If you haven’t heard of Simpang Bedok or you’re an Eastie looking to (hopefully) discover some new in the area, we’re here to introduce some places you might fancy at this popular alcove of affordable eats and undiscovered hot spots!

Nearby Tanah Merah MRT station, this cosy corner in the East of Singapore has much to offer – from good ol’ Bak Chor Mee and halal Dim Sum to fancy Crab Meat Linguine and Wagyu Bowls, Simpang Bedok’s food options will keep you coming back for more!

BADOQUE

Looking for monster portions of pasta dishes, pizzas and steak? Badoque is one of the few stalls in Bedok’s bustling cafe scene that boasts a wide array of Italian fare with a touch of Asian and Mediterranean flavours.

With 10 different types of pasta dishes and pizzas to choose from, we reckon that there is surely something for everyone at Badoque!

298 Bedok Road
Bedok Shopping Complex
Singapore 469454
Tel: +65 6446 6928
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Monday)
Nearest Station: Bedok

BURNING OAK

Beef-lovers, keep your eyes peeled for the Wagyu and Truffle Mince (S$16 nett) bowl which comes served with medium-rare slices of wagyu as well as minced beef that boasts a strong note of truffle.

The juicy and tender wagyu sure hits all the right spots to satisfy any beef bowl cravings and the umami-packed truffle mince gives the dish an extra fragrance. What’s more, portions are rather huge considering the price point!

The Burning Oak
348 Bedok Road
The Bedok Marketplace#02-16
Singapore 469560
Tel: +65 9873 6093
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

ENAK ENAK HONG KONG TEA HOUSE

Nestled in quiet Simpang Bedok is Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House, a halal dim sum tea restaurant in Singapore which offers a variety of affordable halal dim sum.

Some highlights were the steamed Siew Mai and the Fried Carrot Cake! With a myriad of dim sum options to choose from, it’s the perfect place to go with a group of friends!

Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House
340/342 Bedok Road
Singapore 469520
Tel: 6246 1211
Daily: 10am – 6am
Nearest station: Tanah Merah

FORAGE CAFE

Taking over the space of the now-defunct D’Zerts Cafe is the newest hidden gem in the East of Singapore, The Forage Cafe by Thirteen Honey in Simpang Bedok. Their extensive menu features a plethora of all-day brunch, pasta and mains. What’s great is that they also are trying to incorporate their own farmed honey (from Malaysia) into all their dishes as a sugar replacement!

The price point may be a little hefty to some, but the portion certainly makes up for it. That’s not all! If you were a fan of D’zerts Cafe’s sweet creations, you’ll be happy to know that D’zerts still supplies bakes and desserts to The Forage Cafe.

The Forage Cafe
30 Jalan Pari Burong
Singapore 488696
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Simei

JALAN TUA KONG LAU LIM MEE POK – THE ART OF MEE POK

Embroiled in a same-name battle with two other mee pok establishments, Jalan Tua Kong Lau Lim Mee Pok strives to bring the best bowl of noodles to the table. Affordably priced at S$5 per bowl, you’re served a generous portion of noodles, fishballs, meatballs and minced meat.

The noodles are super “QQ” and are coated with their signature lard-chilli sauce. It’s definitely a winner of the mee pok rivalry in our books!

306 Bedok Road
Singapore 469466
Daily: 7am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

MR/MS KNEADY’S

Mr. and Ms. Kneady are two adorable, artisan bakeries that sell different bakes. Mr Kneady sells a variety of delicious, dense sourdough bread and pizzas while Ms. Kneady sells sweet treats such as pastries and desserts. All of their items are baked fresh daily.

348 Bedok Road
#02-24 The Bedok Marketplace
Singapore 469560
Tue to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

Photo Credit: Instagram

SELEGIE SOYA BEAN

Specializing in the freshest soya bean-based drinks and desserts, Selegie Soya Bean is a popular place in Simpang Bedok for many to grab-and-go some healthier sweet treats. Their soya bean drink and grass jelly are amazing thirst quenchers in Singapore’s sweltering heat!

320 Bedok Road
Singapore 469487
Daily: 7.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

SPIZE

When it comes to having supper in Singapore, Simpang Bedok – a stretch of halal eateries that open till late – immediately comes to mind. Among them, Spize Supper Club is one of the most famous Muslim restaurants serving halal food. Besides Simpang Bedok, it also has another branch at River Valley that caters to the hungry late night club goers.

If you ever find yourself hungry in the middle of the night, Spize halal restaurant at Simpang Bedok is probably your best bet.

336 Bedok Road
Bedok Shopping Complex
Singapore 469512
Mon to Thu: 10am – 3am
Fri to Sun: 10am – 4am
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

TANG TEA HOUSE

We are firm believers that the best dim sum should not only be yummy, but affordable too. Tang Tea House is a halal dim sum eatery at Simpang Bedok known for their budget-friendly scrumptious dishes, made fresh every single day.

Our favourite were their Coffee Buns! The soft bun tore apart easily, oozing thick coffee paste that wasn’t too jelak or sweet.

357/359 Bedok Road
Singapore 469545
Sun to Thurs: 11am – 2am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 3am
Tel: +65 6445 9100
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

THE NAUGHTY CHEF

The Naughty Chef believes that authentic Italian food should not be expensive. This can be seen in their menu choices where they serve up affordable, delicious Italian food at a fraction of restaurant prices. Here, they sell classic Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza and risotto. There are also desserts such as pannacotta and Baileys tiramisu.

If you’re in the mood for some freshly-baked buttery, crisp croissants and pastries, you’re in luck because we’ve found a bakery nestled in Joo Chiat that serves just that.

Established in August 2019, Petit Pain specialises in bread and pastries such as croissants, danishes and escargot rolls. Check out what we had from this cosy bakery and our thoughts on their bakes!

The humble bakery has a simple display counter with all their freshly-baked goods lined up neatly behind a glass case. Stepping into the space, the immediate smell of butter and bread tantalized our tastebuds, enticing us toward the golden-brown goodies.

If you’d like to have your pastries at the store, they do have a few tables and chairs to sit and relax while you munch!

We first tried their Classic Croissant. This seemingly-simple pastry was definitely the highlight of our trip down. Taking a painstaking 3 days to make, this croissant is certainly a labour of love we enjoyed to the fullest.

We loved how the pastry had a slight saltiness from the sea salt added to it. It was certainly one of the best croissants we have ever tried in Singapore.

We also had the Orange Chocolate Escargot, a flaky twist of puff pastry chocked full of Orange Confit and Dark Chocolate. Orange and chocolate are a classic pairing and it could not have been emphasized better than in such a decadent pastry.

It’s really nice that we don’t have to simply dream about heading to Paris for some really good pastries and croissants when there are such amazing options available at home!

Petit Pain
315 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427566
Tue to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota