We ain’t ever getting older—but we do get hungry.
Show of hands—who’s heading to Singapore for The Chainsmokers concert?!
Wow, looks like quite a few of you are going! With an evening packed with music, energy, and unforgettable vibes, there’s one thing you definitely don’t want to forget: food. That’s right—before the beats drop, make sure your stomach’s not empty. If you’re still figuring out where to eat before The Chainsmokers concert in Singapore, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re making a last-minute trip or already have your outfit ready, the last thing you want is to go into an EDM-fueled night running low on energy. So today, we’re highlighting some top spots to grab a bite before heading to the concert—so you can go from full stomach to full send.
Song Fa BKT @ ESR Bizpark
Located at #01-38, 6 Changi Business Park Ave 1, North Tower, ESR BizPark, is a well-known and loved bak kut the chain that is placed conveniently closed towards EXPO MRT and offers some tasty delights. With its interiors featuring a warm, vintage ‘Old Nanyang’ design, its hungry patrons can find themselves enjoying their signature dishes such as their Teochew-style peppery clear soup with tender pork ribs. The dish offers mild flavours for first-timers while still satisfying bak kut teh lovers with its richness.
The restaurant also provides unlimited soup refills for its customers which is great to have right after you’re done with your heavy bak kut teh meal. Other pork dishes you can choose from are their premium loin ribs, pig organs such as kidney, liver, and stomach, mee sua, and fried dough sticks. The prices here start from as low as 5 Singapore dollars like their braised chicken feet and goes up to 14 dollars such as their prime spare ribs soup.
Nong Geng Ji @ Changi City Point
If what you’re looking for while in Singapore is some good Hunan cuisine spot, then Nong Geng Ji might just be the place to eat before The Chainsmokers show. Nong Geng Ji is part of a renowned China-based brand that has over 100 outlets and brings a traditional spice-forward recipe to Singapore. The outlet over at Changi also has a warm, inviting space with its spacious dining area and cozy lighting that goes with its contemporary-rustic vibe. Now, unto their dishes. Its guests can choose from a wide variety of meaty meals that is sure to leave a spicy-aftertaste on their tongues. Some of the dish worth noting are like their Stir‑Fried Pork with Abalone & Chili that goes for 27 Singapore dollars up to 28 and has tender pork leg slices, baby abalone, and native Hunan green chillies wok‑seared to deliver smoky spice served under a burner.
If you’re craving for fish, then you can go for their signature Grass Fish Fillet with Chilli, priced from 25-26 Singapore dollars. It offers a chewy, tender fish fillets in tangy pickled chilli sauce and is available in spicy or milder versions. They also serve beef dishes like their Stir‑Fried Beef with Fried Chilli which has sliced beef wok-fried with imported Hunan dried chillies that is also spicy. Based off what we’ve been saying, if you’re someone who loves their spicy food and wishes to dine somewhere for a hearty meal before an eventful concert, do give this place a try.
The White Tiffin @ Changi City Point
Looking for a spot to dig in to some Malaysian flavours right before you hop in to some EDM music? Located in Changi City Point, The White Tiffin has a 1960s nostalgia style attached to it while evoking a strong sense of childhood home-cooking. Be it that you’re dining here alone or with a group of friends, its bright, airy space is perfect for both group meals or solo dining. As we said before, their menu consists of some childhood home-cooking such as their nyonya laksa, mee siam, beef rendang, babi pongteh, and black vinegar pork. All cooked with a Peranakan twist mixed into it.
Another one of their signature dishes would be their Blue-Pea Nasi Lemak that starts from 8 Singapore dollars from their basic serve while the more indulgent version of the food with seabass goes for 16 Singapore dollars. If you’re looking to really fill up your tummy with the Blue-Pea Nasi Lemak, we’d recommend going for their lobster gratin, priced at 22 Singapore dollars or their XXL lobster platter, priced at 49 Singapore dollars. If the heat is killing you and you wish to cool down before the show, they also serve Cendol ice cream to cool you down while delivering a sweet taste to your mouth.
Sakunthala’s @ ESR
Sakunthala’s is a certified halal Indian fusion restaurant located in Changi Business Park that also serves Indian-Chinese fusion meals. With its menu also containing staple North and South Indian cuisines, it is well-known for its biryani, fish head curry, dosai, pepper mutton, and ghee thosai. If you happen to be rushing on time because the concert is about to start, then the restaurant also offers fast food options in case you need a quick bite. Sakunthala is known to be reliable for its filling and quick Indian lunch as said by many.
The prices they charge here is also quite affordable with their Rava Thosai priced at 5.60 Singapore dollars. As said before, their quick bites like their Egg Prata goes for 3-4 Singapore dollars while their Cheese and Tandoori Prata is around 7-8 Singapore dollars. Sakunthala’s at ESR BizPark offers a rich variety at mid‑range prices—affordable thosais and prata for light eats, satisfying set meals, hearty fish curries, and snacks for sharing.
MarketPlace @ Expo
Last on our list is a vibrant, hawker-style, food and beverages centre located conveniently at Singapore Expo. Marketplace has 27 separate food stalls that has a mix of local and international taste. The hawker centre also has a chill-out bar that has craft beers and cocktails for those who are looking to spice up their experience before heading over to The Chainsmokers concert. Some of the cuisines that awaits people here are international ones like their Filipino roast pork, Thai cuisines such as salt-baked fish, and Lechon platter.
While for the more local choices are like their boat noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, and lok lok sticks. The pricing for the food here is also quite affordable with each person looking to probably spend around 10-15 Singapore dollars. Needless to say, if you’re a Malaysian who’s always facing a dilemma of what to eat, this hawker-styled F&B centre might be your first stop before jamming into EDM heavy music as you let loose towards the music.
If we’re going down tonight, then we go down full. Have a blast at the concert!
You’ve reached the end of the article! Congrats!! With The Chainsmokers concert being this weekend and how some Malaysians are heading towards their concert, we thought we’d suggest some hot-spots for those looking to properly fill their tummies before going for the concert. Especially if you’ve planned this trip last minute and is searching for places that are near to dine at Expo. We not only hope that the article has been helpful towards you but also wishing you an amazing time this weekend at their concert. May you jam to your favourite tunes from them fully and have a safe trip towards Singapore, too. Till next time! Take it easy.
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