Waterway Point food guide
Punggol is a neighbourhood that’s buzzing with dining options, from affordable hawker fare to family-friendly restaurants. Waterway Point, the area’s bedrock mall, is similarly loaded with choices for where and what to eat on any given day. If you find yourself there hungry while chilling with a friend or wanting a place to hit up to dabao a meal, our list of the best Waterway Point food is here to help.
Table of Contents
- Waterway Point food guide
- 1. Paik’s Noodle
- 2. Warabimochi Kamakura
- 3. Wen Zhang Lao Mian
- 4. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
- 5. Genki Sushi
- 6. Hototogisu Ramen
- 7. So Pho
- 8. Gyu-Kaku
- 9. Gong Yuan Mala Tang
- 10. White Restaurant
- 11. PUTIEN
- 12. Din Tai Fung
- 13. Dian Xiao Er
- 14. Lao Huo Tang
- 15. BYD By 1826
- Where to eat at Waterway Point in Punggol
1. Paik’s Noodle
Famous Korean noodle chain Paik’s Noodle is owned by celebrity chef Baek Jong-won, with more than 270 outlets across the globe. Go for their acclaimed Jajang Myeon (from $11+), with handmade noodles topped with Korean black bean sauce, stir-fried pork, and veggies. They are also known for their Jjamppong ($14+), where you get springy noodles soaked in a spicy seafood broth, brimming with baby octopus, pork slices, and veggies.
Read our Paik’s Noodle feature.
Unit number: #02-21, West Wing
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Paik’s Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Warabimochi Kamakura
The fifth installment from long-queue Japanese dessert franchise Warabimochi Kamakura arrives with a dine-in cafe, serving up their signature Warabimochi in a 2-Piece Cup ($4.90), 5-Piece Box ($8.90), or 10-Piece Box ($15.90). You can also get the outlet-exclusive 3-Piece with Hot Matcha Set ($9.90), which pairs three pieces of mochi with a large bowl of warm, grassy matcha. They also have outlet-exclusive warabimochi drinks: the Rich Chocolate, Chocolate Banana, and Melon Milk, all of which start from $7.90.
Read our Warabimochi Kamakura feature.
Unit number: #01-72/73
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9pm
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Warabimochi Kamakura is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Wen Zhang Lao Mian
Another popular franchise from China with over 150 outlets worldwide, Wen Zhang Lao Mian specialises in noodle soups, offering rich, heartwarming broths meticulously brewed for at least three hours. The Tomato Soup with Crispy Pork ($13.90++) features a tomato-based broth with chunks of tomato, as well as fried battered pork, corn, and cabbage. Spice lovers can try their Braised Beef Noodle ($14.90++) or Sour Spicy Soup with Black Fish ($13.90++), and those who prefer rice instead can go for the bestselling Bacon Fried Rice ($10.60++).
Read our Wen Zhang Lao Mian review.
Unit number: #B2-04, East Wing
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 9:45pm
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Wen Zhang Lao Mian is not a halal-ceritifed eatery.
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4. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
As Singapore’s most famous bak kut teh brand, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh needs no introduction. You’ll almost always be getting the Pork Ribs Soup (from $8.80++), with its highlight soup not too peppery and having a distinct rich flavour of pork. The Premium Loin Rib Soup ($9.80++) comes with a large, satisfying piece of loin rib, and you’ll not want to forget the Dough Fritters ($2.30++) to dip into the soup.
Read our Song Fa Bak Kut Teh review.
Unit number: #01-24
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Fri 11am to 9:30pm, Sat 10:30am to 9:30pm, Sun 10:30am to 9pm
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. Genki Sushi
Another crowd favourite for kaiten sushi is Genki Sushi. Choose from a wide array of affordable, delicious Japanese bites, including upsized popular Dai Man Zoku sushi, topped with large-cut premium ingredients. Aside from sushi, you can also get mini bowls of staple Japanese donburi, as well as noodle dishes. Most plates cost less than $5 too! Be warned, though, that most of the time, you’re going to have to wait in line for a while.
Unit number: #02-23
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6957 2728
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Genki Sushi is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Hototogisu Ramen
Hototogisu Ramen is a one-Michelin-starred ramen brand that hails from Tokyo. The standard offering here is the humble Hotogisu Ramen ($11.90++), but adventurous slurpers can get their Charcoal Spare Rib Ramen ($15.90++) and the Crab Ramen ($16.90++), which comes with a full tempura soft-shell crab. The noodles here are thin, yet QQ, making them thoroughly slurpable. No MSG is added to any of their ramen dishes, so be rest assured if you’re health-conscious.
Unit number: #01-65
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
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Hotogisu Ramen is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. So Pho
So Pho offers halal-certified Vietnamese food that aims to be tasty, nutritious, and authentic. You can’t go wrong with their Pho Dac Biet ($18.50++), or special topping pho, which comes topped with premium grilled sirloin beef slices and beef balls, or the Bun Cha Gio Bo Nuong ($13.50++), which sees rice noodles topped with spring rolls, grilled beef, and greens, all dressed in a piquant fish sauce. I recommend the Pho Xao (from $12.80++)—stir-fried dry pho with your choice of protein—for those seeking an alternative to soupy pho.
Unit number: #01-28
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6385 8378
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So Pho is a halal-certified eatery.
8. Gyu-Kaku
Those looking for a special occasion treat or simply to indulge in a meat-fuelled feast can dine at Gyu-Kaku. The casual Japanese barbecue joint has multiple all-you-can-eat buffet tiers; splurge on their premium Japanese Wagyu Buffet ($94.80++ per person), and their Premium Buffet ($74.80++ per person), which entitles you to an unlimited selection of fatty, marbled beef. The Signature Buffet ($54.80++ per person) and Family Buffet ($38.80++ per person) offers a more wallet-friendly buffet selection for those looking to fill up their belly.
Unit number: #01-33
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6858 4001
Website
Gyu-Kaku is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Gong Yuan Mala Tang
Casual mala hotpot chain Gong Yuan Mala Tang offers spicy mala soup pots at affordable prices. You pay by weight here, so expect to spend about $10 to $15 per person. You start by choosing your soup base, from the classic Mala to Hot and Sour Pork Bone Broth, and then picking different toppings akin to DIY-ing a mala xiang guo. FYI, they have vegetarian-friendly options too!
Unit number: #02-21
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
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Gong Yuan Mala Tang is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. White Restaurant
White Restaurant is home to Sembawang’s famous white bee hoon, as well as other zi char classics. Order their Original White Bee Hoon (from $8.50++), loaded with fresh seafood, springy bee hoon, a moreish sauce, and fiery sambal to finish. Apart from their signature dish, there are a variety of other chef specialities to try, such as their Golden Salted Egg Prawns (from $22.80++), and Signature Meat and Seafood Roll ($14.80++), which is also known as hei zhor.
Unit number: #B1-12
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6702 2002
Website
White Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. PUTIEN
Acclaimed Fujian restaurant PUTIEN is another great place to satisfy Chinese food cravings in Waterway Point. With fresh ingredients being a priority, you can expect simple, yet flavourful dishes here. Order the Yellow Croaker with Fermented Diced Chilli ($53.20++), a whole steamed fish with a deep-savoury chilli marinade. Other musts include the Stir-Fried Yam ($18.40++), where yam cubes are fried with a crisp batter, and the Fujian Seafood Lor Mee ($15.10++), starring a medley of seafood and slurpable noodles.
Unit number: #B1-21
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6702 2002
Website
PUTIEN is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a go-to restaurant for many locals wanting a quick Taiwanese food fix. You know the drill: order their broth-filled Xiao Long Bao (from $9.80++), their wok hei-rich Pork Chop Fried Rice ($15.30++), and round it off with a side of shatteringly crisp Sliced Duck In Crispy Spring Onion Pastry ($10.30++).
Unit number: #01-22
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 9:15pm
Tel: 6384 7767
Website
Din Tai Fung is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Dian Xiao Er
For wallet-friendly set menus, head down to Dian Xiao Er. Their weekday set lunch, available from 11:30am to 4:29pm, is priced at $36.80++ for two, and includes four courses, as well as rice and tea. Highlights from this menu include their famed Herbal Roast Duck, which you can choose between Angelica Herb or Ten Wonder Herbs flavours, and their Crispy Fried Tofu with Spicy Sauce.
Unit number: #01-30
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6385 8513
Website
Dian Xiao Er is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Lao Huo Tang
Image credit: Lao Huo Tang
For Chinese double-boiled soup and zi char dishes that soothe the soul, dine at Lao Huo Tang. They often have promotions on their soup, spanning Salted Vegetable Duck Soup, Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Mummy’s ABC Soup, and more. Soups are priced from $12.80++, and are all boiled from scratch in-house, with only natural ingredients.
Unit number: #B1-22
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6386 0830
Website
Lao Huo Tang is not a halal-certified eatery.
15. BYD By 1826
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For a fusion of driving and dining, BYD By 1826 is the place for you, where you can enjoy a cafe experience right after taking the latest BYD models for a test drive. Try out the savoury Smoked Ham & Cheese Sourdough ($16++), or unwind with handcrafted desserts such as the Matcha Pistachio Tart ($8++). You can also grab their monthly set menus for only $9.90++ when you sign up for their free membership!
Unit number: #01-12
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
BYD By 1826 is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to eat at Waterway Point in Punggol
The next time you’re in Punggol foraging for the best food at Waterway Point, go ahead and refer to this guide for our recommendations!
Feeling hungry in the area? We got you covered with our Punggol food guide. Those living further north can also check out our Punggol Coast Mall guide, where they also house SG’s first AI FairPrice supermarket.
Address: 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761
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