If you’re a regular visitor to ION Orchard, you would have noticed something missing from its basement over the past few months. Usually, taking the escalator near the Orchard MRT Station gantry directly to the B4 level would lead you to the front of Food Opera, a spacious, premium food atrium.
However, the space has been closed over the past 3 months for a refurbishment. But now, there’s good news for those of you who’ve missed the food options here. Food Opera at ION Orchard is reopening on 28 September 2026 with 18 new brands and a refreshed concept!
Amongst the brands, some are making their first foray into a food atrium like Food Opera. These stalls have either made a name for themselves or have built up long queues of loyal customers at their original locations.
These include Berempah Bros, founded by MasterChef Singapore Season 2 winner Derek Cheong, and Chef Lup Roasted, which has a popular flagship stall at Golden Mile Food Centre.
Other stalls at this refreshed Food Opera come from decades of heritage and experience. Highlights include First Street Fried Prawn Noodles and Ming Chung White Lor Mee.
The former is known for its signature fried Hokkien Mee with 38 years of legacy, now helmed by a second-generation owner. The latter has 93 years of history and is well-loved by many local personalities for its wok-cooked braised noodles in a rich gravy.
Diners can also expect to see familiar names at Food Opera. I am personally excited for the arrival of Swee Choon Tim Sum Express, the famous dim sum establishment that is actually one of Singapore’s oldest.
Another thing to look forward to at the reopened Food Opera is a fresh dining experience. The food atrium’s name truly comes to life, especially with live culinary showcases that diners can watch at selected times throughout the day.
Look out for the well-known LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles, where you will see fishballs and fish dumplings hand-made the traditional way, and Toast Box, where you will see live roasting.
The refreshed food hall also now has a dedicated retail and lifestyle concept known as Orchid Gallery. Here, diners and visitors can bring a taste of Singapore back home. I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to checking out Food Opera again the next time I’m at Orchard!
Food Opera at ION Orchard
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📍 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-04, Singapore 238801
🕚 10am–10pm (Daily)
🗓️ 28 September 2026 onwards
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