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For regular visitors to Raffles City, here’s a heads up that The Food Place by Food Junction is undergoing renovations and will be closed for the next 3 months.
The Level 3 indoor food court by Food Junction ceased operations on 21 Apr to commence the renovation works. According to a sign set up outside, it will reopen in early Jul and will likely be replaced by Food Republic.
“Stay tuned for a fresh new concept by Food Republic,” the notice read. While separate, Food Junction and Food Republic are both brands under the BreadTalk Group, with the company acquiring Food Junction in 2019.
Besides the announcement, customers had noticed physical changes to The Food Place during the days leading up to the temporary closure. For instance, one pointed out that several stalls such as Sarawak Kolo Mee had already cleared their space and exited the food court.
With over 20 food stalls selling a variety of cuisines, it had been a steady source of sustenance for the CBD workers during their breaks. The lineup included Odeon Beef Noodles, Shen Xi Imperial Soup, Chirashi-Tei and Penang Chendul.
While many view The Food Place fondly and speak highly of it, there’s no escaping the fact that it did get quite a few scathing Google reviews. Most of the complaints were regarding the low-quality fare and unpleasant service from the staff.
Other negative comments included the lack of cleanliness, dirty utensils and overly expensive fare. “[The] food court is situated in a first-class shopping mall. But the food and service [are] third-class,” one read.
On the other hand, some customers enjoyed their dining experience. In their reviews, they praised the wide selection of meal choices, the cleanliness, the service and the generous portions.
Regardless of how one feels about The Food Place in Raffles City, one thing’s for sure. With the renovations commencing, we can only wait until early Jul to view the changes and upgrades to the new Food Republic food court.
