Famed Japanese teahouse, Hvala, has opened a new outlet in Takashimaya. The new place exudes the same zen and tranquil vibe, similar to its other outlets- decked with a minimalist interior featuring wooden furniture and tatami cushions, decorated with Japanese scrolls and plants.

The famous Japanese restaurant, Waa Cow!, offering delectable rice bowls has opened a new yakiniku dining concept, Waa Cow! Yakiniku, in Serangoon Garden!

Here's a new buffet promotion where you can fill your belly with unlimited ramen and sides for just $19.90+ (lunch) and $39.90+ (dinner + comes with free-flow beer) at Shinjitsu Ramen. Available exclusively at the Jalan Besar outlet from now till 15th September 2022!

Enjoy savoury Japanese-style hamburg donburis and steak dishes without burning your pockets at Tsukimi Hamburg, located along &Joy Japanese food street in Jurong Point Shopping Centre.

Enjoy a Modern-Japanese bistronomy dining experience at iKO, helmed by the new Chef-Owner, Dylan Ong, who is also behind the Franco-Asian restaurant, The Masses. Let him present you with an outstanding menu created using his exceptional skills in complementing Japanese produce with European cooking techniques.

Apart from the array of Japanese restaurants like Miyu and Raku Raku Japanese Dining you may find in Duxton, keep your eyes peeled on 21 Nijuuichi! They are a newly opened restaurant in Duxton Hill serving authentic Edomae Sushi Omakase style with creative flair and nuanced flavours. Its name, Nijuuichi - meaning “21”, is created from its flagship address, 21 Duxton Hill.

Wagyu lovers, this is a place you definitely should not miss! Gyu San, a newly opened one-stop shop for wagyu in Tanjong Pagar, allows you to find over 55 ranges of premium Japanese wagyu and enjoy savoury wagyu sando at their cosy 25-seater space with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and an airy alfresco area.

Located beside Apiary in Tanjong Pagar is this newly opened Japanese Café, Mio Fine Foods (美桜), serving traditional yet artisanal fine Japanese cuisine featuring stunning intricate handcrafted dishes. Keep your eyes peeled for the Wagyu section in their menu, featuring an array of mouthwatering dishes like Wagyu Tataki, Wagyu Uni Rice Bowl, and Wagyu Sando.

Get your stomach and wallet ready as we present you with a lineup of new restaurants and cafes this month! You can expect to find savoury Mentaiko dishes to decadent Matcha desserts from this list.

Janice Wong Singapore, a confectionary brand created to inspire where art meets design, helmed by Chef Janice Wong, a world-renowned pastry chef, has brought back her beloved Taste of Japan collection of snowskin mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival! They have collaborated with Roku Gin, a Japanese craft gin, to present you with a special bundle, Roku Gin x JW Snowskin Mooncake Set, for this year's Mid-Autumn celebration.

Beat heat away with Winterwoods's handcrafted gelato, a Japanese-inspired cafe in Ang Mo Kio. Helmed by a trio- Chew Jee Keng, Evan Chee, and Andrew Ngo. Look forward to delicious flavours of ice cream (from $4 per scoop) that include Durian Mao Shan Wang, Peach Earl Grey, Avocado Coconut Stracciatella, Mango with Coconut Milk, and more.

Sushi-GO has opened its second outlet in AMK Hub. But this time, they are presenting you with a new dining experience! Choose from their extensive menu of sushi with over 150 varieties (from $1.80) featuring items like nigiri, gunkan, maki, handrolls, and hot dishes such as ramen and takoyaki.

Jinhonten is a newly opened omakase restaurant by the Les Amis Group, which is also behind several restaurants like Sushi Jin, Ten Jin, and Wagyu Jin. They offer a prix-fixe omakase menu for lunch (8-course at $180++) and dinner (10-course at $450++) prepared with fresh ingredients flown in from Japan daily.

For the month of July, Japan Crate has collaborated with Project Diva Mega Mix+, a premier rhythm game featuring the iconic Hatsune Miku- a world-famous virtual singer! The items in the mystery box are inspired by this blue-haired diva, her tunes, outfits, and other virtual singer friends. Read on to find out what I think of the exclusive snacks and candies from the box!

If you are a fan of Heaven Official’s Blessing (天官赐福, Tiān Guān Cì Fú), a popular Chinese anime written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, be sure to visit ANIPLUS café! Look forward to a specially curated collaboration menu- mains, drinks, and desserts, and bring home limited-edition collectibles of the characters (including coaster, hot-stamped postcard, commemorative bookmarks, and chibi sticker sheet) with every S$14 spent on the menu.