9 best Woodleigh Mall food options for every budget
The much-anticipated grand opening of The Woodleigh Mall on May 9 has garnered huge fanfare, thanks to the plethora of Woodleigh Mall food options available.
The new hangout spot for residents in the northeast region boasts a vast array of eateries, retail options, family-friendly spots and more. Best of all, it’s convenient due to its proximity to Woodleigh MRT station.
Whether you’re one of the lucky couples who’ve successfully obtained a flat in one of the highly coveted Woodleigh BTO launches, or simply a resident from a nearby area, this mall has got your dining and entertainment options covered.
These are our picks on some The Woodleigh Mall tenants that you should keep an eye out for.
1. Bulgogi Syo
The Woodleigh Mall, 01-33, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (11.30am to 10pm)
Why visit? If you’re craving Korean barbecued meat, Bulgogi Syo is sure to impress. It’s one of the most popular Woodleigh Mall food haunts, for the restaurant elevates the dining experience to a whole new level.
Its name is aptly derived from these Korean words — fire (bul), meat (gogi) and show or experience (syo). As expected, diners are promised a fiery, show-stopping barbecued meat experience. The place also touts an open-concept kitchen, so you can watch the chefs expertly sizzling up your meat.
Bulgogi Syo’s unique selling point is the way its meats are cooked, which involves a three-step process: Sear, torch and flambe. Order the Syo specials on the menu, and the action will be brought to you tableside. You can also check out our review on Bulgogi Syo.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourite: The duroc pork belly (S$20.90) – a Syo special – is worth the order. It’s a grilled pork belly dish with the perfect balance of spice and smokiness.
2. VeganBurg
The Woodleigh Mall, 01-37, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (11am to 9pm)
Why visit? We’re all for a good cause and great food. If you’re on a plant-based diet, one of the vegan Woodleigh Mall food spots to check out is VeganBurg. It’s an award-winning burger joint that prides itself on inclusivity and sustainable recipes that are cholesterol-free, egg and dairy-free, and hormone-free.
Vegan food has never tasted so good, and that’s because VeganBurg’s burgers are made with fibre-fuelled buns, farm-fresh greens, protein patties and a signature gourmet sauce. With a wide variety of drool-worthy burgers on the menu, we can totes relate to being unsure of which item to go for.
For those with bigger appetites, you can add on sides, dips and desserts to spice up your meal.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourite: Trying out the Singapore-exclusive burgers is a must. Our favourite is the chilli krab (S$13.90), which sees a tender and crispy konjac “crab” meat patty topped with homemade chilli “crab” sauce for maximum shiokness.
3. Qin Ji Rougamo
The Woodleigh Mall, B1-K35/36, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Friday (11am to 9.30pm), Saturday and Sunday (10.30am to 10pm)
Why visit? Hit up Qin Ji Rougamo for Chinese “hamburgers”. For those not in the know, rougamo is a street food hailing from Shanxi, China that consists of savoury fillings stuffed in a crispy baked pastry. Think of the dish as a hybrid between Chinese scallion pancakes and roti prata, but equally delicious.
With various outlets dotting the island, it’s a testament to Qin Ji Rougamo’s success with the crowd. But it’s not just Asian-inspired burgers available at the establishment – one can also look forward to hearty noodle dishes such as sour and spicy potato noodles with minced pork (S$8.80) and cold noodles skin (S$6.50).
Price range: $
Crowd favourite: The Qin Ji Rougamo (S$5.80) is the signature item on the menu. It comprises shredded pork that is reported to be slow-cooked for 10 hours to achieve a juicy, flavour-jammed tenderness.
4. Beans.Factory
The Woodleigh Mall, B1-K43/44, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (11.30am to 9.30pm)
Why visit? A renowned dessert brand originating in Malaysia, Beans.Factory offers icy, Taiwanese-style treats that are wonderful to beat Singapore’s heat. Think shaved ice, grass jelly, aiyu jelly desserts and more. The brand is best recognised for its beancurd pudding — also known as tau fu fah — that is served with a multitude of toppings.
Beyond the pre-designed bowls, diners are also given the option to customise their own preferred base, sugar flavour and toppings. You can also have your treat either hot or cold. We suggest trying out your own combination and exploring the different bases available for a novel experience each time.
The outlet at Woodleigh Mall also offers dine-in seating, so how about rounding up your dessert khakis to enjoy a post-meal treat together?
Price range: $
Crowd favourite: The Beans.Factory signature tau fu fah (S$8.90) is a bestseller. It features silky smooth beancurd pudding, taro balls, peach gum and grass jelly.
5. Wonder Gelato
The Woodleigh Mall, 01-K29, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Sunday to Thursday (10.30am to 7pm), Friday and Saturday (10.30am to 8pm)
Why visit? Joining the list of Woodleigh Mall tenants serving delicious desserts is Wonder Gelato. It’s not just plain ol’ ice cream and cones here, for the eatery also serves crispy croffles and churros to pair with its creamy gelato.
A couple of unique ice-cream flavours to look forward to are buckwheat, Japanese maple and pistachio. A single scoop of gelato goes for S$5.50, while the double scoops cost S$8.80. Wonder Gelato is also offering a teatime special for a limited period only, which comprises a one-for-one waffle promotion at just S$8.80.
The promotion includes freshly baked waffles adorned with a mini scoop of gelato. For under S$10, you get to enjoy the deal with a pal — talk about an incredible steal! Note that it’s only available on weekdays from 2pm to 5pm.
Price range: $
Crowd favourite: The gelato flavour that we’d go for is Salt Bay, a creamy, smooth and milky flavour that is peppered with hints of salt.
6. Project Acai
The Woodleigh Mall, B1-K28, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (11am to 9.30pm)
Why visit? Project Acai needs no further introduction. Established in 2015, this homegrown dessert brand was born out of the owners’ desire to share healthy acai options with Singaporeans.
Today, it has become one of the go-to spots for freshly made acai bowls and smoothies that are dairy-free, vegan and gluten-friendly. Note that the cafe isn’t halal-certified. However, it serves a Sambazon acai blend that is halal-certified.
A popular addition to Woodleigh Mall’s food places, diners can pamper themselves with yummy treats decorated with granola, fruits and butter spreads. For instance, there is the popular acai-based Original Flower Bowl (from S$7.50) and smoothie Where My Chocolate Abs (S$9).
Price range: $
Crowd favourite: We love the Nuts for Acai Bowl (from S$9.90). It comes with a smooth, blended acai base, banana, cacao nibs and chia seeds. You can choose your preferred granola type, such as cacao crunch, cinnamon cashew and vanilla granola, and pick from two kinds of butter.
7. Lam’s Noodle & Salt Baked Chicken
The Woodleigh Mall, Food Republic, B1-12, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (10am to 10pm)
Why visit? Founded in 1975, Lam’s Culinary is a family business that is all about creating tasty flavours and hearty portions to satiate appetites. Though it’s reputed for its handmade noodles and salt-baked chicken, the brand, which has eight outlets islandwide, is fondly remembered for introducing abalone dishes to local coffee shops.
The branch at The Woodleigh Mall — Lam’s Noodle & Salt Baked Chicken — specialises in QQ noodles complemented by an aromatic, salt-baked kampong chicken that’s rich in herbs and spices. The dish also comes with a side of tangy chilli sauce, which elevates the savouriness of the chicken. Prices begin from S$7.
Price range: $
Crowd favourite: To mark its opening at The Woodleigh Mall, the eatery has doled out a new item: Mighty Green Chilli boneless chicken thigh noodles (S$8.90). At present, this is a Woodleigh Mall-exclusive dish, but it will be sold at other outlets in the future.
8. Hototogisu Ramen
The Woodleigh Mall, 01-25/26, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (11.30am to 10pm)
Why visit? On the hunt for a piping-hot bowl of ramen? Then, you’d have to hit up Hototogisu Ramen! Located on the first level of The Woodleigh Mall, the restaurant has been praised for its handmade ramen and premium ingredients.
Having been awarded one Michelin star in the Tokyo Michelin Guide for three consecutive years, diners are guaranteed an authentic Japanese dining experience at the establishment. Prices are reasonable as well, so you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank.
Ready your cameras for the ’gram, as the restaurant also features an open-kitchen concept for diners to catch the chefs in action.
Price range: $$
Crowd favourite: The three bestsellers at Hototogisu Ramen include the Hototogisu Ramen (S$11.90), charcoal spare ribs ramen (S$15.90) and charcoal cha shu ramen (S$14.90).
9. Time for Thai
The Woodleigh Mall, B1-K38, 11 Bidadari Park Drive
Open: Monday to Sunday (10am to 10pm)
Why visit? If you haven’t found the time to book a flight to Bangkok and savour its local delicacies, Time for Thai is one of Woodleigh Mall’s food spots to go for authentic Thai cuisine. It’s a halal-certified restaurant serving delicious traditional Thai fare, and at affordable prices.
While there are plates meant for solo diners, we’d say that the portion sizes at Time for Thai are mostly catered to bigger groups. This means getting your money’s worth, for you can kup (share) with friends (at a lower cost, too, for most sharing dishes are priced below S$20) and eat to your heart’s content.
Price range: $$$
Crowd favourite: There are a plethora of seafood options on the menu, but our personal favourite is the deep-fried sea bass with sweet and sour sauce (S$27.90). It’s a must-order item when savouring tze char-style dishes with family.
For more ideas on what to eat, check out our guides on Hong Kong-style cafes in Singapore for authentic cha chaan teng fare and aesthetic Jeju cafes for an island getaway.
All merchants except for Bulgogi Syo are on the GrabFood Delivery Service and offer free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited. They can also be found on GrabFood dine-in.
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