KID-FRIENDLY AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
IN FAR EAST MALLSTime to round up the family! Here are our top picks of restaurants to dine at with family members ages 0-99.
With little ones in town:
For classical French cuisine in a unique space off the beaten path: Le Faubourg
Le Faubourg is a charming venue to gather with family, with outdoor and indoor seating so you can pretend you are sitting at the terrace of a café in Paris or in a dining room inspired by a Parisian apartment. Their menu features French classics like croques (grilled sandwiches) and flammekuehches (a French version of pizza, hailing from the Eastern French region of Alsace) as well as beloved galettes and crepes. They have a dedicated kids menu and even have cute French-chic mini seats for kids at the front and books just for your enfants. Visit LE FAUBORG at Mess Hall at Sentosa #01-02.
For a meal and a cheap thrill: Genki Sushi
Genki Sushi Singapore operates a total of 21 outlets island-wide, with more to come. Focusing on Kaiten (revolving) sushi, Genki Sushi prides itself on offering quality and contemporary Japanese cuisine at an excellent value. Aside from sushi, Genki Sushi also serves noodles and donburi, as well as a selection of kids-favourite sides like chicken karaage, tamago sushi and chawanmushi. With the latest technologies and innovations, Genki Sushi Singapore intelligently delivers food to diners at their tables via a Kousoku Train system which is greatly adored by all Genki fans. Integrated seamlessly with our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) ordering system, dining at Genki Sushi Singapore is truly a unique unconventional experience. Visit GENKI SUSHI at Orchard Central #04-30.
For a premium Iberico pork-centric meal at a pocket-friendly price tag: Gochi-So Shokudo
Those who love tonkatsu are sure to be familiar with casual Japanese eatery, Gochi-So Shokudo, which presents a focused menu using different cuts of Iberico pork in various Japanese dishes. Iberian Pork is considered one of the healthiest pork as these free-ranging black pigs are raised on a natural acorn-rich diet, resulting in the unique flavour of sweetness, nuttiness, and earthiness in the meat, with soft, melty fat. Enjoy this premium-grade of meat in a myriad of ways such as tonkatsu, donburis, or straight-up grilled brought to you by GOCHI-SO SHOKUDO at Square 2 #03-66.
For exquisite Italian cuisine and affordable family dining: Saizeriya
Saizeriya is a casual Italian cuisine restaurant that serves exquisite Italian dishes like pizza and pasta, along with grilled meats on sizzling plates. They also offer a variety of starters and delectable desserts. At Saizeriya, not only do they provide delicious meals, but their affordable prices are inclusive of GST, and there is no service charge.
For kids' meals, they have carefully crafted smaller portions of creamy penne pasta, served with a side of buttered corn, potato wedges, and Yakult Gold. Additionally, they offer other side dishes and desserts that are suitable for children. One of the highlights of Saizeriya is their free-flow drink bar, which offers both cold and hot beverages for guests of all ages. Visit Saizeriya at Hougang 1 #01-38 & Woods Square #B2-22.
For pillow-like pancake stacks: Belle-ville
Pancakes are unquestionably a crowd-favourite amongst children and there is no better place to have them than at Belle-ville, a pancake house that has gained adoration for their soft and fluffy, made-to-order meringue-based pancakes.
Their millefeuille (french for thousand layers) pancakes are presented in a tower of 4 or 8 layers, and will undoubtedly stir up some wide-eyed excitement from the little ones as they are brought to the table. Topping and flavour options range from apples and caramel, mangoes or berries and cream, matcha and mochi, to chocolate! Those looking for more sustenance can fuel up with their range of cold or hot sandwiches. Visit Belle Ville at Square 2 #01-154.
Meals with our elders:
For a modern take on a classic dish that honours Teochew traditions: Chao Ting
‘Pao Fan’ - a dish of fragrant jasmine rice sitting in a slow-cooked broth of prawns, pork, chicken, and fish bones is the main item on the menu at fast-casual joint Chao Ting, which offers an upmarket rendition of it. Setting itself apart from its competitors with a robust seafood broth that has been laboured for five hours, each bowl is topped with an assortment of choice ingredients, with fried egg floss and crispy rice for a delicious textural contrast.
Be sure to try their premium seafood pao fan with fresh batang fish slices, chunks of fried fish, and fresh plump prawns - perfect for those who can’t make a choice! Visit CHAO TING at Far East Square, 132 Amoy Street, #01-01.
To get a taste of REAL nasi padang: Hock Lock Kee Rendezvous
Take a step back into history and enjoy a gastronomic array of authentic and flavoursome specialties from Western Sumatra, a cuisine that arrived on our shores in the 1950s. Dishes like chicken rendang, beef rendang, sambal brinjal, korma chicken, sambal sotong, sambal prawns, and more, are sure to be a hit with the young and old alike. Their chicken begedil is very addictive and is one of the must-eat items here! The choice of furniture and decor transports one back to the 80s; a great conversation starter for our boomers and Gen X-ers to share stories of their childhood. Visit Hock Lock Kee Rendezvous at Clarke Quay Central, #02-72.
For delicious vegetarian delights: D'Life Signature
Here at D’Life Signature, meatless doesn’t mean tasteless. The food served here is vegetarian versions of popular local Singapore and Western dishes, using a mix of textured proteins as well as whole foods such as vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu. Their Penang char kway teow is toothsome, and tastes even better with chilli! For those looking for a lighter, cleaner choice, try their signature ‘fish’ soup in a clay pot, which is delicious and mildly sweet with the addition of cabbage, yam, carrots, and tomatoes. Whether you are vegetarian for a religious reason, or just trying to cut down your meat consumption, a tasty meal awaits you at D'Life Signature at Square 2 #B1-129.
For Traditional Authentic Cantonese cuisine: Joyden Canton Kitchen
Embodying the traditions and diversity of the vibrant Guangdong Province, Joyden Canton Kitchen’s signature dish is their wok-hei-filled ‘moonlight’ rice vermicelli with gently poached egg whites, scallop, and crabmeat - named as such because of the egg yolk that is nestled in the middle. And other well-loved dishes are the ‘sha keong’ salt-poached chicken and chargrilled mandarin peel pork ribs - prime ribs braised till tender in an aged mandarin peel concoction and grilled with a homemade citrus barbecue sauce till smokey and caramelised.
Opt for their value-for-money set menus that feature at least one of their signature items, and start at 6-courses for a family of 4! Visit Joyden Canton Kitchen at HillV 2 #02-21.
For Peking duck prepared the traditional Beijing-way: TungLok Peking Duck
Irish ducks are renowned for their porous skin (excellent for high absorption of marinade) and a diet of soy and wheat, which yields delicious duck meat without the gamey taste. At Tunglok Peking Duck, red dates water is first poured into them, then the fowls are roasted in a traditional oven. The result? Crispy skin, with tender and juicy meat that has a bold savoury flavour.
Dip the skin into the fruity sweet blueberry sauce playful popping rock candy for an interesting experience. Purists can enjoy it enveloped in chewy pancake wraps with refreshing slices of cucumber, crisp red onions, and sweet black bean sauce. Visit TungLok Peking Duck at Orchard Central #07-07.
For cloth-pulled chang fen (rice rolls) and congee: Yin Ji
Yin Ji is a casual chain eatery with a history of 60 years and has made its name in Guangzhou, USA, and even Canada. It opened its doors in Singapore in 2018 and prides itself on being the first cloth-pulled chang fen specialty store on our island home. Their massive rice rolls are stuffed with a generous portion of meat and vegetables and drizzled with a light soy sauce - Guangzhou-style. Must-try varieties include Char Siew Roll, Fresh Prawn Egg Roll and more. Do check out their velvety smooth congee and noodle dishes too. For a great breakfast or lunch spot, visit Yin Ji Chang Fen at Far East Square, 133 Amoy Street, #01-01.
For a zi char place where you can have it all: Lai Huat Signatures
Have you ever visited a zi char place with family and everyone wanted something different? Well, the folks at Lai Huat Signatures have got your back with their all-you-can-eat buffet! A family-favourite joint, their spread is well varied, including everything from vegetables to tofu, seafood, omelette, noodle and fried rice dishes, and even soups. Best known for their sambal fried fish - deep fried pomfret slathered with their mouth-watering house-made sambal. Another drool-worthy selection is their chye poh kway teow where small bits of preserved radish add crunch and savouriness to stir-fried flat rice noodles bursting with wok hei. For your next family dinner, no dramas, check out Lai Huat Signatures at FES 23 China Street #01-01.
For Hong Kong-style dim sum and authentic Chinese dishes: TungLok Teahouse
Relive the yesteryears with loved ones at this convivial teahouse, where booths in green and red stripes line the aisles. Orders are placed via a QR code and food is served via an automated train delivery system. Juxtaposing this modern touch is their menu of traditional, exquisitely handmade dim sum, alongside comforting classics that will warm your heart.
Dim sum lovers should head over on the weekends to enjoy their high tea buffet. Be sure to leave tummy space for their Teahouse Signature Rice Roll ‘Cheong Fun’ - an absolute must-try! Furthermore, from now till 31st July 2023, TungLokFirst, members can enjoy an all-you-can feast weeknight buffet promotion where the 4th diner dines for free! Visit TungLok Teahouse at Square 2 #01-73.
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