You don’t need to do the math to know that there are many shopping malls in Singapore. But, it seems that a lot of us still can’t get enough. After all, rain or shine, they’re the perfect space to find yummy nosh and enjoy a bit of shopping.
For one reason or another, North-Easties are absolutely blessed when it comes to having malls to while away the hours on the weekends. One that’s frequented by residents of Buangkok and Sengkang is Sengkang Grand Mall, which sports an aesthetic interior and convenient location right above Buangkok MRT station.
As Sengkang Grand Mall is a CapitaLand mall, the loyalty programme is the CapitaStar rewards programme. It’s card-less and can be accessed through the CapitaStar app (App Store | Google Play). Members can earn STAR$ automatically when paying with a linked Mastercard, DBS/POSB card, or ShopBack Pay, which can be used to redeem KrisFlyer miles.
We all stan a trendy new mall along Orchard Road. But for the lot of us that reside in the heartlands, nothing gets us more thrilled than a mall that’s a stone’s throw away from home. North-Easties are in luck as Sengkang Grand Mall is one of the newest hangout spots in the ‘hood, easily accessible via MRT.
The mall is home to over 90 stores to explore, which includes an alley of enrichment centres, childcare centres, a community centre, and even a bus interchange. There’s also a hawker centre here to grab a quick and affordable bite.
If you’ve not swung by in a hot minute, you might be surprised to learn that the mall recently underwent a significant revamp and unveiled its new offerings in early August 2026. Some of the things you’ll notice right away are a slew of new stores, as well as a sheltered canopy linkway connecting directly from the mall to the MRT station.
The aforementioned new stores include Delibowl Express, Super Sushi, Happy Bites by Swee Heng, Fun Claw, and Snap Fitness Gym to clock in your workouts.
The family-friendly mall also has a kids’ playground in front of McDonald’s.
Expect an array of restaurants, bubble tea chains, and a high-tech supermarket to visit for your grocery runs. Here’s the lowdown:
Sukiya, a popular beef bowl chain from Japan.
Some of us visit shopping malls because we’re bored, but most of us head down because it’s meal time and our tummies are growling for good food. Whether you’re looking to dine in or dabao, Sengkang Grand Mall doesn’t disappoint when it comes to offering affordable nosh.
Collins, a crowd-favourite for affordable Western mains.
Some of the eateries that you can already visit include the Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya (#01-69) which serves affordable Gyudon from $4.90. You can also find the popular Collins (#01-20) here, with reasonably-priced Western fare.
During the rainy season, you can also defrost on cold nights at City Hotpot (#02-09), or slurp on a warm bowl of noodles at Le Shrimp Ramen (#01-81).
As for snack monsters, you’ll have plenty to feed your addictions with bubble tea stores like KOI (#B1-05), PlayMade (#01-67), and the newly opened Chagee (#01-47/48/49). For those still obsessed with Mr Coconut (#01-08), you can also find that here, alongside snack stalls like I Love Taimei (#01-09) and KAZO (#01-11).
Those are just the tip of the iceberg; there are plenty more familiar chain restaurants here, including IPPUDO, Sanook Kitchen, Sushi Express, and Ya Kun Kaya Toast at Sengkang Grand Mall.
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Not all of us can afford to splurge on a meal in a restaurant on a daily basis, so it’s a good thing there’s also the Buangkok Hawker Centre. Located on the 2nd floor of the mall, there are well over 30 stalls here and about 700 seats.
Char kway teow from Penang Alley.
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You’ll find familiar local staples like yong tau foo and chicken rice, as well as franchises from restaurants like Penang Alley (#02-K11) and Ming Chung Restaurant (#02-K06).
Don’t worry, you won’t be expected to fork out similar prices. Since it’s a hawker centre, you can easily get Penang-style char kway teow and white lor mee at reasonable prices from these respective stalls.
The hawker centre also has quite a number of light-bite options like fried chicken wings from Eng Kee Chicken Wings (#02-K13) and you tiao and curry puffs from Soya Bean You Tiao (#02-K43).
A “playground” for adults in its own right, supermarkets are where many of us can spend hours on end just wandering around. Down in the basement, you’ll be able to find the latest FairPrice Finest (#B1-14) with 13,400sqft of space filled with rows of organic and special dietary products, as well as themed corners.
Apart from your usual groceries, fans of Korean food can find a ready-to-eat section filled with Fresh Kimchi, as well as a variety of packed Pork, Chicken, and Beef Kimbap. Much like a street food stand in Korea, this corner also sells Eomuk Tang – Korean Fish Cake Soup – and Tteokbokki.
Don’t worry, you aren’t the only person who arrives at a supermarket for rice and leaves with potted plants. Aspiring chefs can find a shelf of healthy and pesticide-free potted herbs like basil and lemon balm, waiting to be taken home and incorporated into your next Masterchef dish.
But those aren’t the only plants you’ll find here. For last-minute gifts, swing by the florist section which is filled with affordable and fresh flower bundles. We even spotted large bouquets which you can surprise your other half with.
Image adapted from: FairPrice
Best of all, you can even make payments here using a Scan & Go payment system which allows you to scan your products and make payment online. There’s no longer a need to wait in line – a huge time-saver, especially if you’re grocery shopping during peak periods.
Since Sengkang Grand Mall is in the heartlands, you can expect a slew of enrichment centres on top of the usual host of retail shops you’d find in a typical heartland mall.
MindChamps PreSchool.
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Give kids a head start to their education by enrolling them in MindChamps PreSchool (#02-05), which has classes for little ones as young as 2 months. There are no math equations or even the alphabet at this stage, but the curriculum does include helping infants develop their sensory and motor skills.
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If they’re proving to be tiny geniuses, then maybe have them take a class or two at NK Robotics (#02-15). They run basic coding classes that’ll introduce kids to how programming languages work. Those more advanced will even be trained in Python, an in-demand skill for crypto jobs these days.
As they get older, you can send them to The Eton Academy (#02-02), Stalford Learning Centre (#02-02), or AGrader Learning Centre (#02-04). These provide tuition and enrichment classes for kids from the primary school level all the way up to junior college.
Getting to Sengkang Grand Mall is extremely convenient, especially if you live in the North-East. The most straightforward way of getting here is to take a train on the North-East Line and alight at Buangkok MRT station. Exit the station via Exit A, and you should arrive right at the doorstep of Sengkang Grand Mall.
Buangkok Bus Interchange.
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You can also opt to take the bus to get to the mall, as the mall is integrated with the Buangkok Bus Interchange, which opened in December 2024. Buses that stop at the interchange include buses no. 110, 114, 114A, 156, and 965. Otherwise, you can also choose to alight at the Buangkok Stn Exit A bus stop (stop ID: 67609); buses that stop here include buses no. 27, 43, 43e, 43M, 102, and 114.
Every driver knows car park rates can sometimes be more stressful than parallel parking. To give you a heads up on the rates at this mall, here are the prices you can expect:
The North-East is surely brimming with life with malls like Northshore Plaza I and II and the chic 3-storey Sengkang Grand Mall. The crowds were coming in hot when we visited on a weekday afternoon, so prepare for a bit of jostling if you’re coming during the weekends.
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Photography by John Lim.
Cover image adapted from: Eatbook
Originally published by Kezia Tan on 9th March 2023. Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 19th August 2026.
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