In shortZion Riverside Food Centre is free to enter, at 70 Zion Road. Checked October 2026.
Food & Drink · no entry fee
Duration
1 hour
The take
An open-air food centre under the trees by the river, where there's usually a breeze. It sits right next to Great World, so it's an easy swap for a lunch inside the mall.
Good to know
About 32 cooked-food stalls
Built in 1976 and upgraded in 2003
Finding it: Zion Riverside Food Centre, 70 Zion Road, Singapore 247792, in River Valley
Hours checked October 2026
Before you go
How many stalls are at Zion Riverside Food Centre?
NEA counts 32 cooked food stalls at Zion Riverside Food Centre, a small footprint for a big reputation. It stands opposite Great World City, and it was built in 1976. Both locals and visitors use it, so we'd go for lunch and take the table first.
Sources: National Environment Agency
Does Zion Riverside Food Centre close for cleaning?
NEA schedules four cleaning closures a year at Zion Riverside Food Centre, lasting two to three days each. Because the whole centre shuts, Zion Riverside is one to check on NEA's closure list before you plan a meal there. The list names Zion Riverside Food Centre directly, so the dates take a minute to find.
Sources: National Environment AgencyChecked November 2026
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