Marymount Bakehouse has been on our radar for a while, and it was well worth the wait. Tucked along Race Course Road in Farrer Park, this artisanal sourdough bakery does far more than a standard loaf.
The menu extends well beyond the bread counter, with handmade sourdough pasta, levain pies, and a full café spread, all anchored by naturally fermented dough made from scratch daily.
Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen has quietly opened its third outlet, this time at Dunearn Village along Bukit Timah Road.
It’s a natural next step for the brand — after building a loyal following at myVillage in Serangoon Gardens since 2016, then expanding to Thomson Plaza in 2019, Bukit Timah residents now have their own neighbourhood spot to get Chef Tan-San’s tonkatsu.
Torikizoku, Japan’s popular izakaya and yakitori chain, is opening in Singapore.
The chain — recognisable by its bright yellow signboard — operates over 600 outlets across Japan, where it built a cult following with a flat-pricing model: every item on the menu, from chicken thigh and breast skewers to rice sets and highballs, goes for 390 yen (roughly SGD 3.50).
Opened by restaurateur & chef Willin Low, Relish is a cosy casual restaurant at Cluny Court which has been serving its regulars for 19 years.
It will be closing its outlet at Cluny Court as the lease is coming to an end and they will not be able to renew it.
Established 25 years ago, The Halia has announced on its Instagram that it will be ceasing operations in the Singapore Botanic Gardens mid March 2026.
Founded by artiste Jaime Teo and former radio DJ Daniel Ong, Twelve Cupcakes was sold in 2016 to India’s Dhunseri Group for 2.5 million.
The local bakery brand Twelve Cupcakes has reportedly halted its operations after being placed into provisional liquidation on October 29, as announced in a notice on its website’s homepage.
For those who are keen to dive into and learn more about Korea’s history, a short trip to Jeonju is essential. Just over a 2.5 hour train ride from Seoul, Jeonju is considered one of Korea’s most beautiful places of history and is best known for the Jeonju Hanok Village, which comprises more than 800 hanoks. Apart from this, Jeonju is also recognised for the significant role it has played in the development of Korean cuisine by being the cradle of bibimbap and makgeolli.
Curious to find out what else Jeonju in South Korea has to offer? Here are 10 Things To Do, See & Eat In Jeonju which you can easily cover in a day trip.
