Yishun – the place where most Singaporeans poke fun at for their mysterious yet somewhat hilarious happenings. However, what some don’t know is that it’s a pretty poppin’ place filled with all sorts of hidden foodie gems! Just think cheap laksa, army stew and crispy har cheong gai!

Here’s a list of all the nosh we think are worth making a trip down to Yishun for – regardless of what crazy things you may find when you’re there!

928 YISHUN LAKSA

A favourite of Singaporeans, regardless of whether they are Yishun residents, is 928 Yishun Laksa. Despite not having an actual name, many flock to this stall for their S$2.80 laksa bowls.

Silky noodles in a fragrant broth are topped off with beansprouts, egg, taupok and fishcakes. Their “hum” is optional, so let them know whether you’d like some in your laksa!

928 Yishun Central 1#01-155
Singapore 760928
Tel: +65 9731 9586
Mon to Sat: 8.30am – 7pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Yishun

925 YISHUN HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE

A plate of this chicken rice will have you coming back to Yishun just for their tender and succulent slices of chicken. Drenched in a savoury soy sauce and sesame oil dressing, this is one of the better chicken rice stalls in Singapore.

A plate of their S$6 chicken will be enough to share with a friend. You can order some rice and soup to go along with it! If you haven’t tried this hidden gem, time to put it on your to-eat lists!

Blk 1 #01-249
925 Yishun Central
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

AH LOCK HAKKA TOFU BOWL

If you’re looking to have something on the healthier side, Ah Lock’s Hakka Tofu Bowl (S$5.50) will be a great option if you’re in the Yishun area. Located in Yishun Park Hawker Centre, this bowl comes with a generous helping of veggies, tofu meatballs and tofu chunks. It’s also topped with an addictive creamy mayo sauce.

51 Yishun Avenue 11
Yishun Park Hawker Centre #01-08
Singapore 760355
Mon, Wed to Fri: 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 9pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Yishun

AH TAN WINGS

This stall needs no introduction. Ah Tan Wings, also located in Yishun Park Hawker Centre, serves up plates of crispy yet juicy Shrimp Paste Wings (S$5.20). A plate of this comes with rice, cucumber slices, a perfectly-fried egg and 3 golden brown Har Cheong Gai. To some, it’s truly the best Har Cheong Gai in Singapore, and we now know why they’ve said that.

The chicken is fried to perfection, yet it’s not greasy. It has a superb prawn paste flavour that goes very well with the rice and egg.

51 Yishun Avenue 11
Yishun Park Hawker Centre #01-40
Singapore 768867
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

CHONG PANG NASI LEMAK

Being a little out of the way has not stopped crowds from flocking to Chong Pang Nasi Lemak. Their affordable yet extremely delicious side dishes have rightfully earned their claim to fame – especially for those fancying a late-night supper!

Our favourites have to be their fried hashbrowns, sambal sotong and their fried chicken wings!

447 Sembawang Road
Singapore 758404
Tel: +65 9655 1868
Daily: 5pm – 7am
Nearest Station: Yishun

FAT PAPA’S

The halal-version of the hit burger joint Fat Boys can be found in Yishun! Fat Papa’s still offers up their signature burgers such as The Elvis and their Bleu Peppercorn burgers but include delicious mains such as the Chicken Mac & Cheese and Salted Egg Crab Pasta!

This one’s for our Muslim friends who love a great juicy burger and some indulgent Western food!

Northpoint Mall #01-150
922 Yishun Avenue 2
Singapore 769095
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

HENG HUA RESTAURANT

Nestled amongst HDB flats in Yishun, Heng Hua Restaurant is a hidden gem which serves authentic Heng Hwa delights and a wide variety of zhi char dishes at pocket-friendly prices. You can expect to find mouth-watering Chinese food that is perfect for your family.

The one dish that you must order is the Heng Hua-Style Fried Bee Hoon (S$4.50). Not only did the vermicelli had hints of the seafood flavour from the clams, but the crunchy peanuts and seaweed also made the dish even more addictive.

748 Yishun Street 72
#01-212 Singapore 760748
Tel: +65 6756 1762
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest station: Yishun

HOLY COW CREAMERY

Known for their crispy waffles and ultra-delicious ice cream, Holy Cow Creamery is a great place to beat the sizzling Singapore heat. They make all their ice cream and cones in-house, having a great selection of flavours such as Mao Shan Wang Durian, Matcha-Mochi and Root Beer Float!

292 Yishun Street 22, #01-291
Singapore 760292
Tue to Thu, Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Yishun

LIT LIT XIN POPIAH & ICE KACHANG

Tucked away near Yishun MRT is Lit Lit Xin Popiah. For just S$1.50, you get a roll of delectable popiah! The skin of the popiah is paper-thin yet held the delicious fillings inside without any seeping of sauce. A kick from the chilli was also a welcome sensation!

We also enjoyed a bowl of Ice Kachang, sold at the same store, for S$1.70! It’s truly hard to find such affordable gems in Singapore nowadays.

Nice Snack Corner
928 Yishun Central 1, #01-155
Singapore 760928
Mon to Sat: 8.30am – 7pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Yishun

PIZZA MARU

Famous for their plethora of fusion-style pizzas, pasta, bibimbap towers and wildly-popular Korean fried chicken, you’ll be treated to a different kind of Korean meal! Their pizza 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 – perfect for those looking for a guilt-free way to enjoy pizza!

Our favourites have got to be the Mango Ocean Pizza (regular S$19.80, large S$23.80), the Real BBQ Chicago Pizza (S$26.80) and their Supa Hot Dakganjeong fried chicken (S$16.80 for 6 pieces, S$29.80 for 12 pieces)!

930 Yishun Avenue 2
1 Northpoint Drive #B1-192/193,
Northpoint City (South Wing)
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 6254 4307
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

SUPARAKKI RAMEN

Our latest food-find is Suparakki Ramen located in Northpoint City, serving ramen under S$10. Meaning “super lucky” in Japanese, you’ll find you and your tastebuds feeling exactly that when you taste their ramen.

Try their S$6.90 Dry Truffle Ramen for a strong kick of truffle with tender pulled pork! It’s super fragrant yet still doesn’t break the bank.

Suparakki Ramen
1 North Point Drive
Northpoint City, #B2-152
Singapore 768019
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

QUENCH! BISTRO & BAR

Thirsty tipplers can head down to the eccentric Quench! Bistro & Bar for a drink after a long day at work. Their extensive range of beers ranging from craft beers to your favourite draughts, you will be in for a good night of fun. They also serve up some finger food to go with your pints!

81 Lorong Chencharu
#01-10 ORTO
Singapore 769198
Tel: +65 6257 3657
Mon, Fri: 11am – 3am
Tue to Thu: 11am – 2pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 3am
Nearest Station: Khatib

Pizza fanatics rejoice, for the world’s largest Korean pizza chain, Pizza Maru, is now in Singapore!

Famous for their plethora of fusion-style pizzas, pasta, bibimbap towers and wildly-popular Korean fried chicken, the world’s largest Korean pizza chain has finally reached the shores of our sunny island. With more than 650 stores across Korea, United States of America, China, and Hong Kong, the Korean pizzeria’s first outlet in Singapore is an 80-seater joint.

The first of its kind in Singapore, Pizza Maru is dedicated to advocating a healthy-wellbeing concept through its signature premium Korean pizzas. What makes their pizza perfect for the health conscious is their ‘wellbeing’ dough. 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.

Who’s up for guilt-free pizzas?

PREMIUM PIZZA OPTIONS

Available in 7 yummy options, Pizza Maru’s series of Premium Pizzas are made with patented green tea wellbeing pizza dough. Fermented for over 48 hours with chlorella alongside a variety of natural grains such as flaxseed and barley, this series serves as more of a nutritious and well-balanced treat that not only satiates but also satisfies your pizza cravings.

Feeling adventurous? Dive right into the Mango Ocean (regular S$19.80, large S$23.80) and sink your teeth into the generous chunks of nectarous Mangoes accompanied with shrimps and scallops on the freshly baked crispy bread base.

The sweet mangoes and savoury seafood combination are perfectly matched with spicy buldak sauce, a generous spread of Mozzarella Cheese and Pilaf sauce.

Other delectable pizzas from the Premium Pizza range include the Korean Surf’n’Turf (regular 9” S$19.80 and large 12” S$23.80)—a harmonious blend of flavours boasting tender Korean-style beef and shrimps atop a bed of greens lined with zesty sweet ranch sauce and topped with sour cream and Mozzarella Cheese.

CHICAGO PIZZA OPTIONS

Adding on to Pizza Maru Singapore’s slew of pizza offerings is the Chicago Pizza series, which are all prepared using fibre-rich and antioxidant-packed black rice dough as its base and are available in 6 different flavours.

The Real BBQ Chicago (S$26.80) comes studded with almond flakes and icing sugar sprinkles. The chewy and fluffy crust of the pizza boasts delectable chicken leg bits, potato cubes, roasted onions, tomato and mushrooms.

Besides your regular toppings, there are lots of cheese added and many different kinds of cheese at that.

Think creamy double mozzarella cheese, string cheese and a cream cheese mousse blended with a combination of honey and BBQ sauce. With so much cheese packed into one pie, it is indeed possible to pull off a pretty insane cheese pull—we tried it for ourselves and managed to stretch it over 1 metre!

CLASSIC PIZZA OPTIONS

Aside from the carefully crafted premium pizza flavours, diners at Pizza Maru Singapore can also enjoy the exclusive green tea wellbeing dough with fuss-free Classic Pizzas featuring both all-time Western and Korean favourites such as pepperoni pizza, bulgogi pizza and many other choices.

For a bespoke treat, add on an extra finishing touch with one of the 3 special crusts to either a Premium or Classic Pizza order—Golden Edge, that features a combination of sweet potato mousse and 2 types of cheese, Bite, for easy bite-size bulges filled with a sweet potato mousse and string cheese around the crust and Double Cheese Twist for the serious cheese lovers.

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER

Keeping to its Korean origins, Pizza Maru Singapore also offers the famed Korean Fried Chicken. To savour the crispy and juicy delicacy in its most natural form, opt for the Original Fry, if not, allow the 5 tantalising variations to excite your taste buds further.

For that perfect balance of sweet and savoury, go for the Honey Butter Coat (S$16.80 for 6 pieces, S$29.80 for 12 pieces) that features a generous dusting of sweet, buttery powder. The sweetness really takes the edge off the savoury chicken wing and if you’re dining with kids, this is guaranteed to be a hit among the little ones.

Lovers of all things spicy should definitely go for the Supa Hot Dak Gangjeong (S$16.80 for 6 pieces, S$29.80 for 12 pieces) variation that features 2 levels of spice but do be warned, level 2 is not for the faint of heart—we are no strangers to heat but boy did this light up our sinuses.

Spice aside, the sweet chilli sauce was really tasty on its own and the pickled vegetables served on the side really do well to combat the fiery kick that the sauce delivers.

Last but most certainly not the least is the Onion Tartar (S$16.80 for 6 pieces, S$29.80 for 12 pieces) that sees a generous slathering of tangy tartar sauce along with thin slices of piquant onion atop crispy fried chicken.

Not only did the tangy tartar sauce cut through the deep-fried batter, it masked the “pungent” flavour of the onion slices which made the dish less cloying and even more enjoyable with every bite.

INSTAGRAM-WORTHY BIBIMBAP TOWERS

Aside from the pizzas and Korean fried chicken, diners can also expect other interesting dishes at Pizza Maru Singapore such as the Instagram-worthy Bibimbap Towers. This modern rendition of the classic bibimbap takes the shape of a mini “tower”.

We got ourselves the Spam Tower (S$12.80). It comes with chicken spam and fried kimchi sandwiched between a sunshine egg and rice, drizzled with sriracha sauce and topped with golden potato crisp and parmesan cheese.

Pizza Maru
930 Yishun Avenue 2
1 Northpoint Drive #B1-192/193,
Northpoint City (South Wing)
Singapore 769098
Tel: +65 6254 4307
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Yishun

This post was brought to you by Pizza Maru Singapore.