Food guide: Where to eat and what to order at Jewel Changi Airport Singapore

From the Arteastiq Group comes Arteastiq DePatio, a European Bistro and Pizzeria concept. Serving modern dishes infused with creativity and passion by expert culinary professionals, guests can experience unexpected bold flavour combinations that’ll surprise tastebuds.

The dining sanctuary is primed for relaxation with plates to be shared with loved ones. Highlights include Pancetta Roast Pork Belly (a slab of savoury, juicy pork belly), Gemelli Parmigiana (traditional Italian cheese eggplant spaghetti), Al Taglio Pizza, and Flattened Potatoes.

Opening hours: Mondays to Thursdays – 12pm to 12am; Fridays and Saturdays – 11am to 12am; Sundays – 11am to 11pm.

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Hot Chocolate fans will want to make a beeline for Beanfolks by Lemuel Chocolate. Coining itself as “Singapore’s first specialty hot chocolate bar”, customers can customise their cuppa hot chocolate by choosing a rotating single-origin chocolate selection with various cocoa percentages.

This grab-and-go concept by Lemuel Chocolate also offers mocha made from beans supplied by Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR). Besides beverages, small bites like cookies, brownies, and Canelés are available.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 11am to 10pm.

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Unquestionably, one of Singapore’s most sought-after gelato spots has a store at Jewel Changi. The homegrown brand is famous for its freshly made thyme cones and botanical-inspired flavours like Spiced Pear and Strawberry basil.

One can identify the shop easily by its never-ending queue, who like to get their hands on refreshing scoops like White Chrysanthemum, Lychee Raspberry, and the chocolate-rich Midnight Gianduja.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 11am to 10pm.

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Halal-certified restaurant Elfuego by Collin’s is a European fine dining concept created by local food brand COLLINS. Making its debut at Jewel Changi, it serves classic European dishes using premium ingredients.

Elfuego®️’s open kitchen features a state-of-the-art Mibrasa oven at its heart. Expect surf and turf mains like beef steaks, baked Seabass, and pan-roasted Barramunddi to satisfy meat eaters alongside a curated selection of pasta. Notably, Elfuego®️ won the Best Halal Restaurant in the Halal Awards 2020 and 2022, Best Steak at the Halal Awards 2022 and RAS Epicurean Star Awards 2021 and 2022.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 10am to 10pm.

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Not heading to Taiwan any time soon? Taste authentic Taiwan cuisine with Taiwanese brand Fong Sheng Hao. Famed for its thick toasts with egg and pork patty, it also offers sweet alternatives like toast with condensed milk, kaya, and peanut butter.

If you’re on the hungry spectrum, go for mains like braised pork rice, Taiwanese popcorn chicken rice, or sesame oil chicken noodles.

Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays – 7:30am to 10pm; Saturdays and Sundays – 7:30am to 11pm

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Experience an open-space izakaya at Hitoyoshi Izakaya. Located at the top level of Jewel Changi, one can enjoy highballs and yakitori dishes with friends while taking in the greenery from the alfresco setting (still within the aircon dome, of course).

Savour familiar plates like the perfectly grilled Kushi Mori Yaki (pork with leeks), Tori Nanban, the chicken-based Tsukune Yakitori, fried rice, and fresh sashimi. A glass of hi-ball isn’t enough at the izakaya, so order a tower of Jim Beam Lychee highballs and share with your pals!

Opening hours: Sundays to Thursdays – 11:30am to 10pm; Fridays and Saturdays – 11:30am to 12am.

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Helmed by two Ipoh-born sisters, the traditional flavour of the Perak state can now be had in Singapore at Ipoh Town. From the aromatic Ipoh White Coffee to smooth-silky Ipoh Hor Fun, these representative dishes can be found under one roof without travelling North to Malaysia.

Egg tart enthusiasts can also find the flaky pastry from Choy Kee Bakery at the kopitiam (or coffee house), made in collaboration with the bakery. Dig into uncommon delights like the savoury Rendang Pie, Nasi Ayam Goreng Berempah, Curry Toast, and Fried Char Siew Bao.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 8am to 10pm.

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Food from Sarawak is more than just kolo mee and laksa. New entrant Kantin serves authentic Bornean-inspired cuisine from Sarawak, Borneo with a modern twist. This opening also marked it as Singapore’s first restaurant to offer Bornean cuisine. Notably, Kantin is conceived by the famed team behind Kantin at The Granary in Kuching, Sarawak.

With a tropical archipelago concept, savour signature dishes like the Headhunter Pansuh Set, a dish of chicken and wild vegetables cooked in bamboo tubes. There’s also the earthy herb-forward Rainforest Fried Rice and the grilled smokey sweet Sotong Bakar.

Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays – 10am to 11pm; Saturdays and Sundays – 10am to 12am.

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Known for their artisanal Japanese and French-inspired cakes and confectioneries, local patisseries Nesuto also offers Chocolate Bon Bons – which are the culmination of two years of intensive research and development. Expect flavours like Earl Grey & Bergamot, Smoked Dark Chocolate and Caramel, and Japanese Goma.

The warm autumn-inspired hue store will also emit a subtle unique roasted chestnut scent as diners dig into new signature cakes like Matcha Chestnut, Chocolate Orange and Chocolate Whiskey.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 11am to 9:30pm.

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NY Char Grill is a unique dining establishment that incorporates Korean and Japanese grilling techniques. Although styled like a New York restaurant interior-wise, you’ll find char grill stoves on selected tables. Served alongside the Char Grill meat sets are the complimentary unlimited appetisers (ala Korean banchan) with any order.

Diner can also choose their preferred wood type (additional costs apply) – applewood, cherry, pecan, hickory, and mesquite – to grill premium meat cuts like Beef Short Plate, skirt, prime ribs, and brisket.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 12pm to 10:30pm.

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Those who frequent Japan will recognise Royal Host. One of the country’s notable chain family restaurants will debut in Singapore in July 2024. Also the brand’s first directly operated overseas store, Royal Host Singapore will be a 90-seater across over 3,200 square feet.

As with it’s menu in Japan, Royal Host will also serve signature Japanese-style Western dishes (yōshoku) like pancakes and morning curry for breakfast, and hearty plates like doria and steaks later in the day.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 8am to 11pm.

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Those with a sweet tooth can grab this before their flight out to start the vacation on a delightful note. Co-founded by Masterchef Singapore Season One (2018) runner-up Genevieve Lee, Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery went from a humble home business (with a long waitlist of orders) to opening physical stores around Singapore, all thanks to its signature sourbombe.

Made with proofed and hand-rolled sourdough, this delectable yet tangy dessert is a flavoursome treat after deep-fried in coconut oil and generously stuffed with smooth, silky custard creams. Choose from six signature sourbombe flavours and three limited-edition ones that rotate quarterly.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 10am to 10pm.

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The Hainan Story features comforting Hainanese cuisine that Singaporeans love. This particular store at Jewel Changi, also known as The Hainan Story Chapter Two, offers exclusive concepts like 218 Hainanese Lor Mee and Ah Mai Kum Hainanese Chicken Rice Porridge alongside Hainanese Western favourites from Uncle Robert Western & BBQ.

Dig into hearty mains like Signature Hainanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie, Chapter 2 1980’s Hainanese Chicken Cutlet, and Ultimate Black Pork Cutlet Hainanese Lor Mee. End the meal with traditional sweet treats such as rich Cream Horns and British Hainanese Swiss Rolls.

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 8am to 10pm.

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Bringing appetising and authentic Latin American flavours to Jewel Changi is TONITO Latin American Kitchen. Gathering mouth-watering signature dishes from regions like Mexico, Peru, Cuba and Argentina, diners will be spoiled for choices when deciding their meal for the day.

Usual suspects like Mexican tacos stuffed with either chicken, pork, beef, or fish protein choices and quesadillas will certainly satisfy. But do try tasty stews like Sudado Pescado (Peruvian fish stew with barramundi, clam and white wine) and Feijoada (traditional Brazilian black bean stew with pork).

Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays – 11:30am to 10:30pm.

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Operated by bak kwa and pork floss brand Bee Cheng Hiang, Twenty Loaf Toasties serves localised versions of Sandos suitable for snacking if you’re feeling peckish. The grilled toasts are pressed freshly and made to order, so it’s ideal to have them pipping hot on the spot.

Expect the toasties to include bak kwa and pork floss. Signature items include the Cheesy Bakkwa Toasties and Truffle Mushroom Toasties (with pork floss). Craving for Avocado and toast? Try the Avocado Toasties variation which includes sweet pork floss too. Meat lovers will find satisfaction with the Rendang Chicken Toasties.

Opening hours: Sundays to Thursdays – 8am to 10pm; Fridays and Saturdays – 8am to 11pm.

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