11 irresistible food spots in One Holland Village Mall for the hipsters
Singapore’s Holland Village is a lively neighbourhood that attracts both residents and foreign visitors due to its unique blend of cafes, restaurants, and bars. The neighbourhood combines technology and charm, and the recently-opened One Holland Village Mall brings excitement to the mix.
The mall provides a modern experience for dining and shopping, with a wide selection of fashionable restaurants, artisanal cafes, and retail stores. The mall was also built to be a pet-friendly mall with different shops having pet-friendly options, and even a dog parking sign outside. That said, let’s jump into it to see the top 11 best restaurants in One Holland Village Mall.
1. Surrey Hills
Inspired by the rustic farmhouse in Sydney, Surrey Hills in One Holland Village is their largest outlet with the first open-fire grill kitchen. To fit in with the pet-friendly theme of the mall, the restaurant is also pet-friendly and even has an in-house dog bakery.
Being an Australian eatery, they put their open-fire grill kitchen to the test with their “Wanderer” Prime Rib (S$105).
The slow-roasting process creates a caramelised, slightly charred crust while the heat evenly cooks the meat. As the fat melts, it bastes the rib, creating a juicy, tender interior. The outer edges are browned, with a perfectly pink and medium-rare centre. Infused with the fire’s natural smoke, the prime rib delivers a rich, earthy taste, blending savoury flavours with the beef’s own juices for a robust and satisfying dining experience.
What separates this Surrey Hills apart from the rest is their signature pancakes and their all-day breakfast. The Signature Stack (S$24) was a Pancake Parlour pancake with vanilla crème Chantilly, seasonal fruit compote, and fresh berries. It is a delightful mix of textures and flavours. The pancake is fluffy and golden brown, with the rich and velvety vanilla crème Chantilly.
The seasonal fruit compote adds a sweet-tart burst, balancing the richness with its fruity brightness. Fresh berries, vibrant and juicy, add a pop of colour and freshness to the plate. Each bite combines the buttery pancake, smooth cream, and fruity tart layers, creating a balanced and indulgent dessert or breakfast treat.
The Lobster Hash (S$42) with cheese foam, scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes were also a decadent and luxurious breakfast option for anyone looking to pamper themselves.
7 Holland Village Way, #03-29 to 33, Singapore 275748
+65 8189 6372
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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2. Sushi Tei
Singaporeans are huge suckers for Japanese food and Sushi Tei seems to be one of those restaurants that never disappoint. Starting off with the Dragon Roll (S$17.80) which is a king prawn sushi roll topped with avocado. I loved the play in texture with the crispy yet juicy king prawn tempura wrapped on the inside contrasting the creamy avocado on the outside.
For those looking for a heavier meal, I would recommend the Una Bara Chirashi Don (S$22.80). An all-in-one mixed sashimi bowl together with premium unagi. What I enjoyed about it, was not only the variety of different sashimi, but the fact that they were thickly chopped so you get a good chew of every piece of fish.
They also serve sides like Tempura Moriawase ($11.80) which is a platter of different kinds of tempura.
7 Holland Village Way, #03-19/20 One, Singapore 275748
+65 6694 0731
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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3. Tsujiri
On the same theme of Japanese, is Tsujiri. A matcha-centric cafe that also serves mains like Scallop Pasta (S$18.80). What I was expecting was another mediocre pasta with a watery sauce and an average flavour profile. However, it turns out that the sauce was just enough for the pasta to cling onto. The cream was garlicky and rich and complemented the sweetness of the scallops. That said, I felt that the scallops were just perhaps a minute overcooked but nonetheless a great bowl of pasta.
The ceremonial grade matcha – Hoshi No Akari (S$13.80) was rich and had a deep nutty flavour profile which also was a great palette cleanser for the Matcha Parfait (S$16.80). The parfait was well-balanced despite having 10 different layers. The strawberry jam gave the dessert a tart flavour which complemented the sweeter matcha ice cream. There are also multiple other layers like the mochi balls and even a cheesecake layer.
Overall, Tsujiri has definitely surprised me with its delicious mains and innovative desserts.
7 Holland Village Way, #02-25/26, Singapore 275748
+65 6029 3038
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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4. Warabimochi Kamakura
Sticking to the same theme of Japanese dessert is Warabimochi Kamakura. I can still remember when it first opened, it had crazy hour-long lines with mochi that sold out in hours.
It was to the point where they had to restrict the number of boxes one can buy. With more outlets opening, the queue situation has definitely improved, but I’m glad they have stuck to their quality.
The mochi were extremely soft and coated in a soybean powder for a nutty depth. Drizzled with brown sugar syrup, every bite was the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, with chewy notes.
7 Holland Village Way, #01-54, One, Singapore 275748
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
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5. Din Tai Fung
I feel that Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant staple that can be hard to beat especially when it comes to Xiao Long Bao (S$9.90). The thin, slightly chewy wrapper contains a thick, flavourful pork interior.
When you bite into the dumpling, the boiling soup within erupts with flavour. The soup tastes slightly sweet and meaty, which is balanced by the ginger’s moderate heat. The mix of tender pork, aromatic broth, and soft dumpling skin results in a comforting and tasty bite.
Not just that, but they are also known for their Prawn Fried Rice (S$15.30) which features individual grains of rice that is coated with just the right blend of char and fragrance from the fried egg. Every bite was the taste of familiar comfort that makes you keep going back for another bite.
7 Holland Village Way, #01-01/02, Singapore 275748
+65 6970 3383
Daily: 11am – 9pm
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6. Lau Wang Claypot
Originally, Lau Wang Claypot began as a small stall in Yishun and has since expanded across Singapore, offering traditional claypot dishes prepared using time-honoured recipes and techniques and known for favourites like Sesame Oil Chicken (S$9) and Ngoh Hiang (S$8). The sesame oil chicken was cooked in a thick, gooey savoury sauce that went very well with rice on top of its tender chicken.
My favourite however was the Spicy Curry Chicken (S$15) for the kick of spice alongside its rich coconutty broth.
Lau Wang Claypot has also since expanded its menu to offer more premium items such as the Garlic Butter Prawns (S$18). The prawns were fresh with a satisfying crunch in every bite.
7 Holland Village Way, #02-31, Singapore 275748
+65 6531 0490
Daily: 11am – 9pm
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7. Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine
Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine at One Holland Village Mall showcases the vibrant flavours of Hunan cuisine, known for its bold spices and aromatic dishes. Diners can enjoy a thrilling culinary journey, with dishes that excite the palate in a spacious, brightly lit setting. The hour-long queues outside the restaurant are a testament to the authenticity and quality of the food.
The menu is very thoughtful and states the spiciness level for each dish; perfect for those with a low spice tolerance. Their signature Hunan Stir Fry Pork (S$22.90) may look simple but packs a load of flavour. The pork was garlicky and slightly spicy and had been cooked skilfully with wok hei, which is a perfect pair with rice.
Next was the Golden Broth Sour And Spicy Fish (S$32.90), which featured extremely tender pieces of fish cooked in a broth of tangy and spicy broth. The dish piqued my culinary curiosity, awakening a desire to explore even more of the offerings.
7 Holland Village Way, #02-31, Singapore 275748
+65 6531 0490
Daily: 11am – 9pm
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8. Sourbombe
First established as a home-based business amidst the pandemic, Sourbombe has now expanded to multiple outlets islandwide including this one in One Holland Village. Their signature are these “bomb” shaped doughnuts stuffed with pastry cream on the inside.
We had the Bronte Pistachio Bombe (S$5.80) which upon first bite exploded in a rich buttery pistachio cream that felt luxe. Despite the cream being rich and velvety, it was not overly bearing and was not too sweet.
They have many other flavours to offer like Tiramisu (S$5.60) and even Singaporean flavours like Brown Butter Kaya (S$5.80) and Mando Pomelo (S$5.80).
7 Holland Village Way, #01-27, Singapore 275748
+65 9847 0203
Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
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9. Yakiniku Kai
If you’re looking for Japanese-style grilled meats then Yakiniku Kai is where it is at! Starting at S$19.90 for their Yakiniku Kai Gozen Set, this set comes with half a beef steak, 40g of chicken and 50g of delicious karubi.
Despite the premium steak, my favourite was the Karubi for its delicious fattiness that renders down over the grill.
If grilled meats are not your thing then perhaps you can get the Beef Pulgogi Stone Bowl (S$14.90) with juicy beef strips drizzled with brown sauce. They also have a great Sapporo beer promotion for 2 cans going at S$10.
7 Holland Village Way, #02-46, Singapore 275748
+65 6531 0320
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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10. Matsukiya
A sister company to Sushi Tei, Matsukiya is a Japanese Kushiyaki restaurant that serves yakitori over binchotan, or Japanese charcoal. As it burns hotter and cleaner than regular charcoal, this allows each skewer to be grilled meticulously while at the same time encapsulating the smokey char of the binchotan.
Skewers like the Bacon Ebi (S$8) and Tsukune (S$7) were must-orders and even the Asparagus (S$3) were delicious. All of them have encapsulated the smokey char of the charcoal grill with a deep woody note.
My recommendation would be to go for the Wagyu Ikura Don (S$58), an A4 ribeye beef on top of burdock rice. I love the contrast in flavour profiles from the savoury, melt in your mouth beef to the bursting brininess of the Ikura to the earthy, almost woody, burdock rice.
7 Holland Village Way, #03-21, Singapore 275748
+65 6322 7868
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm & 6pm – 10pm
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11. Guzman Y Gomez
Last on the list is a quick-fix Mexican restaurant chain in Singapore, Guzman Y Gomez. What I especially love about Guzman Y Gomez is the super quick turnaround on orders, the massive soft tortillas and the station of hot sauces (complete with chopped coriander and onions) to spice up your takeaway meal.
My only gripe? The portion size and price can be on the steeper side compared to other Mexican restaurants. Despite that, this can be a fast and fuss-free option in the area.
7 Holland Village Way, #01-28, Singapore 275748
+65 9296 1025
Daily: 10.30am – 10pm
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