Funan food guide: 16 dining spots with food beyond the usual mall fare

1. Godmama

Why visit? Godmama, which has been a mainstay at Funan for years, feels more like a personal project than a commercial concept. Co-founder Christina Keilthy left the corporate world to bring her godmother’s Peranakan recipes — including the egg skin popiah she grew up eating — to a wider audience. She went on to set up Godmama in 2019, with Derrick Chew and head chef Fredric Goh, both who are also Peranakans.

Godmama’s menu stays rooted in traditional Peranakan dishes while introducing modern brunch-style plates to keep things approachable for younger diners. Cocktails and its colourful, lively setting also make this one of the more distinctive dining spaces among the Funan Mall food spots.

Crowd favourites: The all star egg skin popiah (S$7.50) is the dish that started it all — fresh prawns, stewed vegetables, crispy garlic bits, bean sprouts, cucumber, and a sweet, garlicky chilli sauce, wrapped in a thin egg crepe.

The Nyonya fried wings (S$10.90) and the ngoh hiang (S$11.90) are also often raved about as items you ought to try. The wings arrive deeply seasoned with a special spice blend and are best dunked in the house-made belacan mayo, while the ngoh hiang is a seven-piece platter of homemade five-spice pork-and-prawn rolls, packed with minced meat, fresh prawns, and crunchy water chestnut, and wrapped in beancurd sheet before being fried to a crisp.

Here’s what we ate at Godmama Parkway Parade!

2. Ryokudo — Funan Mall

Why visit? Donburi specialist Ryokudo was founded by Ryo Rivaldo, in Jakarta in 2020, after he was inspired by the yummy yet unfussy rice bowls found in Tokyo’s shokudo (casual eatery) on his frequent trips to the city. After building a following in Indonesia, the brand expanded to Singapore with a konbini-style kiosk at Funan Mall, followed by a sit-down outlet at Far East Square earlier this year.

The Funan kiosk is designed around Japan’s convenience store culture — quick, simple food that is still made properly and to order. At its core is a signature rice base of Japanese short-grain cooked in seasoned stock, finished with a delectable house-made furikake blend created by Ryo himself.

Crowd favourites: The katsu “toji” don (S$9) offers exceptional value. A crispy chicken thigh cutlet sits beneath a silky scramble of egg and onions, the dashi-based sauce soaking beautifully into the house-made seasoned rice beneath. 

If you take beef, the gyudon (S$11.90) is pure comfort in a bowl, with sweet, tender beef and caramelised onions crowned with a silky onsen egg that, once broken, coats every grain of rice in a glossy film. 

For sides, get the kani cream croquette (from S$3.50 for one), a divine, golden panko-crusted parcel with a molten bechamel-and-crab filling that bursts when you bite in. If you’re after something less intense, the white corn tempura (S$8) is lightly battered, sweet, and a satisfying contrast to the savoury bowls.

We tried Ryokudo when it first launched at Far East Square.

3. Keming Bing Sat — Funan Mall

Why visit? Founded in 2019 in China, Keming Bing Sat quickly became an overnight sensation, growing from its first outlet to over 140 locations today. It was named TikTok’s Favourite Restaurant in 2021 and reportedly sold over three million bowls of its bestselling char siew rice in a single year alone. 

The brand arrived in Singapore in 2025, debuting at Plaza Singapura, followed swiftly with this Funan Mall outlet, which carries two exclusive dishes not found at its sister location. Beyond accolades and virality, this dishes up genuinely fun cha chaan teng (traditional Hong Kong-style restaurant) dining — quick, affordable, social media-friendly, chock-full of nostalgia-tinged Hong Kong flavours.

Crowd favourites: The char siew rice (S$10.90) is the brand’s signature dish. Here you get thick-cut, well-glazed BBQ pork reportedly coated in a 23-ingredient sauce served over fluffy Wuchang rice, with two sunny-side-up eggs, and kailan on the side.

Funan Mall-exclusive items include the Prosperity Lava bolo bun (S$5.90), a golden crusted bun with warm milk sauce flowing inside, and the Lucky peach milk pudding (S$7.90), a creamy dessert shaped like a peach with subtle nods to Chinese symbolism. Drinks-wise, the little bear iced Hong Kong milk tea (S$4.90), complete with a bear-shaped ice cube, is as photogenic as it is delicious to drink.

Here’s our take on Keming Bing Sat’s first outlet at Plaza Singapura.

4. Hakka Bond — Funan Mall

Why visit? Hakka Bond is the vision of Chen Yiwen, a Hakka-culture advocate who set out to do more than just open a restaurant — she also wants the brand to serve as a cultural touchstone for Hakka heritage in Singapore. Hakka Bond traces its culinary lineage back 42 years to Plum Village Restaurant, a well-loved eatery in Jalan Leban, from which Yiwen inherited the family recipes, homely flavours, and traditional cooking methods. 

The Funan Mall outlet, which opened in late 2025, brings this heritage to a central location — in a sleek, modern dining space — making the cuisine more accessible to younger diners and non-Hakka Singaporeans. 

Crowd favourites: Two dishes stand out for health-conscious diners who aren’t willing to compromise on flavour. The multi-grain thunder rice (S$9.90) is a nourishing Hakka classic made with 25 types of grains, fresh vegetables, nuts, herbs, and a fragrant green tea soup. There’s also the handmade yong tau foo signature set (S$12.90), which includes freshly prepared eggplant, beancurd skin, yong tau foo, tau pok, mushroom, and vegetable roll, all stuffed with minced meat and served in a light and simple broth.

Don’t leave without trying the Hakka abacus seeds (S$9.90), which are chewy yam-and-tapioca dumplings stir-fried with mushrooms, dried shrimp, and minced meat for a hearty bite.

5. Sushi Zushi — Funan Mall

Why visit? Sushi Zushi is a good option if you’re after quality sushi without committing to a full omakase experience. Instead of a chef-led progression, it offers an a la carte menu built around premium ingredients and meticulous preparation, all at a more accessible price point.

Run by the same youthful team behind Omo Nomu Craft Sake & Raw, the intimate counter-style restaurant lets diners watch the chefs prepare sushi right in front of them. Seafood is flown in from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market four times a week, while the sushi rice uses Hokkaido Sansanmaru short-grain rice mixed with red vinegar from Tokyo.

A particular point of pride is the shari (vinegared sushi rice), which is hand-mixed twice daily. The result is a lightly brown-tinted rice with a savoury, vinegary note that holds together well without feeling dense.

Crowd favourites: The otoro sushi (S$12 for two pieces) is the standout — decadent and melt-in-your-mouth, it’s the sort of sushi that exemplifies the restaurant’s focus on quality ingredients.

If you’re after something beyond seafood, the sukiyaki beef sushi (S$10 for two pieces) offers a savoury-sweet alternative, with tender slices of beef draped over the vinegared rice.

Sushi Zushi’s extensive handroll selection, which is served open-faced for diners to enjoy as-is or roll up themselves, is also worth exploring. Popular picks include the wagyu beef handroll (S$9), served with a raw quail egg for dipping, and the engawa handroll (S$4.50), prized for its rich, buttery texture.

Here’s what we had at Sushi Zushi when it first opened at Funan Mall.

6. Ruxu

Why visit? Ruxu Ruxu offers a modern take on traditional Cantonese tang shui, pairing gently sweetened desserts with freshly baked pastries in a contemporary cafe setting. The concept originated from Guangzhou and made its international debut at Funan Mall, after building a cult following among younger Chinese dessert enthusiasts. Its mission is to breathe new life into traditional Cantonese tang shui (sweet soup) culture, pairing it with freshly baked goods in a contemporary cafe setting.

This is a space where you can pick up an egg tart or croissant at the counter, then settle in with a bowl of gently sweetened traditional dessert. All bakes are made fresh in small batches daily, and the desserts are deliberately restrained in sweetness, such that the quality of individual ingredients carry each bowl.

Crowd favourites: The matcha and mochi lava bun (S$3.80) is one of Ruxu’s most eye-catching bakes. Beneath its soft, fluffy exterior lies a generous filling of matcha cream and a molten mochi centre that delivers a satisfyingly chewy pull.

For tang shui, the fresh milk ultimate mix (S$8.90) is a popular choice. Served with lotus seeds, peach gum, red beans, taro balls and grass jelly in fresh milk, it’s a hearty bowl that lets diners sample a little of everything.

Those who prefer something richer can opt for the matcha and taro double-layer milk custard (S$6.80), which combines silky steamed milk custard with earthy matcha and dense taro paste.

Check out more of our favourites at Ruxu!

7. Maji Curry — Funan Mall

Why visit? Maji Curry is one of Japan’s most decorated curry chains, having won the Kanda Curry Grand Prix twice — an annual competition decided by tens of thousands of public votes. Following its first Singapore outlet at Square 2, the brand opened its second outlet at Funan Mall in 2025..

Its signature curry is built on a chicken bouillon base and slow-cooked for 100 hours using a proprietary blend of 10 spices. The result is a thick, decadent sauce with more complexity and sweetness than the Japanese curries found locally, alongside a gently addictive heat. 

Crowd favourites: Big eaters should go for the triple meat (from S$20.50) curry rice, which comes with pork cutlet, beef hamburger steak, and beef shabu. The standout among the trio is the hamburger steak, which is juicy, chunky, and pairs especially well with the curry’s spice profile.

The hamburger steak cheese sauce curry rice (from S$14.30) is also worth ordering. This is the dish that won Maji Curry its Kanda Curry Grand Prix title, and features a handmade hamburger steak covered with the restaurant’s signature curry sauce and warm cheese fondue.

Find out more about our visit to Maji Curry.

8. Noodle Star K — Funan Mall

Why visit? Noodle Star K was one of the first Korean restaurants here to specialise in handmade naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles). The original Tanjong Pagar outlet built such a devoted following that it was no surprise when it opened a second outpost closer to the heart of town, here at Funan Mall, in 2024. 

The noodles are made fresh in-house using either Korean potato starch, which yields a slippery, chewy texture, or arrowroot, for a firmer bite. Paired with a chilled beef-and-radish broth that’s lightly savoury and tangy, it’s an especially refreshing meal on a hot day.

Crowd favourites: The Korean potato starch cold noodle soup (S$16.80) is the signature order. Served in an icy broth with julienned pear, cucumber, radish kimchi and a boiled egg, it’s best enjoyed with a splash of vinegar and a touch of house mustard.

Those who prefer something punchier can opt for the Korean cold noodle with spicy sauce (from S$16.80 for potato starch noodles), which swaps the broth for a spicy gochujang-based dressing that’s equally addictive. 

Don’t overlook the pork meat dumplings (S$10.80), either. Filled with pork and chives, they’re plump, juicy and make an excellent accompaniment to the noodles.

9. Miss Tang’s Rice Noodle

Why visit? Miss Tang’s Rice Noodle specialises in Yunnan’s famous guo qiao mi xian, or crossing bridge rice noodles, a dish that’s still relatively uncommon in Singapore. The Funan outlet is its second local outpost, following the success of its original Novena location.

The story behind the brand is a romantic one: Founder Helen Tang discovered the noodles while on a China trip, which brought her to Mengzi, Yunnan, where the dish originates. She fell in love with both the dish and her now-husband on that trip, and later spent a month in Mengzi learning to cook it properly before bringing it to Singapore. 

The base of every bowl is a pork and chicken bone broth, simmered for eight hours. The savoury soup is rich yet not heavy, pairing well with the silky rice noodles for a smooth, easy eating experience.

Crowd favourites: The signature rice noodle (S$15.90) is the quintessential order. Served with a colourful assortment of sliced meat, tofu skin, quail eggs, prawns and vegetables on the side, diners add the ingredients into the piping-hot broth themselves, allowing each component to cook gently before eating.

For something punchier, the spicy pickled cabbage rice noodle (S$9.80) is a wallet-friendly favourite, which combines a bright sourness with the warming heat of chilli oil. 

Those seeking a more comforting option can opt for the wild mushroom chicken soup rice noodle (S$18.80), where earthy mushrooms lend depth and umami to the broth.

10. Khao — Funan Mall

Why visit? Khao is a rice-bowl concept built around the idea that healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland. Named after the Thai word for “rice”, the concept serves up rice bowls rooted in Asian flavours, with house-made sauces that the brand considers its true differentiator. No MSG or preservatives are used.

The Funan Mall outlet, one of three in the city, caters to both the busy lunch crowds and health-conscious diners, with generous portions and a range of protein options spanning chicken, pork and seafood.

Crowd favourites: Each bowl comes with a base of rice, salad, house-made sauce, and dressing. Diners can choose from the everyday, speciality, or signature Khao bowls, each offering a different level of indulgence.

Popular picks include the kampung satay khao (S$15), which features chargrilled chicken over jasmine rice, finished with satay sauce and peanuts for a smoky, savoury combination. 

There’s also the umami pork khao (S$16) pairs slow-roasted pork belly with coconut rice, garlic chilli sambal and soy vinaigrette, and the tropical seafood khao (from S$12), which offers prawns or fish brightened with lime leaf and ginger sauce.

11. Mingle Bistro

Why visit? Opened at Funan Mall in 2024, the casual Mingle Bistro stands out for its playful Asian-Italian fusion menu, where familiar pizzas and pastas sit alongside more unexpected creations such aschicken collagen broth with wine and dang gui pasta (from S$28) and bacon and jam pizza (S$26).

The venue is also known for its signature hot-stone pizzas, which arrive at the table sizzling hot and stay warm throughout the meal. The relaxed, convivial setting makes it suitable for everything from solo lunches to after-work gatherings, with Happy Hour running daily from 11.30am to 8pm.

Crowd favourites: The 5 cheese and honey pizza with toasted almonds (S$28) is one of the restaurant’s signatures. Fior di latte, gorgonzola DOP, smoked provola, brie and grana padano are balanced by honey and toasted almonds for a sweet-savoury finish.

The tiramisu kueh pie tee (from S$9 for three pieces) is a playful local twist on the Italian classic, where crisp kueh pie tee shells are filled with tiramisu mousse, toasted pistachios and espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits.

12. GyoGyo Japanese Grilled Fish & Sukiyaki — Funan Mall

Why visit? Halal-certified GyoGyo Japanese Grilled Fish & Sukiyaki specialises in Japanese grilled fish set meals, offering a choice of fish and preparation styles, including saikyoyaki (white miso), teriyaki, mayoyaki, shioyaki and nitsuke.

What sets it apart is its well-rounded set meals, each served with rice, miso soup, pickles and a side dish. Beyond grilled fish, the menu also spans sukiyaki hotpots, donburi, curry rice, udon and teppan spaghetti, making it a versatile option for groups with different cravings.

Crowd favourites: The grilled black garoupa set saikyokayi (S$19.90) is a consistent favourite. The fish arrives lightly charred, with sweet, juicy flesh and a rich, gelatinous texture from the skin.

Those craving something heartier can opt for the karubi beef sukiyaki set (S$20.90) that draws praise for its well-balanced broth and tender sliced beef. Diners can also choose a spicy miso version. The set comes with rice or udon, miso soup, pickles and a pasteurised egg for a complete meal.

13. Mincheng Bibimbap — Funan Mall

Why visit? Mincheng Bibimbap specialises in Chinese-Korean cuisine from Yanbian, a region in northeastern China with a large ethnic Korean population. The result is a style of cooking that combines Korean influences with bolder seasoning and distinct sweet-savoury flavours.

With over 400 outlets worldwide and several locations in Singapore since it first opened here in 2024, the chain is loved for its wallet-friendly prices, with a basic bibimbap dish starting at S$6.80 and mains being served with unlimited rice, kimchi, and seaweed soup.

Crowd favourites: The cheese bibimbap (from S$8.80 for pork) arrives in a sizzling stone pot. It is best enjoyed by mixing it thoroughly with gochujang before allowing the rice at the bottom to crisp up. Melted cheese adds an extra layer of richness to the dish.

The hotplate pork belly with sauerkraut (S$10.80) is a quiet favourite among regulars. The pork stays moist and savoury, while the tangy sauerkraut cuts through the richness, so each bite stays balanced and easy to finish.

14. Yuen Kee Dumpling — Funan Mall

Why visit? Originating in Guangzhou, China, Yuen Kee Dumpling is one of the country’s largest dumpling chains, with more than 5,000 outlets worldwide. It uses the name “Yuan Ji Yun Jiao” and it has built a following for its freshly made dumplings, made in its open-concept kitchen, in full view of diners — a transparency that reinforces confidence in the freshness and craftsmanship. 

The concept may have expanded to several locations in Singapore since it first opened here in 2024, but the Funan Mall outlet — with a retro-rustic interior of dark timber and terrazzo-style flooring — is one of the larger ones here offering a comfortable setting to enjoy its extensive range of dumplings, wontons and noodle dishes.

Crowd favourites: The shrimp and crab roe pork wonton (from S$10.80 for 10 pieces) is one of the brand’s signatures. Plump and generously filled, the wontons are best paired with the mixed sauce with chilli oil — a fragrant combination of peanut sauce, sesame seeds and chilli oil that has become a favourite among regulars.

The noodle dishes are also popular. The corn and pork dumplings noodle (S$7.80) features dumplings filled with juicy corn kernels, lean pork and carrot, while the chives and pork dumplings noodle (S$7.80) offers a more savoury profile with fragrant chives. Both come with springy la mian and are substantial enough for a satisfying meal.

We visited one of Yuen Kee’s OG outlets in Singapore. 

15. Flavours by Saute

Why visit? Flavours by Saute is a good pick for vegetarian and vegan diners looking for something beyond the usual meat-free fare. The halal-certified restaurant serves a wide range of fusion dishes inspired by local flavours, all without meat, garlic or onion, alongside a rotating selection of seasonal specials.

The concept traces its roots to the Saute Group, a passion project started by a brother-sister duo who began by cooking plant-based meals at home. Since its inception in 2016, the group has grown into one of Singapore’s more established vegetarian dining brands.

Even non-vegetarians may find plenty to enjoy here, thanks to a menu that prioritises flavour and variety over dietary labels.

Crowd favourites: The menu spans everything from rice and noodles to pasta, pizza and burgers. One of its consistent bestsellers is the orh luak (S$12.90), a plant-based take on oyster omelette that uses straw mushrooms in place of oysters while retaining the dish’s signature, addictive texture.

Another hit is the black kut teh range (from S$11.50), a herbal soup packed with vegetables and deep, peppery flavours that make it both comforting and satisfying.

16. Ajumma’s — Funan Mall

Why visit? Since opening in 2014, Ajumma’s has grown to be one of the more affordable Korean concepts in Singapore, serving comforting Korean favourites in a fast-casual setting. It was started by Singaporean Dominic Tan who is also behind craft makgolli restaurant-bar Odem at New Bahru, and has grown its footprint around the island in the past decade. 

Named after the Korean word which is typically used to refer to a middle-aged woman, the fast-casual Korean restaurant embodies the spirit of a typical ajumma, feeding you well and without fuss, with its generous portions and quick service. 

Ajumma’s menu covers the essential landscape of Korean home cooking, from stews and rice dishes to noodles, stir-fried meats, and street food staples. Banchan (Korean side dishes) are refillable

Crowd favourites: The signature beef kalbi (S$19.90) is a perennial favourite. The short ribs are marinated in a savoury-sweet sauce and grilled until lightly charred, resulting in tender meat with a satisfying bite.

The kimchi pancake (S$12.90) is another popular order. Crisp and golden throughout, it’s packed with tangy kimchi and sweet onions, making it a great starter to share.

For more places to eat around Singapore, check out Asin at nearby Carpenter Street, a progressive Asian fine-dining concept by chef Ace Tan, and the new Saikyo Pasta at Icon Village, a Japanese-Italian concept by a couple who bonded over their love for Japanese cuisine.