Four food enclaves to check out

Here are some new and surprising places to head to, such as the restaurants and food kiosks at Mandai Wildlife Reserve

- Eunice Quek

Four enclaves are shaping up as the next foodie clusters.

Recent additions to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve area - home to the Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, River Wonders and other new wildlife attractions - are drawing visitors to more than just the parks.

These include a growing number of eateries in the Mandai Wildlife East and West sections, such as Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, halal-certified Indian restaurant Copper Chimney and Western chain Collin's.

The latest entrant is a 600-seat Food Republic foodcourt, which launched on March 20.

Over at Holland Village, new eateries are continuing to bolster its foodie reputation, despite a number of tenant changes in the past year.

The second half of 2025 saw the entrance of Japanese restaurant Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, fusion eatery 49 Seats and Chinese eatery Dong Fang Mei Shi. Nearby at Chip Bee Gardens are Latin Americaninspired restaurant MyX and modern Australian restaurant Chip Bee Bistro.

Following these, Italian restaurant Tutto launched its second outlet in February at One Holland Village, offering pizza and pasta made fresh on-site.

Then there are new areas to explore - mixed-use development Lentor Modern and massive 17,997 sq ft food hall Jumboree in Tai Seng, opened by homegrown Jumbo Group.

These enclaves offer a smorgasbord of affordable eats from casual, mid-priced restaurants to quick bites from food kiosks for dining on-the-go.

Here is where to go for your next feast.

JUMBOREE

Where: 01-02, 26 Tai Seng Street; open: 7am to midnight (Mondays to Saturdays), 7am to 10.30pm (Sundays), various stalls may have different opening hours Info: www.jumboree.​com.sg

A five-minute walk from Tai Seng MRT station is Jumboree, Jumbo Group's first food hall launched in February.

At a whopping 17,997 sq ft, the space seats 234 people indoors and 148 in its pet-friendly outdoor area.