Popular Korean BBQ restaurant, O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang has opened a new outlet in Serangoon Gardens.

Taking over the former unit vacated by 88 Seoul BBQ, O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang is the newest restaurant to open in the Serangoon Gardens enclave.

If you love Korean BBQ, you definitely need to check out O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang which is extremely popular and there’s always a long queue at their outlets in Tanjong Pagar.

Photo credit: O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang

For those of you who are new to O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang, go for their BBQ sets which comprise a good selection of meat and Korean stew.

On the menu you will find iberico pork, marinated galbi, sliced pork belly as well as the popular cuts for Korean BBQ. Apart from BBQ meat, they also have a huge selection of Korean dishes such as Korean stews, pancakes and noodles.

The new O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang outlet in Serangoon Gardens is a franchise and not by the original owner. You can also find O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang at other locations including three units in Tanjong Pagar as well as their original outlet n Bukit Timah along Cheong Chin Nam Rd opposite Beauty World.

O.BBa BBQ & Jjajang
68 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555964

Cafe Gyoen is a new Japanese-themed cafe in Serangoon Gardens with a train decor. Taking over the space vacated by Isshin Machi, Cafe Gyoen will transport you to the Tokyo metro stations and train cabins!

Opened by the same owners behind Yamato Izakaya in Tai Seng, Cafe Gyoen has transformed their toilets into a Tokyo metro cabin-inspired backdrop and it has gone viral online.

But other than that, the interior of the cafe is pretty bare and looks like an ordinary cafe.

Cafe Gyoen serves all-day Teishoku (which means set menu in Japanese), donburi, curry rice and small Japanese bites.

Apart from coffee, you can also get an array of Japanese beverages including Matcha Latte, Black Sesame Latte and matcha Yuzu spritz.

We ordered several dishes and all of them were simple, hearty and delicious. They are something that we can eat on a regular basis.

Each Teishoku set comes with tamagoyaki, cold marinated scallops, onigiri, miso soup and pickles.

Our top picks include the Hokkaido Pork Teishoku, Katsu Pork Teishoku and Tori Teriyaki Donburi.

Cafe Gyoen is a good reason for you to make a trip to Serangoon Garden neighbourhood for brunch the next weekend.

Cafe Gyoen
55 Serangoon Garden Way,
Garden Estate, Singapore 555951
Daily: 9am – 9pm

Established in 1965, Kelim Dakdoritang is a famous Korean spicy chicken hotpot chain with more than 50 outlets in South Korea and it has opened its first outlet in Singapore at Serangoon Gardens.

The speciality spicy chicken stew restaurant is brought in to Singapore by Lee Seongmin is the son of Kelim Dakdoritang’s founder.

Dakdoritang, or Korean spicy chicken stew, is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling chunks of chicken with potatoes, rice cakes vegetables, spices and gochujang. What makes Kelim Dakdoritang’s rendition different is the additional of a copious amount of chopped garlic and leek.

Kelim Dakdoritang serves their Korean spicy chicken stew in the form of a hotpot and you can choose to add on more toppings including rice cake, sausage, mushrooms, and quail eggs.

The Korean spicy chicken stew was actually not as spicy as it looked; it had the right amount of spice with a strong garlicky taste.

For carbs, you can choose from Kalguksu (Korean knife cut noodles), Udon, or Ramyeon.

End your meal with their Fried Rice (S$8), a typical Korean ‘dessert’. The staff will fry rice, seaweed, sesame oil, and kimchi with the remaining stew in the hotpot at your table.

This is definitely not the place to go on a first date. But if you love spicy Korean stews, check out Kelim Dakdoritang the next time you are in Serangoon Gardens.

Kelim Dakdoritang
14B Kensington Park Rd
Singapore 557265
Tel: +65 6241 4241

Taiwanese restaurant chain, Isshin Machi has opened a new outlet at Serangoon Gardens and it will be taking over the former space vacated by Nic & Tom Eatery.

Photo credit: Isshin Machi

Known for serving authentic Taiwanese dishes at reasonable prices, Isshin Machi has quickly expanded in Singapore with various outlets at East Coast Road, GR.ID, Holland Village, Greenwood Avenue, and Waterway Point.

Some of the popular dishes and drinks include Lu Rou Fan, Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodles, Spicy Wonton Noodles, Fried Rice with Pork Chop and Brown Sugar Caramel Milk Tea.

After the opening of JU Signatures, Isshin Machi is the next restaurant to open in Serangoon Gardens.

Which is your favourite Taiwanese restaurant in Singapore?

Isshin Machi
55 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555951

Read our Serangoon Gardens Food Guide featuring 26 restaurants, cafes and eateries in the neighbourhood.

Little Farms, a popular specialty grocery store, is opening its 7th outlet in Serangoon Gardens at MyVillage.

Established in 2016, Little Farms aims to provide quality and freshest all-natural and organic produce, meats, seafood, dairy and grocery.

They work with reputable and trusted farmers and artisans all over the world to provide their customers with a diverse assortment of products, including fruits, that are both affordable and delicious.

They currently have 6 outlets in Singapore including Valley Point, United Square, Guoco Tower, Holland Piazza, Katong Point as well as the newest outlet at Tanglin Mall which opened on 18 June 2022.

Little Farms informed us that they have yet to decide on an official opening date for the new location in Serangoon Gardens.

They will be taking over the former space vacated by DBS bank as well as the adjacent unit by Monzen Gardens. This will be their first outlet in the northeast region of Singapore.

Little Farms
1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679

Opened by two young second-generation of Bai Nian Niang Dou Foo, Nic & Tom Eatery is a casual eatery in Serangoon Gardens which serves affordable mains that are mostly priced under S$10 nett.

It has announced on its social media pages that it will be closing its eatery in Serangoon Gardens on 10 June 2022 as the landlord has decided to increase the rental.

Other than the signature Bai Nian Hakka Yong Tau Foo and fried chicken wings, Nic & Tom Eatery’s menu features an interesting range of mains including Seafood Cheese Beehoon, Long Jiang Pig Leg Rice, and Ee Foo Noodle.

Nic & Tom Eatery has mentioned that it is looking for a new location, but it has yet to find a suitable spot. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they will be able to reopen at another location soon.

Nic & Tom Eatery
55 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555951
Tel: +65 6789 9696

Read our Serangoon Garden food guide on the best food places to dine at.

Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery is an institution which has been dishing out Singapore-style old-school breads—or better recognised as buns—for decades.

While everyone has their favourites (and there are only a handful of surviving traditional bakeries in Singapore), we grew up with Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery at Serangoon Garden Market and it is our go-to place whenever we want to satisfy our craving for old-school buns.

“Zai Lai, Zai Lai!”

The daily fresh bakes from Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery are a true testament to the standards of old-school local-style breads.

The stall occupies two units in the buzzing Serangoon Garden Food Centre & Market, and since young, we’ve watched the two uncles picking breads from the shelves and calculating the total sum in godlike speed.

Queues are often seen especially in the morning when trays after trays of freshly baked buns are put up, and during lunch hour. Very often, they sell out by 2pm.

Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery has quite the selection of old-school buns. Pillowy soft with a brown skin and white interior, tears apart easily, and exudes a distinct fragrance that we grew up knowing.

The Butter Bun is probably the most famous one, while the Cheese Bun comes close in terms of popularity. The Hamburger is essentially chicken luncheon meat enveloped in soft bun, and the Kaya Peanut is our all-time favourite.

The aroma of the bakes often fill the market, and despite inflation and rising food costs, their prices remain low and the uncles are ever humble of their successes.

Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery
49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-45 Garden Market
Singapore 555945

Read our guide on the traditional bakeries in Singapore you should support.

Popular bakery chain, Tiong Bahru Bakery has officially opened its 9th outlet in the Serangoon Gardens neighbourhood on 20 December 2021.

Opened by the Spa Esprit Group which is behind other F&B concepts including Forty Hands, Common Man Coffee Roasters, boCHINche, and Noka, Tiong Bahru Bakery is one of the most popular bakeries in Singapore which is known for its croissants, kouign amann, and coffee.

You can also find Tiong Bahru Bakery at these locations—Tiong Bahru, Funan, Scotts Square, Safari (Minden Road), Chip Bee Gardens, Raffles City, and Tang Orchard.

Located at Maju Avenue along the same stretch as Oblong and Dan’s Steak, Tiong Bahru Bakery’s outlet at Serangoon Gardens is the chain’s first location outside of the central area and it is great news for fans of their croissants and bakes.

Tiong Bahru Bakery’s newest outlet at Serangoon Garden opens from 7.30am to 7pm daily.

Read: Guide to Serangoon Gardens restaurants, cafes and eateries.

Mention Serangoon Gardens and most people will think of the famous Chomp Chomp Food Centre. However, there is really more to the food scene at Serangoon Gardens than just the famous hawker stalls.

Here is our Serangoon Gardens Food Guide featuring restaurants, cafes, and eateries you have to visit when you are at Serangoon Gardens. P.S. We are working on a separate guide to the hawker stalls at Serangoon Garden and we will be sharing that soon.

APOLLO COFFEE BAR

One of our favourite cafes in Serangoon, Apollo Coffee Bar in Serangoon Gardens is opened by the same guys behind the popular Atlas Coffeehouse and Columbus Coffee Co. It has already made quite a name for itself with its Mediterranean-inspired brunch creations.

P.S. Apollo Coffee Bar is a dog-friendly cafe; you can also bring your dogs and dine at the outdoor area.

65 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6246 3875

BAKER & COOK / PLANK SOURDOUGH PIZZA

With several outlets across the whole of Singapore, Baker & Cook has become a familiar mainstay in our local bakery cafe scene. Besides their dignified selection of viennoiserie and pastries, they also offer savoury mains.

87 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555983
Tel: +65 6241 5548

CHONG QING GRILLED FISH

When one mentions kao yu, the first place that instantly comes to most people’s minds is Chong Qing. They are popular for having a large variety of kao yu cooked in different ways, with some of their popular items being their Signature Charcoal-Grilled Fish Hot Pot as well as their Small Golden Snapper in Spicy Fragrant Broth.

2 Maju Ave, Singapore 556680
Tel: +65 6702 6680

Photo credit: Chu & Co

CHU & CO

Nestled at 15 Lichfield Rd near Serangoon Gardens, Chu and Co is a pet-friendly bakery cafe with freshly-baked bread, pastries, coffee and gelato. The backyard is a great place to hang out with your friends and furkids.

15 Lichfield Rd, Singapore 556835
Tel: +65 8874 7615

DAN’S STEAK

Opened by Daniel Ong, Dan’s Steaks is a steakhouse with a slight Korean twang and it will provide free banchan (Korean side dishes) just like the usual Korean restaurants.

Other than large-format steaks, Dan’s Steaks also offers a range of 250g – 350g grass-fed steaks, wagyu steaks, USDA Prime steaks.

And do not miss out on the fantastic side dishes. The creamy and buttery Mashed Potatoes completely stole the show, while we also loved the Cream Spinach with Fried Egg.

12 Maju avenue (Opp MyVillage)
Singapore 556690

EAST TREASURE SPECIALITY PRAWN NOODLES

Established by the team behind Astons, East Treasure Speciality Prawn Noodles offers prawn noodles with two flavours—local and Penang style. Each bowl of prawn noodle comes with prawns, generous portions of pork belly slices, pork ribs, fried and braised Spanish pork tail, fresh bean sprouts and vegetables.

#B1-K1 to, Maju Ave, K5 1, 556679
Tel: +65 6509 0977

FUEL BEAST

Looking to eat clean? This shop in MyVillage provides healthy protein bowls and smoothies, with prices starting from S$9.90 for a main.

1 Maju Ave, #01-05 MyVillage
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 9002 4816

HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN

Opened by Chef Tan-San—who was previously from Tonkichi and Tampopo—Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen is a casual eatery at myVillage which has authentic tonkatsu and ramen at relatively affordable prices.

Their ramen is decent by most standards, but the real star of the show is their tonkatsu. We love their Premium Pork Loin and at S$22.90, it is better and cheaper than most of the tonkatsu that we’ve had at other tonkatsu places in Singapore.

1 Maju Avenue,
myVillage @ Serangoon Garden, #02-07/8/9
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6509 9952

HANWOORI KOREAN RESTAURANT

Hanwoori Korean Restaurant is one of those under-the-radar restaurants that only Korean food lovers in the know and residents will find their way here.

The owner is a jovial lady that is so passionate and hospitable, she makes you feel like you are dining in a hole-in-the-wall joint in Korea.

76 Serangoon Garden Way
Tel: +65 6283 6339
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

ICG CHICKEN & BURGER

Located at the basement of myVillage, ICG Chicken & Burger specialises in Korean fried chicken and burger. The Korean fried chicken flavours include original, sweet & spicy, sweet garlic, spicy Gangjung, garlic soy, creamy onion, and cheese.

ICG Chicken & Burger has another outlet in the west at West Mall.

#B1-23, 24, 14 Maju Ave
Singapore 556691

ISSHIN MACHI

Taiwanese restaurant chain, Isshin Machi has opened a new outlet at Serangoon Gardens and it will be taking over the former space vacated by Nic & Tom Eatery.

Isshin Machi
55 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555951

LITTLE FARMS BAR + GRILL

Popular speciality grocery chain, Little Farms has opened its 7th outlet in Serangoon Gardens at myVillage and it includes a dining concept which has a grill-focus menu that is prepared with all-natural, gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. The al fresco dining area is also a pet-friendly space where you can bring your furkids along.

KOTA ZHENG ZONG BAK KUT TEH

This popular Johor Bahru-based restaurant started from humble roots, beginning as a mere push-cart. With over 40 years of experience and cooking their special herbal Bak Kut Teh over a charcoal flame, they are undoubtedly one of the best Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Malaysia.

The Signature Claypot Bak Kut Teh is served according to the number of portions ordered. You can order the standard mix of Pork Rib, Pork Belly, Pork Tail and Pork Leg or choose any of the above to add into their signature herbal broth. Each clay pot is topped with a generous helping of Fried Beancurd Skin.

68 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555964
Tel: +65 6974 8280

MACHI MACHI

Widely known as Jay Chou’s favourite bubble tea brand, Machi Machi’s second outlet is located at Serangoon Gardens.

Machi Machi offers diverse flavours of bubble teas such as fresh fruits, cream cheese and lattes. Choose from five different tea bases: Tieguanyin Oolong Tea, Sun Moon Lake Black Tea, Pekoe Jasmine Green Tea, and Ceylon Highland Black Tea.

2 Maju Avenue Singapore 556680

MAISON KAYSER

If there’s any place we can count on for solid artisanal bread and opulent pastries, it would be Maison Kayser. This esteemed French artisanal bakery has been around since 1996, with outlets across several countries.

Taking over the former Bakerzin’s space in MyVillage, Maison Kayser has classic savouries and elegant bakes, from stuffed croissants to chocolate eclairs.

1 Maju Avenue, MyVillage at Serangoon Gardens, #01-26/27/28
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6509 8184

OBLONG

Oblong is a dessert cafe in Serangoon Gardens that offers pretty decent ice cream. Their waffles come dressed in a variety of flavours such as tiramisu, charcoal and pandan gula melaka.

10 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556688
Tel: +65 6858 2320

PA BUL LO KOREAN BBQ

Pa Bul Lo Korean BBQ Restaurant at Serangoon Gardens will bring back your favourite memories of Korea with their Charcoal Pork Belly, Yangnyum Dak Galbi and Korean Army Stew.

63 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555959
Tel: +65 6677 2795

Photo credit: Plonk

PLONK

Australian bar Plonk has just the right ambience for after-work drinks with your colleagues and friends. Carrying wine from Australia and even Europe, go all out at their fully-stocked bar and Mediterranean food.

7 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556685
Tel: +65 6286 4688

POW SING KITCHEN

Established in 1983, Pow Sing Kitchen at Serangoon Gardens dishes out traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice and zi char fare.

We have been patronising Pow Sing Kitchen for years and the Chicken Rice is always very satisfying. We will go so far as to say that it is one of the best chicken rice restaurants in Singapore.

59 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6284 0800
Nearest Station: Serangoon

RK EATING HOUSE

RK Eating House is our favourite prata restaurant in Singapore. The prata place is open for 24 hours so you can get your prata fix at any time of the day. Besides prata, they also have other Indian-Muslim options such as murtabak and Indian rojak.

1A Kensington Park Road
Singapore 557253
Tel: +65 6289 5379
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI THAI KITCHEN

Up for some spicy, sour and full-flavoured Thai cuisine? Make your way to Soi Thai Kitchen where you can feast on tom yum soup, basil pork and Thai fried rice to your heart’s content.

58 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555954
Tel: +65 6282 3788

SRI SUN EXPRESS

A popular hangout spot among the young crowd, Sri Sun Express is a 24-hour eatery that serves up a smorgasbord of Indian supper favourites from the classic roti prata (done in possibly a hundred different ways), murtabak to even some innovative creations such as their masala tacos.

Another common sight here is their massive 3-litre drink towers.

56 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555952
Tel: +65 6282 2325

SUN RAY CAFE

This secluded pet-friendly cafe is situated on the fringe of Serangoon Gardens and it caters to both animals and humans, with an extensive selection of dishes at really affordable prices including S$10 for Eggs Benedict, S$8 for French Toast and S$2.5 for a cup of 5 oz white coffee.

79 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559218
Tel: +65 6283 8700

Photo credit: The Açaí Collective

THE AçAÍ COLLECTIVE (TAC)

The Açaí Collective (TAC) uses unsweetened organic Açaí and frozen bananas for their Açaí base, and it is topped off with fresh fruits, grains and seeds; the Açaí is 100% sugar free.

1 Maju Ave, #01-08 myVillage
Singapore 556679

THE LARDER CAFE

Hearty brunches and wholesome beverages are exactly what The Larder Cafe is good at. This cafe started out at Toa Payoh and has opened a second outlet at Serangoon Gardens.

Boasting a plethora of mains, brunch, big bites and desserts, you can expect to be torn between their delectable options. There’s even alcoholic drinks and a kids’ menu!

66A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6253 8382

Photo credit: Waa Cow! Yakiniku

WAA COW! YAKINIKU

Known for its flame-torched wagyu beef bowls and other Japanese donburi, Waa Cow! has opened a new Japanese Yakiniku restaurant at myVillage in Serangoon Gardens.

Waa Cow! Yakiniku is a brand new grill-it-yourself dining concept featuring different beef cuts—such as karubi, oyster blade, striploin, and ox tongue—as well as a selection of pork, chicken and vegetable options.

Waa Cow!
1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679
myVillage

Read our guide to 22 cafes in Serangoon neighbourhood.

From trendy cafes serving brunch and coffee, to dessert places with waffles and ice cream, the Serangoon neighbourhood has countless of eateries that are worth exploring.

Here are 23 cafes in the Serangoon area you should definitely check out.

APOLLO COFFEE BAR

One of our favourite cafes in Serangoon, Apollo Coffee Bar in Serangoon Gardens is opened by the same guys behind the popular Atlas Coffeehouse and Columbus Coffee Co. It has already made quite a name for itself with its Mediterranean-inspired brunch creations.

P.S. Apollo Coffee Bar is a dog-friendly cafe; you can also bring your dogs and dine at the outdoor area.

65 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6246 3875

BAKER & COOK

With several outlets across the whole of Singapore, Baker & Cook has become a familiar mainstay in our local bakery cafe scene. Besides their dignified selection of viennoiserie and pastries, they also offer savoury mains.

87 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555983
Tel: +65 6241 5548

Photo credit: Chu and Co

CHU AND CO

Nestled at 15 Lichfield Rd near Serangoon Gardens, Chu and Co is a pet-friendly bakery cafe with freshly-baked bread, pastries, coffee and gelato. The backyard is a great place to hang out with your friends and furkids.

15 Lichfield Rd, Singapore 556835
Tel: +65 8874 7615

Photo credit: Cottontail Creamery

COTTONTAIL CREAMERY

More than just an ice cream cafe with artisanal ice cream, this charming Taiwanese-owned cafe in Serangoon also has brunch, waffles, crepes and coffee on their menu. Food options include Beef Tacos, Breakfast Burger with Scrambled Eggs, and Italian Meatball Spaghetti.

Block 326, Serangoon Ave 3, #01-378
Singapore 550326
Tel: +65 8118 7552

DUTCH COLONY COFFEE CO

A coffee shop that started with a humble beginning at PasarBella, Dutch Colony Coffee Co. now has its own coffee roastery and academy at Defu Lane as well as five outlets across the island including the one at New Tech Park near Lorong Chuan MRT Station.

151 Lorong Chuan
#01-08 New Tech Park
Singapore 556741

Photo credit: Eleven Strands

ELEVEN STRANDS

It’s not every day that you find a French-inspired cafe, and one that’s nailing their dishes, at that. Eleven Strands is founded by the same guys behind South Union Park, with both of their menus sharing slight similarities.

66 Yio Chu Kang Rd
Singapore 545568
Tel: +65 9487 1398

Photo credit: Joji’s Diner

JOJI’S DINER

Located at 534 Upper Serangoon Road which is just 5 minutes away from NEX, Joji’s Diner stands out with its neon signboard and cute decor which has all-day breakfast, burger, rosti, waffle, ice cream and milkshake from 10am to 10pm.

534 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534549
Tel: +65 8292 9478

KOOKS CREAMERY

Lava cookies with ice cream may not be the trendiest dessert anymore but who cares about trends if it’s good. And, few places do this hot-and-cold treat as well as Kooks Creamery does.

Founded by two sisters, this minimalistic cafe is a hotspot for sugar junkies. There’s just something about warm gooey matcha chocolate and cold velvety ice cream that really hits the spot for us.

211 Serangoon Avenue 4, #01-02
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 9006 8748

OBLONG

Ditch the plain old waffles and jazz things up with some red velvet waffles at Oblong, a dessert cafe in Serangoon Gardens that offers pretty decent ice cream. Their waffles come dressed in a variety of flavours such as tiramisu, charcoal and pandan gula melaka.

10 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556688
Tel: +65 6858 2320

PINTS & CONES

Located along Serangoon Avenue which is just 5 minutes away from Nex, Pints & Cones is an ice cream cafe which serves ice cream, thyme waffles as well as craft beers.

304 Serangoon Ave 2, #01-02
Singapore 550304

Photo credit: Plonk

PLONK

Established in 2013, Plonk is a neighbourhood Australian-style restaurant & bar at Serangoon Gardens opened by an Australian from Melbourne. It dishes out hearty breakfasts, sharing platters and a range of organic and natural wines.

7 Maju Ave
Singapore 556685
Tel: +65 6286 4688

RACHELRAX CAKES

Rachelrax Cakes started out as a home-based business and it made a name with their signature Galaxy-Glazed Dome Cakes. It has started a small takeaway shop at Lim Tua Tow Road selling an assortment of tarts (think Orh Nee, Lychee Rose, Kaya Toast, and Chendol), Tiramisu, Chamomile Cheesecake and Galaxy-Glazed Dome Cakes.

Do note that there is no dine-in area and it is for takeaway only.

12 Lim Tua Tow Rd
Singapore 547735

SUN RAY CAFE

This secluded pet-friendly cafe is situated on the fringe of Serangoon Gardens and it caters to both animals and humans, with an extensive selection of dishes at really affordable prices including S$10 for Eggs Benedict, S$8 for French Toast and S$2.5 for a cup of 5 oz white coffee.

79 Brighton Crescent
Singapore 559218
Tel: +65 6283 8700

Photo credit: The Better Scoop

THE BETTER SCOOP

Formerly known as Just Because Creamery, The Better Scoop has opened a new outlet at 264 Serangoon Central which is just next to Nex.

As compared to their original outlet at 8 Jalan Legundi in Sembawang, The Better Scoop’s new shop in Serangoon Central will have a bigger selection of ice cream.

264 Serangoon Central, #01-203, S550264
8 Jalan Legundi, #01-08, S759274

THE LARDER CAFE

Hearty brunches and wholesome beverages are exactly what The Larder Cafe is good at. This cafe started out at Toa Payoh and has opened a second outlet at Serangoon Gardens.

Boasting a plethora of mains, brunch, big bites and desserts, you can expect to be torn between their delectable options. There’s even alcoholic drinks and a kids’ menu!

66A Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6253 8382

THE PLAIN JANE

If The Plain Jane was an actual lady, we’d fall head over heels for her straight away. This pretty little cafe in Serangoon does impeccable swiss rolls — airy sponge layers laced with fresh luscious cream.

We adore their Earl Grey Swiss Roll (S$5.90), which emanates a robust tea fragrance. Accompany it with their Matcha Latte (S$5.50/hot, S$6.50/cold) for a loaded caffeine fix.

Blk 211, Serangoon Ave 4, #01-10
Singapore 550211
Tel: +65 6281 2477

INFUSION ROASTERY CAFE

A Korean-inspired minimalist bakery cafe, Infusion Roastery Cafe is where you can enjoy pastries and cakes—that are baked on premise—with a cup of speciality coffee. This sleek cafe and coffee bar has certainly raised the standards of neighbourhood cafes in Singapore.

10A-E, Yio Chu Kang Rd
ICB SHOPPING CENTER
Singapore 545524

Read our guide on cafes in Kovan and Lorong Ah Soo neighbourhoods to dine at.

Helmed by Daniel Ong, Dan’s Steak is a relatively new Korean-influenced Steakhouse which opened at Serangoon Gardens in April 2021. It is a small and cosy space which can seat around 30 pax.

Dan’s Steaks is a steakhouse with a slight Korean twang and what makes it different from the other steakhouses in Singapore is that it offers free banchan (Korean side dishes) just like the usual Korean restaurants. Daniel Ong will be cooking and serving the steaks himself.

For those of you who follow Daniel on Instagram, Dan’s Steaks is actually not a new concept. It first started as a home-based business in May 2020 during the Circuit Breaker period.

Here are the dishes that you can look forward to at Dan’s Steaks

• Grass-fed Steaks from S$28
• Wagyu/USDA from S$58
• Other mains from S$18
• Large format steak cuts (1-1.4kg) from S$118
• 12 sides at S$8 including fries, garlic mash, kimchi and namul, male and nuts, cream spinach with a fried egg on top, Honey balsamic tomatoes
• Cocktails, fresh fruit soju, vintage wines.

There will be around 20 different types of banchan that are made in-house—including kimchi, spicy tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes), and Daniel’s mum’s speciality, braised black beans—on a rotational basis.

Dan’s Steaks served only big format cuts (think 1kg tenderloin, 1.2kg bone-in ribeye, striploin) when they first started selling steaks online, but the new Dan’s Steaks at Serangoon Gardens will also have a range of 250g – 350g grass-fed steaks, wagyu steaks, USDA Prime steaks.

For people who don’t eat beef, there are other options such as miso salmon, and Korean chicken.

Do not miss out on the fantastic side dishes. The creamy and buttery Mashed Potatoes completely stole the show, while we also loved the Cream Spinach with Fried Egg.

Dan’s steaks
12 Maju avenue (Opp MyVillage)
Singapore 556690

Machi Machi—Jay Chou’s favourite bubble tea brand—is opening its second outlet at Serangoon Gardens on 17 Jan 2021.

Great news for bubble tea fans who are staying in the North-East of Singapore!

Dubbed the ‘God of Cheese Tea’ by the Taiwanese media, Machi Machi offers diverse flavours of bubble teas such as fresh fruits, cream cheese and lattes. Choose from five different tea bases: Tieguanyin Oolong Tea, Sun Moon Lake Black Tea, Pekoe Jasmine Green Tea, and Ceylon Highland Black Tea.

What started out as a merchandise label and cafe then branched out to more successful businesses, including Machi Machi—a bubble tea speciality shop. And Machi Machi rocketed to success; it was an instant hit among Jay Chou’s fans and bubble tea lovers from all over the world.

Machi Machi is launching the new Choco panna cotta which will be exclusively available at the Serangoon Gardens outlet on 17 Jan.

The new Machi Machi outlet at Serangoon Gardens is located next to Chong Qing Grilled Fish along Maju Avenue.

Machi Machi
2 Maju Avenue Singapore 556680
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 10pm

As one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Singapore, Serangoon Gardens is a private residential area brimming with all sorts of F&B establishments—ranging from hawker centres to hipster cafes and fine restaurants.

Ask any local about the must-tries in Serangoon Gardens and no doubt many will point you to Chomp Chomp Food Centre. However, those who residinnd the area would know that there is more to the dining scene at Serangoon Gardens than just that.

Here are our top picks of hawker stalls, cafes, bars and eateries you have to visit at Serangoon Gardens.

AH SENG BRAISED DUCK RICE

A family-favourite at Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre, Ah Seng Braised Duck Rice became popular through word-of-mouth recommendations as their braised duck is considered to be one of the best in the area.

For S$3.50, diners get a portion of braised duck and white rice that is drizzled over with savoury soy sauce.

49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-44, Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre
Singapore 555945
Tel: +65 9667 4860
Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Serangoon

ALIFF NASI LEMAK

Ask anyone what you have to order at Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre and you will most likely get Aliff Nasi Lemak as the answer. This muslim-owned stall offers mouthwatering Nasi Lemak from S$3 and the secret to their success is the use of natural ingredients.

Complement the flavourful rice with ingredients such as deep-fried chicken wings, ikan bilis and otak otak.

49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-27 Serangoon Garden Market
Singapore 555945
Tue to Thu, Sat & Sun: 7.30am – 2pm
Mon & Fri: Closed
Nearest Station: Serangoon

BOTTEGA

Takign over the former premise of Udders Ice Cream at myVillage, Bottega—an Italian grocer, bar and restaurant—imports their ingredients from trusted artisan suppliers for their Italian-inspired dishes. Their signature pizzas are made from Italian soft wheat blend, which is free from all sorts of preservatives.

Besides their range of pizzas, pastas and desserts, you can also purchase Italian groceries from them.

1 Maju Avenue
#01-11
Singapore 556679
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

GARDEN STREET KWAY CHAP

This family business has been around for years and they are still dedicated to serving hearty, comforting bowls of kway chap that start from S$4.50. Some of our favourites include pig intestines, pork slices, pig skin and salted vegetables.

49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-21 Serangoon Garden Market
Singapore 555945
Tue to Sun: 8am – 3pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest Station: Serangoon

GEYLANG CLAYPOT RICE

Claypot rice is comfort food for us and if you are looking for a great option to look out for at Serangoon Gardens is Geylang Claypot Rice.

If you have time to spare, their claypot chicken rice is worth the 25-minute wait. In addition, the eatery also serves other classic zi char dishes too.

4 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556682
Mon to Wed, Fri to Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11.30pm
Tel: +65 6816 2754
Nearest Station: Serangoon

HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN

Opened by Chef Tan-San—who was previously from Tonkichi and Tampopo—Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen is a casual eatery at myVillage which offers authentic tonkatsu and ramen at relatively affordable prices. Some of the recommended dishes include the Premium Pork Loin (S$21.90) and Miso Ramen (S$11.90).

1 Maju Avenue,
myVillage @ Serangoon Garden, #02-07/8/9
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6509 9952
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station:

HANWOORI KOREAN RESTAURANT

Hanwoori Korean Restaurant is one of those under-the-radar restaurants that only Korean food lovers in the know and residents will find their way here.

The owner is a jovial lady that is so passionate and hospitable, she makes you feel like you are dining in a hole-in-the-wall joint in Korea. We find ourselves returning so often for she serves very authentic Korean food.

76 Serangoon Garden Way
Tel: +65 6283 6339
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

LITTLE WIMBLY LU

Opened by the same folks behind Wimbly Lu, Little Wimbly Lu is a dessert cafe where you will find all the sweet tooths. You can expect a delicious offering of waffles, ice cream and cakes on the menu. Some noteworthy items include Nutella Chocolate Pie, Earl Grey White chocolate Mousse Cake and Salted Caramel Brownie.

1 Maju Avenue
#01-09/10 myVillage
Singapore 556679
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Serangoon

NUNSARAM

Step inside Nunsaram and cool off from the sweltering heat with a bowl of Korean bingsu. Located just beside Oblong, patrons can choose among 15 different bingsu flavours and crowd favourites include injeolmi and black sesame.

The best part? Nunsaram is opened till late at night so if you are looking for a late-night dessert spot in Serangoon Gardens, you know where to go.

12 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556690
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 12 Midnight
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Serangoon

PLONK

Australian bar Plonk has just the right ambience for after-work drinks with your colleagues and friends. Carrying wine from Australia and even Europe, go all out at their fully-stocked bar and Mediterranean food.

Highlights of their menu include Cape Grim Steak, Chicken Liver Pate and Plonk’s Own Deconstructed Steak Sandwich. Plonk also offers all-day brunch on the weekends.

7 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556685
Tel: +65 6286 4688
Mon to Fri: 11am – late
Sat & Sun: 9am – late
Nearest Station: Serangoon

POW SING RESTAURANT

Established in 1983, Pow Sing Restaurant at Serangoon Gardens is known for their traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice and Nyonya dishes including Ayam Buah Keluak and Kueh Pie Tee. We have been patronising Pow Sing Restaurant for years and the Chicken Rice is always very satisfying. We will go so far as to say that it is one of the best chicken rice restaurants in Singapore.

59 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6284 0800
Daily: 9.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

RK EATING HOUSE

Known for their gigantic tissue prata and teh tarik towers, RK Eating House is our favourite prata restaurant in Singapore. The prata place is open for 24 hours so you can get your prata fix at any time of the day. Besides prata, they also have other Indian-Muslim options such as murtabak and Indian rojak.

1A Kensington Park Road
Singapore 557253
Tel: +65 6289 5379
Daily: 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI THAI KITCHEN

Up for some spicy, sour and full-flavoured Thai cuisine? Make your way to Soi Thai Kitchen where you can feast on tom yum soup, basil pork and Thai fried rice to your heart’s content.

Dishes range from S$6 to S$10 and customers save on GST and service charges when they dine there.

58 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555954
Tel: +65 6282 3788
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOON HUAT PIG’S ORGAN SOUP

A crowd favourite and one that sees insanely long queues on a regular basis, is Soon Huat Pig’s Organ Soup. We really adore their soup that boast a delicate flavour yet brims with a delightful pork and garlicky flavour.

Be sure to order up a side of their braised dishes as well—their braised pig trotters is a must, and you have the option of opting for extra lean or extra fatty.

51 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555947
Tue to Sun: 9.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SRI SUN EXPRESS

A popular hangout spot among the young crowd, Sri Sun Express is a 24-hour eatery that serves up a smorgasbord of Indian supper favourites from the classic roti prata (done in possibly a hundred different ways), murtabak to even some innovative creations such as their masala tacos.

Another common sight here is their massive 3-litre drink towers.

56 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555952
Tel: +65 6282 2325
Daily: 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Serangoon

STAPLE FOOD

Staple Food in Serangoon Gardens aims to provide nutritious, yet gratifying meals that do not compromise on taste—using only fresh ingredients so from reliable suppliers. The cafe has a curated food menu but diners can customise their own bowl to suit their personal dietary needs.

Fans of salted egg yolk will not be disappointed with their Egg Yolk Soft Shell Crab (S$16) pasta.

1 Maju Avenue
#B1-23/24, myVillage
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6634 1181
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

STEAM BOX

A fairly current dining concept that fuses the idea of steaming raw food as opposed to the conventional hot pot or grill, Steam Box is an underrated restaurant in the Serangoon Gardens Estate that truly deserves a mention.

Their ingredients are fresh and prices are relatively affordable too, which make a great alternative for group dining if you are sick of hot pot.

68 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555962
Tel: +65 6281 6939
Tue to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 11pm
Mon: Closed

For more recommendations, read our guide on Chomp Chomp Food Centre—featuring the 8 best local food to try.

The rise of healthy cafes in Singapore providing natural and organic eats has changed our perception towards healthy grub. While we love the occasional indulgence (who doesn’t?), we also enjoy guilt-free alternatives that allow us to stick to our fitness plans.

Taking over the former spot of One Man Coffee at myVillage in Serangoon Gardens, Staple Food aims to provide nutritious, yet gratifying meals that do not compromise on taste—using only fresh ingredients so from reliable suppliers. The cafe has a curated food menu but diners can customise their own bowl to suit their personal dietary needs.

If you fancy wholesome and well-sourced food, Staple Food is a great place to stop by for a quick lunch for those who work around the area.

Located in the basement of myVillage, Staple Food is a rather small cafe but the spacious table arrangement allows patrons to move around freely without having to squeeze with the crowd. The addition of striking red and yellow chairs and a neon sign makes it a fun and casual place to hand out with your mates.

Diners are presented with two menus upon sitting down—the main menu allows you to choose among savoury options such as sandwiches, mains and pasta that are mostly below S$20.

If you are keen on creating your own bowl, the cafe also has a separate menu where can opt for your own portion size, base, protein, topping and dressing.

Their Skinny Bowl (S$12) came with one base, one protein, three toppings and one dressing. We decided to pick cha soba for the base and topped it up with sliced beef tenderloin (+S$2), corn, steamed sweet potato, poached egg and a drizzle of roasted sesame.

The dish is stripped down and unpretentious, leveraging mostly on good produce and simple culinary techniques—we particularly enjoyed the tender and juicy beef slices which were well-seasoned.

If you are not up for greens or healthy bites that day, fret not because Staple Food’s menu is complemented by a fine range of delectable mains and pasta dishes that will leave you satisfied.

Out of the four pasta choices, we went for their Salted Egg Yolk Soft Shell Crab (S$16). Staple Food nailed it perfectly—whether in terms of its stunning appearance or the taste. The deep-fried crab and pasta were doused in a generous portion of salted egg sauce so every mouthful is full of creamy and spicy goodness.

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Staple Food
1 Maju Avenue
#B1-23/24, myVillage
Singapore 556679
Tel: +65 6634 1181
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Are you sick of your usual supper spots? Minced Meat Noodles, Nasi Lemak, Frog Leg Porridge, Dim Sum—they are all amazing. Good as they may be, we all need a change because who doesn’t get tired of eating the same food every night?

If your neighbourhood supper places are starting to bore you, here are 12 Supper Areas in Singapore For Your Late Night Hunger Pangs—we’ve got you covered no matter which part of Singapore you stay at! You are very welcome.

1. BALESTIER ROAD

When we mention Balestier, everyone thinks of Bak Kut Teh first. Despite the never-ending debate on which Bak Kut Teh eatery is better, 333 Bak Kut Teh is a crowd favourite. Balestier also has a number of chicken rice restaurants such as Loy Kee Chicken Rice and Boon Tong Kee that open until late, too.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: 333 Bak Kut Teh, Boon Tong Kee, Founder Bak Kut Teh & Loy Kee Chicken Rice

Where to park: There are legal lots to park along the road. However, you can also park at the Whampoa Market open-air car park if you do not mind a short walk.

2. CHONG CHIN NAM ROAD

If you stay in the West of Singapore, or in the vicinity of Bukit Timah, you would have tried either Al-Azhar or Al-Ameen. Indian Muslim food is always a good choice for supper, be it the sinful prata or a lovely plate of Mee Goreng, But guess what? Bukit Timah actually has more to offer!

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant, Al-Ameen Eating House, Joo Seng Teochew Porridge & Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice

Where to park: You can park alongside the shop houses or the huge open-space public car park that is a stone’s throw away from the main supper stretch.

3. GEYLANG ROAD

Eminent Frog Porridge is frog leg porridge heaven and is synonymous with Geylang. Nothing is better than a warm bowl of porridge after a night out, or if you are craving for some comfort food to end your week off with your supper kakis?

You can also get really amazing claypot rice at Geylang Claypot Rice. Otherwise, Geylang also has many dim sum and hot pot places that open until late! Some notable ones include 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi, Ladyboy Mookata and Da Long Yan Hot Pot.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Geylang Claypot Rice, Rochor Beancurd House, 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi, Ladyboy Mookata, Da Long Yan Hot Pot & Eminent Frog Porridge

Where to park: Open-air car parks near the respective restaurants.

4. GOLDEN MILE

We swear by Golden Mile’s Thai food eateries. Some of our frequent hang-outs are at either Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant and Nana Thai. To indulge in spicy and delicious Thai food for supper is one of the best feelings ever.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Nana Thai, Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant, Cheese Story Mookata Buffet & Happy Mookata

Where to park: Golden Mile Complex

5. JALAN KAYU

When at Jalan Kayu, eat prata, of course! Prata is a fail-proof supper option, and Thasevi Restaurant at Jalan Kayu is our all-time favourite. We’ve been patrons since we were kids! Those who are looking for a place to chill with bar grub and beers should consider One Place Bistro & Bar.

For something light, go to Selegie Soya Bean for some silky smooth beancurd and piping hot dough fritters. Tang Teahouse also offers consistently good dim sum.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Thasevi Famous Jalan Kayu Prata Restaurant, Jalan Kayu Prata Cafe, One Place Bistro & Bar, Selegie Soya Bean, Tang Teahouse & Thohirah Restaurant

Where to park: Opposite the stretch of restaurants at the open-air car park.

6. KOVAN – UPP SERANGOON ROAD

The renowned Punggol Nasi Lemak is situated at a coffee shop that also offers other great eats. We especially love Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee there which we dub as one of the best in Singapore. There are also a few Teochew porridge stalls that open till late.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Punggol Nasi Lemak, Heng Long Teochew Porridge & Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Mee

Where to park: At the open-air car park opposite the coffee shop where these restaurants are situated at.

7. LITTLE INDIA 

Everybody comes here for Swee Choon and we can understand why. Not only is their Dim Sum delicious, it is extremely inexpensive. Of course, how can you miss out on the rich flavours of Indian cuisine at Khansama Tandoori Restaurant and Indian Mom’s Kitchen?

For something substantial and hearty, a meal at Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice will do the trick.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant, Khansama Tandoori Restaurant, Indian Mom’s Kitchen & Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice

Where to park: There are parking lots along the roads of Little India.

8. RIVER VALLEY ROAD

While everybody flocks to Spize like a magnet after drinking or partying, we prefer dining at its next door neighbour, Al Afrose. The Indian Muslim food here is delicious, less expensive and the portions are much bigger.

Otherwise, there are also popular chicken rice stalls that open until late including Boon Tong Kee and Five Star Hainanese.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Spize, Boon Tong Kee, Five Star Hainanese & Al Afrose

Where to park: There are legal parking lots behind these restaurants and along the roadside.

9. SERANGOON GARDENS

We frequent Chomp Chomp for mouthwatering BBQ Seafood. Sambal Stingray is probably one of the best dishes to get here, together with some La-La (Clams) and Sambal Kang Kong.

Both Srisun Express and RK Eating House satisfy our late-night cravings for teh towers and Indian-Muslim cuisine. Round your meal off at Oblong where you can get crispy waffles and interesting ice cream flavours.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Oblong, Srisun Express & RK Eating House

Where to park: There are parking lots everywhere around Serangoon Gardens.

10. SIMPANG BEDOK

Simpang Bedok’s frontrunner is definitely Spize. While it might not be our favourite restaurant in Singapore, we certainly still love the food that is served here.

Other options you have at Simpang Bedok include New Mahamoodiya Restaurant and Syed Restaurant.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: New Mahamoodiya Restaurant, Syed Restaurant  & Spize

Where to park: There are plenty of parking lots directly behind the stretch of restaurants.

11. TANJONG KATONG ROAD

Another Punggol Nasi Lemak outlet? Sign us up. We just cannot get enough of it. Farther down Tanjong Katong Road is the OneKM Mall, where Beauty In The Pot is at.

For a selection of Western and Asian choices under one roof, Bar Bar Black Sheep should be in your list too.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Punggol Nasi Lemak, Bar Bar Black Sheep & Beauty in The Pot

Where to park: OneKM has a car park if you are dining in that area. If not, there are other parking lots just outside the restaurants.

12. UPPER THOMSON ROAD

We are loyal customers of Meng Kitchen and the Minced Meat Noodles here is heavenly, especially when it is late at night and you are starving. Fatboy’s The Burger Bar also opens late here if you have a hankering for burgers.

Popular supper restaurants/eateries: Ming Fa Fishball, Meng Kitchen & Fatboy’s The Burger Bar

Where to park: Along the roadside on a first-come-first-serve basis. Do note that the area gets really packed on weekend nights.

Serangoon Garden Market is our go-to hawker centre for economical local fare; we practically grew up with it – from its initial days to its new facade after renovation. We watched as stall owners come and go. Some of our favourites are still there since our childhood days, some familiar faces are no longer around because they have passed on to their next generation, some have left entirely.

As one of the most popular hawker centres in Singapore, Serangoon Garden Market is a favourite among residents in the vicinity and many other Singaporeans who would travel down just for a simple, hearty meal over local food and drinks.

With so many stalls in the hawker centre, do you know which are the very popular ones with perpetual queues, and what are some of the dishes you cannot miss? If it is going to be your first trip down, here are 9 Local Fares You Must Try at Serangoon Garden Market. If you are a regular, hands up if we share the same likes!

#1 ALIFF NASI LEMAK

They may not be famous, and the stall might look unassuming altogether. But Aliff Nasi Lemak is reliable and always satisfying. The Halal-certified rice dish has been a breakfast staple for us, and there are several sets with prices starting from S$3.50.

What is your favourite beverage to complement your food? Well for us, Coke always works. The refreshing drink is best for hot, summer days – precisely what we need when dining out in a humid setting such as hawker centres.

Have a can of ice-cold Coca-Cola® to go with your plate of nasi lemak at lunch for a great food pairing as it complements the rich and hearty taste of the local favourite!

#2 BUGIS FISH SOUP AND SEAFOOD SOUP

The ladies will love this. Fish soup is a lower calorie option, and this stall here knows how to please by being generous with the vegetables. If you like your soup sweet with a creamy taste, get the stall keeper to add milk to your order.

We prefer the sliced fish version because the fish slices are always very fresh.

#3 GARDEN STREET KWAY CHAP

Sitting at the corner is Garden Street Kway Chap, and queuing up is part of the experience as the stall owner takes his time to chop up the meats and intestines. No, really. He is super slow, but for great kway chap, we will gladly wait.

The spread is comprehensive, from the various intestines to pork belly to beancurd, and salted vegetables and eggs. The braise is aromatic and flavourful, but it is not complete without the chilli. We like drenching our intestines in the chilli sauce for a more robust flavour.

#4 POH POH ROASTED CHICKEN RICE

Everyone knows Pow Sing for being the chicken rice to eat when in Serangoon Garden. But Poh Poh Roasted Chicken Rice comes close with its fragrant roast chicken and addictive chilli sauce.

Their prices are also much more competitive, and we love to pile our plate up with cabbage and egg add-ons. Of course, chicken rice and Coke zero® go hand in hand; the refreshing taste of Coke zero® complements the familiar taste of chicken rice so well.

#5 SERANGOON GARDEN BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY

The daily fresh bakes from Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery are a true testament to the standards of old-school local-style breads. The stall occupies two units in Serangoon Garden Market, and since young, we’ve watched the two uncles picking breads from the shelves and calculating the total sum in godlike speed.

The aroma of the bakes often fill the market, and despite inflation and rising food costs, their prices remain low and the uncles are ever humble of their successes. It makes our day every time we take our pick from the many shelves, and there is something therapeutic about hearing the plastic lids close one after another every time the uncle reaches out to grab a bun with his thong.

#6 PANCAKE KING

You might dismiss this snack stall on the first look, but Pancake King did not accumulate their accolades without reasons. From old-school banana cake to brownies to peanut pancakes, these local snacks are reminiscent of our childhood days and the taste hasn’t changed since.

Growing up, a can of Coke® was always a reward when we behaved. And what better way to enjoy an old-school crunchy and rich peanut pancake than with a fizzy glass of ice-cold Coke®? It makes the experience of snacking even more pleasurable.

#7 SERANGOON GARDEN CARROT CAKE & WANTON NOODLE

There are several stalls in Serangoon Garden Market that sell fried carrot cake, but it is this stall that won our hearts with its consistency. The portion is always generous, and so is the sweet sauce. This is another of our hawker centre staple!

And the best drink once again to enjoy with your fried carrot cake? A can of Coke light®, with a fizzy, uplifting sensation that makes for a great complement with the greasy goodness.

#8 SIANG HEE SEAFOOD

This is a zichar stall with irregular opening hours. They used to be at Zion Road market, but has located and gained a new following among the Serangoon Garden residents. Standout dishes include the Mee Goreng and Butter Cream Meat with Pumpkin Sauce.

But be warned that the stall operators are all very rude and impatient. Sometimes, they may even raise their voices at you. We are not too fond of patronising them because of their attitude, but if it is your first time, maybe you can brave the hostility and try the two dishes.

#9 SOON HUAT PIG’S ORGAN SOUP

If there is one favourite that residents would concertedly agree with, it is Soon Huat Pig’s Organ Soup. This stall sees a perpetual queue during lunch hours, and you have to join the line if you are a fan of pig’s organ soup.

We like how they are generous with the salted vegetables and tomatoes; they elevate the flavour of the soup, and cuts out any remaining odour from the intestines.

This article was brought to you in partnership with Coca-Cola®, the opinions are of the writers’ own.