Punggol Coast Mall: Full Store Directory And What To Expect

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Punggol Coast Mall opened progressively from March 2025 with over 120 stores, connected directly to Punggol Coast MRT station on the North East Line. A separate hawker centre, Punggol Coast Hawker Centre, opened nearby on 25 July 2025 with 40 stalls, including two names recognised by the Michelin Guide.

This guide covers what is confirmed to be there, what the space actually looks like, and what to expect if you have not been yet.

What Stores Are Actually At Punggol Coast Mall?

The confirmed tenant list spans daily essentials, dining and lifestyle brands. Daiso, Muji and Harvey Norman anchor the retail side, according to property portal 99.co’s coverage of the announcement, while the dining line-up includes Din Tai Fung, Sushi-GO, Paradise Hotpot, Jollibee and Ya Kun Kaya Toast.

Newer, smaller names round out the food and beverage mix, including White Cloud Cafe for all-day breakfast and Nayana K-Pop Restaurant, according to a food guide compiled by SethLui. More than 20 of the confirmed 120-plus stores are food and beverage outlets specifically.

What Does Punggol Coast Mall Actually Look Like?

The mall is split into two distinct sections. An open-air community plaza connects directly to the MRT station and hosts performances and pop-up bazaars, while a separate air-conditioned indoor section houses most of the retail stores, according to a site visit documented by Little Day Out.

The open-air design is intentional rather than a cost-cutting measure. It ties into the Punggol Digital District’s broader push for energy efficiency, and individual stores inside still run their own air-conditioning regardless of the plaza’s open layout.

Here is a quick reference for what to expect across the site.

The hawker centre next door deserves its own mention. It seats over 600 people and includes South Buona Vista Braised Duck, a stall with a 50-year history that had closed in 2024 before reopening here, according to Time Out Singapore’s coverage of the launch. Two other stalls, Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee and Hock Hai Curry Chicken, carry Michelin Bib Gourmand and Michelin Selected recognition respectively.

If you are exploring the wider Punggol area beyond just the mall, our coverage of Singapore’s changing neighbourhoods tracks similar developments as they open.

Is Punggol Coast Mall Worth The Trip If You Don’t Live Nearby?

Here is the honest answer. Punggol sits at the northeastern tip of the island, and getting there from most other parts of Singapore takes a genuine commute, generally 40 minutes or more by MRT from the central business district. If you are not already in the area, the mall alone is unlikely to justify the trip on its own.

Pair it with the Punggol Digital District and the waterfront park nearby, and the visit adds up to a fuller day out rather than a single mall stop. The mall is also directly linked to the Singapore Institute of Technology campus by a pedestrianised walkway, so it doubles as a practical dining option for students and staff rather than purely a leisure destination.

Punggol itself has been positioned as one of Singapore’s fastest-growing residential towns for a few years now, built around waterfront views and car-lite planning. The mall is really the missing retail piece for a district that already had the housing and the park connectors in place.

A genuine caveat is also worth naming. Some sections of the mall were still finishing touch-ups even after opening, with certain areas cordoned off for ongoing work according to visitor reports from March 2025. If a specific store is your main reason for visiting, it is worth checking its opening status online before making the trip.

For more updates on Singapore’s latest, newest malls and neighbourhoods, browse our Lifestyle section for ongoing coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punggol Coast Mall fully open now? Most of the confirmed 120-plus stores have opened progressively since March 2025, though it is worth checking specific store pages online, since a handful of tenants and sections took longer to complete than the initial opening date.

How do I get to Punggol Coast Mall by public transport? Punggol Coast MRT station on the North East Line connects directly to the mall’s open-air plaza, making it a straightforward, air-conditioned-free transfer from train to shopping area.

Is the hawker centre part of the mall itself? No, Punggol Coast Hawker Centre is a separate building within walking distance of both the mall and MRT station, and it opened several months after the mall in July 2025.

Are there halal food options at the hawker centre? Yes. Kedai Salima and SJ Sickander Ammal Muslim Food are among the confirmed halal stalls at Punggol Coast Hawker Centre, alongside a mix of Chinese, Malay and other cuisines across its 40 stalls.

Is Punggol Coast Mall connected to any schools or campuses? Yes. It links to the Singapore Institute of Technology campus from its second floor via a large pedestrianised walkway, making it a regular lunch and dinner spot for students and staff rather than only weekend shoppers.

If you have visited recently and found a new store we have not listed here, email us at admin@dei.com.sg.