SINGAPORE is famous as a foodie destination, and in Terminal 3 it's now got the perfect entree point.

There's something that will satisfy every hungry passenger and thirsty traveller.

Those seeking comfort in the familiar will be happy to know there are fast food chains such as Popeyes and McDonalds, and java joints such as Coffee Club.

Prima Taste

And culinary adventure seekers will have their plates full, thanks to a slew of exciting new restaurants.

LifeStyle checks in on the chow.

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Inside the departure-transit mall (restricted area beyond Immigration)

1 Post Bar

This chic 24-hour watering hole is an outpost of the original bar at Singapore's luxurious The Fullerton Hotel. It sports a honey-coloured onyx counter and plush sofas, where you can lounge around sipping on signature cocktails such as the Mojito ($19). High-fliers can splurge on a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Vintage champagne ($1,018). The snack menu includes oak-smoked salmon croissants ($25) and roasted pumpkin soup ($12).

2 Tiger Champions Bar

The first Tiger Beer branded bar in an airport. Half a pint of the draft beer costs just $7 here, almost 20 per cent cheaper than in town. There are also eight other types of beers available in bottles or cans, including Heineken and Stella Artois. Finish off your cold beer with some deep-fried spring rolls ($7) or calamari ($12).

Mochi Creamery

3 Mochi Creamery

The jewel-toned ice cream-filled mochi, or sweetened rice balls, ($2 a piece) sold at this new store in Changi Airport are imported from Japan and come in 20 different flavours. Classics include green tea and red bean, while the more adventurous can opt for chocolate espresso and tiramisu. Perfect for a quick, controlled dose of sugar rush.

4 Guylian Belgium Chocolate Cafe

Soothe frazzled nerves by visiting the first Guylian chocolate cafe outside Belgium and drinking a cup of ginger-infused hot chocolate ($7). Or opt for a pick-me-up in the form of a praline cream liqueur special in which house-blended coffee is served with a shot glass of liqueur ($14). There's also a selection of chocolates for sale, with flavours such as butterscotch and dark chocolate brownie ($1.60 a piece).


5 Il Lido Wine & Tapas Lounge

Expect nothing less than finely executed tapas (small, savoury Mediterranean dishes) from this outlet run by local Italian fine-dining restaurant Il Lido. Besides tapas offerings such as foie gras terrine with apples and balsamic ($14) and bresaola with parmigiano cheese ($12), sandwiches like Parma ham with mozzarella cheese ($10) are available. Wash them down with a glass of wine ($9 to $30) from a selection of 48 types.

Guylian Chocolate Cafe

6 Prima Taste

Still hankering for local favourites such as Hainanese chicken rice ($6) and Teochew fish porridge ($6)? Appease your craving here at the first Prima Taste outlet at Changi Airport. Meal kits, which come with all the necessary condiments for whipping up dishes such as mee siam ($4.30) and Singapore curry ($4.90), are also available and will make a perfect gift to take to homesick Singaporeans overseas.

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Public Areas

1 Dian Xiao Er Chinese Restaurant

Tuck into homely traditional Chinese fare at the restaurant's first outlet at Changi Airport. Specialities include herbal roast duck ($10.80), silver cod fish in soy sauce ($23.80) and poached spinach with century and salted eggs ($9.80).

2 Secret Recipe

The smorgasbord of offerings ranging from Irish lamb stew ($15.90) to Thai tom yam kung ($12.50) promise to placate the fussiest of tastebuds at the chain restaurant's first airport outlet. End your meal with a chocolate banana or slice of marble cheesecake ($4.90).

3 Crystal Jade Shanghai Restaurant

You don't have to fly to Shanghai to try its delicacies when popular favourites are available here. This outlet boasts exclusive dishes not available at other branches, such as stewed pork with black vinegar ($12) and steamed beancurd with prawn and shrimp roe ($16.80).

4 Ya Kun Kaya Toast

If you didn't have time to stop for breakfast before rushing to the airport, you can fill up here on feel-good kaya toast ($1.70) and soft-boiled eggs ($1.30 for two).

This is the coffee shop's first outlet at Changi Airport

Top photo:Sip cocktails or sparkling $1,018 champagne at Post Bar, a 24-hour watering hole run by The Fullerton Hotel.

ST Photos: Mugilan Rajasegeran

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