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DIMENSIONS International College's top picks for eateries around our Kovan Campus

This week, we complete our food series with nearby food places around DIMENSIONSInternational College Kovan campus. Here are our top 5 picks for places that will definitely work up an appetite!

1. Nakhon Kitchen




Craving for authentic yet wallet-friendly Thai food? The head on down to Nakhon Kitchen, a no frills Thai restrarent that serves authentic, yet cheap Thai cuisine. Enjoy mouthwatering Thai classics such as Pineapple rice ($6), where sweet crunchy pork floss meets a perfectly fried fluffy chewy pineapple rice, or the amazingly addictive Tom Yam Soup ($6) with the option of either chicken or seafood. End your meal with a refreshing iced drink, of either iced lemon grass ($3) or for the ones with a sweet tooth, the traditional Thai iced tea ($3)


Address:  212 Hougang St 21, #01-341, 530212
Opening Hours: 12pm – 9.45pm (Closed Wednesdays)

2. Lola's Café


If you’re the mood for brunch or a satisfying fuss-free lunch, then we recommend Lola’s Café, a quiet little hangout spot that serves up breakfast food during the day. Be it Eggs Benedict ($15) or the traditional western style breakfast, ($15), Lola’s Café’s variety of brunch specials will be sure to whet your pallet. There is also a dinner menu which begins at 6pm, serving up bistro style meals such as Seafood Marinara ($14) and Duck L’orange ($16)

Address: 5 Simon Road
Opening Hours: Tue: 3pm – 11.30pm
                           Wed & Thu: 10am – 11.30pm
                           Fri to Sun: 10am – 12 Midnight

3. Yorijori Korean bbq and Chicken cuisine


Yorijori is a casual Korean restaurant located at Paya Lebar Kovan CC. Boasting authentic Korean cuisine at an affordable price. Apart from the chicken and vegetables, the soup bases & main ingredients including rice are imported from Korea. Even the tables are imported from Korea. The Spicy chicken ribs “Dak galbi” ($12) is one of their signature dishes, which is not only delicious, but also in great quantity which makes it great for sharing.

Address: 207 Hougang Street 21, Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club, Singapore 530207
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm | Sat – Sun: 11:30 am – 11:00 pm

4. Shokudo Japanese Coffee House


Fusing Japanese cuisine in a Western-style concept, Shokudo Japanese Coffee house has over 130 items on its menu. With fusion style selections like Hakodate Seafood Cheese Pizza($13.80) to their deep fried Crunchy Salmon Maki ($8.90), your taste buds will be thoroughly excited. For the truly hungry ones, try their signature Mount Fuji Curry Omu Rice ($16.80), a mountain of omelette rice topped with a thick beef patty drowned in a cheesy Japanese curry.

Address: Kovan Heartland Mall, 205 Heartland Mall, Hougang Street 21, #02-133/134/135
                Singapore 530205
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm

5. Ice Edge Café


Ice Edge Cafe is the place to be at Kovan if you’re looking for desserts. Famous for its handcrafted ice cream, Ice Edge café is set in a relaxed ambience, allowing one to drift away while enjoying its delectable handmade ice cream which includes Singaporean favourites such as Salted Egg Yolk and Mao Shan Wang Durian. Recently, Ice edge cafe has expanded its menu to include more savoury items menu that includes a fixed 1-for-1 weekday lunch item on their menu. So why not head over with a friend and enjoy tasty dishes such as their Pesto Cream chicken($17.90) or their Salmon Steak with Potato Gratin ($19.90) at a special rate of 2 for the price of one.

Address: 2 Kovan Rd, Singapore 548008
Opening Hours: 12pm – 12am 


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