Plaza Singapura sits right on top of Dhoby Ghaut, so you never really plan to eat here. You just end up here. Between an errand and a train, on a day when lunch has to happen somewhere in Singapore.
Over the past year, we’ve eaten our way through this mall more times than we can count. Some meals we forgot by the next morning. A few we still think about. What follows isn’t every healthy food option in the building. It’s the ten we’d actually go back to, and we’re honest about which ones earn the word “healthy” and which just let you order well.
Everything below is a short indoor walk from the station. Bring a light jacket for the aircon.
For those interested in plant-based options, check out our guide to the best vegetarian dining in Singapore for more wholesome choices.
| Name of Restaurant | Price Range | Signature Dish |
|---|---|---|
| PaperBakes | Budget-friendly to mid-range | Boneless Chicken Thigh Craft Meal |
| Café&Meal MUJI | Mid-range | 2-Deli or 3-Deli Set |
| Stuff’d | Budget-friendly | Chicken Daily Bowl |
| HEYBO | Budget-friendly to mid-range | Muscle Beach Grain Bowl |
| GyoGyo | Mid-range | White Miso Grilled Mero Set |
| BIZEN Wagyu & Salad Bar | Pricey | Petite Round Steak with Salad Buffet |
| Five Guys | Mid-range | Classic Cheeseburger |
| Nando’s | Mid-range | Grilled Chicken Tenders |
| Randy Indulgence Açaí Bar | Budget-friendly | Açaí Power Smoothie |
| Mr Bean | Budget-friendly | Hainanese Chicken Porridge |
| WOK HEY | Budget-friendly | Fresh Ramen with Grilled Chicken |
1. PaperBakes: Healthy Food Plaza Singapura's Cleanest Pick
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 3–4 minutes indoors
Price: Budget-friendly to mid-range
This is the one that fits the brief cleanest. PaperBakes cooks its chicken and fish in parchment paper, locking in flavour and keeping the protein moist without a slick of oil underneath. No added MSG, natural ingredients throughout, and you build the plate yourself with a base, a protein, and wholesome vegetables.
We usually go for the Boneless Chicken Thigh Craft Meal at around S$14.80, though the Fresh Catch Asian Sea Bass at about S$18.80 is worth it on a slower day. The quinoa Asian slaw is quietly the best thing here, and we’d tell you to pick it over plain rice every time. There are tofu-chickpea wraps too if you’re skipping meat. It’s a satisfying meal that doesn’t leave you sluggish.
Honest bit: it’s not always consistent. Once our sea bass came a touch overcooked, and the seating is cramped enough that we often just take it away. Flavour and freshness, though, are reliably good, and portions are generous enough for a proper lunch.
Best for: Solo lunches, gym-goers, anyone wanting protein plus vegetables without a heavy meal.
Avoid if: You want to linger. Seats are limited.
Insider tip: Build a Craft Meal rather than ordering a fixed dish. One protein, a lighter base, two vegetable toppings. That’s the sweet spot.
2. Café&Meal MUJI: A Plaza Singapura Outlet Worth the Visit
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 2–3 minutes
Price: Mid-range
MUJI’s café is built around simple, seasonal cooking, and it shows on the tray. You pick your own deli dishes rather than ordering one big plate, which means you control the balance. Roasted butternut squash, kelp with beancurd skin, sesame-crusted salmon, roasted cauliflower with chicken; the spread changes and rewards a slow look.
A 2-Deli or 3-Deli Set runs roughly S$14.80 to S$20.80, usually with 16-grain rice and fragrant soup. It’s the kind of wholesome, clean food that sits well in your body. Served fresh each day, the dishes are colourful and light without tasting like diet food. Our honest gripe is value. Portions can feel modest for what you pay, and midday it gets noisy enough that a quiet table is worth hunting for.
We’d go slightly after the office lunch rush, when the room quietens. Locals who are fans of Japanese-style portion control love this place, and it’s easy to see why once you’ve had a tray here.
Best for: A calm solo meal, vegetable-forward lunches, Japanese-style portions.
Avoid if: You want large portions or a cheap plate.
Insider tip: Choose the 16-grain rice over white, then use your deli picks for one protein and two vegetable dishes instead of stacking rich hot items.
3. Stuff'd: Go-To Budget Bowl at Plaza Singapura
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 1–2 minutes indoors
Price: Budget-friendly
Stuff’d is where we go when time and money are both tight. Grilled marinated chicken, vegetables, grains, all in a bowl or wrap you assemble yourself. It’s the easiest way in the mall to keep a meal simple and still feel decent afterward. Think of it as your go-to for a fast, balanced plate at the basement level.
The Chicken Daily Bowl at around S$10.80 is the everyday order; the Smoked Salmon Daily Bowl at about S$11.60 is the small upgrade. A Chicken Kebab is around S$8.30 if you just need something quick. Load the vegetables first, add grilled protein, go easy on the creamy sauces, and you’ve got a properly satisfying meal. Toppings matter here, so choose wisely.
It’s counter service at the stores level, so no table fussing. Now and then a topping goes missing from the order, which is the main thing to watch. Still, for friends grabbing a casual bite before a show or a session at the gym, this is a solid, wholesome option.
Best for: Budget lunches, takeaway, students, anyone tracking protein.
Avoid if: You want table service or a sit-down feel.
Insider tip: The Daily Bowl balances more easily than the quesadilla. Vegetables first, then protein, then a light hand with the sauce.
4. HEYBO: Chicken Rice Done Right at Dhoby Ghaut Xchange
Nearest MRT: You’re already inside Dhoby Ghaut station
Price: Budget-friendly to mid-range
HEYBO sits just outside the mall proper in Dhoby Ghaut Xchange, but it’s connected through the station and too good to leave off. This is one of the few genuinely health-first spots on the list, and it’s where you’ll find proper grain bowls and wholesome, fragrant combinations that go way beyond your standard chicken rice. The sous-vide chicken here is tender, delicate, and nothing like the oily versions you’d find elsewhere.
Muscle Beach at around S$14.50 is the one we come back to: quinoa, sous-vide chicken breast, broccoli, carrots, avocado, seeds. The Kampong Table and Gochu-pop, both about S$14.20, are solid too, and Build Your Power Plate at S$15.90 lets you go fully custom. Portions are generous, and on a training day this one actually fills you. It’s a satisfying meal with real protein that keeps you going.
The catch: chicken has occasionally arrived a little burnt, and vegetables can be uneven. Worth it for the sheer control you get over your ingredients and macros.
Best for: Macro-conscious diners, protein-focused lunches, proper grain bowls.
Avoid if: You want traditional Singaporean or restaurant-style food.
Insider tip: Their online ordering shows ingredient nutrition info, which is genuinely handy if you like to compare macros while you build.
5. GyoGyo: Tamoya Udon's Grilled Fish Neighbour Worth Knowing
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 4–5 minutes
Price: Mid-range
Now we shift into restaurants that aren’t strictly health concepts but make it easy to eat well. While Tamoya Udon draws its own crowd nearby, GyoGyo is our pick when we want grilled seafood over fried anything. Fish comes shioyaki, in Saikyo miso, or foil-grilled, so you’re getting clean protein and natural flavour without the batter.
The White Miso Grilled Mero Set is the standout, the fish tender and the miso landing sweet against savoury. Sets sit around S$20 to S$30, which feels fair for the quality. The meal comes served with rice and soup, making it a complete and satisfying plate. The room has a warm, casual feel, and the rating locally is high for good reason.
One honest warning: service speed swings. We once waited about 35 minutes on a quiet evening for no clear reason. If lunch is rushed, factor that in and head early to avoid the wait.
Best for: Seafood lovers, families, grilled protein with rice and soup.
Avoid if: You need a guaranteed quick lunch during busy hours.
Insider tip: Stick to a grilled-fish set rather than tempura or a richer donburi if the healthy angle is why you came.
6. BIZEN Wagyu & Salad Bar: A Co Chung-Level Experience in Plaza Singapura
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 4 minutes
Price: Pricey
BIZEN pairs Japanese Wagyu with an unlimited Super Salad Buffet, and that buffet is the reason it’s here. Every main includes access to garden greens, prepared salads, vegetables, fragrant soup, sushi, and fruit. You can lean the whole meal toward vegetables and still enjoy your steak. Think of it as the kind of considered, ingredient-led dining that Co Chung fans will appreciate, just in a Japanese steakhouse setting.
If you’re eating with health in mind, the leaner petite round steak from around S$20.50 is the sensible order; premium cuts climb past S$50 fast. The meat is tender, each bite rich but not heavy, and the service is attentive. We’ve filled up on the salad bar more than once before the steak even arrived. Pair a leaner cut with a plate of vegetables and you’ve built a genuinely wholesome restaurant meal.
Doneness can be a little inconsistent, and some may find the buffet spread smaller than expected. Still, for a protein-forward sit-down meal, it delivers.
Best for: Protein-focused meals, dates, groups with mixed appetites.
Avoid if: You want a low-cost healthy lunch.
Insider tip: It’s tucked near the end of Level 3, easy to miss. Ask for a table nearer the windows for better light and a quieter corner.
7. Five Guys: Plaza Singapura Outlet for a Smarter Burger Order
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 3–4 minutes
Price: Mid-range
Five Guys sits at Plaza Singapura and has built a dedicated fan base among locals who love a proper cheeseburger. It isn’t a health restaurant, and nobody would claim otherwise. But if you’re going to have a burger, this is where thoughtful ordering makes a difference. The guys behind the counter are easy to chat with about what goes into each item, and the ingredients are straightforward.
A classic cheeseburger pairs well with a lighter side instead of the full fries and milkshakes combo, and the extensive topping options mean you can build a flavour-forward bite without going overboard. The bread is soft, the patty juicy and fragrant from the grill, and the smoky finish on the meat is the reason so many locals are fans. Note that portions are large, so a Little Burger with a side salad is often enough.
We’d still lean toward the grilled options elsewhere on this list for a genuinely wholesome meal. But if friends vote for Five Guys, you can absolutely enjoy it with a little intention.
Best for: Burger fans, casual group meals, and those who enjoy an indulgent treat without completely throwing out balance.
Avoid if: You’re strictly limiting fat, salt, or calories.
Insider tip: Skip the milkshakes and pair your burger with water. You’ll feel the difference after, especially if you’re heading back to a workout.
8. Nando's: Go-To Flame-Grilled Chicken at Plaza Singapura
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 3–4 minutes
Price: Mid-range
Nando’s earns its place because flame-grilled chicken is one of the simplest high-protein mains in the mall that isn’t deep-fried. The chicken marinates for at least 24 hours and grills to order, giving it a fragrant, smoky quality that makes each bite feel earned. You get to choose your own sides, which is where smart ordering comes in.
Grilled Chicken Tenders with two sides runs around S$16.90. Pair it with vegetable sides rather than the heavier fries, and you’ve got a genuinely balanced and satisfying meal. The chicken is consistently tender and well-seasoned; even on a busy visit, our order came out quickly. It’s a go-to for halal diners and groups where not everyone wants a salad bowl.
Two honest notes: the sides can feel small, and the whole experience leans on sauces and marinades, so it’s not the pick if you’re watching sodium closely.
Best for: High-protein meals, groups, halal diners.
Avoid if: You’re strictly limiting salt.
Insider tip: Get grilled chicken with vegetable sides and add PERi-PERi sauce yourself at the table, rather than letting the kitchen drown it during cooking.
9. Randy Indulgence Açaí Bar and Mr Bean: Nanjing Impressions of Light Eating
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 1–4 minutes
Price: Budget-friendly
Two spots here, because they occupy the same space in our rotation: quick, lighter food when a full restaurant meal isn’t what the day calls for. Like stumbling onto something simple and good in Nanjing, these two leave a quiet impression.
Randy Indulgence does açaí bowls, smoothies, and build-your-own combinations, making it a perfect post-workout stop or a light bite when a full plate feels like too much. The Açaí Power Smoothie is around S$8.40, and the build-your-own bowls give you real topping freedom. The trap is turning a fruit bowl into a dessert with sweet jelly, sauces, and biscuits piled on top. Keep it clean and it’s genuinely good.
Mr Bean, meanwhile, is the soy-based staple in the basement at B2-29. Soya milk, beancurd, fragrant porridge, and a few soy snacks. The Hainanese Chicken Porridge is around S$6.60, classic beancurd about S$3. Nothing fancy, just wholesome and easy on the wallet. Come around 9.30am for freshly hot pancakes.
Best for: Post-workout snacks, breakfast, light afternoon meals, budget options.
Avoid if: You want a substantial sit-down restaurant experience.
Insider tip: At Randy, build your own bowl and lean on fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter instead of sweet spreads. At Mr Bean, go early.
10. WOK HEY and Co Chung: More Posts from the Best Plaza Singapura Stores
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, about 1 minute
Price: Budget-friendly
WOK HEY closes the list as a customization pick rather than a dedicated health restaurant. It’s fast wok cooking, hot and full of that smoky, fragrant aroma that draws a steady stream of locals at the basement stores every day. Order thoughtfully and you can build a reasonably balanced meal here.
Fresh Ramen with Grilled Chicken is around S$9.90, and Fresh Udon with Seasoned Prawns about S$10.90. The move here is the brown-rice version with lean protein and vegetable add-ons. The Brussels sprouts are genuinely good, and the smoky wok flavour ties every bite together. Dishes can run oily, and meat portions sometimes feel small for the price, so go in with clear expectations.
If you enjoy this kind of honest, photo-free, no-frills eating, Co Chung nearby deserves a look too. A straightforward Chinese food option where the cooking is simple and the portions are wholesome.
Best for: Fast takeaway, shoppers wanting something hot instead of a cold salad.
Avoid if: Your idea of healthy needs low-oil, minimally seasoned cooking.
Insider tip: Brown rice, lean protein, extra vegetables. That combination is what makes WOK HEY belong on this list at all.
Before You Go: More Posts on Healthy Food at Plaza Singapura
Ten places, and no two of them eat the same. Some earn the word healthy outright, like PaperBakes, MUJI, Stuff’d, and HEYBO. A few, like GyoGyo, BIZEN, and Nando’s, simply let you order well if you pay attention. And the lighter picks, from Randy’s açaí bowls to a warm cup of Mr Bean porridge, are the quiet, satisfying options on days when a full meal isn’t the goal.
You don’t need to try them all at once. Next time you find yourself surfacing from Dhoby Ghaut with an hour to spare, pick the one that matches the day you’re having. A grain bowl before a workout, a quiet MUJI tray after the rush, a fragrant bowl of chicken rice-adjacent comfort at HEYBO.
Go with an open mind, order with a little intention, and you’ll eat better here than the mall setting might suggest. That’s usually enough. For more posts, guides, and honest restaurant finds across Singapore, visit Healthy Food Guide.
