Best Places To Eat Around KINEX Mall

If you enjoy leisurely walks around the trendy enclave of Paya Lebar-Katong to suss out where the good food options are, then you’ve probably come across KINEX. The modern mall is about ten minutes away from Paya Lebar MRT and sits opposite older buildings such as Tanjong Katong Complex and City Plaza.

It’s a vibrant mall with plenty of foodie options, which makes it very convenient if you want to grab a bite before or after your workout. For many of our students and instructors at Evolve MMA (KINEX), the choices are so plentiful they can get overwhelming – so we’ve listed some of the best places to eat around KINEX Mall, depending on your meal of the day! Save this list so you know what to eat after your Muay Thai, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or mixed martial arts sessions at Evolve!

1) For Breakfast

Fuel up before martial arts class with a hearty breakfast—try kaya toast at Killiney Kopitiam, nasi lemak at Qiji, or mee rebus at Haig Road Market for a satisfying start!

If you’re headed for martial arts class without breakfast, stop! It’s never a good idea to work out without breakfast. As you sleep, your body releases hormones that help to repair and strengthen muscles throughout the night. That process requires energy, protein, and calcium. So eating a good breakfast helps restore all that before you work out.

There are plenty of food options around KINEX for a hearty breakfast! If you’re rushing and just need a quick bite, Killiney Kopitiam at B1-36 located inside Eccellente serves up local favorites. Get your kaya toast and kopi (Hokkien for coffee) here. 

Prefer a heartier meal? You can head over to Qiji at B1-K20, for its delicious nasi lemak. Tuck into a satisfying meal of rice, egg, and sides like fried chicken and anchovies. Note though, you need time to digest a heavy breakfast, so make sure you give yourself ample time before you start your martial arts training. 

Have more time? Head across the road to Haig Road Market and Food Centre. Have a piping hot bowl of mee rebus at Afandi Hawa & Family Mee Rebus. The stall is famous for its mee rebus, with yellow noodles cooked in an intense meat broth. 

2) For Snacks And Light Bites

If you need a light snack post-workout, there are plenty of options at KINEX Mall. Grab an overnight oats to go at Muscle Prep. Located on B1-K22/23, the eatery is well-known for its nourishing foods like their protein-packed bowls. Overnight oats not only boosts your immunity, but it also reduces the risk of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. 

For those with time to spare and who are not counting calories, stroll over to Haig Road Market and look for the Traditional Haig Putu Piring. You can see it from the long queue that forms at 12 pm. Putu Piring is a soft, white cake with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth gula melaka core. Buy them for a lunch meeting or for tea time at home. We guarantee you’ll score some bonus points with your colleagues or your family! 

3) For A Romantic Dinner Date

Evolve MMA (KINEX) has single shower rooms well-equipped with lockers. So if you need to head out to meet your other half after working out, feel free to bring along your best going-out clothes. After you’ve had a heart-pumping workout session and showered, it’s time to think of where to eat. 

KINEX Mall has Marais Coffee and Bakes at Basement 1. They are famous for their delicious bakes of different varieties. There are cozy seats that make it easy for you to stare dreamily into your date’s eyes. 

You can also head to KUCINA Italian Restaurant. KUCINA aims to provide high-quality Italian cuisines which can be enjoyed by both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. With an open-kitchen concept, customers are presented with a first-hand view of pizza-making and the beautiful plating of each cuisine. The whole experience of being able to witness this process, coupled with the aroma of freshly made food emanating from the kitchen is sure to amplify customers’ excitement and eagerness to indulge in their food. Perfect for a first date if you need a conversation starter.

4) For A Fun Girls Or Guys’ Night Out

Post-training endorphins kicking in? Rally your friends for a night out at Tipsy Bird or, better yet, get them to join you for a class at Evolve MMA!

So you’ve got all the endorphins flowing in your body after your weekly martial arts class and you’re ready to party. Well, it’s time to WhatsApp your friends and get them to join you at KINEX. 

If you need a place where you can stay out a little later, then head over to Tipsy Bird Gastro at Paya Lebar Quarter 1. It closes at 1 am and it’s just four minutes away from Kinex Mall. The spacious restaurant with an outdoor area serves local fusion dishes such as Truffle Beef Horfun and XO Carrot Cake. But most diners rave about their delicious Japanese oysters which you can pair with an extensive alcoholic drinks list. There’s even a live band line-up, so you get to hear live music every day. With so many choices, there’s really no excuse for your friends to cancel on you! 

But we’ve got a better idea: why not get them to work out with you at Singapore’s top martial arts gym, Evolve MMA? Martial arts has many physical and mental benefits, so if you want to be a good friend, get them started on that new 2023 resolution to work out by bringing them along to a class! 

Unleash Your Greatness At Evolve MMA

You might disagree on whether it’s better to live to eat or eat to live,  but there’s no denying that a good meal after a hard workout session is the most satisfying experience! We hope all these options we’ve listed at KINEX Mall will help you decide on your next meal before or after your workouts. 

Whether you’re 6 or 60, Evolve MMA has martial arts classes suited for everyone. Train under world-class instructors who know their craft well, and experience the adrenaline high of a good workout. Besides, we have multiple locations around Singapore. Apart from Evolve MMA (Kinex), you can also check out other locations where there are plenty of awesome food choices too! So start your 2023 fitness plan early and book a trial class with us today. 

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If you have any other questions regarding Evolve MMA and the programs we offer, you can get in touch with our membership executives at the following locations:

Evolve MMA (Far East Square)
26 China Street
Far East Square #01-01
Singapore 049568
Phone: Evolve MMA (Orchard Central)
181 Orchard Road
#06-01 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Phone: Evolve MMA (KINEX)
11 Tanjong Katong Road
#02-52 KINEX
Singapore 437157
Phone: Evolve MMA (Star Vista)
1 Vista Exchange Green
#02-26A The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Phone: (65) 6539 9590