8 Makan Places in Lakeside That Makes a Journey to the West Worthwhile

Last Updated on 2020-02-14 , 8:23 pm

When we talk about food places in the West, all we can think about are places like Taman Jurong or Bukit Timah that are often too overrated or over-frequented that it does not pique people’s interest anymore – at least not for mine.

However, what we are often missing out on are hidden estates such as Lakeside that are home to countless of hidden food gems that make the place worth a visit – or as what we call it, A Journey To The West.

Other than all the condos and HDB flats that we see when we pass by the estate on the MRT, here are 8 makan places in Lakeside which prove that going there is better than travelling to Bedok for good orh lua.

You can even take the chance to visit JEM or Westgate after you are done with your meal!


1. Time Table Cafe

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Surprise, surprise! Lakeside, too has its very own cafe that dishes out palatable plates of pasta at only S$5.90 per plate which gives other ubiquitous cafes a good run for their money. The selection of food at the cafe may be limited, but Time Table Cafe is the epitome of quality over quantity. Coffee connoisseurs can also grab a decent cuppa while you are there! The selection of food at the cafe may be limited, but Time Table Cafe is the epitome of quality over quantity. Coffee connoisseurs can also grab a decent cuppa while you are there!

Address: BLK 456 Jurong West Street 41, #01-726, Singapore 640456

Opening Hours: Tues to Sun: 11am – 12am Closed on Mondays


2. Xiang Jiang Claypot Chicken Rice – CCMW Coffeeshop

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If you are ever in a dire need to satisfy your cravings for Claypot Rice, we suggest you hop on a train and travel down to Xiang Jiang Claypot Chicken Rice to do so. The Original Mixed Claypot Rice is prepared with Claypot ingredients like Chicken, Salted Fish and Chinese Sausage (Lup Cheong) and garnished with their signature black sauce. Together with the aromatic smoky and crusted rice and juicy fresh chicken chunks, this dish is bound to delight your taste buds.

Address: CCMW Coffeeshop 498 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 640498

Opening Hours: Tues to Sun: 8am – 2pm, 5pm – 9pm Closed on Mondays


3. He Jia Huan Ban Mian Mee Hoon Kuay – Coffee United Coffee Shop

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Most people flock to this unassuming stall for their dry Mee Hoon Kuay with addictive sweet and savory gravy that evenly coats every layer of Kueh. The bowl of handmade goodness is then topped with ingredients like minced and lean meat which gives you a bang for your buck at only S$3.50.

Address: Coffee United 496 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 640496

Opening Hours: Daily: 8:30am – 11am


4. Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee – Coffee United Coffee Shop

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Possibly one of the most underrated Prawn Mee stalls around.  At S$3, the Prawn Mee here is prepared in the dry variation, using a creative mixture of thin bee hoon and yellow egg noodles with generous portions of seafood. Another point worth noting is definitely the combination of  vicious prawn stock gravy and sambal chilli that makes for a satisfying meal.

Address: Coffee United 496 Jurong West Street 41 Singapore 640496

Opening Hours: Daily: 8:30am – 11am


5. Lo Hei Wan Ton Noodle – Meet Up @ 494

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Not your average Wan Ton Noodles, but Wan Ton noodles with 62-degree sous vide eggs, crispy roasted pork, caramelized char siew and a piping bowl of wanton. The Lo Hei Wan Ton Noodles is served with the ingredients above placed on a large platter for sharing between 6-8 people. Who needs Tze Char when we can find Lo Hei Wan Ton Noodles?

Address: Meet Up @ 494 494 Jurong West Street 41, #01-138  Singapore 640494


6. Dry Mee Pok – 505 Market & Food Centre

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The Dry Mee Pok at 505 Market & Food Centre brings Mee Pok to a whole new level with their well-balanced gravy, ladened with fragrant and crispy pork lard. At S$3, the Mee Pok also comes with a bowl of full fish balls – giving you the best of both worlds.

Address: 505 Market & Food Centre 505 Jurong West Street 52 Singapore 640505


7. Chee Cheong Fun, Yam Cake & Cuttlefish Porridge – 505 Market & Food Centre

Nothing more comforting than indulging in a hearty Cantonese-style breakfast! The Chee Cheong Fun at 505 Market & Food Centre has been crowned as one of the most sought-after dishes at this food centre, drizzled with sweet sauce and light soya sauce that makes the perfect breakfast for champs. Patrons can also opt for their exceptional cuttlefish porridge and yam cakes set to whet your appetites in the morning.

Address: 505 Market & Food Centre 505 Jurong West Street 52 Singapore 640505


8. Hainanese Chicken with Plain Porridge – 505 Market & Food Centre

Walk through the entire 505 Market & Food Centre, and you will see tables filled with plates of Hainanese Chicken and Plain Porridge. The stall gives a unique take from the usual chicken porridge by serving Hainanese Chicken and bowls of plain congee separately – which looks unassuming at first but tastes splendid.

Address: 505 Market & Food Centre 505 Jurong West Street 52 Singapore 640505