7 New Singapore Restaurants Delhi Foodies Must Try

New Delhi — Tired of Hauz Khas brunches and CyberHub repeats? If you’ve got foodie FOMO and some travel goals for 2026, Singapore just dropped serious bait. While Lajpat Nagar’s momos or Khan Market’s sushi might hold a soft spot, Delhiites craving the truly “new” need to look outward — and this February, Singapore has seven showstoppers that will make even your Chhatarpur supper club jealous.

Singapore’s Latest Food Wave Has Arrived

Every few months, Singapore refreshes its culinary streetscape in a way cities like Delhi only dream of. The February 2026 lineup, as reported by Sassy Mama Singapore, features seven newly launched restaurants that are not just cuisines — they’re experiences. We’re talking next-level Thai tapas bars, Japanese omakase counters with design-led interiors, and sustainable fusion cafes where even the plates get Instagrammed. For any Dilli-based traveller who times their Singapore stopovers with Orchard Road shopping and Marina Bay selfies, adding one (or honestly, three) of these food spots to your list is mandatory.

And it’s not just about expensive bites. Several of the new joints focus on upscale street food, a trend that mirrors Delhi’s own evolving palette. Think Dempsey Hill-style design with Majnu Ka Tila-calibre kick. Whether you’re team Bukhara or recently converted to Greenr’s clean plates, you’ll find your vibe in Singapore 2026. Keep in mind, several of these restos are led by Michelin-ranked chefs or ex-NYC kitchen royalty, so Delhiites used to QLA or Sly Granny’s creative menus are going to feel right at home — just more humid (and more organised).

What This Means for Delhi Foodies

Let’s be honest — everywhere from SDA to Sector 29 has leveled up its food game in the past few years. Even Amar Colony now has ramen. But accessibility to globally trending restaurants is still limited. For students near North Campus saving three months of internship money or Gurgaon tech execs planning their next visa break, Singapore’s proximity (a 5.5-hour flight) makes it the new “let’s skip Goa” destination. According to locals in Singapore’s Little India, queues for these new places start forming by 6:45 PM, sharp. That’s not just demand; that’s devotion.

Families from Vasant Kunj are already booking tables in anticipation of spring break. “A shopkeeper near Janpath said their niece is studying at NUS and can’t stop raving about the new Peranakan-fusion place in Chinatown,” reports one traveller returning via Terminal 3. Busy professionals see it as a gourmet stopover on their way back from Sydney or Tokyo. Even wedding planners in Noida are eyeing the design aesthetics of these restaurants for Sangeet themes (“mix heritage with modern Asia, but make it photoshoot-ready”). In short, if you’re not paying attention yet — your Instagram algorithm soon will.

Not the First Time Delhi Looked to Singapore

Delhi food trends have long drawn inspiration from Singapore. Remember the sushi explosion post-2016? Or when Singapore’s hawker culture went UNESCO, leading DLF Promenade to launch its own mini hawker demo festival in 2022? While Delhi has always been big on chaats and tikkas, the Southeast Asian footprint has deepened — Laksa now competes with butter chicken at upscale buffets in Aerocity hotels.

Singapore’s restaurant innovations also influence our hospitality industry. The rise of multi-concept spaces (like Auro Kitchen & Bar in Hauz Khas) echoes Singaporean precinct dining styles. And Singapore’s aggressive reservation culture — app-based, timed seating, and QR-coded menus — has started creeping into Gurgaon’s posher outlets. In many ways, the February 2026 list of restaurants is both a preview and a provocation for Delhi’s food entrepreneurs. The template’s there. The question is, who in GK or Shahpur Jat’s backlanes will try replicating it first?

3 Things Smart Delhi Travellers Should Do

Book tables before flights: Use platforms like Chope or Quandoo to reserve seats — many of these places are walk-in resistant, especially on weekends.
Plan by MRT zones: Cluster your food visits by districts (Tiong Bahru, Chinatown, East Coast) for smarter days. Singapore’s MRT is friendlier than even the Magenta Line.
Carry dietary note cards: If you’re Jain, vegan, or gluten-free, language can confuse kitchen staff — carry a quick dietary info card to get what you need hassle-free.

📍 Spot Check: Most of these new restaurants are clustered near Clarke Quay, Tanjong Pagar, and Joo Chiat. Note: Clarke Quay is Singapore’s equivalent of our HKV — lively but controlled. Easy MRT access from Changi Airport and direct links to major shopping hubs. Pro tip: Visit around 4 PM to beat the after-work rush, much like grabbing a spot at Big Chill before 7 PM near Kailash Colony Metro station.

The Final Word

Whether you’re a Nehru Place office-goer moonlighting as a food blogger, or just someone who’s exhausted every artisanal toast in Gurugram, these seven new Singapore restaurants deserve a spot on your radar (and itinerary). They’re not just meals — they’re blueprints for where Delhi’s dining future could head. If Singapore’s culinary team can make ants-on-a-scallop sell out in days, who says a GK café can’t make pandan lattes the next chai?