Jurong Point

If you feel like checking out a solid Singaporean mall but not one that is jam-​packed with more tourists than the Eiffel Tower, go here. Located (almost) at the end of the MRT line, Jurong Point is pretty damn expansive but not expENsive (I slay myself, oh my). I see many more independent shops here compared to the malls at Orchard Road or Raffles Place, and as a result many more underrated shops, which translates to better finds. I think you’ll see a lot more locals here compared to the malls in the CBD.
The food is pretty good here, I quite like the food court and its selection of tradiitonal Singapore food. I’m also a big fan of the fact that the mall is big but never feels like a giant maze (like ION Orchard). When I go back to Singapore I plan to re-​visit this old friend again :)

Jurong Point? More like Jur-​OMG Point! Get it? Har… har har.
BUT I must say I was impressed during my visit at this mall. I went on a weekend so the crowds were crazy, but it’s to be expected if you’re located on top of the Boon Lay bus interchange and right next to the MRT.
I was amazed at the food sections here. The Japanese Street, Malaysia Boleh, the Hong Kong/​Taiwanese area, and the Korean area– lots of food to try, and although it’s just a replica of what these places look like, I still felt it was somewhat authentic. One of the restaurants in the HK section really reminded us of HK, and the char kwey teow stall with the queue at Malaysia Boleh looked pretty legit to me!
It seems you’ll find all the mid-​range retail offerings here; think Giordano, Charles & Keith, and Uniqlo. Not a mall you should travel all the way out west for; it’s really just a mall of convenience for the folks who live in the area. But if you are stuck here, definitely check out the food streets!

One of the biggest malls in Singapore, thanks to the expansion that took place in the early 2000s. Even though, the size has doubled, so has the crowd. So avoid the mall during the weekend. The air-​conditioned bus interchange and the MRT station made the mall very congested and I don’t really enjoy going there unless it’s off peak period during the weekdays.
However, it’s still nice to check out some of the shops over there especially the Malaysian food court which serves local dishes that foreigners must try. They may not be the best but still worth going. Besides that, there are a wide variety of restaurants for you to pick. Just don’t go at the peak hours!
Located at Boon Lay bus interchange and MRT station.

While I frequent this mall pretty often, it is a frustrating place to be. It is always packed during after work hours and weekend, mainly because it is also the MRT and bus exchange hub. So avoid the peak hours if you can.
Shopping wise, you have lots of options for everything. A larger number of electronics shop, Japan-​inspired section, the local brands and several choices of sports-​themed store. There is also a large John Little here.
For food, you have the typical fast food joints, two attractive food court and numerous choices of trusted names. But occassionally, I like to check out the food fairs they have. For Oct, they have the Japanese street food fair and I have seen fun Hong Kong food stalls in the past. If you are here during the peak hours, I highly recommend Din Tai Fung, Swensens or Grandma’s. These three places are known to cope with crowd pretty well without any compromise in service and quality.
Great mall if you have a bunch of different things to get or diverse group of preference. Otherwise, visit only when it is not peak hour.

I’ve seen Jurong Point evolve over the years and they’ve done a pretty good job for a neighborhood shopping centre. Admittedly it’s not the best when it comes to shopping for clothes but with a mega supermarket in Fairprice Xtra, a wide range of eateries and restaurants, a movie theatre and a medical centre, I’d say it meets the needs of those living in the area and those who rather avoid the crowded city centre.
With the addition of the new wing and the condominium, Jurong Point has added more shops and restaurants while also having the bus terminal as part of the mall, making everything easier.