Save this list for the next time you’re in town and looking for good food. From loaded chirashi donburi to famous cinnamon rolls, here’s our Raffles City food guide for the best places to eat in the City Hall mall!
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For legit Sichuan cuisine at Raffles City, visit Wo Wo Dian. This famous Chinese restaurant, which has been around for over 130 years, is known for their traditional meat buns and rice noodles.
You won’t go wrong with their Traditional Pork Buns ($8.90++) and Traditional Sauced Pork Buns ($7.90++), made with sourdough for better flavour and structure. Their Classic Chicken Broth Rice Noodles ($14.90++), is equally popular, featuring silky rice noodles from Mianyang, loaded with chicken, kelp, and chickpeas.
Read our Wo Wo Dian review.
Unit: #B1-13/14/15
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9pm
Tel: 6513 5598
Wo Wo Dian is not a halal-certified eatery.
Melbourne-famous Thai dessert cafe Homm has just landed on our shores! You’ll find a good assortment of trendy desserts in Asian-inspired flavours such as Thai tea and taro.
Their most popular item is the Thai Tea Avalanche Bingsu ($19.80++), featuring Thai milk tea shaved ice served with whipped cheese, buttery crumble, and a scoop of Thai tea gelato. There’s also extra Thai tea sauce and grass jelly on the side, so you can add on as much as you wish. Another hot favourite is Homm’s Taro Bingsu ($19.80++), where yam bingsu is paired with fresh coconut, handmade pumpkin pearls, and a salted coconut sauce on the side for extra creaminess.
Read our Homm Dessert review!
Unit: #B1-12
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 10pm
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Homm Dessert is not a halal-certified eatery.
Casa Vostra is another new addition to Raffles City, having opened in July 2024. The Italian restaurant is headed by Chef Antonio, who is also behind popular pizzeria La Bottega Enoteca. Fans can look forward to their signature slow-fermented Newpolitan pizzas and handmade pasta here.
We recommend the Crab Tagliatelle ($26++), which comes with a generous serving of tender crab flesh, tomato confit, and a flavourful sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and butter. Alternatively, the Tartufo e Funghi ($28++) is another great pick for sharing; this pizza comes with fresh black truffle, mushrooms, and truffle oil, atop a white base made with two Italian cheeses: Fior di latte, a milder cheese, and Taleggio, which is sharper and tangier.
Read our Casa Vostra review!
Unit: #01-49/50/51
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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Casa Vostra is not a halal-certified eatery.
For wallet-friendly Japanese rice bowls and sides, look no further than Omote, located at Basement 1 of Raffles City. The popular restaurant chain has come a long way, since starting as a small and cosy eatery at Thomson Plaza. They’ve now got three outlets, as well as a new udon concept, Umai Artisanal Udon Bar.
You won’t go wrong with their signature bara chirashi bowls, available in flavours such as Omote Chirashi ($17.80++), Salmon Booster Chirashi ($25.80++), and Tamago Mentai Chirashi ($21.80++). The latter comes loaded with fresh salmon chunks, tuna, mentaiko tamago and prawns, as well as a healthy dose of ikura for pops of umami. Those who don’t eat raw dishes can opt for their Grilled Salmon Teriyaki Don ($28.80++) or Unagi Kabayaki Don ($25.80++) instead!
Check out our Omote review.
Unit: #B1-44C
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
Tel: 9899 3670
Website
Omote is not a halal-certified eatery.
Get your breakfast cravings sorted at Surrey Hills Grocer‘s Raffles City cafe, which boasts an outlet-exclusive menu created in collaboration with MasterChef Singapore Season Two winner Derek Cheong.
Tuck into all-day brunch fare such as Crab Avo ($28++), where toasted sourdough is paired with house-made guacamole, kombu crab mayo, ikura, and creamy scrambled egg. If you’d like more protein, order the Barramundi ($38++), featuring fresh barramundi from the cafe’s Pasir Ris farm, brined and seared still crispy on the outside. The fish is then served in a lightly spiced coconut broth with burnt cauliflower and quinoa. Don’t miss out on their desserts too, created by ex-Antoinette chef-owner Pang Kok Keong!
Read our Surrey Hills feature.
Unit: #03-42
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Surrey Hills Grocer is not a halal-certified eatery
Bookmark Mensho Tokyo for your next celebration; this famous ramen restaurant brand, headed by Chef Tomoharu Shono currently with 18 outlets worldwide. Here’s why you should visit them: Their San Francisco outlet was featured in the Michelin Guide, and they’ve also earned multiple awards such as Tokyo Ramen Of The Year!
We recommend the Signature Toripaitan ($28++), where house-made wheat noodles are served in a rich and creamy chicken broth, alongside A5 Wagyu, smoked pork, duck, and chicken chashu. Alternatively, if you don’t mind splurging, order the A5 Wagyu Shoyu Aburasoba Ramen ($41++), a dry noodle dish starring two types of Miyazaki A5 Wagyu. Here, ramen noodles are tossed in a sauce prepared with organic Kioke wood barrel-aged shoyu.
Check out our Mensho Tokyo review.
Unit: #03-43
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8380 8467
Website
Mensho Tokyo is not a halal-certified eatery.
Another date night-worthy spot to check out is MoVida, located right next to Mensho Tokyo. FYI, this tapas restaurant, which hails from Melbourne, collaborated with Surrey Hills Grocer Holland Village earlier this year!
Try their Paella De Señorito ($75++) AKA “Gentlemen’s Paella”, loaded with smoked prawns, calamari, and barramundi chunks. Each serving feeds three to four diners. Another crowd favourite is the Cecina ($32++), an award-winning dish back at the OG Melbourne restaurant. You get air-cured Wagyu atop truffle potato foam and poached egg, which you’re supposed to break into for extra richness and creaminess. Don’t leave without trying their desserts, too. We loved their Churros Con Chocolate ($12++) and Flan ($12++): Spanish cream caramel with spiced pastries.
Read our MoVida review!
Unit: #03-43
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
Tel: 8380 8509
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MoVida Singapore is not a halal-certified eatery.
New kid on the block Go Ba specialises in fresh fruit teas, smoothies, and bubble teas made with top-quality ingredients. The brand, also known as 果霸茶, has over 15 outlets in Taiwan!
For a refreshing treat on a hot day, you won’t wrong with their best-selling Dragon Fruit Honey Lemon Juice ($6.20), made with fresh purple dragon fruit juice, honey, and lemon. Otherwise, their Summer Mango Smoothie ($6.80), topped with milk foam, is another popular pick. Go Ba also offers the classic Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea ($5.20), as well as lesser-seen flavours such as Beauty Lychee Milk Tea ($3).
Read our Go Ba review.
Unit: #B1-69
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
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Go Ba is not a halal-certified eatery.
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu is said to be Japan’s largest gyukatsu specialty restaurant—the famous beef cutlet chain boasts over 70 outlets worldwide! The restaurant prides itself on its high-quality beef cuts, deep-fried to a perfect medium rare. Their koromo batter is made with a traditional Japanese method, so each cutlet offers a light yet satisfying crunch.
Order the Sirloin and Beef Tongue Gyukatsu Zen ($32++), which comes with two cuts of beef: sirloin and tongue. Each set comes with rice, an egg for dipping your meats into, and a bowl of miso soup. If you’re in the mood to splurge, consider the premium A5 Miyazaki Sirloin Gyukatsu Zen ($55++), which impresses with its meltingly tender middle and crispy exterior. They also have a Seafood Katsu Zen ($32++) for those who don’t eat beef.
Read our Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu review!
Unit: #B1-63/64
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI: Famous American cinnamon roll brand Cinnabon is now at Raffles City and ION Orchard! For the uninitiated, the chain currently has over 1,200 outlets worldwide, across 48 countries.
If it’s your first time here, try their Big Classic Cinnabon ($6.80), featuring a sweet-sticky glaze made with Makara cinnamon, and a rich cheese frosting. Each bun is said to be fluffy and moist, with a gooey middle. For more textural variety, we recommend their Caramel PecanBon ($7.60) doused in caramel frosting and crunchy pecan nuts. Those who want a smaller treat can opt for the Minibon instead, in variants such as Mini Classic Bon ($4.30) and Mini Biscoff Cookie Butterbon ($4.80)
Read our Cinnabon review.
Unit: #B1-60
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 10 am to 8pm, Fri-Sat 10am to 8:30pm
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Cinnabon is a halal-certified eatery.
Kenangan Coffee, Indonesia’s beloved coffee chain, has set up shop at Basement 1 of Raffles City. The popular chain, which has over 850 locations across Southeast Asia, is also halal-certified!
Cool down with their best-selling Ice Avocado Coffee (from $6.50), a creamy blend of avocado, milk, and espresso. The chain also has classic coffee drinks such as Hot Creamy Latte (from $4.90) and their signature Kenangan Latte (from $4.90), infused black aren, which boasts a caramel-molasses flavour. If you’re trying to stay off coffee, try their range of teas, including the refreshing Ice Shaken Strawberry Tea (from $4.50).
Check out our Kenangan Coffee feature!
Unit: #B1-K10
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 10pm
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Kenangan Coffee is a halal-certified eatery.
Renowned Japanese chain Tori Sanwa, which hails from Nagoya, can also be found on Basement 1 of Raffles City. In case you didn’t know, the restaurant specialises in chicken dishes, including their famous oyako don and chicken kaarage.
Their basic Oyako Don will set you back $12.90++, but we recommend going one-up with their Aburi Oyako Don ($14.90++) instead. You get a generous portion of Japanese rice blanketed by silky-soft egg cooked with dashi and onions, alongside torched chicken chunks. Alternatively, order their Chicken Teriyaki Hitsumabushi ($15.90++), which swaps out eel for teriyaki chicken. You also get some dashi on the side to pour over the rice if you’d like to balance out the salty flavours.
Read our Tori Sanwa review.
Unit: #B1-75
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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Tori Sanwa is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you work near City Hall, you can make a pitstop at Brotherbird Bakehouse’s Raffles City kiosk for a pastry break. Here, a new batch of croissants are baked one-site every hour, so you’re getting them at their freshest state.
The menu changes occasionally, with around 15 croissant flavours each time. Mainstays include Rocher Croissant ($5.60), stuffed with hazelnut chocolate and half-dipped in a dark chocolate glaze, and Lemon Meringue Croissant ($5.50)—buttery croissant filled with a house-made lemon curd filling, topped with torched meringue. For the full list of flavours and monthly specials, check out Brotherbird Bakehouse’s website.
Check out our Brotherbird Bakehouse feature!
Unit: #B1-67
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Website
Brotherbird Bakehouse is not a halal-certified eatery.
Cafe & Meal Muji, AKA Muji Cafe, is another great option for a quick, fuss-free meal at Raffles City. Fill up with hearty mains including the Pork Katsu Donburi ($16.80), starring the cafe’s signature 16 Grain Rice topped with a slab of deep-fried pork cutlet drizzled with mayo, served with an onsen egg and a side salad. They also offer deli set meals priced from $14.80, where you get to pick your toppings cai fan-style.
For something less filling, get the Soy-Sansho French Fries ($6.90) to share. This Singapore-exclusive snack features crispy fries topped with Japanese shoyu powder, sansho pepper, and parmesan cheese for added umami.
Read our Muji Cafe feature.
Unit: #02-20/22
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 8:30pm
Tel: 6264 4189
Website
Cafe & Meal Muji is not a halal-certified eatery.
Bubble tea fans, heads up: Chagee has returned to Singapore! You can find the beloved chain at Raffles City, serving up their cult favourite beverages and all-new cake menu. If it’s your first time here, you won’t go wrong with the Jasmine Green Milk Tea (from $4.90), which boasts a delicate floral aroma and smooth tea-infused milky base. Other best-sellers include Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea (from $5.20) and Da Hong Pao Milk Tea (from $4.90).
While you’re there, get the Floral Osmanthus Pandan Cake ($7.20), perfect for tea break. This cake features a fluffy pandan sponge layered with a light osmanthus and honey cream, topped with edible osmanthus flower petals. For something more tea-centric, we recommend their Aromatic Jasmine Green Tea Genmaicha Cake ($7.20), a creamy mousse cake with fragrant green tea notes.
Check out our Chagee feature.
Unit: #01-15
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 10pm
Website
Chagee is not a halal-certified eatery, but they use no pork or lard.
Din Tai Fung is one of our go-top places for a quick yet delicious meal. Good news: You can get their viral chocolate xiao long bao here at their Raffles City outlet!
The Mama Mochi Chocolate Xiao Long Bao ($12.80++ for six/$15.80++ for 10) is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. These piping hot XLB comes with a molten chocolate filling that’s rich and not too cloying. To best enjoy them, get a side of their house-made Sea Salt Cream ($3++) for dipping! Else, if you prefer savoury fare, satiate your hunger with Din Tai Fung’s range of fried rice, noodles, and pork XLB.
Unit: #B1 – 08
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 9:15pm
Tel: 6336 6369
Website
Din Tai Fung is not a halal-certified eatery.
Poulet is well-loved for their halal French-style roast chicken that doesn’t break the bank. Their Half Roast Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce ($17.90++) is a must-try; the bird is brined overnight, then slow-cooked over a flame, so you get meat that’s consistently succulent and tender.
If you’re in the mood for noods, check out their selection of pasta mains, with highlights such as Creamy Beef Oxtail Pasta with Caramelised Onion ($18.90++): al dente tagliatelle pasta strands in a creamy sauce, topped with juicy beef strips. Poulet also offers a small range of house-made pot pies and grilled meats, so there’s something for everyone here!
Unit: #B1-65/66
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6336 3119
Website
Poulet is a halal-certified eatery.
Putien, which specialises in home-style Fujian cuisine, recently made waves online for their nett prices and $25 breakfast buffet. Visit their Raffles City restaurant for wallet-friendly sharing plates, including their signature Red Mushroom Seafood Lor Mee ($18.80), which is prepared with 13 ingredients, including red mushrooms and fresh clams. Other noteworthy picks include Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychee ($16.80) and Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon ($12.80).
Don’t miss out on their seasonal specials, too. Last year, we tried and loved their Duotou clams, which were prepared in a myriad of ways: steamed, salt-baked, stir-fried and more.
Unit: #02-18
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm
Tel: 6336 2184
Website
Putien is not a halal-certified eatery.
Get your caffeine fix at homegrown coffee brand TAG Espresso‘s kiosk at Raffles City. Prices at start at $4.50 for a hot Espresso, but they also have other flavoured coffee options such as Macadamia Latte (from $7) and Mint Latte ($7.50++), which comes with a faint peppermint fragrance.
If you love pandan, order their Kaya Pandan Latte ($9.50++), a layered drink featuring pandan essence, double espresso, and a creamy and fragrant kaya topping. Before you leave, stock up on their instant espresso capsules, made with 100% roasted Arabica beans. These coffee grounds dissolve in cold liquids easily, so you can recreate a latte without much effort at home!
Address: #B1-49
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 8:30pm, Sat 10am to 8:30pm
Website
Tag Espresso is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @bluebottle
While not exactly an eatery, Blue Bottle Coffee is worth a mention when talking about Raffles City food spots. Afterall, this marks the cult coffee brand’s first overseas opening! The limited-time pop-up stcoks merch including the chain’s famous Craft Instant Espresso, NOLA Craft Instant Coffee Blend, and ceremonial grade, stone-milled matcha from Uji, Japan. You can also shop their drinkware and other coffee-drinking accessories, as well as a Singapore-exclusive reversible tote bag here.
Image credit: @bluebottle
That’s not all: You can also look forward to coffee workshops and seminars held from now till 19 November 2024. Apart from coffee classes, the brand also has festive drops that are perfect for gifts, including the Holiday Claska Mug ($33), a brown mug bearing Blue Bottle Coffee’s iconic logo.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #01-01, Raffles City, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: TBD
Website
Raffles City is brimming with lots of new and exciting eateries, ranging from famous Japanese ramen to IG-worthy Thai bingsu. Now you know where to dine the next time you’re at City Hall MRT Station!
For more food in the area, read our Marina Square food guide!
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