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The Star Vista mall is synonymous with The Star Performing Arts Centre, which has hosted concerts by top international artistes such as Harry Styles, Mariah Carey and BTS. cnblue and a1 will be performing there in Mar 2026. However, the beautiful mall‘s huge range of delicious eateries, restaurants and cafes has made it a spot worth visiting even if you aren’t attending a concert.
Chilling in the Buona Vista region? Here is a guide to the best food at The Star Vista regardless of whether you’re attending a concert or not.
| Name | Best for | Location | Key highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Up Cafe | Sharing Thai dishes in a relaxed setting | #02-10/11 | Thai comfort food with lower prices and late closing |
| 5 Senses Bistro | Casual sit-down with value set meals | #02-21 | 2-course set with starter, main and drink |
| Nozomi | Premium Japanese meal or small group dining | #02-20 | Chirashi and sashimi sets with multiple varieties |
| Chen’s Mapo Tofu | Affordable Chinese set meals | #02-08 | Set meals with mapo tofu and vegetarian options |
| Plan A Dessert Cafe | Dessert stop or bingsu with friends | #02-27A | Bingsu in multiple portion sizes, closing soon |
| iSteaks | Hearty steak meals or group sharing | #01-42 | Wide range of steaks including large sharing cuts |
| Gyushi | Quick solo meal or budget-friendly bowls | #B1-32 | Wagyu beef rice bowls at accessible prices |
| Cedele Bakery Kitchen | Lighter or health-focused dining | #01-18/19 | Gluten-free mains and balanced dishes |
| Imakatsu | Student meals or quick Japanese sets | #01-17 | Katsu sets with student promotions |
1. Warm Up Cafe (#02-10/11)
Warm Up Cafe is a pretty vibey location to enjoy some good, authentic Thai food. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, both of which are adorned liberally with forest-themed decor to simulate being in nature, sans the heat and insects.
Tuck into a nice plate of Fried Crispy Pork (S$18) or the Fried Garlic Pork (S$18) pictured above. If you’re hankering for carbs, some of the best picks are Creamy Crab with Rice (S$13.90) and Pad Thai Wrapped in Egg (S$12.90) to share.
Desserts include the classic Sticky Rice (S$2) and Thai Coconut Milk Custard (S$7.90) to end your meal on a sweet note.
+65 8028 7323
Daily: 11am – 3am
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2. 5 Senses Bistro (#02-21)
5 Senses Bistro offers a selection of Western and fusion dishes to get you through your day. Their Everyday 2-Course Value Set Menu comes in at $22++, and includes a starter, a main and a drink, making it a pretty reasonably priced deal.
A la carte mains come with your choice of 2 sides— go for delectable options like the Norwegian Salmon (S$24.90++) or Char Siu Chicken Thigh (S$16.90++).
I got the Black Angus Beef Ribeye Steak (200g) (S$30.90++) with Potato Salad and Furikake Rice as my sides — I loved how tender and rich the steak was, with a slab of butter on top adding to its indulgence. I’d recommend adding on the Hot Wings & Drumlets (S$12.90 for 6 pieces) as your appetiser too, as they were so crispy and flavourful.
+65 6339 1435
Daily: 11am – 9pm
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3. Nozomi (#02-20)
Craving some quality Japanese fare? Nozomi has an extensive Japanese menu to cater to different taste buds. The Nozomi Maguro Special (S$78++) is one of their signatures, featuring rice topped with 6 different kinds of tuna. Nozomi Special Chirashi (S$98++) is another signature big enough for 2 pax, with 9 types of seasonal sashimi.
Sashimi lovers should opt for the Premium Sashimi, available in 7 (S$78++) or 10 (S$98++) types. They also have Steak Don (S$28++), Beef Shiogayaki Don (S$26++) and Oyako Don (S$16++) for those who don’t consume seafood.
The most unique menu item is their Claypot Rice — you don’t normally see this at a Japanese restaurant. Pick from 3 variations: Sansai (S$22++), Sakura Ebi (S$26++) and Salmon Ikura (S$26++).
+65 9759 3622
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 9.30pm
Sat: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
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4. Chen’s Mapo Tofu (#02-08)
Chen’s Mapo Tofu is a reliable spot for some delicious, quality Chinese food. You’ll find them easily on the 2nd floor of The Star Vista. Some of the most popular choices here are the set meals, all of which come with a main, seasonal vegetables and calamansi juice with prices starting from just S$15.90++.
Opt for a delicious bowl of Mala Aburi Chashu with Egg Garlic Chahan (S$17.90++) or Rakki-Rakki Yakiudon (S$18.90++) if you’re a fan of spicy fare.
Of course, you have to get the Signature Combo Set (S$19++), which includes 1/2 Mapo Don and 1/2 Dan Dan Mian, or a Mapo Don / Mien Set (S$15.90++), consisting of their signature mapo tofu with savoury minced pork on top of Hokkaido rice or ramen.
Vegetarians are welcome to dine here, too, with 2 plant-based options to enjoy, the ‘Meatless’ Katsu Mapo Don / Mien (S$22.90++) and ‘Meatless’ Mapo Don / Mien (S$14.90++).
+65 6694 0160
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
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5. Plan A Dessert Cafe (#02-27A)
Cool down in The Star Vista with a sweet treat from Plan A Dessert Cafe— this bingsu speciality cafe serves variations of this popular Korean treat in a multitude of portions, such that you’ll be able to enjoy some bingsu regardless of whether you’re with a group of friends, or if you’re dining alone. This just might be your last chance, though – they just posted yesterday (18 Mar 2026) that they are closing within 30 days!
Regular sharing bowls include flavours like Cookies & Cream Madness (S$13.90 / S$15.90), Caramel Cookie (S$10.90 / S$12.90) and Injeolmi with Azuki Red Bean (S$12.90 / S$14.90). Why not refresh yourself with fruit alternatives such as Mango Yuzu (S$15.90 / S$17.90) and Strawberry Cream (S$15.90 / S$17.90)?
If you’re dining alone, opt for the Petite Size menu, with options like Blueberry (S$9.50) and Cookies & Cream (S$8.50).
+65 8835 4450
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 11pm
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6. iSteaks (#01-42)
As the name implies, iSteaks is the place for steak lovers to satiate their cravings at The Star Vista. This restaurant boasts a huge variety of steaks, including pasture-fed, grain-fed and corn-fed varieties to savour. You can even choose between getting your steak cooked char-grilled or under the signature steakhouse char.
For a lean, beefy flavour, opt for the pasture-fed steaks, ranging from S$29.80++ for a 200g Char-Grilled Ribeye from Uruguay to S$59++ for a 400g T-Bone Steakhouse Char from the Australian Bass Strait.
Go all out with the 300g Wagyu MS9+ Tajima Striploin from Australia for S$135++ if you’re looking to treat yourself. Alternatively, if you’re dining with a group, the 1500g Angus Prime Rib Steakhouse Char (S$258++) is perfect for a family feast.
+65 6285 8839
Daily: 11am – 10pm
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7. Gyushi (#B1-32)
Gyushi, located in Basement 1 of The Star Vista, offers irresistible rice bowls topped with all sorts of ingredients, ranging from flame-torched wagyu to premium seafood.
The Signature Flame Torched Wagyu Beef Bowls are topped with delicious sliced wagyu beef— go for the Original Wagyu Beef (S$14.80 / S$16.80) to enjoy something simpler. Alternatively, the Signature Truffle Wagyu Beef (S$17.80 / S$19.80) and Spicy Mentaiko Wagyu Beef (S$16.80 / S$18.80) offer a bit more exciting flavour.
Other dishes include the Plain Roast Beef (S$11.80 / S$13.80), Teriyaki Chicken Curry (S$10.80 / S$13.80) and Original Gyudon (S$7.80 / S$9.80). If you’re a seafood lover, go for the Premium Bara Chirashi (S$16.80), topped with air-flown sashimi-grade seafood, or the Mentaiko Salmon (S$15.80), featuring a seared salmon.
+65 9893 4154
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 10.30am – 8pm
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8. Cedele Bakery Kitchen (#01-18/19)
Everyone knows Cedele for its wholesome yet scrumptious bakes, but did you know that their outlet at The Star Vista serves as a proper restaurant too? Here, you’ll get to indulge in delicious mains that are also healthy and full of nutrients.
Cedele Bakery Kitchen offers a range of gluten-free mains like Grilled Rib-eye Steak (S$32++), Rosemary Sea Salt Chicken (S$24++) and Sea Bass & Prawns Quinoa (S$25++).
Go for a nice Duck Confit Ragu (S$25++), Sea Bass with Coriander Pesto Pasta (S$23++) (pictured above), or Tofu Miso Pasta (S$20++) if you’re a fan of pasta dishes. There are also burgers like the Grass-Fed Beef Burger (S$22++) and Chicken Avocado Burger (S$18++) to savour.
How about some unique sweet and savoury Duck Waffles (S$22++) or Smoked Salmon Royale Waffles (S$20++) to start your day (if you stay out veryyy late after your concert)?
+65 6734 0763
Daily: 8am – 10pm
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9. Imakatsu (#01-17)
Imakatsu is probably many students’ go-to spot while wandering The Star Vista due to its student promotion that starts from just S$9.80++ from 11.30am to 8.30pm. This Japanese restaurant specialises in katsu and donburi, with all sorts of fried cutlets to satisfy your cravings.
Pork loin variations include the Chicken Fillet Cutlet and Pork Fillet Cutlet Set (S$13.80++), Mentaiko Pork Loin Cutlet Zen (S$26.80++) and Premium Pork Loin Cutlet Zen (S$23.80++). Seafood fans should go for the Special Seafood Set (S$29.80++), served with prawn, oyster, salmon and scallops. All sets are accompanied by 2 kinds of vegetables, rice, a soft drink and dessert.
For non-fried options, Imakatsu has a simple and affordable Onsen Egg Cold Udon (S$12.80++) as well as a Curry Udon Hot (S$14.80++) to warm your soul. For something new, you must try the PIYOPIYO Minced Meat Cutlet (S$9.80). It’s a minced meat cutlet made from eggs imported from Japan.
+65 6694 6148
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm & 5.30pm – 9pm
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How to choose where to eat at The Star Vista
Pick based on timing and dining style. For a quick, affordable meal, Gyushi’s rice bowls or Imakatsu’s student sets suit solo diners or casual bites. If you want a proper sit-down with variety, 5 Senses Bistro offers value set menus, while Warm Up Cafe works for sharing Thai dishes in a relaxed setting.
For heavier meals or group dining, iSteaks handles larger cuts and sharing portions, whereas Nozomi suits those seeking premium Japanese dishes. If you prefer lighter or health-focused options, Cedele Bakery Kitchen is more suitable. Plan A Dessert Cafe fits a short dessert stop while it remains open, making it a great choice until mid-April 2026.
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