The magnificent HSBC Rain Vortex and the lush greenery and colourful blooms at Shiseido Forest Valley are perhaps the top attractions that people remember most after visiting Jewel Changi Airport. After all, it’s hard to forget the breath-taking grandeur of the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and the wide array of gorgeous plants and flowers inside an airport.
But aside from providing unique attractions that are pleasing to the eyes, are you aware that this world-class airport offers numerous F&B options that can satisfy a hungry stomach, too? Whether you want to eat a nourishing meal before catching a flight or can’t wait to indulge your food cravings after some sightseeing, you’ll undoubtedly find restaurants here that suit your fancy. Are you looking for recommendations? Below are seven Changi Airport restaurants worth checking out.
Tim Ho Wan
Dubbed as “the world’s cheapest Michelin-star restaurant,” Tim Ho Wan is a Hong Kong-based restaurant chain offering handmade dim sum and other Cantonese specialities at reasonable prices.
To start, try the unique flavours and textures of their signature baked BBQ pork buns. If you want something hearty, you can never go wrong with ordering their Hong Kong braised beef noodle soup, a dish that features mouth-watering and ultra-tender beef brisket and tendon braised for hours in a special sauce. Another must-try is their Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup, which comes with handmade wontons prepared fresh every day.
Jack’s Place
With decades of experience and over a dozen branches in Singapore, Jack’s Place is one of the best places to dine when in Jewel Changi Airport. There, you can enjoy sizzling steaks, value-for-money set meals, and other delicious western food in a casual environment.
Order Jack’s Special Steak, the brand’s signature dish since 1966, and treat your taste buds to perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy grass-fed New Zealand beef topped with white asparagus and black mushroom sauce. If you aren’t a fan of steak, don’t worry. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of meat, seafood, pasta, and rice dishes that you can choose from.
Mamma Mia Trattoria E Caffè
Are you craving authentic Italian food? Head to the fourth floor of the airport and search for Mamma Mia Trattoria E Caffè, a casual-style resto serving simple Italian classics. This modest dining place is Halal-certified and also offers entrees with cultural twists to appease all palates.
Some of their bestsellers include their truffle mushroom risotto and their spaghetti with crab meat and burrata sauce. If you’re looking for a dish with a unique spin, try their mee pork with chicken chunk and onsen egg or their totiglioni rustic beef oxtail Bolognese. Then, cap off your meal with any of the restaurant’s handcrafted beverages. Perhaps a glass of lychee berries spritzer or Italian basil lemonade will do the trick.
Violet Oon Singapore
The flavour of Singaporean cuisine is undoubtedly one of the best in the world. If you’re at Jewel Changi Airport, you can sample such cuisine at Violet Oon Singapore. This restaurant offers a variety of dishes and delicacies showcasing Singapore’s rich and diverse culinary heritage.
Fill your tummy with a hearty serving of beef rendang, a classic nyonya dish of tender beef shin braised for hours in a creamy coconut sauce with spices, kaffir lime, and bay leaves. You can also try an order of Hainanese pork chop, a deep-fried kurobuta pork loin with a cream cracker crust drenched in a thick savoury sauce. Afterwards, cleanse your palate with a scoop or two of gula melaka ice cream topped with toasted cashew and coconut shavings.
Kam’s Roast
Michelin-starred Kam’s Roast is another must-try restaurant, especially if you’re craving roasted meats and Cantonese dishes.
Make sure to try their signature roast duck for a serving of tender, juicy, and savoury duck meat with thin, crispy skin. Another crowd favourite is their “toro” char siu BBQ pork belly made with premium pork belly and marinated in Kam’s secret sauce. If you’re looking for delectable and filling meals at reasonable prices, you can choose from their “single/double roast on rice or noodle” menu.
Pizzamaru
Pizzamaru is a popular Korean restaurant that’s known for infusing its pizza doughs with nutritious ingredients such as green tea, flaxseed, barley, and other grains.
If you’re a meat lover, go for their Hi Steak Chicago, a premium pizza topped with a hefty serving of beef steak, Korean bulgogi, mozzarella cheese, and their signature Maru tomato sauce. Their Korean fried chicken, toppokki, and Korean-inspired pasta dishes also offer unforgettable flavours that will keep you wanting more.
Monster Planet
Large portions, reasonable prices, delicious flavours, and Halal certifications make Monster Planet one of the leading Japanese curry restaurants in Singapore. After all, who wouldn’t enjoy a monstrous-sized plate of rice topped with generous portions of chicken cutlet, beef, or seafood drizzled with delightful Japanese demi-glace curry? Order their signature chicken katsu curry or the supreme beef omelette curry, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by a delightful explosion of flavours.
With the hundreds of different dining options available at Jewel Changi Airport, it can be hard to decide where to eat. That said, why not start with some of the options discussed above? We’re sure that at least one of these restaurants will satisfy your hunger and your cravings.
