Being a Woodlander, I’m not alone in having the opinion that Marsiling has all the time been seen as that place earlier than Johor Bahru. With the demolition of the Old Woodlands Town Centre in 2017, identified for its former Sheng Siong outlet in addition to being a money-changing pit cease, Marsiling has fallen additional into obscurity.
However, are you aware that Marsiling has a stunning quantity of locations to eat? Neither did I earlier than making this listing, so listed below are 10 underrated meals spots in Marsiling that’ll shock you!
1. Citrus by the Pool
Citrus by the Pool is a Western and Asian fusion cafe situated on the entrance of Woodlands Swimming Complex. It is among the few locations in Marsiling, and even the whole thing of Woodlands, to resemble a regular cafe providing that we get right now.
It has your combination of fusion dishes corresponding to the gang favorite Tom Yum Seafood Pasta (S$12.90++), Sambal Goreng Pasta (S$14/S$15.50) and Da Burger Bomb (S$13.50++) which is a grilled hen teriyaki burger. It additionally has a wide range of Mighty Milkshakes that are available in flavours corresponding to Double Chocolate, Caramel Popcorn, Strawberry Gem and Classic Vanilla at S$12.50++.
As an added bonus, it’s open until 5am for you midnight owls!
3 Woodlands Street 13, Woodlands Swimming Complex, #03-3A, Singapore 738600
+65 6366 6581
Daily: 11am – 5am
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I wager Marsiling was the final place you’d anticipate finding Korean fried hen, however Waker Chicken (와커치킨) is delivering simply that. Waker Chicken was introduced into Singapore by two Koreans dwelling right here, as they missed the style and expertise of genuine Korean fried hen.
Waker Chicken (와커치킨) serves 4 distinct flavours: Original Crispy (S$13/S$25), Sweet Spicy (S$14/S$27), Soy Sauce (S$14/S$27) and Honey Butter (S$15/S$28) which is widespread amongst the Singapore crowd. There are additionally boneless hen choices corresponding to Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fillets with rice. The better part is, it’s formally halal-certified!
136 Marsiling Road, Singapore 730136
+65 9763 2619
Daily: 11am – 9pm
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3. Arabica Kebab
Continuing with the theme of meals you’d by no means anticipate finding in Marsiling is Arabica Kebab, which is situated at Marsiling Mall. This stall is sort of one-year-old and serves genuine and inexpensive Arabic meals that you simply is perhaps acquainted with. Word on the town is that it’s thought-about a hidden gem in Marsiling.
It has your commonplace kebab choices corresponding to Kebab Wrap (S$5/S$6/S$7) and Kebab with Rice (S$7/S$8/S$9), nevertheless it additionally affords extra conventional Arabian dishs corresponding to Lamb Mandi (S$15) and Chicken Mandi (S$10). Surprisingly, it additionally affords a style of Mexican delicacies within the type of the Quesadilla (S$8/S$9/S$10) and Burrito (S$6/S$7/S$8). Arabica Kebab is really extra than simply kebab!
4 Woodlands Street 12, Marsiling Mall, #01-38, Singapore 738623
+65 8464 9264
Daily: 10am – 8pm
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Yan Ji Seafood Soup requires no introduction, particularly when it’s from a 40-year-old household model. This seafood soup stall units it aside from different stalls by cooking each bowl to order. They additionally use a sluggish and meticulous cooking course of to permit the substances to fuse collectively.
The Seafood Soup (S$7.50/S$9.50/S$11.50) has many add-ons corresponding to Fish Maw (S$2), Pacific Clams (S$2) and even Crayfish (S$4). If you’re within the temper for a seafood feast, you possibly can go for the Premium Seafood Soup (S$31/S$41) which is a big bowl of soup containing prawns, abalone, clams, squid and crayfish, simply to call a couple of.
4 Woodlands Street 12, Marsiling Mall, #01-26, Singapore 738623
+65 9798 5886
Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Closed on Mon
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The very first thing that can catch your eye at Hong Ji Claypot Herbal Bak Kut Teh is the variety of accolades it has garnered over 26 years. It is broadly touted as among the finest bak kut teh on the island. Hong Ji Claypot Herbal Bak Kut Teh follows the Hokkien means of cooking bak kut teh, which ends up in a darker soup that tastes of herbs.
The commonplace Claypot Bak Kut Teh (S$6) comes with pork ribs, pig’s abdomen and pig’s liver. If you’re searching for the entire meal, you possibly can add Rice for S$0.70. They additionally serve Claypot Bak Kut Teh Noodles for S$5.
19 Marsiling Lane, Teo Chap Bee Eating House, #01-329, Singapore 730019
+65 9799 2614
Daily: 7am – 9pm
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6. Hao Jia Ban Mian
For these wet and chilly days, Hao Jia Ban Mian has acquired you coated with its noodles which have garnered reward from loads of on-line meals critics, together with Ok.F Seetoh, the founding father of Makansutra.
Online evaluations of its Red Wine Chicken Mee Sua (S$5) have been fairly good, with some describing it as being an umami bomb and having a beneficiant purple wine base which had an fragrant sweetness. Their different noodles choice consists of Traditional Dry Stir U-Mian (S$4/S$5), Mala Ban Mian (S$4.50), Dry Noodle with Fried Sauce (S$4/S$5) and Seafood Tom Yum U-Mian (S$5.50).
4 Woodlands Street 12, Marsiling Mall, #01-53, Singapore 738623
Daily: 9am – 9pm
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7. He Cheng Cheng Teng
How can I neglect about desserts, particularly in the event that they’re priced this low-cost! He Cheng Cheng Teng serves each cold and warm native desserts. It has all you possibly can ever want so far as native desserts go. It can also be seemingly caught previously with unheard-of costs as of late.
Its chilly dessert consists of your chilly Ice Kacang (S$1.50), Ice Soursoup (S$2), Ice Chendol (S$1.50), Cocktail Ice Jelly (S$1.50) and even Durian Ice Kacang (S$2)! Hot dessert choices are additionally stellar with Red Bean Soup (S$1.50), Green Bean Soup (S$1.50) and its signature Cheng Tng (S$1.50).
4 Woodlands Street 12, Marsiling Mall, #01-55, Singapore 738620
8. Beef King by Yassin Kampung
If you like beef in your noodles, then Beef King by Yassin Kampung needs to be your go-to. It is an extension of the ever-popular Yassin Kampung franchise, which is thought for its Malay and Chinese fusion dishes. This nonetheless focuses solely on noodles.
Beef King by Yassin Kampung has an in depth selection of noodles in addition to beef elements. Its choices embody Beef & Tripe Noodle (S$8), Beef & Tendon Noodle (S$8), Mutton Ribs Soup (S$9), Ox Tail Soup (S$9) and its specialty Mala Beef Noodle (S$7.50). There’s additionally noodle alternatives corresponding to Kway Teow, Mee Kia, Ban Mian, You Mian and Yellow Noodle.
4 Woodlands Street 12, Marsiling Mall, #01-44, Singapore 738620
+65 9691 4782
Wed to Mon: 10.30am – 2.30pm & 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Closed on Tue
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9. Fatty Bom Bom
Any neighbourhood listicle isn’t full with out the go-to western place that settles that western meals craving when payday remains to be far forward. Fatty Bom Bom is that place in Marsiling, serving very responsible western dishes.
As far as neighbourhood western locations go, Fatty Bom Bom is a contact superior to the usual choices, with its deal with cajun flavours. This could be seen of their menu that has Fatty Bom Cajun Chicken (S$9.90), Cajun Chicken with Pasta (S$10.40) and Fatty Bom Cajun Chicken Roll (S$9.40). Most of their dishes are coated in a thick and flavourful sauce to essentially make you wish to jog after a meal!
Woodlands Street 11, Block 167, Singapore 730167
Fri to Wed: 11.30am – 10.45pm
Thu: 11.30am – 9.30pm
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Yes! Nasi Kukus might seem like an bizarre nasi padang stall nevertheless it’s removed from it. The trace is in its identify, kukus, which suggests steamed in Malay. Each portion of steamed rice is positioned in an aluminium bowl earlier than being steamed in a metallic steamer, which provides it a tender and fluffy texture.
They additionally serve nasi dagang, which is rice steamed with coconut milk— much like nasi lemak however with none pandan infusion. The nasi kukus are available in a number of units corresponding to Signature Fried Chicken (S$5), Fried Pomfret Fish (S$6) and Curry Chicken (S$4). There are additionally a number of units for nasi dagang that has Sambal Assam Prawn (S$5.50), Curry Mutton (S$6) and Sambal Asam Sotong (S$5.50).
Woodlands Street 11, Street 11 Coffee House, Block 167, Singapore 730167
+65 9101 5043
Daily: 10am – 9pm
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