The best food near Bencoolen MRT is in Fortune Centre on Middle Road, about 3 minutes from Exit A, with Sunshine Plaza and NAFA on Bencoolen Street even closer. Fortune Centre is one of Singapore's best-known vegetarian clusters (Japanese, Hakka yong tau foo, thunder tea rice, vegan udon), alongside dumplings, clam noodles, budget Korean, Japanese donburi and desserts, with most meals from around $7-15. Halal choice is limited: EPIKebabs at Sunshine Plaza is MUIS-certified. Many Fortune Centre shops close by 8-9pm, so go earlier for dinner.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- EPIKebabs (Sunshine Plaza)
- Wanglee Cafe (Bencoolen)
- Herbivore
- Pine Tree Cafe
- Living Wholesome Vegetarian
- New Green Pasture Cafe
- Tracy Juice Culture
- Yuen Kee Dumpling
- Wawa Lala Bee Hoon
- Madness Nasi Lemak
- Hangawi Korean Food
- Sakedokoro Eizaburo
- Ume San 100
- Yat Ka Yan Dessert
- Mama Patisserie
- SKOSH (Bencoolen)
- The Mind Cafe Mega Store
The best places to eat near Bencoolen MRT
EPIKebabs (Sunshine Plaza) Kebabs / Middle Eastern · $
Halal kebab shop in Sunshine Plaza, part of a five-outlet Muslim-owned chain running since 2012; dine-in and takeaway.
- Cuisine: Kebabs / Middle Eastern
- Price: $
- Must-try: Kebab wraps, Kebab rice
- Where: 91 Bencoolen Street, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Wanglee Cafe (Bencoolen) Nanyang kopitiam / local · $
Air-conditioned Nanyang-style cafe in Sunshine Plaza (covered by Daniel Food Diary in December 2025) serving kaya toast and kopi alongside ban mee, nasi lemak, mee siam goreng and curry chicken rice.
- Cuisine: Nanyang kopitiam / local
- Price: $ · From around $3.20
- Must-try: Chilli Ban Mee, Ah Ma Nasi Lemak, Kaya Butter Toast set
- Where: 91 Bencoolen Street, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-6pm; Fri-Sun 8am-7pm
Herbivore Japanese vegetarian · $$
Sit-down Japanese vegetarian restaurant in Fortune Centre using mock meats for bento sets, soba, ramen and sushi.
- Cuisine: Japanese vegetarian
- Price: $$ · From around $15
- Must-try: Unagi-style stir-fry bento, Cold natto soba, Vegetarian sushi
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-3pm & 5pm-9:30pm (last orders 2:30pm and 8:45pm)
- Halal: No
Pine Tree Cafe Vegetarian (Hakka / local) · $
Vegetarian stall in Fortune Centre known for Hakka yong tau foo (dry or soup), with meat-free versions of local dishes such as Hokkien mee and curry 'fish head' rice.
- Cuisine: Vegetarian (Hakka / local)
- Price: $ · From around $7
- Must-try: Hakka yong tau foo, Vegetarian fried Hokkien mee, Hakka lei cha rice
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Mon 9am-3pm; Tue-Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 9am-6:30pm
- Halal: No
Living Wholesome Vegetarian Vegetarian thunder tea rice · $
Vegetarian shop in Fortune Centre focused on lei cha (thunder tea) rice and bee hoon, including brown-rice and low-carb options.
- Cuisine: Vegetarian thunder tea rice
- Price: $ · From around $7.50
- Must-try: Thunder tea bee hoon, Thunder tea brown rice
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 10:30am-2:30pm
- Halal: No
New Green Pasture Cafe Vegetarian / Asian fusion · $$
Quiet vegetarian cafe on Fortune Centre's fourth floor using organic ingredients for rice sets, salads and sushi rolls.
- Cuisine: Vegetarian / Asian fusion
- Price: $$ · From around $8.50
- Must-try: Curry rice set, Sushi roll, Taupok salad
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Tue-Sun 10:30am-8:30pm (closed Mon)
- Halal: No
Tracy Juice Culture Vegan udon / juices · $
Fortune Centre stall known for vegan, allium-free udon cooked with fruit-juice-based curry and broths.
- Cuisine: Vegan udon / juices
- Price: $ · From around $9.90
- Must-try: Fruit Juice Curry Udon, Tracy's Special Udon
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 9am-6:15pm
- Halal: No
Yuen Kee Dumpling Chinese dumplings & la mian · $$
Dumpling and la mian shop in Fortune Centre that draws long queues for its shrimp-and-pork dumplings tossed in chilli oil.
- Cuisine: Chinese dumplings & la mian
- Price: $$ · From around $11.80
- Must-try: Shrimp and vegetable pork dumplings with chilli oil la mian
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Mon 9am-8:30pm; Tue-Sun 9am-9pm
- Halal: No
Wawa Lala Bee Hoon Clam noodles · $$
Clam-focused noodle shop in Fortune Centre serving bee hoon in Chinese wine or clear clam broth.
- Cuisine: Clam noodles
- Price: $$ · From around $8.90
- Must-try: Clam noodles with Chinese wine, Clam soup noodles, Garlic butter clams
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-9:30pm
- Halal: No
Madness Nasi Lemak Nasi lemak · $
Nasi lemak stall in Fortune Centre with pork-based toppings such as crispy pork belly berempah and Nyonya pork rendang.
- Cuisine: Nasi lemak
- Price: $ · From around $6.90
- Must-try: Crispy pork belly berempah nasi lemak, Nyonya pork rendang nasi lemak
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10:30am-7:45pm
- Halal: No
Hangawi Korean Food Korean · $
Budget Korean stall in Fortune Centre with rice sets, soups and hot pots at around $7-8.
- Cuisine: Korean
- Price: $ · From around $7
- Must-try: Kimchi fried rice set, Bulgogi hot pot, Sliced rice cake soup
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10am-8:15pm
- Halal: No
Sakedokoro Eizaburo Japanese donburi / izakaya · $$
Japanese izakaya on Fortune Centre's third floor serving large donburi at lunch and drinks with small plates in the evening.
- Cuisine: Japanese donburi / izakaya
- Price: $$ · From around $13.90
- Must-try: Mega Chicken Karaage Don, Fujiyama Kaisen Don, Unagi Don
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm & 6pm-11pm; Sat 6pm-11pm (closed Sun)
- Halal: No
Ume San 100 Japanese izakaya bar · $$
Tucked-away izakaya-style bar in Fortune Centre with ramen at lunch and cocktails and bar snacks at night; it was among the spots named in coverage of Time Out ranking Bencoolen one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods in 2025.
- Cuisine: Japanese izakaya bar
- Price: $$ · From around $12
- Must-try: Ramen, Puffer fish karaage, Garlic French fries
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm & 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-2:30pm & 5pm-12am; Sun 12pm-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Yat Ka Yan Dessert Chinese / local desserts · $
Dessert shop in Fortune Centre known for chendol, yam paste and nut pastes, open into the late evening.
- Cuisine: Chinese / local desserts
- Price: $ · From around $6.50
- Must-try: Yammy chendol, Durian chendol, Walnut sesame paste
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Wed-Mon 1pm-10pm (closed Tue)
- Halal: No
Mama Patisserie Japanese-style bakery · $
Bakery in Fortune Centre selling soft Japanese-style buns and loaves at low prices.
- Cuisine: Japanese-style bakery
- Price: $ · From around $2.80
- Must-try: Sesame yam bun, Char siew pizza, Beetroot loaf
- Where: 190 Middle Road, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 9am-7:30pm
- Halal: No
SKOSH (Bencoolen) Japanese-inspired cafe · $$
Minimalist Japanese-inspired cafe at NAFA on Bencoolen Street serving coffee, onigiri, sandos and comfort plates; the brand now also has a Scotts Square outlet.
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Onigiri, Sando, Coffee
- Where: 80 Bencoolen Street, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore 189655
- Nearest exit: Exit A (~1 min walk)
The Mind Cafe Mega Store Board-game cafe · $$
Board-game cafe (running since 2005) on Prinsep Street with drinks and light snacks; its main outlet is now the Mega Store at 30 Prinsep Street.
- Cuisine: Board-game cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Board games with drinks and snacks
- Where: 30 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188647
- Nearest exit: Exit B (~2 min walk)
At a glance: compare every spot near Bencoolen MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIKebabs (Sunshine Plaza) | Kebabs / Middle Eastern | $ | Exit A (~2 min walk) | MUIS-certified |
| Wanglee Cafe (Bencoolen) | Nanyang kopitiam / local | $ | Exit A (~2 min walk) | — |
| Herbivore | Japanese vegetarian | $$ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Pine Tree Cafe | Vegetarian (Hakka / local) | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Living Wholesome Vegetarian | Vegetarian thunder tea rice | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| New Green Pasture Cafe | Vegetarian / Asian fusion | $$ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Tracy Juice Culture | Vegan udon / juices | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Yuen Kee Dumpling | Chinese dumplings & la mian | $$ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Wawa Lala Bee Hoon | Clam noodles | $$ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Madness Nasi Lemak | Nasi lemak | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Hangawi Korean Food | Korean | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Sakedokoro Eizaburo | Japanese donburi / izakaya | $$ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Ume San 100 | Japanese izakaya bar | $$ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Yat Ka Yan Dessert | Chinese / local desserts | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| Mama Patisserie | Japanese-style bakery | $ | Exit A (~3 min walk) | No |
| SKOSH (Bencoolen) | Japanese-inspired cafe | $$ | Exit A (~1 min walk) | — |
| The Mind Cafe Mega Store | Board-game cafe | $$ | Exit B (~2 min walk) | — |
Bencoolen MRT food: your questions answered
What food is near Bencoolen MRT?
Fortune Centre (190 Middle Road), about 3 minutes from Exit A, is the main cluster, with more than 20 eateries including Japanese vegetarian, thunder tea rice, dumplings, clam noodles, budget Korean and desserts. Sunshine Plaza (91 Bencoolen Street) is about 2 minutes from Exit A, with kebabs and a Nanyang-style cafe, and NAFA and Prinsep Street are next to the station.
Is there halal food near Bencoolen MRT?
Yes, but the choice is limited. EPIKebabs at Sunshine Plaza (#01-55) is MUIS-certified. The MUIS directory also lists Mackenzie Rex Restaurant at 66 Prinsep Street and CHOPS! Grill & Sides at GR.iD (1 Selegie Road), both within about 3 minutes' walk. Eatbook reports that none of the Fortune Centre eateries are halal-certified. Check the MUIS halal directory before you go, as certification can change.
Is Bencoolen good for vegetarian food?
Yes. Fortune Centre is one of Singapore's best-known vegetarian clusters: Herbivore (Japanese), Pine Tree Cafe (Hakka yong tau foo), Living Wholesome Vegetarian (thunder tea rice), New Green Pasture Cafe and Tracy Juice Culture (vegan udon) are all in the building.
How much does a meal cost near Bencoolen MRT?
Budget meals in Fortune Centre start from around $7 (Pine Tree Cafe, Hangawi Korean Food, Madness Nasi Lemak), and bakery buns start from about $2.80. Sit-down Japanese meals at Herbivore or Sakedokoro Eizaburo start from around $14-15 before service charge.
What is open late near Bencoolen MRT?
Ume San 100 in Fortune Centre stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and until 11pm Monday to Thursday, and Yat Ka Yan Dessert serves until 10pm. Most Fortune Centre eateries close between 7pm and 9:30pm.
Which Bencoolen MRT exit is closest to the food?
Use Exit A for Fortune Centre, Sunshine Plaza and NAFA on Bencoolen Street (1-3 minutes' walk). Exit B is closest for Prinsep Street, including The Mind Cafe at 30 Prinsep Street.
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