Only two months into the new year and we already have eight recently-opened dining places to add to your must-try list
2019 is off to a good start with a few notable openings across all budgets. It's mixed line-up with everything from mod-Asian celebrity chef Alvin Leung's second outpost in Singapore, to a stylish brasserie that’s home to hearty Mediterranean fare and a notably extensive wine collection.
1. Chi Kinjo
Go for: modern sushi offerings elevated with inventive libations
Move past the izakaya’s complicated narrative of Chi Kinjo, a fictional character who grew up in Kyoto’s past, and you'll quickly notice a menu elevated with interesting cocktails.
The kitchen is led by talented Lamley Chua, who changes things up with modern Japanese offerings; think tuna roll with a touch of spicy sauce and bonito flakes, and salmon and foie gras nigiri.
As far as group chief bartender Sam Wong is concerned, the highball is the name of the game. And he's got some cleverly delicious recipes to boot, such as the Shiso Watermelon, concocted with shiso sake and calamansi and watermelon juices; and Sweet Pear Tanqueray which features a base of Tanqueray gin.
Chi Kinjo | 29 Stanley Street, S(068738) | 6221 3665 | phoenix@chi-kinjo.com