Rail Mall along Upper Bukit Timah Road is about as close as you can get to a strip mall in Singapore. The various shops and restaurants at Rail Mall are laid out in a linear fashion, facing out towards the sometimes-busy road.
Here are somethings that you can do at Rail Mall.
Rail Mall Food: Restaurants & Dining
Rail Mall has quite a range of eateries & food options, catering to different budgets and tastes. It is a popular stop for late night suppers or early post-cycling breakfasts.
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Asian and Local Eateries at Rail Mall
The eateries at Rail Mall include local and Asian favourites include
EAT
Get your local traditional fare like minced meat noodles (‘bak chor mee’), fishball noodles and laksa at EAT. You can also enjoy finger foods such as fishcakes and traditional handmade ngoh hiang.
Green on Earth
Green on Earth is a vegetarian restaurant with the vision of providing vegetarian delicacies of top quality for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. They serve vegetarian Mala Xiang Guo & Zi Char dishes.
Hitoyoshi Yakiniku
Hitoyoshi Yakiniku is a traditional Japanese-styled barbeque, that offers carefully curated Wagyu beef cuts that transformed themselves into tender, mouthwatering meat after grilling them on our electric grill. Read our full review of Hitoyoshi Yakiniku.
Jew Kit Hainanese Chicken Rice (Coming Soon in November 2024)
Jew Kit Hainanese Chicken will be opening soon at Rail Mall.
Nam Kee Pau
Nam Kee Pau specialises in traditional handmade pau from the authentic traditional recipe of the famous Nam Kee Pau in Johor Bahru in Malaysia. At Nam Kee Pau, you can also get “mee hoon kuay” or “ke kou mian” as well as the glutinous rice chicken and “siew mai”.
Rangooli Restaurant
Rangooli offers authentic North Indian cuisine. The restuarnat also provides South Indian breakfast menu on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.
Springleaf Prata Place
Enjoy the classic pratas along with some interesting variations. You can also get other dishes like briyani at Springleaf.
Sunnychoice
Sunnychoice is a cafe serving healthier vegetarian/vegan meals without garlic, onion, leek, eggs & dairy. Their signature dish is the Thunder Tea Brown Rice (Hakka Lei Cha).
Toast Box
Toast Box is known for their Nanyang coffee and toast but you can also enjoy local dishes such as laksa here.
Yi Qian Hong Kong Cafe
Yi Qian Hong Kong Cafe offers iconic HK dishes from dim sum to wanton noodles. Read our full review of Yi Qian Hong Kong Cafe.
Yuba Hut
This Japanese fast casual dining restaurant provides a broad range of traditional and fusion Japanese cuisine. Enjoy maki rolls, donburi, rice bowls, fresh sashimi and their signature Aburi style dishes at Rail Mall.
Western Food at Rail Mall
For those who are craving western food, there are a number of Rail Mall food options that cater to this palette.
Acqua e Farina
Those looking for home-made pasta, Italian pizzas, cakes and pastries can enjoy them here. Savour their homemade stuffed pasta, which includes ravioli, tortellini and tortelli, and end the meal on a sweet note with a wide assortment of mouthwatering sweet treats from panna cotta, creme brule and tiramisu cup desserts to Pavlova cakes.
BLooiE’s Roadhouse
BLooiE’s Roadhouse is a long-time neighbourhood watering hole that offers drinks and also has a food menu.
Cellarbration
Cellarbration is destination where you can get a larges selection of wine, spirits and beers.
Fish & Co.
Enjoy fish and chips at this casual, family restaurant. It also serves fresh seafood in a pan.
Guzman y Gomez
Guzman y Gomez is a Mexican-inspired fast-food chain where you can enjoy tacos, burritos and even beers on tap.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Get your fried chicken fix at this fast-food chain.
Sixteen Ounces
Sixteen Ounces was born out of a thirst for a proper craft beer bar and bistro in the Western part of Singapore.
Starbucks
Starbucks offers coffee along with various light bites.
SUBWAY
SUBWAY offers foot long and 6-inch sandwiches, made on freshly baked bread and prepared with a wide assortment of meats, cheeses, vegetables and toppings.
The Cat Cafe
In addition to the rescued cats that call it home, The Cat Cafe also offers freshly brewed coffee, tea and freshly baked pastries.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (currently under renovation)
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers coffee along with various light bites.
The Straits Wine Company
The Straits Wine Company specialises in boutique, artisanal wines from around the world, and bespoke tastings.
Grocery Shopping
Cold Storage occupies one end of Rail Mall, providing a convenient place to pick up groceries.
Sunny Choice is not only a vegetarian / vegan cafe but it also has organic products available for sale.
The Cat Café
The Cat Café is home to a menagerie of rescued cats. If you are craving feline companionship, this may be the place for you to get a brew and some purr-time too. The outlet at The Rail Mall also offers art jamming sessions too.
Find out more about cat cafes in Singapore.
Snap a Picture with the Rail Mall Murals
Rail Mall is home to several murals by accountant-turned-artist Yip Yew Chong. These nostalgic murals throwback to a time when the trains used to run past Rail Mall.
There are scenes of kampung life. And, a tiger hunt mural, a nod to the days gone by when tigers were are real threat in the area.
Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge
Just adjacent to the Rail Mall is the Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge. If you are looking for your next Instagram picture, take a walk up the steps to take the pic.
It is also a good starting point if you are planning to venture along the Rail Corridor (Central).
Visit the Playground
Venture beyond Rail Mall and you will find yourself in a neighbourhood park, the Fuyong Interim Park.
Here, you will find a small playground. It can be a good distraction for kids and a way for them to clock in some outdoor activity to their day.
Rail Mall
Where: 380 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 678040
Visit the Rail Mall website.
