Best food places at The Woodleigh Mall
I like leading a simple and chill life━this means occasional visits to the grocery store or window shopping at the mall. If you’re anything like me and live in the North-East, The Woodleigh Mall is the ideal spot, whether it’s for grocery shopping or a good meal out. We’ve compiled a list of the best eateries at The Woodleigh Mall so you don’t have to go through the hassle of researching.
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1. San.wich
If you’re grabbing a quick meal that’s wallet-friendly and nutritious, check out San.wich’s freshly made sandwiches. The super chio bread offered here is baked daily with natural ingredients such as pumpkin, beetroot, and sweet potato, giving them their multi-coloured hues. Get their signature sandwich, the Soy Garlic Chicken Cutlet And Cheese With Egg ($3.20) or other variations, including Tuna Egg Mayo ($3) and Fish Fillet With Egg ($3).
They even have sweet sandwiches that mainly feature a variety of fruits and lots of cream, so check those out if you prefer sweet to savoury.
Unit: #B1-K14
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 10pm
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San.wich is a halal-certified eatery.
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2. FairPrice Finest
While it does sound uncommon to dine at a supermarket, this mall’s FairPrice Finest outlet is open 24 hours a day. Check out crowd favourite drinks from local coffeehouse Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee such as an Intense White ($5.10) or Double Espesso ($4). You can even have these with fresh bakes, including a Butter Croissant (TBD) from The Bakehaus, a popular homegrown bakery.
Additionally, you can also head to different counters located in the store, where you can pick up ready-to-eat meats, bento, and fresh seafood that can be cooked for you on the spot. There’s even a bar where you can have alcoholic drinks to go with their customisable cheese platters.
Address: #B1-32/33
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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FairPrice Finest is not a halal-certified grocer.
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3. Bulgogi Syo
Bulgogi Syo, a popular K-BBQ eatery, is founded by the same people behind Seorae. They take things to the next level with their three-step grilling process, where cuts of meat are seared, torched, and then flambéed at your tableside.
A tasty choice is their Duroc Pork Belly ($19.90++) that’s spicy with a good meat-to-fat ratio. All their meats come with savoury seaweed rice. If you prefer classic Korean dishes, go for their Jjajangmyeon ($12.90++), which features springy noodles doused in a rich black bean sauce, and topped with a hard-boiled egg.
Read our Bulgogi Syo review.
Unit: #01-33/34
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 9880 9729
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Bulgogi Syo is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Hollin
Taiwanese bubble tea brand Hollin is known for their unique pearl flavours and drinks. Their flavoured pearls are handmade daily without added preservatives and food colouring, and they even have a specially curated list of freshly brewed tea. Try out their highly raved signature series of Rock Salt Macchiato drinks. These boast savoury and creamy foam atop iced tea. Options include Shizouka Matcha R.S.M ($5/$6) and fragrant Black Tea R.S.M. ($4/$5) that’s said to be well-balanced.
Alternatively, you can also go for refreshing and fruity options such as Lychee Yakult ($5.40/$6.40) or Pink Guava Green Tea ($3.90/$4.90). Top up an additional $1.20 for chewy handmade pearls such as Cocoa, Osmanthus, Rock Salt, Peach, and Honey. The pearl flavours are rotated on a daily basis, except the honey option.
Unit: #01-56
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6517 9611
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Hollin is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Qin Ji Rougamo
Qin Ji Rougamo is a famous Chinese chain from China. They’re known for offering tasty street food, including rougamo AKA hefty Chinese burgers that are crispy and packed with a savoury filling. Go straight for the Qin Ji Pork Rougamo ($5.80) that sees a baked pastry stuffed with juicy, tender shredded pork.
They also have other tasty flavours such as Cumin Pork Rougamo ($5.80) that’s aromatic and nutty, Black Pepper Beef ($5.80), and a simple, plain Crispy Rougamo ($3). Otherwise, if you’re feeling a noodle dish, try the Cold Noodles Skin ($6.50) or the Sour & Spicy (Potato Noodle) With Minced Pork ($7.80), boasting a tangy-spicy broth.
Read our Qin Ji Rougamo feature.
Unit: #B1-K35/K36
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am to 10pm
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Qin Ji Rougamo is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Tiong Bahru Bakery
Tiong Bahru Bakery is a popular homegrown cafe known for their fresh bakes that are French-inspired with a local twist. If you’re spoilt for choice, try the Roast Beef Croissant ($12.60++) that sees a flaky and buttery croissant sandwiching roasted beef slices, caramelised onions, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and a mustard spread. Or go for a classic choice, the Kouign Amann ($5.80++) that’s a sweet and super-rich pastry.
Drinks-wise, order a cup of Magic ($5.70++) that’s prepared with coffee beans sourced from local coffeehouse Common Man Coffee Roasters, topped with steamed milk. For a non-coffee option, opt for the Iced Hojicha Latte (from $6.20++) instead.
Unit: #02-47
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 7pm
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Tiong Bahru Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Beans.factory
Beans.factory is a popular dessert cafe that originated from Malaysia. Though the desserts here may seem pricier than their mall counterparts, their desserts come in generous servings to make your money’s worth. If you’re unsure of what to get, go straight for their Beans.Factory Signature Tau Fu Fah ($8.90) that boasts taro balls, peach gum, and grass jelly.
Alternatively, customise your dessert by choosing a base such as Tau Fu Fah, AKA their signature silky beancurd, Grass Jelly, Black Sesame Shave Ice, and Matcha Shave Ice. For some of the base offerings, you can opt to have them hot or cold.
Then, pick from toppings such as Handmade Taro Paste that’s made from fresh taro, Peach Gum, and Mini Tang Yuan. These toppings are made without any artificial colouring or flavouring agents. Finally, top it all off with a sugar syrup: Brown Sugar, Sugar, or Bentong Ginger Syrup.
Read our Beans.factory feature.
Unit: #B1-K43/K44
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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Beans.factory is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
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8. Bugis Xin Yuan Ji
At Bugis Xin Yuan Ji, you should try out their bestselling fish steamboat, which is cooked over a charcoal fire, infusing the soup with charcoal fragrance. If you’re here with company, go straight for the Red Grouper Sliced Fish Steamboat ($15.80), which you can top up with various other ingredients.
Alternatively, you can opt for individual bowls of Sliced Fish Soup ($8.80) and Fried Fish Soup ($8.80). The former has thick fish slices served in a sweet-tasting clear soup. Zhng up your meal with their sharing dishes such as Handmade Prawn Roll ($8.80) and Mala King Oyster Mushroom ($3.20).
Unit: #B1-K39
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Bugis Xin Yuan Ji is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Project Acai
Project Acai was one of the OG brands to bring the fruit bowls to Singapore when the acai fad started in 2015. Their acai is blended in small batches to ensure its freshness, and for our Muslim friends, the acai is also halal-certified! If you’re new to this, try the Original Flower Bowl (from $7.50), which features granola, superfoods, sliced banana, and fruits atop the blended acai base.
They also have tasty smoothies, including Yogi Wannabe-rry ($9.20) and Where My Chocolate Abs ($9.20). The latter boasts a blend of acai, chocolate oat milk, banana, peanut butter, and cacao nibs. For simpler options, they also have Hojicha Latte (from $5) and Strawberry Matcha Latte ($6.80).
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Unit: #B1-K28
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
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Project Acai is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
10. Surrey Hills Grocer
There are several Surrey Hills Grocer outlets in Singapore, but the cafe at Woodleigh Mall is the only one with Pancake Parlour’s famous Melburnian pancakes. There are five kinds to choose from, the most popular being the Fried Chicken Stack ($28++): two pieces of Pancake Parlour pancakes with crispy buttermilk fried chicken, chilli honey, parmesan cheese, and whipped butter. If pancakes are not your jam, get the newly launched Crab Pomodoro Tteokbokki ($26++) instead; this dish features chewy Korean rice cakes with crab meat sauteed in a garlicky white wine tomato sauce. You can choose to have it spicy or non-spicy!
Read our Surrey Hills Grocer review.
Unit: #01-52/53
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Surrey Hills Grocer is not a halal-certified eatery.
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11. Kuma-chan Onsen Sapporo Ramen
For a late-night treat, head to Kuma-chan Onsen Sapporo Ramen, open 24 hours every day. Every ramen order comes with a frozen kuma-chan, AKA bear, in an “onsen”. All you have to do is add hot water for the collagen teddy bear to melt, eventually creating a rich, robust broth! There are different types of proteins featured in each main, and you get to select your preferred broth too. Prices start at $14.90++ for the Smoked Duck Ramen and Chicken Cha Shu Ramen. If this doesn’t fill you up, pay an additional $3++ to enjoy a side and drink of your choice.
Read our Kuma-chan Onsen Sapporo Ramen review.
Unit: #01-25/26
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Kuma-chan Onsen Sapporo Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Fun Toast
For those working or studying in the area, visit Fun Toast to enjoy a hearty, traditional breakfast. The most classic option is, of course, the Kaya Butter Toast Set ($5.90), which is the cheapest set out of all the popular kaya toast franchises in Singapore. This consists of traditional brown bread with a slab of butter, soft-boiled eggs, and a cup of kopi. There are plenty of toast options besides kaya toast, including the Egg Mayo Toast ($6.10), Honey Butter French Toast ($5.60), and Min Jiang Kueh Soft Bun ($6.10).
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Unit: #02-19
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 8pm
Website
Fun Toast is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Guide to the best eateries at The Woodleigh Mall
Now that you know about the many popular eats at The Woodleigh Mall, hopefully, it makes planning a trip to the mall easier for you and your loved ones.
For more good eats in the area, read our guide to the best North-East cafes. We also have a guide to the best Sengkang cafes for affordable brunch under $20!
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Photos taken by Tanya Tham.
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