Artichoke Singapore: Retro “New School” Pizza Parlour At New Bahru, Singapore

After 15 years of serving Middle Eastern cuisine, Chef Bjorn Shen is pivoting Artichoke into a New School Pizza Parlour at New Bahru. Inspired by his pizza awakening in Osaka in 2017, Bjorn has created a menu tailored for Singaporean tastes, blending nostalgia, bold flavours, and playful twists. The concept revives the 80s–90s American-Italian pizzeria vibe with thick, crunchy crusts, generous toppings, and inventive flavour combos that are far from your typical artisanal Neapolitan pizza.

The 90-seat restaurant offers indoor and al fresco dining, a backyard space for private parties, and a lively retro ambience complete with stained-glass lamps, pop art, and a throwback playlist. From inventive pizzas and fried chicken to creative desserts, Artichoke is designed to make dining fun, social, and memorable for families, foodies, and adventurous eaters alike.

The Story Behind The Pivot

Chef Bjorn Shen’s shift to pizza comes after 15 years of Middle Eastern cuisine and a desire for a new challenge. Having explored Neapolitan pizza in Osaka, Tokyo, and Rome, he wanted to create something tailored to Singaporean palates — thick, crunchy, loaded with toppings, and fun to eat.

He describes it as “changing the weapon in the same game” — keeping the Artichoke spirit alive while reinventing the menu. This pivot allows Artichoke to open all day, offer delivery, and create a dynamic, playful experience for diners in the bustling River Valley area.

Ambience & Dining Experience

Artichoke’s interior is a visual feast with stained-glass lamps, colourful pop art, and retro-inspired décor. Old-school hits on the playlist add to the nostalgic, lively energy. The space accommodates 90 diners with tables seating 4–6 people and includes al fresco front yard seating and a backyard for private events.

Whether you’re enjoying a slab with friends, sharing a round with family, or sipping on a dessert sundae, Artichoke balances retro fun with bold, memorable flavours in every dish.

The menu includes standout dishes like:

• Dirty Duck Stack: Balinese spiced duck, snake bean lawar, sambal matah, coconut cream, mozzarella.

• Bacon Apple Pie Slab: Pancetta, apple butter, brie, mozzarella, hazelnuts, rosemary.

• Tropic Thunder Round: Parma ham, jackfruit, burrata, mint, honey drizzle.

• Super Crunchy Fried Chicken (SG$24++): Chinatown Spice & Fried Peanuts or Za’atar Honey & Lebanese Garlic Sauce.

• Desserts: Sundaes with tropical ice cream, banana bread croutons, lemongrass cream, and meringue.

View The Menu Here

Average spending per person is SG$35–SG$40, making it accessible for a family outing while delivering bold, punchy flavours.

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Opening Hours:

• Tue: 5pm – 10pm

• Wed–Sun: 11pm – 10pm