13 food spots in Jem to feast on the best of the West
Jurong East is one of the best areas for shopping and dining in Singapore, thanks to the plethora of malls within its vicinity. Ask any Westie, and they’ll tell you that Jem is the best of them all. With 6 whole levels of retail space, this classy heartland mall is home to a wide array of restaurants that serve everything from Asian to Western cuisine and more.
Here are 13 food spots to check out in Jem to feast on the best of the West.
1. Pocha! (#03-05/06)
If you love Korean food as much as I do, you absolutely must check out Pocha! Inspired by its namesake pojangmacha tents that line the buzzin’ streets of Seoul, this casual eatery serves up a menu of delectable Korean street eats. With K-bops flowing from the speakers and a vibrant interior adorned with neon signages, its ambience will transport you right to Korea.
Pocha’s menu is crazy extensive, and trust me: you’ll be tempted to try just about everything on it. So, pro tip: bring along as many friends as you can and make it a zi char-style affair.
Have you ever salivated while watching the characters on your favourite K-drama slurp on a bowl of ramyeon? Guess what: Pocha! has a whole range of K-Movie Eats, which includes the likes of Creamy Shin Ramyeon (S$13.90) as seen in What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), Jjajangmyeon (S$13.90) from Wonderful World (2024) and Jjapaguri (S$10.90) from the Academy Award-winning Parasite (2019).
That aside, the menu also includes perennial favourites such as Sindang-dong Tteokbokki (S$11.90), Budae Jjigae (S$15.90), Bibimbab (S$8.90), Hangari Bokkeumbab (S$11.90) and many more.
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+65 8321 1169
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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2. Twyst (#B1-K14)
High quality yet wallet-friendly pasta? Say no more. Twyst is a Halal-certified pasta bar that not only offers exactly that but also allows you to build your own pasta. Believe it or not, there are more than 210 possible customisations!
While I can’t explain the math behind that, I can certainly walk through the menu for you. You’ll start off with your choice of pasta between Spaghetti and Penne, which you will pair with any of their 6 sauces: Aglio Olio (S$8.50), Tomato Pomodoro (S$9.50), Laksa Olio (S$10.50), Gochujang (S$10.50), Creamy Alfredo (S$10.50) and Miso Butter (S$10.50).
Every pasta purchase entitles you to 1 protein and 1 topping. Protein options include Poached Chicken, Beef Pepperoni, Sauteed Prawns, Smoked Duck and Assorted Seafood (+S$2). Then, go ham with toppings such as Mushroom, Sous Vide Egg, Baby Spinach and Truffle Oil, with each additional topping costing an extra S$1.20.
My order of Creamy Alfredo Penne with Smoked Duck and Mushrooms was utterly satisfying, with a generous portion of al dente pasta coated in garlicky alfredo sauce, complemented by earthy mushrooms and mouth-watering smoked duck slices. My dining partner’s Laksa Olio Penne with Poached Chicken and Sous Vide Egg was equally delicious, with a distinct laksa flavour and an addictive spice.
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Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
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3. Pizzakaya (#01-11)
It’s never a bad day for pizza — one of Singaporeans’ favourite foods, without a doubt. Satisfy those delicious doughy cravings at Pizzakaya, a Japanese-style pizzeria that specialises in Western-Japanese fusion dishes like pastas and, of course, pizzas.
As someone who loves pizza as much as the next person, I have to say that you’re missing out if you’ve never dined here before.
Pizzakaya’s hand-stretched, oven-fired pizzas are fluffy and chewy, with irresistibly crackly, golden-brown edges. These creations come in a variety of flavours, from classic Margherita (S$12.80) and Hawaiian (S$17.80) to more unique options like Beef Bulgogi (S$19.80), the seafood tom yum-inspired Milky Bangkok (S$19.80) and the signature Quattro Cheese (S$17.80), topped with 4 cheeses and drizzled with maple syrup.
My personal favourite is the adorably-named Duck is Carrying the Leek (S$17.80), a pie slathered with creamy white sauce, topped with savoury smoked duck slices, stretchy mozzarella cheese and earthy rocket leaves.
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Sun to Wed: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Thu: 11.30am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 10pm
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4. Eat 3 Bowls (#B1-40)
When it comes to Taiwanese fare in Singapore, Eat 3 Bowls reigns supreme for its authentic take on the cuisine. And yes, you read that right — this crowd-favourite eatery has an outlet in Jem. If you’ve ever found yourself missing Taiwan, go forth and indulge!
Eat 3 Bowls’s Braised Pork Rice (S$6.50) is my go-to whenever the craving hits. With melt-in-your-mouth tender chunks of perfectly braised pork atop a bed of fluffy pearl rice, it tastes almost identical to the versions I’ve had in Taiwan.
Another must-eat is the Shredded Chicken Rice (S$6.50), which sounds simple but is packed with flavour. The rice is topped with succulent chicken shreds and drizzled plentifully with a fragrant, savoury scallion oil-infused sauce. Complete with a sprinkle of umami shallots and fresh coriander, it’ll have you wishing for seconds soon enough.
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+65 9828 2408
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
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5. Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice (#B1-08)
Loved by tourists and locals alike, Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice found its way from Bangkok’s Pratunam district to Singapore’s shores. Westies who want a taste of their Michelin-approved Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice can get just that at their Jem outlet.
Like the Hainanese chicken rice we know and love, their signature Khao Man Gai (Thai for chicken rice) comes in both steamed and roasted variations. Whichever you pick, expect some teeth-sinking tender meat that is moist and seasoned to a tee. It pairs wonderfully with the fragrant rice and Go-Ang’s secret homemade chilli sauce.
The Single Portion Chicken Rice and Single Portion Chicken Thigh Rice are priced at S$5.50 and S$6.50 respectively. If you’re dining with a larger group, you can opt for the Half Chicken (S$18) or Whole Chicken (S$34), along with other zi char-style dishes such as the Thai-style Curry Fish Head (S$29.90), Sambal Kang Kong (S$7.90) and Tofu Cube with Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce (S$8.90).
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+65 6694 1504
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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6. iSTEAKS (#01-08/09)
Craving for some juicy steak? iSTEAKS has got you covered. This steak specialty restaurant is located on the first floor of Jem, where you can feast on steaks from all over the world — including Japan, Germany, USA, New Zealand and more. Each steak dish is served with your choice of 2 sides.
Their pasture-fed steaks are lean, beefy and nutty, and include the New Zealand Silver Fern Char-Grilled Ribeye ($32.50 for 200g), Steakhouse Char Striploin (S$37 for 200g, S$45.50 for 300g) and Australia Bass Strait Steakhouse Char T-Bone (S$59 for 400g).
On the other hand, the grain-fed steaks are tender with good marbling and buttery sweet hints of grains. The options range from the cheapest Australian Char-Grilled Ribeye (S$38.50 for 200g) to the luxurious Wagyu MS 9+ Tajima Steakhouse Char Striploin (S$135 for 300g).
There are plenty of other options for non-steak lovers too, including Classic Italian Carbonara (S$20.50), Salmon Fillet (S$28 for 200g) char-grilled with lemon and dill, and Char-Grilled Boneless Chicken Thigh Fillet (S$16 for 260g) in flavours like barbecue, black pepper, lemon pepper and curry.
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Daily: 11am – 10pm
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7. Kanada-Ya (#03-09)
Ramen lovers definitely have to check out Kanada-Ya, an award-winning Japanese ramen restaurant on the third floor of Jem. Their ramen bowls come in 3 variations: Basic, Regular and Special, each of which offer a varying amount of toppings.
Kanada-Ya’s famous Truffle Ramen Special (S$26.90) isn’t to be missed. This delectable bowl stars their signature tonkotsu soup base flavoured with aromatic black truffle oil, and is served with 3 slices of truffle belly chashu, black truffle jelly, asparagus, a hanjuku egg and 1 piece of tokudai nori.
Not a truffle fan? Opt for Kanada-Ya’s other ramen flavours, like Kanada-San‘s Original Recipe (S$14.90/S$16.90/S$18.90), Black Garlic Ramen (S$16.90/S$18.90/S$20.90) and Spicy Yuzu Ramen (S$17.90/S$19.90/S$21.90).
They also have donburi for those who prefer rice, such as Gyu Don (S$14.90), Chashu Don (S$15.90) and Chicken Nanban Don (S$13.90).
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+65 6926 0505
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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8. Kenny Rogers Roasters (#B1-37/38)
Kenny Rogers Roasters is a Western restaurant co-founded by American singer Kenny Rogers. Their dishes are primarily chicken-based, and this restaurant in Jem is even halal-certified for Muslim diners to enjoy.
Dig into their famous roasted chicken, which is served in dishes like Kenny’s Quarter Meal (S$14.90), Kenny’s Half Meal (S$20.90) and Kenny’s Chicken & Pasta Meal (S$16.90).
Pasta fans can opt for the Spaghetti Bolognese Pasta (S$10.90), Chicken Aglio Olio (S$10.90) and Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta (S$12.90).
Kenny Rogers Roasters offers a healthier version of fried chicken with their OMG Chicken, which are crispy chicken pieces that are not fried. The OMG Chicken 2pc Meal (S$15.90) is served with 2 pieces of OMG Chicken, 2 sides and a fluffy home-made corn muffin.
The OMG Chicken is fried to a great crisp, with crunchy skin encasing tender meat that is incredibly well-seasoned and marinated. Side options include Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Macaroni & Cheese and French Fries.
On weekdays from 11am to 4.30pm, you can even enjoy a lunch special where you can top up S$1 to enjoy a drink and Cream of Mushroom soup with the order of selected mains.
Order Delivery: foodpanda Deliveroo
+65 6694 5073
Daily: 11am – 9.15pm
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9. SIMPLEburger (#01-08/09)
Did someone say burger? SIMPLEburger offers classic American-style burgers, and true to its name, their burgers are straightforward and simple. Each burger is served with a slice of cheddar cheese and a secret house-made savoury jam. Burger options include Chicken (S$7.50), Pork (S$8), Beef (S$8.50) and Double Bacon & Cheese (S$18.50).
Choose as many garnishes as you want, with a selection consisting of chopped lettuce, baby spinach, sliced beetroot, onions, coleslaw, relish and more.
If you aren’t in the mood for a burger, why not have the SIMPLEdrumettes (S$6.50 for 4 pieces)? They’re available in the flavours of Turmeric, Spice, Buttermilk and Curry. The SIMPLEdog is another option to consider, with the indulgent Chili Cheese Dog (S$9.50) being served with chicken cheese sausage, chopped lettuce, beef chilli con carne and cheddar.
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Daily: 10am – 10pm
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10. Shaburi & Kintan Buffet (#03-11/12)
There’s honestly nothing more satisfying than a hearty all-you-can-eat buffet, and Shaburi & Kintan Buffet is the perfect spot in Jem to indulge as much as your heart desires for 90 minutes.
The restaurant offers 2 different types of buffets: a Shabu hotpot one and a yakiniku Kintan one.
Firstly, the Regular Shabu Buffet (S$24.80 for weekday lunch, S$35.80 for dinner, weekends and Public Holidays) entitles you to free-flow Tasty Beef, Pork Belly, Tender Chicken and other meats and a variety of soups in flavours like Original Konbu, Chicken Collagen Paitan and Hot Miso.
On the other hand, the Regular Kintan Buffet (S$32.80 for weekday lunch, S$43.80 for dinner, weekends and Public Holidays) gets you free-flow Yakishabu Garlic Butter, Chicken Cheese Curry, Shogayaki and various other grilled meats. Can’t make up your mind? Treat yourself to the Combo Buffet (S$42.80 for lunch, S$52.80 for dinner, weekends and Public Holidays).
If you thought that was all to both buffets, think again. Shaburi & Kintan offers a whole spread of dishes for you to enjoy on the side, including Yakisoba, Curry Rice and Tonkotsu Ramen, as well as desserts like all the soft-serve ice cream you could eat and a matcha chocolate fountain.
+65 6262 4329
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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11. Tipsy Bunny (#01-05)
Now here’s a spot in the West for the alcohol lovers: Tipsy Bunny, located right at the entrance of Jem, offers both delectable mains and a huge range of alcohols for you to dine and drink into the late night.
Dig into their signature Moonlight Truffle Beef Hor Fun (S$25), a premium dish of wok-charred flat rice noodles in a truffle-laced gravy, topped with tender beef striploin and a 63-degree poached egg. Some of their other unique takes on local dishes include XO Fried Carrot Cake (S$14) and Cheese Hokkien Mee (S$24).
Definitely give their artisanal hand-stretched pizzas a go too, such as the Guanciale Truffle Pizza (S$23), Seafood Aglio Pizza (S$32) and the super unique Hazelnut Pumpkin Pizza (S$23).
Ready for a drink? Select from cocktails like Mo-Jessie-To (S$18), made with white rum, merlot, strawberries, mint and sugar, or the Johnnie Walker Lychee Coconut (S$18), containing Johnny Walker black, homemade lychee coconut syrup and soda.
They also have a variety of whisky, gin, cognac, bourbon and more!
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+65 8028 0093
Daily: 12pm – 1am
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12. Soi Thai Soi Nice (#03-21)
Sawadee ka! Satisfy your Thai cravings at Soi Thai Soi Nice, a cosy restaurant on the third floor of Jem that offers all the classic Thai dishes you could want. Stuff yourself silly with favourites like Basil Minced Pork with Rice (S$8.90), Pineapple Fried Rice (S$8.90/S$16.90), Seafood Phad Thai (S$9.90/S$18.90) and Signature Tom Yum Mama (S$13.90).
Gather your friends to enjoy some of the sharing dishes, like the Braised Pork Knuckle (S$20.90), Waterfall Deep Fried Pork Belly (S$15.90) and Thai Gong Bao Chicken (S$15.90). Seafood lovers can look forward to the Grilled Whole Squid (S$17.90), Thai Style Chilli Lala (S$15.90), Waterfall Seabass (S$36.90) and more.
Bring a plus-one to savour the Royal Thai Hot Pot (S$43.80), Royal Thai Fish Head Hot Pot (S$43.80) or Royal Thai Seafood Porridge (S$43.80), all of which are made to feed 2 pax.
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+65 6339 1391
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm
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13. At Tea 署茗職茶 (#B1-15)
Ah, bubble tea — the hallmark of every mall in Singapore. At Tea 署茗職茶 is another bubble tea shop to add to your list of thirst-quenchers. Founded by Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao, At Tea offers fragrant and quality brewed tea. They even have Singapore-exclusive drinks!
As a hardcore milk tea lover, I implore you to try the Roasted Oolong Milk Tea (S$4.30) or the Cane Roasted Black Milk Tea (S$4.30) with a topping of Honey Jelly (S$1). Light on the palate, the drinks are an absolute delight to sip on, pairing perfectly with silky honey jelly that glides right down your throat.
Alternatively, you could give At Tea’s Singapore-exclusive teas a go. The Genmaicha Cane Roasted Milk Tea and Chrysanthemum Pu-Erh Milk Tea go for S$4.90. If you fancy fruitier options, try the refreshing Passionfruit Green Tea with Oolong Jelly (S$6.50) or the Lychee Garden Earl Grey Tea (S$5.50).
You can zhng up any of their milk teas with Oat Milk for an additional S$1 or add a frothy layer of Oaty Fluff to your drinks for S$1.10.
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Daily: 11am – 10pm
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