Northshore Plaza food guide
Punggol is an up-and-coming hotbed for good eats, evinced by our Punggol food guide, and rundown of where to eat at Waterway Point. Joining the mix is a brand new waterfront mall known as Northshore Plaza. Split into two plazas, Plaza I and Plaza II, Punggol residents can look forward to an all-new shopping destination, as well as a place to feast. With that, here’s our Northshore Plaza food guide.
Table of Contents
- Northshore Plaza food guide
- 1. A&WÂ
- 2. Haidilao HotpotÂ
- 3. CreamierÂ
- 4. Dancing CrabÂ
- 5. Slappy Cakes
- 6. Grove
- 7. 4Fingers Crispy ChickenÂ
- 8. Fun Toast
- 9. KOI Thé
- 10. Swee Heng 1989 ClassicÂ
- 11. Sixth Floor Oyster CakeÂ
- 12. McDonald’s
- 13. Downstairs
- 14. Song Fa Kway ChapÂ
- 15. Super Wok
- 16. Little Caesars Pizza
- 17. Hockhua Herbal Tea
- 18. VS Cafe
- 19. Well Collective
- 20. Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
- 21. Simply Wrapps
- 22. Qi Ji
- What to eat at Northshore Plaza
1. A&WÂ
When A&W first arrived in Singapore in 2019, the queues were astounding for their Jewel flagship, with locals keen to get their hands on the nostalgic bites. They’ve since expanded to four locations across multiple corners in Singapore, with this opening at Northshore Plaza counting as the fifth.
Head down to feast on their signature Root Beer Float ($4)—a fizzy, creamy treat to beat the heat—their famed Golden Aroma Chicken ($3.70 per piece), and finish off with their Curly Fries ($3.90) as a side. Don’t forget to end off with an ice cream and waffle treat too, priced at $8.80.
Unit number: Plaza II, #01-01/02/03
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 10pm
Website
A&W is a halal-certified eatery.
2. Haidilao HotpotÂ
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Late-night hotpot suppers can now be enjoyed in Punggol thanks to Haidilao’s latest outlet opening. Choose from house-made soup bases that include flavours like tomato, tom yum, and mala, then add on their signature sides to fuel up on comfort fare. This includes their popular Signature Mashed Shrimp Wah (from $12.50++), where ground shrimp turns into QQ fish cake-like bites when cooked, their Pork Belly (from $10++), and many more. They also have Fresh Pig’s Brain (from $8.50++) if you’re into offal!
Unit number: Plaza I, #01-01
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 4pm
Tel: 6970 8885
Website
Haidilao is not a halal-certified eatery.
3. CreamierÂ
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One of Singapore’s OG homegrown ice creameries has opened their fourth outlet in Punggol, expanding the Northshore Plaza food options to include yummy desserts. Expect a wide range of their signature ice creams available to enjoy in a cup or cone, or atop a piping hot, golden-brown waffle.
We recommend their Roasted Pistachio ($5.30), for really pronounced notes of pistachio, or their locally inspired Sea Salt Gula Melaka ($4.30) for a moreish twist of sweet and salty. Coffee, tea, and other beverages are also available to complete your break. You can also bring home a pint or two; their IG-worthy Blue Pea Vanilla ($16.90 per pint)Â is one popular pick.
Unit number: Plaza II, #01-04/05
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 11pm
Website
Creamier is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Dancing CrabÂ
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Dancing Crab is famed for their seafood-in-a-bag options, which are great to enjoy with the fam if you all love crabs, crayfish, prawns, and the like. Their TGIF: Crazy For Crab seafood feast is an outlet-exclusive a la carte buffet that is $79.13++ per person. On top of interesting appetizers such as Nachos with Crab Meat, you can get endless amounts of their signature Live Crab Combo seafood bag with 1 live crab, 350g of Prawn, Flower Clam and Scallop with a choice of their different sauces!Â
Unit number: Plaza II, #01-11
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6992 2992
Website
Dancing Crab is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Slappy Cakes
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DIY pancake cafe Slappy Cakes has closed down in Plaza Singapura, but they have since reopened in Northshore Plaza. The concept, which hails from America, allows diners to customise their own pancake combinations as well as designs, and prepare them straight on a tabletop griddle. Brunch-style mains are also available, from waffles with fried chicken, to toasts, and even pasta dishes.
Unit number: Plaza II, #01-11
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Website
Slappy Cakes is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
6. Grove
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Meatless meals don’t have to be boring at Grove, a vegetarian food place in Northshore Plaza. Their menu offers plant-based spins on Asian classics, such as Hainanese Curry Rice ($9.80), Rendang Curry with Blue Pea Nasi Lemak ($9.80), and even Lu Rou Fan ($8.80). The eatery also has breakfast and dim sum dishes available, including Malaysian-style Curry Chee Cheong Fun ($3.20) and a variety of bao if you prefer smaller bites.
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-39/K5
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9pm
Website
Grove is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. 4Fingers Crispy ChickenÂ
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4Fingers Crispy Chicken offers simple, delicious Korean-style fried chicken, available at affordable price points. Choose from hot, soy garlic, or mixed sauce to dress your chicken, and enjoy it either a la carte, with prices starting at $9.50. Alternatively, you can get rice boxes and burgers, such as the Drumsticks Ricebox Combo ($10.50), Calamari ‘N’ Shrimp Combo ($14.80), or the Chicc Tower burger combo at ($13.50). Of which, the combo comes with fries and a drink.Â
Unit number: Plaza II, #01-09/10/12
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
4Fingers Crispy Chicken is a halal-certified eatery.
8. Fun Toast
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If kaya toast sets are your go-to breakfast, then rejoice, as Fun Toast is opening in the ‘hood. Signatures include their Yuan Yang Soft Bun Set ($5.90), featuring a duo of kaya-topped soft, thick toasts, served alongside your choice of hot drink, and soft-boiled eggs. Other options include their Toastburger, as well as French Toast sets. The latter is available in a Honey Butter flavour ($5.60) if you enjoy that uniquely Korean combo.
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-37/38
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 8:30pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am to 9pm
Website
Fun Toast is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
9. KOI Thé
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Get your bubble tea fix with KOI Thé’s new outlet at Northshore Plaza. Get your usual order, or try out their popular choices, from their Yakult Green Tea ($4.10), Golden Bubble Milk Tea ($4.30), and Hazelnut Mik Tea ($4.10). Sugar levels, toppings, and ice levels are all customisable as well. Keep an eye out for their seasonal specials too!
Unit number: Plaza I, #01-K3/K4/K5
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6993 5374
Website
KOI The is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Swee Heng 1989 ClassicÂ
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Homegrown bakery Swee Heng 1989 Classic is a great pitstop for your snack or breakfast buys. Try their Taro Salted Egg ($2.20) bun, a combination of mochi, salted egg, and taro. Or get their generously stuffed Pandan Coconut ($2). The latter is literally packed with coconut, and housed in a fluffy pandan bun. They also sell cakes, swiss rolls, doughnuts, and savoury buns too!
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-03/04
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm
Website
Swee Heng 1989 Classic is a halal-certified eatery.
11. Sixth Floor Oyster CakeÂ
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Sixth Floor Oyster Cake began as a home-based business but has since expanded to open a flagship at Northshore Plaza. Their takeaway kiosk will sell freshly handmade and fried Fuzhou Oyster Cakes ($3.70)—great as a snack as you jalan jalan. Their oyster cakes are full of liao, from minced meat to oyster rounds, and spring onions for freshness, so you get a little something with every bite.Â
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-41
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
Website
Sixth Floor Oyster Cake is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. McDonald’s
McDonald’s remains one of the most popular fast food outlets in Singapore, and while they have existing outlets in Punggol, their Northshore opening makes it more convenient for those living in the area. Grab your fave Extra Value Meals, or head down to nab their seasonal specials. If you’re feeling like a snack, their dessert kiosk or a la carte menu will have something for you.
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-30/31
Opening hours: Daily 6:30am to 11:30pm
Website
Mcdonald’s is a halal-certified eatery.
13. Downstairs
Downstairs first opened in Suntec City and gained tons of online attention for their old-school HDB void deck-inspired decor. Come for the nostalgia, and stay for their Taiwanese and zi char fare. This ranges from a unique Lu Rou Mian ($7.50), where the toppings of the Taiwanese braised pork rice are served on QQ you mian noodles, to their crowd favourite Salted Egg Chicken Nasi Lemak ($9), which levels up the local staple with creamy salted egg yolk sauce on crispy chicken.
Read our Downstairs review.
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-22
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 8:30pm
Website
Downstairs is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Song Fa Kway ChapÂ
You may be familiar with the Song Fa name for their popular bak kut teh, but they’ve since expanded to open a new concept, Song Fa Kway Chap. The restaurant debuted in Northshore Plaza, and offers satisfying meals such as the Kway Chap Set for 1 at $7.30+. But if you want the best of both worlds, the eatery also has a Peppery Kway Chap Deluxe Set for 2 ($24.20+). This feeds two people, and serves up the kway in bak kut teh broth, instead of the usual spiced soy gravy. Aside from kway chap, you can find claypot and duck rice here.
Learn more about it in our full Song Fa Kway Chap review.
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-22
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 9pm
Website
Song Fa Kway Chap is not a halal-certified eatery.
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15. Super Wok
Super Wok is known for their grab-and-go zi char dishes, all priced under $10. You can opt for one-dish meals here to dabao and enjoy at home. Their house signature, the Super Sesame Oil Chicken Rice ($6.90), comes highly recommended, but if you’re more Team Noodles, then try their smoky Beef Hor Fun ($8.90). Otherwise, the stall also has some non-traditional wok-fried options, from Korean Spicy Chicken Rice ($7.90), to Homemade Coffee Pork Ribs Rice ($6.90).
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-42
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 9:15pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8699 2100
Website
Super Wok is not a halal-certified eatery.
16. Little Caesars Pizza
Little Caesars Pizza is where it’s at if you want truly affordable pies, as you can get a 12-inch Pepperoni Pizza for only $11.90. If the classic pepperoni and cheese combo is not your jam, then choose from Little Caesars’ other flavours, including their popular 3 Meat Treat ($19.50) and Hula Hawaiian ($17.50). Don’t forget to grab their six-piece Oven Roasted Caesar Wings ($8.60) for the extra protein.
Read our feature news of Little Caesars Pizza to learn more!Â
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-20/21
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 9pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 9pm
Website
Little Caesars Pizza is not a halal-certified eatery.
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17. Hockhua Herbal Tea
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When the weather is hot, a drink from Hockhua Herbal Tea will cool you down for sure. Most drinks here are cheap, with prices no more than $3 unless you get their Antelope Tea ($5). Their Barley Drink ($2.20) is popular amongst parents who want to get a sweet yet healthy drink for their children. You can get their Herbal Tea ($2.20) which has a unique blend of herbs. Here’s a little-known fact: the stall also serves Peach Gum Dessert ($3.50) at a cheaper price than most dessert stalls.Â
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-11
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
Website
Hockhua Herbal Tea is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
18. VS Cafe
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VS Cafe offers an affordable Vietnamese fare with meals under $25 per person. Regulars usually get their Pho Tai Bo Vien ($12.90) which is beef pho with a variety of ingredients: sliced beef, brisket, and beef balls. The eatery also offers Vietnamese dishes that are not found commonly in Singapore such as the Banh Mi Xiu Mai ($7.90). This is essentially a deconstructed banh mi sandwich with a small bowl of Vietnamese stewed meatballs and freshly chopped cucumber, coriander and chilli padi.
Unit number: Plaza II, #02-04
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 9pm
Website
VS Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
19. Well Collective
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From the makers of Botany cafe in Robertson Quay comes Well Collective, a pet-friendly cafe and bar. Their breakfast menu includes Steak and Eggs ($25++) which is a 200g striploin with a choice of scrambled or sunny-side up egg, and their Signature Avo Toast ($19++) with avocado seasoned in their in-house blend of spices. The cafe has affordable alcohol too, as their House Red at happy hour is only $10++ a glass!
Unit number: Plaza II, #02-11/12
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6979 6442
Website
Well Collective is not a halal-certified eatery.
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20. Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang
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Located inside Cantine food court is the Michelin-approved Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang. Â Â Regulars of the food court love their signature Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang ($7.30) while soaking in the sea views from the food court! The stall also offers Hainanese curry rice such as Breaded Prawn Curry Rice ($6.20) which is considered affordable especially because prawn is seen as a premium ingredient.
Unit number: Plaza II, #02-06/07
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9pm
Tel: 8750 5240
Website
Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang is a Muslim-owned eatery.
21. Simply Wrapps
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Inside Decathlon is Simply Wrapps which is known for having huge wraps stuffed with fresh vegetables and meats. They offer customisable salads and wraps but if you can’t make up your mind on what to get, you can try their signature Martian Delight wrap or salad at ($12.70). This comes with roasted mango chicken chutney, and a wasabi mayo dressing, so you just have to choose the veggies! Carnivores can also get their Beef Quesadillas ($5.40) with roast beef, cheddar cheese, hardboiled egg, and some veggies.Â
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-36
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 8772 1638
Website
Simply Wrapps is a halal-certified eatery.
22. Qi Ji
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Qi ji is well-loved by locals as they consistently serve up delicious local dishes without fail. The eatery is famous for its Prawn Popiah ($3.20). Regulars love their crunchy vegetables and affordable prices. If you need something to fill you up, you can get the Nasi Lemak Set 1 ($5.50) which comes with their signature green pandan coconut rice, sambal chilli, sunny-side up egg, chicken luncheon meat, hot dog, and fish fillet.
Unit number: Plaza I, #02-01/02
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
Website
Qi Ji is a halal-certified eatery.
What to eat at Northshore Plaza
The next time you’re wandering around this mall and thinking of where to dine, check out this guide for Northshore Plaza food options. Otherwise, check out our Punggol food guide for legit knife-cut noodles and souffle pancakes. Alternatively, see our list of North-East cafes in Singapore.Â
Address: 407 Northshore Drive, Singapore 820407
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Feature image adapted from @slappycakessg, Grove, @piggweee, @kenxbel.photography and VS Cafe
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