The food scene at Sembawang MRT is anchored by Sun Plaza, the mall connected to the station's Exit A, which fills its basement, ground and upper floors with restaurants, a Koufu food court and takeaway kiosks. The neighbourhood's signature dish is Sembawang white beehoon, and dining ranges from budget hawker plates and nasi lemak to hotpot, Korean BBQ and Western chains. Beyond the mall's roughly 10am-10pm trading hours, a few outlets – notably a 24-hour McDonald's – keep the area fed after dark; individual outlet hours vary, so confirm before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- White Restaurant (Sun Plaza) (closed)
- Haidilao Hot Pot (Sun Plaza)
- 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodles
- Pontian Wanton Noodles
- The Home Restaurant (回味之家)
- Nan Yang Dao
- Pot Addiction (吃锅瘾)
- Lao Huo Tang (老火汤)
- Koufu Food Court (Sun Plaza)
- CRAVE Nasi Lemak
- Saizeriya (Sun Plaza)
- Swensen's (Sun Plaza)
- The Charcoal Grill Legend
- Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Sun Plaza)
- Men Men Don Don
- Wok Hey (Sun Plaza)
- McDonald's (Sun Plaza)
The best places to eat near Sembawang MRT
White Restaurant (Sun Plaza) Local Chinese / zi char · $$
Home of the Original Sembawang white beehoon – rice vermicelli cooked in a rich seafood stock. This Sun Plaza outlet has closed; the original Sembawang store is at 22 Jalan Tampang.
- Status: Closed (scheduled last day 27 Sep 2026; confirmed Nov 2026)
- Cuisine: Local Chinese / zi char
- Price: $$ · White beehoon from ~$6.90 a la carte; lunch sets from ~$9.90
- Must-try: Original Sembawang white beehoon, San lou beehoon, Ginger chicken
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #03-12, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Haidilao Hot Pot (Sun Plaza) Chinese hotpot (Sichuan) · $$$
Popular Sichuan hotpot chain known for its service, free-flow condiments and noodle-pulling performance.
- Cuisine: Chinese hotpot (Sichuan)
- Price: $$$ · ~$40-60 per person
- Must-try: Customisable hotpot broths, Hand-pulled la mian, Beef and seafood platters
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #02-01, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodles Teochew noodles · $
Basement takeaway-style stall serving springy Teochew-style fishball noodles.
- Cuisine: Teochew noodles
- Price: $ · ~$4-6
- Must-try: Teochew fishball noodles, Mee pok dry, Fishballs
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-43, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Pontian Wanton Noodles Wanton noodles · $
Well-known wanton noodle chain in the Sun Plaza basement, a quick and affordable bite.
- Cuisine: Wanton noodles
- Price: $ · ~$4-6
- Must-try: Dry wanton noodles, Wanton soup, Dumplings
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-32/33/37, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
The Home Restaurant (回味之家) Chinese home-style / zi char · $$
Cosy sit-down restaurant serving hearty home-style Chinese dishes.
- Cuisine: Chinese home-style / zi char
- Price: $$
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-19, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Nan Yang Dao Southeast Asian / Nanyang · $$
Concept eatery celebrating traditional Southeast Asian and Nanyang flavours.
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian / Nanyang
- Price: $$
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #02-15, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
Pot Addiction (吃锅瘾) Chinese hotpot / steamboat · $$
Casual hotpot and steamboat spot on Sun Plaza's second floor.
- Cuisine: Chinese hotpot / steamboat
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Steamboat / hotpot
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #02-14, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Lao Huo Tang (老火汤) Chinese soups / zi char · $$
Comfort-food restaurant known for nourishing double-boiled Chinese soups and cooked dishes.
- Cuisine: Chinese soups / zi char
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Double-boiled soups
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #03-15/16, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Koufu Food Court (Sun Plaza) Food court (mixed local hawker) · $
Air-conditioned food court with a range of local hawker stalls; one of the cheapest options in the mall.
- Cuisine: Food court (mixed local hawker)
- Price: $ · ~$4-7 per dish
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #03-01B, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
CRAVE Nasi Lemak Malay / nasi lemak · $
MUIS halal-certified nasi lemak chain, one of the few spots near the station that stays open late.
- Cuisine: Malay / nasi lemak
- Price: $ · ~$5-8
- Must-try: Nasi lemak with fried chicken, Teh tarik
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #01-23, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Hours vary by source (reported later trading on Fri-Sat); confirm before visiting
- Halal: Halal-certified (MUIS-listed; checked Nov 2026)
Saizeriya (Sun Plaza) Italian-Japanese (Western) · $
Budget-friendly Italian family-restaurant chain popular for cheap pasta and doria.
- Cuisine: Italian-Japanese (Western)
- Price: $ · Mains ~$5-10
- Must-try: Milano doria, Pasta, Pizza
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #03-17/18/19, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Swensen's (Sun Plaza) Western · $$
Family-friendly Western chain best known for its ice cream sundaes.
- Cuisine: Western
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$12-20; sundaes from ~$10
- Must-try: Ice cream sundaes, Western mains
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #02-21/22, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
The Charcoal Grill Legend Korean BBQ buffet · $$$
Korean-style grill buffet on the third floor for a sit-down BBQ meal.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ buffet
- Price: $$$ · Korean BBQ buffet
- Must-try: Korean BBQ buffet
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #03-01/01A, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Sun Plaza) Local breakfast / kopitiam · $
Traditional kaya toast and kopi chain, good for a local breakfast or tea break.
- Cuisine: Local breakfast / kopitiam
- Price: $ · Toast set ~$5-6
- Must-try: Kaya toast set, Soft-boiled eggs, Kopi
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-42/45, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
Men Men Don Don Japanese (donburi / udon) · $
Value Japanese rice-bowl and udon counter in the basement.
- Cuisine: Japanese (donburi / udon)
- Price: $ · Bowls ~$5-10
- Must-try: Donburi rice bowls, Udon
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-12/13, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Wok Hey (Sun Plaza) Chinese wok / fried rice · $
Grab-and-go wok-fried rice kiosk with customisable toppings.
- Cuisine: Chinese wok / fried rice
- Price: $ · ~$6-9
- Must-try: Wok hei fried rice
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #B1-39, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
McDonald's (Sun Plaza) Fast food · $
24-hour halal-certified McDonald's, the main late-night option right by the station.
- Cuisine: Fast food
- Price: $ · ~$6-10 per meal
- Must-try: Burgers, McSpicy, Fries
- Where: 30 Sembawang Drive, #01-15/16/17, Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713
- Nearest exit: Exit A (Sun Plaza) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Halal: Halal-certified
At a glance: compare every spot near Sembawang MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Restaurant (Sun Plaza) (closed) | Local Chinese / zi char | $$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Haidilao Hot Pot (Sun Plaza) | Chinese hotpot (Sichuan) | $$$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodles | Teochew noodles | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Pontian Wanton Noodles | Wanton noodles | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| The Home Restaurant (回味之家) | Chinese home-style / zi char | $$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Nan Yang Dao | Southeast Asian / Nanyang | $$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | — |
| Pot Addiction (吃锅瘾) | Chinese hotpot / steamboat | $$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Lao Huo Tang (老火汤) | Chinese soups / zi char | $$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Koufu Food Court (Sun Plaza) | Food court (mixed local hawker) | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | — |
| CRAVE Nasi Lemak | Malay / nasi lemak | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | Halal-certified |
| Saizeriya (Sun Plaza) | Italian-Japanese (Western) | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Swensen's (Sun Plaza) | Western | $$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| The Charcoal Grill Legend | Korean BBQ buffet | $$$ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Sun Plaza) | Local breakfast / kopitiam | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | — |
| Men Men Don Don | Japanese (donburi / udon) | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | No |
| Wok Hey (Sun Plaza) | Chinese wok / fried rice | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | — |
| McDonald's (Sun Plaza) | Fast food | $ | Exit A (Sun Plaza) | Halal-certified |
Sembawang MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Sembawang known for?
Sembawang's signature dish is white beehoon – rice vermicelli cooked in a rich seafood stock – popularised by White Restaurant, which began in the area as 'The Original Sembawang White Beehoon'. White Restaurant's Sun Plaza outlet has closed; its original Sembawang store is at 22 Jalan Tampang, opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre.
Are there halal options near Sembawang MRT?
Yes. Inside Sun Plaza, CRAVE Nasi Lemak (#01-23) is MUIS halal-certified, and McDonald's (#01-15/16/17) is halal-certified and open 24 hours. Halal certification can change, so verify a venue's current MUIS status before you go.
What are the cheapest eats near Sembawang MRT?
The best value is inside Sun Plaza: the Koufu food court (#03-01B) and basement takeaway stalls like 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodles and Pontian Wanton Noodles, plus CRAVE Nasi Lemak – most of these come in under about $8.
What's open late near Sembawang MRT?
The McDonald's in Sun Plaza is open 24 hours, making it the most reliable late-night option. CRAVE Nasi Lemak is also reported to trade later on weekends, though hours vary by source, so confirm first. Most other mall outlets close by around 10pm.
Which MRT exit should I take for the main food cluster?
Take Exit A at Sembawang MRT, which leads directly to Sun Plaza, where nearly all the eateries in this guide are located.
What food can I find at Sun Plaza in Sembawang?
Sun Plaza (also written Sunplaza), linked to Sembawang MRT Exit A, has food on every level. The basement has quick bites like 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodles, Pontian Wanton Noodles, Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Men Men Don Don and Wok Hey. Level 1 has CRAVE Nasi Lemak and a 24-hour McDonald's. Level 2 has Haidilao Hot Pot and Swensen's, and Level 3 has Koufu, Saizeriya, Lao Huo Tang and The Charcoal Grill Legend.
Is there a food court at Sun Plaza Sembawang?
Yes. Sun Plaza's food court is Koufu, at #03-01B on the third floor. It is an air-conditioned food court with a range of local hawker stalls, and dishes cost about $4 to $7, making it one of the cheapest places to eat in the mall. It is about a two-minute walk from Sembawang MRT via Exit A, which leads straight into Sun Plaza (sometimes spelt Sunplaza).
What can I eat in the Sun Plaza basement at Sembawang?
The Sun Plaza basement is the place for cheap, quick meals. 85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodles (#B1-43) and Pontian Wanton Noodles (#B1-32/33/37) sell noodles for about $4 to $6. Ya Kun Kaya Toast (#B1-42/45) does toast sets for about $5 to $6, Men Men Don Don (#B1-12/13) serves donburi and udon for about $5 to $10, and Wok Hey (#B1-39) does fried rice for about $6 to $9.
What time does Sun Plaza Sembawang open and close?
Sun Plaza's official operating hours are 10am to 10pm daily, according to the mall's website (checked November 2026). Hours for individual outlets vary, so check before visiting. For food outside mall hours, the McDonald's at #01-15/16/17 is open 24 hours, and CRAVE Nasi Lemak at #01-23 is reported to trade later on Fridays and Saturdays, though its hours vary by source.
Where can I have a group or family dinner near Sembawang MRT?
For group dinners, Sun Plaza at Sembawang MRT Exit A has several sit-down options. Haidilao Hot Pot (#02-01) does Sichuan hotpot for about $40 to $60 a head, and The Charcoal Grill Legend (#03-01/01A) is a Korean BBQ buffet. For families on a budget, Saizeriya (#03-17/18/19) has mains for about $5 to $10, and Swensen's (#02-21/22) has Western mains and ice cream sundaes.