Best Tampines West food places
Tampines residents are fortunate enough to have a plethora of food options in the area, including Tampines 1, Tampines Hub, and even Tampines West. With the opening of Tampines West MRT Station in 2017, more eateries have opened in the vicinity, with cool finds such as lobster nasi lemak, under-HDB izakaya and more. If these intrigue you, continue reading our guide to the best Tampines West food places.
Table of Contents
- Best Tampines West food places
- 1. Lawa Bintang
- 2. The Only Burger
- 3. Little Tokio
- 4. Three’s A Crowd
- 5. Soi Thai Kitchen
- 6. Zi Zai Vegetarian Restaurant
- 7. Xing Ji Wanton Mee
- 8. Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee
- 9. Wong’s Family Western
- 10. 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee
- Guide to the best Tampines West food places
1. Lawa Bintang
Treat yourself to Lobster Nasi Lemak ($25) at Muslim-owned eatery Lawa Bintang. The lobster meat here is fresh and juicy, and comes layered with three types of cheese. It’s then garnished with herbs for added flavour. The best way to enjoy the nasi lemak here is to have a bite of lobster with a spoonful of their fragrant nasi lemak and crunchy ikan bilis, and then dip everything into their stellar sambal. If you’d like something less extravagant, get their Fried Sotong Nasi Lemak ($12) instead. Not only is it one of the most ordered items, but it’s also great value for its portion.
Read our Lawa Bintang review.
Address: 9008 Tampines Street 93, Singapore 528843
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 1pm
Website
Lawa Bintang is a Muslim-owned eatery.
2. The Only Burger
The last time we went to The Only Burger, we were impressed by their bestseller, The Oklahoma Beef Burger ($9.50 for single/$12.50 for double). What makes this burger special is that it comes with heaps of fried onions atop a tender, juicy beef patty. Just a word of caution: it’s a saucy burger slathered with three house-made sauces, so only get this if you don’t mind a messy eating experience. Otherwise, The Spicy Chicken Burger ($9.10) is a great alternative; this burger comes packed with a crispy fried chicken thigh, a house-made spicy and garlic mayo sauce, and veggies.
Read our The Only Burger review.
Address: 602B Tampines Avenue 9, #01-01, Happy Hawkers, Singapore 522602
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Website
The Only Burger is a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Little Tokio
Little Tokio is an under-HDB izakaya serving up affordable yakitori and teppanyaki till 10pm daily. We recommend The Ikayaki ($19.90+), a hearty meal consisting of a huge grilled squid and fried rice. Each slice of squid was tender yet chewy, and we particularly enjoyed the sweet teriyaki sauce when mixed with the fried rice. If you prefer meat to seafood, consider getting the Wagyu Beef Steak ($24.90+) instead; the hotplate of meat comes with a caramelly, garlicky sauce that cuts through any greasiness of the beef.
Read our Little Tokio review.
Address: 824 Tampines Street 81, #01-22, Singapore 520824
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6904 0866
Website
Little Tokio is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Three’s A Crowd
Located just across the MRT Station is Three’s A Crowd, a cosy cafe that sells gelato, waffles, cakes and more. It’s a must to get their Churros Waffles ($8), a toasty, crunchy treat that’s extra sweet thanks to the sugar bits. Alternatively, get a scoop of their gelato priced from $4.50 if you’d like something simple or on the go. Some popular flavours here include Speculoos and Roasted Pistachio.
Address: 802 Tampines Avenue 4, #01-11, Singapore 520802
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11pm
Website
Three’s A Crowd is a halal-certified eatery.
5. Soi Thai Kitchen
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Soi Thai Kitchen has perpetually long queues and is usually packed with hungry residents and students alike. Thai food isn’t complete without a spicy and sour soup, so get their Clear Tom Yum Soup ($8.90); there’s nothing like a good bowl of tom yum soup with rice to satisfy your Thai food cravings. You can also choose between chicken and seafood for the soup. Complete your meal with spicy-tangy Mango Salad ($7.90) or Steamed Sea Bass in Chilli Lime ($33.90) if you don’t mind spending a little more.
Address: 824 Tampines Street 81, #01-28, Singapore 520824
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2:15pm, 5:30pm to 1:30am
Website
Soi Thai Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Zi Zai Vegetarian Restaurant
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Tampines West has everything for everyone, even for vegans. With Zi Zai Vegetarian Restaurant, vegans or health-conscious individuals can also have a place to dine at. If you can’t decide what to get from their extensive menu, try their Char Kway Teow ($6.50/$10/$14), made using soy-based ingredients and filled with wok hei. For sides, get their Cai Por Omelette ($7/$11/$15) or Signature Claypot Fish Soup ($11/$18/$25), perfect for sharing with your dining companion(s).
Address: 801 Tampines Avenue 4, Singapore 520801
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10:15pm
Website
Zi Zai Vegetarian Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Xing Ji Wanton Mee
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Simple bowls of noodles from hawker stalls make comforting food that won’t hurt your bank account. Xing Ji is a great example, where you can enjoy springy wonton mee and mushroom noodles. Wake up earlier if you’re planning to drop by, as the queue starts snaking during peak hours. Get a hearty bowl of Wanton Mee ($5/$6/$7) made of egg noodles and slices of char siew with sweet and savoury black sauce. Here’s a tip: dip the dumplings into sambal for an added fiery kick. Otherwise, consider getting the Mushroom Noodles ($5/$6), an all-time favourite among regulars.
Address: 137 Tampines Street 11, #01-35, Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, Singapore 522137
Opening hours: Thurs-Sun 6am to 1pm, Mon 6am to 12pm
Tel: 9068 7769
Website
Xing Ji Wanton Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee
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Spot Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre. You’ll see the stall from afar by its bright yellow signboard. As its name suggests, their signature dish would be their Sarawak Kuching Kolo Mee (from $5). Unlike the usual egg noodles, they only use egg whites to make theirs. The noodles are mixed with black sauce and topped with pieces of wonton, deep-fried wonton, braised pork ribs, char siew and veggies. Be warned that their chilli packs a punch so prepare your tissue packet and drinks. For its quality and quantity, this definitely offers bang for your buck.
Address: 137 Tampines Street 11, #01-45, Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, Singapore 521137
Opening hours: Daily 6am to 2pm
Tel: 9866 2244
Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Wong’s Family Western
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For affordable old-school western food, head to Wong’s Family Western, where the cheapest meal, Chicken Chop Burger, is priced from $4.30. If bread isn’t your preferred choice of carbs, worry not, as there are plenty of rice and noodle options available. There’s the Chicken Wing Rice ($4.50): white rice, a deep-fried chicken wing, and a coleslaw on the side. Alternatively, spend a little more and enjoy Fish Cutlet Spaghetti ($10) or Black Pepper Beef Steak ($14.50); the latter also gives you a slice of garlic bread, fries, and coleslaw.
Address: Tampines Street 81, Singapore 520820
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9781 8557
Wong’s Family Western is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee
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137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee offers a good bowl of lor mee. Dig into their Signature Lor Mee ($4/$5), starring yellow noodles drowned in thick, black sauce, topped with a generous portion of fried fish, fish fillet, and egg. Mix the sambal into the sauce if you like a spicy kick. Enjoy the crispy batter of the fried fish with the savoury sauce and a little bit of garlic to add some sharpness.
Address: 137A Tampines Street 11, #01-09, Singapore 522137
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6:30am to 1pm
137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Guide to the best Tampines West food places
With this list of food haunts at Tampines, we’re sure you can now enjoy exploring hoods beyond your area and try out new places that you’ve never heard of.
In the same vein, read our Tampines East food guide for late-night dessert and more. Alternatively, check out Nippon Bite for fresh onigiri sandwiches in over 10 flavours at Tampines 1.
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