Easties are blessed with a plethora of delicious food all around the neighbourhood. In this guide, we’ve compiled the 12 best food places at Tampines 1, so you don’t have to worry about where to eat if you happen to be in the mall!
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After some renovation work, Tampines 1’s basement has reopened with a slew of exciting kiosks, including the famous Mister Donut! The popular Japanese chain is most famous for their Pon De Ring ($2.30) doughnut, made with tapioca flour for a mochi-like texture. Get these in flavours such as Chocolate ($2.50) and Strawberry ($2.50). Alternatively, get their Chocolate Fashion ($2.50), starring a cookie-like doughnut with chocolate glaze on one end.
Read our Mister Donut review.
Unit: B1-K6
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Mister Donut is not a halal-certified eatery.
Get your protein fix at S.O.S Chicken, a relatively new addition to Tampines 1. The restaurant specialises in charcoal-grilled chicken, where each bird is brined for over 12 hours, then slow-roasted over charcoal before it reaches your table. We recommend the Half Chicken ($9.90++) for solo diners, and the Whole Chicken ($17.90++) if you’re sharing. Pair your meat with their wide range of sauces at $2++ each, including Mushroom Cream, Sambal Ijo, Butter Chicken, and Spicy Mala.
Read our S.O.S Chicken review.
Unit: 01-21/22/23
Opening hours: Sun-Wed 11am to 10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6258 1836
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S.O.S Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery.
Cult favourite coffee chain Luckin Coffee has an outlet in Tampines 1, so you can grab a caffeinated pick-me-up while you’re here. If you’re new to Luckin, download their app and get your first coffee at just $0.99! Otherwise, the brand frequently rolls out discount vouchers for regular app members too. A must-try is their Coconut Latte ($8), where creamy and velvety coconut milk is paired with strong espresso. Otherwise, purists can go for the Hambella Americano ($7) from Luckin Coffee’s premium Single Origin Espresso (SOE) series.
Read our Luckin Coffee Tampines feature!
Unit: 01-17/18
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
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Luckin Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Homegrown bakery fieldnotes has also recently opened a takeaway-only shop in Basement 1 of the mall. They’re popular for their range of cakes and tarts, specifically the Honey Yuzu Slice ($9.27) and Mango Yuzu Slice ($9.27), both light enough for breakfast or tea break. There’s also the Strawberry Yuzu Tart ($9.70), which comprises a sweet and buttery tart base with vanilla chiffon, strawberry cream, and tangy yuzu curd, finished with fresh strawberries.
Unit: B1-K10
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
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fieldnotes is not a halal-certified eatery.
Bubble tea fans, take note: Wanpo Tea Shop, a popular bubble tea shop from Taiwan, has set up shop in Tampines 1. A best-seller is the Custard Boba Milk Tea ($5.90), where milk tea is combined with smooth custard cream and pearls for a pleasant mix of textures. For something more refreshing, order the Mango Pomelo Sago ($6.80), a twist of the popular Hong Kong dessert that combines fresh mango and pomelo with milk and bouncy sago.
Unit: B1-K2
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9:30pm
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Wanpo Tea Shop is not a halal-certified eatery.
For fresh and affordable udon in the East, look no further than Haruyama Udon, tucked away in the basement of Tampines 1. They offer the TikTok-viral Tenzaru ($16++), where cold Himokawa udon sheets come with two dipping sauces and a side of tempura. We preferred the Spicy Basil Chicken ($16++) instead, which came with springy Hoto udon and minced chicken spiked with Thai basil, topped with an onsen egg. Otherwise, those who love dry noodles can consider the Ebi Yaki Udon ($16++), featuring stir-fried Sanuki udon.
Read our Haruyama Udon review.
Unit: B1-09
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Haruyama Udon is pending halal certification.
You can get your warabimochi cravings sorted at 108 Matcha Saro, a popular dessert chain from Hokkaido that first opened at Suntec City in 2019. Their Matcha Warabimochi ($14.20), prepared with Uji matcha powder, is a must-try. Alternatively, the mixed box of Kinako and Matcha Warabimochi ($15.20) is a great alternative for sharing.
This Tampines outlet has dine-in seating too, with a whole slew of savoury mains such as Black Truffle Carbonara ($11.80++), along with dessert parfaits and pancakes.
Unit: 02-K1
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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108 Matcha Saro is not a halal-certified eatery.
For Japanese rice bowls that won’t break the bank, head to Aburi-EN. Their Aburi Mentaiko Kaisen Bara Chirashi ($19.90++) is a must-order, starring short-grain rice topped with diced tuna, salmon, and swordfish, finished with torched mentaiko mayo. If you don’t enjoy sashimi, get their Truffle Roast Wagyu Don ($19.90++) instead, where pearl rice comes with a generous portion of Australian roast Wagyu slices, truffle paste, shimeji mushrooms, and a runny onsen egg.
Read our Aburi-EN review!
Unit: 01-24/25/26
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Aburi-EN is not a halal eatery.
Japanese chain Sushiro is known for their wide assortment of fresh and affordable sushi. The conveyor belt restaurant lets you choose from a roving range of sushi, sashimi, and sides. You can look forward to seasonal specials including Yangnyeom Style Shrimp Wrap ($2.30++) and Hokkaido Surf Clam ($4.90++), alongside mainstays such as Assorted Sashimi ($9.90++) and Tsujiri Matcha Parfait ($6.50++) for dessert.
Unit: 02-15/16/17
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Sushiro is not a halal-certified eatery.
Tanyu, a popular franchise from Shenzhen, has multiple outlets across the island, including Parkway Parade and Tampines 1. A must-order is their signature Grilled Fish with Fresh Green Pepper ($52.50++), where a grilled fish is soaked in a green pepper-infused broth. Otherwise, the Garlic Limbo Fish ($55.50++) will impress with its tender texture and generous amounts of fried garlic. Don’t forget to order a side of Tanyu Cheese Spring Roll ($6.80++) too, which makes the perfect pairing with your grilled fish!
Unit: 04-06/07/08
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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Tanyu is not a halal-certified eatery.
ICYMI: Jamba has launched a kiosk at Level 2 of the mall! The American smoothie brand first arrived on our shores at Changi Airport Terminal 1 in July 2023, before opening a second outlet at Wisma Atria. Popular picks include Caribbean Passion (from $7.90), where passionfruit-mango juice is blended with orange sherbet, strawberry, and peach. Their signature Mango-A-Go-Go (from $7.90), featuring pineapple sherbet and mango, is another must-try. Alternatively, for something more decadent, try their Peanut Butter Moo’d (from $7.90), which combines peanut butter, chocolate Moo’d powder – which is Jamba’s in-house dairy base, frozen vanilla yoghurt, and low fat milk.
Read our Jamba feature.
Unit: 02-K1/K2
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
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Jamba is not a halal-certified eatery.
New in: Hawkers’ Street has opened at Tampines 1! The sprawling food court is home to famous hawker names, including Michelin Bib Gourmand stall Tai Wah Pork Noodle, which sells popular Pork Noodle (from $5) AKA bak chor mee. There’s also Koung’s Wan Tan Mee, offering their Dry Wanton Mee ($5.90): springy egg noodles tossed in a chilli sauce and lard mix, topped with char siew. Chicken rice fans can also visit Michelin-approved Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice for their Duo Chicken Rice Set ($8.50), which comprises fragrant chicken rice, white and roasted chicken, and bok choy.
Unit: 05-05/06/07
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
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Hawkers’ Street is not a halal-certified eatery.
With its convenient location right next to Tampines MRT Station, Tampines 1 is a must-visit if you’re an Eastie looking for good food in the area!
For more food nearby, check out our White Sands Mall food guide. Alternatively, we’ve got our Tampines hawker food guide for more affordable options in the area.
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