10 Places of Good Food To Explore in the North of Singapore
Singapore is definitely a melting pot of cultures and good food. With so many cuisines you can find, from the Chinese food, Malaysian food, Korean food, Thai food, Western food to even the fusion food, it is no doubt that we are quite lucky to have all these choices in the palm of our hand. But there is some good food from the north of Singapore that definitely needs more exploring.
We assure you that this good food in the north of Singapore will be oh-so-delicious and worth the ride. So we gathered a list of our top picks for you to check out.
1. Woody Family CAFE
An alfresco ambience pub cafe which offers fusion Peranakan spicy food, situated in the north of Singapore. A cosy ambience with home-cooked food in both Western & Asian flavours that chills outs for all ages.
Their signature dish Peranakan Style Buffalo wings – A sambal recipe handed down through generations, the unique flavour of the Cafe’s signature sauce boasts a concoction of more than 15 species that are guaranteed to whet your appetite. The succulent buffalo wings are fried to crisp-perfection with their natural juices mixed with the tangy sambal sauce to leave you craving for more.
Your tolerance to spiciness will be challenged as there are nine different levels to tease your taste buds, ranging from very mild to the ultimate level. A non-spicy option Sweetie Spice is also available.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WoodyFamilyCafe
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 6758 1185
Address: 12F Andrews Avenue, Singapore 759930
2. Jeju Kitchen
Jeju Kitchen’s origin started from Jeju Island. Jeju has its own special culture. Isolated from the mainland, Jeju’s food culture and language have evolved into something unique and special.
At Jeju Kitchen, they brought in the Korean original recipe and to share with the community. Pamper yourselves, together with families and friends, and try Jeju Island’s unique Pojangmacha (Street Stall Food), the original Volcano Fried Rice Master from Jeju.
One of their popular signature dishes is the Jeju Volcano Fried Rice. The fried rice is the symbol of the Hallasan Mountain figure and the scrambled egg surrounding the fried rice depicts Jeju Island. There are many special recipes originating from Jeju Island like the Jeju Army Stew, Tang Soo Yuk, Jeju Jja Jang Myeon, Volcano Yogurt Bing and many more which has now made their way to Singapore.
Kimchi/ Bulgogi Chicken Volcano Fried Rice – features kimchi or bulgogi fried rice in the shape of Jeju’s iconic volcano on top of a plate of steaming hot omelette. Add on a topping of cheese to your fried rice and well-seasoned chicken slices and it will enhance the flavour of your dish.
Website: https://j3jukitchen.com/
Email: [email protected]
List of Location & Details: https://j3jukitchen.com/#location
3. Thai Hao Chi Mookata
Thai Hao Chi Mookata is a hidden gem located along Upper Thomson Road (Springleaf), one of the best Mookata joints in Singapore, since 2013! With tasty broth (No MSG) and flavourful marinated meat over a dome-shaped grill plate powered by burning traditional charcoal. As the saying goes, charcoal cooking just tastes better! Definitely a great dinner and supper place for many Singaporeans.
Marinated Chicken & Pork – All-time popular mains, the marinated chicken and pork are all hand cut and hand marinate. Every piece of meat is created by heart and soul.
Thai Style Abalone – Popular cold appetizer, where customers will usually order before starting their charcoal Mookata. It has a punch of sweet, sour and spicy flavour which is perfect to spice up your palate.
Bak Kwa – Being the first Mookata restaurant to add in the Chinese element of Bak Kwa into Thai BBQ, you will just love it! Grilling the Bak Kwa over direct heat from the charcoal underneath the pot, it’s just the best and authentic way of eating.
Wagyu Beef – When the Wagyu Beef and the heating Mookata pan meet for the first time; the aroma of smoky beef rising into the atmosphere, the sizzling sounds with the fats from the beef flowing and dancing down the Mookata pan.
Website: http://thaihaochimookata.com
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 8553 5581
Address: 908 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 787111
4. Yang Ming Seafood Restaurant 扬名海鲜
Yang Ming Seafood Restaurant is a local “Zi Char seafood stall” with its first outlet at Bukit Batok. It has about 10 years of cooking history and is well-known in the neighbourhood. The second outlet, which opened at Bishan in September 2019, was a total hit as it gained popularity through the recommendations of its loyal customers. As of now, the word of mouth has spread to residents and foodies from all around the island.
Their menu offers a wide range of authentic Chinese food as well as the freshest live seafood available including a bounty of lobster, wild crab, Alaskan king crab, bamboo clams, Canadian clam and so on.
Ginger Kampung Chicken (沙姜鸡) – one of the signature dish that used at least the 100 days-old kampong chicken to ensure its tender yet chewy taste. They boil and simmer their mix of cekur root, turmeric, spices and herbs for over 6 hours before the chicken is added. Recommend to pair the freshly baked chicken with the ginger paste, it’s perfect and delicious!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/yangmingseafood.bishan/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 8028 9940
Address: Blk 150 Bishan Street 11, Singapore 570150
5. Qi Xiang Chicken Pot 奇香鸡煲
Qi Xiang Pte Ltd has been growing since August 2018 – from a humble single stall selling chicken pot with manpower of four to a booming expanded stall with their speciality of stir-fried dishes and a strong team of 15.
The owners travelled all the way to China to learn about the original recipe and secrets of the famous dry claypot chicken: adding beer to the hot broth boiled in the claypot.
Subsequently, they brought the recipe back home to Singapore and made it their own. With the knowledge on local preferences, they tweaked the recipe: making it less salty and oily, and serving the chicken hotpot with generous broth, making it flexible enough for adding steamboat ingredients.
Some secrets to their signature are the chicken pot dish “Ji Gong Bao” in a uniquely aromatic and savoury sauce pork broth. The broth is made with more than ten spices and a mixture of different sauces put together. Beer is added during the cooking process, which creates the right consistency of the sauce. The spiciness and soup thickness is customizable based on your preference.
Website: https://qixiang.sg/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 8808 6730
Address: 973 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534725
6. Bossi Ban Mian 板面
Bossi Ban Mian (板面) was opened in Serangoon Gardens in 2016. It is the second generation of the business which was run previously by the owner’s mother in the morning market at Seleter. The original recipe came from Malaysia Hakka Ban Mian, but their version is more fragrant and the ingredients are also slightly different.
Bossi’s soup has a thicker consistency and their noodle boast a smoother texture. The Ban Mian includes traditional sweet leaves along with their special preserved vegetables that are fried together with their secret ingredients to enhance the flavour of the soup. The fish is also delicious when topped with fried anchovies and a dash of their homemade green chilly sauce.
Now, they’ve revamped their speciality over the years and made a dry version of the same flavours and ingredients. A dash of pickled chilli will add a whole new dimension to this dish and will surely be a hit for those spicy lovers out there.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Bossi-Ban-Mian-%E6%9D%BF%E9%9D%A2-628614213973680
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 8833 8118
Address: 49A Serangoon Garden Way 01-18 Singapore, Singapore 555945
7. Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo 合衆客家酿豆腐
Around 50 years ago in Kampong Bugis, the owner’s grandfather was only selling Yong Dao Foo on a wheel-cart. By 1983, the blooming business was then passed down to the mother which was relocated then to the heart of Singapore, Toa Payoh.
It has been 30 years since they first opened. The location and charm of their special Yong Dou Foo remain unchanged, holding a special place not just in the hearts of their loyal customers, but of everyone in Singapore.
Their signature dishes, the handmade fried Ngor Hiang, fried meatball and fried wanton is a must-try! Its sweet and savoury taste with filling meat is made fresh daily and is truly a delicacy that will remain in the many years to come.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/HupChongHakkaYdf/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 9093 2009
Address: 124 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Toa Payoh, Singapore 310124
8. Jai Thai Restaurant
Jai Thai Restaurant, where jai means heart in Thai, continues to put out hearty, soulful Thai dishes with recipes that are authentic to its long, delicious history. The owner, Ms. Suchana, decided to continue by opening her first outlet in Singapore to showcase her father’s great cooking legacy, where the restaurant was a media sensation and a favourite of famous celebrities, back in the 1960s in Thailand.
Jai Thai has been offering delicious Thai food at wallet-friendly prices since 1999. They serve authentic Thai cuisine to everyone through their restaurants and catering services. Their menu has an extensive range of authentic Thai cuisine, all dishes are being prepared and cooked using natural traditional herbs and spices. Every item on the menu adhered strictly with his style of cooking with meticulous care and attention paid to minute details.
Website: http://www.jai-thai.com/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 6258 0228
List of Location & Details: https://www.jaisiam.sg/about-outlets.php
9. Mata Thai
Mata Thai Seafood Restaurant was established in 2010, a Halal-causal dining restaurant serving quality & affordable traditional Thai cuisine. They take pride in their varied selection of Thai dishes yet preserving authentic, traditional Thai flavour on all their menu items.
Their unique creations like the Homemade Thai Chili Crab, Thai Yellow Curry Crab and Signature Curry Fish Head show off the best of what the land of smiles has to offer. Their homemade red, yellow and green curry sauce is even more reasons for you to enjoy.
Mata Thai signature dishes are Curry Fish Head, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Pandan Leaf Chicken and freshly made Thai Iced Tea. Their chefs are native Thai who believe in using authentic Thai spices in the culinary to engage your senses. From the selection of finest and freshest ingredients to authentic Thai cooking and since customer service – they give their all for you to have a great time.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/matathai
Contact: 6262 4451
Address: Blk 508 Bishan St 11 #01-390, Singapore 570508
10. Fragrant Garden 馨香园
The Fragrant Garden Teochew began in Geylang Serai village in the 1950s. Since then, their restaurant has withstood the test of times and gained popularity over years through their commitment to the best quality of ingredients and authenticity in their cooking method.
From a humble Zhi Char stall to a full-fledged restaurant now at Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre, Fragrant Garden represents the owner’s unwavering commitment to deliver the best Teochew dishes to the local dining community and is synonymous to authentic Teochew cuisine in Singapore.
Perfecting their favourite Teochew Classics like the Teochew Cold Crab, they are dedicated to offering customers a new extensive range of authentic Teochew food prepared by native Teochew chefs from China and enhanced for the perfect dining experience.
They strive to spread their wings wide and continuously work towards winning the hearts of Fragrant Garden’s customers at home and regional. Over the past years, advice from food critics and mass media has inspired them to learn and create their food and services with exceptional value.
Website: http://fragrantgarden.com.sg/
Contact: 6289 7301
Address: 756 Upper Serangoon Road, Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre #01-15/16, Singapore 534626
Pack your bags, empty stomachs and the energy for adventure, and hop on that train for a food feast! We do hope you find a good food memorable because the North definitely remembers!
