This café has an actual subway hidden within?! Café Gyoen is a newly-opened Japanese café in Serangoon Gardens with a unique “train cabin” feature that’s perfect for photo ops! No need to travel all the way to Japan for those iconic railway vibes!
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The café itself is pretty spacious, with a clean colour palette and minimalist Japanese-inspired decor. You’ll find the “train cabin” tucked away on the way to the washroom: with a replica of the sliding train doors, reflective windows (perfect for selfies!) and even realistic signages.
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The café specialises in Japanese fare (of course), especially classic Teishoku (from $15): a traditional Japanese set meal complete with meat, onigiri, mentaiko tamagoyaki, lobster salad, pickles and miso soup. Options include Katsu Pork ($21), Softshell Crab ($24) or Wagyu Tataki ($29), among others. They’ve also got other main options like maki rolls (from $17.90), noodles (from $11.90), donburi (from $14.90) and curry rice (from $16.90).
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They even have various snacks like Ika Karaage ($14.90), Crispy Takoyaki ($9.90), Okonomiyaki Fries ($15), Cold Marinated Scallops ($5.90) and more. Finish with some pastries, or waffles and gelato for dessert and specialty matcha/coffee drinks too.
Café Gyoen
Address: 55 Serangoon Garden Way, Garden Estate, Singapore 555951
Opening Hours: Sunday-Monday, 9am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 9am-11pm
