There is nowhere as vibrant as Jurong East when it comes to the west side of Singapore. Home to a myriad of food choices and many different types of cuisines, Jurong East is where the residents of the west gather with their friends for a chill night or just to have family meals.

With three shopping malls in the district and plenty of coffee shops and eateries in the area, the options are endless! Whether you are craving for a simple bowl of Thai wanton noodles to satisfy your hunger or something fancier to celebrate a special occasion, you are spoilt for choice.

Here’s our guide to 18 Food Places In Jurong East That Are Worth Traveling For.

Photo Credit: Beng Hiang Restaurant

BENG HIANG RESTAURANT

Having moved from its original location along Amoy Street, Beng Hiang Restaurant has relocated to Block 135 at Jurong Gateway Road.

The family-friendly restaurant tickles taste buds with their Hokkien-style dishes such as Fried Oysters with Egg, Suckling Pig, Kong Ba Bao and Drunken Prawns in Claypot.

135 Jurong Gateway Road
#02-337
Singapore 600135
Tel: +65 6221 6695/ 6221 6684
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Photo Credit: Burger Monster

BURGER MONSTER

From the same team behind Chicken Up, Burger Monster’s humongous burger took over social media by storm this year and created much hype for this Korean burger joint. Following after a fast food service concept, diners are to collect their own meals and utensils from a collection point.

Their menu features mainly burgers, hotdog buns, battered fish with rice and rolls. Spice up your dish with savoury condiments found at their sauce station—Wasabi Mayo, Bulgogi BBQ and Spicy Yangnyum.

12 Jurong East Street 12
#01-01, Jurong East MRT Station
Singapore 609690
Tel: +65 6563 0337
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Photo Credit: FLO

FLO

Halal-certified FLO is short for Food Lovers Only. The open space cafe in IMM offers Western-Korean inspired dishes including all-day breakfast sets, mains, waffles and desserts.

Their menu is constantly updated to keep customers coming back for more and some of their recent creations include Bulgogi Rice, Korean Bulgogi Pasta, Chicken Salad Bibimbap and Kimchi Pancake.

2 Jurong East Street 21
#02-15A IMM
Singapore 609601
Tel: +65 6896 1396
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Photo Credit: Good Coffee Please

GOOD COFFEE PLEASE

Looking for a place away from the crowd in Jurong East? You can rest your weary feet at Good Coffee Please, a small cafe tucked away in Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. Most people order their coffee to-go but you can also sit at one of the few benches they provide.

Expect a neat selection of caffeine and tea-based drinks in the likes of Macadamia Latte, Salted Caramel Latte and Cappuccino. If you are working around the area, this is the perfect place for your daily pick me up!

1 Jurong East Street 21
#02-28, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Tower A
Singapore 609606
Tel: +65 6635 8708
Mon to Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

MIAM MIAM

Miam Miam offers fresh flavours and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, together with French artisanal cooking techniques, Highlights include the signature desserts such as French Toast, Plain Pancake and Oven Baked French Soufflés.

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#01-21/22 Westgate
3 Gateway Drive
Singapore 608532
Tel: +65 6837 0301
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

NADIM’S DELIGHTS

Nadim’s DelightS—a Muslim-owned Western Stall along Jurong West Street 52—is known for their signature Burger Banjir is a chicken burger filled with nacho cheese and overwhelming portions of molten cheese sauce poured over the toasted buns. Sounds insane? It sure is.

508 Jurong West Street 52
Singapore 640508
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lakeside

Photo Credit: Noodle Bar by Tokyo Latte

NOODLE BAR BY TOKYO LATTE

Yet another Japanese-Western fusion restaurant in the west, Noodle Bar By Tokyo Latte aims to please your palate with their in-house chef creations as they believe in the art of slow living where food should be savoured and enjoyed.

Their noodles soup are served directly in red enamel pots to simulate a scenario when you are cooking at home and having it straight from the pot. This restaurant is like a home away from home so you can unwind after a long day with comfort food.

2 Jurong East Central 1
#02-03, J Cube
Singapore 609731
Tel: +65 6262 6803
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Photo Credit: OPPA BBQ

OPPA BBQ

Those who are looking for a place to have communal dining in a group can consider OPPA BBQ at Jcube. Apart from the usual KBBQ buffet offerings such as beef, pork, chicken and seafood, OPPA BBQ goes above and beyond by having its own Salad Bar as well.

Their weekday lunch prices are extremely competitive—set at only S$14 for adults and S$12 for youths. So students and those who are working around the area should head over during lunch hours!

2 Jurong East Central 1
#03-10, JCube
Singapore 609731
Tel: +65 6339 5851
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

ORIGINAL CAKE

Original Cake is a well-known bakery from Taipei that specialises in Castella cakes. Staying true to their original recipe derived from tradition, they have since come up with new and innovative variations to trump the competition—namely their Frozen Chocolate version that is made with HERSHEY’s chocolate chips that we are all excited for!

3 Gateway Drive
#02-24 Westgate Jurong
Singapore 608532
Tel: +65 9668 7012
Nearest Station: Jurong East

POPPY POPS

Most of us who live in the West should have already visited JEM, but how many of us are actually familiar with JEM inside and out? No one mentioned a hidden eatery located above Cookhouse by Koufu. If you think the fifth storey is the highest level in JEM, think again.

Poppy Pops actually sits on the sixth floor and is only accessible through the food court or the breezy rooftop located at the top of the shopping mall. If you are seeking a place with tranquil ambiance, sunlight and pleasant bites whenever you feel peckish, take a seat and grab a Poppy Classic along with the café’s Maple Butter Waffle.

#06-03 Jem
52 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6262 0339
Mon to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Photo Credit: Pot Luck

POT LUCK

An initiative by Soup Restaurant, Pot Luck seeks to satisfy your zi char cravings in a nostalgic setting. Diners are surrounded by shops built to look like heritage houses as they dig into Chinese dishes served in clay pots.

Some dishes to consider are the Black Pepper Beef, Sesame Chicken, Claypot Cabbage with Mushrooms and Sweet & Sour Fish. For something comforting during rainy days, ask for their nourishing Soup of the Day.

2 Jurong East Street 21
#01-101A, IMM
Singapore 609601
Tel: +65 6899 6636
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

RYOSHI SUSHI IKEIKEMARUK

One of the most underrated Japanese restaurants in Singapore is Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru. Its name is quite a mouthful, but we’d totally master the pronunciation because it is one that we often recommend to our friends and fans. Nothing too fanciful about this place—just good ol’ reliable options that we always return to when we crave for sushi and sashimi.

Westgate #03-05
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

SOI 19 THAI WANTON MEE

Since the original outlet’s immense success in Ang Mo Kio, Soi 19 Wanton Mee has opened their second shop at BGAIN 130 Eating House which is beside Jurong CPF building.

Known for their springy noodles and delicious companions such as deep-fried wanton, fresh vegetables, char siew slices and a bowl of wanton soup, Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee definitely lives up to their reputation of being one of the pioneers when it comes to Thai wanton mee.

130 Jurong Gateway Road
#01-211, BGAIN 130 Eating House
Singapore 600130
Tue to Sun: 7.30am – 4.30pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest Station: Jurong East

THE CARVING BOARD

The Carving Board is a Western stall within a busy coffee shop at Yuhua Village in Jurong East which has made a name for its affordable Western food (most of the mains are priced between S$10 to S$15) and beers on-tap.

We highly recommend their Seafood Aglio Olio (S$11), Battered Fish and Chips (S$9.50) and Classic Grilled Beef Cheeseburger (S$11.50). Its wallet-friendly prices and relaxed atmosphere make The Carving Board an ideal dining destination for groups who are looking to have a fuss-free dinner together.

252 Jurong East Street 24
Singapore 600252
Tel: +65 97898262
Tue to Sun: 4.30pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Mon
Nearest Station: Chinese Garden

TORIKI

If you love Japanese yakitori and craft beer, then Toriki is a joint you should definitely check out.

Situated on the 4th level of JCube, overlooking Singapore’s only Olympic ice rink, diners can look forward to authentic Japanese eats like assorted donburi and classic old school yakitori grilled over a special binchotan charcoal.

Toriki is an affordable yakitori restaurant that even the Japanese palette will agree with and we are sure yours will too. With no GST & service charges, it just makes dining here even better.

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Jurong East Central 1
#04-12 JCube
Singapore 609731
Tel: +65 8183 8121
Daily: 12pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Jurong East

TONKATSU BY MA MAISON

Tonkatsu by Ma Maison is our favourite tonkatsu restaurant in Singapore, and boy were we glad that it has opened a second outlet at Westgate. Gone are the days when we had to go all the way to town just to satisfy our tonkatsu cravings.

From the much-lauded Rosu Katsu (S$18.80) and Hire Katsu (S$19.80), to the Mameton Set (S$23.80) which comes with an assortment of your favourite tonkatsu and deep-fried ebi, every dish at Tonkatsu by Ma Maison is a masterpiece. We also highly recommend the Cheese Mille-feuille Katsu Set (S$24.80). Deep-fried to a glorious golden brown, this rendition of many thin layers of pork filled with oozy cheese is totally what dreams are made of.

3 Gateway Drive, #04-06 Westgate, 608532
Tel: +65 6465 9556
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Photo Credit: Twenty15 Restaurant Grill Bar

TWENTY15 RESTAURANT GRILL BAR

Have a tipple or two at Twenty15 Restaurant Grill Bar with your mates and savour on European delights including Bone Marrow, Pork Knuckles and Risotto de Gamberini e Granchio.

Soccer fans can also drop by to catch live matches at this hidden bar in Big Box and leverage on their current 1-For-1 beer promotion (running throughout the day) so you can drink till you drop! Alternatively, their drinks menu also features a selection of red, white and sparkling wines.

1 Venture Avenue
#01-13, Big Box
Singapore 608521
Tel: +65 6801 6513
Sun to Thu: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 1am
Nearest Station: Jurong East

ZAFFRON KITCHEN

With a modern British-styled restaurant interior design, Zaffron Kitchen is opened by the folks behind Prata Wala and it has built a strong following among expats and locals alike. At Zaffron Kitchen, you can enjoy authentic Northern Indian cuisine in a chic and stylish setting.

Westgate #01-20
3 Gateway Drive
Tel: +65 6465 9880
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Fri & Eve of PH: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

For more recommendations, read our guide to the best cafes in the West of Singapore.

Original Cake, Taiwan’s famous Castella cake shop, is opening its first outlet in Singapore on 23 September 2017 at 10.30am.

Original Cake is a well-known bakery from Taipei that specialises in Castella cakes. Staying true to their original recipe derived from tradition, they have since come up with new and innovative variations to trump the competition—namely their Frozen Chocolate version that is made with HERSHEY’s chocolate chips that we are all excited for!

Having only been established in 2010, they already have four outlets in Taiwan and eight outlets around Malaysia (3 in Penang, 3 in Klang Valley, 1 in Putrajaya and 1 in Johor Bahru); this is a true testament to their success and outstanding Castella cakes.

To celebrate its official opening, Original Cake will be giving away free 800 Castella cakes on 23 September 2017 (on a first-come-first-serve basis).

Original Cake is known for serving fresh, out-of-the-oven Castella cakes that are made upon order to keep up with the highest standards for their customers.

Each and every Castella cake made by Original Cake is hand-made with fresh ingredients of the highest quality such as egg, milk, vegetable oil, sugar and flour. And the best part is that all their cakes are pork and lard-free.

The components that go into their Castella cake (or any Castella cake in general) may not be the most complicated or luxurious, but given the appropriate treatment and care, the end result is always guaranteed to be fluffy with pillow-like perfection.

Original cake’s cakes first outlet here in Singapore will feature three different flavours—their signature Original, Golden Cheese and Frozen Chocolate.

SIGNATURE ORIGINAL FLAVOUR

The original version comprises fresh eggs, milk and flour, delicately married together to create a Castella cake that is creamy, luscious and insanely fluffy. You get a poignant aroma of freshly cooked eggs and a richness from the milk which is just a beautiful treat to have.

GOLDEN CHEESE FLAVOUR

The best-selling Golden Cheese flavour introduces two layers of sliced cheese within the cake plus a generous sprinkling of cheese powder on top. The salty kick derived from the cheese provides a heightened level of savouriness that is an excellent accompaniment to sweet tea.

You will be glad to know that Original Cake makes it their utmost priority to keep their cakes as healthy as possible. Their practice of introducing a low sugar and low-fat health concept makes it ideal for the whole family to enjoy—minus the guilt.

FROZEN CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR

This is the one that we are sure many are excited to try. This slightly unconventional version introduces HERSHEY’s dark semi-sweet baking chocolate chips in the mix. The end result is a decadent Castella cake that brims with chocolatey goodness.

The use of dark chocolate also provides a depth of flavour without being overly sweet—which means health nuts can enjoy this treat as well!

Each mouthful is a sensation of sheer joy that only true chocolate lovers will understand. But do not simply take our word for it; you will have to try it for yourself to be convinced.

We think that it is pretty safe to predict hour-long waits and snaking queues for this highly anticipated Castella cake shop when it officially opens on 23 September 2017 at Westgate in Jurong East. But we say for Original Cake, it is well worth the wait.

Taiwan Original Cake Ptd Ltd
3 Gateway Drive
#02-24 Westgate Jurong
Singapore 608532
Tel: +65 9688 7012
Nearest Station: Jurong East
Facebook: OriginalCakeSingapore

This post is brought to you by Original Cake Singapore.

Photo Credit: Original Cake Website

Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have heard of Castella cakes by now as the bouncy Japanese sponge cake is currently the latest food trend that has exploded on social media.

It seems that the ongoing Castella cake fad has brought yet another brand to Singapore shores and it is none other than the famous Original Cake from Taiwan—the first cake store in Tamsui Old Street which specialises in Castella cakes.

The bakery is so successful among their loyal customers that it currently has four stores in Taiwan and six outlets in Malaysia.

Great news for all west siders! Original Cake will be opening its first outlet in Westgate. This is the second Castella cake shop located in the west of Singapore, after the launch of Ah Mah Homemade Cake in Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Photo Credit: Original Cake Facebook

Original Cake is known for serving fresh, out-of-the-oven Castella cakes that are made upon order to keep up with the highest standards for their customers.

Photo Credit: Original Cake Website

Besides the Original and Cheese flavours, we are hoping that Original Cake will also be offering other signature favourites from Taiwan such as Spurted Chocolate, Banana Milk, Cranberry, Almond and Nuts and Healthy Dried Longan.

Gear up for the queue that is probably going to form outside their first outlet in Westgate when they are ready for business. Original Cake has yet to announce its official opening date, so keep your eyes peeled for it.

In the meantime, those who are not willing to wait can always head over to Le Castella, Antoinette or Ah Mah Homemade Cake which might have a shorter queue after the opening of Original Cake in Singapore.

Original Cake
3 Gateway Dr
#02-24 Westgate
Singapore 608532
Nearest Station: Jurong East

Curious to find out which Castella cake is the best in Singapore? Read our taste test review to find out.

Sometimes all we need is a cup of ice cold drink to cool us down, especially with Singapore’s humidity. Ciao! Tea is a newly opened shop at Westgate that specialises in fresh fruit juice, tea drinks with fresh fruits and Hong Kong Milk Tea.

And best of all, Ciao! Tea’s Pantone-coloured juices are made with real fruits – they are completely natural and not made with artificial ingredients.

We were absolutely floored by the enticing cups of Pantone-coloured fruit juice which appears to be in a gradient of two different colours. The signature Coconut’s Special will definitely get the ladies’ attention, for the pretty drink is a mixture of pink and white colours with red dragon fruit. Another drink comes in bright orange and pink colours!

Not only are the drinks healthy, they look totally picture-perfect for your Instagram feed too!

All the fruit beverages in Ciao! Tea are made with real fruits. Order an orange tea and you get an entire orange blended into your drink. The same goes for the apple tea, where the staff at Ciao! Tea will put in one whole apple into your drink.

Other items on Ciao! Tea’s menu include classic items such as the Ice Lemon Tea and Fruit Tea; yoghurt drinks that come with all kinds of fresh fruits; and the award-winning authentic Hong Kong Milk Tea. Ciao! Tea will remind you of your love for the popular Hong Kong-style beverage.

This is one drinks stall in Westgate we will frequent. See you there!

Ciao! Tea
3 Gateway Dr
#02-K3 Westgate
Singapore 608532
Nearest Station: Jurong East

This post is brought to you by Ciao! Tea.

Popular Taiwanese Snowflake Ice Smoothie House is opening its flagship store at Westgate this Friday on 06 May 2016.

Following its success of its two outlets at Paya Lebar Square and One Raffles Place, Smoothie House is bringing the famous Taiwanese dessert to the west of Singapore - in a much bigger space which will be their flagship store.

Our readers can quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a sharing-size Mango Ice (U.P. $12.90) at just S$2 – only at Smoothie House (Westgate) from 09 till 15 May 2016. Smoothie House has also lined up several promotions specially for its opening this weekend.

You probably would have known about Smoothie House – Taiwan’s most popular and bestselling shaved ice store that sits along Yong Kang Street. They see queues every day, and are best known for their Mango Shaved Ice that features fine snowflake ice with chunky fresh mango pieces.

Smoothie House in Singapore imports the blocks of ice directly from Taiwan; you can be assured that the quality and taste will be exactly like the original snowflake ice in Taiwan.

Its new outlet at Westgate will open its doors to public this Friday. It will sit on the ground level of The Courtyard – a casual yet inviting environment to sit down and enjoy some delicious iced cold desserts with friends and family.

Other than its usual signatures, Smoothie House’s Westgate outlet will have some new additions to the menu including the Tie Guan Yin Milky Snowflake Ice as well as Napoleon Pie and Waffles.

SMOOTHIE HOUSE WESTGATE OPENING SPECIAL

From 06 to 08 May 2016, enjoy a free healthy size mango snowflake ice (U.P. $7.90) with every purchase of a sharing size snowflake ice (S$12.90).

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL AT SMOOTHIE HOUSE WESTGATE

On Mother’s Day (08 May 2016), the first 10 customers per hour can dig in to a sharing size Mango Snowflake Ice Dessert at only $2 (U.P. $12.90) when you bring along your parent to Smoothie House Westgate. Bonding time – yes!

LADYIRONCHEF’S READERS SPECIAL

And just for you, the S$2 promotion will be extended from 09 to 15 May 2016 at Smoothie House Westgate. Don’t worry about not being the first ten per hour; it is applicable to everybody who flashes this post or quote “ladyironchef”

This post was brought to you by Smoothie House Singapore.

Ever felt so discouraged by the potential crowd in town that you just want to escape to a neighbourhood mall for a lovely meal? And when you think of neighbourhood mall, do you think of limited F&B options and mediocre food? Because Westgate will so totally change that perception.

Since its opening last year, Westgate has been the mall of the West, and it has such a comprehensive F&B tenant mix that it is impossible to run out of dining ideas! Residents from the vicinity might have already discovered its amazing directory of eateries and restaurants, and non-residents also have every reason to patronise. Names that were previously only found in town have expanded their empire to the West, alongside new concepts and fresh finds.

From 1 to 31 October 2014, be part of Westgate’s Dine-out where you receive S$10 worth of Food Republic dining vouchers when you spend S$100. Plus, enjoy exclusive weekday deals at participating F&B outlets. Refer to westgate.com.sg for more details.

There is definitely something at Westgate to satisfy every craving and palate. The spacious mall is well-connected by public transport and has a huge car park to boast, and it offers options for various budgets and occasions. Whether you just need a midday cuppa, or looking for a place to dine, here is our guide to Westgate’s restaurants – undisputedly the dining destination in the West.

BROTZEIT

The German joint that everyone is all too familiar with is now at Westgate too! But for the uninitiated, Brotzeit is an outlet for the discerning meat and beer lovers. It is not hard to understand why every outlet is perpetually packed. Toast to a great meal with a pint of beer and lots of meat and sausages, Brotzeit offers a sexy and laidback environment for you to loosen your tie for some after-work fun.

Who else loves their pork knuckle and meat platter as much as we do?

Westgate #01-04
3 Gateway Drive
Tel: +65 6465 9874
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

GRIDDY

Think waffles everything when you think of Griddy. Offering a wide selection of sweet and savoury waffles all day at pocket-friendly prices, the top-sellers include The Griddy Burger (S$9.80) which comes with beef patty, sauteed mushrooms, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce sandwiched in a waffle; and The New Yorker (S$10.90) – classic waffle stacked with sunny side up, beef patty, bacon strip, and cheddar cheese.

For something sweet, go for the Rocher Banana (S$7.50): The combination of melted hazelnut chocolate spread, sliced banana, Graham cracker crumb and waffle is irresistible.

Westgate #B2-K12
3 Gateway Drive
Tel: +65 6465 9465
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

IPPUDO

Ippudo’s ramen empire is showing no signs of slowing down as it opens more and more outlets across the globe, including New York City, Seoul, Shanghai and Sydney. Ippudo’s outpost at Westgate – its third outlet in Singapore – further cements Westgate as the dining destination in the West.

Start your meal with the Miso Dare Gyoza (S$8) and the legendary Steamed Pork Buns. Ippudo serves classic Hakata-style ramen: Choose from the Shiromaru Motoaji (S$15) – the original tonkotsu broth ramen; Karaka-Men (S$17), a strong flavoured bowl of ramen with curly noodles; or Akamaru Shin-Aji (S$15), Ippudo’s signature red bowl of tonkotsu ramen with miso paste and fragrant garlic oil.

Westgate #03-03
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

MK RESTAURANTS

Known for its Thai-style suki hotpot and roast duck, MK Restaurants is a household name and one of the most famous casual dining restaurants in Thailand.

The best thing is we no longer have to fly to Thailand just to satisfy our cravings. Along with its signature suki, you will also find an array of familiar dishes that are affordable.

Westgate #01-04
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

NARA THAI CUISINE

We used to go to Bangkok for Nara Thai, for its fine Thai cuisine is truly deserving of all its credits and accolades. The well-known name is now in Singapore, and has an outlet at Westgate with both indoor and alfresco seating. Contemporary and sophisticated, the restaurant pays homage to evergreen Thai classics and favourites.

Its new snacks promotion (available on weekdays 3 – 8pm from 1 to 31 Oct 2014) makes the idea of midday nibbling so inviting, because at just S$20, you get to pick 3 yummy beer snacks from a tantalising list of 10 options. Our favourite has got to be the Gai Tord Kapi (deep fried chicken in traditional shrimp paste sauce).

Westgate #03-07
3 Gateway Drive
Tel: +65 6710 5867
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

OLD STREET BAK KUT TEH

A bowl of bak kut teh is comfort food for the soul. Over at Old Street Bak Kut Teh, the folks are dedicated to dishing out an inexpensive bowl of piping hot goodness. Besides the usual pork ribs soup, Old Street Bak Kut Teh also has a dry version of Bak Kut Teh (S$9.10 for small, S$11.70 for big). Together with a series of condiments that are free for you to mix, enjoy your peppery soup in the air-conditioned space.

The set menu (S$11.10 for normal pork ribs, or S$15 for premium loin ribs) comes with bak kut teh, you tiao (fried dough fritters), rice and a bowl of douhua (jellied bean curd) that is also made in-house.

Westgate #B1-25
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 9.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

RYOSHISUSHI IKEIKEMARU

One of the most underrated Japanese restaurants in Singapore is Ryoshisushi Ikeikemaru. Its name is quite a mouthful, but we’d totally master the pronunciation because it is one that we often recommend to our friends and fans. Nothing too fanciful about this place – just good ol’ reliable options that we always return to when we crave for sushi and sashimi.

The variations of donburi is definitely something to love, but look out for their new Aburi Salmon Roll (S$20 for 8 pcs) – promotion valid on weekdays from 1 to 31 Oct 2014 – that makes a fuss-free sushi fix.

Westgate #03-05
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

SKINNY PIZZA

A popular favourite ever since it was born, Skinny Pizza is a chic concept that will spoil your taste buds with its endless options of, well, skinny pizzas. The pizzas here are a neat rendition, and the Squid Ink Pizza (S$29) is a crowd favourite!

We cannot have our meals without their side dishes. We are often torn between the Truffle Fries (S$9) and Sweet Potato Niblets (S$8), but rejoice! There is a trio appetiser option that makes our lives complete.

Westgate #01-03
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 11:00 – 22:00
Nearest Station: Jurong East

TONKATSU BY MA MAISON

Tonkatsu by Ma Maison is our favourite tonkatsu restaurant in Singapore, and boy were we glad that it has opened a second outlet at Westgate. Gone are the days when we had to go all the way to town just to satisfy our tonkatsu cravings.

From the much-lauded Rosu Katsu (S$18.80) and Hire Katsu (S$19.80), to the Mameton Set (S$23.80) which comes with an assortment of your favourite tonkatsu and deep-fried ebi, every dish at Tonkatsu by Ma Maison is a masterpiece. We also highly recommend the Cheese Mille-feuille Katsu Set (S$24.80). Deep-fried to a glorious golden brown, this rendition of many thin layers of pork filled with oozy cheese is totally what dreams are made of.

Westgate #04-06
3 Gateway Drive
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

ZAFFRON KITCHEN

With a modern British-styled restaurant interior design, Zaffron Kitchen is opened by the folks behind Prata Wala and it has built a strong following among expats and locals alike. At Zaffron Kitchen, you can enjoy authentic Northern and Southern Indian cuisine in a chic and stylish setting. With air-con too! No more perspiring while downing your naan with teh tarik.

We sampled many dishes, and we really enjoyed the Chef Sampler for 2 (S$12) and Kashmiri Naan (S$5.50) – a sweet version with dried berries. But the star of the show has to be the very creamy and tangy Butter Chicken. And if you need your wines, you’d be happy to know that Zaffron is also a well-stocked gastro bar.

Westgate #01-20
3 Gateway Drive
Tel: +65 6465 9880
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH & PH: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East

From 1 to 31 October 2014, be part of Westgate’s Dine-out where you receive S$10 worth of Food Republic dining vouchers when you spend S$100 — maximum of 3 same-day combined receipts, inclusive of one F&B receipt and one non-F&B receipt. Also, spend a minimum of S$5 at Gourmet Paradise at Westgate B2 and get 5X Star$. Enjoy exclusive weekday deals at participating F&B outlets, refer to westgate.com.sg for more details.

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