With the newly-opened Northpoint City shopping mall and the rise of bistros and cafés in Yishun, there’s so much more to discover in this vibrant neighbourhood. Contrary to popular belief, Yishun is, in fact, a delightful place to explore in the north of Singapore!
Whether you are an avid café-hopper or someone seeking a place to unwind and away from the bustling town area, here are 14 Food Places You Might Not Have Known Existed In Yishun.
Located a stone’s throw away from Yishun MRT station, this well-known laksa stall tucked under block 928 is an old-school food stall that has been running for more than 20 years.
Despite not having a stall name, this humble stall is a huge hit amongst residents living nearby and they would always sell out before their closing time.
928 Yishun Central 1
#01-155 Singapore 760928
Tel: +65 9731 9586
Mon to Sat: 8.30am – 7pm (or until they sell out)
Closed on Sundays
Nearest Station: Yishun
Nestled in Yishun Park Hawker Centre, Ah Tan Wings is where you can find perhaps the tastiest and crispiest har cheong gai around in a hawker centre setting.
Their menu is not overly extensive in that they only feature their signature har cheong gai as an a la carte item or as a meal that comes with aromatic rice and a sunny side up egg.
51 Yishun Avenue 11, #01-40,
Yishun Park Hawker Centre
Singapore 768867
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
EATZI GOURMET BISTRO
Tucked away on the ground floor of SAFRA Yishun, Eatzi Gourmet Bistro is a halal-certified bistro by popular restaurant chain Jack’s Place. Diners can feast on a myriad of value-for-money Asian fusion and Western cuisine by the pool.
60 Yishun Ave 4 #01-V2
SAFRA Yishun
Singapore 769027
Tel: +65 6852 8270
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
FART TARTZ
Following the success of their outlets in Chinatown and Singapore Expo, fArt tArtz is a garden-themed café serving fusion style pasta-in-a-jar, no-bake cakes and muffins to Yishun heartlanders.
In addition to their Instagram-worthy sweet treats, this quaint café also offers light bites, pastas, burgers and many more.
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18 Yishun Avenue 9 #01-02
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 6252 0280
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 10.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
FAT PAPA’S BURGERS & SHAKES
If you find yourself craving for some juicy burgers, halal-certified Fat Papa’s Burgers & Shakes is the perfect place to head to. Be prepared to sink your teeth in an array of specialty burgers, pasta, finger food, desserts and milkshakes.
The best part? You can even customise your own burger from the bun all the way to the sauce.
930 Yishun Avenue 2
Northpoint City
South Wing #01-150
Singapore 7690981
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
Heng Hua Restaurant is a hidden gem which serves authentic Heng Hwa delights and a wide variety of zi char dishes at pocket-friendly prices. You can expect to find mouth-watering Chinese food that is perfect for your family.
We particularly enjoyed their Stir-Fried Yam Slices, Heng Hua-Style Fried Bee Hoon and Heng Hua-Style Lor Mee.
748 Yishun Street 72
#01-212 Singapore 760748
Tel: +65 6756 1762
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest station: Yishun
HOLY COW CREAMERY
Located in the quieter side of Yishun, Holy Cow Creamery is one of the most underrated spots to get your waffle-and-ice-cream fix. Serving rich and creamy handcrafted ice cream, you can pair it with crispy waffles or a cup of aromatic coffee while basking in the serenity of this quiet neighbourhood.
292 Yishun Street 22 #01-291
Singapore 760292
Sun to Thurs: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Yishun
Famous for their plethora of fusion-style pizzas, pasta, bibimbap towers and wildly-popular Korean fried chicken, Pizza Maru is dedicated to advocating a healthy-wellbeing concept through its signature premium Korean pizzas.
This special, nutrient-packed dough formula boasts a soft, bread-like texture comprising green tea and chlorella, along with 12 healthier grains which include rye, black rice, barley and oats.
930 Yishun Avenue 2
1 Northpoint Drive #B1-192/193,
Northpoint City (South Wing)
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 6254 4307
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
SAN GLOO
Though located at the off-city habitat of Yishun, San Gloo’s milky and affordable shaved ice bingsu are worth the visit. With 26 different flavours and prices starting from S$4.90, you can definitely satisfy your bingsu craving without breaking the bank.
18 Yishun Avenue 9
Junction 9 #02-41
Singapore 768897
Tel: +65 8198 1848
Wed to Mon: 12pm – 10pm
Tue: 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun
QUENCH! Bistro & Bar
Nestled in ORTO, Quench! Bistro & Bar is one of those places to visit when you need a respite away from the crowd. Facing both the prawning ponds and the main fishing ponds, you can expect to be immersed in a laid-back ‘kampong’ vibe.
Grab a bottle of beer from their extensive beer menu and be rewarded with one of the best scenic views in ORTO.
81 Lorong Chencharu
ORTO #01-10
Singapore 769198
Tel: +65 6257 3657
Mon: 4pm – 2am
Tue to Thu, Sun: 11am – 2am
Fri – Sat: 11am – 3am
Nearest Station: Khatib
For more recommendations, read our guide on 30 cafes in North of Singapore you must visit.