Punggol Coast Mall at Punggol Coast MRT
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 Punggol Coast Mall has just opened to the public earlier this March. From a sushi restaurant with robo-waiters to a sprawling open-air mall to wind down at, we took a trip down the North-East Line to take a peek; here’s what you can expect to find at this breezy new mall.
Punggol Coast Mall is located right above the 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 Bus Interchange and alight at the Punggol Coast Station bus stop (stop ID: 65729).
For those driving or riding in, below are the parking rates for Punggol Coast Mall:
| 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 |
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 kid-friendly robotics showcase was being held here on our visit, and just recently, the space was converted into a free outdoor cinema that screened local films to commemorate SG60. 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 don’t need to worry about what to eat in Punggol Coast Mall, because you’ve got quite a variety of food choices at your fingertips.
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
Other restaurants at Punggol East Coast Mall 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. For familiar Western grub, ASTONS Specialities is also here. They’re even having an ongoing promo till the 31st December 2025 for students to enjoy $2 off and a free soft drink with every main purchased, while everyone else can upgrade their meals to include a bowl of mushroom soup plus a drink for just $5.
The corporate crowd can pick up breakfast before heading to work at Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Toast Box, 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 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, head up to the recently opened Punggol Coast Hawker Centre. The 576-seater food centre houses 40 stalls, so there’s bound to be something that suits your palete.
We also saw some lengthy escalators that bring visitors to the red link bridges which connect to the SIT campus, providing easy access to the mall for students.
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. In particular, consider dropping by Café & Meal MUJI; their Deli sets (from $14.80) are just the thing if you’re particularly famished.
There are also apparel stores to hit up in this part of the mall. For footwear, Skechers is the go-to store to visit, and MUJI has quite an impressive selection of clothes and accessories too. There’s even Coldwear, a shop that specialises in selling winterwear, in case you’re jetting off somewhere freezing in the coming months.
Other establishments that you might want to check out in this air-conditioned haven include a nifty Valu$ shop, a Minmed clinic, and even an indoor playground for little ones called Wan To Play Ocean Fantasy. There are a couple of hair salons to keep your mane in check, namely Clippers Barber, k-cuts, and Myeongdong Hair Studio, while AM Pilates and Amore Fitness & Define have outlets on Level 2 of the mall to sculpt your dream bod.
Although it’s not quite a retail haven like bigger malls such as NEX and Waterway Point, 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.
Originally published on 21st March 2025. Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 21st August 2025.
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