About Ion Orchard Food Opera
Tucked on the upper levels of ION Orchard, Food Opera is a bright, air‑conditioned food hall that reimagines hawker culture for the Orchard shopping crowd. Think kopitiam-style favourites and Pan-Asian street food served in a convenient mall setting — perfect for shoppers, office workers and tourists looking for reliable local makan on the go.
The atmosphere is lively but orderly: long communal tables, families with kids, the CBD lunch crowd on weekdays and groups of friends sampling different stalls on weekends. While it’s not a traditional hawker centre by the HDB blocks, it channels the same mix-and-match energy — stalls specialise in laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow and fusion small plates. It’s a solid option for kopitiam breakfast, quick weekday lunches, casual weekend dinners and late-afternoon tea runs after a day on Orchard Road.
Locals treat it as a convenient stop when they’re shopping at Orchard — easy access from Orchard MRT and plenty of seating mean it’s popular with shoppers and families. Expect QR-code menus at some counters, cashless payments widely accepted, and a mix of halal-certified and vegetarian-friendly stalls. For a more authentic hawker experience, visit off-peak or early evening to avoid the busy lunch rush.
Signature Dishes
- Laksa (spicy coconut laksa with prawns)
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Char kway teow
- Nasi lemak with sambal and ayam goreng
- Salted egg yolk chicken bites
- Bubble tea and kopi toast sets
Opening Hours
- Mon–Sun: 10:00am–10:00pm
