The best family friendly restaurants in Yishun are concentrated in Northpoint City, the air-conditioned mall directly above Yishun MRT (NS13) and the bus interchange, where chains like Swensen's, Din Tai Fung, Seoul Garden and PastaMania sit within a few escalators of each other. Options range from budget Thai sets and a halal food hall (dishes from around $4.50) to cook-your-own buffets from around $22.90++ per adult, with Japanese, Fujian and Chinese sit-down restaurants in between. For Muslim families, the Seoul Garden and PastaMania outlets here are MUIS-certified, and Kopitiam opened the fully halal Bagus food hall here in May 2026. The mall has a North Wing and a South Wing, so check which wing your restaurant is in before you go, and arrive before noon or 6pm on weekends to avoid the longest queues.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Swensen's Western / American, Ice Cream · $$
Long-running family restaurant chain with Western mains, local-style rice dishes and ice-cream sundaes, a familiar pick for children and grandparents alike.
- Cuisine: Western / American, Ice Cream
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Baked rice, Fish & chips, Ice-cream sundaes
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #02-14 Northpoint City (North Wing), Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10.30pm
- Halal: No
PastaMania Italian / Pasta (casual) · $
Casual pasta-and-pizza chain with a simple, child-friendly menu. The Northpoint City outlet is MUIS-certified, so it is an easy choice for Muslim families.
- Cuisine: Italian / Pasta (casual)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Aglio olio, Bolognese pasta, Baked pasta
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #03-04 (North Wing), Northpoint City, Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Din Tai Fung Taiwanese / Chinese (dumplings) · $$
Dumpling house with mild, familiar dishes such as fried rice, noodles and steamed buns that most children eat readily. Din Tai Fung says hours vary by outlet, and this outlet is not on its online-reservation list, so expect to queue at weekend peaks.
- Cuisine: Taiwanese / Chinese (dumplings)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Xiao long bao, Pork chop fried rice, Noodle soups
- Where: 1 Northpoint Drive, South Wing, #B1-107, Northpoint City, Singapore 768019
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Halal: No
PUTIEN Chinese (Heng Hwa / Fujian) · $$
Fujian (Heng Hwa) restaurant chain serving sharing-style dishes, which suits multi-generational family meals.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Heng Hwa / Fujian)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Fried Heng Hwa bee hoon, Crispy oysters, Yellow croaker
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #02-42/43/44, Northpoint City, Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Halal: No
Dian Xiao Er Chinese (herbal roast duck) · $$
Chinese restaurant chain best known for its herbal roast duck, with rice, soups and stir-fries to share at family dinners. Chope tags this outlet as kid friendly.
- Cuisine: Chinese (herbal roast duck)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Herbal roast duck, Braised dishes, Stir-fried greens
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #02-06 Northpoint City (North Wing), Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9.30pm (last order 9pm); Fri-Sun & PH 11am-10pm (last order 9.30pm)
- Halal: No
Seoul Garden Korean BBQ / Steamboat buffet · $$
MUIS-certified cook-your-own Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet. Everyone eats at their own pace, so it works well for big family groups and birthdays.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ / Steamboat buffet
- Price: $$ · Buffet from around $22.90++ per adult (Seth Lui, updated August 2026)
- Must-try: Korean BBQ buffet, Steamboat, Free-flow sides
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #03-05/06 Northpoint City (North Wing), Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-10.30pm (last serving 9.45pm)
- Halal: MUIS-certified
JiangHu Hotpot Chinese hotpot + BBQ buffet · $$
Two-in-one hotpot and BBQ buffet with ingredients sent round on a conveyor belt, a value option for hungry families and larger groups.
- Cuisine: Chinese hotpot + BBQ buffet
- Price: $$ · Buffet from around $27.80++ (weekday lunch); $29.80++ dinner (Seth Lui, updated August 2026)
- Must-try: Hotpot + BBQ buffet, Conveyor-belt ingredients
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #02-126/127 Northpoint City (South Wing), Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Sakon Thai Thai · $
Budget-friendly Thai eatery with familiar rice and noodle dishes and value set meals, good for a quick, casual family meal.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $ · Single sets from around $6.90++ (Seth Lui, updated August 2026)
- Must-try: Thai basil chicken rice, Phad Thai, Thai honey chicken
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #01-129 Northpoint City (South Wing), Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-9.30pm
- Halal: No
Genki Sushi Japanese (sushi) · $$
Sushi chain where orders arrive by express track to the table, which children tend to enjoy. It has a wide range of cooked and non-raw items for younger eaters.
- Cuisine: Japanese (sushi)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Salmon sushi, Aburi sushi, Chawanmushi
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #02-52/53/54 Northpoint City, Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm (last order 9.45pm)
Yayoi Japanese (teishoku set meals) · $$
Japanese set-meal restaurant serving balanced teishoku trays of rice, miso soup and a main, an easy sit-down option for families who want something lighter.
- Cuisine: Japanese (teishoku set meals)
- Price: $$ · Weekday lunch specials from around $10 at this outlet (per Yayoi, from 12 Oct 2026)
- Must-try: Grilled fish teishoku, Chicken nanban set, Sukiyaki set
- Where: 1 Northpoint Drive, South Wing, #B1-103/104, Northpoint City, Singapore 768019
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 10.30am-9pm
Haidilao Hot Pot Chinese hotpot · $$
Hotpot chain known for attentive service and roomy tables. Adjustable soup bases make it easy to keep one pot mild for children.
- Cuisine: Chinese hotpot
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Hotpot soup bases, Hand-pulled noodles, Sauce bar
- Where: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, South Wing, #B1-179/180/191/192/193, Northpoint City, Singapore 769098
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Halal: No
Bagus Food Hall (Kopitiam) Halal food hall (local, Thai, Korean, dim sum) · $
Kopitiam's fully halal food hall, opened in May 2026 with 12 halal stalls and seating for about 290. It is an air-conditioned, budget-friendly choice where each family member can pick a different cuisine.
- Cuisine: Halal food hall (local, Thai, Korean, dim sum)
- Price: $ · Dishes from around $4.50 (Eatbook, May 2026)
- Must-try: Krispi roujiamo, Egg Thai Golden Pad Thai, Tang Tea House dim sum, Sedap Kitchen nasi padang
- Where: 1 North Point Drive, South Wing, #02-101/102/103, Northpoint City, Singapore 768019
- Area: Northpoint City, Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS13)
- Hours: Daily 9am-10pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified (individual stalls such as Krispi are listed in the MUIS directory; Kopitiam runs it as a halal food hall)
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swensen's | Western / American, Ice Cream | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| PastaMania | Italian / Pasta (casual) | $ | Northpoint City, Yishun | MUIS-certified |
| Din Tai Fung | Taiwanese / Chinese (dumplings) | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| PUTIEN | Chinese (Heng Hwa / Fujian) | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| Dian Xiao Er | Chinese (herbal roast duck) | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| Seoul Garden | Korean BBQ / Steamboat buffet | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | MUIS-certified |
| JiangHu Hotpot | Chinese hotpot + BBQ buffet | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| Sakon Thai | Thai | $ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| Genki Sushi | Japanese (sushi) | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | — |
| Yayoi | Japanese (teishoku set meals) | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | — |
| Haidilao Hot Pot | Chinese hotpot | $$ | Northpoint City, Yishun | No |
| Bagus Food Hall (Kopitiam) | Halal food hall (local, Thai, Korean, dim sum) | $ | Northpoint City, Yishun | MUIS-certified (individual stalls such as Krispi are listed in the MUIS directory; Kopitiam runs it as a halal food hall) |
Your questions answered
Where are the best family friendly restaurants in Yishun?
Most are inside Northpoint City (930 Yishun Avenue 2), which sits directly on top of Yishun MRT (NS13) and the bus interchange. The mall is fully sheltered and air-conditioned, and it is split into a North Wing and a South Wing, so check unit numbers before heading over with strollers.
How much does a family meal in Yishun cost?
Budget options such as Sakon Thai (sets from around $6.90++) and the Bagus food hall (dishes from around $4.50) are the cheapest. Japanese set meals at Yayoi start from around $10 on weekday lunches. Buffets cost more: Seoul Garden starts from around $22.90++ and JiangHu Hotpot from around $27.80++ per adult, based on Seth Lui's Northpoint City guide (updated August 2026). Prices marked ++ exclude service charge and GST.
Which family restaurants in Yishun are halal?
Seoul Garden (#03-05/06) and PastaMania (#03-04) at Northpoint City are both listed in the MUIS halal directory. Bagus, Kopitiam's food hall that opened in May 2026 at #02-101/102/103 (South Wing), is fully halal, with its stalls certified individually. Certificates are renewed yearly, so check the MUIS certificate displayed at the outlet.
What are the opening hours of restaurants at Northpoint City?
Most restaurants open from around 11am or 11.30am and close between 9pm and 10.30pm. Bagus opens earliest, at 9am, and Swensen's and Seoul Garden stay open until 10.30pm. Din Tai Fung, PUTIEN and Haidilao do not publish outlet hours on their sites, so call ahead.
Can I make a reservation, or do I need to walk in?
Most Northpoint City restaurants are walk-in. Seoul Garden takes bookings through Chope. Dian Xiao Er does not take Chope bookings, so call or email the outlet. Din Tai Fung's Northpoint outlet is not on its online-reservation list, so expect to queue at weekend peaks.
Which restaurants suit big family groups or birthdays?
The buffets (Seoul Garden for halal Korean BBQ and steamboat, JiangHu Hotpot for hotpot and BBQ) and Haidilao's large hotpot tables work best for big groups. PUTIEN and Dian Xiao Er are good for sharing-style Chinese meals with grandparents. Swensen's is the classic pick when the birthday child wants ice cream.
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