Westgate Food Guide: 25 Places To Dine At For Mochi Milk Tea, Korean Beef Kalbi And More

30th August 2023

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Westgate food guide

Jurong East is home to a few major malls, including IMM, and Westgate. The latter may not be the largest, coming in at just 410,000 sq ft, but the seven-storey lifestyle shopping centre has plenty of things to do, see, and of course, eat. The next time you’re in Jurong East feeling peckish, check out this Westgate food guide to help you decide what to eat.

1. Wine Connection

If you’re looking for a place to unwind with a bottle of wine and a good meal, swing by Wine Connection. The leading wine shop and wine-themed restaurant has outlets all around Singapore, including Westgate. It’s here you can pore over 300 labels of exclusive wines sourced from around the world.

Pair your choice of vino with eats from their Mediterranean-inspired menu, which include wallet-friendly dishes made with premium ingredients. Must-tries are their limited-time-only Snowfish and Broccolini with Saffron Sauce ($34++), where a tender snowfish fillet is dressed with a creamy sauce, served alongside charred broccolini. If you’re there for something a tad more classic, then try their 250g Black Angus Sirloin ($29++), where a cut of 150 days grain-fed beef with a marble score of 2+ is prepared to your preferred doneness. You get this with a side of thick-cut fries and a salad.

Unit number: #01-03
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 11pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6568 8200
Website
Wine Connection is not a halal-certified eatery.

2. Ajumma’s

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Fast-casual restaurant Ajumma’s is where it’s at for wallet-friendly Korean dishes inspired by Korean street food and family restaurant fare. They’ve been around since 2014 and have established quite the name for themselves, with multiple outlets islandwide. Their Westgate outlet often sees long queues at mealtimes, but trust us when we say the payoff for queueing is worth it.

Ajumma’s has a variety of familiar eats—think bibimbap, Korean stews and the like. A standout dish for us, however, is their Signature Beef Kalbi ($16.90++), where tender strips of beef are steeped in their house marinade before being stir-fried till caramelised in a ripping hot wok. This is served with short-grain rice and four side dishes for a complete meal—it’s kind of like K-BBQ without having to put in the effort! Another must-have at Ajumma’s is their Fluffy Steamed Eggs ($6.90++), where Korean steamed eggs are garnished with a nutty roasted sesame oil for added flavour.

Unit number: #01-07
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:15pm
Tel: 8509 1696
Website
Ajumma’s is not a halal-certified eatery.

3. Shoo Loong Kan

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For authentic Chongqing-style hotpot, look no further than Shoo Loong Kan, AKA Xiao Long Kan Hotpot. The restaurant is stylised to look straight out of the Qing dynasty, with ornate Chinese decor and heavy wooden furnishings. The menu also pays homage to traditional spicy Sichuanese hotpot, using legit spices and butter instead of vegetable oil to give their hotpot broth its flavour.

When dining here, a must-order is their Signature Traditional Butter Spicy Soup (from $30++), which you can enjoy with a variety of sides, including Fresh Mutton Rolls ($16++), handcrafted Pork Meatballs with Rose ($14++), Green Bamboo Shoots ($8++) and plenty more.

Unit number: #03-04
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 6am
Tel: 6539 9888
Website
Shoo Loong Kan is not a halal-certified eatery.

4. Yakiniku Like

Hailing from Japan is Yakiniku Like, an affordable Japanese barbecue chain with an outlet in Westgate. Instead of only offering tables for diners in groups of two and up, Yakiniku Like also has solo BBQ stations, great for days where you have a yakiniku craving, but nobody to jio. The solo barbecue stations are equipped with state-of-the-art electric smokeless grills, so you don’t have to worry about smelling smoky afterwards.

The menu serves a wide variety of meats, from pork to chicken, and even Japanese Wagyu beef at prices that won’t break the bank. If you’re not sure of what to pick, you can order from their set menu options, where prices start at just $9.90. For the price, you get meat, rice, soup, and your choice of side dish. Those looking to indulge can order from their A5 Miyazaki Wagyu selection, where sets are priced under $30. For the price, you get cuts of uber-marbled, buttery Japanese Wagyu served with other types of meat, ranging from US karubi to pork belly, depending on the set you choose.

Unit number: #03-06
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6025 4686
Website
Yakiniku Like is not a halal-certified eatery.

5. YUN NANS

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YUN NANS is the largest Yunnanese restaurant chain from China, with over 200 outlets across the country. They expanded to Singapore a few years ago and have brought classic Yunnanese dishes to Singaporeans, to much fanfare. This restaurant is a great place for larger family dinners or special occasions—just make sure you call ahead to book.

One popular item is their Steam Pot Chicken Soup ($29.90++). The soup is prepared via a unique pressure-steaming technique that is specific to Yunnan’s cooking culture, so much so that this method and soup is now certified a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the region. The soup is steamed for three hours in a handmade claypot, and gets its rich flavour from the pressurised process. Not a single drop of water is used to get the clear, delicate broth—it’s all to do with the cooking method and the quality of ingredients used. Accompany the hearty broth with an order of their Grilled Seabass with Lemongrass ($29.90++). This popular dish sees seabass marinated in a secret blend of six spices, then grilled over charcoal to imbue the sweet flesh with a distinct smokiness.

Unit number: #03-07
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6970 9891
Website
YUN NANS is not a halal-certified eatery.

6. Brotzeit

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Those looking for a relaxed meal with crisp German beers ought to visit Brotzeit. The renowned German bistro-bar offers cosy, chill vibes, a repertoire of crowd-pleasing house-brewed beers, and a menu full of hearty German eats that are great for sharing.

For instance, there’s the Wiener Schnitzel, their signature veal escalope. Priced at $42++, diners get a huge portion of veal battered in breadcrumbs imported from Austria, then fried till golden brown. If veal escalope isn’t your thing, don’t sweat it—Brotzeit has schnitzels made with different meats. Their Holstein Schnitzel ($30++) is made with a thicker cut of veal and topped with savoury anchovies and capers. They also have a Grilled Chicken Schnitzel, made with chicken instead, priced at $28++.

Unit number: #01-04
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6465 9874
Website
Brotzeit is not a halal-certified eatery.

7. Fong Sheng Hao

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Taiwanese charcoal toast and milk tea joint Fong Sheng Hao has its roots as a small kiosk in Taipei, but has since become a prolific franchise with outlets around Singapore. They’re acclaimed for their Taiwanese breakfast, where you choose from a range of toasts, and pair that with any of their drinks.

On the toast front, the Pork Egg & Cheese ($6.60) is a bestseller. This sees fluffy toast bread, which is made in-house, sandwiching creamy scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and a marinated pork cutlet. A lick of house-made sweet mayonnaise within gives the overall sandwich that extra oomph. Pair this with their famed Milk Tea ($3.30), prepared Taiwanese style, and a hash brown for an extra $1 if you’d like more carbs.

Unit number: #01-08
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 9pm
Tel: 9757 8550
Website
Fong Sheng Hao is not a halal-certified eatery.

8. Läderach Chocolatier Suisse

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Family-owned luxury chocolatier Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is famous for their giant A3 slabs of fresh chocolates, all made fresh in Switzerland, by hand, without any preservatives or additives. There’s a staggering amount of flavours to choose from, all of them priced by weight. 100g starts at $19.90, but there are also gift packs and boxes available. Milk, dark, and white chocolates are all available.

We highly recommend dark chocolate lovers zone in on their classic Hazelnut Dark, where bittersweet dark chocolate enrobes whole hazelnuts sourced from Piedmont. Those into fruitier chocolates ought to try the Raspberry Blackberry White, where white chocolate is enlivened with flecks of these winter berries. The Rocher Milk is another classic, pairing milk chocolate with silky smooth praline. If you can’t choose just one, get the FrischSchoggi Gift Pack ($74.50), which comes with 350g of chocolate. Else, their Pralines Gift Box ($59) is another one worth trying, and comes with eight pieces of handcrafted pralines.

Unit number: #01-10
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6958 8154
Website
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is not a halal-certified eatery.

9. MIAM MIAM

Miam Miam is a French-Japanese cafe that offers fusion fare made with fresh, sustainable produce. The menu offers you the best of both Japanese and French cuisines, with full-flavoured dishes that’ll keep you coming back for more.

The Creamy Miso Squid Pasta ($27.90++) is a crowd-pleaser. An entire squid is cooked till lightly charred and served in a bed of creamy miso butter. The miso infuses the cream with umami undertones, pairing perfectly with the lightly peppery, al dente squid ink aglio oglio pasta the dish is served with. Another fave on the menu is their Souffle De Nuage ($17.90++), a riff on omurice, with fuwa fuwa cheesy scrambled eggs atop bacon tomato fried rice.

Unit number: #02-27/29
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 9:30pm, Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat 8:30am to 10pm, Sun 8:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6254 1434
Website
MIAM MIAM is not a halal-certified eatery.

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10. CHAFFIC

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CHAFFIC is a renowned Australian tofu milk bubble tea chain that hails from Perth. They’ve made their Singaporean debut in Westgate, where over 40 tea blends are offered, each brewed with traditional methods.

They’re best known for their Original Tofu Milk Tea ($5.80), where aromatic milk tea is paired with fresh handmade tofu, a twist on the usual bubble tea toppings. Another popular pick is their Mochi Milk Tea ($6), where CHAFFIC’s signature milk tea is served with QQ mochi for added texture.

Unit number: #B1-24A
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9892 6458
Website
CHAFFIC is not a halal-certified eatery.

11. Shake Shack Westgate

This famed New York City fast food chain has taken Singapore by storm, not least with its Shake Shack Westgate opening. This is their first and only outlet in the West thus far too.

The eatery is cosy and almost mellow in ambience, with forest green and light wood furnishings towered by high ceilings. There’s a semi-open kitchen where diners can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of all the Shack’s signatures being prepped, from their signature ShackBurger ($9.70), made with Angus beef patties and potato buns, and their latest Dark Meat Hot Chicken ($10.80) with a deep-fried, spicy slab of chicken thigh as its star. The outlet also has an exclusive Concrete, the Peelin’ Cherry-fic (from $7.50), a remix of the banana split.

Read our Shake Shack review.

Unit number: #01-20
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Shake Shack is not a halal-certified eatery.

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12. Beauty In The Pot Westgate

Get your hotpot fix at Beauty In The Pot, which spotlights Taiwanese-style soup bases, including their famed Beauty Collagen and Spicy broths. The restaurant goes the extra mile to prepare their broths from scratch, curating the spices and Chinese herbs that go into the mix. Accompanying the broth is a selection of fresh, premium ingredients, from beef slices to pork, and seafood. Don’t skip their handmade fish paste dishes, from tofu to seafood balls.

Another thing worth noting is the fact that this restaurant is decked out in shades of salmon and pastel pink, and is also equipped with a kids’ play area for the little ones.

Unit number: #03-10
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3am
Tel: 6805 8188
Website
Beauty In The Pot is not a halal-certified eatery.

13. Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe

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Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe offers a variety of towering bingsu, starting from $10.90 for their classic Injeolmi. Other flavours such as Green Tea (from $11.90), Mango (from $13.90), and Milo ($10.90) are available too. Apart from the sweets, the cafe also has a selection of hot Korean dishes that are great to snack on, including their Special Tteokbokki ($14.90). The dish comprises spicy rice cakes, a roll of gimbap, and fried seaweed chicken.

Unit number: #04-37
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9664 2574
Website
Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

14. Fluff Stack

Fluff Stack is one of Singapore’s most well-known souffle pancake cafes, so they opened in Westgate last year to much fanfare. Diners can expect cloud-like souffle pancakes that are all made to order, available in a variety flavours. A popular choice is the Nutella-inspired Hazelnut Chocolate ($14.50), where jiggly souffle pancakes are served with a hazelnut chocolate ganache, and feuilletine for crunch. They’ve recently launched croissant-waffles, AKA croffles, on the menu too! Note that the pancakes require at least 15 minutes to cook, so some waiting time is necessary. Fluff Stack is also halal-certified!

Read our Fluff Stack review.

Unit number: #BA-K1/K2/K3
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:15pm
Tel: 9723 3166
Website
Fluff Stack is a halal-certified eatery.

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15. 328 Katong Laksa

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Katong laksa is a true-blue Singaporean dish, invented in the Eastside neighbourhood during Singapore’s early independence. This Nyonya-style laksa is flavoured with coconut milk and dried shrimp, and its noodles are cut into small pieces, so you can enjoy the laksa with just a spoon. At 328 Katong Laksa, you get to enjoy one of the more renowned stalls selling the dish. A bowl starts at $5.50. Fun fact: this is also the stall that went head-to-head with Gordon Ramsay during the Singtel Hawker Heroes Challenge in 2013.

Unit number: #B2-06
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
Tel: 9732 8163
Website
328 Katong Laksa is not a halal-certified eatery.

16. Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut

As their name makes clear, Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut serves up crispy fried duck and rice sets, headlined by a fried duck leg that is first marinated for 24 hours in a secret spice blend. You can enjoy your bebek goreng with any one of their five sambals. These are all made in Indonesia, from the green chilli sambal ijo, to their umami sambal belacan. They’ve also got other Indonesian dishes on the menu if you’re not big on duck, including a Gado-Gado ($7.50), and Sop Buntut ($9.90), an oxtail and vegetable soup.

Unit number: #B1-11
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6565 4787
Website
Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut is a halal-certified eatery.

17. Genki Sushi

Popular kaiten sushi chain Genki Sushi serves up a wide selection of affordable sushi and other Japanese small plates, prepared a la minute and served to your table on small shinkansen trays. Dishes are mostly priced under $10, though you have many options under $5. Do try the Genki Sushi specials, including their mentaiko and aburi dishes, as well as their Dai Man Zoku sushi. The latter offers sushi with extra-large toppings, from salmon belly to sukiyaki beef.

Unit number: #03-05
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6974 0472
Website
Genki Sushi is not a halal-certified eatery.

18. Honolulu Cafe

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Hong Kong eatery Honolulu Cafe serves up cha chaan teng fare and bakes all day. They’re well-known for having some of the best egg tarts in Singapore if you’re a fan of pastry crust tarts, though we recommend also trying their equally popular Beancurd Tart, with a tau huey-esque middle. Each is priced at $2.30. If it is a more substantial meal you’re looking for, then choose from their instant noodle dishes or sandwiches, all priced under $10.

Unit number: #02-06
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 10pm
Tel: 6250 3858
Website
Honolulu Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.

19. Ippudo Westgate

World-renowned ramen restaurant Ippudo hails from Fukuoka, one of Japan’s biggest ramen cities. They’ve since opened 11 eateries in Singapore, including one at Westgate. Apart from the usual tonkotsu ramen, Ippudo has plenty of other ramen flavours, including their plant-based Veggie Ramen, and Veggie Dashi Ramen, both priced at $13.50++, for meat-free diners. You’ll be able to customise the intensity of your broth, and the doneness of your noodles to suit your preferences.

Unit number: #03-03
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:20pm
Tel: 6456 9308
Website
Ippudo Westgate is not a halal-certified eatery.

20. Jjinja Chicken

For casual Korean fare and halal-certified Korean fried chicken, head down to Jjinja Chicken. Their Signature Jjinja Wings (from $8.30 for six) are a must-try, as they’re double-fried till the skin is extra-crispy, then finished in a sauce of your choice. Options are soy garlic, yangnyeom, an ultra-fiery Monster sauce, and mixed, for a combo of spicy and non-spicy chicken. If you prefer drumsticks, prices start at $9.30 for three pieces.

Apart from their KFC, Jjinja Chicken also has rice and noodle dishes. There’s the Jjamjja Myeon ($10.90), a two-in-one mix of jjampong and jjajangmyeon, or Beef Ramdon ($10.90), made with premium NZ ribeye steak.

Unit number: #02-05
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 8372 7412
Website
Jjinja Chicken is a halal-certified eatery.

21. Nasty Cookie

Homegrown bakery Nasty Cookie specialises in thicc, New York-style cookies that are chunky with a capital C. Their Westgate store is decked out in the brand’s signature shade of blue, so it’s recognisable from a mile away. Instead of being a takeaway-only kiosk, they’ve got a small dine-in area and coffee and milkshakes to go with their cookies. If you’re stuck on which flavour to choose, you can’t go wrong with their Oh! Smores ($5.50), packed with gooey chocolate chips and a melted marshmallow middle, or their eye-catching Red Velvet Crumble ($5.50), a cookie-fied red velvet cheesecake.

Read our Nasty Cookie review.

Unit number: #01-09
Opening hours: 12pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6802 8290
Website
Nasty Cookie is not a halal-certified eatery.

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22. Poulet

Halal restaurant Poulet brings homely French roast chicken to diners at affordable prices. Get their Grilled Boneless Chicken Leg ($13.90), the brand’s signature, oven-roasted till the skin is rendered and crisp, while the meat stays juicy. Choose between three types of signature sauces to dress your chicken with: a mellow Mushroom Cream sauce, a fruity Cranberry sauce, and a classic Sauce Diane, a pan gravy.

Unit number: #B1-09
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6255 1240
Website
Poulet is not a halal-certified eatery.

23. Souperstar

Soup-and-popiah restaurant Souperstar is founded by hawker brand, Fortune Food. They have several types of popiah, from the traditional fillings to modern twists, including the likes of Masala Chicken ($4.90) and Seafood Wasabi-Mayo ($5.30). Have the popiah along with any of their Asian-inspired salads, or their soups, of which there are both Western and Asian options. You can even opt to have set meals, comprising your choice of popiah and soup.

Unit number: #02-05A
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 9:15pm
Website
Souperstar is not a halal-certified eatery.

24. Tan Yu

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Chinese grilled fish eateries have been popping up around Singapore in droves over the past few years, but Tan Yu remains one of the OGs. The Shenzhen franchise offers three different types of fish—limbo, seabass, and qingjiang—available with 15 different sauces. Bestselling options include the Green Pepper flavour, for fans of milder, more peppery spice, and the Spicy sauce, for full-blown, fiery Sichuan mala. Expect to spend around $51.90++ to $55 per fish, which feeds up to three.

Unit number: #B1-02
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6250 6656
Website
Tan Yu is not a halal-certified eatery.

25. Tokyo Shokudo

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Halal Japanese restaurant Tokyo Shokudo opened their second outlet in Westgate last year, with a focus on ramen and tendon. Try their Signature Tendon ($13.90), which comes topped with a variety of tempura bites, including prawn, fish, and vegetables, served atop pearl grain rice. If you’re big on noodles, then try the Scallop Ramen instead. Priced at $14.90, the ramen features a collagen-rich broth and rounds of hotate scallops.

Unit number: #03-09
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6465 9383
Website
Tokyo Shokudo is a halal-certified eatery.

What to eat at Westgate

The next time you’re in Westgate trying to think of what to eat, refer to this guide of Westgate food options. Else, check out our guide to Jurong East food gems.

Address: 3 Gateway Drive, #B1-38/39, Westgate, Singapore 608532
Nearest MRT Station: Jurong East