Planning a trip can be both exhilarating and exhausting, but amidst the flurry of booking flights and packing bags, there’s one aspect often overlooked: the dining experience at the airport. Changi Airport, renowned as one of the world’s best airports, boasts an impressive array of food options that cater to every palate. Whether you’re craving a quick bite before your flight or looking to indulge in a sumptuous meal while waiting to pick someone up, our Changi Airport food guide has you covered. We’ve even included 24 hour spots for those catching red eye flights!
BTW: We also have a Jewel food guide if you’re looking for places to eat in that sprawling airport mall.
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Heavenly Wang has quite a few outlets around Changi Airport, including an eatery in Terminal 1. Swing by for their signature local breakfast sets, kopi, or some of their heartier Singaporean mains, from Curry Chicken with White Rice ($8.70) to their Wonton Noodle Set ($8). Plus, they’re open 24 hours!
Unit number: #02-03, Terminal 1, Departure Hall
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Heavenly Wang is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
Singapore’s first Jamba outlet has set up shop in Changi Aiport Terminal 1. The smoothie specialists offer filling, healthy drinks and bowls you can enjoy before you catch your flight. We especially enjoyed their Mango-A-Go-Go ($7.90), a refreshing smoothie with actual chunks of mango, and their Nutty Almond Butter Bowl ($13.90), topped with creamy almond butter and fresh fruit.Â
Read our Jamba review.
Unit number: #02-05, Terminal 1, Departure Hall
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Jamba is not a halal-certified eatery.
With 60 years of history to their name, you can trust that the Malaysian-style wonton noodles at Pontian Wanton Noodles are legit. Open 24 hours, this restaurant offers wonton noodles from $7. Noodles are made with premium flour so they’re extra-springy and oh-so-slurpable when tossed in Pontian’s signature dark, spicy sauce.
Unit number: Level 2, Near C Gates, Terminal 1, Transit Area
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Pontian Wanton Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery
For tasty pub grub and crisp, cold draught beers, head down to Tap + Brew. The laidback bistro serves up a range of classic Western bites, from burgers to pasta, largely priced under $30. Try their Signature Tap + Brew Wagyu Cheeseburger ($28++), and pair that with a pint of their exclusive Changi Breeze ($14++), a pale ale crafted by local brewers, Archipelago Brewery.Â
Unit number: Level 3, Terminal 1, Transit Area
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tap + Brew is not a halal-certified eatery
You can find Singapore’s first wok hei ramen in Changi Airport, at the cheekily named Woke Ramen. The restaurant sells a fusion of Chinese la mian and Japanese ramen, with noodles wok-fried to serve. Try their Chicken Chashu Collagen Ramen ($13.90++), which features a rich 8-hour collagen broth.Â
Read our Woke Ramen review.
Unit number: #03-19B, Terminal 1 Viewing Mall
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Woke Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
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Get Malaysian-style nasi lemak, AKA nasi lemak kukus, at this halal-certified Terminal 1 eatery. Their Traditional Delights set comes with a nasi lemak dish of your choice as well as a large cup of kopi or teh, priced from $6.50!
Unit number: Level 2, Terminal 1 Public Area
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 10pm
Wang’s Nasi Lemak Kukus is a halal-certified eatery.
Andes is the halal sibling to affordable steak joint, Astons. They have a couple of restaurants in Changi Airport, with one located in Terminal 1’s Viewing Mall. Expect Western-style mains largely under $30. Choose between steaks, chicken, and seafood dishes here, paired with your pick from two sides. They also have meat platters to share.
Unit number: Â #02-202, Terminal 1, Departure Hall
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 10:15pm
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Andes is a halal-certified eatery.
Homegrown bubble tea CHAGEE has rebranded into Amps Tea, with a trendier facelift and a new menu of drinks. If you’re craving bubble tea in Changi Airport, swing by their Terminal 2 kiosk and try one of the drinks from the five bubble tea series available. Fruit tea lovers ought to try their Signature Fruit Tea ($6.90), a refreshing thirst quencher with real fruit within. If you prefer latte drinks, their Amps Tea Latte ($6.20) is a must. Brewed with da hong pao oolong, this full-bodied tea drink is a great alternative to coffee.
Read our Amps Tea review.
Unit number: #02-06, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9:30pm
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Amps Tea is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
If you’ve got time to kill, then dig into Swensen’s Unlimited—Swensen’s very first buffet. Priced from $31++ per person for weekday lunch, the buffet here offers free-flow seafood on ice, Singaporean delights, and a whopping 48 different ice cream flavours to choose from to end off your meal. Plus, they’re halal!
Read our Swensen’s Unlimited review.
Unit number: #01-03, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
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Swensen’s Unlimited is a halal-certified eatery.
If you love the spicy Korean stew known as sundubu jjigae, then get your fix at Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu. The tofu stew specialists have multiple outlets islandwide, including one in Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 Departure Lounge. Here, the stews are made with a 10-ingredient recipe, which includes premium tofu sourced from Paju, in South Korea. Sets are affordable, and largely under $10. Aside from their stews, they also have spicy ramyeon dishes.
Unit number: Level 2 Departure Lounge, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is not a halal-certified eatery.Â
Run by an ex-Peach Garden chef, Chef Wei HK Chee Cheong Fun serves up silken chee cheong fun and soupy noodle dishes, Hong Kong cha chaan teng style. We found the cheong fun silky, with generous fillings, all dressed in a light, soy-sesame sauce.
Read our Chef Wei HK Cheong Fun review.
Unit number: Level 2 Departure Lounge, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
Chef Wei HK Cheong Fun is not a halal-certified eatery.
Crave is a go-to for many Singaporeans who want good, value-for-money nasi lemak. They have several outlets around Changi Airport, including one at Terminal 2. Their signature Chicken Cutlet Set ($8.30) comes with a whole fried chicken cutlet, fragrant coconut rice, eggs, ikan billis, and a sweet sambal.
Address: Level 2 Departure Lounge, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
Crave is a halal-certified eatery.
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Ella The Robot Barista is Singapore’s first fully automated coffee joint. Get artisanal coffee—espressos, lattes, and such—prepared by Ella any time of day at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2. To order, simply download the Ella App, and follow the instructions. It takes about two to three minutes to get your order.Â
Unit number: Departure Transit Hall, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
Ella is not halal-certified.
South Korea’s popular pizza chain, GOPIZZA, has a handful of outlets across Singapore, including one at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2. Expect a range of personal pizzas largely priced under $10, in both classic and fusion flavours such as Triple Cheese and K-Bulgolgi. Also, the eatery sells pasta, Korean fried chicken, and other Korean sides, if you want to complete your meal!
Unit number: #02-K15, Departure Hall, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 1am
Website
GOPIZZA is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Hub & Spoke Cafe is a pet-friendly glasshouse cafe serving up classic brunch dishes and more. While not technically located within Terminal 2, the cafe is still within the airport’s compound, situated next to the terminal. This isn’t the kind of spot you’d dine at before a flight unless you’ve got lots of time to spare, but if you live in the East and want a place for weekend brunch, check Hub & Spoke out. Highlights include their Grilled Salmon ($15.90++), and their Hub & Spoke Big Breakfast ($15.90++).
Unit number: #01-T2S-02
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 8pm
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Hub & Spoke is not a halal-certified eatery.
Another ramen spot in Changi Airport to dine at is Ippudo Express, where you get to enjoy their world-famous, al dente ramen and rich tonkotsu broth. This Ippudo kiosk serves a much leaner menu than their usual restaurants, but has all their bestsellers available, from the classic Shiromaru Motoaji (from $14.80) to their spicy Karaka Men (from $16.80). Vegetarian ramen is available too.
Unit number: #02-K3, Departure Lounge, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 1am
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Ipuudo Express is not a halal-certified eatery.
For fast casual and halal Korean food in Changi Airport, check out JJINJJA Kitchen. They’re best known for their Korean fried chicken, AKA JJINJJA Wings, priced from $6.50, but the outlet also has an extensive range of Korean street eats and fusion bites. This includes the Kimchi Tofu Jjigae ($12.80++), and their Rose Tteokbokki Pasta ($11.90).
Unit number: #02-K02, Departure Hall, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 7:45am to 10:45pm
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JJINJJA Kitchen is a halal-certified eatery.
Famed Indonesian coffee chain, Kenangan Coffee, has over 850 stores on its home turf and in Malaysia. They’ve recently set up shop in Singapore, including an outlet in Changi Airport. Get affordable 100% Arabica coffees here, as well as light bites to pair with. An iced Americano only sets you back $3.90, but we recommend trying their Avocado Coffee ($6.50) if you’re up for something creamier and more traditionally Indonesian.
Read our Kenangan Coffee review.
Unit number: #B1-K10 Departure Hall, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 10pm
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Kenangan Coffee is a halal-certified eatery.
Luke’s Lobster is a haven for seafood lovers, serving up Maine-style seafood rolls and the like in Changi Airport T2. These signature rolls brim with succulent chunks of fresh lobster, crab, or shrimp ensconced in buttery, toasted buns. Have a bit of everything when you order the Luke’s Trio ($35.50), which comes with a small Lobster Roll, Crab Roll, and Shrimp Roll.
Read our Luke’s Lobster review.
Unit number: #02-179, Transit Lounge Central, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 1am
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Luke’s Lobster is not a halal-certified eatery.
If it’s not a full meal you want, The Hainan Story offers a wide range of grab-and-go bakes, available 24 hours a day. They have a range of traditional kueh and locally inspired cakes, as well as kopi and teh. If sweets aren’t your thing, the bakery also has a selection of meat pies and savoury buns!
Unit number: #02-K5, Departure Transit Area, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
The Hainan Story is not a halal-certified eatery.
Swee Choon Dim Sum is an iconic spot for late-night dim sum, but their outlet at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 Arrival Hall takes things a notch further. As the first 24-hour Swee Choon in Singapore, you can get your dim sum fix at all hours here. Both steamed and fried dim sum options are available here, alongside mains such as noodle and congee dishes. Items are typically priced under $5!
Read our Swee Choon Dim Sum feature.
Unit number: #01-07
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
Swee Choon is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking to get your kopi and kaya toast fix in T2, then head over to Ya Kun Kaya Toast. They’re best known for their Set A, the Kaya Toast with Butter Set. Priced at $6.30, each set comes with crispy toast slathered with rich kaya and butter, a cup of kopi or teh, and two soft-boiled eggs.
Unit numbers: #02-803, Departure Hall, Terminal 2
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 9pm
Website
Ya Kun Kaya Toast is not a halal-certified eatery, but uses no pork or lard.
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For modern Peranakan fare, pay a visit to Baba Nyonya. Run by a Malaccan Peranakan chef, the restaurant serves up a range of authentic and contemporary Peranakan eats, from soups to stews. This is a great place to dine in a group so you can share a range of dishes. Must-tries include their Nyonya Udang Asam Goreng ($26.90++), where huge king prawns are stir-fried in a tamarind sauce, and their melt-in-your-mouth Nyonya Rendang Lamb ($19.90++), a mildly spicy lamb stew slow-cooked for four hours.
Unit numbers: #03-33, Terminal 3
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9pm
Tel: 8533 8524
Website
Baba Nyonya is a halal-certified eatery.
We’ve got Italian restaurants aplenty in Singapore, but if you’re looking for hearty Italian food in Changi Airport, then head down to Allora Ristorante. The restaurant is housed in Crowne Plaza, a quick walk from Terminal 3. Run by an Italian chef, you can expect a line-up of appetisers, pizzas, pasta, and dessert. Seafood lovers ought to try the Signature Polpo & Patate ($24++), where you get grilled octopus alongside a vegetable medley. Carb up on their indulgent Emilia ($26++), a lasagna with house-made ragu.
Read our Allora Ristorante review.
Unit numbers: #01-01, Crowne Plaza, Terminal 3
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 12am
Tel: 6823 5300
Website
Allora Ristorante and Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.
COLLIN’S is a popular pick for affordable Western food. They have a selection of grilled meats, seafood, and pasta dishes, mostly under $25. If you’re dining in a group, their sharing platters are worth the consideration—the COLLIN’S Premium Combo ($45++), for example, could feed two to three, with meats such as tier Signature Grilled Chicken Chop, Roast BBQ Ribs and more. If you’re not big on meats, they have different types of seafood platters as well!
Unit numbers: #03-21, Terminal 3
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6242 3601
Website
COLLIN’s is not a halal-certified eatery.
Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts have gone from a food trend to a snacktime mainstay. If you’re in Terminal 3 looking for a quick snack, or for food souvenirs to buy, head down to their Basement 2 kiosk. Their Original cheese tart, filled with a milky, creamy cheese curd is priced at $3.20, but they also have flavoured versions—think Brownie ($3.60) and Cookies & Cream ($3.60)—and soft serve ice creams.
Unit numbers: B2-11, Terminal 3
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6282 8260
Website
Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you love ramen and prawn noodles, you won’t have to pick one or the other at Le Shrimp Ramen by LeNu. They claim to be Singapore’s first shrimp broth ramen, pairing their rich and umami soup with Chinese-style la mian noodles. A hot favourite is their Le Signature Trio Shrimp Ramen ($18.90++), where you get their orange broth laced with prawn oil, two huge shrimp, house-made shrimp balls, and silken prawn dumplings atop your ramen.
Unit number: #B2-49
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am to 10pm
Website
Le Shrimp Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
Matchaya is a great spot for dessert if you’re walking around Changi Airport T3 hankering for a sweet treat. Their signature Uji Matcha soft serve is priced from $6.50, and stars a bittersweet, creamy ice cream made with premium uji matcha. If you’re looking to quench your thirst, Matchaya also has a line-up of Japanese teas, including Matcha Milk (from $6.50) and Houjicha Milk (from $6.50).
Unit number: B2-34
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 11pm
Website
Matchaya is not a halal-certified eatery.
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It’s not the easiest to eat healthy while travelling, but hey, if you’ve got the discipline, Superfood Kitchen is here for you. They have a wide range of hearty and healthy bowls and burritos, all with nutritional information available. DIY options are available as well!
Unit number: B2-25
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8:30pm
Website
Superfood Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Tai Cheong Bakery is another great spot for a quick snack. The Hong Kong bakery specialises in buttery cookie crust egg tarts, crafted from a recipe that’s over six decades old. Their Original Egg Tart is priced at $2.40 each, but do try their fragrant Pandan option as well, for $2.60 each!
Unit number: B2-40, Terminal 3
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Tai Cheong Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
Sushi Deli is a takeaway kiosk at Terminal 3 offering bento and sushi boxes, all made fresh daily. Prices start at $8, and you can expect a range of sushi medleys, chirashi don, soba sets and the like. Aside from a wide range of familiar favourites, they have a handful of unique dishes, including their Beauty Chirashi ($11.40) which comes with egg, tuna, salmon, and kani mayo, all atop Japanese pearl grain rice.
Unit number: B2-25A, Terminal 3
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 8:30pm, Sun 8am to 8pm
Sushi Deli is not a halal-certified eatery.
Award-winning bak kut teh spot Old Street Bak Kut Teh is where it’s at for comfort food in Changi Airport. The Terminal 4 eatery sells bowls of their signature pork bone broth that’s peppery and best enjoyed with a bowl of rice. The menu also has a range of familiar zi char dishes, if you want more to go with your bak kut teh. Expect to spend around$20 a person.Â
Unit number: #01-10, Terminal 4
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Old Street Bak Kut Teh is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re looking for a quick sandwich, bun, or a sweet treat, head to the Terminal 4 Arrival Hall, where you’ll find Paris Baguette. The Korean cafe has a special grab-and-go menu here, where you get to pair a sandwich with one of their fresh juices. Else, if it’s a snack you want, order their signatures, such as the Chocolate Croissant ($4.60) and Best Ever Garlic Bread ($4.60).
Unit number: #01-05, Arrival Hall Terminal 4
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Website
Paris Baguette is not a halal-certified eatery.
Those looking for a decent Japanese restaurant in Terminal 4 should opt to dine at Aji Ichi Sushi Bar. They’ve got a wide range of fuss-free sushi and sashimi dishes, including maki rolls that are great for sharing, in flavours such as Soft Shell Crab ($20++) and Salmon Avocado ($20++).Â
Unit number: #02-201, Level 2M Departure (public area)
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6592 5437
Website
Aji Ichi Sushi Bar is not a halal-certified eatery.
Head down to Tiger Den for a crisp cold pint of our nation’s beer before catching your next flight. The chill bar has variations of Tiger Beer on draught and by the bottle, from $15++. Line your stomach with their selection of pub grub, including the Fill Me Up Good Combo ($45++), which gets you a burger, fries, and a pint of Tiger.
Unit number: #02-39 (transit area)
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tel: 6386 7850
Tiger Den is not a halal-certfied eatery.
Here are all the Changi Airport food spots to check out the next time you’re going on a trip, transiting, or simply paying the airport a visit over the weekend.Â
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