The Food Market operates as a vibrant halal-certified food court concept with outlets strategically located across major shopping malls including Century Square, VivoCity, Westgate, NEX, and JEM. Every stall within The Food Market is either halal-certified or Muslim-owned, eliminating the guesswork for Muslim diners navigating typical mixed food courts.
The multi-cuisine approach spans Malay classics like Nasi Lemak, Chinese offerings such as Yong Tau Foo and mala hotpot, Indian Briyani, Western grills, Korean dishes, Arab cuisine, ayam penyet, satay, Padang food, and fish soup. This diversity under one halal-certified roof makes The Food Market particularly appealing for groups with varied preferences or families with different cravings.
Centrally located within shopping malls like Century Square at Level 3, the food courts provide convenient dining options for shoppers and office workers. While pricing sits above typical hawker centre rates, it remains more economical than standalone restaurants, positioning The Food Market as a middle-ground option.
Customer reviews are mixed, with ratings around 2.8 out of 5, suggesting variable quality across different stalls and outlets. However, the convenience of multiple halal options in premium mall locations continues to draw customers seeking reliable, certified dining.
Had noodles at monster mala stall. Only 4 small items wz maggi noodles and it cost $27.65!
The tast
Had noodles at the Monster Mala stall. Only 4 small items with Maggi noodles and it cost $27.65! The taste was average as it was too salty for me. Will give this stall a miss in the future.
Eileen Tan
Average tasting Malay food. A little over price for two set of lunch. The curry chicken lack the fla
Average tasting Malay food. A little overpriced for two sets of lunch. The curry chicken lacked flavour, but the tempeh was my favourite.
Kelvin Tan
Ordered a plate of Magic Pasta carbonara for kids and turned out to be a plate of plain pasta with n
Ordered a plate of Magic Pasta carbonara for the kids, and it turned out to be a plate of plain pasta with nothing else. There were no condiments, no meat, and no vegetables. It also tasted nothing like carbonara. I think this is considered cheating. Please look into this.
Heng Boon Hock
Centrally located on Level 3 of Century Square, this food court offers diverse halal options. From A
Centrally located on Level 3 of Century Square, this food court offers diverse halal options. From Arab cuisine to ayam penyet, satay, yong tau foo, mala hot pot, Indian cuisine, Padang, Western, Korean, to fish soup – a variety of culinary delights await. While not the most budget-friendly, it's more economical than dining at a restaurant. Don't forget to grab a refreshing drink from the stall at the front.
Isabelle
‼️‼️DO NOT EAT HERE ‼️‼️
If I could give 0 stars, I would. Very mid, bland food and I have tasted mo
‼️‼️DO NOT EAT HERE ‼️‼️
If I could give 0 stars, I would. The food is very mediocre and bland. I've tried most of the food from several stalls multiple times, and the taste remains the same. It's definitely not worth the price.
I once encountered very rude staff while trying to enjoy dinner with my family. I felt very sick after eating from the Western stall, so I couldn't finish my food. A cleaner then scolded me for not finishing it and continued to berate me even after I'd had enough. He still wouldn't back off.
I've had enough of the poor service and food quality. Go somewhere else if you want peace, good food, and a nice environment to enjoy a meal with your loved ones or by yourself.
Positive Reviews
Sook Ling Tan
Great to have a halal food court with a variety of food options.
It can get crowded during mealtime
Great to have a halal food court with a variety of food options. It can get crowded during mealtimes. I had Vietnamese food and it was good. I wish people could keep the tables clean as they eat. I was there at 11 am on a Friday morning and some tables were already slightly dirty.
Chong Liang
This halal food court has a few good stalls that attract tampines residents to the place. The wester
This halal food court has a few good stalls that attract Tampines residents. The western food, nasi padang, pepper hot plate, and fusion fried kuay teow are just a few to name. It's a spacious, clean food court with a cool ambience, perfect for chilling and dining in comfort. There's also a putu piring dessert stall for sweet lovers. It's a great place for family and friends to hang out for a meal. The variety could be stepped up with more affordable local Malay/Indonesian food options to attract seniors during off-peak times. Food to consider includes light local favourites like satay, roti john, Indian rojak, soto ayam, curry puffs, samosas, kueh mueh, mee rebus, gadoh gadoh, and chendol. As a food paradise, this place should showcase Muslim food and become a popular hub to attract tourists as well.
M. Yeo
saw quite a few poor reviews for some stalls here but the stall shami banana leaf selling indian cui
Saw quite a few poor reviews for some stalls here, but the Shami Banana Leaf stall selling Indian cuisine is delicious! Really enjoyed the naan with tandoori chicken.
Tabitha
Literally my favourite Yong Tau Foo place because: (1) wide variety of ingredients to choose from &
Literally my favourite Yong Tau Foo place because: (1) there's a wide variety of fresh ingredients to choose from. (2) The toppings and sauces offer great variety - soybeans, crispy fried shallots, both sweet and chili sauces are tasty! Plus spring onions, chili padi, sesame oil, pepper, etc. (3) There are 8 noodle types to choose from. If you opt for kway teow, bee hoon, or yellow noodles, you can even mix them. (4) It's affordable - $6 for 6 pieces plus noodle or rice. Very customisable!
The OG lemon punch is a standard drink option now at all Food Republic stores. It's pretty pricey at $3.60. A kind uncle (Johnny) made one without sugar for me upon request. He warned it might be sour and offered to add sugar later if I regretted it, but it was very tolerable for me.