Can a restaurant make wellness part of everyday life? Foura thinks so

Between squeezing in a workout before work, grabbing lunch between meetings and trying to maintain some semblance of a social life, wellness often ends up being the first thing to fall by the wayside.

That’s the reality the founders behind Foura hope to change. Located within IMBA Theatre, Southeast Asia’s largest immersive theatre, the new concept brings together nourishing food, wellness experiences and community, all in one space designed to make looking after yourself feel a little more seamless.

Behind Foura are four founders with expertise across hospitality, coffee and nutrition science. The team includes Dharma Wang and Benjamin Aryanto, the duo behind Bae’s Cocktail Club and nightlife destination Milli, Ryan Pang, founder of Equate Coffee, and food technologist Elwin Tan, whose background in stem cell and ageing research helped shape Foura’s approach to longevity inspired dining.

The idea was born from the founders’ own experiences.

“As entrepreneurs, all of us have experienced periods where work naturally took priority, and like many Singaporeans, we realised how easy it is to put our own wellbeing on the back burner,” says Dharma Wang, Managing Director and Co Founder.

“We began asking ourselves a simple question: what if looking after ourselves could feel more seamless, enjoyable and naturally integrated into everyday life?”

Wellness without the pressure

For many people, wellness can feel overwhelming, whether it's committing to a new fitness routine or keeping up with the latest health trends. Foura hopes to strip away that pressure by creating a space where people can engage with wellbeing in whatever way feels right for them.


That could mean dropping in for a meal, joining a wellness session for the first time or simply spending time with friends in an environment designed to encourage people to slow down.


"We wanted Foura to feel welcoming whether someone is taking their first step or has been on that journey for years," says Benjamin Aryanto, Marketing Director and Co Founder of Foura.

"Rather than expecting people to fit into a particular lifestyle, we wanted to meet them where they already are."

Inspired by the Blue Zones

The same thinking extends to the menu.

Instead of following the latest wellness trend, Foura takes inspiration from the world’s Blue Zones, regions where people are known to live longer, healthier lives. Rather than recreating traditional Blue Zone dishes, the founders focused on the habits these communities share, from eating quality ingredients to enjoying balanced, satisfying meals.

Expect dishes like the Three Fish Chirashi Don, Wild Mushroom Linguine, Herb Confit Chicken Leg and Patagonian Toothfish, all made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

“What fascinated us about the Blue Zones wasn’t simply the idea of longevity. It was that people there aren’t actively trying to live longer. They’re simply living in ways that naturally support their health and wellbeing over time,” says Elwin Tan, Business Development & Science Director and Co Founder.

“We hope diners leave Foura feeling that eating well doesn’t have to feel restrictive or complicated.”

More than dinner

To mark its launch, Foura is rolling out a calendar of wellness experiences, beginning with immersive yoga sessions at IMBA Theatre led by Yang Jia Min of Jyan Yoga. Guests can also look forward to breathwork sessions and community run clubs around the Gardens by the Bay precinct.


But Ryan Pang, Director and Co Founder of Foura, says the idea isn't simply to give people another place to dine.


"Someone might join a wellness session and stay for dinner afterwards, or simply drop by for coffee and find themselves immersed in the energy of the community around them," he says.

"We wanted Foura to feel like more than a place to dine. It's somewhere people can enjoy great food, discover new experiences and connect with others, all within the same space."

Wang agrees that what happens after the wellness sessions is just as important.

“What excites us most is everything that happens after the session ends,” he says. “Instead of everyone heading home, conversations continue over a coffee, a nourishing meal or simply spending more time together in the same space.”

A place to slow down

There’s no shortage of restaurants serving healthy food in Singapore. What Foura is hoping to build is something that extends beyond the menu.

Whether it’s joining a yoga class, meeting new people over coffee or simply lingering a little longer after dinner, the founders hope guests leave feeling that wellness doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

Sometimes, it can begin with something as simple as making time for yourself.

Foura opens at IMBA Theatre in Gardens by the Bay on July 9.