Tampines MRT sits at the heart of the East's biggest retail cluster, with three malls — Tampines 1, Tampines Mall and Century Square — linked directly to the station exits, plus Our Tampines Hub and its hawker centre a short covered walk away. That makes it one of Singapore's most concentrated eating grounds, spanning Michelin Bib Gourmand hawker stalls, Japanese and Korean chains, halal-certified local fare and 24-hour supper spots. Whether you want a $5 bowl of noodles or a sit-down steak, almost everything is within a few minutes on foot. Hours and prices change often, so it's worth confirming with the venue 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 Tampines MRT
Tai Wah Pork Noodle Chinese hawker (bak chor mee) · $
Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed minced pork noodles served at the Hawkers' Street food court inside Tampines 1.
- Cuisine: Chinese hawker (bak chor mee)
- Price: $ · from ~$5
- Must-try: Bak chor mee (minced pork noodles)
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, Hawkers' Street, #05-05/06/07, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 9am–9pm
- Halal: No
Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice Hainanese chicken rice · $
A long-running chicken rice name serving boneless Hainanese-style chicken at Tampines 1's Hawkers' Street.
- Cuisine: Hainanese chicken rice
- Price: $ · ~$8.50
- Must-try: Hainanese boneless chicken rice
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, Hawkers' Street, #05-05/06/07, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 9am–9pm
- Halal: No
Sushiro Japanese conveyor-belt sushi · $$
Japan's largest conveyor-belt sushi chain with a wide range of nigiri and rolls priced by plate.
- Cuisine: Japanese conveyor-belt sushi
- Price: $$ · plates from ~$2.30++
- Must-try: Aburi soy red shrimp, Sakura snapper
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #02-15/16/17, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
- Halal: No
Keming Bing Sat Hong Kong cha chaan teng · $$
Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng serving roast meats, rice plates and milk tea inside Tampines 1.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong cha chaan teng
- Price: $$ · mains ~$10.90++
- Must-try: Char siew rice
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #02-14, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10am–10pm
- Halal: No
Haruyama Udon Japanese udon · $$
Japanese udon specialist serving hot and cold bowls with tempura in the Tampines 1 basement.
- Cuisine: Japanese udon
- Price: $$ · ~$16++
- Must-try: Tenzaru udon, Spicy basil chicken udon
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #B1-09, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Bari Bari Steak Hong Kong-style teppan steak · $$
Hong Kong-style teppan steaks served sizzling on a hotplate with rice and sauces.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong-style teppan steak
- Price: $$ · ~$22.90–25.90++
- Must-try: Australian flank steak teppan, Argentinian oyster blade steak
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #01-24/25/26, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am–10pm
- Halal: No
Mister Donut Japanese doughnuts · $
Japanese doughnut chain known for its chewy, mochi-textured Pon De Ring made with tapioca flour.
- Cuisine: Japanese doughnuts
- Price: $ · ~$2.30–2.50/pc
- Must-try: Pon De Ring, Chocolate Fashion
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #B1-K6, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Nearest exit: Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am–9pm
- Halal: No
Kuan Zhai Alley Sichuan Chinese · $$
Sichuan comfort-food restaurant with a casual counter-style Wan Wan Xiang offshoot at Tampines Mall.
- Cuisine: Sichuan Chinese
- Price: $$ · mains ~$18–20
- Must-try: Claypot braised prawns, French-style red wine braised pork
- Where: 4 Tampines Central 5, #01-42 to 44, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- Nearest exit: Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Sushi Zanmai Japanese · $$
Casual Japanese restaurant with a large menu of sushi, donburi and hotpot at Tampines Mall.
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Price: $$ · ~$15–18
- Must-try: Spicy niku nabe, Truffle sauce ribeye steak, Bara chirashi don
- Where: 4 Tampines Central 5, #04-32, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- Nearest exit: Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Lola's Cafe / brunch · $$
Two-storey brunch cafe with natural light serving shakshuka, pasta and grain bowls.
- Cuisine: Cafe / brunch
- Price: $$ · mains ~$18–20
- Must-try: Lamb shakshuka, Pulled duck aglio olio, Miso salmon grain bowl
- Where: 4 Tampines Central 5, #01-50, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- Nearest exit: Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) (~2 min walk)
Ging Sun Ho King of Bun Shanghainese · $
Shanghainese kiosk specialising in pan-fried pork soup buns in the Tampines Mall basement.
- Cuisine: Shanghainese
- Price: $ · buns ~$4 for 2pcs
- Must-try: Pan-fried pork soup buns (sheng jian bao), Deep-fried Shanghainese pork chop with fried rice
- Where: 4 Tampines Central 5, #B1-K17 to 18, Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- Nearest exit: Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Im Thai Kitchen Thai · $
Thai hawker stall at Our Tampines Hub serving basil rice and Thai dishes until midnight.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $ · from ~$5.50
- Must-try: Minced meat with hot basil leaf
- Where: 1 Tampines Walk, Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub, #01-40, Singapore 528523
- Nearest exit: Exit F (covered walk to Our Tampines Hub) (~10 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am–12am
Encik Tan Local Chinese (halal) · $
Halal-certified food atrium serving local Chinese hawker favourites, with noodles available 24 hours.
- Cuisine: Local Chinese (halal)
- Price: $ · ~$5–8
- Must-try: Wanton noodles, Hainanese curry rice, Laksa
- Where: 1 Tampines Walk, Our Tampines Hub, #01-12, Singapore 528523
- Nearest exit: Exit F (covered walk to Our Tampines Hub) (~10 min walk)
- Hours: Noodles 24 hours daily; curry rice 10:30am–9pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
McDonald's (Our Tampines Hub) Fast food (halal) · $
Halal-certified 24-hour McDonald's outlet at Our Tampines Hub, a reliable late-night option.
- Cuisine: Fast food (halal)
- Price: $ · ~$5–8
- Must-try: Burgers, McSpicy, Fries
- Where: 1 Tampines Walk, Our Tampines Hub, #01-13/14, Singapore 528523
- Nearest exit: Exit F (covered walk to Our Tampines Hub) (~10 min walk)
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Halal: Halal-certified
At a glance: compare every spot near Tampines MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Wah Pork Noodle | Chinese hawker (bak chor mee) | $ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | No |
| Tiong Bahru Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice | Hainanese chicken rice | $ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | No |
| Sushiro | Japanese conveyor-belt sushi | $$ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | No |
| Keming Bing Sat | Hong Kong cha chaan teng | $$ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | No |
| Haruyama Udon | Japanese udon | $$ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | Halal-certified |
| Bari Bari Steak | Hong Kong-style teppan steak | $$ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | No |
| Mister Donut | Japanese doughnuts | $ | Exit B / Exit D (Tampines 1) | No |
| Kuan Zhai Alley | Sichuan Chinese | $$ | Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) | No |
| Sushi Zanmai | Japanese | $$ | Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) | No |
| Lola's | Cafe / brunch | $$ | Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) | — |
| Ging Sun Ho King of Bun | Shanghainese | $ | Exit C / Exit F (Tampines Mall) | No |
| Im Thai Kitchen | Thai | $ | Exit F (covered walk to Our Tampines Hub) | — |
| Encik Tan | Local Chinese (halal) | $ | Exit F (covered walk to Our Tampines Hub) | Halal-certified |
| McDonald's (Our Tampines Hub) | Fast food (halal) | $ | Exit F (covered walk to Our Tampines Hub) | Halal-certified |
Tampines MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Tampines MRT known for?
Tampines is best known for its concentration of mall dining and hawker fare all within one interchange. Right at the station you'll find Michelin Bib Gourmand hawker stalls like Tai Wah Pork Noodle inside Tampines 1, Japanese chains such as Sushiro, Sichuan food at Tampines Mall, and a full hawker centre at Our Tampines Hub a short walk away.
Are there halal options near Tampines MRT?
Yes. Our Tampines Hub has halal-certified Encik Tan and a 24-hour McDonald’s, plus several Muslim-owned hawker stalls. Always look for the MUIS certificate on display, as certification can change.
Where are the cheapest eats near Tampines MRT?
The cheapest bowls are at the hawker-style food courts: Tampines 1’s Hawkers’ Street on level 5 (Tai Wah Pork Noodle from about $5) and the Hawker Centre at Our Tampines Hub, where dishes like Im Thai Kitchen’s basil rice start around $5.50.
What's open late near Tampines MRT?
For late-night eats head to Our Tampines Hub, about a 10-minute covered walk from Exit F: McDonald's (#01-13/14) is open 24 hours and Encik Tan (#01-12) serves noodles round the clock, both halal-certified. Im Thai Kitchen in the hawker centre runs until midnight.
Which MRT exit is best for the main food cluster?
Use Exit B or D for Tampines 1, and Exit C or F for Tampines Mall and Century Square, all of which are linked to the station. For Our Tampines Hub and its hawker centre, take Exit F and follow the covered walkway for about 10 minutes.
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