Serangoon MRT sits directly beneath NEX, one of Singapore's largest suburban malls, so the densest cluster of eating options is a lift ride away without ever stepping outdoors. Beyond the mall, the surrounding Serangoon Central blocks and the Lorong Lew Lian coffeeshops (just across Upper Serangoon Road) round out the scene with heartland hawker fare, claypot and zi char. The mix skews toward affordable local and Asian food, with a good number of MUIS halal-certified chains inside NEX; note that mall outlets generally close around 10pm, so late-night options are limited near the station.
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 Serangoon MRT
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice Thai (Khao Man Gai) · $
Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed Bangkok Pratunam chicken rice; this NEX outlet is MUIS halal-certified. Confirm halal status on MUIS HalalSG before visiting.
- Cuisine: Thai (Khao Man Gai)
- Price: $ · single portion from ~$5.50++
- Must-try: Khao Man Gai (Thai chicken rice)
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-05/06, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Jollibee Filipino fast food · $
Filipino fast-food chain; Singapore Jollibee outlets are MUIS halal-certified. Confirm the specific outlet on MUIS HalalSG before visiting.
- Cuisine: Filipino fast food
- Price: $ · Chickenjoy & Spaghetti from ~$7.80
- Must-try: Chickenjoy fried chicken, Jolly Spaghetti
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-28/29, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Wok Hey Chinese wok stir-fry · $
Made-to-order wok-fried rice and noodles; MUIS halal-certified. Confirm halal status on MUIS HalalSG before visiting.
- Cuisine: Chinese wok stir-fry
- Price: $ · ~$6 per bowl
- Must-try: Wok hei fried rice
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
PUTIEN Fujian (Putian) · $$
Michelin-recognised Putian-cuisine restaurant chain known for lor mee and heritage Fujian dishes.
- Cuisine: Fujian (Putian)
- Price: $$ · Fujian Seafood Lor Mee from ~$13.80++
- Must-try: Fujian Seafood Lor Mee, Stir-fried Yam
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #02-18/19, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10pm
- Halal: No
Beauty in the Pot Chinese hotpot · $$$
Popular collagen-broth hotpot chain and one of the few spots near the station open into the early hours.
- Cuisine: Chinese hotpot
- Price: $$$ · weekday lunch set from ~$16.80++ pp
- Must-try: Collagen soup base, Beauty Collagen broth
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #02-01, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-3am
- Halal: No
Seorae Korean BBQ · $$$
Korean charcoal BBQ chain specialising in galmegisal (skirt meat) and marinated grills.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ
- Price: $$$ · grill sets from ~$88++ (shared)
- Must-try: Galmegisal (skirt meat), Korean BBQ grill set
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-73/74, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10pm
- Halal: No
Aburi-EN Japanese (donburi) · $$
Japanese chain serving flame-seared (aburi) pork and beef rice bowls.
- Cuisine: Japanese (donburi)
- Price: $$ · Premium Buta Don ~$16.90++
- Must-try: Premium Buta Don, Aburi rice bowls
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #01-63/64/65, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Genki Sushi Japanese (conveyor sushi) · $$
Conveyor-belt and order-by-tablet sushi chain with a wide affordable range.
- Cuisine: Japanese (conveyor sushi)
- Price: $$ · plates from ~$2.60++
- Must-try: Akami Avocado with Saku Saku, Assorted nigiri
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #04-21/22, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Dian Xiao Er Chinese · $$
Song-dynasty-themed restaurant chain known for its angelica-herb roast duck.
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Price: $$ · herbal roast duck from ~$18.50++
- Must-try: Duck Roasted with Angelica Herb
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #02-09/10, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Oriental Kopi Malaysian kopitiam · $$
Malaysian kopitiam chain popular for nasi lemak and flaky egg tarts; opened at NEX in 2025.
- Cuisine: Malaysian kopitiam
- Price: $$ · Signature Nasi Lemak ~$9.50++
- Must-try: Oriental Signature Nasi Lemak, Egg tarts
- Where: 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-15, NEX, Singapore 556083
- Nearest exit: Direct link to NEX from station concourse (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 8am-10pm
- Halal: No
18 Seafood Chinese zi char · $$
Coffeeshop zi char stall in Lorong Lew Lian known for its champagne spare ribs.
- Cuisine: Chinese zi char
- Price: $$ · Champagne Spare Ribs $14/$22/$28
- Must-try: Champagne Spare Ribs
- Where: 2 Lorong Lew Lian, #01-56, Singapore 531002
- Nearest exit: Exit D (Upper Serangoon Rd), ~4 min (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-2:30pm & 4:30pm-9pm
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot near Serangoon MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice | Thai (Khao Man Gai) | $ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | Halal-certified |
| Jollibee | Filipino fast food | $ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | Halal-certified |
| Wok Hey | Chinese wok stir-fry | $ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | Halal-certified |
| PUTIEN | Fujian (Putian) | $$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| Beauty in the Pot | Chinese hotpot | $$$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| Seorae | Korean BBQ | $$$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| Aburi-EN | Japanese (donburi) | $$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| Genki Sushi | Japanese (conveyor sushi) | $$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| Dian Xiao Er | Chinese | $$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| Oriental Kopi | Malaysian kopitiam | $$ | Direct link to NEX from station concourse | No |
| 18 Seafood | Chinese zi char | $$ | Exit D (Upper Serangoon Rd), ~4 min | No |
Serangoon MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Serangoon MRT known for?
The station is best known for the huge variety inside NEX mall, which it connects to directly – everything from Fujian cuisine (PUTIEN), Japanese donburi and sushi, Korean BBQ and hotpot to affordable chains and a food court. Just outside, the Serangoon Central blocks and the Lorong Lew Lian coffeeshops add heartland hawker fare like claypot rice, zi char and wanton mee.
Are there halal options near Serangoon MRT?
Yes. NEX has many MUIS halal-certified outlets, including Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice (#B1-05/06), Jollibee (#B1-28/29) and Wok Hey (#B2-10), plus halal stalls in the NEX food court and chains like KFC, Burger King, Subway and Pizza Hut. Certification is per outlet and can change, so confirm the specific stall on the MUIS HalalSG register before you go.
Where are the cheapest eats near Serangoon MRT?
For budget meals, try the stalls at the Lorong Lew Lian FoodPark coffeeshop, Wok Hey (~$6) and the food court inside NEX, where hawker-style mains typically run about $4.50-7. Go-Ang Pratunam chicken rice also starts from around $5.50.
What's open late near Serangoon MRT?
Late-night choices right by the station are limited because NEX mall generally closes around 10pm. Beauty in the Pot inside NEX runs until about 3am. Always check current hours before making a late trip.
Which exit leads to the main food cluster at Serangoon MRT?
The biggest concentration of food is inside NEX, which links directly to the station concourse – no outdoor exit needed. For the Lorong Lew Lian coffeeshops (18 Seafood), head out via Exit D toward Upper Serangoon Road, roughly a 3-4 minute walk.