Food Near Lorong Chuan MRT: 13 Best Places to Eat by Exit (2026)
Lorong Chuan MRT (CC14) on the Circle Line sits between two under-the-radar food clusters: the row of restaurants and cafes along Jalan Riang on the edge of Serangoon Gardens, and the busy HDB coffeeshops around Blocks 326 and 304 on Serangoon Avenue 3, with New Tech Park (NTP+) right beside the station. It is a quiet residential pocket where you can find wanton noodles, Indian curries, Thai food, wood-fired pizza and dessert cafes, with the Chomp Chomp hawker institution a walk away in Serangoon Gardens. Tenants and hours here change often, so confirm before heading down.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The best places to eat near Lorong Chuan MRT
Wimbly Lu Cafe / Desserts · $$
Long-running neighbourhood dessert cafe on Jalan Riang known for waffles with ice cream and chocolate bakes.
- Cuisine: Cafe / Desserts
- Price: $$ · ~$6-15
- Must-try: Waffles with ice cream, Chocolate cake, Root beer float cake
- Where: 15-2 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) (~14 min walk)
- Hours: Closed Tue; other days approx midday to 10pm (confirm)
- Halal: No
Curry Magic Indian (North & South) · $$
Casual North and South Indian restaurant on the Jalan Riang food stretch.
- Cuisine: Indian (North & South)
- Price: $$ · ~$6-21
- Must-try: Kerala paratha, Chicken tikka, Kerala mutton curry
- Where: 15-1 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) (~14 min walk)
Siam Society Thai · $$$
Sit-down Thai restaurant on Jalan Riang serving tom yum, pad thai and shared dishes.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$$ · ~$10-35
- Must-try: Tom yum seafood soup, Phat thai, Deep-fried pork knuckle
- Where: 15 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) (~14 min walk)
- Halal: No
La Pizzaiola Italian · $$$
Neighbourhood Italian trattoria on Jalan Riang serving pizzas and pasta.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$ · ~$16-23
- Must-try: Margherita pizza, Ravioli truffle, Fettuccine carbonara
- Where: 15 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) (~14 min walk)
RIANG Cafe / Asian-fusion brunch · $$$
All-day casual dining cafe on Jalan Riang with a fusion brunch menu (opened 2022).
- Cuisine: Cafe / Asian-fusion brunch
- Price: $$$ · ~$10-18
- Must-try: Crab mayo croissant, Curry-leaf pesto farfalle, Duroc pork belly
- Where: 15-9 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) (~14 min walk)
- Halal: No
High Steaks Western / Steakhouse · $$$
Affordable steakhouse on Jalan Riang offering wagyu and Angus cuts (relocated from Sembawang).
- Cuisine: Western / Steakhouse
- Price: $$$ · ~$25-50 per pax
- Must-try: Australian wagyu ribeye, NZ Angus striploin, Mussel pot
- Where: 15 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) (~14 min walk)
- Hours: Approx 12pm-11pm (Tue-Sun), closed Mon (confirm)
Chomp Chomp Food Centre Hawker centre (local) · $
Famous evening hawker centre in Serangoon Gardens known for BBQ seafood, satay and supper classics.
- Cuisine: Hawker centre (local)
- Price: $ · ~$5-12 per dish
- Must-try: BBQ stingray, Satay, Hokkien mee, Fried carrot cake
- Where: 20 Kensington Park Road, Singapore 557269
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Gardens side (walk via Serangoon Ave 3) (~17 min walk)
- Hours: Mainly evenings until late (confirm)
- Halal: No
Tanjong Rhu Wanton Noodle Chinese / Wanton noodle · $
Popular wanton noodle stall in the Blk 326 Serangoon Avenue 3 coffeeshop cluster.
- Cuisine: Chinese / Wanton noodle
- Price: $ · ~$3.50-5
- Must-try: Wanton noodle, Fried wanton
- Where: Blk 326 Serangoon Avenue 3, Singapore 550326
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) (~6 min walk)
- Hours: Daytime, closes early afternoon (confirm)
- Halal: No
Moments (木萌) Kopitiam cafe / zi char · $$
Hybrid kopitiam-cafe at Blk 326 mixing Nanyang toast, coffee and zi char plates.
- Cuisine: Kopitiam cafe / zi char
- Price: $$ · ~$5-11
- Must-try: Tom yam volcano fried rice, Nanyang coffee and toast
- Where: Blk 326 Serangoon Avenue 3, #01-380, Singapore 550326
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) (~6 min walk)
- Hours: Approx 7:30am-9:30pm daily (confirm)
Cottontail Creamery Ice cream cafe / brunch · $$
Artisan ice cream and weekend brunch cafe in the Blk 326 coffeeshop.
- Cuisine: Ice cream cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · ~$4-21
- Must-try: Handmade ice cream, Weekend brunch plates
- Where: Blk 326 Serangoon Avenue 3, #01-378, Singapore 550326
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) (~6 min walk)
- Hours: Closed Mon; other days approx 11am-10/11pm (confirm)
Pints & Cones Dessert / Gelato · $
Neighbourhood gelato and waffle dessert shop open late on weekends.
- Cuisine: Dessert / Gelato
- Price: $ · ~$3.50-6.50
- Must-try: Handcrafted gelato, Thyme waffles
- Where: Blk 304 Serangoon Avenue 2, #01-02, Singapore 550304
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) (~8 min walk)
- Hours: Opens afternoon, late on Fri/Sat (confirm)
Seafood Palace by 4ge Zi char / Seafood · $$
Coffeeshop zi char stall at Blk 326 serving curry fish head and wok dishes.
- Cuisine: Zi char / Seafood
- Price: $$ · ~$5-25
- Must-try: Indonesian curry fish head, Prawns poached in hua tiao wine
- Where: Blk 326 Serangoon Avenue 3, #01-388, Singapore 550326
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) (~6 min walk)
- Halal: No
Ding Ji Teochew Noodle Teochew / Noodles · $
Teochew-style bak chor mee noodle stall historically open around the clock.
- Cuisine: Teochew / Noodles
- Price: $ · ~$3.50-5
- Must-try: Signature minced meat noodles, Mushroom pork rib noodles
- Where: Blk 304 Serangoon Avenue 2, #01-14, Singapore 550304
- Nearest exit: Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) (~8 min walk)
- Hours: Listed as 24 hours (confirm before a late visit)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot near Lorong Chuan MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbly Lu | Cafe / Desserts | $$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) | No |
| Curry Magic | Indian (North & South) | $$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) | — |
| Siam Society | Thai | $$$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) | No |
| La Pizzaiola | Italian | $$$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) | — |
| RIANG | Cafe / Asian-fusion brunch | $$$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) | No |
| High Steaks | Western / Steakhouse | $$$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (toward Serangoon Gardens) | — |
| Chomp Chomp Food Centre | Hawker centre (local) | $ | Serangoon Gardens side (walk via Serangoon Ave 3) | No |
| Tanjong Rhu Wanton Noodle | Chinese / Wanton noodle | $ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) | No |
| Moments (木萌) | Kopitiam cafe / zi char | $$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) | — |
| Cottontail Creamery | Ice cream cafe / brunch | $$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) | — |
| Pints & Cones | Dessert / Gelato | $ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) | — |
| Seafood Palace by 4ge | Zi char / Seafood | $$ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) | No |
| Ding Ji Teochew Noodle | Teochew / Noodles | $ | Serangoon Ave 3 side (New Tech Park is at the station) | No |
Lorong Chuan MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Lorong Chuan known for?
Lorong Chuan is a quiet residential area rather than a big food destination, but it flanks two clusters: the Jalan Riang stretch on the edge of Serangoon Gardens (dessert cafes, Thai, Italian, Indian, steaks) and the HDB coffeeshops at Blocks 326 and 304 Serangoon Avenue 3 (wanton noodles, zi char, kopitiam fare). The famous Chomp Chomp hawker centre is also within walking distance in Serangoon Gardens.
Are there halal options near Lorong Chuan MRT?
Certified-halal options are limited in the immediate Lorong Chuan cluster, and most sit-down spots on Jalan Riang and Chomp Chomp are not halal. Do not assume any venue here is halal from its cuisine alone; check the MUIS eHalal directory and confirm certification with the outlet directly before you go.
Where are the cheapest eats near Lorong Chuan MRT?
The most budget-friendly food is in the Serangoon Avenue 3 coffeeshops (Blocks 326 and 304), where noodle and rice stalls run roughly $3.50-6, and at Chomp Chomp Food Centre, where hawker dishes are about $5-12. Dessert shops like Pints & Cones also have gelato from around $3.50.
What's open late near Lorong Chuan?
For late-night eats, Chomp Chomp Food Centre in Serangoon Gardens runs into the night, and Pints & Cones stays open late on Fridays and Saturdays. A Teochew noodle stall at Blk 304 Serangoon Avenue 2 has historically operated 24 hours. Hours change often, so call or check listings before a late trip.
Which exit do I use for the main food cluster?
Take the exit on the Serangoon Avenue 3 side of the station (New Tech Park / NTP+ is right at the station). From there the Blk 326 and Blk 304 coffeeshops are a 5-8 minute walk, while Jalan Riang and Chomp Chomp are about 14-17 minutes further into Serangoon Gardens. Check the station signage on arrival, as exit lettering is best confirmed on site.