This Week Jan 5-11: 5 New Spots to Eat Your Way Into 2026

Here’s your latest edition of Out & About SG — and yes, we’re back after a short hiatus (work and life got real). But we’ve been eating well and catching up on the city’s latest bites so you don’t have to scroll 500 TikToks to find your next meal.

Now, in today’s edition:

• Cult Tokyo udon

• Old-school Eurasian cuisine,

• Korean grills

• The one everyone’s talking about: Chick-fil-A has landed

• Multiple events this week & more

Let’s get into it.

Udon Shin : 🍜 Back on the Noodle Grind

If you know, you know. Tokyo’s cult udon shop has finally arrived in Singapore, marking its first international outpost — and they didn’t come to play.

Udon Shin keeps things hyper-focused: hand-made udon, perfected dashi, and minimalist sides that let the noodles do the talking. Expect long queues, but once that bowl hits your table, you’ll understand why.

What to try:

• Signature Carbonara Udon (~S$24): A wild blend of Japanese technique and Italian richness — think silky udon in a warm dashi broth, with butter, parmesan, a raw yolk, and a crispy strip of tempura bacon. Comfort in a bowl.

• Rotating tempura options and specials.

🕐 Walk-ins only (dine-in), no reservations yet.
📍Takashimaya shopping center, #B2-32

Click here: To check our their full menu or plan your visit 

Gilmore & Damian D’Silva: 🍷 Heritage on a Plate

Chef Damian D’Silva is back — this time with a warm, elegant homage to Eurasian cuisine, blending personal stories and heritage recipes with fine-dining finesse.

At Gilmore, you’re not just eating — you’re tasting legacy.

What to try:

• Eurasian Debal with Roast Pork: A dish with roots deep in tradition, the spice blend here hits with smoky depth and tangy heat.

• Dishes rotate seasonally, so expect variations of family classics reimagined for 2025.

🕐 Dinner service; reserve ahead.
📍1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-02/03 National Gallery1 St Andrew's Rd, #01-02/03 National Gallery 

Click here: To check our their full menu or plan your visit 

Joong San: 🥩 Smoke, Fire, Soju

From the team behind Um Yong Baek comes Joong San — a new-school Korean BBQ spot bringing top-grade beef and punchy stews to Telok Ayer.

This one’s made for Friday night hangs: buzzing tables, sizzling plates, and soju-fueled laughter.

What to try:

• Beef BBQ Set (~S$45–S$65): Assorted cuts grilled tableside, served with ssamjang, kimchi, and all the sides.

• Kimchi Jjigae & Doenjang Jjigae (Lunch Sets ~S$18–S$28): Deep, fermented flavour bombs in bubbling stone pots.

🕐 Open for lunch and dinner.
📍28 Stanley St, #01-01
📞 Click here to make a booking now

Chick-fil-A (Bugis+): 🍗 The Chick-fil-A Effect📍 Bugis+

Yep, it finally happened. Chick-fil-A has touched down in Asia — and the lines haven’t stopped since.

Whether you’re a longtime fan from U.S. trips or just want to see what the fuss is about, the Bugis+ flagship is the place.

What to try:

• Original Chicken Sandwich (~S$12–14): Simple, crispy, seasoned — with buttered buns and just pickles.

• Waffle Potato Fries (~S$6–8): Iconic and dangerously snackable.

• Hand-spun Milkshake (~S$6–8): Seasonal flavours rotate — check IG for specials.

  
  📍 Bugis+ (201 Victoria Street, #01-19)

  Click here to see the full menu
  

Events Coming up this week

Swee Lee Clarke Quay – Open Mic Night (More info)

Date: 8 Jan 2026 | 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Swee Lee Clarke Quay (Clarke Quay, Singapore)
Description: A chilled evening of live music where local vocalists and musicians take the stage — from originals to acoustic covers, it’s a great low-key midweek vibe if you want to catch undiscovered talent or even get up there yourself. Entry is free (RSVP recommended).

Park Bench Deli Limited-Time Pop-Up (More info)

Starts: 10 Jan 2026 | 🕘 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (Daily)
Location: The Pantry @ Dempsey (Dempsey Hill, Singapore)
Description: The cult favourite deli returns for a few weeks with classic breakfast and sandwich hits, from sausage egg muffins and big breakfasts to fan-favourite pastrami and Philly cheesesteaks. Daytime drinks and weekend evening specials add to the appetite.

Thugshop Presents – Hiroko Yamamura (Tickets)

Date: 10 Jan 2026 | 🕥 Time: 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM
Location: TUFF Club (138 Robinson Rd, #19-01, Singapore 068906)
Description: The party continues with DJ Hiroko Yamamura behind the decks for a late-night dance session. Expect cutting-edge club energy, deep beats, and a crowd ready to keep things moving into the wee hours.

Kings of Bass Presents – DEGS (Hospital Records, UK) (Tickets)

Date: 10 Jan 2026 | 🕙 Time: 10:00 PM – Late
Location: MDLR (Clarke Quay, Singapore)
Description: A drum & bass night with DEGS, a UK DJ signed to Hospital Records — expect punchy basslines, fast breaks, and one of the city’s deeper electronic music experiences this weekend.

Get Real – 9th Anniversary Party (2000s Hip Hop x RnB x Reggaeton) (Tickets)

Date: 11 Jan 2026 | 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – Late
Location: Blu Jaz Café (Clarke Quay Central, Singapore)
Description: Celebrate nearly a decade of Get Real with a day-into-night party featuring the best of 2000s hip hop, R&B, and reggaeton. Think feel-good classics, a lively crowd, and great vibes by the river. Tickets start from ~S$27.

Thanks for reading Out and About Singapore, we’ll be back soon with more happenings, but in the meantime — share this with a foodie friend who’s always asking, “Where should we eat?”

See you out there,
Out & About Singapore
Because life’s too short for boring weekends. 

—Harry