5 Must-Try Eateries At The Centrepoint—Grilled Chicken K-BBQ, Famous Sichuan Boiled Fish And More

What to eat at The Centrepoint

With Orchard Road packed to the brim with dining options, it takes something special to rise above the crowd. The Centrepoint has done just that, rolling out three exciting new eateries while still flying the flag for a few low-key favourites that deserve more love.

Here’s where to dine at The Centrepoint the next time you find yourself hungry along Orchard Road.

1. Fore Coffee

Orchard Road has no shortage of coffee spots, but it’s worth breaking out of your usual haunts when a name like Fore Coffee hits the scene. Hailing from Indonesia, the innovative and sustainable coffee brand has opened several outlets across our city in the past year, with their latest being at The Centrepoint.

For those unfamiliar with Fore Coffee, here’s what to expect: their drinks are crafted using 100% high-grade Arabica beans sourced from local plantations across some of Indonesia’s most renowned coffee-growing regions. While you can get lattes here, we recommend diving into their flavoured signatures.

The Butterscotch Sea Salt Latte (from $5.50) is a menu signature for a reason, featuring a sweet and mellow butterscotch syrup, topped with sea salt cream and a caramel crumble. The Toffee Pistachio Latte ($6) is another tried-and-true combo, where notes of honeyed toffee and nutty pistachio stand out. If you prefer stronger coffees, go for the Americano Salted Pistachio ($5). Else, matcha girlies will be happy to know Fore Coffee offers the Japanese green tea on its menu too, found in fun lattes like the Matcha Butter Salt Cream ($5.50).

Unit number: #01-105
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8227 7127
Website
Fore Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.

2. So Do Fun

So Do Fun, an award-winning Sichuan restaurant chain with over 100 outlets across China, is a fairly new entrant in Singapore’s dining scene. Known for its bold, unapologetic flavours, the casual restaurant brings a taste of Chengdu’s fiery food culture to our shores with their famed boiled fish dishes and other spicy Sichuan classics. Plus, they serve live fish and frogs, so you can ensure your orders are as fresh as can be.

Naturally, the signature Boiled Live Fish In Spicy Broth (from $29.80++) is a must-order. Tender slices of fresh fish are served in a mouth-watering broth loaded with Sichuan peppercorns, dried chillies, and spices that deliver both heat and that moreish numbing sensation. This, with a bowl of rice, hits the spot any day.

Another comforting dish on the menu is the Chengdu Mapo Tofu ($11.80++), with silky tofu and minced meat swimming in a spicy meat sauce. Seafood lovers should zoom in on the punchy Grilled Prawns With Vermicelli And Minced Garlic ($18.80++), perfumed with wok hei, while spice fiends can double down by ordering the Stir-Fried Pork With Chilli Peppers ($17.80++) or Tender Frog with Pickled Peppers ($22.80++).

Unit number: #B1-17
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6298 7572
Website
So Do Fun is not a halal-certified eatery.

3. Song Gye Ok

When you think of K-BBQ, grilling beef and pork come to mind. Not at Song Gye Ok, though—this Korean barbecue restaurant flips the script by putting chicken front and centre. Dubbed the most popular chicken K-BBQ spot in its native Seoul, Song Gye Ok has recently expanded to Singapore, with its latest opening at The Centrepoint.

The highlight here is the SGO Signature Platter ($98++), a generous spread of lesser-seen parts, including chicken neck fillet, heart, gizzard, soft bone, thigh, and tenders, all grilled tableside and paired with a variety of house-made condiments.

The a la carte selection on the menu is equally as interesting, from the Bibim Noodles ($24++), a cold noodle dish tossed with pickled vegetables and a sweet-and-spicy gochugaru sauce, to the Grilled Rice Ball ($8++), a lightly torched take on the popular jumeokbap side.

While it might be tempting to get soju to pair with your meal, Song Gye Ok offers a medley of house-made cocktails to cut through the richness of the barbecue. The Earl Grey Highball ($16++) was our top pick—a floral, refreshing thirst-quencher to pair with the grilled meat.

Unit number: #02-53/54
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 8088 2035
Website
Song Gye Ok is not a halal-certified eatery, but uses no pork and no lard.

4. Misato

Misato isn’t new, but regardless, it deserves a spot on your radar. This Japanese food gem is all about hearty dishes made with ingredients flown in from the Land of the Rising Sun, so you can expect flavours that stay true to tradition. Additionally, prices are kept affordable here, so quality doesn’t mean a drain on your wallet.

There’s a lot to love on the menu, but one of our top picks has to be the Misato Ebi Donburi ($21.90++). Here, live tiger prawns are battered and deep-fried till golden brown, while still juicy within. This is served alongside a runny omelette topped with tobiko and ikura roe, over pearl grain Japanese rice lightly flavoured with a dashi-based sauce. Another seafood option that really hits the spot is the Seafood Kaminabe Set ($24.90++), a comforting personal hotpot brimming with fresh tiger prawns and Norwegian salmon, gently cooked in a light, savoury broth that lets the natural sweetness of the seafood shine.

Round off the meal with their Handmade Gyoza ($10.90++), served with a generous amount of crunchy “skirt”. No meal at Misato is complete without dessert, so order a portion of the Sanshoku Warabi Mochi ($11.90++), made by hand via a two-hour-long process with high-grade matcha powder from Nara.

Unit number: #01-33E
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: 6235 2822
Website
Misato is not a halal-certified eatery.

5. The Dim Sum Place

The Dim Sum Place earns extra points for being both affordable and halal-certified, making it a rare find for those craving dim sum without pork or lard. This casual eatery is known for its handmade offerings, where familiar Cantonese staples are given thoughtful halal-friendly adaptations alongside a few creative twists.

On the menu, you’ll find savoury staples such as Steamed Chicken Siew Mai With Shrimp and Crystal Shrimp Dumpling as well as the perennial sweet fave, Molten Salted Egg Custard Buns. Each costs $6.90++.

The X.O Sauce Carrot Cake ($11.90++) is another winner, starring crispy fried cubes of carrot cake and a smoky X.O sauce dip. Also try the Peking Duck Wrap ($16.90++), ideal for those who want a taste of the Cantonese classic without committing to a whole Peking duck.

The Dim Sum Place also offers heartier dishes that round out a satisfying meal. The Aromatic Garlic Fried Rice ($14.90++), for instance, comes topped with an onsen egg, while the Signature Fried Bee Hoon ($13.90++) is generously stir-fried with shrimp and topped with roasted duck meat.

Unit number: #B1-07
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sun 10am to 10pm
Website
The Dim Sum Place is a halal-certified eatery.

Best places to eat at The Centrepoint

With an ever-growing mix of new openings and trusted favourites, The Centrepoint proves there’s more to dining here than just the usual mall fare. Beyond the eateries we’ve mentioned, the Orchard Road hotspot has a slew of other F&B options to suit all cravings and occasions, making it a convenient one-stop destination any time your stomach starts to growl when you’re in town.