Sunshine Plaza is an ulu building with both commercial and residential units that is located near Bras Basah MRT Station. While there is generally nothing much to do there, many who work or study nearby flock to Sunshine Plaza during meal hours as the place is home to a few popular eateries.
If you have not been to Sunshine Plaza, drop by the mall next time when you are hanging out in the Dhoby Ghaut area—the unassuming building may have more dining options than you think!
Here is our guide to 9 Hidden Eateries and Restaurants In Sunshine Plaza even locals never knew about.
District Sushi is a Japanese joint that serves up delicious Japanese fare at wallet-friendly prices. Their stellar Bara Chirashi Don, which is priced at an unbelievable S$13 per bowl (no GST and service charge), is stacked high with generous cubes of fresh marinated fish and is one of their most frequently ordered items.
Besides that, the casual eatery also has a range of sashimi, nigiri sushi and a la carte sides that are mostly below S$15.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-15, Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Nearest Station: Bencoolen
This low-key Japanese eatery is where one can find affordable Japanese food in town. If you are on a budget, Ichi Tei serves simple and flavourful meals below S$14. We thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Set which comes with a small portion of potato salad and miso soup.
Otherwise, Ichi Tei also has other options such as Curry Rice, Udon, Udon Curry and some of the basic side dishes.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-52 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 9139 1746
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 8pm
Sun & PH: Closed
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
A popular hang out for students who are studying in the area, Merely Ice Cream is an inviting place with bright cheerful colours splashed across its door front.
The insides are entirely different, as the owner has made full use of wooden furniture and clean white walls to give off a soothing vibe. Merely’s ice cream are homemade and they use natural ingredients such as nuts and fruits as toppings.
#01-13 Sunshine Plaza
Tel: +65 6238 0890
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#4 PARKLANE ZHA YUN TUN MEE HOUSE
Do not underestimate this modest eatery for it is one of the busiest food places in Sunshine Plaza. Obviously what you need to try at Parklane Zha Yun Ten Mee House is their signature wanton mee.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-53/85 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 6835 9212
Daily: 9.30am - 9pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#5 PEPPER JADE THAI VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
This modern restaurant serves up vegan Thai food in the likes of Claypot Tom Yam Soup, Pomelo Salad and a very interesting dish called Son-In-Law Eggs which is actually crafted out from yam and pumpkin to look like real eggs.
With such creative minds working behind this restaurant, it does give us a different perspective on vegan food!
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-28-19/20 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 6337 7030
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Weekends & PH: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#6 TENG BESPOKE VEGETARIAN DINING
TENG is all about Japanese vegetarian food and its table settings are good for communal dining. Expect to see tempura, grilled skewers and Salmon Avocado Sushi on their menu—all without real meat of course.
They also offer set meals such as Unagi Don, Tonkatsu and Paper Claypot.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-50 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 6337 7050
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#7 THAI GOLD FOOD
Thai Gold Food’s menu has popular Thai dishes like Mango Salad, Thai Fish Cake, Pineapple Fried Rice, Phat Thai, and Green Curry. Most of the items are reasonably priced below $10 for the small portion.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-14/22 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 6883 1575
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#8 THE BIG CHEESE
The Big Cheese at Sunshine Plaza specialises in Mac & Cheese. The signature The Big Cheese (S$7.90) comes with truffle flavoured mac & cheese and pulled beef topped with gruyere cheese. Otherwise, you can choose from a wide range of ingredients and build your own Mac & Cheese (S$5.90).
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-59 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tue to Sun: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#9 VICTOR’S KITCHEN
Even if you have not been to Sunshine Plaza, there is a high chance you would have heard of Victor’s Kitchen which offers Hong Kong style dim sum.
The prices of the dim sum here are around S$3-4 per basket. While they are not extraordinary, people come to Victor’s Kitchen for the down-to-earth atmosphere.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-49 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 9838 2851
Tue to Sun: 10.30am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah
#10 ZENSO
If you can’t decide between Thai or Japanese cuisine for your next meal, you get the best of both worlds at ZENSO. Signature dishes there include Yam Pla Meuk (spicy squid salad), Tom Yam Seafood and ZENSO fried rice.
91 Bencoolen Street
#01-16 Sunshine Plaza
Tel: +65 6884 9660
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah