10 food spots in Northpoint City that make Yishun great again [Dec 2024 update]
As a lifelong Yishunite, Northpoint has always felt like a second home to me. Back in primary school, I would head to the mall everyday after class to shop for snacks or to have a quick lunch with my classmates and friends. Over the years, Northpoint has expanded into Northpoint City, one of the biggest malls in Singapore with two wings and over 1.3 million square feet in space.
Of course, Northpoint City’s size means that it can fit a huge variety of restaurants, cafes and eateries to satisfy all the foodies who forage into the North. Here is a list of 10 places to check out in Northpoint City when you are feeling hungry.
1. POCHA! Korean Street Dining (#B1-181)
Located in the basement of Northpoint City, Pocha! is Singapore’s first K-food street dining concept. You’ll spot it when you look out for its bright red storefront and vibrant neon signage.
Pocha! adopts a communal-like style, with its menu being split into Mains, Rice, Jjigae, Noodles, Sides and Drinks. Classic Korean dishes include Bibimbab (S$8.90), Tteokbokki (S$11.90) and Jjajangmyeon (S$13.90).
Get the Bulgogi if you’re a meat lover. Available in 3 different sauces (Kimchi, Spicy Jeyuk, or regular bulgogi), choose from Pork (S$11.90), Beef (S$13.90) and Chicken (S$10.90).
Why not opt for some Jjigae, aka, Korean stews? The Sundubu (S$15.90 for pork, S$18.90 for seafood) includes ingredients like minced pork, tofu, clams, zucchini and enoki mushrooms, with a good depth of rich and savoury flavours, and a pleasant pepperiness that lifts up the entire soup.
+65 8660 3391
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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2. Sakon Thai (#01-129)
Sakon Thai‘s bright red sign is hard to miss when walking around the first floor of Northpoint City. This eatery offers all sorts of Thai classics, like Phad Thai Seafood (S$9.50), Pineapple Fried Rice (S$9.50), Mango Salad (S$7.50) and Thai Honey Chicken (S$9.80).
If you’re in Northpoint City on a weekday before 5pm, check out Sakon Thai’s affordable Lunch Set, which comes with one main and a drink. From S$10.50++, choose from options like Thai Basil Chicken w/ Rice, Thai Honey Chicken w/ Rice, Thai BBQ Beef w/ Rice and Sweet & Sour Sliced Fish Fillet w/ Rice. Meanwhile, their S$11.90++ options include their Tom Yum Seafood Soup w/ Rice or Stick Noodle and Green Curry Chicken w/ Rice.
I tried the Thai Basil Chicken w/ Rice, which was saucy and satisfying with a light sweetness. The Thai Iced Milk Green Tea that I ordered in my set was also sweet and refreshing, making for a delicious and affordable meal.
+65 8909 9950
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
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3. JiangHu Hotpot (#02-126/127)
Why choose between hotpot and BBQ when you can have both? JiangHu Hotpot offers a 90 minute Hotpot + BBQ 2-in-1 Buffet, allowing you to indulge in an unlimited quantity of both soupy and grilled dishes.
On weekdays from 11am to 4.30pm, adults can enjoy a buffet lunch at S$27.80++. If you’d prefer to dine during dinnertime instead, the buffet will be available to you at S$29.80++.
For S$2.80++ for a single flavour or S$3.80++ for two flavours, choose a soup base, including options like Signature Vegetable Spicy Soup, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Silkie Chicken Soup, and Lung Nourishing Hylocereus Flower & Sea Coconut Soup.
Look forward to enjoying all sorts of condiments, cold dishes, fruits, desserts and ice cream as part of the Hotpot + BBQ 2-in-1 Buffet.
+65 9111 1820
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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4. Suparakki Ramen (#B2-154)
Who said ramen had to be expensive? Suparakki Ramen offers affordable ramen dishes that won’t burn a hole in your wallet. You’ll find this little eatery right opposite FairPrice in Basement 2 of Northpoint City.
Their ramen options are the Dry Truffle Ramen (S$6.90), Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen (S$8.90), Tonkotsu Black Garlic Ramen (S$9.90) and Tonkotsu Gyokai Ramen (S$8.90). How about getting some sides to go with your ramen? Add on side dishes like Chashu (S$1.50), Ajitama (S$1), Ebi Fry (S$4.90), Karaage (S$4.50) or Gyoza (S$5) to make your meal extra satisfying.
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
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5. CROLO (#B2-144)
Though CROLO by Swee Heng has expanded to many malls within Singapore, their very first outlet opened right here in Northpoint City back in 2021. What I love most about this quirky bakery is its incredible amount of creativity— every bake is a feast for the eyes and the mouth, with colourful, loaded croissants, croffles and cakes all lined up to be consumed.
My top pick is the Chicken Floss Salted Egg Lava Croissant (S$2.50), a savoury and sweet combination that marries a buttery croissant with unique Asian flavours. The Pistachio Chocolate Kunafa Croissant (S$2.50) and Kunafa Pistachio Brownie (S$4.80) are cool creations inspired by the viral pistachio kunafa chocolate bars.
A simpler treat would be the Crown Cream Cheese Tart (S$2.50), a crispy pastry encasing creamy, cheesy fillings. You can’t go wrong with that.
+65 6988 9194
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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6. Feng Food (#B1-156/157)
Feng Food is one of my favourite places to dine at within Northpoint City, and one reason is that they don’t have service charge here— all prices displayed are nett, saving you the trouble of having to calculate the true cost of your meal. The extensive menu consists of Taiwanese delights ranging from soupy noodles to fried rice balls.
The Feng Food Deluxe Dry Noodles (S$15.30 / S$16.50) is a must-try dish, with saucy noodles topped with a juicy, tender pork cutlet, a fried egg and other ingredients. I wasn’t expecting this unassuming dish to be so tasty! Other dishes to fill yourself up with include Shrimp & Pork Wonton Noodles Soup (S$11.60 / S$12.80), Hakka-style Braised Meat Rice (S$10.60) and Signature Mee Sua (S$10.40).
If you’re feeling peckish, go for snack items like the Gua Bao (S$6.80) and Deep Fried Chicken with Salted Egg (S$14.80).
+65 6481 8556
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9.30pm
Sat & Sun: 10.45am – 9.30pm
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7. Fa Ji Lao Wan Mian 发记老碗面 (#01-172)
Craving some Chinese-style noodles? Head down to Fa Ji Lao Wan Mian 发记老碗面 while you’re in Northpoint City to fill yourself up. This restaurant offers both dry and soup noodle options, as well as rougamo and a selection of fruit teas and desserts.
Go for their special All In One Biang Biang Noodles (S$13.80), a dry noodle dish topped with a whole assortment of ingredients, including pork and shredded veggies. If you prefer something soupier, have your pick of Pork Noodles Soup (S$10.30), Pork Intestines Noodles (S$12.30) and Tomato and Egg Noodles with Soup (S$9.30).
I loved the Rougamo (S$6.30), which consisted of a flaky, crispy pastry encasing tender and flavourful meat.
+65 8038 9337
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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8. Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen (#B1-188/189)
The ramen at Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen is unlike most other Japanese restaurants— their signature volcano ramen is served in a stone bowl and covered with a conical lid, allowing for steam to billow out from the top like a volcano. You’ll find this restaurant within Basement 1 of Northpoint City.
The signature volcano ramen comes in many different variations, including Beef Sukiyaki Kazan (S$18.80) and Kazan Kaisen-Shio (S$16.80 for small, S$19.80 for regular). If you’d prefer to have your ramen in a more familiar style, you can opt for the normal bowls like the Shoyu Ramen (S$13.80) and Karamiso Ramen (S$13.80).
They even have rice dishes like Katsu Don (S$12.80) and Hot Stone Curry Rice with Pork Cutlet (S$11.80)!
+65 6265 5112
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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9. Chao Yue Xuan Dim Sum Express (#B1-53)
Chao Yue Xuan Dim Sum, helmed by a former St Regis Hotel chef and a former Crystal Jade chef, shot to popularity when it first opened within Capitol Singapore. Now, Northies can easily enjoy their dim sum treats at Chao Yue Xuan Dim Sum Express, located in Basement 1 of Northpoint City.
The dishes here are all incredibly affordable, with most of them coming in at under S$5. Get some dim sum to share with the table, with options like Mala Siew Mai (S$4.30 for 3 pieces), Char Siew Bao (S$3.80 for 2 pieces), Lotus Paste Bun (S$3.30 for 2 pieces) and Egg Tart (S$3.80 for 3 pieces).
Fried alternatives include the Sesame Prawn Toast (S$4.30 for 3 pieces), Red Bean Paste Pancake (S$4.80) and Crispy Prawn Roll (S$3.80 for 2 pieces). There’s also a selection of 4 congee bowls, priced at only S$4.30 / S$4.50 each.
+65 8918 3310
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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10. Seoul Garden (#03-06)
Seoul Garden in Northpoint City was a staple in my childhood, as I’d frequently visit them to enjoy their BBQ buffet with my family. It’s heartening to see that the business is still standing strong in the same area after all these years.
Buffets are split into 3 tiers: Regular (S$22.90++ / S$32.90++), Premium (S$32.90++ / 38.90++) and Supreme (S$46.90++).
The Premium menu includes meats like Beef Short Plate, Lamb Chop, Smoked Duck and Salmon Fillet, including a free-flow cheese dip. The Supreme menu, on the other hand, comes with Wagyu Karubi, US Beef Short Ribs and Tiger Prawns, among others. You definitely won’t want to miss out on that.
+65 6257 5339
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
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