City Hall MRT Station is right smack in the middle of the East-West Line and North-South Line, making it one of the more convenient places to meet up with friends. Peppered with malls, there is no shortage of City Hall food places to choose from. Look below for our round-up of food gems to check out when in the area.
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Korean-Japanese restaurant Ureshii is nestled away at The Arts House, a convenient eight-minute walk from City Hall MRT Station. Naturally, the menu is heavily influenced by a blend of Korean and Japanese flavours, such as the Kurobuta Udon Kimchi Soup ($28++): a spicy-tangy kimchi soup with udon and pork meat. Alternatively, the Truffle Oil Tsuyu Pasta ($28++) is a great choice for those who enjoy oil-based pasta. This dish features fragrant truffle oil, aged tsuyu, and black tobiko.
Read our Ureshii review.
Address: 1 Old Parliament Lane, #01-02, The Arts House, Singapore 179429
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:50am to 2:50pm, 6pm to 11pm, Sun 11:50am to 2:50pm, 6pm to 10pm
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Ureshii is not halal-certified.
Popular cafe Alice Boulangerie has a second branch at Raffles City, and what sets this outlet apart from the OG is the addition of Fine Crumbs Bakery. There are more than 15 buns available every day, and some of our favourites are the Black Sesame Peanut Mochi Bun ($4.80++), which nods to muah chee, Matcha Nama Bun ($6.50++), and Pistachio Cream Bun ($6.80++).
If you’re dining with friends or colleagues, we recommend the incredibly flavourful Chargrilled Chicken ($38++ for half), featuring seasonal vegetables on the side. There’s also Smoked Black Cod($39++), served with a tomato and olive stew.
Read our Alice Boulangerie review.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #01-22A, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 10:30pm
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Alice Boulangerie is not halal-certified.
Many think that CHIJMES only houses fancy restaurants, but that’s not true. Broth & Beyond is a value-for-money hotpot spot offering fresh, locally sourced ingredients from Yunnan. Their Flavour Discovery Set is priced at $39.90++ per person, which includes one broth flavour, a portion of meat, a veggie basket, a portion of rice or la mian, and access to the Market Table, which is essentially a huge condiment and dessert station. If you can’t decide which broth to get, consider the Black Truffle Assorted Mushroom Broth that’s simmered for eight hours using chicken fat and Yunnan mushrooms to achieve a rich, robust flavour.
Read our Broth & Beyond review.
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #B1-01/02, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am to 11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 2:30am
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Broth & Beyond is not halal-certified.
Another CHIJMES gem is Daily Beer, a popular Korean fried chicken restaurant that’s perfect for your chimaek (chicken and beer) night. You can’t go wrong with the classic Angry Bird (from $29++), but if you want to take it up a notch, the Angry Bird Crunch (from $31++), seasoned with corn flakes and garlic, is a better choice.You must get their craft beers to pair with your chicken; there are 10 beer flavours on the menu, such as K-Ginseng Lager ($13++), K-Red Lager ($14++), and the outlet-exclusive Chijmes Hazy IPA ($15++).
Read our Daily Beer feature.
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-04, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 12:30am
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Daily Beer is not halal-certified.
If you’re after quality Japanese ramen and don’t mind splurging, Mensho Tokyo is the perfect spot. The restaurant currently has 18 outlets worldwide, with its San Francisco outlet even being/getting featured in the Michelin Guide.
The Singapore location has also grown in popularity since its opening in 2024. Some must-gets include the Signature Toripaitan ($28++), with A5 Wagyu, house-made wheat noodles, and other premium noodles in a rich chicken broth. You can also go all in with the A5 Wagyu Shoyu Aburasoba Ramen ($41++), featuring two types of Miyazaki A5 Wagyu and noodles drenched in an aged shoyu sauce.
Read our Mensho Tokyo review.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #03-43, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 8380 8467
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Mensho Tokyo is not halal-certified.
This restaurant and craft cocktail bar serves quality Western fare incorporated with local flavours. Despite being located in Capitol Singapore, Hopscotch has a laid-back coastal resort vibe, complete with palm trees, lush greenery, wooden furniture, and a bar.
For something hearty, get the Hopscotch Wagyu Burger ($26++), Panggang Spanish Iberico Pork Tomakawk ($31++), or Pangium Ribeye Steak ($38++). If you go during Happy Hour, make sure you get their House Pour ($10++), with selections including Zubrowka Biala Vodka, Roku Gin, Buffalo Trace Bourbon and more.
Address: 15 Stamford Road, #01-83, Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178906
Opening hours: Sat-Thu 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 10:30pm, Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5pm to 12am
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Hopscotch is not halal-certified.
Homegrown bakery Brotherbird Bakehouse has a grab-and-go kiosk at Raffles City, where you’ll find mochi doughnuts and croissants in a variety of flavours. Do note that some flavours are limited-time specials, while others are mainstays. The bakery rolls out a new menu every month with 15 croissant flavours, and some popular repeats include Churros, Sourdough Butter, and Seasalt Caramel & Chocolate. Prices vary depending on the flavours you get!
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-67, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Brotherbird Bakehouse is not halal-certified.
Good Italian food is hard to pass up, and Duomo Ristorante at CHIJMES is one place worth visiting. It offers the usual classics, including Margherita pizza ($26++), 4 Formaggi al Tartufo ($46++) with four types of cheese, and Linguine al Granchio ($32++), served with Atlantic crab and more.
Seafood lovers can opt for Zuppa Di Pesce ($46++), a traditional seafood stew loaded with calamari, prawn, octopus and more, or Polpo Alla Griglia ($39++), a grilled octopus.
Address: 30 Victoria St, #01-32 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 11pm, Thu-Sat 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 11:30pm, Sun 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 8911 4874
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Duomo Ristorante is not halal-certified.
The opening of Casa Vostra at Raffles City in 2024 was the talk of the town—there was a snaking long queue for weeks, with diners eager to try the Italian restaurant’s handmade pasta and pizza. Here, the pizzas are grouped into categories of Newpolitan Red, Newpolitan White, and Doublecrunch. The Gamberi ($28++) is part of the Newpolitan Red series, and comes topped with fresh, plump Argentinian prawns. Get this alongside their Crab Tagliatelle ($26++), Casa Vostra’s signature pasta. It features tender crab flesh, tomato confit, and a sauce made using olive oil, garlic, and butter.
Read our Casa Vostra review.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #01-49/50/51, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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Casa Vostra is not halal-certified.
For those who love trying new cuisines, Qiannan Bites is a casual eatery offering Guizhou-style street food that is not commonly found in Singapore. Signature dishes worth trying include the Guizhou Bone Broth Diced Pork Noodles ($8.90), Guizhou Lamb Rice Noodles ($13.90), and a Fresh Meat Pastry ($3.80), a savoury pancake stuffed with flavourful pulled meats.
Address: 1 Raffles Link, B1-63A Citylink Mall, Singapore 039393
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Qiannan Bites is not halal-certified.
Gong Yuan Ma La Tang at Funan is a popular spot for DIY mala tang. The eatery has over 30 ingredients available, at a flat rate of $3.28++ per 100g. These include squid, mussels, crab stick, sliced beef, chicken, and pork, and mala staples like beancurd, taupok, and glass noodles. Enjoy them in soup bases, including mala, pickled vegetables, and tangy tomato. Alternatively, you can get it stir-fried in mala or sesame dressing—the latter is great for folks who can’t take spice.
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #B2-09, Funan Mall, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
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Gong Yuan Ma La Tang is not halal-certified.
Supreme Pork Chop Rice is a true food gem hidden a stone’s throw away from City Hall MRT Station. For days leading up to payday, get a plate of their old-school Taiwanese-style pork chop and rice for only $7. Seasoned with black pepper and a delightful layer of fried batter, each mouthful of the pork chop is delicious and moreish.
Read our Supreme Pork Chop Rice feature.
Address: 67 Beach Road, #B1-01, Bulkhaul House, Singapore 189688
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am to 7:45pm
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Supreme Pork Chop Rice is not halal-certified.
With more than thousands of outlets in its home country of South Korea, you can bet that BHC Chicken’s offerings are legit. They have several outlets islandwide, including one in the City Hall area, at Marina Square. Their signature Bburinkle Chicken (from $18.90++) is tossed in a mix of cheese, garlic, and onion seasoning, resulting in a sharp explosion of flavours. For those who need a dose of heat with their fried chicken, get the Macho King (from $18.90++), doused in a spicy marinade of red and green chilli peppers.
Read our BHC chicken review.
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-332A, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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BHC Chicken is not halal-certified.
Cafe Kitsune is a French-Japanese chain from Paris with outlets across Europe, and in Tokyo, Seoul, Indonesia, Bangkok, and Manila. It opened its first local outlet at Capitol Singapore at the end of 2022. The menu sees Egg Sando ($13++), Granola Bowl with Red Berries ($14++), and Smoked Salmon with Spinach Quiche ($15++). Pair your meal with an Iced Earl Grey Strawberry ($8++) or Iced Matcha Strawberry ($7.50++) for the best experience.
Read our Cafe Kitsune review.
Address: 13 Stamford Road, #01-11, Capitol Singapore, Singapore 178905
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 7pm
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Café Kitsuné is not halal-certified.
We love a quirky bar, like the TCM-themed gastro-bar called Synthesis at Suntec City. Founded by the owner behind the retro mama shop-inspired Mama Diam, Synthesis is a great option for an after-work drink in City Hall. Pre-game on Modern Singapore bar grub the likes of Truffle Carbonara “Suan Pan Zi” (from $28++), featuring house-made yam abacus seed, shimeji mushroom, and cream sauce. End your meal on a sweet note with their 55% Dark Cacao Mousse Cake ($18++), which comes with crème brulee, apricot jelly, and Chinese plum.
Check out our Synthesis review.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-643, Suntec City, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2pm, 4pm to 10:30pm
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Synthesis is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re a fan of Nasty Cookie’s big, stuffed cookies, you can try even more of their sweet treats at Nasty Bakehouse. During our visit, the cafe had a wide range of dessert pastries such as the Durian Crescent and Banoffee Danish, and even savoury bakes like the Mentaiko Turkey Quiche to offset your sugar rush. Their menu changes from time to time, so it’s best you take a look at the display to see what’s available for the day.
Read our Nasty Bakehouse feature.
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-271, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 8:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 9:30pm
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Nasty Bakehouse is halal-certified.
The 90-minute Korean Tteokbokki Buffet ($20.80++ per person) at Dookki lets you craft your very own soup base. The buffet spread also features a selection of eight rice cakes in various shapes, textures, and flavours such as sweet potato, cheese-filled tteok, and even heart-shaped tteok.
Read our Dookki review.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-107, Suntec City, Singapore 038984
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm
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Dookki is not a halal-certified eatery.
Diners flock to The Oyster Bank for their $2++ per oyster happy hour promo, taking place till 8pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. Purists will love the Naked Oysters, which are usually priced at $3.95++ each, served with Tabasco and lemon wedges. To spice things up, you can try flavoured oysters dressed in Coriander Lime, Yuzu Ponzu, and Tosazu Kombu for $4.75++ each.
Read The Oyster Bank feature.
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #02-32, Funan Mall, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 4pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 10pm
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The Oyster Bank is not a halal-certified eatery.
Ever crave a hot bowl of seafood soup or pao fan, but wish it were more dabao-friendly and easy to eat on the go? Enter SoupCup, opened by Masterchef Singapore finalist, Sharon Gonzago. The kiosk at Suntec City serves comforting cups of fish soup from $7.50, with the option to add on thick bee hoon or Japanese rice for $1. They also have Signature Seafood Paofan ($14.50), made with clams, fish, pork, prawns, and squid.
Read our SoupCup feature.
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-K10, Suntec City, Singapore 039593
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 8pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 9pm
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SoupCup is not halal-certified.
Almost Famous is a craft beer bar at CHIJMES, but their selection of munchies makes it well worth a visit even if you’re a teetotaller. They have Korean-themed burrito bowls from $12++, with variations such as Buldak Chicken ($12++), Skirt Steak ($16++), and Sweet Potato ($12++). Even better, the 200ml Lunch Beer only costs $4++ here!
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-06, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat 2pm to 12am, Sun 2pm to 10pm
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Almost Famous is not halal-certified.
There’s somewhere to dine at for every occasion at City Hall. The next time you’re looking for a central spot to gather with your friends, look no further than the many mall and eatery options within walking distance from City Hall MRT Station.
If you’re in the area, check out our Suntec City food guide. We also have a Raffles City food guide if that’s nearer for you.
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