Ultimate Guide to Food & Activities Near MRT Stations in Singapore

🏙️ Discover the Cheapest and Yummiest Food & Fun things to Do Near Every MRT Station in Singapore [ Perfect for parents]

Hi! I'm a local dad and I compiled this guide to help active parents who are looking for free kid friendly places, free open spaces, playgrounds or to enjoy a drink or meal together with their young ones without going crazy over Google maps.

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🍗 Fried Chicken Master @ Suntec City – Taiwanese-Style Fried Chicken Done Right

Hailing from Taiwan, Fried Chicken Master is a fast-casual joint famous for crispy chicken cutlets marinated with 12 secret spices — juicy, flavourful, and addictive. Tucked inside Suntec City’s Tower 3, it’s a no-fuss pitstop perfect for shoppers, students, or families craving something crunchy.

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Food

🍃 Gink‑Go Café – Nature-Friendly Snack Bar at MacRitchie Reservoir

Nestled at the park’s Amenities Centre (right next to the Paddle Lodge and carpark), Gink‑Go is the ideal pit stop for hikers and paddlers to refuel and relax amid the forest and reservoir views.

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Food

🌲 MacRitchie Reservoir Park & Nature Trails – Singapore’s Historic Reservoir Retreat

Straddling the green heart of Singapore, MacRitchie offers forested trails, boardwalk views, wildlife spotting, and nature-themed activities—ideal for joggers, hikers, families, and outdoor lovers.

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Open Space

🍵 Tang Tea House – Super Affordable Halal Chinese Cuisine at Marina Square

Enjoy authentic halal-certified Chinese dishes, dim sum, and zi char in a comfortable and family-friendly setting right in the heart of Marina Square.

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Food

🌊 Water Cycle – Mesmerising Water Wheel at One Raffles Link

This eye-catching kinetic art piece is situated in the open-air plaza above CityLink Mall, between One Raffles Link and Esplanade MRT. A symbolic “water cycle” installation that blends motion, Feng Shui principles, and architectural flair.

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Experiential

🧀 Hay Dairies – Singapore’s Only Goat Farm Experience

Tucked away in Lim Chu Kang, Hay Dairies is a family-run farm offering hands‑on interaction with over 800 goats, a daily milking session, and fresh goat milk products right from the source.

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Experiential

🚴 Jog & Ride Route @ Dakota MRT – Riverside Loop with a Breakfast Finish

Starting from Dakota MRT, this loop combines scenic park connectors, cool river breeze, and the satisfying end-goal of Old Airport Road Food Centre. Whether you're on foot or two wheels, this route is perfect for short fitness bursts or chill weekend rides.

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Open Space

🔧 Open My Factory: Eng Hup Shipping | Bee Sin Shipyard – Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Shipyard

Join a guided tour into one of Singapore’s oldest family-run shipyards—see the nuts and bolts of vessel repair, fabrication, and maritime engineering up close.

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Experiential

PSA Alongside Viewing Deck – Watch Giant Cargo Ships Up Close in Pasir Panjang

Tucked inside the Pasir Panjang Terminal, the PSA Alongside Viewing Deck gives a rare, close-up look at the world’s busiest shipping lanes. See giant cranes in motion, massive container ships docking, and the quiet choreography of global trade in action.

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Open Space

✨ Kada @ Maxwell – Heritage Lifestyle Hub with Singapore’s Oldest Electric Lift

Housed in a beautifully restored 101‑year‑old building (formerly St Andrew’s Mission Hospital), Kada is a four‑storey lifestyle haven blending cafes, wellness, co‑living, art spaces—and a heritage elevator that’s a major draw for IG shots and nostalgia lovers.

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Experiential

Food

Urban Jungle Village @ Pan Pacific Orchard – Indoorsers’ Kidtopia with Seven Play Zones

Located within the award-winning Pan Pacific Orchard hotel on Orchard Road (Forest Terrace, 23 floors of lush greenery), Urban Jungle Village offers a vibrant and educational indoor playground right beside the hotel’s tropical poolscape.

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Mall Playgrounds

Hip Kids Club Playground @ Forum – Fun & Active Play for Kids [$5 Entry]

Located within Forum The Shopping Mall at Orchard Road, Hip Kids Club Playground offers a vibrant and safe indoor play area designed for children to enjoy active, creative play. It’s a perfect spot for families looking for an energetic break amid the city buzz.

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🏙️ Discover the Cheapest and Yummiest Food & Fun things to Do Near Every MRT Station in Singapore

Welcome to your ultimate guide to food and things to do near MRT stations in Singapore — whether you're commuting, exploring, or just hungry for something new.

I built this directory because Google Maps can’t show everything you need in one sweep. I want to pick a single area and see every option—playgrounds, creative kids’ corners, and budget-friendly eats—at a glance. If your day look like mine (one adventurous parent, one energetic kid, and a spouse who joins during weekends), you’ll love it: move, cool down indoors while the little one creates, then wrap up with an affordable drink or meal—all in one curated list.

From hidden hawker gems in heartland neighbourhoods to Instagram-worthy cafes near the city’s busiest interchanges, this directory helps you uncover what’s worth eating and doing — all just steps from the MRT.

🚇 Search by Station 📍 Instant directions & maps 🍜 Food categories: hawker, halal, vegan, late night, brunch 🎯 Activity picks: date spots, kids-friendly places, night markets, fitness, nature