From China to Japan: A Cuisine-by-Cuisine Dining Guide to Parkway Parade
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True foodies can tell you that dining is so much more than just a quick stop for a meal. It is a journey that explores flavours, cultures, and even experiences. With international flavours that span China, Japan, and even Southeast Asia, Parkway Parade is a delightful food destination for residents living in the East.
Chinese Cuisine: Hakka Roots and Regional Favourites
From bold Hakka classics to delicate Cantonese dim sum and fiery Hunan flavours, Parkway Parade brings together some of the best Chinese restaurants near Marine Parade - all under one roof.
HAKKA YU (#01-36)
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Hakka food is a distinctive style of Chinese cuisine notable for its bold and comforting flavours. It features preserved vegetables, slow-cooked dishes, and time-honoured cooking techniques. If you are looking for an authentic Hakka restaurant in Singapore, HAKKA YU (#01-36) is the place to be.
Their signature Hakka Salt Baked Chicken is a traditional recipe with chicken that has been marinated in spices before being buried in hot, coarse salt. The result is a savoury and extremely tender meat, served in a traditional earthenware pot.
Other delights include Traditional Cantonese Claypot Rice with Cured Meats, and Sweet & Spicy Chrysanthemum Fish. Kids will love their Hakka Stuffed Tofu, where silken tofu is filled with savoury minced pork, and pan-fried to a golden crisp.
Canton Paradise (#01-34)
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If you love Cantonese cuisine, Canton Paradise (#01-34) serves all-day dim sum, roasted meats, and other traditional congee. Their Roast Duck is a classic favourite, and their Sliced Beef Congee has a smooth and creamy texture featuring tender beef slices and finely chopped scallions. Their Steamed Prawn Dumplings (Har Kow) are adored for their translucent crystal-like skin, which wraps around a whole, succulent shrimp.
PUTIEN (#01-36)
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PUTIEN (#01-36) serves authentic Fujian cuisine, with flavour-packed seafood dishes that are light and fresh. As one of the crowd-favourite dishes you can find at Chinese restaurants in Marine Parade, delight in their signature Fried Heng Hwa Bee Hoon. Braised in a rich milky broth, the vermicelli is stir-fried with clams, shrimp, pork, and vegetables.
Alternatively, try the Fujian Red Mushroom Seafood Lor Mee — a heartwarming noodle dish that features rare, red mushrooms that are handpicked from the Wuyi Mountains. Pair with their signature 100-Second Stewed Yellow Croaker which stars a whole fresh croaker fish, precisely cooked for exactly 100 seconds to preserve the fish’s natural freshness and delicate flavour.
Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine (#01-30)
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Love spicy food? Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine (#01-30) brings hearty and spicy Hunan cuisine, with its characteristically bold and aromatic gan-la (dry spicy) and suan-la (sour-spicy) flavour profiles. Their Golden Broth Sour & Spicy Fish features tender fish slices in a rich, mildly spicy golden soup.
If you are looking for dishes to pair with rice, try their Roasted Chili Century Egg Eggplant, a cold appetizer with charred green chillies, creamy century eggs, and tender-soft eggplant. Their Hunan Stir-fried Iberico Pork is a premium dish with thinly sliced Spanish Iberico pork belly and neck, seared with garlic and green screw peppers.
Din Tai Fung (#01-15)
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World-famous for their soup dumplings, Din Tai Fung’s (#01-15) mouth-watering Xiao Long Baos are filled with flavourful and juicy meat that you can pair with ginger slices. Other essentials are Xiao Cai, their classic house salad, known for its vinegary, savoury and slightly sweet flavour, and their Braised Beef Noodle Soup, a traditional Taiwanese staple featuring tender, slow-cooked beef tendons in a rich broth.
Japanese Dining: From Sushi to Yakiniku
Craving Japanese food in the East? Parkway Parade has a strong line-up of Japanese restaurants in Marine Parade, from conveyor-belt sushi and yakiniku to fresh sashimi bowls and bakery originated from Kobe.
Ichiban Boshi (#02-12/12A)
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If you are looking for Japanese restaurants in Marine Parade, Parkway Parade has got an impressive lineup. Ichiban Boshi (#02-12/12A) has an impressive range of seasonal specialties, diverse set meals, and air-flown seafood from Japan. To experience the “best of Japan”, go for their signature Ichiban Gozen set meal with ingredients that are kiru (cut), niru (simmered), yaku (grilled), musu (steamed) and ageru (deep-fried) for wholesome taste!
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For a hearty set meal, Sukiyaki Wazen features beef, vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms simmered in a sweet and savoury Sukiyaki broth. Indulge in a satisfying dining experience with sashimi, chawanmushi, rice, miso soup, and fruit! For cheese lovers, the 4 Kinds Melty Cheese Katsu is heavenly with a crispy, Kyoto-style pork loin loaded with four Hokkaido cheeses: camembert, mascarpone, cheddar, and cream cheese.
Fish Mart Sakuraya (#B1-84D)
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Love fresh sashimi? Fish Mart Sakuraya (#B1-84D) is known for high-quality sashimi, sushi, and donburi (rice bowls) that are prepped to order, made from the freshest seafood from Japan! Salmon-lovers will enjoy the Salmon Sanshoku Don, which combines fresh salmon sashimi, broiled salmon, and salmon negitori (minced) served on a bed of rice.
Sushi Express (#01-K33/K34)
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Sushi Express (#01-K33/K34) is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, offering more than 60 types of sushi and an interactive dining experience. With plenty of kids-approved menu items, family dinners here are always easy and fun!
Par-broiled with a blowtorch, their Grilled Salmon Belly sushi is the perfect balance between fresh and grilled sushi. Their Caramelised Salmon sushi is flame-seared to perfection, adored for its melt-in-your-mouth texture!
Kids will love their Crab Salad Gunkan, made with shredded crab sticks, creamy mayonnaise, and tobiko (flying fish roe). Served “battleship-style” in a gunkan on rice, it is perfect as finger food. Their Tempura Ebi Handroll is also popular with kids for its crispy texture!
Yakiniku-GO (#B1-84B/84C)
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Yakiniku-GO (#B1-84B/84C) is for meat-eaters. Their signature Yakiniku-GO set comes with beef oyster blade steak, slices of beef short plate and beef tongue. All set meals come with rice, soup, and your choice of kimchi or salad.
With a large variety of ala-carte add-ons, you can build the meal of your dreams! Their Garlic Butter Prawns are succulent, juicy, and fresh, and are coated in a rich and fragrant garlic butter mixture.
Add a US Wagyu Striploin Steak to your order for more beefy goodness and upgrade your bowl of rice to the savoury and umami-rich Noritama Rice to match the meats!
Gokoku Japanese Bakery (#B1-51/52/65)
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Shopping for breakfast or an afternoon snack? Gokoku Japanese Bakery (#B1-51/52/65) from Kobe brings an abundance of variety. Their rich and mildly sweet Signature Hokkaido Red Bean Anpan is a fluffy bun generously filled with thick red bean paste, made from Hokkaido-grown azuki beans.
Their Mochi Mochi Cheese bun is stuffed with savoury cheese cubes and baked to golden-brown goodness. Best enjoyed warm, this bun is perfect for those who love all things cheesy! An extremely popular snack in Japan, their Melon Pan is covered with a thin, crunchy sugar crust on top of a soft, fluffy bun.
Done fuelling up with Japanese food? Explore more Japanese-themed picks at Parkway Parade here.
Peranakan and Local Heritage
For a taste of Singapore's heritage, Parkway Parade is home to authentic Peranakan dining and traditional Nonya kueh — perfect for families to share a piece of local culture.
Godmama Peranakan (#01-69A/K5/K6)
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Godmama Peranakan (#01-69A/K5/K6) offers authentic Nonya cuisine for every craving. Their signature Babi Assam features pork belly chunks simmered in a tangy tamarind sauce, with fried tofu and chillies. Peranakan food connoisseurs would love their Ayam Buah Keluak, a classic Nonya dish that pairs buah keluak (black candlenuts) with chicken, stewed in a delicious curry flavoured with blue ginger and turmeric.
Pair these with Nonya Chap Chye, a hearty bowl of veggies braised in a rich mushroom stock. To complete the meal, add some crispy pork and prawn Ngoh Hiang rolls that have a refreshing water chestnut crunch on the inside, or the beautiful and fragrant Nasi Ulam, a herb rice dish made with over ten ingredients! End the meal on a sweet note with Pulut Hitam Panna Cotta — a contemporary twist to a beloved dessert, you will love the silky coconut pudding served with rich black glutinous rice!
Bengawan Solo (#B1-78/79)
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Renowned local bakery and Nonya kueh specialist Bengawan Solo (#B1-78/79) has all the timeless Nonya treats. Their Lapis Sagu is the iconic rainbow-layered kueh, a nostalgic childhood staple for many. Their coconut-coated Ondeh Ondeh are scrumptious glutinous rice balls filled with a sweet and savoury gula melaka. A must-try item is their Kueh Salat, a creamy pandan-coconut custard served on glutinous rice. Soft, silky, and oh-so-coconutty, these traditional kuehs are great for parties and potlucks!
Madam Ang KK (#01-K1 & K41)
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Madam Ang KK (#01-K1 & K41) specialises in Ang Ku Kueh with a modern twist. While they have classic flavours like Mung Bean and Peanut, experience modern fillings like Gula Melaka Coconut, or even savoury ones like XO Scallop!
Southeast Asian Flavours Under One Roof
Spice lovers, this one is for you. Parkway Parade brings together Thai, Malaysian, and Southeast Asian favourites - from green curry to nasi lemak - all in one spot near Marine Parade MRT.
Sanook Kitchen (#01-17)
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If you are looking for authentic, Halal-certified, wallet-friendly Thai cuisine, look no further than Sanook Kitchen (#01-17). Dig into their signature Steamed Sea Bass with Chilli, Lime & Garlic, served steaming hot with a garlicky flavour that hits the spot for Thai food cravings.
Fan of the classics? Order the creamy and smooth Green Curry, or the Stir-Fried Basil Chicken cooked with aromatic holy basil and spicy bird’s eye chilli.
Cool off the spicy meal with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice, which pairs steamed glutinous rice with fresh and ripe mangoes, drizzled in sweet-and-salty coconut milk.
PappaRich (#01-35B)
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PappaRich (#01-35B) brings a spread of casual, Halal-certified, Malaysian cuisine. Their Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang & Sambal Prawns is a divine combination of Malaysian spice.
While you are here, enjoy the goodness of their Roti Canai with Curry Chicken which pairs flaky flatbread with aromatic curry sauce. Their Big Prawn Curry Laksa is also an all-time showstopper, featuring large prawns, fish cake, and tofu puffs in a flavourful coconut curry broth. Fun to eat and served with a sweet peanut sauce, kids will love their tender and juicy Chicken Satay skewers!
Nan Yang Dao (#01-17A)
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For the best authentic dishes across different regions of Malaysia, Nan Yang Dao (#01-17A) is the place to check out. Their Penang Fried Kuay Teow, KL Hokkien Mee, Assam Laksa and XO Carrot Cake are some of their best sellers!
Casual Bites: Kopi, Toast, and Everything in Between
Whether it is a quick breakfast, an afternoon coffee break, or a sweet snack on the go, Parkway Parade's casual cafés have a comforting mix of local kopi-toast classics and modern bakery favourites.
Ya Kun Cafe (#01-14B)
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A Singaporean breakfast classic, the Crispy Kaya Toast paired with Soft Boiled Eggs and an aromatic cup of Kopi or Teh from Ya Kun Cafe (#01-14B) is an icon on its own.
Fun Toast (#02-K3)
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Fun Toast (#02-K3) is another place to go if you are looking for nostalgic local breakfast. Their sweet Honey Butter French Toast is best contrasted with savoury Chee Cheong Fun and Siew Mai! Traditional drinks like the refreshing Red Cane Leaf drink, and rich Gula Melaka Coffee make the perfect match. Looking for something stronger to jumpstart your morning? Their Hor Ka Sai combines black coffee, milo, and condensed milk to bring you a sweet, caffeinated punch!
Paris Baguette (#01-K3 & K43)
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For French-inspired pastries, check out Paris Baguette’s (#01-K3 & K43) Crunchy Choco Cheese Tart, which has a rich chocolate cream cheese filling with crunchy chocolate balls. Their Tuna & Tartar Croissant Sandwich is the perfect all-in-one meal with rich tuna filling, fresh vegetables and a hard-boiled egg packed in a buttery croissant!
Their Best Ever Garlic Bread is a satisfying Korean street food that combines cream cheese with a buttery garlic spread. Pair it with their Matcha Espresso Latte, which blends a shot of bold espresso with earthy ceremonial matcha.
Tim Hortons (#01-02 & K42)
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Grab a Maple Sea Salt Donut at Tim Hortons (#01-02 & K42) for the ultimate salty-sweet treat, and pair it with their bestselling Belgian Chocolate Iced Cappuccino — a fusion of espresso with rich Belgian chocolate topped with whipped cream. Alternatively, their Classic Egg Mayo & Cheese Bagel is a breakfast for champions, offering cheesy, savoury, and long lasting energy all day!
Sweet Endings: Ice-cream, Cakes, and More
No meal is complete without dessert. From Japanese cakes and homegrown pancakes to artisanal Italian gelato, Parkway Parade's dessert spots are the perfect way to round off a day at the mall.
Chateraise (#03-30B)
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The best thing to end off your day is a sweet treat and Chateraise (#03-30B) brings a feast for all sweet tooths. Their Double Fantasy Rich Chocolate Cream Puff combines chocolate cream and a chocolate ganache in a choux pastry puff, creating luxury in every bite. For authentic Japanese desserts, check out their Uji Matcha Mille Crepe Cake, which has layers of matcha cream between delicate layers of crepe, and Fresh Cream Dorayaki, which has rich Hokkaido cream and red bean paste sandwiched between two fluffy pancakes.
Munchi Pancakes (#03-30C)
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Munchi Pancakes (#03-30C) is a modernised, homegrown pancake shop. Besides the classic Peanut Min Jiang Kueh, they also carry modern flavours like Biscoff, Thai Milk Tea, Earl Grey, and Matcha. Customise your pancake with charcoal or green tea batter to make it fancy!
Yeah Gelato (#01-K38)
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Craving ice cream? With plenty of gluten-free options, Yeah Gelato (#01-K38) from China provides freshly churned, low-sugar and low-fat gelato. Their Pistachio Gelato is one of their bestselling flavour, with a generous number of crushed pistachios in every serving.
Their signature Premium Rice Gelato blends a light milk flavour with actual rice grains, and contains small, chewy, roasted rice in every serving. Fan favourites include a refreshing Hawthorn flavour, and the rich, luxurious Durian flavour!
Venchi (#01-07/08)
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Venchi (#01-07/08) is a premier Italian chocolatier, offering both a range of gourmet chocolates and artisanal gelato. Be spoiled for choice with classic gelato flavours like Tiramisu, Stracciatella (made with fresh milk and dark chocolate), and Gianduiotto (made with 75% dark chocolate and Piedmont hazelnut paste). While you are here, snag confectionery chocolate delights like the Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Bar, Cremino Pistachio, and Chocoviar 75%.
Still got a sweet tooth? Check out more of the best desserts and cafes at Parkway Parade here.
Whether you are meeting up with friends or having dinner with the whole family, Parkway Parade has an impressive range of cuisines all under one roof!
Located near Marine Parade MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line, savour the fresh flavours of delicate sushi, spicy Southeast Asian cuisines, nostalgic local classics, or hearty Hakka cuisine at Parkway Parade. Ready to feast your way from China to Japan? Visit Parkway Parade’s store directory here.