Rail Mall along Upper Bukit Timah Road is about as close as you can get to a strip mall in Singapore. The various shops and restaurants at Rail Mall are laid out in a linear fashion, facing out towards the sometimes-busy road.
Here are somethings that you can do at Rail Mall.
Rail Mall Food: Restaurants & Dining
Rail Mall has quite a range of eateries & food options, catering to different budgets and tastes. It is a popular stop for late night suppers or early post-cycling breakfasts.
The eateries at Rail Mall include local and Asian favourites like:
- EAT,
- New Teck Kee Chicken Rice,
- Nam Kee Pau,
- Springleaf Prata,
- Yi Qian Hong Kong Cafe and
- Toast Box.
For those who are craving some western food, there are now several Rail Mall food options that cater to this palette. This includes:
- Fish & Co
- Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken (which opens till late).
- Guzman Y Gomez is also set to open at Rail Mall.
Other dining options at Rail Mall include Subway and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. BLooiE’s Roadhouse is a long-time neighbourhood watering hole.
You can also get Japanese-styled barbecue at Hitoyoshi Yakiniku.
Grocery Shopping
Cold Storage occupies one end of Rail Mall, providing a convenient place to pick up groceries.
Sunny Choice is not only a vegetarian / vegan cafe but it also has organic products available for sale.
The Cat Café
The Café Café is home to a menagerie of rescued cats. If you are craving feline companionship, this may be the place for you to get a brew and some purr-time too.
Snap a Picture with the Rail Mall Murals
Rail Mall is home to several murals by accountant-turned-artist Yip Yew Chong. These nostalgic murals throwback to a time when the trains used to run past Rail Mall.
There are scenes of kampung life. And, a tiger hunt mural, a nod to the days gone by when tigers were are real threat in the area.
Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge
Just adjacent to the Rail Mall is the Upper Bukit Timah Truss Bridge. If you are looking for your next Instagram picture, take a walk up the steps to take the pic.
It is also a good starting point if you are planning to venture along the Rail Corridor (Central).
Visit the Playground
Venture beyond Rail Mall and you will find yourself in a neighbourhood park, the Fuyong Interim Park.
Here, you will find a small playground. It can be a good distraction for kids and a way for them to clock in some outdoor activity to their day.
Rail Mall
Where: 380 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 678040
Visit the Rail Mall website.
