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Whenever you’re at the airport preparing to board a flight with time to spare, do you find yourself wandering around aimlessly in search of a suitable place for a meal? With the opening of Cookhouse by Koufu on 15 May 2026 at Changi Airport Terminal 2 Transit — the brand’s first-ever airport outlet — the dining options have just gotten sooooo much better!
With a total of 14 stalls and a 10-time Michelin Bib Gourmand brand, the food court adopts a polished colonial bistro feel with contemporary embellishments complete with ‘black lampposts’ and cushioned banquette seating.
This allows travellers and passengers in transit to unwind and refuel with a hearty meal within an inviting and lush heritage bistro, rather than a standard stopover point.
If you’re heading to Changi Airport Terminal 2 for your next vacation or business trip, here’s what’s in store for your taste buds.
1. Nana Curry (Michelin Bib Gourmand)
Nana Curry, with 10 straight Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, has firmly made its home here. This 37-year-old stalwart boasts traditional, fragrant curries that are simmered slowly to extract every ounce of flavour and goodness.
Crafted from Grandma Khim’s original recipes, these curries, with their perfect blend of spices, are bold and hit the spot. The establishment has several outlets across Singapore, making it a crowd favourite for true-blue local curry lovers.
For something more interesting, why not savour the Curry Ramen (S$12.90)? It comes with noodles, hefty potato cubes, tau pok, and a side plate of 4 Peranakan chicken wings. The thin strands of noodles, along with the tau pok pieces, absorbed the full flavour of the curry, giving you a burst of robust richness with every mouthful.
Since baguette and roti prata are, in my opinion, heaven-sent pairings with curry, my eyes lit up when I spotted the Chicken Curry Set (S$13.90). It comes with a generous bowl of chicken curry, two French loaves, one roti prata, and a fried egg — someone give the menu planner a pat on the back! The chicken pieces were tender, falling off the bone with ease.
2. Pondok Nasi Padang (open 24 hours)
Treat yourself to the comforting and spice-laden flavours of Indonesian dishes with piping-hot fluffy rice at 24-hour Pondok Nasi Padang. Treat your eyes to a spectrum of colours as you pick from a range of heritage dishes to build your ultimate plate of favourites.
Besides that, there are several rice sets such as the 3 types of Nasi Lemak Set (from S$7.50 – S$12) and noodles like Mee Siam (S$6.50) and Mee Rebus (S$6.50).
Dining in a group of 2 or 3? The Warung Ambeng Set (S$26.80) is a mini feast boasting a whole fried fish, sweet and sour fish, sambal goreng, begedil, sauteed okra, spiced tempeh, eggplant, and a mound of mee goreng.
You can also try the Belado Set (S$12) with a glorious golden-brown quarter piece of fried chicken leg with sambal goreng and begedil.
Don’t forget to help yourself to copious amounts of their house-made spicy chilli sauce. It gives character and a gentle fiery spice into every single dish, hamonising everything beautifully.
3. 333 Balestier Bak Kut Teh
An old-time brand since the 1990s, 333 Balestier Bak Kut Teh has spent over 30 years perfecting its slow-simmered peppery broth with aromatic spices and premium pork ribs. The menu offers several à la carte dishes, side dishes, and even curated sets for individuals, couples and families.
Families and groups of 4 can order the Signature Family Feast (S$68.80) which comes with the signature bak kut teh, sesame oil chicken, braised pig’s trotter, fresh lettuce, fried you tiao, and 4 bowls of rice.
The pork ribs in the bak kut teh were succulent and tender, while the soup was perfectly balanced without being overly peppery. The braised trotters were a surprise — soft, flavourful and had the ideal ratio of meat to fat.
The pieces of sesame oil chicken were scrumptious and addictive — be sure to slather the gravy over your rice!
Not a fan of soup? The Claypot Dry Bak Kut Teh (S$12.80/S$19.80) is a stellar alternative. Each piece was doused in flavourful spices, dark soya sauce, and dried chilli.
4. Kaveri Indian Vegetarian (open 24 hours)
Relish in true-blue North and South Indian vegetarian dishes over at 24-hour Kaveri Indian Vegetarian where robust and vibrant flavours greet you. \
The chefs are dedicated to cooking pure vegetarian dishes like crowd-favourite South Indian classics and an array of heartwarming North Indian curries.
Enjoy the flaky Masala Dosa (S$10.50) that serves the masala potato curry on the side instead of stuffing it within. It’s served with a bowl of dhal curry, and 2 chutneys — coconut and tomato.
You can also get the Idli Vada (S$10), a combination of 2 soft idlis (lentil-rice cake) and 1 crispy vada (savoury fritter) served with dhal curry and chutneys.
You can dunk the fluffy idli into the dhal curry that comes with potatoes and carrots, or have the vada with the creamy coconut chutney or tangy tomato chutney.
5. Kopi & Toast
Kopi & Toast is your ever-reliable drinks stall that serves cold and hot beverages, tidbits and your favourite kaya toast set. Do your family and friends love coffee and local delights? Then there’s an exclusive bundle gift set available here at Cookhouse by Koufu, Changi Airport Terminal 2.
The perfect souvenir, the Kopi-Kaya Kit (S$32.80) consists of a box of Hainanese Kopi O (less sugar) and Hainanese Kopi C, each containing 10 sachets.
There’s also a jar of Pandan Kaya and Traditional Kaya, ideal for sharing our love of local cuisine and for slathering on toast.
Craving for Taiwanese-style desserts? You can enjoy them anytime at Nine Fresh. There’s also Formosa Delights that offers knife-shaven noodles, Taiwanese braised pork rice, and handmade dumplings.
Over here, you can savour Dim Sum not just for breakfast, but any time you desire. The menu boasts over 30 items, split between classic steamed dishes and fried favorites. You can satisfy your western food cravings like grilled chicken chop, fish and chips, and pasta over at Western & Local.
Pamper yourself with a sizzling teppanyaki omu curry rice or donburi bowls at Japanese Cuisine. Over at Togi Korean Kitchen, feast on the BBQ pork belly set or seafood tofu soup.
Over at Hong Kee Fishball Noodle & Hakka Yong Tau Foo, you can also get laksa and fish dumpling noodles. If you’re feeling cold in the freezing air con, warm your body up with hearty bowls of fish soup at King Grouper Fish Soup.
Of course, you can never leave Singapore without trying the iconic Hainanese chicken rice. Check one item off your list at Shiok Chicken Rice with steamed or roasted chicken.
* This article is brought to you in partnership with Koufu.
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