East Coast Lagoon Food Village Reopens!

In August 2013, East Coast Lagoon Food Village boarded up and underwent  a “major renovation” to revamp one of Singapore favourite makan places.

East Coast Lagoon Food Village is a favourite haunt for people from all walks of life. Be it weekdays or (especially) weekends, people flock from all over to get their fill of seafood and satay while enjoying a nice alfresco dining experience by the seaside.

Well, as of 22 November, East Coast Lagoon Food Village has finally re-opened!

A $1.5 million revamp about a decade after its last major renovation.
There was a fire which affected 3 or 4 stalls (including my beloved Satay Haron) a few weeks before the reno. This was surely a factor in the decision to undergo the 3-month revamp but not the main reason.
Apparently, the decision to revamp was made before the incident with the fire. I guess it just sped up the process.

So what exactly did they change?
Not much to be perfectly honest.

One of the main differences you will see is that pretty much all the ground area is now tiled up.
Even the seating area heading towards the seaside is all tiled up instead of the sandy paths.
The covered walkway in the middle is also tiled instead of the wooden walkway.

But other than that, there really wasn’t much else.
Maybe a fresh coat of paint or two? They changed the tables and chairs out for new ones. And the car park is now a gantry so no more parking coupon worries.

Unfortunately, they did nothing to solve the problem of the rain.
East Coast Lagoon Food Village is one of those places which is pretty much out of the question if it rains.
Only certain seating areas are covered and even then, you’re still probably gonna be affected if there are strong winds and the seating/tables are going to be wet.

It just so happens that it rained heavily when we visited over the weekend and saw first-hand how the rain easily  took out half of the available seating areas.

The stalls are pretty much the same and only the stalls affected by the recent fire seems to have new signboards. Everyone else is pretty much status quo. Which is a good thing because your favourite stalls are still around. I know mine are!

Haron Satay
Ahmad Spring
Wah if got these 2 stalls means okay for me already.
Satay and chicken wings = SETTLED!
I guess when they said “revamp” and “major renovation”, I expected them to really re-do, and improve the whole place. They should have just said they were going to touch up.
Whatever your favourite stall at East Coast Lagoon Food Village, take solace in the fact that you can now head down again and tuck in just like you used to. So bring the whole family for a feast but look out for the weather and go early on weekends!

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4 Comments

  • hello there, I stumbled upon your blog by chance. I would like to thank you for doing this. I find it really difficult to find halal food in Singapore, and would usually end up eating fast food (yuck!) from now on your blog will be my source of reference. thank you!!

  • Hi dottology! Thanks for your comment!

    We’re really glad that you enjoy reading our blog and find the information useful.
    One of the main reasons we started this blog is because there is indeed a lack of information about Halal makan places in SG and the region. We’re glad that at least we can share the experiences we have had.

    By the way. Enjoyed your blog as well. Lovely photos and yummy cakes/cookies!! 😛

    Thanks so much for your support and keep on makan-ing!

    Adam & Maryah
    The Halal Food Blog Team

  • At least I know the place reopen already,hahah seem I know it too late and it already opening at least half of the year

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