All The New Serangoon Cafes & Restaurants To Check Out
It's no news that the Serangoon neighbourhood is a foodie's haven, and more eateries have joined the fray
By Michelle Lee SM -
It's no news that the Serangoon neighbourhood is a foodie's haven, with crowds flocking to the area for good eats. Apart from the iconic Chomp Chomp Food Centre at Serangoon Gardens, it's also buzzing with a slew of hipster cafes, trendy restaurants and vibrant bars. An influx of new eateries have joined the fray recently, and here are the spots to have on your foodie radar.
Think Vietnamese pho and silky rice noodles with slivers of meat (usually beef) in a broth come to mind. But at vegan restaurant The Kind Bowl, which has recently opened a new outlet at MyVillage at Serangoon Gardens, you'll get a flavourful, piping hot bowl of pho with plant-based toppings like shredded “no chicken “ seitan (wheat gluten-based meat substitute) and grilled oyster mushrooms. For an upgraded bowl, go for the outlet-exclusive Premium Pho.
Other mains include crisp banh mi stuffed with seitan, and a Chic Rice that replaces chicken with beancurd and spicy young bamboo shoots. Sides range from the moreishly spicy and crunchy oyster mushroom fritters to freshly made summer rolls stuffed with soy-based seitan and tofu.
The Kind Bowl is at #B1-03 myVillage, 1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679. Visit its website for more information.
If you've enjoyed Waa Cow!'s flame-torched wagyu beef bowls, make its new yakiniku concept within MyVillage at Serangoon Gardens your next go-to.
Sit down to a selection of beef cuts, such as karubi, oyster blade, striploin, and ox tongue, as well as various pork and chicken options, and sashimi platters. Pair them with house-made dipping sauces, from garlic butter teriyaki to spicy miso with leek. For carb-based sustenance, the restaurant also has truffle-flavoured rice to complement the meats.
A vibrant mural that depicts the growth of the brand further enlivens the striking blue interiors. Pay close attention, because there’s a promo code hidden within the mural. Key it in during your order to redeem a complimentary Signature All Dips Platter. Hint: it has five characters and the last is “!”.
Waa Cow! Yakiniku is at #02-10/11 Myvillage, 1 Maju Avenue, Singapore 556679.
The kitchen's manned by executive dim sum chef Wong Kok Shyong, formerly group dim sum chef of Peony Jade, who serves up an array of classic and inventive dim sim delights.
Think a tureen-shaped mantou that holds rich wok-fried chilli crab sauce, a trio of colourful har gow (shrimp dumplings), and Yuan Yang Love Swans with Golden ‘Lychee’ Ball, which are crispy swan-shaped pastries with savoury fillings. For taro lovers, the buttery Baked Orh Nee Tart with Gingko Nut is the eatery's signature.
Ju Signatures is at 4 Maju Avenue, Singapore 556682. Visit its website for more information
Singapore's love affair with Chong Qing-style grilled fish is showing no signs of wavering, and there's a new place to get your fix. Riverside Grilled Fish has opened a new outlet at Nex, with quaint oriental decor that recalls traditional fishing villages in China.
You'll get four fish options here: sea bass, golden pomfret, patin and Qingjiang, which you can pair with 10 appetising sauces. Those with a stomach for spice can go for the likes of the signature fragrant spicy sauce or the mala sauce.
Fish aside, there's a large array of side and sharing dishes to amp up your meal, from spicy crawfish tail, to Sichuan-style chilled chicken in chilli oil and crispy tortilla strips.
Riverside Grilled Fish is at #B1-34/35 Nex, 23 Serangoon Central, Singapore 556083.