Springleaf is a quiet, low-rise residential pocket at the northern end of Upper Thomson Road, anchored by the Thomson–East Coast Line's Springleaf station (opened 2021). Its compact food scene splits three ways: the long-running Springleaf Prata Place beside the station, a short strip of Upper Thomson Road shophouse eateries (the "906" Springleaf Garden block), and the newer Springside / The Brooks enclave a short walk north, which is packed with cafes, izakayas and casual restaurants. It is a small neighbourhood cluster rather than a big hawker hub, and hours and menus change often, so it's worth confirming 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.
The best places to eat near Springleaf MRT
Springleaf Prata Place (Springleaf Garden / Thong Soon) Indian / roti prata · $
The original flagship of the well-known prata chain, right by the station, serving classic and creative fusion pratas.
- Cuisine: Indian / roti prata
- Price: $ · ~$1.40–13 per person
- Must-try: Coin prata, Plaster Blaster, Prata Alfredo, Salted Egg Prawn Prata
- Where: 1 Thong Soon Ave, Singapore 787431
- Nearest exit: Exit 2 (Thong Soon estate) (~4 min walk)
- Hours: Daily, 8am–11pm
Lazy Lizard – Upper Thomson Western · $$
A popular, highly-rated casual Western bistro-diner in the Springleaf Garden shophouse row, with a kids-eat-free weekend deal.
- Cuisine: Western
- Price: $$ · ~$10–30 per person
- Must-try: Rack of Pork, St. Louis BBQ Pork Ribs, Crabby Pesto Pasta
- Where: 906M Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 787110
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from 12pm (verify closing)
- Halal: No
Mongkok Dimsum Chinese / dim sum · $$
A 24-hour Cantonese dim sum and zi-char spot in the Springleaf shophouse cluster, useful for late-night and supper cravings.
- Cuisine: Chinese / dim sum
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person
- Must-try: Har gao (shrimp dumplings), Beef hor fun, Steamed pork ribs
- Where: 906P Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 787110
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Open 24 hours (verify)
- Halal: No
Han's (Springleaf Garden) Local / cafe-bakery · $$
An outlet of the long-running local Han's chain serving all-day breakfasts, kaya toast, coffee and local mains from early morning.
- Cuisine: Local / cafe-bakery
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person
- Must-try: Traditional Kaya Butter Toast Set, Ultimate Big Breakfast, Laksa
- Where: 906 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 787110
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) (~3 min walk)
- Hours: Daily, 7am–10pm
- Halal: No
Bernie's American / Cajun · $$$
A cosy American-themed casual-dining restaurant along the Upper Thomson shophouse strip, known for hearty portions and alcohol.
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
- Price: $$$ · ~$20–30 per person
- Must-try: NZ ribeye steak with Cajun fries, Sausage Platter, Blackened fish
- Where: 924 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 787119
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) (~5 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from 11am (verify closing)
- Halal: No
THREE. by Garamika (Springleaf) Indonesian · $$
An Indonesian eatery-cafe set beside Springleaf Nature Park, popular for rendang, grilled oxtail and gado gado (confirm halal status directly).
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person
- Must-try: Beef rendang, Grilled oxtail, Gado gado
- Where: 1218 Upper Thomson Rd, #01-02, Singapore 787136 (Springleaf Nature Park)
- Nearest exit: Exit 1 (Springleaf Nature Park) (~7 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from 7:30am (verify closing)
MyPizza Pizza / Italian · $$
A very highly-rated neighbourhood pizzeria in The Brooks enclave, praised for hand-made pizzas and garlic bread sticks.
- Cuisine: Pizza / Italian
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person
- Must-try: Spinach pizza (Veggie Lover), BBQ chicken wings, Calzone, Tater tots
- Where: 60 Springside Walk, #01-07 The Brooks I, Singapore 786020
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) (~11 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from 10am (verify closing)
Oops Kitchen (Home Style Cuisine) Chinese zi char · $$
A cosy home-style Chinese zi-char restaurant in The Brooks, popular with residents for pig trotter bee hoon and prawn paste chicken.
- Cuisine: Chinese zi char
- Price: $$ · ~$20–30 per person
- Must-try: Signature pig trotter fried bee hoon, Prawn paste chicken cutlet curry rice, Hokkien mee, Lok lok
- Where: 60 Springside Walk, #01-16 The Brooks I, Singapore 786020
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) (~11 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from 12pm (verify closing)
- Halal: No
Daruma Tavern Asian bistro / noodles & craft beer · $$
A casual bistro-bar in The Brooks II mixing regional noodle dishes with kopitiam-style coffee and craft beers.
- Cuisine: Asian bistro / noodles & craft beer
- Price: $$ · ~$20–30 per person
- Must-try: Thai-style wanton mee, KL Dai Lok Mee (Hokkien mee), Grilled pork
- Where: 25 Springside Green, #01-14 The Brooks II, Singapore 786015
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) (~11 min walk)
- Hours: Daily from 9am (verify closing)
- Halal: No
Miyuki Izakaya @ Springside Japanese / izakaya · $$$
A neighbourhood Japanese izakaya in The Brooks II serving thick-cut sashimi, charcoal yakitori and oden to pair with sake and highballs.
- Cuisine: Japanese / izakaya
- Price: $$$ · ~$30–70 per person
- Must-try: Chirashi don / sashimi, Salmon Overload Roll, Charcoal yakitori skewers, Suta Don (pork belly)
- Where: 25 Springside Green, #01-13 The Brooks II, Singapore 786015
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) (~11 min walk)
- Hours: Tue–Sun 11:30am–2:30pm & 5:30–10:30pm (till 11pm Fri–Sat); closed Mon
- Halal: No
The Urban Hideout Cafe / brunch & gelato · $$
A pet-friendly brunch and gelato cafe in The Brooks with a dedicated pet-food menu and all-day breakfast plates.
- Cuisine: Cafe / brunch & gelato
- Price: $$ · ~$15–25 per person
- Must-try: Smoked Salmon, Eggs & Avocado Toast, Swiss Rosti with Bratwurst, Jumbo croissants, Gelato
- Where: 60 Springside Walk, #01-05 The Brooks I, Singapore 786020
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) (~11 min walk)
- Hours: 10:30am–10:30pm (Tue–Sun); closed Mondays
- Halal: No
Friends Cafe HK Hong Kong-style cafe (cha chaan teng) · $$
A Hong Kong-style cafe in The Brooks serving cha-chaan-teng comfort food and desserts such as black sesame paste.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong-style cafe (cha chaan teng)
- Price: $$ · ~$10–20 per person
- Must-try: HK-style comfort mains, Black sesame paste dessert
- Where: 60 Springside Walk, #01-18 The Brooks I, Singapore 786020
- Nearest exit: Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) (~11 min walk)
- Hours: From 11:30am (verify)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot near Springleaf MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springleaf Prata Place (Springleaf Garden / Thong Soon) | Indian / roti prata | $ | Exit 2 (Thong Soon estate) | — |
| Lazy Lizard – Upper Thomson | Western | $$ | Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) | No |
| Mongkok Dimsum | Chinese / dim sum | $$ | Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) | No |
| Han's (Springleaf Garden) | Local / cafe-bakery | $$ | Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) | No |
| Bernie's | American / Cajun | $$$ | Exit 3 (Upper Thomson Rd shophouses) | No |
| THREE. by Garamika (Springleaf) | Indonesian | $$ | Exit 1 (Springleaf Nature Park) | — |
| MyPizza | Pizza / Italian | $$ | Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) | — |
| Oops Kitchen (Home Style Cuisine) | Chinese zi char | $$ | Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) | No |
| Daruma Tavern | Asian bistro / noodles & craft beer | $$ | Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) | No |
| Miyuki Izakaya @ Springside | Japanese / izakaya | $$$ | Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) | No |
| The Urban Hideout | Cafe / brunch & gelato | $$ | Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) | No |
| Friends Cafe HK | Hong Kong-style cafe (cha chaan teng) | $$ | Exit 3 (then north along Upper Thomson Rd) | No |
Springleaf MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Springleaf MRT known for?
It's best known for Springleaf Prata Place, the flagship of the popular roti-prata chain sitting right beside the station. Beyond prata, the area has two small dining clusters: the Upper Thomson Road shophouses (the '906' Springleaf Garden block, with Lazy Lizard, Mongkok Dimsum and Han's) and the newer Springside / The Brooks enclave a short walk north, which is full of cafes, izakayas and casual restaurants.
Are there halal options near Springleaf MRT?
Dedicated halal-certified eateries are limited in the immediate cluster, and several venues (in The Brooks and along the shophouses) serve pork and/or alcohol. THREE. by Garamika near the Nature Park is an Indonesian option whose menu leans on beef, chicken and seafood, and Springleaf Prata Place is an Indian eatery — but you should confirm halal certification directly with each venue before dining, as we could not verify MUIS certification for these.
Where are the cheapest eats near Springleaf MRT?
Springleaf Prata Place is the cheapest bet, with prata from roughly S$1.50 and most items under S$5. Han's Union (Springleaf Garden) does affordable kaya-toast sets and local plates from about S$5–10, and Mongkok Dimsum offers value dim sum in the S$10–20 range per person.
What's open late near Springleaf MRT?
Mongkok Dimsum in the Upper Thomson shophouses is open 24 hours, making it the go-to for late-night and supper. Springleaf Prata Place typically runs until around 11pm, while The Urban Hideout and Daruma Tavern in The Brooks serve into the evening (roughly until 10–10:30pm). Always check current hours before heading down.
Which exit should I use for the main food cluster?
Use Exit 3 for the Upper Thomson Road shophouses (the 906 Springleaf Garden block) and to continue north on foot to the Springside / The Brooks eateries, which together form the main food cluster. Use Exit 2 for Springleaf Prata Place in the Thong Soon estate, and Exit 1 for THREE. by Garamika beside Springleaf Nature Park.