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Table of Contents Twyst is a halal-friendly pasta kiosk with nine outlets across the island, including its latest opening at White Sands. Fans return for their wallet-friendly mains that are cooked to order, including the best-selling Aglio Olio Spaghetti with Poached Chicken, Baby Spinach, Mushroom, and Cherry Tomato ($9.90). Alternatively, go for their Creamy Alfredo with Smoked Duck, Cherry Tomato and Baby Spinach ($10.90), where al dente penne is tossed in a rich and creamy sauce, and then topped with savoury smoked duck slices.  If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend their Dry Laksa Olio Spaghetti with Sauteed Prawns, Cherry Tomato and Edamame ($10.90), a savoury and spicy pasta dish stir-fried with an umami-packed laksa paste. There’s also the option of customising your own pasta with your choice of sauce and toppings, which is perfect for picky eaters!  Unit: #B1-K14 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm Website Twyst is a halal-certified eatery. ICYMI: the famous Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh has a new kiosk in White Sands Mall. The homegrown brand, which has been around since 1958, has also been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand title for four years in a row!  You won’t go wrong with their Signature Shui Kueh ($3.80), where five pieces of freshly steamed rice cakes are topped with a generous mound of house-made chai poh. If you’d like more variety, order the Signature Four Bento Set ($5.80), which gets you two pieces of chwee kueh, one slice of yam kueh, one strip of chee cheong fun, and one scoop of glutinous rice. To complete your feast, fill up with the Century Egg and Lean Meat Congee ($4.50), comprising smooth porridge studded with piquant century egg pieces and tender pork slices.  Pro tip: the kiosk opens from as early as 7am, so early risers can get their brekkie fix here!  Unit: #B1-K07 Opening hours: Daily 7am to 10pm Website Jian Bo Tiong Bahru Shui Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery. Jian Bing Lao is a new takeaway kiosk specialising in Northwestern Chinese food, including cold noodles and rou jia mo AKA Chinese burgers, a popular street snack all over China. We recommend The Signature Pork Crispy Entree ($6.50), where a crispy Chinese pancake sandwiches tender grilled pork chunks. If you’d like something more filling, consider the Crispy Chicken Cutlet Pancake ($7.50) instead. Here, a thin pancake is made to order, then stuffed with a myriad of fillings, including a crispy fried chicken cutlet, fresh veggies, and creamy mayo.  Alternatively, the Traditional Sesame Cold Noodles ($5.50), starring noodles and veggies with a nutty sesame sauce, are the perfect treat for cooling down on a hot day. Unit: #B1-09 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm Jian Bing Lao is not a halal-certified eatery. FYI: you can now get your bubble tea fix at the newly renovated LiHO TEA on Level 1 of the mall! The drinks here are priced from $2.60 for a medium cup of their Classic Milk Tea, so you definitely won’t break the bank here. For something a little different, try their Milk Lychee Tea ($2.90), where their signature milk tea is perfumed with a sweet lychee flavour. Else, those who want a refreshing option can opt for the Passion Fruit Gardenia White Tea ($3.90), the ideal mix of floral and fruity. We also enjoyed the Avocado Coconut Shake with Noodles ($5.90), a rich frappe comprising creamy avocado and coconut, paired with QQ coconut-infused noodles for an addictive bite. If you’re feeling extra thirsty, simply top up $1 to upsize your drink to the large cup! Unit: #01-12A Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Tel: 6027 5860 Website LiHO TEA is not a halal-certfied eatery.  While Duke Bakery is usually a takeaway-only kiosk, their revamped White Sands Mall outlet doubles up as a cafe with seats for dine-in customers—perfect as a pitstop if you’re running errands there.  Treat yourself to their cake set, which goes for an affordable $9.90 for any slice of cake and a hot beverage. We highly recommend their Red Velvet Raspberry Cake, featuring light and fluffy red velvet cake layers stacked with a tangy raspberry and cream cheese frosting that’s not too sweet.  Alternatively, if you’re here between 2pm to 5pm, enjoy their $8.80 afternoon tea set, which gets you two pieces of scones or Taiwanese pineapple tarts, paired with a hot tea or coffee. Do note that this set is only available till 30 September 2024. That’s not all: there’s also a wide selection of breads to choose from, including Healthier Choice options such as Chrysanthemum ($5.70) and Bruce Blueberry ($5.50)! If you’re dining in, get any Healthier Choice bread with a hot beverage for just $8.80, only from now till 30 September 2024.  Unit: #02-K2 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm Tel: 6386 7597 Website Duke Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery, but uses no pork or lard.  For a family-friendly meal that doesn’t break the bank, head to Poulet, a modern French-inspired restaurant that’s also halal-certified. They’re most known for their signature French-style roast chicken, which you can get in the form of the Half Roast Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce ($17.90++). Here, the bird is brined overnight in a secret recipe, then slow-cooked over a flame, resulting in uber-tender, juicy meat. Poulet also serves a small range of pasta mains, including the delicious Creamy Beef Oxtail Pasta with Caramelised Onion ($18.90++), where al dente tagliatelle pasta strands are tossed in a luscious sauce, topped with melt-in-the-mouth beef. If you’re looking for a side to share, you won’t go wrong with the Spicy Chicken Sausage & Clam Little Toast ($8.90++), served as a trio of bite-sized canapes. Unit: #02-01/02/03 Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 10pm Tel: 6214 0960 Website Poulet is a halal-certified eatery.  Satisfy your cha chaan teng cravings at Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe, a popular all-day dining spot. This casual cafe offers a great selection of wallet-friendly Hong Kong bites with a modern twist. For instance, there’s the Homemade Papaya Soup Bee Hoon with Luncheon Meat & Egg ($9.90++), with a comforting broth that boasts a natural sweetness and aroma from the fruit. The Olive Fried Rice with Pork Chop (11.90++) is another crowd favourite, starring flavourful olive-studded fried rice topped with a generous chunk of meaty pork chop.  If you’re in the mood for something lighter, order the Honey Butter French Toast ($4.90), great for yum cha. You get a thick slab of deep-fried toast drizzled with honey and finished with cold slabs of butter—yum.  Unit: #02-05/06 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 10pm Tel: 6585 0756 Website Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.   Luckin Coffee fans, rejoice: you can get your caffeine fix at the famous chain’s White Sands Mall kiosk! Coffee enthusiasts will enjoy the Hambella Americano ($7), which falls under the brand’s premium Single Origin Espresso (SOE) series.  We’re also huge fans of the Coconut Latte ($8) and Iced Minty Coconut Latte ($8.50), where sweet and creamy coconut milk takes centrestage. Additionally, Luckin offers coffee alternatives such as Matcha Latte ($8), said to be a well-balanced mix of velvety milk with earthy green tea. While you’re there, don’t miss out on Luckin Coffee’s discount vouchers too, redeemable only via their app!  Unit: #01-12A Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm Website Luckin Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery. For a healthy and yummy lunch or dinner, head to Maki-San on Basement 1 of the mall. The takeaway concept is popular for their D.I.Y Mega-San Sushi ($11.10), where you get to customise your maki and enjoy it on the go. Those who prefer something heartier can consider the new donburi bowls, in flavours such as Tempura Soft Shell Crab Donburi ($14.10): Japanese pearl rice with deep-fried soft shell crab, soft boiled egg, ebiko, nori strips, Kewpie mayo, and teriyaki sauce.  End your meal on a sweet note with their all-new Mochi Black Sesame Mooncake, comprising earthy black sesame paste, chewy mochi, and a salted egg yolk, encased by baked mooncake pastry. Priced at $9.80 with any sushi or salad purchased, or $11.80 a la carte, this mooncake is available for a limited time only!  Unit: #B1-K04 Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm Website Maki-San is a halal-certified eatery. For a quick and fuss-free meal that’s also easy on the pocket, look no further than Men Men Don Don. This fast-casual eatery offers a good selection of Japanese donburi and noodles, all under $20. The Teriyaki Chicken Don ($8.90) is a popular pick, featuring short-grain rice doused in sweet teriyaki sauce, topped with charred chicken thigh chunks, half a hanjuku egg, pickled ginger, and nori. If you don’t mind spending a little more, get the Aburi Salmon Mentai Don ($13.90), another signature rice bowl that’s crowned with thick salmon sashimi, topped with mentaiko mayo and blow-torched for a smoky finish. Otherwise, the Niku Udon ($9.90) will satisfy with its comforting broth, savoury beef slices, and jumbo beancurd skin. Unit: #B1-K03 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9:30pm Tel: 6583 4048 Website Men Men Don Don is not a halal-certified eatery. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to dining at White Sands —there are over 60 dining options to choose from, so you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice!    While you’re here, maximise your spending with their Feast & Earn promotion. From now till 6 October 2024, simply spend $100 at selected F&B outlets at White Sands Mall to redeem a $5 FRx Gift Card, which can be used at all Frasers Properties malls. Do note that this deal is limited to the first 1,050 redemptions.  Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.