Toa Payoh is known as a food haven, with its dizzying array of long-standing hawker stalwarts alongside modern restaurants and new-ish hip cafes. So after a swimming session at SAFRA Toa Payoh or spending a day with the young ones at Kidz Amaze, why not explore the area? From halal hotpot with 7 soup bases to choose from, to a handcrafted coffee and ice cream parlour, these are the best dining spots in and around SAFRA Toa Payoh.
Dining spots in SAFRA Toa Payoh
Siam Kitchen
If you’re craving some Thai food, there’s no need to venture out far. Siam Kitchen at SAFRA Toa Payoh is halal-certified, and offers delicious home-styled Thai cuisine, with popular dishes like red tom yum soup ($9.50) and green curry with chicken ($11.90). Should you want more unique ones, check out the Kai Jaew Poo, which is a blue swimmer crabmeat omelette ($14.90). Then, end off your meal with some dessert – think mango sticky rice ($8.90) or some caramelised tapioca ($7.90).
SAFRA members enjoy 15% off total bill, applicable for dine-in and takeaway orders. For more information, visit safra.sg/amenities-offerings/siam-kitchen
293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #01-04, Singapore 319387
Arize Bistro
If you’re craving a bite in between bowling sessions, check out Arize Bistro at SAFRA Toa Payoh. They’ve got various options of Western or Thai food, along with craft beer and a live band performance. Items on the menu include Australian sirloin steak with red wine sauce or black pepper sauce ($28.80), BBQ chicken chop with brown sauce ($16.80), and seafood aglio olio ($19.80). If all you want is a snack, order up the truffle fries ($12.80) or honey glazed wings (from $8.80).
Alcoholic drinks are affordable here too, with beer starting at $7.80 for half a pint. Last but not least, know that Arize has recently launched its new loyalty programme, where you can earn 1 stamp for every $20 spend. You’ll get free redemption with every stamp, from ice cream to your choice of finger food.
SAFRA members and affiliated members get a 25% discount for all F&B purchases, including takeaways. For more information, visit safra.sg/amenities-offerings/arize-bistro
293 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #03-03, Singapore 319387
Suki-Suki Hotpot
It’s hard to find halal hotpot in Singapore – but you can find it at Suki-Suki Hotpot at SAFRA Toa Payoh. Plus, they’ve got 7 soup bases and over 40 ingredients – Singapore Lemak Laksa, Sawadee Tom Yum Goong, Oriental Healthy Tomato, Thai Basil Chicken, Nourishing Chicken, Sauerkraut Cabbage, and Truffle Mushroom (for an additional $2).
Prices start at $22.90 for lunch and $27.90 for dinner on the regular menu; and $33.80 for lunch and $38.80 for dinner on the premium menu. And you can top up $3.90 for free flow drinks or $4.90 for free flow drinks and ice cream. You don’t have to choose from just one type of meat, either. Besides the usual fresh meat like chicken strips, beef short rib, chuck roll beef, and fish paste, there are also premium items like wagyu beef, salmon, and sliced dory fish.
SAFRA members get 15% off their total bill. For more info, visit safra.sg/amenities-offerings/suki-suki-hot-pot
293 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-04, Singapore 319387
Dining spots around SAFRA Toa Payoh
Saffrons
Another halal eatery near SAFRA Toa Payoh is Saffrons. It’s open till 11pm daily and 12am on Friday and Saturday, making it a great supper spot, especially if you’re craving Indian Muslim dishes like briyani or prata.
For rice lovers, order their mutton or fish briyani, which comes with a generous serving of rice and your choice of protein. Another famous dish to order is their massive murtabak, which can easily feed 2 people. Then, end off your meal with an iced teh halia or teh tarik.
Getting there from SAFRA Toa Payoh: A 15-minute walk, or take a bus from outside SAFRA Toa Payoh and alight 2 stops later at Toa Payoh Interchange.
190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-526 Food Alley, Singapore 310190
Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre
Perhaps you and your group of friends can’t settle on just one place to eat. Then Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre might just be your answer. This hawker centre has a myriad of affordable food options, from LiXin Chao Zhou Fishball Noodle’s springy fish balls (around $3.50/bowl) and Old Long House Popiah’s famous spring rolls (from $2 per roll) to Lor 7 Kway Chap & Braised Duck’s hearty kway chap.
If all you want is something sweet, grab a bowl of Homemade Nyonya Chendol from Dove Desserts.
Getting there from SAFRA Toa Payoh: A 13-minute walk
22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310022
Istimewa Nasi Padang
Mention “Indonesian food in Singapore”, and you’d most likely think of nasi padang. One of the more famous stalls in Singapore happens to be a 14-minute walk from SAFRA Toa Payoh. They’ve got home-style dishes like rendang lembu, slow cooked beef marinated in rich coconut milk and traditional spices, and ayam lemak chilli padi.
But if it’s hard to make a decision on what dishes you’d like, go for the nasi ambeng platter (from $22), where the dishes have been pre-selected for you. The food here is also available for takeaway or order, simply head to istimewanasipadang.oddle.me for more info.
Getting there from SAFRA Toa Payoh: A 14-minute walk
470 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #02-70 Fork & Spoon Foodcourt, Singapore 310470
Creamier Handcrafted Coffee & Ice Cream
We get it, the weather is super hot these days. But that gives you even more reason to treat yourself to a refreshing cone of ice cream. It’s 4 bus stops away from SAFRA Toa Payoh – but rest assured that this is worth the short journey.
It costs $4.30 for a scoop and $7.60 for a double scoop of ice cream. And you can choose from ever-popular flavours like Sea Salt Gula Melaka and Summer Strawberries, best paired with freshly baked waffles ($7.50). You can even peep the full list of flavours before heading down. Pair your sweet treat with a cup of joe, whether it’s a Hot Matcha Latte ($5.50) or a good ol’ Mocha ($6.50).
Getting there from SAFRA Toa Payoh: A 7-minute bus ride away. Take 59 from the bus stop after SAFRA Toa Payoh and stop at Blk 131.
131 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #01-02, Singapore 310131
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