Does your potential outing to Jurong Lake Gardens never seem to make it out of the group chat? We don’t blame you – for those who aren’t dwellers of the west, there’s probably lots of mental inertia involved in making that trip down to Malaysia Lakeside on a random weekend morning. But other than the ongoing Lights by the Lake Mid-Autumn light-up, here’s another new motivating factor for you to head over for a stroll: the newest branch of Canopy that’s located right within the sprawling park.
Canopy already has a couple of outlets across the island, including two in the east – with the relatively new Canopy Changi Village offering unobstructed views of the sea. It’s high time that Westies got one for themselves too, and Canopy Jurong Lake Gardens just so happens to be the biggest pet- and family-friendly restaurant in the area.
This new outpost is a little different from the rest. While it’s similarly surrounded by nature, it appears to have Bali-esque vibes from the outside, where large wooden beams make up parts of the standalone building’s structure and rattan chairs are set up for al fresco dining. But step in and you’ll notice that the interiors boast oriental-inspired elements – all very befitting of the café’s proximity to the newly revamped Chinese Garden.
Great news if you’re not a morning person, because the brunch menu runs daily till 2pm, with outlet-exclusive items including the avocado croast ($20) – a toasted croissant with guacamole, poached eggs, rocket, and cheese. For a full hearty meal, go straight for the breakfast platter ($20) that’s piled high with sausages, scrambled eggs, sourdough, pumpkin wedges, and salad.
Beyond that, the airy space serves popcorn shrimps ($18), homemade chilli crab pasta ($26), roasted chicken thigh with grapes ($26), oven baked barbecue ribs ($29) and more as part of their all-day menu. No matter what time of the day you visit, this eatery is the perfect pit stop to refuel yourself at after a day out of exploring the verdant green spaces in the area.
Canopy Jurong Lake Gardens is located at 70 Yuan Ching Road, and is open from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and 9am to 10pm on weekends and public holidays. Find out more via Canopy’s website.
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