Great World (formerly Great World City) in River Valley is one of Singapore's most restaurant-dense malls, spanning basement food halls, casual cafes and full-service fine dining across levels B2 to 2. This guide rounds up 16 standout, currently-operating eateries verified against the mall's own dining directory and Singapore food publications. Unit numbers, prices and opening hours change often, so treat details as a starting point and confirm directly with each outlet 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.
The list
Din Tai Fung Taiwanese / Dumplings · $$
Reliable, family-friendly outlet of the famous Taiwanese chain known for pleated xiao long bao and quick-fire noodles.
- Cuisine: Taiwanese / Dumplings
- Price: $$ · Around S$20-35 per person
- Must-try: Xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings), Truffle & pork xiao long bao, Fried rice with shrimp & egg
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-138, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Putien Heng Hwa / Fujian (Chinese) · $$$
Michelin-recognised Heng Hwa restaurant chain serving Fujian home-style dishes and its signature braised noodles.
- Cuisine: Heng Hwa / Fujian (Chinese)
- Price: $$$ · Around S$30-50 per person
- Must-try: Lor mee (braised noodles), Stir-fried Heng Hwa bee hoon, Deep-fried pork with garlic
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-149/150/151, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Imperial Treasure Bar + Grill Chinese fine dining / Grill · $$$$
Upscale grill concept from the Imperial Treasure group, pairing premium meats and skewers with Chinese fine-dining service.
- Cuisine: Chinese fine dining / Grill
- Price: $$$$ · Around S$68-88++ per person
- Must-try: Grilled Iberico diced pork, Grilled live prawn with oyster sauce, Skewer sets
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-111/112, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Tai Er Sichuan (Chinese) · $$
Popular Sichuan chain built around its signature sauerkraut-and-fish hotpot, best shared between two or more.
- Cuisine: Sichuan (Chinese)
- Price: $$ · Around S$10-49++ per person
- Must-try: Sauerkraut fish (suan cai yu), Stir-fried beef with pepper, Braised cabbage in soup
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-122, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Tim Ho Wan Cantonese dim sum · $
Accessibly priced dim sum chain of Hong Kong origin, famous for its crackly-topped baked BBQ pork buns.
- Cuisine: Cantonese dim sum
- Price: $ · Dishes from around S$5-10 each
- Must-try: Baked BBQ pork buns, Steamed prawn dumplings (har gow), Rice rolls
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-139, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Bibik Violet Peranakan / Nyonya · $$$
Peranakan restaurant from the Violet Oon stable serving Nyonya classics in a colourful heritage-styled setting.
- Cuisine: Peranakan / Nyonya
- Price: $$$ · Around S$25-45 per person
- Must-try: Nasi lemak, Nyonya prawn mee, Kueh pie tee
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-K101/K102, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
PS.Cafe Contemporary cafe / Western · $$$
Homegrown lifestyle cafe chain popular for all-day brunch, truffle fries and generous cakes in a leafy interior.
- Cuisine: Contemporary cafe / Western
- Price: $$$ · Mains around S$30++
- Must-try: Tiger beer-battered fish & chips, PS.Steak, Truffle shoestring fries
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-155/156, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Shake Shack American burgers · $$
New York burger chain doing griddled ShackBurgers, crinkle fries and frozen-custard concretes; good for casual family meals.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · Burgers around S$9-15
- Must-try: ShackBurger, Crinkle-cut fries, Concretes (frozen custard)
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-101, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9:30pm
- Halal: No
NamNam Noodle Bar Vietnamese · $$
Casual Vietnamese noodle bar known for fragrant pho and rice-vermicelli bowls at wallet-friendly prices.
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Price: $$ · Around S$12-20 per person
- Must-try: Beef pho, Grilled chicken vermicelli bowl, Vietnamese coffee
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-K116, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant Indonesian · $$
Long-running Indonesian restaurant (since 1981) listed in the Michelin Guide, serving hearty rendang and grilled dishes.
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Price: $$ · Around S$15-30 per person
- Must-try: Beef rendang, Ayam penyet, Sotong bakar
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-110/111, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Dian Xiao Er Chinese (herbal roast duck) · $$
Inn-themed Chinese restaurant chain best known for its signature angelica-herb roast duck and value set meals.
- Cuisine: Chinese (herbal roast duck)
- Price: $$ · Around S$15-30 per person
- Must-try: Herbal roast duck, Nanyang-style dishes, Claypot tofu
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-140, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
Haku Sushi Japanese omakase / Sushi · $$$$
Counter-style Japanese sushi restaurant offering Kansai-style omakase at relatively accessible entry prices.
- Cuisine: Japanese omakase / Sushi
- Price: $$$$ · Omakase from around S$68
- Must-try: Kansai-style sushi omakase, Seasonal nigiri, Chirashi
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-135, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
Kuriya Dining Japanese kaiseki / Sushi · $$$
Established Japanese restaurant serving seasonal kaiseki-style courses, sashimi and grilled dishes for a sit-down meal.
- Cuisine: Japanese kaiseki / Sushi
- Price: $$$ · Around S$40-80 per person
- Must-try: Seasonal kaiseki sets, Sashimi platters, Grilled fish
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-127, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
&JOY Dining Hall Japanese food hall · $$
Japanese dining hall gathering multiple specialty stalls under one roof, good for groups who want different dishes.
- Cuisine: Japanese food hall
- Price: $$ · Bowls around S$14-20
- Must-try: Tonkotsu ramen, Wagyu yakiniku rice bowl, Assorted Japanese stalls
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-133, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
Uncle Fong Hotpot Restaurant Hotpot / Sichuan · $$
Casual hotpot spot with Chongqing-style spicy broths and fresh paste add-ons, suited to cold-day group dinners.
- Cuisine: Hotpot / Sichuan
- Price: $$ · Around S$8.50-30++ per person
- Must-try: Chongqing spicy broth, Leather jacket fish, Ebiko prawn paste
- Where: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-108/109, Great World, Singapore 237994
- Area: Great World, River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Great World MRT (TE15)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Din Tai Fung | Taiwanese / Dumplings | $$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Putien | Heng Hwa / Fujian (Chinese) | $$$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Imperial Treasure Bar + Grill | Chinese fine dining / Grill | $$$$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Tai Er | Sichuan (Chinese) | $$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Tim Ho Wan | Cantonese dim sum | $ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Bibik Violet | Peranakan / Nyonya | $$$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| PS.Cafe | Contemporary cafe / Western | $$$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Shake Shack | American burgers | $$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| NamNam Noodle Bar | Vietnamese | $$ | Great World, River Valley | — |
| Tambuah Mas Indonesian Restaurant | Indonesian | $$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Dian Xiao Er | Chinese (herbal roast duck) | $$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
| Haku Sushi | Japanese omakase / Sushi | $$$$ | Great World, River Valley | — |
| Kuriya Dining | Japanese kaiseki / Sushi | $$$ | Great World, River Valley | — |
| &JOY Dining Hall | Japanese food hall | $$ | Great World, River Valley | — |
| Uncle Fong Hotpot Restaurant | Hotpot / Sichuan | $$ | Great World, River Valley | No |
Your questions answered
What is the nearest MRT to Great World?
Great World MRT station (TE15) on the Thomson-East Coast Line connects directly to the mall via a basement link, making it the most convenient way to arrive.
Are there halal options at Great World?
There are some halal-certified outlets in the mall (for example fast-food and food-court stalls), but most full-service restaurants in this guide serve pork and/or alcohol and are not halal-certified. Always check an individual outlet's current certification before dining if this matters to you.
What are Great World's opening hours?
The mall is generally open daily from around 10am to 10pm, but individual restaurant hours vary and some open later or take a break between lunch and dinner. Confirm with the specific outlet before you go.
Which restaurants at Great World are good for families or large groups?
Din Tai Fung, Putien, Dian Xiao Er and Uncle Fong Hotpot all suit sharing-style meals for families and larger groups, while &JOY Dining Hall lets everyone pick different Japanese dishes at one table.
Where can I find fine dining or a special-occasion meal at Great World?
For a more premium experience, Imperial Treasure Bar + Grill on Level 2 and Haku Sushi and Kuriya Dining for Japanese offer higher-end menus; reservations are recommended and prices are best confirmed at the time of booking.