Bugis Junction’s food options are getting more exciting lately.
The mall now has quite a varied line-up, from Korean fried chicken and Vietnamese pho to Thai boat noodle hotpot, Sichuan hotpot, Japanese teppanyaki and Malaysian-style kopi fare.
There are also new openings to look out for. Yang’s Dumpling 小杨生煎, the famous Shanghai pan-fried bun brand, has opened its first Singapore outlet here, while Kaiohdon and Sushi Zushi has also joined the mall.
Here are 12 of the best restaurants and cafes to check out at Bugis Junction, including new openings, casual meals, and tempting desserts:
Yang’s Dumpling 小杨生煎
Bugis Junction #B1-05
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Famous Shanghai Pan-Fried Bun Brand Opens First Singapore Outlet
Yang’s Dumpling 小杨生煎 is one of the most recognised names for sheng jian bao in Shanghai, and made its way to Singapore at Bugis Junction.
The brand started in 1994 and is best known for its pan-fried buns, with a crisp golden base, soft doughy top, juicy meat filling and hot soup inside.
What To Order:
The signature Sheng Jian Bao, available in pork or prawn fillings, is the absolute must-have here. These pan-fried soup buns are cooked in large pans until the bottom turns crisp, while the top stays soft and fluffy.
Be careful when biting in, as the hot soup inside can spill out. The best way is to take a small bite first, let some steam escape, then enjoy the filling and crisp base together.
Beyond the signature Sheng Jian Bao, the Singapore menu also features duck vermicelli soups, chicken soups, dry noodles, fried pork cutlet, cabbage pork spring rolls and desserts.
Foodie Tip: Look out for the seasonal exclusive Crab Roe & Pork Pan-fried Bun, which comes filled with pork and crab roe for a more indulgent bite.
Daily Chicken
Bugis Junction #B1-06
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Korean Fried Chicken By Popular South Korean Brand, Now Halal-Certified
Daily Chicken in the basement of Bugis Junction works well for days when you want Korean fried chicken that is saucy, crispy and easy to share. It is also Halal-certified now.
The brand is conceptualised by Katrina Group in partnership with Daily Beer from South Korea, known for its tantalising Korean fried chicken.
While the name points straight to fried chicken, the menu actually stretches quite a bit further. You can find gimbap, ramyeon, tteokbokki, kimchi fried rice, cheese balls, fruit ades and other Korean comfort bites.
What To Order:
If you love boneless chicken, get the Chicken Gangjeong Black (or red for the spicy), coated in a glossy soy-based sauce with rice cakes and a choice of potato wedges or pop chicken kimchi dumplings.
It has that addictive sticky-sweet sauce, with the rice cakes adding a chewy bite in between pieces of chicken.
Also don’t miss the Chicken Tender Gimbap, which is more filling than it first looks, with chicken tenders and stir-fried vegetables rolled into the rice.
Foodie Tip: Daily Chicken has launched takeaway favourites such as the Korean Style Salad ($6.90) and Daily Gimbap ($10), great if you want a quick meal to go.
Pho Vietz
Bugis Junction #B1-08
Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm (Sun – Thurs), 11am – 10pm (Fri – Sat)
Vietnamese Pho Chain From Malaysia Opens In Singapore
Pho Vietz is a familiar name to many who have eaten around Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, and it has brought its bowls of Vietnamese comfort food right to Bugis Junction.
This is the brand’s first Singapore outlet, and the menu goes beyond just a quick bowl of pho.
You get Vietnamese noodle soups, dry vermicelli bowls, rice sets, spring rolls, banh mi, coffee and desserts, making it quite a complete stop for a casual Vietnamese meal.
What To Order:
If you want something classic, go for the Sliced Beef Noodle Soup with tender beef slices, rice noodles, bean sprouts and herbs in a clear broth.
Pho Vietz uses imported Australian beef, with fresh ingredients delivered daily.
The broth is light but not flat, with a gentle beefy sweetness and enough warmth from the herbs to keep it comforting. Add the bean sprouts, basil and chilli to lift the bowl further, especially if you like your pho more aromatic.
If you are in the mood for rice, the Braised Pork Belly with Coconut Juice Rice Set is the more indulgent pick. It comes with rice, salad and soup, with melt-in-the-mouth pork belly in a sweet savoury sauce.
Like a hearty Vietnamese home-style meal, especially with the rice soaking up the gravy.
Foodie Tip: There are dinner promotions from 6pm to 9pm, with bowls starting from $9.90. That is really value for money.
Tokyo Shokudo Bistro
Bugis Junction #B1-07
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Halal Japanese Tempura and Ramen Specialist
Can’t decide what to eat? Tokyo Shokudo Bistro feels like the kind of place built for groups.
Someone can order ramen, another can have tendon, while others may go for Chicken Teriyaki Rice Set, Chicken Cutlet Rice Set, Takoyaki Pizza or Baked Cheese Rice.
The Halal-certified Japanese casual dining concept serves ramen and tendon, but this Bistro outlet goes further with gyudon, pizza, baked cheese rice, pasta and side dishes. So yes, quite a lot under one roof.
What To Order:
If you are here for the first time, the Signature Tendon is a satisfying pick, coming with crispy prawn, egg, fish, nori, assorted vegetables and rice, giving you a good mix of crunch and comfort in one bowl.
It is best eaten soon after serving, before the sauce softens everything too much.
For ramen, the Spicy Beef Suki Ramen is one to consider if you prefer something with more punch. It comes with sliced beef, egg, wood ear mushrooms, spring onions and a spicy paste that you can mix into the broth to your liking.
Foodie Tip: Look out for the bundle meals, such as the 2-pax set from $44.90 and 4-pax set from $81.90. These can include a mix of tendon, ramen, gyoza, drinks and desserts, and are suitable if you are sharing with family or friends.
Oriental Kopi
Bugis Junction #02-50
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Malaysian Nanyang Coffee Chain with Signature Nanyang Mains and Egg Tarts
Oriental Kopi is probably one of the most famous Malaysian-style kopitiam brands to land in Singapore, and its Bugis Junction flagship outlet still draws attention with those golden egg tarts sitting at the front counter.
The signature mains cover quite a wide spread, from Oriental Signature Nasi Lemak, Oriental Polo Bun, Nanyang Curry Chicken Rice, Oriental Curry Laksa Mee, to Oriental Chicken Hor Fun.
Not forgetting the Oriental Fried Chicken Meat Mee Siam, Oriental Hainanese Chicken Rice, Oriental Prawn Meehoon Mee, Penang Char Kuey Teow and Double Butter Kaya Toast. Yums.
What To Order:
The Oriental Signature Nasi Lemak is my personal favourite to order here, served with fried chicken, Oriental egg, homemade sambal, aromatic pandan rice, peanuts, ikan bilis and cucumber.
For something soupy, I enjoyed the Oriental Prawn Meehoon Mee. The broth is rich and ‘gao gao’, with that deeper prawn sweetness that makes you want to keep sipping.
Do save space for the Oriental Egg Tart. This is one of the brand’s signatures, made with imported premium French butter and baked with a flaky crust. The filling is thick, smooth and wobbly, with that caramelised top.
Foodie Tip: Buy 6 pieces of the Oriental Egg Tart and get a free tart. Works well for takeaway, especially if you are bringing snacks back for the family or colleagues.
Gochiya
Bugis Junction #02-48
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
New Japanese Teppanyaki Brand with Juicy Hamburg
Gochiya is a new Japanese-style teppanyaki concept at Bugis Junction, and it brings the cooking action right to your table.
Instead of the usual teppanyaki counter where the chef does everything in front of you, the meats here are served on individual hotplates, so you can continue cooking them to your preferred doneness.
It is a more casual, self-cooking version of teppanyaki, but still has that sizzle and smoke that makes the meal feel a little more fun.
What To Order:
The Signature Hamburg Combo is the one to look at if you want a bit of everything. It comes with hamburg, Iberico secreto pork, assorted vegetables, chestnut collar, ikura chawanmushi and even kama pot rice.
The hamburg is made with a mix of Rubia Gallega beef and pork, giving it a juicy bite with both beefy richness and pork sweetness.
Let it sit on the hotplate a little longer if you like more char, but do not overcook it or the patty may lose some of that tenderness.
Foodie Tip: Gochiya has a new Sea-zzle Combo from 1 June to 31 July 2026, with Sea-Duo at $13.90++ and Sea-Trio at $15.90++.
THACHANG SG
Bugis Junction #02-46
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Thurs, Sun), 11:30am – 10:30pm (Fri – Sat)
Bangkok-Style Thai Restaurant with Boat Noodles, Hot Pot and Street Food Favourites
THACHANG SG brings a splash of Bangkok-style street food to Bugis Junction, with a menu that goes beyond its boat noodles.
You can find yum salads, som tam, hot pot sets, basil rice, fried Mama noodles, crab omelette rice, seafood dishes, Thai appetisers and zi char-style mains such as stir-fried kangkong and seabass.
What To Order:
The Creamy Omelette Crab Meat Rice is an easy crowd-pleaser, especially if you like your egg soft and slightly runny.
The omelette sits over rice like a golden blanket, with crab meat folded through for sweetness. Remember to add some of the specially made chilli sauce, which is sharp and spicy enough to cut through the creaminess.
The Special Beef Boat Noodle Soup is THE dish to get, especially if you are missing authentic Thai food. The flavourful soup (cooked using a 20-year-old broth) has that darker, deeper taste, with a savoury base and a slight herbal edge. Aroy!
Foodie Tip: If you really love boat noodles, there is also the Hotpot Beef Boat Noodle Set for 2 pax ($30.90), where you can choose your noodles and spice level.
Xiao Long Kan Hotpot 小龙坎老火锅
Bugis Junction #02-54
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Chengdu Style Hotpot Experience with Fresh Meats and Spicy Soup
Xiao Long Kan Hotpot 小龙坎老火锅 is a well-loved Sichuan hotpot brand, known for its old Chengdu-style setting with red lanterns, brick walls and wooden details.
The menu has a wide range of soup bases, meats, seafood, vegetables, handmade items and cooked dishes.
I recommend choosing the three-soup pot, so you get to try a variety.
Soup bases include Chengdu Spicy Soup (the must-order here), Butter Spicy Soup Base, Fish Maw Chicken Soup Base, Pork Bone Soup Base, Mushroom Soup Base, Tomato Soup Base, and Sour & Spicy Golden Soup Base.
What To Order:
If you are here during weekday lunch, look out for the 九宫格 “nine grid” (Sudoku) combos, available Mondays to Fridays from 11am to 4pm. You can get a Beef, Pork or Fish Set priced at affordably $19.90++ (excluding soup base).
Each 九宫格 set comes with 9 selected ingredients, which include sliced meats, handmade meatballs, vegetables, beancurd or tofu skin items and other hotpot staples.
A value-for-money way to try a range of ingredients, especially if you are dining as two or in a smaller group.
Foodie Tip: For sharing, there are also bigger sets such as the Belgium Black Pork Set for 2 pax ($62.60++) and Prime Beef Set for 4 pax ($87.60++). These are better if you want a fuller hotpot spread.
A Hot Hideout
Bugis Junction #03-30D
Opening Hours: 11am – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun) (last order at 9:30pm)
Singaporean-style Mala with Collagen Soup and Crispy Fried Ingredients
A Hot Hideout is not your usual mala shop, and that is probably why it has grown quite a following.
The brand calls its version “The Singaporean Kind of Mala”, with a thicker and more savoury soup base, and option to include creamy scrambled eggs and crispy fried ingredients into the bowl.
You start by choosing your ingredients from the display, with everything priced by weight. After that, pick your base such as Mala Collagen Soup, Mala Stir Fry, Tomato Collagen Soup, Collagen Soup and Oriental Stir Fry.
What To Order:
The Mala Collagen Soup is the signature for a reason. The broth is thick, savoury and comforting, with that mala warmth running through it without tasting overly oily.
It is easy to enjoy, especially if you do not usually go for very numbing flavours.
The Mala Stir Fry is better if you prefer something drier and more intense. It coats the ingredients well, with the spice and seasoning clinging to the noodles, vegetables and meat.
What makes A Hot Hideout more fun is the fried ingredients. Don’t forget about the top-favourites like crispy potato slices, fried lotus root, fried dory fish and cheese-stuffed otah.
Foodie Tip: Always order the scrambled eggs, as they give the bowl a soft, creamy contrast against the spicy broth or stir fry.
Zhang Liang Mala Tang 张亮麻辣烫
Bugis Junction #01-90/91
Opening Hours: 11am – 11:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Customisable Mala Tang with Fresh Ingredients and Creamy Soup
Zhang Liang Mala Tang 张亮麻辣烫 is one of the better-known mala tang chains from China, with thousands of outlets worldwide.
The Bugis Junction outlet is easy to spot from the outside on Level 1, with rows of chilled ingredients for you to pick from.
Think meats, seafood, mushrooms, vegetables, tofu items, meatballs, noodles, vermicelli and other mala tang staples.
Pick your ingredients, weigh your bowl, choose a soup or dry base, then add condiments to your liking.
What To Order:
If you are here for the first time, go for the Classic Spicy Bone Broth or Mala Original Soup for the familiar Zhang Liang experience.
It has that savoury mala warmth, with enough spice to wake up the appetite without being too heavy.
For something less spicy, pick the Tomato Soup which is tangy and lighter, and works well with seafood, mushrooms, vegetables and noodles.
Foodie Tip: This store opens till late. Useful if you want a late-night spicy bowl after shopping, work or a movie around Bugis.
Flipper’s
Bugis Junction #01-97
Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm (Mon – Thurs), 11am – 10pm (Fri, Eve of PH), 10:30am – 10pm (Sat, PH), 10:30am – 9:30pm (Sun)
Fluffy Japanese Kiseki Soufflé Pancakes From Tokyo
Flipper’s brings a slice of Tokyo’s dessert obsession to Bugis Junction, specialising in their world-famous “Kiseki” or miracle pancakes.
It can be quite mesmerising to watch the chefs masterfully flip the delicate mounds of batter, which are cooked at a specific low temperature to achieve their signature airy texture.
What To Order:
Get the Pistachio Dream Dome, which is quite a showstopper. These fluffy cloud-like soufflé pancakes are topped with a white chocolate dome that you melt away with a rich pistachio sauce.
Foodie Tip: While many come for the sweets, the savoury menu holds its own with the Omurice Wagyu Hamburg series.
Nunsaram Korean Dessert Café
Bugis Junction #01-70
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Refreshing Korean Bingsu, Gimbap and Signature Injeolmi Desserts
Nunsaram Korean Dessert Café is found on the ground floor of Bugis Junction, specifically located facing North Bridge Road.
The menu is wide-ranging, with bingsu flavours that go from traditional Injeolmi to more modern options like Milo, Oreo or Choco Banana.
What To Order:
I opted for the Green Tea Bingsu (available in regular or large), which arrived as a mountain of snowy shaved ice topped with a generous scoop of matcha ice cream and sweet red bean.
The ice is shaved so finely it truly mimics the texture of fresh snow, melting almost instantly on the tongue.
Foodie Tip: Nunsaram has just launched Korean Premium Ramen too, if you happen to have savoury cravings.
Bugis Junction has plenty to keep office workers and regular shoppers coming back, from quick lunches and takeaway bites to fuller meals across different cuisines.
If you work nearby, you can also sign up as an Office Privileges member and enjoy selected e-Deals through the CapitaStar app.
From now till 31 July 2026, members who redeem and use any 3 Office Privileges e-Deals in-store can receive 5,000 STAR$, limited to the first 800 redemptions.
So, before your next meal at Bugis Junction, check out the CapitaStar app first. A little extra perk always makes lunch feel better.
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