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Step away from the rush of Orchard Road and you find yourself in a very different rhythm at DRIM. Located within Mandarin Gallery, this top-tier Korean steakhouse feels less like a restaurant and more like a quiet retreat shaped by warmth, craft and intention. The name DRIM means “Sincerely Yours” in Korean, and that philosophy runs through everything here, from the food to the space to the way each meal unfolds. It is a place where you and your loved ones can slow down, reconnect and savour Korean cuisine at its most thoughtful.

Where Hanok Design Meets Modern Elegance

The first thing you notice is the atmosphere. DRIM draws inspiration from the traditional Korean hanok, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Warm wooden tables fitted with smokeless charcoal grills anchor the space, while soft lantern-style lighting casts a gentle glow that feels both calming and refined. An open kitchen allows you to glimpse the chefs at work, adding a sense of quiet theatre without overwhelming the room.

Whether you are seated in the main dining area or one of the private rooms designed for more intimate gatherings, the environment encourages unhurried meals and meaningful conversation. It is elegant without being formal, polished without feeling distant.

Korean Barbecue Elevated Through Precision and Care

At the heart of DRIM is its premium Korean barbecue experience. Here, meats are grilled tableside by trained staff over smokeless charcoal, ensuring precise doneness and consistency. Each cut is selected for its marbling, juiciness and balance of flavour, allowing the natural character of the meat to shine.

The DRIM Beef and Pork selection brings together the chefs’ favourite premium cuts, served alongside Korean soup and fresh ssam wraps for a complete and deeply satisfying barbecue experience. The focus is not on excess, but on quality, balance and respect for tradition.

Signature Dishes That Go Beyond the Grill

While barbecue may be the anchor, DRIM’s menu extends far beyond the grill. One standout is the newly launched Yukhoe Mulhoe, a cold beef tartare soup traditionally enjoyed during Korean summers. At DRIM, this refreshing dish is crafted with hand-cut rump cap from MSA-certified EQG grain-fed beef, paired with crisp vegetables and 100% buckwheat noodles. Served in a chilled, sweet, tangy broth with shaved ice and subtle layers of heat and kelp-infused depth, it is cooling, revitalising, and quietly complex.

Before introducing the dish, the kitchen conducted a tasting session with over one hundred Korean diners to ensure the flavours remained true to what Koreans recognise and love. The result is a dish that feels authentic yet approachable, especially if you are discovering it for the first time.

Comforting Classics Crafted the Traditional Way

DRIM’s commitment to authenticity is also evident in its noodles and soups. The Signature Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles are made using 100% buckwheat, freshly ground and kneaded in-house before being dressed in a fragrant perilla seed sauce. Nutty, aromatic and deeply comforting, it is a dish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

For something heartier, the Galbitang is slow-boiled for twenty-four hours, allowing the beef rib broth to develop clarity, depth and natural sweetness. It is the kind of dish that feels restorative, grounding and timeless.

A Place for Connection, Not Just Dining

What sets DRIM apart is how it makes you feel. This is not a meal meant to be rushed or photographed endlessly. It is an experience designed for presence. The careful pacing, the attentive yet unobtrusive service, and the harmony between food and space all work together to create moments of genuine connection.

It is little wonder that DRIM has quietly become a favourite among regional celebrities and public figures. Yet despite its reputation, the restaurant never feels showy. The focus remains firmly on sincerity, craftsmanship and the joy of sharing a meal.

Plan Your Visit

DRIM is located at 333A Orchard Road, #02-14 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 11.30am to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm. More details can be found at drim.sg or on Instagram.

Lunar New Year is a time for reunion, reflection and renewal, and in 2026, Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro invites you and your loved ones to welcome the Year of the Horse with a celebration steeped in tradition and elevated by refinement. Guided by the philosophy of honouring time-honoured customs while embracing the promise of a new year, the Michelin-starred restaurant presents an extensive collection of festive offerings that blend Chinese Szechuan flavours with refined Japanese techniques, creating a dining experience that feels both meaningful and luxurious.

Festive Menus Designed for Meaningful Reunions

From early February through early March 2026, you can gather around the table to enjoy thoughtfully curated set menus crafted for both intimate family reunions and larger celebratory occasions. Seven dine-in set menus are available, ranging from 168 dollars to 388 dollars per person, each reflecting Chef Chen Kentaro’s commitment to seasonality, premium ingredients and heartfelt cooking. These menus are available for dinner from 2 February to 3 March 2026, and for lunch from 9 February to 3 March 2026.

The experience begins, as tradition dictates, with yu sheng. Shisen Hanten’s Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng returns for the festive season, featuring tender salmon paired with colourful vegetables and finished with aromatic seasonings that symbolise abundance and prosperity. For an added touch of indulgence, you may choose to elevate the dish with Osetra caviar. More lavish variations are also available, including a Prosperity Madai Yu Sheng made with Japanese red sea bream, as well as a Wealthy Lobster, Abalone and Salmon Yu Sheng that sets a celebratory tone for the feast ahead.

Signature Dishes that Define the Celebration

Throughout the menus, you will encounter dishes that showcase the restaurant’s signature Chūka Szechwan Ryori style. A highlight making its debut this Lunar New Year is the Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Foie Gras, Chinese Sausage and Black Truffle. Toothsome glutinous rice is stir-fried with aromatic Chinese sausages and diced foie gras, finished with fragrant truffle for layers of savoury depth. This dish is available both as part of select set menus and as a takeaway option.

As you explore the more luxurious menus, the experience becomes increasingly opulent. Dishes such as Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, whole barbecued suckling pig, braised abalone with black moss, premium seafood preparations and carefully balanced vegetable courses reflect the restaurant’s belief that Lunar New Year dining should be generous, harmonious and deeply satisfying. Each course is designed to be shared, reinforcing the importance of togetherness at the heart of the celebration.

Thoughtful Options for Every Table

If you or your loved ones observe a vegetarian diet, a dedicated Vegetarian Set Menu is also available. This menu offers equally considered preparations, from a healthy vegetarian yu sheng to nourishing broths, wok-fried vegetables scented with truffle, and comforting plant-based dishes that allow everyone at the table to partake fully in the festivities.

Bringing the Celebration Home

For moments when you wish to celebrate at home, Shisen Hanten offers an extensive range of Lunar New Year takeaway goodies available from 19 January to 3 March 2026. These include festive staples such as assorted cakes that symbolise happiness, wealth, longevity and joy, as well as indulgent treats like honey-coated pecan nuts. Signature dishes such as the Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with Foie Gras and the Prosperity Salmon Yu Sheng are also available for advance order, allowing you to recreate the restaurant experience at your own reunion table.

For larger gatherings, the Springtime Celebration Bundle brings together a generous spread designed for sharing, featuring yu sheng, signature mains, comforting classics and festive desserts. Advance ordering is required, with free delivery available for qualifying orders, making it effortless to host with confidence and ease.

There are performances that entertain, and then there are those that quietly stay with you long after the curtain falls. Returning to Singapore from 15 July 2026, Slava’s Snowshow invites you and your loved ones into a world where imagination leads, words fall away, and emotions take centre stage. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, this Olivier Award-winning production offers a rare kind of theatre that feels both playful and deeply poetic.

A Journey Told Without Words

Created by Slava Polunin, widely regarded as one of the greatest clowns in the world, Slava’s Snowshow unfolds without dialogue. Instead, it speaks through movement, music and visual spectacle, guiding you through moments of silliness, tenderness and quiet reflection. The absence of language makes the experience universal, allowing every person in the audience to find their own story within the performance.

From the first flicker of light on stage, the show draws you into a dreamlike landscape. Gentle humour gives way to bursts of laughter, while moments of stillness invite introspection. Giant balloons float across the theatre, delicate webs of white thread stretch into the audience, and swirling snowstorms transform the space into something utterly magical.

A Celebration of Imagination and Emotion

At its heart, Slava’s Snowshow is a celebration of childhood, not as an age, but as a state of mind. It reminds you how it feels to be curious, vulnerable and open to wonder. The performance balances mischievous humour with moments of unexpected tenderness, creating a rhythm that feels both joyful and deeply human.

One moment you may find yourself laughing at playful antics, the next you may feel a quiet tug at the heart as a simple scene unfolds with surprising emotional weight. This gentle emotional arc is what has allowed the show to resonate with over 12 million people across more than 225 cities worldwide.

A Global Phenomenon with Lasting Appeal

Since its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival in 1996, Slava’s Snowshow has toured extensively across 40 countries, earning more than 20 international awards along the way. These include the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, a Drama Desk Award, the Triumph Award and a Tony Award nomination. Its return to Singapore follows acclaimed seasons in 2012 and 2022, reaffirming its place as one of the most beloved theatrical experiences to grace the local stage.

What makes the show timeless is its ability to speak across generations. Whether you are watching with children, parents or friends, each person experiences the performance differently, shaped by memory, mood and imagination.

Ticketing and Early Bird Offers

Slava’s Snowshow will run at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, from 15 July 2026. Performances take place on Wednesdays to Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3.30pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 11.30am and 3.30pm. The show runs for approximately 110 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission, offering a relaxed yet immersive theatre experience.

Tickets are available through Marina Bay Sands Ticketing, SISTIC and Klook. A range of early bird promotions are available for a limited time, including UOB partnered offers and public early bird discounts, with savings of up to 20 percent depending on the platform and booking period. Dynamic pricing applies, and ticket prices vary across seating categories, including Snow Zone options that bring you closer to the action.

Slava’s Snowshow is not just a night at the theatre. It is an invitation to step into a shared dream, where snow falls indoors, time softens, and emotions are felt without explanation. When it returns to Singapore in July 2026, it offers you and your loved ones a chance to experience theatre in its purest form, playful, heartfelt and unforgettable.

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie at Momentus Hotel Alexandra invites you and your loved ones to begin the new year with abundance, vitality and togetherness. Inspired by the theme 五谷丰收喜迎春, which celebrates bountiful harvests and fresh beginnings, the restaurant presents a grand Chinese New Year (CNY) Buffet designed for meaningful reunions and joyous feasting. Set against sunset skies and lush greenery overlooking the infinity pool, Verandah offers a relaxed rooftop setting where generations can gather, reconnect and welcome the year ahead with vim and vigour.

A Rooftop Reunion Filled with Warmth and Celebration

The experience begins the moment you arrive. Outdoors, the tranquil rooftop atmosphere encourages conversation and unhurried moments together. Step inside and the energy shifts into a lively celebration, where the comforting aroma of signature roasts fills the space and tables are laden with over 30 auspicious dishes. Tableside service and live carving moments add warmth and theatre to the meal, reinforcing the belief that a shared table sets the tone for prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead.

Festive Roasts That Take Centre Stage

This year’s buffet shines a spotlight on robust and celebratory roasts that embody the spirit of the season. A highlight you will not want to miss is the Vanilla Scented Crackling Pork Belly, a festive reinterpretation of a Chinese New Year staple. By infusing vanilla pods into the roast, the culinary team introduces subtle floral notes that lift the rich pork belly. The result is juicy, tender meat crowned with irresistibly crisp crackling that delivers both comfort and surprise with every bite.

Equally compelling is the 14 Day Shio Kombu Butter Aged Angus Ribeye. Aged for two weeks with shio kombu fortified butter, the beef develops deep savoury flavours, with umami notes enhancing its natural richness. On Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first day of the Chinese New Year, you can also indulge in the coveted Sha Pi Suckling Pig, served from a live carving station. Watching the chefs expertly reveal its golden crisp skin and succulent meat adds an extra layer of indulgence to the celebration.

Auspicious Dishes from Land, Sea and Air

Supporting these showstopping roasts is a thoughtfully curated medley of dishes representing land, air and sea, symbolising good fortune arriving from every direction. The feast begins tableside with two auspicious favourites. Golden Lava Cheese Baked Lobster features sweet, succulent rock lobster coated in a rich salted egg sauce that accentuates the shellfish’s natural sweetness. Alongside it, Braised Eight Head Abalone is gently simmered in its flavourful jus, symbolising a year of abundance and prosperity.

Cold appetisers add brightness and intrigue to the spread. You can savour the Duo of Murotsu Oysters from Hyogo prefecture, enjoyed both in their pure natural state and in a traditional Teochew-style cure using a house blend of Asian herbs and aromatics. Classic festive favourites such as Drunken Chicken with Aged Shaoxing and Wolfberries and Cold Pork Trotter Jelly with Pickled Mustard Greens bring layers of sweet, sour and savoury flavours that awaken the palate.

Comforting Classics and Seafood Delights

As you move through the buffet, you will encounter dishes that balance indulgence with comfort. Black Truffle Phoenix Chicken delivers crisp fried chicken infused with squid paste and aromatic truffle. Seafood lovers can enjoy Poached Prawns paired with a sharp ginger scallion dip, delicate Steamed Scallops, and the Duo of Sea Asparagus and Pacific Clams, a festive braise featuring dried oysters, flower shiitake mushrooms and black moss, ingredients long associated with wealth and success.

Underscoring the menu are hearty staples that evoke memories of home. Longevity Noodles with Crab Roe and Trout Caviar symbolise long life and continuity, while Fragrant Cured Meat Lap Mei Fan, cooked with wax sausages, pork belly and duck leg, offers a deeply satisfying nod to traditional festive comfort.

No Chinese New Year feast is complete without desserts that symbolise joy and sweetness in the year ahead. At Verandah, you can indulge in Silky Yam Puree with Caramelised Pumpkin, classic Steamed Nian Gao rolled in desiccated coconut, and a festive new creation, Persimmon Creme Brulee, topped with sweet dried persimmon for an auspicious finish.

Lunchtime Gatherings and Takeaway Festivities

If you are hosting business associates or planning a weekday gathering, Verandah also offers four Chinese New Year inspired mains as part of its popular semi-buffet set lunch. Options include slow-braised Dong Po Wagyu Beef Karubi, aromatic pan-roasted truffle-stuffed chicken, braised Eight Treasure duck leg and Superior Seafood Poached Rice. Each main is paired with unlimited servings from a complementary buffet of salads, soups, appetisers and desserts.

For celebrations at home, Verandah’s signature roasts and festive highlights are available for online pre-orders. You can elevate your home reunion with Prosperity Yu Sheng, Fragrant Cured Meat Lap Mei Fan, Twice Cooked Black Garlic Pork Belly Char Siew and Dong Po Wagyu Beef Karubi. Orders can be placed online with a minimum of three working days’ notice, allowing you to host effortlessly while enjoying restaurant-quality dishes.

Plan Your Chinese New Year Celebration

The Chinese New Year Semi-Buffet Lunch begins on 2 February 2026. Chinese New Year Buffet Dinners will be available every weekend from Friday to Sunday starting 6 February 2026, as well as on Chinese New Year’s Eve and the first day of Chinese New Year on 16 and 17 February 2026. Online takeaway orders open from 31 January 2026.

When you confirm your reservation before 16 January 2026, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your food bill. Each table of four adults or more will also receive a complimentary yusheng, while groups of six adults and above will be treated to an additional bottle of wine, making it easy to raise a toast to prosperity, laughter and togetherness.

Located in the heart of Singapore’s central business district, BARREL STORY OF HIBIKI marks a significant global milestone as the first Hibiki-led concept restaurant to open outside Japan. Rooted in the spirit of omotenashi, where hospitality is expressed through sincerity and thoughtful detail, BARREL invites you and your loved ones into a modern izakaya shaped by fire, whisky and Japanese craftsmanship. Helmed by renowned chef partner Sho Naganuma, the restaurant is conceived as a place to reconnect, savour and share moments shaped by nature, time and harmony.

A Story Told Through Food and Flame

At its core, BARREL reimagines Japanese izakaya culture through wood fire cooking, precise flavour construction and thoughtful whisky pairing. The menu is designed to move seamlessly from lunch to dinner, offering both flexibility and depth depending on how you choose to dine. Fire plays a central role in the kitchen, bringing warmth, texture and character to each dish, while restraint and balance ensure the ingredients remain the focus.

Lunch at BARREL is built around choice and personalisation. You can opt for a two-course or three-course set, selecting from a curated list of midday dishes, or explore the a la carte menu. Lighter starters include the Barrel House Salad with fresh soy vinaigrette and the Hakusai Caesar Salad made with napa cabbage, maple smoked bacon and chirimen sansho. For mains, options range from Curried Butternut with miso curry sauce and pistachio to a fire-grilled miso-marinated Steak and Fries.

Some favourites bridge lunch and dinner, such as Chicken Karaage with yuzu kosho and lemon, as well as BARREL Chicken Rice, a Hibiki-inspired interpretation of a Singapore classic. Side dishes like Mochi Cheese Nuggets with miso curry sauce and Super Fat Fries dressed with shio kombu, wagyu fat vinaigrette and chives add indulgent touches to the table. You can further elevate your meal with premium supplements such as daily sashimi selections, Niku Jaga, TSUJIHAN Don featuring negitoro and ikura, or the TORASHO Cold Stupid Ramen finished with truffle and seafood.

An Izakaya Experience That Deepens After Dark

As evening falls, BARREL expands into a fuller izakaya expression. You can choose the Signature Set, which brings together a selection of light, snackable plates designed to pair effortlessly with drinks, or explore the extensive dinner menu featuring over sixty dishes. Highlights include Smoked Nuts and Raisins, chef-selected Sashimi Moriawase, Tonsoku Harumaki made from braised pig trotter, and Teba Gyoza, chicken wings stuffed with pork gyoza filling.

For heartier plates, the menu extends into Chinmi specialities such as grilled stingray fin and cured mullet roe, alongside house charcuterie like the BARREL Signature Beignet with smoked wagyu bresaola and lardo. From the grill, dishes range from XL Fresh Prawns enriched with wagyu fat butter to Ember Roast Chicken with yaki miso, American Wagyu Bone In Striploin with spiced miso paste and the signature whole grilled TOKYO ISLAND Onaga Tai. These are complemented by comforting rice and noodle dishes, including Wagyu Donabe and Wagyu Yaki Udon.

A Whisky Story Poured with Intention

BARREL offers one of the most extensive collections of Suntory whiskies in Asia, anchored by Hibiki Japanese Harmony alongside the rare twenty-one-year-old and thirty-year-old expressions. The restaurant is the only destination in Singapore where you can enjoy Hibiki by the glass at a refined price point, making fine Japanese whisky approachable rather than exclusive.

Whisky flights form a core part of the experience. The Story of Hibiki introduces three expressions of Hibiki Japanese Harmony served as a highball, on the rocks and mizuwari style, offering a structured way to understand its character. For deeper exploration, elevated flights feature rare anniversary editions and aged expressions. Complementing the whisky programme is a cocktail list inspired by Japanese ingredients and aesthetics, including ice-free highballs, refined interpretations of the Singapore Sling and non alcoholic creations designed with the same care.

Spaces Designed for Connection and Calm

Every space within BARREL is designed to express balance and harmony. The main dining room centres around the rhythm of the wood fire, encouraging unhurried meals and meaningful conversation through warm textures of wood, metal and stone. Beneath the restaurant, The Vault offers an intimate whisky salon housed within a preserved heritage bank vault, lined with reclaimed cask wood from Suntory distilleries and seating just eight. For a more relaxed setting, The Terrace opens up to greenery and natural light, offering an easygoing space for highballs, small plates and after work gatherings.

A Chef Guided by Fire and Philosophy

Leading BARREL STORY OF HIBIKI is chef partner Sho Naganuma, whose career spans over two decades across the United States, Japan and Singapore. Trained under chef Hide Yamamoto and formerly Executive Chef at Marina Bay Sands, Sho is known locally as co-owner of Torasho Ramen and for his modern flame-driven Japanese cooking. At BARREL, he translates Hibiki’s philosophy of harmony into dishes that feel elemental, soulful and deeply expressive.

Plan Your Visit

BARREL STORY OF HIBIKI is located at 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704. Lunch is served from 12pm to 3pm, dinner from 6pm to 10pm, with happy hour running from 3pm to 7pm. Reservations can be made via barrelhibiki.com. You can also follow @barrelhibiki on Instagram for updates.

Singapore’s dining scene welcomes a major milestone as Chick-fil-A officially opens its first restaurant at Bugis+. If you and your loved ones have been curious about the global following behind this American favourite, this new opening offers the chance to experience the brand’s signature flavours and hospitality right in the heart of the city.

Classic Favourites with a Local Twist

At Chick-fil-A Bugis+, you can enjoy the brand’s most iconic offerings, including the Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich and the ever-popular Waffle Potato Fries. Each item is prepared with boneless chicken breast filets and quality ingredients, with many menu components hand-prepared throughout the day to maintain freshness and consistency.

Adding a distinctly local touch, the Singapore outlet introduces a Singapore-exclusive Spicy Chilli Sauce. This signature sauce blends sweet and spicy notes with red pepper, lemon and garlic, creating a bold yet balanced flavour that pairs naturally with the crispy chicken and waffle fries.

A Space Designed to Bring People Together

More than just the food, the Bugis+ outlet reflects Chick-fil-A’s focus on connection and community. At the heart of the restaurant sits a handcrafted Community Table, a design feature found in Chick-fil-A locations around the world. For Singapore, the table has been reimagined through a collaboration with local artist Cheok Keng Lye.

Inspired by the Singapore River, the Community Table incorporates flowing resin artwork that reflects the origins of the nation’s communal life and kampung spirit. It is designed as a shared space where you and your loved ones can slow down, enjoy a meal together and reconnect in an increasingly fast-paced city.

Celebrating Singapore Through Art

Beyond the Community Table, the restaurant features a vibrant mural that celebrates Singapore’s identity. Familiar landmarks such as the Merlion and Singapore Flyer appear alongside the nation’s beloved smooth-coated otters, woven together with Chick-fil-A icons like waffle fries, hand-spun milkshakes and the brand’s signature sauces. The result is a playful visual story that blends local pride with global brand heritage.

Plan Your Visit

You can find Chick-fil-A Bugis+ at 201 Victoria Street, #01-19, Singapore 188067. The restaurant operates from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 10pm, offering both dine in and takeaway options. More information is available at www.chick-fil-a.com.sg.

If you have been craving a Korean dining experience that feels deeply authentic yet refreshingly removed from the city, GOCHU offers exactly that. Tucked within the lush grounds of Orchid Country Club, this new Korean grill concept invites you and your loved ones into a tranquil setting where traditional flavours, oakwood fire and thoughtful craftsmanship come together. Named after the Korean word for chilli pepper, GOCHU is built around the idea of sincerity, delivering what it calls the true taste of Korea in a space designed for unhurried enjoyment.

Cooking with Fire the Korean Way

At the heart of GOCHU is its commitment to open fire cooking using premium oakwood. This time-honoured method is cherished in Korea for the depth and character it brings to grilled meats. Oakwood burns cleanly and steadily, releasing a subtle aroma with gentle hints of vanilla and spice. As you sit down to dine, you can see, hear and smell the fire at work, transforming carefully prepared cuts of pork into dishes rich with smoky warmth and layered flavour.

Each grill is handled by a dedicated fire master who begins the cooking process over blazing oakwood flames to seal in juiciness and texture. The experience continues at your table, where the final grilling unfolds before your eyes on a smokeless grill system, allowing you to enjoy the ritual without lingering smoke or odours.

A Space That Feels Like a Hidden Retreat

The dining space at GOCHU is just as important as the food. Designed around a distinctive cave concept, the interior features natural stone walls and softly contoured surfaces that evoke the feeling of dining within nature. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels open up views of surrounding greenery, creating a calm and immersive environment where you can fully disconnect from the city’s pace. It is a setting that encourages slower meals, deeper conversations and a sense of quiet escape.

Signature Dishes That Define GOCHU

The menu at GOCHU reflects a deep respect for Korean culinary heritage. One dish you should not miss is the Deep Fried Chili Peppers, a beloved Korean market classic that captures the soul of everyday Korean food. Crisp green chillies are stuffed with seasoned minced pork, tofu and vegetables, delivering a satisfying balance of heat, savoury richness and texture that feels both comforting and exciting.

Another highlight is the Pork Ribs BBQ, a GOCHU signature that showcases the power of oakwood fire. The ribs are slow-cooked until tender, then fire-seared to develop smoky depth before being grilled at your table and finished with a house-made sauce. The result is a deeply flavourful dish best enjoyed the traditional way, torn by hand and shared.

Beyond the grill, you can explore authentic Korean noodles made in the traditional style, including rich Black Soybean Noodles that deliver a familiar taste of home. GOCHU also reinterprets classics such as Ppyeo Jjim and Haejangguk, simmered patiently to achieve deep, comforting flavours that reflect the kitchen’s dedication to craft and sincerity.

Drinks Designed to Complement the Fire

To pair with the bold flavours of oakwood grilling, GOCHU offers a thoughtful selection of Korean-inspired highballs. The Ginseng Highball is made with fresh ginseng imported from Korea, offering a clean, earthy profile with a refreshing finish. The Bokbunja Highball, crafted with Korean black raspberry, delivers a naturally sweet tart balance that is smooth and vibrant, making it an easy companion to grilled meats and hearty dishes.

Why GOCHU Feels Different

What sets GOCHU apart is its uncompromising approach to quality and authenticity. Many ingredients are sourced directly from Korea and prepared by hand in the kitchen. The restaurant is led by an experienced Korean chef with extensive experience teaching Korean cuisine overseas, blending deep traditional knowledge with a modern sensibility. Dishes are prepared in limited quantities, ensuring that every plate served meets the restaurant’s exacting standards.

Plan Your Visit

GOCHU is more than a place to eat. It is a destination where you and your loved ones can slow down, reconnect and experience Korean food in its most honest form. From oakwood fire to thoughtfully crafted dishes and a setting that feels worlds away from the city, GOCHU invites you to rediscover what it means to dine with intention.

You can find GOCHU at 1 Orchid Club Road, Golf Driving Range, Singapore 769162. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11am to 10pm. For the latest updates, you can follow GOCHU on Instagram or contact the restaurant at 8802 3567.

From 17 January 2026, you are invited to experience the natural world from a completely new perspective at ArtScience Museum. Insects: Microsculptures Magnified makes its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore, transforming tiny creatures into monumental works of art. Through towering photographic portraits and immersive storytelling, you and your loved ones can discover the hidden beauty, complexity and importance of insects, revealed at a scale rarely seen before.

Insects Revealed in Extraordinary Detail

At the heart of the exhibition are thirty-seven striking portraits by award-winning British photographer Levon Biss. Created in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, these works are based on specimens from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Each image is composed of more than 8,000 individual photographs, captured using a bespoke photographic rig and microscope lenses. When you stand before these larger-than-life images, you can observe colours, textures and anatomical details that are normally invisible to the naked eye.

Through this meticulous process, insects are transformed into visually arresting subjects. You will notice iridescent armour, velvet-like surfaces, fine scales, and complex structures that highlight the incredible design of these often-overlooked creatures. The exhibition encourages you to slow down and appreciate the details that exist within even the smallest forms of life.

Discover Singapore Led Scientific Research

Beyond its visual impact, Insects: Microsculptures Magnified places a strong spotlight on scientific discoveries from Singapore. As you explore the exhibition, you will encounter research from institutions such as Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore and A*STAR, showing how local insect studies contribute to global knowledge across ecology, conservation and engineering.

You will learn about native dung beetles studied by NTU researchers and how these insects support healthier ecosystems in urban environments. The exhibition also highlights how the microscopic textures of cicada wings are inspiring innovations in self-cleaning and antimicrobial materials. Along the way, you and your loved ones can discover the story of a newly identified plant bug species, Campylomma singapura, which was documented by scientists in Singapore.

Interactive Moments for Curious Minds

Designed to engage all ages, the exhibition includes interactive elements that invite hands-on discovery. You can examine insect specimens through microscopes, zoom into features using digital displays and explore how form and function work together in nature. These interactive moments make the experience especially engaging for children and anyone curious about how science and art intersect.

A short film also gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Levon Biss’ photographic process, offering insight into how each image was created with precision and patience.

A New Way to Understand the Living World

This is ArtScience Museum’s first exhibition dedicated entirely to insects. It invites you to rethink how you perceive creatures that are often misunderstood or dismissed. By combining international collaboration with local scientific research, the exhibition connects discoveries made in Singapore’s forests and laboratories with a global conversation about biodiversity and sustainability.

Plan Your Visit

By magnifying the smallest creatures to extraordinary proportions, Insects: Microsculptures Magnified offers you and your loved ones a rare chance to pause and reflect on the intricate systems that sustain life on Earth. Whether you are drawn to photography, science, nature or simply meaningful shared experiences, this exhibition invites you to see the world differently, one remarkable detail at a time.

Insects: Microsculptures Magnified runs from 17 January 2026 to 19 April 2026 at ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands. Tickets are available through Marina Bay Sands box offices and online platforms. The exhibition forms part of ArtScience Museum’s 2026 programme exploring the more-than-human world through art, science and technology.

All photos credit to Levon Biss

One of the world’s most powerful and enduring rock musicals is making its way back to Singapore next year. The celebrated production of Jesus Christ Superstar, reimagined by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and acclaimed across the United Kingdom, North America and Australia, will take the stage at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from August 2026. This global phenomenon, created by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, continues to resonate across generations with its bold storytelling and iconic rock score. Following multiple sold-out runs and international tours, the production’s arrival promises to be one of the most significant musical theatre events of Singapore’s 2026 season.

Priority Ticket Access Opens 27 November

Fans eager to secure early seats can now join the official waitlist, which is open until 26 November, 11.59pm SGT. Priority access begins on 27 November, with a series of early bird promotions across multiple platforms. These include a 20% early bird offer for waitlist members, a 20% SingTel early bird offer and a 15% public early bird offer on Klook, SISTIC and Marina Bay Sands. Public sales will begin on 28 November at 10am.

A Reimagined Masterpiece

This award-winning staging originates from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London, where director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie created a visually arresting and emotionally charged production. The creative team includes designer Tom Scutt, lighting designer Lee Curran, sound designer Nick Lidster and music supervisor Tom Deering. Their collective vision transforms the musical into a contemporary and dynamic experience that blends raw physicality with the intensity of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock-infused score.

A Story That Continues to Move Audiences Around the World

Since its debut, Jesus Christ Superstar has captivated audiences with its exploration of the final days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Entirely sung through, the musical examines the emotional tensions, moral struggles and complex relationships among Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, the disciples and the Roman Empire. Originally released as a concept album, its 1970s rock score introduced iconic songs such as Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him and Gethsemane. The work continues to inspire with its bold approach to storytelling and its timeless themes of humanity, loyalty and faith.

A Legacy of Acclaim

Since opening on Broadway in 1971 and later becoming the longest-running musical in West End history at the time of its original London engagement, Jesus Christ Superstar has seen countless productions across the globe. Notable milestones include a 2012 Broadway revival, a UK arena tour led by ITV’s televised casting show Superstar and a celebrated 45th anniversary production at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The current production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and the 2016 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. In 2026, it will also enjoy a limited run at the London Palladium featuring Sam Ryder as Jesus.

What You Can Expect In Singapore

You can look forward to a full-scale staging featuring a live band on stage, a towering multi-level set and high-energy choreography that reflects the visceral power of the show. Producer David Ian describes the production as an experience filled with raw energy and breathtaking performances, whether viewers are longtime fans of the musical or encountering it for the first time. Chantal Prudhomme, Chief Executive Officer of Base Entertainment Asia, notes that bringing this work to Singapore continues Base’s legacy of presenting Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest works, following productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, CATS and Evita. Casting for the 2026 tour will be announced at a later stage.

Plan Your Ticket Purchase

The musical will be presented at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from August 2026. The waitlist is now open to the public, and ticket buyers are encouraged to register early to secure the best seats and unlock priority promotions when sales begin. Tickets will be available through Klook, SISTIC and Marina Bay Sands once public sales commence.

A Landmark Musical Event for 2026

With its celebrated staging, powerful performances and enduring score, Jesus Christ Superstar is set to be a major highlight of Singapore’s arts and entertainment calendar in 2026. Its return offers audiences the chance to witness a dynamic reimagining of a beloved musical classic, presented by a world-class creative team and delivered with the scale and spectacle that Marina Bay Sands is known for.

Singapore’s most iconic New Year celebration is back with a bigger and brighter edition. The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2026, presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, will close the nation’s SG60 milestone year with a full month of festivities across December. Designed as a meaningful and uplifting celebration, the countdown brings together light projections, community-inspired artworks, performances, food experiences and a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display that will illuminate the skyline as Singapore welcomes 2026.

Brightening Lives Returns with Uplifting Stories in Light

One of the most anticipated features of the annual countdown, Brightening Lives, returns with a new theme titled Thriving Beyond Limits. This year’s edition celebrates the many forms of strength found within the community and highlights the importance of expression, adaptability and support. From 26 to 31 December, the historic facade of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore will transform into a glowing canvas for eight artworks created by artists with disabilities from ART:DIS. These include three newly commissioned works and five adapted artworks that reflect themes of unity, resilience, creativity and shared aspiration. The projection show will run nightly from 8pm to 10.30pm.

You can look forward to the commissioned pieces that each tell a unique story. Kenji Teo’s ‘My Island Home’ paints a nostalgic memory of the Singapore River and its early days of trade, reminding viewers of the teamwork and perseverance that built the nation’s foundation. Joy Koh’s ‘Threads That Knit’ celebrates everyday life through colourful motifs of shared spaces, neighbourhood scenes and familiar encounters. Koh Jun Kai’s ‘Future Takes Flight’ envisions a vibrant city where nature, people and technology coexist, blending familiar landscapes with playful, abstract interpretations. These three works were originally part of SG60’s National Day Parade celebrations and now take on renewed life in motion across The Fullerton Hotel’s frontage.

UOB Plaza 1 Lights Up with Art from Across ASEAN

Adding to the festive light experience, UOB Plaza 1 will host a showcase titled Sharing Joy, Celebrating with our Communities. From 18 to 31 December, the building will light up with artworks by ASEAN artists presented in two segments. The Festive show from 18 to 25 December highlights the spirit of giving and gratitude, while the Countdown show from 26 to 31 December encourages audiences to look ahead and imagine the possibilities of a thriving future. The projections begin at 8pm each night, adding a vibrant artistic layer to the Marina Bay skyline.

Togetherland by World Christmas Market Returns Bigger Than Before

Folks craving food, fun and festive spirit can head to Togetherland by World Christmas Market at its expansive new home, the Bayfront Event Space. Running from 11 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, the event spans 20,000 square metres, double the size of its previous venue at The Promontory. Designed around the theme of A Christmas Constellation, the festival blends creativity, sustainability and community powered experiences. Expect immersive attractions, artisanal stalls, street style food, interactive installations and lively family friendly activities throughout the month.

Experience Local Music at Esplanade’s Come Together Series

Throughout December, Esplanade will once again shine a spotlight on homegrown talent. The Come Together series brings a line up of free performances to the Esplanade Concourse and the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Audiences can discover artists such as Hey Pelican, Amni Musfirah and Heema Izzati, who will present an array of genres and styles that showcase Singapore’s growing musical diversity.

A Cinematic Fireworks Musical to Welcome 2026

The celebrations culminate on New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks display titled ELYSIUM. Designed as a 360 degree experience around Marina Bay, the hour long presentation is set to a specially curated musical score. The fireworks unfold across four segments and will feature a total display duration of 30 minutes. The show begins at 11pm and transforms the city skyline into a living canvas of colour and rhythm as Singapore ushers in the new year.

Plan Your Visit

Full programme details, maps and updates for the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2026 can be found at www.marinabaycountdown.gov.sg. The event is part of ONE Countdown 2026, a nationwide celebration that brings communities together across Singapore as the nation welcomes a new year.

To ensure crowd safety on New Year’s Eve, capacity limits will be enforced across key areas of the Marina Bay precinct. Zones will close once they reach their maximum occupancy, and cycling will not be permitted in high-density pedestrian areas. Visitors are encouraged to take public transport and expect longer waiting times when travelling to and from the Bay. Certain MRT exits may be closed to support crowd flow. Real-time crowd updates will be provided through the Crowd@MarinaBay map to help visitors plan their routes and movements throughout the night.