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Looking for new makan options at Bishan Junction 8? Then head up to the top floor where the all-new Food Junction welcomes you with 26 new stalls, including a Japanese street that is a vibe on its own.
My colleague, Rachel and I visited on its launch day and the first thing we took notice was its vintage 1940s-style American diner theme. Think shiny red and blue vinyl-ish chairs, posters of ABBA and Marilyn Monroe, and retro tiles.
Even the hawkers are decked out in cute retro outfits in pink, pastel green and red. My generation would refer it to a splitting image of the now-defunct Billy Bombers, while today’s Gen Zs will think of Joji’s Diner. Alright, enough ranting. Let me give you a sneak peek to the tantalising treats you can expect.
Near the entrance, you’ll spot a production line making dumplings behind the glass display of Zhang Ji Yun Jiao. This Shandong-based stall offers over 10 kinds of handcrafted jiao zi such as Sauerkraut Vegetables & Pork Dumplings (S$8.50 for 10 pieces, S$9.50 for 12 pieces) and Corn & Pork Dumplings (S$8.50 for 10 pieces, S$9.50 for 12 pieces).
There’s also Shrimp & Crab Roe Pork Wantons (S$9.50 for 10 pieces, S$10.50 for 12 pieces) and Shandong Style Shrimp & Vegetables Xiao Long Bao (S$7.80 for 6 pieces).
Instead of the usual teppanyaki, you can now enjoy personal Shabu Sets at a food court over at Shabu Bar.
Prices start from S$12.90 for a Tender Boneless Chicken Set and there are US beef and Brazil Lamb options for S$14.90. All sets come with your choice of rice/noodles, cheese tofu, golden fish curd, fish ball with fish roe, Chinese cabbage, enoki and shimeiji mushroom, carrot, tofu, and soy bean roll.
Choose from the Signature Chicken Broth, Tomato Boost, Tom Yum Reload, and Mala Hype. The best part? It comes with free soup refills!
Craving fried rice specifically those fiavoured with ‘anti-vampire’ garlic or spicy miso? Then Cha Han features a concept similar to King Of Fried Rice, but done with Japanese influences. Choose from options like Garlic Fried Rice (S$6.80), Spicy Miso Fried Rice (S$7.80) and Truffle Fried Rice (+S$8.80). I also spotted slightly atas choices like Unagi Fried Rice (S$10.50) and Egg Fried Rice with Special Ankake Sauce & Fish.
Head to Claypot Delights for drool-worthy Minced Meat with Tofu Pot (S$7.90/S$12.80), Signature Chicken Pot (S$9.80/S$14.80), and Mala Intestines Chicken Pot (S$10.80/S$15.90). You can test your spice tolerance by opting for Mild, Mid, and Very Spicy.
Fish enthusiasts can swing by 300°C Crispy Grilled Fish for authentic Sichuan-style grilled fish in flavours like Fragrant Spicy and Pickled Vegetables. Special flavours like Fish Maw Chicken Soup and Green Pepper are also available for an extra S$1. A portion of Half Fish is going for S$12.80 that throws in 2 veggies and 1 portion of rice, while the Whole Fish costs S$23.80 and comes with 3 random vegetables and 2 bowls of rice. Solo diners can go for the Dory Fish Fillet (S$8.80) lunch set meal.
For zi char fare, Jing Mini Wok has rice sets such as Scrambled Egg Sweet & Sour Chicken Set (S$6.80), Cereal Fish (S$8.50), and Pork Thai Salad Set (S$6.80). There’s also HK Curry Chicken Baked Rice (S$9.80) and Seafood Scrambled Egg Gravy Rice (S$7.80).
Over at the Japanese street, there are 6 Japanese and Korean stalls to check out. The place has a warm and dim atmosphere, unlike the main food court area.
Have a penchant for fried chicken and pizza? Double Up Korean Fried Chicken features scrumptious Korean Fried Chicken with Cheese Set (S$9.90) and Boneless Chicken & Cheese Fries (S$6.90). Choose from flavours like Garlic Soy, Cheese Powder, and Honey Mustard. Satisfy your cheese obsession with the Korean Fried Chicken Pizza (S$9.90) and Truffle Mushroom Onsen Egg Pizza (S$9.90). You can also enjoy sides like Korean Style Mozzarella Corndogs (S$4.90), Mac & Cheese (S$7.90), and Spicy Cheese Ramen (S$5.90).
Those who frequent Bukit Timah Plaza for Myung Ga (명가) II can now enjoy its food court version at Myung Ga II Minipress. Savour dishes like Kang Jjajang (S$7.90), Ginseng Chicken Soup (S$12.90), Japchae (S$7.90), and Kimchi Ramyeon (S$7.90).
For bowls of udon and ramen, Washoku Goen offers Sliced Fish & Unagi Kake Udon (S$7.90), Curry Ramen (S$6.90), and Kakiage Kake Udon (S$5.90).
If you want to explore the full options, head down to the all-new food junction at Bishan Junction 8.
$1 chicken wings & $5 Japanese sets at 8-stall Beach Road food court
