as the rich and spicy Toasted Shokupan with Chilli Crab Sauce ($18). For mains, go for the New Zealand Beef Brisket Rendang ($26), an eggs Benedict-inspired dish with spice-packed beef on Pain au Levain sourdough toast. Craving pasta? Try the Seafood Laksa Spaghetti ($26) that's brimming with seafood umami.

Diners can also expect New Zealand-style desserts like Traditional Lamingtons, delicate sponge cakes available in two flavours: chocolate and strawberry.

P.S.: Paw-rents can bring their furry offspring along and dine at the pet-friendly outdoor terrace.

Address: 1 Empress Pl, #01-02 Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555
Opening hours: 8am – 10pm daily
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#2 BlackTree

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You've seen the little "sheep" get slurped up on social media, and now, it's our turn to do the slurping! BlackTree, the viral Thai milk tea chain in China, just opened its first overseas outlet in Singapore at 313@somerset.

The drink in question is Matcha Wang Lily Lamb ($7.90). Limited to just 200 cups daily, it's made with a fragrant jasmine milk tea base topped with matcha foam forming the "grass". Finally, little lamb shapes are delicately hand-drawn on the foam. Another cutesy drink is the Milky Cat Cheese Thai Milk Tea ($6.90). It's a classic Thai milk tea with coconut jelly and water chestnut popping boba, crowned with BlackTree's signature cheese milk foam shaped like a 3D cat.

While you're there, try the indulgent, dessert-like Thai milk teas with creative pairings like coffee foam that's whipped 400 times or Thai tea gelato.

From 7 to 9 August, customers can enjoy a 1-for-1 deal on all drinks, except for Matcha Wang Lily Lamb and Milky Cat Cheese Thai Milk Tea, limited to one redemption per person per day. There's also a Sure-Win Lucky Draw for the first 300 customers each day, with prizes including a DJI Pocket 4, Maison MargielaReplica perfume, YSL lipstick, a 7-day free drink pass, 1-for-1 vouchers, and more.

Address: 313 Orchard Rd, #01-26, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm daily
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#3 Matchaya Tea Studio

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Matchaya just opened a new Tea Studio at Tiong Bahru with the latest edition of food & drink offerings, its 3.0 menu featuring two exclusive series.

First is the Whimsical Cloud Series that's exactly as it name implies! Inspired by traditional Japanese wagashi, these green tea-based drinks have a local twist and are topped with an oversized ball of cotton candy! Matcha Cloud 9 ($8) is infused with refreshing coconut water and a dash of sea salt; Dirty Matcha ($8) has a single shot espresso for an extra caffeine kick; and Brown Butter Houjicha ($8) is a warm, nutty delight with a creamy texture and savoury aftertaste. Enjoy each drink on its own first, then mix in the cotton candy for a sweetened drink.

Another exclusive new addition is Rice Burgers. These also include a Singaporean touch, with chicken collagen-fortified rice reminiscent of the iconic chicken rice. Highlights include Signature Matchaya Chicken Katsu ($13) with a juicy fried chicken patty and a zesty kick from yuzu kosho matcha mayonnaise, as well as the Double Tamago with Cheese ($12) that comes with a unique panko-crusted tamago, egg mayonnaise, aburi cheddar cheese, lettuce and delicious fried shallots. Other fillings include crabstick, otak, ebi tempura, and mushroom.

Address: 82 Tiong Poh Rd, #01-05, Singapore 160082
Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 9am – 10pm | Sat & Sun, 8am – 10pm |
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#4 KOI Matcha Series

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KOI's Matcha Series makes a triumphant return! Crafted with Uji Matcha, these smooth and fragrant drinks are delicious on its own with no sugar, toppings or even milk! But those who prefer a more traditional matcha can opt for the Uji Matcha Latte (from $5.30) with an oat milk option. There's also the Yuzu Matcha (from $5.30) with a refreshing citrusy flavour and Red Bean Uji Matcha (from $6.50) that has a natural sweetness. Pair it with the new Almond Tofu topping for a nutty flavour and fun texture in every sip.

Matcha lovers can also indulge in the new Uji Matcha Macarons ($7.10 for two). The ⁠Uji Matcha Macaron has a lightly sweet earthy matcha filling, while the ⁠Uji Matcha Red Bean Macaron has azuki red bean for perfect pairing.

From 12 August, customers get free Matcha Popcorn with purchase of two matcha drinks. These Singapore-exclusive snacks are light, crispy and coated with premium Uji Matcha

The drinks are available at all KOI outlets including Signature KOI at Suntec City and Star Vista, and macarons are available at KOI Macaron outlets.

#5 Shake Shack Summer Greek Shack Menu

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Shake Shack has unveiled a Mediterranean-inspired menu with tzatziki, made with yogurt, cucumber and garlic, combined with tangy za'atar herbs.

The Summer Greek Shack and Summer Greek Chicken now have beef and chicken patties, respectively, covered in tzatziki and za'atar for a refreshing twist on the classic burgers. Meanwhile, the Summer Greek Fries and Summer Greek Chicken Bites are sprinkled with za'atar and paired with tzatziki dips.

Fancy a summer drink to wash that down with? Try the new Summer Rose 50/50 Lemonade. For dessert, there's the new Summer Peach Series with a Shake, Frozen Custard, and Concrete with a delicious peach flavour.

The Summer Greek Shack Menu is available at all Shake Shack outlets for a limited time.

#6 Sushidan 1-for-1 Maki Sushi

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Sushi lovers will be no stranger to Sushidan, the extension of Tokyo's celebrated Hakkoku by Chef Hiroyuki Sato, former head chef of the Michelin-starred Sushi Tokami. The restaurant's first overseas outpost at Raffles City offers one of the most economical omakase experiences in Singapore from just $19.90.

Now, diners can also enjoy enjoy even more value sets and deals. The luxurious fatty tuna is now at a fraction of the usual price with the $6.90++ Toro Zanmai promotion. A luxurious new set on the menu is the Jiyu Omakase Set at $34.90++. This fully customisable omakase set includes a choice of seven pieces of sushi from over 20 options, paired with seasonal chawanmushi, a chef's choice appetiser, mini udon, negitoro handroll and miso soup. Another new deal is the weekday off-peak specials from 3pm to 6pm, including a 1-for-1 maki sushi promotion across selected signature rolls including the Iro Roll with salmon and tuna, Ebi Zen Roll with spicy mayo, and Unagi Zen Roll.

Address: 252 North Bridge Rd, B1-44C Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: 11am – 10pm daily
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#7 Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine - Over 10 New Dishes

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Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine introduces even more dishes to the menu. The line-up includes comforting home-style dishes like Tomato & Egg Stir-Fry, Spring Onion Kampong Chicken and Claypot Three-Cup Chicken, to the extremely spicy Charred Chilli Chicken with Scallion Oil.

Some must-tries include the crispy and tender Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple and Stir-Fried Dragon Chives.

To celebrate the launch, Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine is introducing its Tuesday Member's Day where members can enjoy the restaurant's latest menu additions at a promotional price. Two featured dishes will be selected each month and paired with an exclusive members-only offer. Membership is free to join!

The availability of new dishes varies by outlet.

#8 MAC Cosmetics x Glasshouse

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The serene glasshouse cafe at CHIJMES has introduced a new MAC Cosmetics-inspired menu available till 31 August.

The Strawberry Rose Kombucha is a refreshing concoction of house-made kombucha infused with strawberry, rose, and pu'er tea, while the Wicked-coded Bandung Rose Matcha has a subtly sweet rose flair. Rounding out the menu is Berryglass, a rich cake with layers of moist chocolate sponge, Brazilian coffee chantilly, raspberry compote, and Valrhona chocolate pearls.

They're available as a bundle ($18.50) of one cake and one beverage. Every purchase of this bundle comes with a M.A.C Chrome Heart Shape Phone Grip and M.A.C Makeover Voucher.

Address: 30 Victoria St, #01-03 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: 8am – 9pm daily
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#9 Souper Tang

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Malaysia's award-winning herbal soup chain is now in Singapore at Raffles City! Everything on the menu, including drinks and desserts, is crafted with ingredients chosen for flavour and its healing and restorative properties. Contrary to the "herbal" label, the food isn't medicinal at all and is in line with fancy Chinese restaurant fare.

Find out more here.

#10 NOOR

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This new Mediterranean-Japanese restaurant along Mohamed Sultan Road offers unique creations like Shok Bread ($16) with tahini and mentaiko dips, Mediterranean Ramen ($26), and Basque cheesecake-esque Labneh Cheesecake ($18) with Middle Eastern yogurt honey. The ambience is undeniably cool yet unintimidating - perfect for girls' night out or a dinner date.

Find out more here.

#11 Beng Hiang

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This heritage Hokkien restaurant has reopened at Shangri-La Singapore, offering well-known classics like Crispy Five-Spice Pork Roll and Prawn Ball ($18) along with new menu additions.

Find out more here.

#12 POP BAKERY

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Can't help but chase that dopamine hit of unboxing a POP MART blind box? Get that same high at this new POP MART-themed cafe at WEAVE where you can unbox desserts like the viral Twinkle Twinkle Twin Popsicles ($15).

There are also plated desserts and drinks on the menu including Singapore-exclusives, as well as grab-and-go snacks.

Find out more here.