Food Opera at ION Orchard: 18 new tenants, heritage hawkers and a retro makeover

Food Opera at ION Orchard is scheduled to reopen on September 28, 2026, after three months of renovations. Its new look draws on the shopfronts of 1970s Orchard Road, while the dining area is reported to seat about 600 people. Of its 24 stalls, 18 are new tenants—not 18 stalls in total. 2325

Heritage stalls to look for

Ming Chung White Lor Mee dates back to 1933 and is entering a food hall under its fourth-generation owner. Its signature is Henghua-style noodles. Hillman Restaurant, which first opened on Cantonment Road in 1963, is known for Cantonese dishes including claypot fare, homemade tofu and paper-wrapped chicken. Wah Eng Beef Noodles is another heritage name joining the hall. 5

Reopening coverage also names First Street Fried Prawn Noodles and Padang Padang among the additions. In all, six heritage hawker brands are reported to be making their food-hall debuts. Those names are highlights, not a verified list of every new tenant. 23

More to see beyond the stalls

At LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles, diners are expected to be able to watch fishballs and fish dumplings being made throughout the day. The makeover also introduces Orchid Gallery, a retail space, while Treasure Bakery is reported to offer fusion pastries. Coverage mentions coffee experiences, but the available source excerpts do not establish the drinks lineup or identify a live coffee-roasting provider. They likewise do not reliably name the Orchid Gallery’s specific local snacks. 12

Food Opera is listed at #B4-03/04 on Basement 4 of ION Orchard. The mall’s listing says operating hours are subject to change, so check it before making a trip. 13