A Foodie’s Guide to Paya Lebar Square

Xperience Team
23 Aug 2024 - 7 min read

Paya Lebar Square is a bustling commercial hub in Singapore that has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists and offers a wide variety of entertainment, shopping, and restaurant options. Nestled in a strategic location where it can be accessed easily through the Paya Lebar MRT station which serves both the East-West Line and the Circle Line, this commercial hub has become one of the favourite tourist destinations for visitors who are looking for leisure and especially, food.

The mall boasts a wide range of eateries serving cuisines from all over the world, where you can find everything from local Singaporean dishes to international favourites like Japanese sushi, Korean Fried Chicken, and authentic Western cuisine. This exceptional mall provides all kinds of delicacies that will surely be able to satisfy any taste buds.

Here are the recommended eateries that you might want to add to your list:

Japanese Cuisine

1. Kei Kaisendon

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Kei Kaisendon is a popular Japanese restaurant chain known for its delicious kaiseki rice bowl which features a generous serving of fresh seafood complete with other condiments that are arranged beautifully on a fluffy bed of warm rice.

The restaurant has always been known for using high-quality, fresh seafood in all dishes to ensure the best flavour and quality. If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine and love seafood, then Kei Kaisendon is worth visiting.

Unit Number: #01-84

Price Range: SGD12.9 to SGD 49.9

2. Charcoal Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke

Get yourself a unique dining experience with Charcoal Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke where visitors will be offered the ultimate flavours of Japanese charcoal grilling meat complete with a free-flow salad bar featuring a wide variety of the freshest vegetable and seasonal ingredients. Here, visitors would be able to create their personalised meals by choosing from a variety of meats, salads, and sides based on their preferences.

Unit Number: #B1-16

Price Range: SGD 14.90 to SGD 35.90

Chinese Cuisine

1. Qin Ji Rougamo

Qin Ji Rougamo is a popular Chinese street food vendor that is known for its signature dish which is the original rougamo, a type of meat bun filled with pork belly and savoury sauce. The shop offers six different fillings for their bun, as well as other menus like sour and spicy sweet potato noodles, beef noodles, and spicy beef noodles along with a variant of drinks including bottled drinks and fresh brewed tea.

If you are looking for authentic Chinese meals in Paya Lebar Square then try to consider visiting Qin Ju Rougamo to taste its juicy meats along with its speciality sauce that is ready to pamper your taste buds

Unit Number: #B1-08

Price Range: SGD 3.0 to SGD 16.9

2. Old Chang Kee

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Established in 1956, Old Chang Kee was once a humble small coffee shop stall that was known for its warming Rex Curry Puff. The stalls are easily recognized through its yellow sign with an imprinted name of the restaurant ‘ Old Chang Kee’ and have stayed in the heart of Singaporeans throughout the years.

Old Chang Kee is particularly famous for their golden brown curry puffs with savoury potato and curry filling that will warm your throat. But that is not all, as a popular snack food chain in Restaurants, the stalls also offer other snacks including spring rolls, Fish cakes, Chicken pies, and many others that are also worth trying.

Unit Number: #01-47

Price Range: SGD 2.40 to SGD 28.73

Korean Cuisine

1. 4Fingers

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A popular fried chicken chain in Singapore that is known for its crispy and flavorful chicken. They offer a variety of fried chicken options including the original which is a fried chicken coated in signature sauce, Spicy which is coated in a spicy sauce, Boneless chicken, and drumstick. In addition to fried chicken, 4Fingers also offers a variety of side dishes such as fries, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes. Once you get a taste of this crispy chicken complete with the sauces, you will be tempted to buy some more!

Unit Number: #01-89

Price Range: SGD 7.90 to SGD 37.95

Western Cuisine

1. Pezzo

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A call out for pizza enthusiasts, try on the pizzas made by the popular pizza chain in Singapore at an affordable price that will make you crave more. Pezzo offers a wide variety of pizzas, including classic options like Margherita and Pepperoni and many other more innovative creations.

In this pizza franchise restaurant, visitors are allowed to create their ideal pizzas by choosing their preferred toppings at an affordable price.

Unit Number: #01-61

Price Range: SGD 4.90 to SGD 32.30

2. Long John Silver’s

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Are you longing for a classic Western cuisine? Then try to visit Long John Silver’s which has been open since 1983 and has always been specialising in seafood, particularly fried fish and chicken. This restaurant is especially well known for its crispy batter and tartar sauce that would burst flavours inside your mouth.

Unit Number: #01-72

Price Range: SGD 4.50 to SGD 13.90

Local Singaporean Cuisine

1. Crave Nasi Lemak

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As the name has already implied, Crave Nasi Lemak is one Singaporean popular restaurant chain specialising in nasi lemak which is a traditional Malay dish consisting of coconut rice, sambal, and various side dishes. Nasi Lemak offers fried chicken, anchovies, peanuts, and hard-boiled eggs as condiments to make the dish more flavorful and unforgettable. Besides, the restaurant is also known for its affordable prices, making it a popular choice for locals and tourists alike.

Unit Number: #B1-45

Price Range: SGD 5.90 to SGD 8.60

2. Ya Kun Kaya Toast

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The favourite for breakfast enthusiasts and coffee lovers in Singapore, Ya Kun Kaya Toast never betrays its reputation for being the best Singaporean breakfast chain offering the signature kaya toast, which is a simple yet delicious dish consisting of two slices of toasted bread spread with kaya and butter. It is one of the best Kaya Toast that you can find in the town.

Other than that, Ya Kun Kaya Toast also offers other breakfast items such as soft-boiled eggs served with soy sauce, coffee or tea, Half-boiled eggs and a toast set, which is a combination of all the menus mentioned above.

Unit Number: #01-87

Price Range: SGD 2.60 to SGD 17.30

If you plan to visit Paya Lebar Square Singapore, then you probably need a perfect place to stay for some nights that will offer you the utmost comfort during your holiday in Singapore. Here Traveloka has listed down some of the most recommended accommodations to stay, located close to Paya Lebar Square :

A modern hotel nestled in a strategic location close to numerous tourist attractions like Paya Lebar Square Mall, religious sites like Sri Sivan Temple and transportation hubs such as Paya Lebar MRT Station is an ideal place to stay if you happen to visit Singapore. Besides, the hotel also provides a wide variety of facilities like a rooftop terrace, a comfortable room complete with a refrigerator and TV, restaurants and a bar to make your stay much more comfortable and unforgettable.

Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebay offers a variety of room types to suit different needs and preferences from the standard room, superior room, deluxe room, and family room for you to leisurely spend your time with friends, family and even your loved ones.

Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebar

8.4/10

Geylang

SGD 219

SGD 164

Another simple and affordable accommodation option located in Geylang, Singapore, Four Chain View Hotel offers basic amenities like flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and free Wi-fi in each room and suite to accompany you during your stay. Besides, the hotel is also close to City Plaza and Paya Lebar Square where visitors can unleash themself and have a shopping spree through the stalls and shops offering necessities and luxuries from branded bags, and clothes, to a wide variety of restaurants serving various mouth-watering foods.

Four Chain View Hotel

7.7/10

Geylang

SGD 136

SGD 102

Hotel 81 Tristar is one of the favourites among budget travellers that features all the basic amenities needed during their stay at affordable rates. Other than being located in Joo Chiat, which is a bustling neighbourhood known for its mix of local culture restaurants and shops, The hotel is also nestled within walking distance of several other popular tourist attractions such as Geylang Sergi Village, that always bustling with Malay foods and culture.

Hotel 81 Tristar

8.5/10

Joo Chiat

SGD 151

SGD 133

Here are all the most recommended snack bars, stalls, and restaurants that you might want to consider putting on your list to visit the next time you visit Paya Lebar Square. All of the restaurants, and stalls mentioned above have their specialities serving the best out of the best delicacies that you hardly get anywhere else.

If you would like to book accommodation, services, or flight tickets to Singapore or anywhere you want, Traveloka is more than happy to help you in booking those tickets. Besides giving the best price, Traveloka also often gives numerous combos, discounts, and promotions! What are you waiting for? Grab yours fast before it runs out!

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