Jurong East is one of western Singapore's biggest dining hubs, anchored by JEM and Westgate malls, which sit side by side right next to Jurong East MRT and are connected by sheltered link bridges. Both malls are stacked with full-service, sit-down restaurants that suit families: air-conditioned comfort, high chairs, sharing-friendly menus and easy stroller access via lifts and travelators. This guide rounds up family-friendly restaurants in Jurong East, spanning casual Italian, conveyor-belt sushi, Korean BBQ, roast chicken and halal Indonesian, so multi-generational groups and parents with young kids all have easy options.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Casa Vostra Italian · $$
Casual, spacious Italian at JEM with shareable pastas and pizzas that go down well with kids.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ · ~$15–28++/main
- Must-try: Mamma's Aglio e Olio, Newpolitan-style pizzas, Peposo beef stew
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-03, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Dian Xiao Er Chinese (herbal roast duck) · $$
Comforting Chinese restaurant with round tables and shared dishes, well suited to multi-generational family meals.
- Cuisine: Chinese (herbal roast duck)
- Price: $$ · ~$17.90–19.30++/dish
- Must-try: Herbal roast duck (angelica/ginseng), Nourishing herbal soups
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #03-08, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Chinese (pork rib soup) · $$
Michelin Bib Gourmand bak kut teh in a sit-down setting; mild, comforting soups that suit kids and grandparents alike.
- Cuisine: Chinese (pork rib soup)
- Price: $$ · ~$8.80–9.30++/bowl
- Must-try: Peppery pork ribs soup, Braised pig trotter, You tiao
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #B1-09, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
iSteaks Diner Western steakhouse · $$$
Affordable sit-down steakhouse at JEM, good for family celebrations without fine-dining prices.
- Cuisine: Western steakhouse
- Price: $$$ · ~$29.80–59++/steak
- Must-try: Ribeye steak, Australian Wagyu, T-bone pork
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-08/09, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ Korean BBQ · $$$
Tabletop-grill Korean BBQ that's interactive for older kids and works for larger family groups.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ
- Price: $$$ · from ~$24.90++/pax
- Must-try: Galmaegisal (pork skirt), Assorted BBQ meats, Korean side dishes
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #B1-10, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Sen Sen Sushi Japanese (conveyor-belt sushi) · $$
High-speed conveyor-belt sushi that's a hit with kids, with per-plate pricing that keeps family bills flexible.
- Cuisine: Japanese (conveyor-belt sushi)
- Price: $$ · ~$2.80–19.80++/plate
- Must-try: Okinawa seared set, Tuna assortment, Baked sweet potato with ice cream
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #03-27/29, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
D'Penyetz Indonesian (ayam penyet) · $
Halal-certified Indonesian sets with adjustable spice levels, an easy family pick at JEM; confirm current certification at the outlet.
- Cuisine: Indonesian (ayam penyet)
- Price: $ · ~$8.90–9.20++/set
- Must-try: Smashed fried chicken (ayam penyet), Sambal with adjustable spice, Mixed veg with peanut sauce
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #05-02, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Lau Wang Claypot Delights Chinese (claypot) · $
Homely claypot dishes and soups, good comfort food for families with younger children.
- Cuisine: Chinese (claypot)
- Price: $ · ~$7.50–14.80++/dish
- Must-try: Sesame oil chicken claypot, Lala soup
- Where: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #04-13/14, JEM, Singapore 608549
- Area: JEM, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant German · $$$
Spacious German gastro-restaurant with hearty sharing platters and outdoor-style seating; roomy enough for prams and larger tables.
- Cuisine: German
- Price: $$$ · ~$28–42/main
- Must-try: Wiener Schnitzel, Pork knuckle, Sausage platters
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #01-04, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Poulet French (roast chicken) · $$
Value French roast chicken that's easy for kids to eat, a reliable casual family sit-down at Westgate.
- Cuisine: French (roast chicken)
- Price: $$ · from ~$17/main
- Must-try: Half roast chicken with mushroom cream sauce, Black pepper sauce chicken
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #B1-09, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Ippudo Japanese (ramen) · $$
Popular ramen chain with mild tonkotsu bowls and pork buns that appeal to most kids.
- Cuisine: Japanese (ramen)
- Price: $$ · from ~$16/bowl
- Must-try: Shiromaru tonkotsu ramen, Plant-based/miso ramen, Pork buns
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #03-03, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Genki Sushi Japanese (conveyor/tablet-order sushi) · $$
Tablet-order sushi that arrives on mini tracks, entertaining for kids and paced for families.
- Cuisine: Japanese (conveyor/tablet-order sushi)
- Price: $$ · ~$5–10/plate
- Must-try: Assorted sushi, XL topping specials, Tablet-ordered delivery on tracks
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #03-05, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Shake Shack American burgers · $$
Burgers, fries and thick shakes in a casual seated setting kids reliably enjoy.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · ~$9.90–11.50/burger
- Must-try: ShackBurger, Cheese fries, Concretes/shakes
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #01-20, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut Indonesian (fried duck) · $
Halal-certified Indonesian fried duck and chicken sets, a solid affordable family option at Westgate; confirm certification on arrival.
- Cuisine: Indonesian (fried duck)
- Price: $ · ~$8–9/set
- Must-try: 24-hour marinated crispy fried duck, Five sambals, Fried chicken sets
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #B1-11, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Ajumma's Korean home-style · $$
Casual Korean comfort food with shareable dishes and free side dishes, easy for family sharing.
- Cuisine: Korean home-style
- Price: $$ · ~$6–17/dish
- Must-try: Beef kalbi, Steamed egg, Assorted banchan
- Where: 3 Gateway Drive, #01-07, Westgate, Singapore 608532
- Area: Westgate, Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EWL/NSL)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Vostra | Italian | $$ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| Dian Xiao Er | Chinese (herbal roast duck) | $$ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| Song Fa Bak Kut Teh | Chinese (pork rib soup) | $$ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| iSteaks Diner | Western steakhouse | $$$ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ | Korean BBQ | $$$ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| Sen Sen Sushi | Japanese (conveyor-belt sushi) | $$ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| D'Penyetz | Indonesian (ayam penyet) | $ | JEM, Jurong East | Halal-certified |
| Lau Wang Claypot Delights | Chinese (claypot) | $ | JEM, Jurong East | No |
| Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant | German | $$$ | Westgate, Jurong East | No |
| Poulet | French (roast chicken) | $$ | Westgate, Jurong East | No |
| Ippudo | Japanese (ramen) | $$ | Westgate, Jurong East | No |
| Genki Sushi | Japanese (conveyor/tablet-order sushi) | $$ | Westgate, Jurong East | No |
| Shake Shack | American burgers | $$ | Westgate, Jurong East | No |
| Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut | Indonesian (fried duck) | $ | Westgate, Jurong East | Halal-certified |
| Ajumma's | Korean home-style | $$ | Westgate, Jurong East | No |
Your questions answered
What are the best family-friendly restaurants in Jurong East?
Most family-friendly sit-down restaurants in Jurong East are inside JEM and Westgate, the twin malls beside Jurong East MRT. Reliable picks include Casa Vostra (Italian) and Dian Xiao Er (herbal roast duck) at JEM, and Poulet (roast chicken), Ippudo (ramen) and Genki Sushi at Westgate. Kids especially enjoy the conveyor/tablet sushi at Sen Sen Sushi and Genki Sushi.
Are these restaurants near Jurong East MRT, and which exit should I use?
Yes. JEM (50 Jurong Gateway Road) and Westgate (3 Gateway Drive) both connect directly to Jurong East MRT (East-West and North-South lines) via sheltered link bridges, so you can walk from the station without going outdoors. Follow the signs toward JEM/Westgate from the station's Jurong Gateway Road side.
Are there halal options for families in Jurong East?
There are a few. D’Penyetz (Indonesian ayam penyet) at JEM and Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut (Indonesian fried duck) at Westgate are commonly listed as halal-certified. Certification status can change, so check for the current MUIS certificate displayed at the outlet before ordering if this matters to your family.
Do these restaurants have high chairs and are they stroller-friendly?
As mall restaurants, most provide high chairs and are accessible for strollers, with lifts, travelators and nursing rooms available in both JEM and Westgate. High chairs can run out during peak weekend hours, so it's worth calling the specific outlet ahead or arriving slightly before the lunch and dinner rush.
How much should I budget, and do I need to book?
Casual options like D'Penyetz, Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut and Song Fa run roughly S$10-15 per person, while steakhouses and Korean BBQ such as iSteaks and Seorae are closer to S$30-50 per person. Walk-ins are normal on weekdays, but reservations are recommended for weekend meals and larger family or celebration groups. Prices and hours change, so confirm with the venue before you go.