With the sheer amount of amenities popping up in the northeast region of Singapore, you’d think that those who’ve secured BTOs on the purple line have struck the lottery. From Woodleigh Mall to Sengkang Grand Mall, North-Easties don’t have to travel far at all to shop for their necessities or to quell their rumbling stomachs.
Now, even the far end of Punggol cannot be considered ulu, because the brand new Punggol Coast Mall has just opened to the public earlier this March. Although some of its tenants are still in the midst of setting up shop, we went down to take a peek at what’s already up and running; here’s what you can expect to find at this breezy new mall.
Punggol Coast Mall is located right above the new Punggol Coast MRT station, which is the very last station on the North-East line. As such, the most convenient way of getting here is to take the MRT, but you can also hop on bus no. 84W which departs from Punggol Temporary Bus Interchange and alight at the Punggol Coast Station bus stop (stop ID: 65729).
For those driving in, unfortunately, there’s no parking at Punggol Coast Mall, but you can park your vehicles nearby at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Punggol campus’ carpark. The campus is connected to the mall, so walking over is super convenient. Below is a table of the parking rates at SIT’s carpark:
| Vehicle type | Period | Parking rates |
| Cars (15 min grace period) | Mon-Fri, 6am-5.59pm | $1.09/30 minutes |
| Mon-Fri, 6pm-5.59am | $2.73/entry | |
| Sat-Sun & PH, all day | $2.73/entry | |
| Motorcycle (no grace period) | Mon-Sun & PH, all day | $1.09/entry |
If you’re wondering what stores are already open in Punggol Coast Mall, here’s a handy directory. Those marked in red are stores that have yet to be opened as of our visit on 20th March 2025.
| Level | Store type | Store name |
| Level 1 outdoor area | F&B | Fun Toast |
| Hokkaido-Ya | ||
| Sushi Tei | ||
| Starbucks | ||
| Din Tai Fung | ||
| Jollibee | ||
| Toast Box | ||
| Retail | Watsons | |
| Level 1 air-conditioned indoor area | F&B | Café & Meal MUJI |
| Koi Thé | ||
| Subway | ||
| Hockhua Tonic | ||
| LeNu Chef Wai’s Noodle Bar | ||
| Paradise Classic | ||
| Sukiya | ||
| Retail | Clippers | |
| Coldwear | ||
| Lenskart | ||
| MUJI | ||
| Myeongdong Hair Studio | ||
| Owndays | ||
| Singtel | ||
| Skechers | ||
| Smoovee Skin | ||
| The Green Party | ||
| Vivan & Sean | ||
| Flower Matters | ||
| Minmed Clinic | ||
| Skin Momo | ||
| Specs Smith | ||
| Unity | ||
| Valu$ | ||
| Wan To Play Ocean Fantasy | ||
| Level 2 | F&B | Astons Specialities |
| Burger King | ||
| Ha-Jun Korean | ||
| Luckin Coffee | ||
| Mr. Coconut | ||
| Nayana Restaurant | ||
| Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks | ||
| Sushi-GO | ||
| The Better Scoop | ||
| White Cloud Cafe | ||
| Ya Kun Kaya Toast | ||
| Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea | ||
| Grains & Co. x Kopifellas | ||
| Paradise Hotpot | ||
| Punggol Coast Hawker Centre | ||
| Playmade | ||
| Retail | Daiso | |
| Q & M Dental |
What to expect at Punggol Coast Mall?
Our trip to Punggol Coast Mall began with a stop at the swanky new Punggol Coast MRT station. Although it has quickly lost its status as Singapore’s newest MRT station – that title has gone to Hume MRT station – it’s still pretty cool in its own right, literally.
For starters, we noticed that the station was huge, and equipped with fans instead of air conditioners despite being located underground. Surprisingly, we didn’t find it stuffy at all; perhaps because of the station’s high ceiling. We then made our way to Punggol Coast Mall, which you can access via both Exits 1 and 2 from Punggol Coast MRT station.
Take exit 2 to your right, and you’ll be greeted with giant steps to rest on right outside the entrance of the MRT station. Past these steps, a sprawling plaza welcomes visitors, reminiscent of the one in Sengkang Grand Mall. Much like its predecessor, Punggol Coast Mall takes on an open-air concept, so certain shops on Level 1 and the entirety of Level 2 are technically located outdoors.
Don’t worry, the majority of the mall is still sheltered; in fact, we visited on a rainy weekday afternoon and we didn’t find it hard to keep dry while navigating the mall. Back to the plaza, it’ll play host to events from time to time.
A robotics showcase was being held here a couple days back, and we saw staff setting up a bunch of workshop booths for their upcoming Wonderlab event. On the edges of the plaza, there are more steps to take a breather at, and for more seats, there are benches scattered around the plaza so there’s no shortage of spots to eat your takeaway meals.
Speaking of which, you’ve currently got quite a variety of food choices at your fingertips at Punggol Coast Mall, with even more to come in the approaching months.
You’ve got Western fare at Astons Specialties, Korean delicacies at Ha-Jun Korean, as well as Japanese bites at Hokkaido-Ya. In particular, Sushi-GO, a sushi restaurant on Level 2, caught our eye, as we witnessed customers being served at their seats by adorable robots which travel on rails.
Image credit: Eatbook
Some upcoming stores to further whet your appetite include the fan favourite Din Tai Fung, a Paradise Hotpot outlet, as well as Jollibee to fix fast food cravings. The corporate crowd can also pick up breakfast before heading to work at Ya Kun Kaya Toast and Fun Toast.
Caffeine addicts, head to the ever popular Luckin Coffee to get your daily brews, and for those who prefer to fuel up on BBT, there’s Playmade that’s opening soon to quench your thirst. Do swing by White Cloud Cafe too; it’s a quaint establishment with hearty cafe bites like Mentaiko Sweet Prawns Pasta ($22.90) and drinks such as Passionfruit Earl Grey Tea ($6.90).
For even more F&B options, just wait till the Punggol Coast hawker Centre opens up later this year, as it’s projected to house at least 40 hawker stalls and 680 seats.
We also saw some lengthy escalators that bring visitors to the red link bridges which connect to the SIT campus, but they don’t seem to be in service just yet.
Level 2 is where you’ll most likely bump into the crowds of students from the nearby SIT campus. But, if you’re not scrambling to go to class, the view of their new campus buildings is a sight to take in, and perhaps a stroll along here will help keep the post-lunch nap at bay.
Daiso is also located on this floor, so if you ever need to shop for storage boxes to keep everything organised or exotic Japanese snacks and drinks to taste-test, you know where to head to.
Nearby, you can also get a good view of a tiered water installation from Level 2. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of long-tailed macaques splashing about to beat the Singapore heat.
Of course, we Singaporeans know all too well about the furnace that is the Little Red Dot, so duck into the air-conditioned part of Punggol Coast Mall down on Level 1. By the way, Exit 1 of the MRT station leads directly here.
The discounted sweet treats include Burnt Cheesecake ($8.90), Hojicha Biscoff Castella ($8.90), and Lemon Yuzu Tart ($10.90) amongst others.
Inside, there are more eateries to dine and grab refreshments at such as Subway, Koi Thé, and Sukiya, which is slated to open soon. There’s also Café & Meal MUJI to consider, who’re having a 50% off desserts promotion when you add a drink to your Deli set (from $14.80).
There are also apparel stores to hit up in this part of the mall. For footwear, Skechers is already welcoming customers, and MUJI has quite an impressive selection of clothes and accessories too. There’s even Coldwear, a shop that specialises in selling winterwear, in case you’re jetting off somewhere freezing in the coming months.
Other future openings to look forward to in this air-conditioned haven include a nifty Valu$ shop, a Minmed clinic, and even an indoor playground for little ones called Wan To Play Ocean Fantasy.
Although it’s indeed quite a small mall, we’re sure North-Easties ain’t complaining one bit about the opening of Punggol Coast Mall. The question now is when those in newer estates can expect to get a similar outbreak of new malls. Yes, we hear you loud and clear Tengah residents, your time will come soon. Hopefully.
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Photography by Andrea Wong.
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