Tiong Bahru has always been one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Singapore, and it’s about to get even better. ICYMI, Tiong Bahru Plaza has been going through several upgrades, with plenty of brand new and exciting F&B additions to the mall, including famous restaurants and a whole new Food Street too. Not sure where to start? Here are a couple of new food spots you can check out.
1. Lead General Hotpot
While there’s plenty of hotpot options in Singapore, there’s not many that offer authentic Chongqing-style hotpot. Lead General Hotpot is one of those spots offering a premium hotpot experience, including rich soup bases and dishes served with theatrical flair.
The restaurant offers 6 unique broth options, including Classic Pork Tripe & Chicken ($6.50), General’s Inferno Spicy Beef Tallow ($7), General’s Fish Maw & Chicken ($11) and General’s Red Robe Tomato ($5). The Fish Maw and Chicken broth is our top pick: the collagen-based soup is made with a blend of 25 ingredients, and it shows—the soup is thick, creamy and silky. Must-order dishes include Signature Snowflake Wagyu Beef ($40), Double Pepper Beef ($18) and General’s Shrimp Paste ($24).
Lead General Hotpot (#02-117)
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm daily
2. Du Du Dumplings
If you’re a fan of handmade dumplings, you won’t want to miss out on Du Du Dumplings. They’re a dumpling-specialty restaurant offering dumplings of all kinds: steamed, fried or filled with soup. You can even watch the staff skillfully fill and fold the dumplings by hand through the kitchen windows. They also have noodles, dumpling soup, sides and desserts too.
You can get dumplings in an assortment of fillings: stuffed with Cabbage & Pork, Prawn & Pork, Beef & Radish, Leek & Pork and more. They’re known for their Steamed Dumplings or Xiao Long Bao (from $7.50), but their Fried Dumplings or Guo Tie (from $8.50) are definitely our favourite—especially with that ultra-thin and crispy dumpling “skirt”.
Du Du Dumplings (#02-111)
Opening Hours: 11am-10pm daily
3. Dapur Penyet
You don’t need to travel to Indonesia for an authentic taste of Indonesian fare: get the real deal at this popular Indonesian restaurant chain in Singapore. Dapur Penyet is known for their ayam penyet, paired with rich flavours and their selection of punchy homemade chilli sauces. It’s not often that you’re offered multiple different types of chilli sauces to choose from (much less homemade), but here they’ve got 4 house made sauces you can pick from: Balado, Padang Green, Belacan or Mercon.
You’ve got to try their Signature Ayam Penyet ($10.50) that stars fragrant and crispy smashed fried chicken; and their flavourful Gado-Gado ($8.50) that pairs perfectly with a side of keropok. Finish off with a refreshingly sweet Chendol ($5) topped with a generous serving of grass jelly, red beans and gula merah.
Dapur Penyet (#02-137)
4. Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Beef noodle lovers are probably no stranger to the brand, Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles, a popular beef noodle chain with over 10 outlets in Singapore. They’re known for their hand-pulled noodles that are made-to-order, with 8 different noodle shapes you can choose from—like the regular thin noodles, thick flat noodles and even triangle-shaped noodles. They’re also halal-certified.
You can get their noodles in either soup or dry options: like the classic Mala Beef Noodles (from $11.90) for those who like a little bit of spice, or the Dry Chicken Noodles (from $10.90). Their clear beef soups are made packed with over 15 different spices to give you that depth of flavour. They’ve also just launched a brand new item: the Chicken Dumplings ($4) that’s stuffed with a unique blend of chicken and corn.
Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles (#02-107/108)
Opening Hours: 11am-9.30pm daily
5. Ramen Hitoyoshi
Japanese food lovers won’t be disappointed with Ramen Hitoyoshi’s offerings—they’re a popular Japanese restaurant chain with multiple concepts and various outlets in both Singapore and Malaysia. Ramen fans will want to try their signature traditional tonkotsu ramen, featuring an umami and rich broth made by simmering pork bones. Their ramen is also customisable with various toppings like chashu, menma, black fungus, spicy mince and more.
Ramen bowls start from $13.90 each, and if you can’t decide on the toppings, you can go for their Spicy Tonkotsu with All Toppings ($19.90) to have them all. Their Salmon Chahan ($14.90) is also a hearty option if you’re craving rice: served in a piping hot stone pot that’s still sizzling when it reaches your table.
Ramen Hitoyoshi (#02-138)
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 11.30am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-10pm
These are just some of the food options you can find at Tiong Bahru Plaza Level 2. With so many popular restaurant names all under one roof (and even on the same floor), foodies will definitely be spoilt for choice. And what’s better than eating your favourite foods? Well, getting 50% cashback on your dining and getting your meal reimbursed in FRx Gift Cards!
From now till 29 June 2025, receive a $15 FRx Gift Card when you spend a minimum of $30 (in a single transaction) at any of the participating F&B outlets. Shoppers who spend a minimum of $50 at participating F&B stores will also stand a chance to win a $100 FRx Gift Card, limited to 50 winners. T&Cs apply.
[Participating F&B outlets: AOne Signature, Ajisen, Dapur Penyet, Du Du Dumplings, Gong Yuan Ma La Tang, Lead General Hotpot, Lee Lai Jiak, Milan Shokudo, Paik’s Noodle, PUTIEN MAMA, Ramen Hitoyoshi, Sakon Thai Village, Shi Li Fang Hot Pot, Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Zuya Vegetarian]
Tiong Bahru Plaza
Address: 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, Singapore 168732
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
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