Food Near Siglap MRT: 17 Best Places to Eat by Exit (2026)
Siglap MRT (TE26, opened June 2024) sits at the Siglap junction where Marine Parade Road meets East Coast Road, Upper East Coast Road and Siglap Road, putting one of the East's densest eating strips within a short walk. The area mixes long-running zi char, seafood and yong tau foo institutions with Indian prata and biryani houses, plus a wave of cafes, izakayas and European restaurants along Upper East Coast Road, East Coast Road and Frankel Avenue. On the seaward side, East Coast Lagoon Food Village adds hawker BBQ seafood and satay a short walk through the park; prices and hours below are indicative, so confirm directly 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.
- Blu Kouzina
- Etna Italian Restaurant
- Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore
- The Royals Cafe
- Lai Huat Signatures
- Jin Wee Restaurant
- Fu Lin Tofu Yuen
- Springleaf Prata Place
- Masalaa Bar
- Biryani Concepts
- IZA
- Mikawa Yakitori Bar
- The Coconut Club (Siglap)
- 6 Letter Brunch
- Jag's @ Siglap
- Next Door Spanish Cafe
- East Coast Lagoon Food Village
The best places to eat near Siglap MRT
Blu Kouzina Greek · $$$
Family-style Greek restaurant known for chargrilled meats, octopus and mezze near the Siglap junction.
- Cuisine: Greek
- Price: $$$ · ~$45-70/pax
- Must-try: Paidakia grilled lamb chops, Xtapodi grilled octopus, Earth Salad
- Where: 907 East Coast Road, #01-01, Singapore 459107
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road / Katong side of Siglap junction (~8 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm & 5:30-11pm; Sat-Sun 8:30am-3:30pm & 5:30-11pm
- Halal: No
Etna Italian Restaurant Italian · $$$
Sicilian-leaning trattoria serving pizza, pasta and seafood along Upper East Coast Road.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$ · ~$40-60/pax
- Must-try: Angus beef carpaccio, Linguine with fresh flower crab, Margherita pizza
- Where: 110 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 455298
- Nearest exit: Toward Upper East Coast Road (inland side of junction) (~10 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 12-2:30pm & 6-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Italian · $$$
Long-running Italian spot for house-made pasta and pizza close to the station.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$ · ~$30-50/pax
- Must-try: Spaghetti alle vongole (clam pasta), Ravioli di burrata e tartufo nero, Melanzane alla parmigiana
- Where: 9 Upper East Coast Road, #01-01, Singapore 455203
- Nearest exit: Upper East Coast Road, right by the Siglap junction (~6 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm & 6-11pm; Fri-Sun 11:30am-11pm
- Halal: No
The Royals Cafe Western & local (halal) · $$
MUIS halal-certified all-day cafe blending Western mains with local dishes.
- Cuisine: Western & local (halal)
- Price: $$ · ~$15-25/pax
- Must-try: Rendang beef linguine, Nasi lemak ayam masak merah, Signature mee siam
- Where: 19 Upper East Coast Road, Crescendo Building, Singapore 455209
- Nearest exit: Upper East Coast Road, near the Siglap junction (~7 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-9pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
- Halal: Halal-certified (MUIS)
Lai Huat Signatures Chinese seafood / zi char · $$$
Heritage restaurant (est. 1951) famous for crispy sambal pomfret.
- Cuisine: Chinese seafood / zi char
- Price: $$$ · ~$30-40/pax
- Must-try: Sambal pomfret, Claypot curry fish head, Prawn roll
- Where: 17 Upper East Coast Road, Crescendo Building, Singapore 455208
- Nearest exit: Upper East Coast Road, near the Siglap junction (~7 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-2:30pm & 5:30-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Jin Wee Restaurant Hainanese / zi char · $$
Old-school zi char and Hainanese comfort dishes near the junction.
- Cuisine: Hainanese / zi char
- Price: $$ · ~$25-40/pax
- Must-try: Hainanese pork chop, Salt-baked chicken, Salted egg prawns
- Where: 928 East Coast Road, Singapore 459117
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road side of Siglap junction (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Thu-Tue 9am-9:30pm; closed Wed
- Halal: No
Fu Lin Tofu Yuen Chinese (yong tau foo) · $
Popular budget yong tau foo shop with signature mushroom-minced-meat gravy.
- Cuisine: Chinese (yong tau foo)
- Price: $ · ~$5-8/pax
- Must-try: Yong tau foo with minced-meat mushroom gravy, Noodles with meat gravy, Fishball soup
- Where: 721 East Coast Road, Singapore 459070
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side (~13 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 9:30am-9pm
- Halal: No
Springleaf Prata Place Indian (prata) · $
Halal prata chain outlet known for creative pratas, murtabak and briyani, open late.
- Cuisine: Indian (prata)
- Price: $ · ~$5-15/pax
- Must-try: Plaster Blaster prata, Ultimate murtabak, Prawn briyani
- Where: 57B Jalan Tua Kong, Singapore 457253
- Nearest exit: Inland toward Jalan Tua Kong (~13 min walk)
- Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-11pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11:45pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Masalaa Bar Indian gastro-bar · $$
Modern Indian small plates and cocktails along East Coast Road.
- Cuisine: Indian gastro-bar
- Price: $$ · ~$20-35/pax
- Must-try: Malwani prawn curry, Vada pao sliders, Zafrani murg malai tikka
- Where: 723 East Coast Road, Singapore 459071
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side (~13 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Biryani Concepts Indian (biryani) · $$
Biryani-focused North Indian eatery on Upper East Coast Road (confirm halal status directly).
- Cuisine: Indian (biryani)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Chicken dhum biryani, Lamb sheek kebab, Paneer tikka
- Where: 27 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 455211
- Nearest exit: Upper East Coast Road, near the Siglap junction (~7 min walk)
IZA Japanese izakaya · $$
Casual izakaya for skewers, small plates and Japanese beer, open late.
- Cuisine: Japanese izakaya
- Price: $$ · ~$25-40/pax (small plates)
- Must-try: Four-ton chawanmushi, Special yaki onigiri, Yuzu lager
- Where: 695 East Coast Road, Singapore 459059
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side (~13 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 5pm-1am
- Halal: No
Mikawa Yakitori Bar Japanese yakitori / izakaya · $$
Yakitori and kushiyaki bar with a wide skewer selection.
- Cuisine: Japanese yakitori / izakaya
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Bonjiri (chicken tail) skewer, Buta bara (pork belly) skewer, Hotate bacon maki
- Where: 81 Upper East Coast Road, Singapore 455220
- Nearest exit: Upper East Coast Road (inland side of junction) (~9 min walk)
- Halal: No
The Coconut Club (Siglap) Malay · $$
Casual Siglap outlet of the well-known nasi lemak specialist; uses no pork or lard but is not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Malay
- Price: $$ · ~$18-25/pax
- Must-try: Ayam goreng berempah nasi lemak, Seafood laksa, Soto ayam
- Where: 97 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458222
- Nearest exit: Inland toward Frankel Avenue (~15 min walk)
- Hours: Mon, Thu-Fri 11am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9:30pm; closed Tue-Wed
- Halal: No pork/no lard; not halal-certified
6 Letter Brunch Cafe / brunch · $$
All-day brunch cafe on Frankel Avenue with pancakes, waffles and egg dishes.
- Cuisine: Cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · ~$16-25/pax
- Must-try: Scrambled-egg croissant, Pancake Wonderland, Smoked duck rosti
- Where: 103 Frankel Avenue, Singapore 458225
- Nearest exit: Inland toward Frankel Avenue (~15 min walk)
- Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-8pm; Fri-Sat 8am-9pm
Jag's @ Siglap Gastropub / Western · $$$
Cosy English-style gastropub for grills, ribs and craft drinks, open late.
- Cuisine: Gastropub / Western
- Price: $$$ · ~$25-40/pax
- Must-try: Grilled pork chop, BBQ baby back ribs, Duck-fat fries
- Where: 922 East Coast Road, Singapore 459114
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road side of Siglap junction (~9 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-12am; Fri from 1pm; Sat-Sun vary
- Halal: No
Next Door Spanish Cafe Spanish (tapas) · $$$
Neighbourhood Spanish tapas cafe along East Coast Road.
- Cuisine: Spanish (tapas)
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Pulpo a la gallega (grilled octopus), Gambas al pil-pil, Cochifrito
- Where: 699 East Coast Road, Singapore 459061
- Nearest exit: Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side (~13 min walk)
- Halal: No
East Coast Lagoon Food Village Hawker (BBQ seafood, satay, local) · $
Beachfront hawker centre known for BBQ seafood, satay and local staples across the park from the station.
- Cuisine: Hawker (BBQ seafood, satay, local)
- Price: $ · ~$5-10 per dish
- Must-try: BBQ sambal stingray, Satay, Char kway teow
- Where: 1220 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468960
- Nearest exit: Exit toward East Coast Park (Area E), then along the beach (~13 min walk)
- Hours: Daily ~10am-late (individual stalls vary)
- Halal: Mixed stalls; some halal-certified, some not — verify per stall
At a glance: compare every spot near Siglap MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blu Kouzina | Greek | $$$ | Toward East Coast Road / Katong side of Siglap junction | No |
| Etna Italian Restaurant | Italian | $$$ | Toward Upper East Coast Road (inland side of junction) | No |
| Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore | Italian | $$$ | Upper East Coast Road, right by the Siglap junction | No |
| The Royals Cafe | Western & local (halal) | $$ | Upper East Coast Road, near the Siglap junction | Halal-certified (MUIS) |
| Lai Huat Signatures | Chinese seafood / zi char | $$$ | Upper East Coast Road, near the Siglap junction | No |
| Jin Wee Restaurant | Hainanese / zi char | $$ | Toward East Coast Road side of Siglap junction | No |
| Fu Lin Tofu Yuen | Chinese (yong tau foo) | $ | Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side | No |
| Springleaf Prata Place | Indian (prata) | $ | Inland toward Jalan Tua Kong | Halal-certified |
| Masalaa Bar | Indian gastro-bar | $$ | Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side | No |
| Biryani Concepts | Indian (biryani) | $$ | Upper East Coast Road, near the Siglap junction | — |
| IZA | Japanese izakaya | $$ | Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side | No |
| Mikawa Yakitori Bar | Japanese yakitori / izakaya | $$ | Upper East Coast Road (inland side of junction) | No |
| The Coconut Club (Siglap) | Malay | $$ | Inland toward Frankel Avenue | No pork/no lard; not halal-certified |
| 6 Letter Brunch | Cafe / brunch | $$ | Inland toward Frankel Avenue | — |
| Jag's @ Siglap | Gastropub / Western | $$$ | Toward East Coast Road side of Siglap junction | No |
| Next Door Spanish Cafe | Spanish (tapas) | $$$ | Toward East Coast Road / Frankel side | No |
| East Coast Lagoon Food Village | Hawker (BBQ seafood, satay, local) | $ | Exit toward East Coast Park (Area E), then along the beach | Mixed stalls; some halal-certified, some not — verify per stall |
Siglap MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Siglap known for?
Siglap is best known for its long-running Chinese seafood and zi char (like Lai Huat's sambal pomfret and Hainanese pork chop), yong tau foo, and Indian prata and biryani, alongside a newer wave of cafes, izakayas and European restaurants clustered along Upper East Coast Road, East Coast Road and Frankel Avenue. Just across the park, East Coast Lagoon Food Village adds hawker BBQ seafood and satay.
Are there halal options near Siglap MRT?
Yes. The Royals Cafe (19 Upper East Coast Road) is MUIS halal-certified, and Springleaf Prata Place (57B Jalan Tua Kong) is halal-certified for prata, murtabak and briyani. The Coconut Club's Siglap outlet uses no pork or lard but is not halal-certified, and East Coast Lagoon Food Village has some halal-certified stalls — always check certification at the stall before ordering.
Where are the cheapest eats near Siglap MRT?
For budget meals, head to Fu Lin Tofu Yuen for yong tau foo from around $5-8, Springleaf Prata Place for prata and murtabak from a few dollars, and East Coast Lagoon Food Village where most hawker dishes run about $5-10. Coffeeshops along Upper East Coast Road also offer affordable chicken rice and mixed rice.
What's open late near Siglap MRT?
IZA izakaya serves until 1am, Springleaf Prata Place runs until around midnight most nights, and Jag's @ Siglap stays open to about midnight. Many BBQ seafood and satay stalls at East Coast Lagoon Food Village are busiest in the evening and trade late. Hours shift often, so confirm before a late-night trip.
Which exit should I take for the main Siglap food cluster?
Siglap MRT (TE26) sits at 1000 Marine Parade Road, right at the Siglap junction. For the main inland cluster along Upper East Coast Road and East Coast Road (Pasta Fresca, The Royals, Lai Huat, Blu Kouzina, Jin Wee), use the exit toward the junction and cross onto Upper East Coast Road / East Coast Road. For East Coast Lagoon Food Village, take the exit toward East Coast Park (Area E) and walk through the park to the beachfront.