We could talk about fitness goals and diet plans, but that’s another story for another day. If you've decided to put those plans on hold, here are some of the most interesting new restaurants and bars in Singapore you have to check out this month. If you’re hanging in there and eating clean – great job! Maybe bookmark this page for another time.
Picanhas
Did you know that Brazil is the second-largest exporter of beef in the world? The picanha is a cut of beef from the rump cap that is the most prized cut of beef. Specializing in it, Picanhas presents the steak two ways: the 100g Picanha Don ($16), or a larger 200g serving that is the Queen Of Steak ($25). As a halal establishment, you won't find any boozy concoctions here, but there's a fun list of non-alcoholic wine and mocktails to complement your experience.
Address: 90 Club Street, Singapore 069458
Masalaa Bar
As Singaporeans, we love our pratas, but Indian street food is so much more than that. Broaden your horizons at Masalaa Bar with hearty foods such as Bombay Grilled Sandwich ($8) or the Chadni Chowk Papdi Chat ($7), an Indian-styled nachos. And it's not a bar without some drinks – try out Chai Buddies ($16) that's made with rum, chai, Campari and smoke, or Cardamom Kaboom ($16), a concoction of gin and cardamom bitters.
Address: 723 East Coast Road, Singapore 459071
Ratio Cafe and Lounge
The future is here, and you can now have a robot as your barista and bartender! Ratio Cafe and Lounge is the world’s first “Robotic Tao Chiew” who works tirelessly to serve up an impressive range of coffees and cocktails. Get your caffeine fix with Kopi O ($1) or a Cappuccino ($3), or go for a tipple like a half-pint of beer or cocktails from just $11!
Address: 176 Orchard Road, #05-06 Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Habibi-san
Habibi-san is an alternative Middle Eastern izakaya, a one-of-a-kind fusion bar that serves up Mezze with a Japanese twist. Think Middle Eastern staples like the Babaganoush ($10), transformed with Japanese sesame paste and crispy fried chicken skin, and Mentaiko Taramasalata ($13) that combines mentaiko with housemade yoghurt cheese. You’ll find the highly-acclaimed Bar Stories on the premises for custom cocktails – simply tell what you like!
Address: 55 Haji Lane, Singapore 189248
Kotuwa
We know Sri Lanka for their tea and elephants, but we so often overlook their colourful cuisine! Kotuwa is here to change that and has brought Sri Lankan food to our shores. Try Sri Lankan mud crabs made traditionally with coconut and spices, along with meat curries and street food items such as the Chicken Kottu ($22).
Address: 2 Dickson Road, Singapore 209494