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Sengkang’s Best-kept Food Secrets

Think the best food spots are only in Jalan Kayu or Punggol? Think again. Sengkang is full of underrated gems tucked away in corners and under HDB blocks.

There’s Korean hotpot and chicken rice balls, all-day waffles with smoked salmon and Iberico pork dons, and feel free to add caviar, foie gras and truffle on the side.

These options and more are all within walking distance, plus you skip the queues and exorbitant prices that often come with the hype.

Want more? We even pick out bites open 24/7 and where you can get your caffeine fix whether it’s a smooth latte or kopi-gao-gao you’re craving for.

Keep these on your radar and it’ll be a long time before you find yourself venturing far away from home to satisfy that rumbling tummy.

Sengkang’s Best-kept Food Secrets

Here’s where you can find the closest to the authentic kampung-style dining experience, with open-air dining, a Kek Ai Provision Shop selling tidbits, games and toys of nostalgic, and traditional Singaporean fare such as a humongous Kampung Chicken Rice Ball Platter, Nasi Lemak, Curry Chicken, Ngo Hiang, and Satay. A menu catered to kids is also available, along with desserts and drinks like Burbur Cha Cha, Ginger Gao Lat, and Gula Melaka Kopi.

Citrus Bistro

This halal-certified bistro by the pool has a large alfresco area where you can enjoy a full menu containing classic favourites such as Curry Chicken and Seafood Aglio Olio, BIG boss burger sandwiching thick juicy beef and mutton patties between toasted charcoal buns and oozing chunky satay sauce, and seasonal offerings like Beef Rendang Baked Rice and Laksa Pasta. Round your meal off with Instagrammable Mighty Milkshakes bursting and toppings, and snacking options for those pecky after a long swim. Diners get free entry into the sports complex and enjoy 1-for-1 lunch deals on weekdays, and can host birthday parties at the lovely breezy space for gatherings up to 55 people.

Bowl & Grill

The rare find offers “happiness bowls”, which are essentially healthy build-your-own-bowls at unbelievable prices. Think Grilled Salmon, Steak or Chicken Cutlet with Nacho Cheese atop bases like teriyaki soba, aglio olio, rice or salad. And with a wobbly onsen egg and for the price of $5 to $7! Grills and burgers will also please those looking for variety, along with sides to share like Cheese Takoyaki and Truffle Popcorn Chicken.

Michin Korean BBQ & Hotpot

Save this if you’re a big meat lover, bulking up, or just plain hungry. The selection of free flow marinated meats here including Black Pepper Chicken, Shoyu Pork, Spanish Iberico Pork Shabu Shabu Belly, Garlic Beef Slice, and Garlic Pork Collar, and premium meats like and Australian Wagyu Shabu Shabu Slice at a price top up will satisfy the biggest meat cravings. Not a meat eater? Go for the fresh seafood selection of clams, mussels and lobster balls. They also have over 30 vegetables and sides and a total of six soup bases to pick from, including Kimchi, Mala, Tom Yum, Ginseng, Seaweed and Collagen.

Armenian Street Char Kway Teow

Fans of the favourite fried flat-noodle Singaporean dish should already be acquainted with Armenian Street Char Kway Teow, which is one of the last standing stalls helmed by first-generation hawkers and has been running since 1949. In addition to the prerequisite wok hei, crunchy pork lard pieces and lashing Chinese sausages, bean sprouts, chives, cockles and egg, you’ll find here the difference that comes from having the pork lard rendered fresh daily and the chye poh mixed with garlic for extra flavour.

Sengkang Square Oyster Omelette

Affordable without skimping on fresh ingredients like prawn and oysters, it’s no wonder that this halal-certified stall is always with a big crowd from morning till night. Don’t just come for their oyster omelette. The rest of their menu including hokkien mee, fried carrot cake, char kway teow and barbequed wings is also consistently good.

Couple’s Honeymoon Saturday

11am:
Wake up, put on music

1pm:
Brunch and cafe-hopping

3pm:
Drive home

4pm:
Meal-prep for the week, wash up

5pm:
Cycle, run, swim. Shower at Sengkang Sports Centre

7pm:
Beer and dinner at Legend Cafe with friends

9.25pm:
Sheng Siong Supermarket before late-night movie at Seletar Mall

12am:
Supper at Jalan Kayu with buddies

Young Family’s Public Holiday

8am:
Wake up, prepare breakfast and pack for hike

10am:
Coney Island hike

1pm:
Wash up, lunch and grocery shopping at Waterway Point

3-7pm:
Gathering with friends and their families

8pm:
Put baby to bed

9pm:
Hubby goes for late-night cycling

10pm:
Bubble bath for wife while planning for the week

11pm:
Hubby brings back McDonald’s for supper