Orchard Gateway food guide
There are plenty of food options in Orchard, but one often overlooked spot is Orchard Gateway, which is directly connected to Somerset MRT Station. The next time you find yourself in town, try one of these best food places at Orchard Gateway, including an Taiwan-famous shaved ice and popular Hunan restaurant.Â
1. Yang Xiao Xian
Cool down from the heat with Yang Xiao Xian‘s milk ice. This is the famous Taiwanese chain’s first foray into Singapore, so there was a fair bit of buzz when they landed on our shores in early March 2023. A must-try is the Super Mango Milk Ice ($28.90), a giant-sized dessert that feeds up to five people. It comes with fluffy mango-flavoured milk ice that melts in the mouth, topped with juicy mango cubes and even more mango syrup.
Unit number: #B1-12
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am to 10pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 9035 6741
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Yang Xiao Xian is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho
Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho was started by a deaf Vietnamese couple; their service staff are hearing-impaired too! You can enjoy affordable Vietnamese food at nett prices here, starting with the classic Sliced Beef Ribeye Pho ($10) and Grilled Pork Banh Mi ($10). Most items are $10 to $12 here, but if you don’t mind spending a little more, opt for the Ribeye Chop ($16) or Beef Ribeye Steak ($16).Â
Read our Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho review.Â
Unit number: #B2-15
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 8:30pm
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Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Nong Geng Ji
Famous Hunan restaurant Nong Geng Ji has an outlet at Orchard Gateway, offering their signature Stir-Fried Pork with Abalone and Chilli ($28.80++). This flavour-packed dish is made with premium black pork, fresh abalone, and peppers. We also recommend the Steamed Egg with Minced Meat ($12.80++) to pair with the heavier dishes, as the steamed egg is a lot lighter on the palate. If you’re heading down in a group, get the Wuchang Steamed Rice with Sweet Potato and Red Dates ($7.90++), featuring a rice pot that feeds about three to four diners.
Read our Nong Geng Ji feature.
Unit number: #B1-13
Opening hours: Mon 11:30am to 3pm, Tue-Sun 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6908 0153
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Nong Geng Ji is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. 4Fingers Crispy Chicken
If you’re tired from all the shopping, make a pitstop at halal fried chicken chain 4Fingers Crispy Chicken for a cheat meal. Treat yourself to the 3 Pcs Chicken Tenders ($11.50), where you can choose between Soy Garlic and Hot flavours. If you don’t want to get your fingers dirty, opt for the Cheesy Chicc Stacks ($12.50) burger instead.Â
Unit number: #01-04/05
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10:30pm
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4Fingers Crispy Chicken is a halal-certified eatery.
5. Nasty Cookie
Homegrown cookie business Nasty Cookie made waves since their launch as a home-based bakery in 2018. The brand is known for their thick and chunky New York-style cookies! Their Nasty Cookie Monster ($6), featuring a chocolate cookie topped with Oreo sprinke, is a bestseller. Other popular flavours include Oh! Smores ($6), Biscoff ($6.50), and Chocolate Chip Sea Salt ($6).
Unit number: #B2-10
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 9:30pm
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Nasty Cookie is a halal-certified eatery.
6. CHAGEE
CHAGEE needs no introduction. It’s arguably the most well-loved tea chain in Singapore, as it sees snaking queues every day. Our favourite drink is the Bo-Ya Jasmine Green Milk Tea ($4.90), a perfect combination of fresh milk and fragrant jasmine tea. If you’d like something sweeter, the Peach Oolong Milk Tea ($4.90) is an equally good choice, while the Da Hong Pao Snow Cap Milk Tea ($6.90) is a special treat that is both sweet and creamy.
Read our CHAGEE feature.
Unit number: #01-18
Opening hours: Mon 9am to 6pm, Tue-Thurs 9am to 10pm, Fri-Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Tel: 9758 0906
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CHAGEE is not a halal-certified eatery.
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7. Saizeriya
For those on a budget, Saizeriya has your back with wallet-friendly offerings. Everything is at nett prices here and is unbelievably cheap—take the Vongole Spicy Tomato for example, which costs $5.90 while the Sirloin Steak is only $12.50—half the price of what you’d usually get elsewhere. For something to share with your dining companions, consider the Black Truffle Mushroom Pizza ($7.90) or a classic Pepperoni ($7.90).
Unit number: #B2-11
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Saizeriya is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Kanshoku Ramen Bar
Image credit: @kanshokuramen
Casual ramen joint Kanshoku Ramen Bar is said to be one of the pioneers of the truffle ramen trend, so you should definitely try their Signature Truffle Ramen ($16.90++) or Truffle Uni Ramen ($28.90++). Both noodle dishes are said to boast a discernible truffle aroma. Otherwise, their Black Garlic Ramen ($15.50++) is a popular alternative for a punchy, garlicky flavour. Zhng up your ramen with optional toppings, such as Ramen Egg ($2.50++) and Charshu ($46+).
Unit number: #01-06
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6384 4770
Website
Kanshoku Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Supply & Demand
Image credit: @supplydemandsin
Popular casual Italian chain Supply & Demand offers hearty pizzas, pastas, fusion dishes, and alcoholic drinks, at wallet-friendly prices. Go for their freshly made thin-crust pizza in flavours such as Quattro Stagioni, inspired by the four seasons. This sharing-worthy pizza comes with artichoke, mushrooms, gammon ham, olives and more. Other popular options include Beef Pepperoni and Spicy Pork Salami. The Italian-style pizzas are priced at $25++ for a regular nine-inch size and $29++ for the large 13-inch portion.
Unit number: #02-13/14
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am to 4pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6702 6218
Website
Supply & Demand is not a halal certfied eatery.
10. Chan Susu 1994
Image credit: @icepeachbagel
Besides Yang Xiao Xian, another dessert spot to check out is Chan Susu 1994. This China-famous dessert brand has been around since 1994, with over 20 items on the menu to choose from. If you can’t decide, go straight for the Handmade Lava Taro Balls Grand Bowl ($8.90), starring black glutinous rice, taro balls, taro paste, red bean, peach raisin and more. For something simpler, a warm bowl of Pistachio Paste ($8.60) or Signature Mango Pomelo Sago ($7.60) should do the trick.
Unit number: #01-10
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
Website
Chan Susu 1994 is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to eat at Orchard Gateway
We hope this Orchard Gateway food guide will help you get some inspiration on what to eat the next time you’re in Orchard or Somerset.
For more food in town, read our Orchard Central food guide. We also have an Orchard Road cafe guide for all-day brunch, French-Japanese desserts and more.
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