In the past, we remember Tai Seng around only for its industrial. I remember about 8 years ago when I was working in Ubi area, finding food is so difficult, not to mention cafe or even delicious food.
The situation now? Tai Seng has developed with many cafe around Irving Place and BreadTalk IHQ and 18 Tai Seng by Mapletree. At 18 Tai Seng alone, there are over 2 dozen of eateries and 3 restaurants that are Michelin star branded.
18 Tai Seng Level 1 Outside The Building – Facing Paya Lebar Road
Bakerzin
Unit 01-03/04/05/06
Tel: +65 6384 7717
Opening Hours: Daily 0800 to 2100
Website: https://www.bakerzin.com/
A Singapore home-grown brand for cakes started by Chef Daniel Tay who now own Cat and The Fiddles and Old Seng Choong.
Liao Fan Hawker Chan Soya Chicken Noodle
Unit 01-02
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2100
Even before being awarded 1-Michelin Star in 2016, expect to queue for at least 30 minutes for a plate of Soya Chicken Noodle at the his original hawker stalla local within the hot and humid Chinatown Food Centre. Now, they have expanded with 2 air-conditioned outlets; one at Tai Seng, the other at Chinatown.
18 Tai Seng Level 1 Outside The Building
Tim Ho Wan
Unit 01-36
Tel: +65 6246 2000
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2100
Website: http://www.timhowan.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/timhowan/
Tim Ho Wan, a 1-Michelin star Dim Sum Restaurant in Hong Kong opened its first outlet in Singapore at Plaza Singapura. Ever since, it is unstoppable and have many more, which is a great news.
Kinzan-Ya
Unit 01-33
Tel: +65 6386 0125
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2200
Website: http://kinzan.com.sg/
Kinzan-Ya was formerly known as Shin Nichi @ Fusionopolis.
Long John Silver
Unit 01-31 & K7
Tel: +65 6386 0853
Opening Hours: Daily 0700 to 2200
Website: https://www.longjohnsilvers.com.sg/
The only fast food restaurant at 18 Tai Seng.
Jia Xiang Sarawak Kuching Kolo Mee
Unit 01-30
Tel: +65 6386 9661
Opening Hours: Daily 0930 to 2130
Jalan Kayu The Prata Cafe
Unit 01-29
Website: http://jalankayupratacafe.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Jalankayupratacafe/
Famous for their crispy prata. Not only they offer delicious and inexpensive Indian food but only air-conditioned WiFi environment.
Rocky Master
Unit 01-28
Tel: +65 6384 5096
Opening Hours: Daily 0730 to 2030
Website: http://www.rockymaster.com.sg/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/RockyMasterSingapore/
My first encounter with Rocky Master was at Alexander almost a decade back. The main reason for their long existence has to do with their philosophy of offering not fast-food stuff and fancy beverages, but the real McCoy.
18 Tai Seng Level 1 Inside The Building
Tsuta
Unit 01-01
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2100
Website: http://www.tsuta.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Tsutasingapore/
The third Michelin-starred restaurant at 18 Tai Seng is Tsuta hailed from Japan, awarded for the Ramen. This is the second outlet after the 17-seater restaurant at Pacific Plaza.
Green Croft
Unit 01-K2
Tel: +65 6385 0508
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2030
Website: https://www.green-croft.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCroft.SG/
For healthy and no frill salad, turn to Green Croft. We tried them at One North.
Harry’s
Unit 01-23/25
Tel: +65 6386 9064
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2300
Website: http://harrys.com.sg/
A popular drinking hole for the executive.
18 Grill
Unit 01-26
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday & Sunday 1100 to 2000 | Friday – Saturday 1100 to 2100
FB: https://www.facebook.com/18Grill/
This is a Tex-Mex restaurant.
Huggs
Unit 01-K1
+65 6533 1233
FB: https://www.facebook.com/huggs-coffee-128037637293313/
Seriously in need for some caffeine fix, there is Huggs to turn to. For food, there are some decent bake and sandwiches too.
18 Tai Seng Basement
Fun Toast
Unit B1-01
Tel: +65 6533 1233
Opening Hours: Daily 0800 to 1900
Website: http://www.funtoast.com.sg/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/funtoast/
If you prefer the local Kopi, turn to Fun Toast.
nomVnom
Unit B1-02
Tel: +65 6384 9678
Opening Hours: Daily 0900 to 2100
Website: https://www.nomvnom.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/nomvnom.sg
Vegetarians rejoice, nomVnom offers delish modern vegetarian food.
Sunny Korean
Unit B1-03/04
Opening Hours: Daily
Not only can you find vegetarian, even Korean food is found at 18 Tai Seng.
Juice Now
Unit B1-08
Opening Hours: Daily
Juice Now is by Bakery Cuisine which is found next door. Usually the fruit juice outlets is a takeaway kiosk but over at Juice Now, they offer some seats.
Bakery Cuisine
Unit B1-09
Opening Hours
Website: https://bakerycuisine.com/
Offering an array of bread.
Red House
Unit B1-10
Opening Hours: Daily
Offering Nasi Lemak and Economical Fried Bee Hoon, the typical Singaporean Breakfast affair or even for lunch.
LiHO
Unit B1-11
Tel: +65 6384 1252
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2200
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lihosg/
Recently introduced to replace all the 80 Gong Cha outlets, offering the Cheese Tea.
Mr Bean
Unit B1-12
Opening Hours: Daily 0730 to 2130
Website: http://www.mrbean.com.sg/
Soya bean drinks and Pancake in assorted flavours.
Let’s Eat
Unit B1-14/15
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2100
Website: https://letseat.com.sg/
Minced Meat and Fish Ball Noodles are some of the great find here. For snack, there is Nam Kee Pau.
Choco Express
Unit B1-19/20
Tel: +65 9724 3849
Opening Hours: Daily 0900 to 2100
Website: http://www.chocoexpress.com.sg/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/chocoexpress.sg/
In need of a sugar rush, Choco Express is the right place as it offers multiple premium brands.
NAHMJ Verdict
With so many varieties and 2 Michelin Star Branded Restaurants, no doubt it is going to attract. NAHMJ believe Tai Seng 18 is gonna be the foodie heaven o watch out for.
18 Tai Seng
by Mapletree Investments
18 Tai Seng, Singapore 539775
Tel: +65 6804 8085
Getting There
By MRT:
- Circle line – Tai Seng
By Bus:
- At or after Tai Seng station along Upper Paya Lebar Road 22, 24, 28, 43, 48, 62, 70, 70M, 76, 80, 93, 158
- MacPherson Green Condo along MacPherson Road 8, 90, 151
- Citimac Industrial Complex along MacPherson Road 90, 151
- Opp Trinity @ Paya Lebar along Upper Paya Lebar Road 8