VivoCity food guide
VivoCity is a literal maze, with many delicious yet diverse food options to discover. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a full-on meal, here is our big guide to 35 VivoCity food places to check out in Singapore’s biggest mall before you make your way to Sentosa for some fun in the sun.
1. Hans Im Gluck
Hans Im Gluck is a popular German burger grill designed to resemble a forest right out of a European fairytale. Their hearty burgers are for everyone, vegetarians and vegans included. Here, choose one of the many burgers on offer such as the popular beef, mushroom, and sour cream-scallion sauce stuffed Birkenwald ($18), and the type of bun it is served with.
There are also super value-for-money lunch specials until 5pm, where you can add $5 to get a side, a cold, and a hot beverage along with your burger.
Unit number: #01-57
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 12am
Tel: 9738 5482
Website
Hans Im Gluck is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. Tajimaya
Tajimaya offers a unique yakiniku experience where you can dig into fresh, marbled meat that you grill yourself over a charcoal fire. Expect well-marbled Wagyu from $58.80 a la carte and other kinds of meat such as kimchi pork belly, Iberico pork collar, and smoked duck. Aside from a la carte options, their range of set menus here start from $49.80 per person.
Read our Tajimaya review.
Unit number: #01-102/103
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6377 0070
Website
Tajimaya is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Tapas Club
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Tapas refers to an appetiser or snack in Spanish cuisine, so expect an assortment of small but varied plates here at the Tapas Bar. Classic and cold tapas start from $16++ per plate,with options such as Ham Croquette and Salmon Tatare. You can also get fancier Tapas Plus options such as Iberico Pork Collar With Chimchurri from $32++, and various Paella from $34++. If you are feeling boozy, you can get your first bottle of wine at $56++, and a second one at $48++.
Unit number: #01-98/99
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm, Fri 12pm to 3pm, 5pm to 12am, Sat 12pm to 12am, Sun 12pm to 11pm
Tel: 6602 8081
Website
Tapas Club is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. The Queen and Mangosteen
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The unique names of traditional British pubs come from imagery painted or hanging above the door of a pub, allowing sailors to easily recognise their favourite watering hole. At The Queen and Mangosteen, have a drink or three while taking in the sights of the waterfront.
Come before 8pm for happy hour’s 1-for-1 deal, and treat yourself to drinks such as a fruity Pimms Cup ($16++) or a Rum Punch ($18++). Beers here start at $7++ for half-a-pint during happy hour, while those who are designated drivers can opt for mocktails including the Queens Punch ($12++) and Lavender Lemonade ($14++). They also offer gourmet British pub fare such as the hearty Pork Bangers & Mash ($25++) and a homely Shepherd’s Pie ($22++).
Unit number: #01-106/107
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm to 12am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6376 9380
Website
The Queen And Mangosteen is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Gram Cafe & Pancakes
Sink your teeth into the fluffy-as-a-cloud souffle pancakes at Gram Cafe & Pancakes. This Instagram-famous pancake house is the largest Japanese pancake chain both internationally and in their native Japan. The Premium Pancakes ($17.90++) are only available at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm each day with limited quantities of 20 at each time, so start queuing early! Other options here include regular pancake stacks, thick French toasts with toppings, and savoury dishes.
Read our Gram Cafe & Pancakes review here!
Unit number: #02-110
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Tel: 8666 6277
Website
Gram Cafe and Pancakes is not halal-certified, but uses no pork or lard.
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6. Black Society
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For a fancy afternoon treat, head over to Black Society from 2pm to 6pm for their High Tea ($29.80++), with various dim sum such as siew mai and liu sha bao. If you prefer something more substantial, this modern Cantonese restaurant also serves up a wide range of contemporary Chinese cuisine, such as Peking Duck ($80++) and Signature Young Ginger Sweet & Sour Pork ($18/27/36).
Unit number: #02-156/157
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:45pm
Tel: 6376 9740
Website
Black Society is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Hokkaido-ya
Feast on Japanese rice bowls, ramen, and sashimi at Hokkaido-ya, a self-service eatery with pocket-friendly meals. If you love Mentaiko, their Aburi Salmon Mentai Don is a great and affordable choice at just $10.90+. Otherwise, try their Hokkaido Butter Corn Chasyu Ramen ($12.90) and savour its rich, indulgent broth.
Read our Hokkaido-ya review.
Unit number: #02-153
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6376 8387
Website
Hokkaido-Ya is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. Mamma Mia! Trattoria E Caffe
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Mamma Mia! Trattoria E Caffe offers Italian cuisine at affordable prices. Choose from a range of artisanal pastas here, from twists on classic Italian dishes such as Spaghetti with Crab Meat and Buratta Sauce ($18.50++) to fusion foods including Linguine with Teriyaki Chicken Chunk ($13.50++) and Mee Pok with Chicken Chunk and Onsen Egg ($10.50++). There’s also a selection of antipasti, baked rice, and desserts available if pasta isn’t what you’re craving.
Unit number: #01-116
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6254 7706
Website
Mamma Mia! Trattoria E Caffe is a halal-certified eatery.
9. Kagurazaka Saryo
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Originating from Kagurazaka, a shopping district in Tokyo, Kagurazaka Saryo is known for their Uji matcha desserts and Cha-nabe. Uji matcha is a high quality matcha that hails from Uji in the Kyoto prefecture. The drinks made with this special tea are crowd favourites, with highlights such as the Iced Matcha Latte ($6.90++) and the Iced Hojicha Kuromitsu Latte ($7.90++). There are also hot food options, such as a variety of Cha-nabe Sets (from $15.90++), which feature a variety of soup broths with different toppings and a free drink.
Unit number: #01-59
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6376 9978
Website
Kagurasaka Saryo is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Morganfield’s
Morganfield’s claims to be home to some of the best American BBQ pork ribs in Singapore. Their classic Signature Ribs (half slab for $33.90++, full slab for $56.90++) is smoked over hickory wood, then basted with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. If you bring the kids along on a weekend or public holiday, they get to eat for free!
Unit number: #01-51A
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6225 0501
Website
Morganfield’s is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Poulet
Contemporary bistro Poulet is known for their French roast chicken that is marinated overnight with a special blend of citrus and herbs before being flame-cooked slowly. Try the Signature Roast Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce ($17.90++/$32.90++), or the Grilled Boneless Chicken Leg ($13.90++) for something lighter.
Unit number: #01-175/176/177
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6376 9087
Website
Poulet is a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Alijiang
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The food at Alijiang is inspired by the dishes found along the Silk Road, a historical network of trade routes that were established during the Han Dynasty of China. Expect Chinese-style chuan chuan skewers with Mongolian influences and hand-pulled noodle dishes. Some signatures on their menu include the Alijiang Grilled Lamb in Cage ($7 apiece) and Braised Beef La Mian ($14.80).
Unit number: #03-11B
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6252 4979
Website
Alijiang is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Earle Swensen’s
Earle Swensen’s is the zhng-ed up version of Swensens, with fancier mains, giant sundaes, and most exciting of all, a free-flow salad bar. The Salad Bar is open for $20++, though you can also just buy a main and top up $6++ to get access to it. Speaking of mains, try their Pan Seared Chicken with Creamy Tomato Sauce ($17++) or The Fisherman ($18++) if you are a huge fan of seafood. Also, those of us to remember going to Swensens for ice cream sundaes will be pleased to learn that Earle Swensens has absolutely massive Big S Sundaes ($67++) that feed five to six people!
Unit number: #02-117
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6272 3306
Website
Earle Swensens is a halal-certified eatery.
14. Dancing Crab
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At Dancing Crab, dive into a mix of American-style seafood with a Singaporean twist, often with your bare hands. You get a medley of sauces to go with your shellfish, from their famous Cajun sauce and Beurre Blanc to black pepper and chilli crab. Other popular sauces include Zesty Garlic Butter and White Pepper Cream. They also have mains such as a Live Lobster Roll with Cajun Fries ($45++), and Crab Fried Rice ($18.50++).
Unit number: #03-10
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6222 7377
Website
Dancing Crab is not a halal-certified eatery, but uses no pork or lard.
15. Wine Connection
Known for their large variety of wines at affordable prices, the Wine Connection outlet at VivoCity is a bistro with alfresco seating that faces the Sentosa waterfront. Besides the wine, there are also all-day dining choices available. Wines are sold by the bottle, from $30++, and by the glass from $7++. They also have mains such as the Black Angus Sirloin ($19.90++) and Truffle & Mushroom Fettuccine ($18++).
Unit number: #01-152/153/154
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 12am
Tel: 6873 0490
Website
Wine Connection is not a halal-certified eatery.
16. Penang Culture
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Penang Culture melds contemporary dining together with Penang’s rich street food culture, affording diners relatively affordable and beloved Penangite hawker foods such as Penang Fried Kway Teow ($10.50) and Penang Assam Laksa ($8.90). It’s a little hard to locate as it’s in a corner of the maze that is the entire mall, but this also means that unlike other eateries on this list, you’re unlikely to spend too much time waiting for a table during peak hours.
Unit number: #B2-23E
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6962 7172
Website
Penang Culture is a halal-certified eatery.
17. Brotzeit
Brotzeit is a German beer bar and restaurant known for their beers, which you can sample with their Beer Sampler ($25++) which allows you to try any four beers available. Besides house brews, you can also expect a variety of German fare, from pork knuckles to bratwurst, spatzle and meat platters to share. We recommend the Würstelplatte ($42++), served with a selection of different sausages and sides—great for two to three diners.
Unit number: #01-149/151
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6272 8815
Website
Brotzeit is not a halal-certified eatery.
18. Crystal Jade Pavilion
At Crystal Jade Pavilion, be treated to fine Chinese dining in a beautiful set-up overlooking the water. Here, get elevated Chinese classics, such as the Pan-fried Foie Gras and Sliced Roasted Duck Skin with Crepe ($18.80++ per person), which adds pan-seared foie gras and crispy fried beancurd skin to your regular Peking duck crepe. They also have Sautéed Pork Rib with Sarawak Black Pepper ($32.80++), which adds a liberal amount of the bold, fragrant spice to meaty chunks of pork without being too sharp or overpowering.
Unit number: #01-112
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 10:30am to 3:30pm, 6pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6278 5626 / 9177 2005
Website
Crystal Jade Pavilion is not a halal-certified eatery.
19. Dian Xiao Er
Dian Xiao Er is known for their Signature Herbal Roast Ducks (from $17.60++) that are prepared and roasted daily. The ducks are marinated with a blend of herbs and spices for hours and roasted in the oven to crisp and golden brown perfection, then served with a special herbal sauce. They also have a vibrant green and incredibly tasty Signature Wheatgrass Tofu with Seafood ($16.60++/$33.20++) that is a must try here.
Unit number: #02-138
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 4:30pm to 9pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6376 9786
Website
Dian Xiao Er is not a halal-certified eatery.
20. Mrs Pho
At Mrs Pho, eat your fill of homely, classic Vietnamese cuisine. Try their classic Sliced Beef Pho ($8.80++), of course, and sides such as the Mrs Pho Fried Spring Roll ($4.80++) or Grilled Beef La Lot ($4.80++). For drinks, they have strong Ice Viet Coffee ($3.80++) and a refreshing Saigon Salty Lemonade ($2.80++) to cool you down after a day of fun at Sentosa’s beaches.
Read our review of Mrs Pho House here!
Unit number: #B2-29
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9644 0332
Website
Mrs Pho is not a halal-certified eatery.
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21. Thai Accent
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If you need to give your taste buds a spicy kick, head to Thai Accent. Some Thai classics you can find here include the Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Tiger Prawn served in Claypot ($21.90++), Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice ($13.90++) and Mango Sticky Rice ($8.90++). Quench your thirst with the restaurant’s selection of drinks, from Thailand’s specialty drink, Thai Iced Tea ($6++), to fresh fruit juices, mocktails, tea, and more.
Unit number: #02-143
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 9:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 9pm
Website
Thai Accent is not a halal-certified eatery.
22. Putien
The cuisine at PUTIEN is inspired by the city of Putian in China. Get popular dishes such as their signature PUTIEN Crispy Oyster ($19.80++), and the moreish Stir-Fried Yam ($16.80++/$25.20++). You can also opt for the Fujian Seafood Lor Mee ( $13.80++/$27.60++/$41.20++), a rich and comforting dish to share with the family.
Unit number: #02-131/132
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6376 9358
Website
PUTIEN is not a halal-certified eatery.
23. Ayam Penyet President
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If you’re looking for Indonesian grub around VivoCity, Ayam Penyet President will satisfy your grilled meat and fried chicken cravings. Their most popular dish is the Ayam Penyet ($7.90), the signature smashed fried chicken that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Besides that, they have other classic Indonesian dishes such as the Tahu Telur ($6.50), AKA fried beancurd with rich peanut sauce, and Beef Rendang ($7.90).
Unit number: #B2-23F
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 9pm, Fri 11:30am to 9:30pm, Sat 11am to 9:30pm, Sun & PH 11am to 9pm
Tel: 6266 3886
Website
Ayam Penyet President is a halal-certified eatery.
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24. Kyoto Shokudo
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Kyoto Shokudo specialises in matcha-based desserts such as Matcha Tiramisu ($6.90++) and super fluffy, Kyoto-style Toasted Pancakes ($10.90++) that come in flavours like matcha, tiramisu, and mango. They also have mains such as Oyako Chicken Toji Udon ($11.90++) if you crave something more substantial, and a whole menu of matcha-based drinks to quench your thirst.
Unit number: #01-100/101
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9pm
Tel: 6250 6128
Website
Kyoto Shokudo is a halal-certified eatery.
25. LeNu
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LeNu is a casual Chinese noodle bar known for their wallet-friendly beef noodles that come with a broth prepared for 18 hours using beef bone marrow and other ingredients. Here, you can get a hearty bowl of Braised Wagyu Beef Noodle for $17.90 a bowl. The pork-bone soups such as the Vegetable Pork Wanton Noodle ($11.30) are also simmered over 12 hours for flavour and served with chewy la mian noodles.
Unit number: #02-91
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Website
LeNu is not a halal-certified eatery.
26. Fish & Co.
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Fish & Co. is a casual family seafood chain known for their Fish & Chips, which you can get as part of their Value Lunch Special for $10.95++. Besides fish, they also serve a medley of other seafood dishes in different styles, from fried to grilled and baked, such as the Grilled Peri Peri Prawns ($22.95++), and the various Salmon Delicacies that come in your choice of flavour, be it Citrus-crusted, Cajun, Furikake, or Herb-Spiced ($23.95++).
Unit number: #02-116/1160A
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6224 3176
Website
Fish & Co. is a halal-certified eatery.
27. Beauty In The Pot
Beauty In The Pot is well known for their signature Beauty Collagen Broth (from $10.30++), a dense, rich milky soup infused with Chinese herbs that make it both nourishing and nutritious. For spice lovers, try their Sichuan-style Spicy Nourishing Broth (from $8.30++), a pork bone based soup available in three different spice levels. Whatever you go for, Beauty In The Pot promises quality ingredients to pair with your soup, and a good time for all steamboat lovers.
Unit number: #03-08A
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 3am
Tel: 6255 0758
Website
Beauty In The Pot is not a halal-certified eatery.
28. Shake Shack
Shake Shack’s VivoCity outlet has all the Shake Shack classics, from their burgers and loaded fries, to milkshakes and Concrete custard ice creams. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials and outlet exclusives! One item you can’t get at other Shake Shacks is the Viva La Vivo (from $7.80), a Concrete of frozen vanilla custard with strawberries, sugar shards, and rainbow sprinkles.
Unit number: #01-163/164
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 10pm
Website
Shake Shack is not a halal-certified eatery.
29. HEYTEA
HEYTEA is best known for being one of the pioneers of cheese tea, bringing the creamy beverage to over 600 stores worldwide. Their VivoCity outlet offers the full array of HEYTEA signatures, from Roasted Brown BoBo Milk With Cheezo ($5.30) to their ultra-fruity Mango Cheezo ($8.40). Also expect seasonal drinks, and a convenience store-themed interior that’s great for snapping that drink-in-hand shot.
Unit number: #01-111
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 9:30pm, Fri-Sun 11am to 10pm
Website
HEYTEA is not a halal-certified eatery.
30. Butter Bean
Butter Bean is Toast Box’s sister cafe, with a more contemporary menu. Here, expect Korean-style sandwiches filled with fried treats, thick toasts slathered with your jam or topping of choice, and beverages that level up the humble kopi and teh. Must-tries include their BBrulee Latte ($3.50), where you get kopi or the topped with a caramelised sugar crust, and their CFC Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich ($7.80). Set meals and local main dishes are also available. Butter Bean is halal as well.
Read our Butter Bean review!
Unit number: #01-207
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 7:30am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30am to 10pm
Tel: 6252 3618
Website
Butter Bean is a halal-certified eatery.
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31. Burgs By Project Warung
Burgs by Project Warung started out selling affordable burgers from a humble hawker stall. Now, they’ve expanded to eateries in malls such as VivoCity. Expect a menu full of burgers, fries, and rolls, with meals costing you less than $15. Don’t skip out on their Burgs Classic Cheeseburger, which is priced from $7.90, a la carte, which come with handcrafted beef patties and Burgs signature housesauce.
Read our Burgs by Project Warung review!
Unit number: #B2-29
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 9pm
Website
Burgs by Project Warung is a Muslim-owned eatery.
32. Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice is a halal-certified eatery that transports you to Bangkok with its Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice. Their recipe has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade in Thailand for three years, and it’s easy to see why when you tuck into their aromatic chicken rice. Priced from $4.80++ for a single portion, you can choose either steamed or roasted chicken.
Read our Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice review.
Unit number: #B2-30
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice is a halal-certified eatery.
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33. Barossa Steak & Grill
At Barossa Steak & Grill, you can experience some real Aussie-style BBQ with quality meat imported from Australian farms. Get a Wagyu Beef Burger here for $32+, or 1.2 kilos of Black Angus Bone-In Prime Rib ($148+) to share with the table. Other than barbeque, they have a huge range of canapes, appetisers, and desserts available to go with your meal.
Unit number: #01-161/162
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10:30pm, Fri 11:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm, Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sun 11:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6255 1855
Website
Barossa Steak & Grill is not a halal-certified eatery.
34. Jelubu Dry Laksa
Jelebu Dry Laksa originally started out as a home-based business during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chef Renee Tang’s signature dry laksa is incredibly flavourful, with a secret rempah made from over 12 different types of spices. Try the Jelebu Dried Laksa with Tiger Prawn ($18++), or Butter Poached Lobster ($38++/$56++). For dessert, be sure to get the Kaya Goreng ($12++), a sweet riff off Yakun’s peanut kaya Toast that features coconut ice cream, kaya coconut mousse, salted peanuts, and charcoal ice cream cones.
Unit number: #02-48
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 9721 6560
Website
Jelebu Dry Laksa is not a halal-certified eatery.
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35. Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen
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A wallet friendly option for vegetarians, Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is a recent addition to the Food Republic foodcourt in the mall. They have a small menu of healthy, filling options, such as Thunder Tea Rice ($8++) and popular Handmade Noodles With Braised Mushrooms ($7.90++).
Unit number: #03-01
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 8612 2121
Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery, but uses no pork or lard.
VivoCity food places
Being the largest mall in Singapore, VivoCity is a treasure trove of food choices. Whether you’re looking for hearty Chinese dishes to bring the elders to, beer and bar grub to spend the night with your homies, or cafe food in an alfresco setting to bring your date to, VivoCity has it all.
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