F&B closures on Dec 31: Sugarra at RWS, Asu at Labrador House, Amo in Hongkong Street
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(From left) Sugarra restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa, and progressive Asian fine-dining restaurant Asu.
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- Sugarra, a Spanish restaurant at RWS, is closing on Dec 31, amidst culinary changes at the resort.
- Amo, Asu and Kynn are also closing on Dec 31, with Asu's chef Ace Tan planning a new project for April 2026.
- Other closures in December include Esora and East Ocean Teochew Restaurant, with Hup Chong Yong Tau Foo and Hooters closing in January 2026.
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SINGAPORE – Rounding off a rocky year for the food and beverage scene
It shuts on Dec 31, less than a year after opening at RWS’ Hotel Michael.
In an Instagram post on Dec 30, Sugarra said: “As we continue to evolve our resort’s culinary offerings and finalise plans for the space, guests can enjoy a diverse selection of local and international dining experiences across the property.”
The 68-seat restaurant sits in the space that previously housed Michelin-starred establishments Table65 and Joel Robuchon Restaurant. The Straits Times understands that another concept is in the works for the venue.
Sugarra’s Spanish-Australian chef-consultant Aitor Jeronimo Orive, who is based in Melbourne, is focusing on his businesses there.
Sugarra’s chef-consultant Aitor Jeronimo Orive (left) and chef de cuisine Aitor Gonzalez.
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The debut of Sugarra had marked RWS’ slew of F&B openings in 2025, backed by notable names such as French patisserie Pierre Herme, French bistro Moutarde by chef Paul Pairet
Also bowing out on Dec 31 are 32-year-old bao institution Teochew Handmade Pau in Toa Payoh, eight-year-old Italian restaurant Amo in Hongkong Street, as well as modern Asian fine-dining restaurant Asu and its sister concept Kynn at Labrador House in Labrador Nature Reserve.
Progressive Asian fine-dining restaurant Asu.
PHOTO: ASU
A joint Instagram post on Dec 16 for Asu, Kynn and Labrador House said: “Some places are meant to exist for a season. On Dec 31, this chapter closes. To everyone who found refuge here: thank you for sharing it with us. The table remains set. The year remains open.”
Asu – which opened in October 2024 – is helmed by Singaporean chef Ace Tan, who confirmed he has another project in the works, slated to open in April 2026.
Local chef Ace Tan of Asu at Labrador House.
PHOTO: ST FILE
These closures follow other notable ones, including one-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant Esora in Mohamed Sultan Road, 33-year-old institution East Ocean Teochew Restaurant at Ngee Ann City,
Korean restaurant Onmi’s charcoal-grilled beef short rib.
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Closures are unlikely to let up in 2026. Beloved Toa Payoh stall Hup Chong Yong Tau Foo is slated to shut in January, while American restaurant chain Hooters in Clarke Quay will close on Jan 31.
