7 New Cafes & Other Dining Spots In Sengkang & Punggol
The relatively new estates of Sengkang and Punggol are seeing various F&B joints opening up. From trendy cafes to a smart hot pot restaurant and dino-themed dining concept with a waterfront view, here are some of the latest heartland openings in the neighbourhood to make a trip down to.
Anna's is a new sourdough-forward bakery cafe and retail space located at the idyllic Oasis Terraces. Helmed by The Soup Spoon’s founder Anna Lim, the concept was conceived during the pandemic and adopts the same philosophy of serving nourishing meals through sourdough-based bakes, pizza, pasta and even drinks.
There are whole loaves for sale, as well as casual brunch-style plates to choose from. Think a sourdough bread platter with various dips, chewy sourdough pasta, and airy chewy sourdough pizzas that range from the classic Margherita to the pretty Forest Forager topped with mushrooms and edible flowers.
Anna’s is in the process of receiving its halal certification.
Anna’s is at 681 Punggol Drive,#01-04, Oasis Terraces, Singapore 820681.
Located at the seafront Northshore Plaza II in Punggol, the new Well Collective is poised as a tranquil spot for weary urbanites. A high ceiling and laidback interiors with rattan fixtures lend a minimalist vibe with a coastal touch. It’s also headed by the same team behind Botany and The Ritual cafes.
The menu, with both Japanese and French influences, is designed to be inclusive with options for flexitarians, vegans, vegetarians, and those on a gluten-free diet in mind; it's also pork- and lard-free. During the day, enjoy crepes, pasta, toast, protein bowls and other bakes.
When evening comes, it adopts an izakaya concept, with plates like Chicken Yakitori and “No Chicken Tsukune”, Torched Pitan Tofu, and a rotating dinner pop-up menu with monthly themes. For pet owners, there’s a pet grooming salon and vet clinic conveniently located next door, so you can hang out and wait while you’re waiting for your pets.
Well Collective at Northshore Plaza II (#02-11/12), 418 Northshore Drive, Singapore 820418. Open daily from 10am to 10pm.
Tiong Bahru Bakery has opened its 11th and newest outlet at Waterway Point mall in Punggol. Apart from its usual stable of croissants and other bakes, there’s also a new and exclusive menu of hot items here, from a chicken burger to croffles (that’s a croissant + waffle hybrid).
The Punggol outlet is the only one where you’ll find croffles, made with its croissant dough, and options that range from spiced pulled pork to vanilla bean ice cream. What’s also worth the calories is the Crispy Chicken Burger that has a juicy fried chicken thigh with a crisp airy crust and creamy gochujang sauce. Other menu items include the Truffle Mushroom Grilled Cheese, Egg Soldiers with sous vide eggs and sourdough bread, as well as Quinoa Salad.
Tiong Bahru Bakery is at #01-66 Waterway Point West Wing, 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761. Opens daily from 7.30am to 9pm. The hot food menu is available from 10am to 9pm.
To mark Haidilao’s 10th anniversary, the hotpot chain has opened the first smart Haidilao restaurant in Singapore at Northshore Plaza in Punggol.
A highlight is the Intelligent Food Room with robotic arms that select the dishes and send them to the ‘sorting area’. The specially built cold room is maintained at a constant 0-4 degrees Celsius to maintain the freshness of the dishes. It also minimises any potential risk of transmission of germs and bacteria from human food handling.
There are also roving robot waiters, as well as a customised automatic soup machine that improves the accuracy of ingredients servings and customises soup preferences. This is the first time such equipment is introduced in Singapore.
From now till Dec 4, dine in at any Haidilao outlet islandwide to enjoy its anniversary promotions. There will be two exclusive dishes priced at $10++ each (U.P up to $28++) weekly.
Haidilao Hot Pot is at #01-01 Northshore Plaza I, 407 Northshore Drive, Singapore 820407.
Dine with T-rexes or Pterodactyls at Nomstar, a new dino- and safari-themed dining enclave at Northshore Plaza. Clad in lsuh greenery and dinosaur sculptures, its full-height glass windows also offer an idyllic waterfront view.
It houses five well-known Asian restaurants: Tim Ho Wan, Tsuta, Hawker Chan, Thai Lae Dee (by Took Lae Dee) and Mrs Pho. To place your order with any of the five stalls, you can scan the QR code at your table and wait for your queue number to be flashed at hanging monitors located within the space.
Nomstar is at #03-01, Northshore Plaza 2 , 418 Northshore Drive, Singapore 820418. Opens Mon to Fri (11am to 9.30pm) and Sat, Sun & PH (10.30am to 10pm).