A vibrant, heritage-themed food court with both air-conditioned & outdoor seating. Offers a good mix of local & international options from about 14 stalls. Portions are ok & prices slightly steep, but expected for the city area. Some stalls open 24 hours, making it a rare late-night makan spot. A great place for a casual bite after browsing the complex’s bookstores & art spaces.

Shifu Food Court has recently reopened on 9th October 2024 in the Bras Basah Complex, revitalizing over two decades of culinary tradition since 2001 with a stunning S$350,000 renovation. This vibrant 498㎡ space accommodates up to 430 guests and is open 24/7, making it an ideal spot for night owls seeking late-night bites. The alfresco area evokes the charm of classic street stalls, featuring colorful furnishings, tropical planters, and fairy lights. Inside, heritage graphic art light boxes and LED neon signage create a nostalgic atmosphere, complemented by unique display shelves inspired by shophouse windows. Shifu boasts 14 stalls featuring the diversity of Singaporean flavors. Ah Gong KKM offers creative fusion instant noodles, including a must-try Spicy Prawn variant. The aptly named Thai Chef serves a delectable Pad Thai, while Okinawa Ramen is known for its signature tonkotsu broth and dishes like Karaage Soba. Chun Noodle Bar serves potentially the best wanton noodles, such as the Truffle Char Siu with Wanton Noodle (Dry) and Crispy Wanton with Truffle Mayo. Haru Haru Japanese presents flavorful Mentai donburi bowls with juicy pork, crispy chicken katsu, or flavorful chicken karaage. 👍🏻😋😋 For coffee lovers, Shifu Café, Heritage of Flavours, offers barista-style coffee for just S$2, making it a perfect pitstop for nearby office workers. Don’t miss Penang Island's authentic Malaysian street food, especially the indulgent Penang Cendol with Durian. 😍😍😍 Additionally, Shifu collaborates with students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts to feature murals of local landmarks, transforming the food court into an artistic canvas. To celebrate its grand launch, Shifu will offer promotions and 20% discounts for students, with free Wifi creating an inviting space for relaxation and study. Owner Richard Lee shares, “It’s a place where the old meets the new.” Stay tuned to Shifu’s social media for updates and experience this vibrant culinary hub—a unique celebration of heritage, flavors, and creativity! ❤️❤️

I visited this new outlet early one morning to avoid the reported crowds that swarmed this place as it is newly opened. There were only a handful of morning patrons who were there for breakfast. My fave stall that sold soup kway teow was no longer there but was replaced by the bak chor mee stall. I tried the pork porridge and found it tasty. For $4.50, there were about a few good slices of pork and tasted not salty which I liked. Maybe next time I will try the other stalls. Try walking to the 2 ends of the food court to see what's available. The birds were a nuisance still. The lights in the non-airconditioned seating area did not deter them. They seemed very conditioned as to how to fly in and around.

Tried the Japanese karaage and katsu Don. The chicken is my preferred... the sauce is really good. Sinfully delicious crispy chicken skin. My friend tried unagi and said it tastes great too. The roti prata is good as well, congee is good, and the groupa fish soup tastes good although a bit salty. After the renovation, it's very well ventilated with a good selection of foods. A bit pricey but expected in the city area... The coffee could be nicer with a different bean.

I had the traditional Laksa from one of the stalls at the food court. The name is “Ding Ji” stall. The aunt who makes the noodles very very rude. I paid with 10 note and the price is 5 dollars. The lady said she already gave me the changes but she didn’t. So I ask her do you want to check with the cctv? So then she rudely gave me the 5 dollars back. Then I do need the receipt because of business travel declaration. She didn’t not want to give me and she turned back and keep cleaning the dishes. But I keep waiting and said I want the receipt. She was yelling when gave me the receipt and said “GO” So that’s my experience the first day in Singapore.