Plaza Singapura

History

Yaohan's supermarket at Basement 1 and department store at the ground floor opened in October 1974. Yaohan department store, located at Basement 2, opened on 1 November 1974 by then-chairman of Singapore Tourist Promotion Board Runme Shaw. At opening time, Yaohan's supermarket section had 16 checkout counters while its department store section had 19 sales counters.

Plaza Singapura was officially opened by then Minister for Finance, Hon Sui Sen in August 1975.

Architecture

The mall once again underwent a revamp with a new tenant mix during the SARS period from 2002 to 2003. The mall had renovations in the basements, and a direct link to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station was constructed. Travelators were also installed in the building for the convenience of shoppers serving Basement 2, Basement 1 and Level 1.

In 2008, further changes were made to Plaza Singapura. Level 7 of the mall was given a facelift and tenants selling toys, gifts and hobby related items such as anime and cosplay costumes were introduced.

In 2012, Plaza Singapura underwent major renovation work which costs about S$ 150 million. The first phase involved the first three levels of Atrium@Orchard, which formerly housed several offices, now converted to shop spaces and linked to the main building. The second phase involves the former 81000 sqft Carrefour (after the exit on 30 September that year) as was converted to supermarket Cold Storage at Basement 2 and department store John Little (ceased operations in December 2016) at Level 1, which were completed in June 2013. Previously, Urban Revivo had taken over the space from 2017 to 2023, and had then been replaced by Muji.

Times Bookstore had also closed down in February 2024 and was replaced by The Travel Store. Other long-time tenants include Daiso, Cotton On and Uniqlo.

The mall has also been given a new façade with a 170-metre long wave frontage and features multi-coloured sculptures called the Jelly Baby Family by Italian artist Mauro Peruchetti. The renovation and construction of a new wing has increased the retail floor area of the mall from 497575 sqft to 629000 sqft, which added 80 new retail and F&B shops to the directory of the mall.

In 2015, Plaza Singapura underwent interior upgrading works. Floor finishes, corridor lighting, toilets and lift lobbies were upgraded. More nursing rooms were added on Level 2.

Notable Restaurants

• Mamma Mia Trattoria E Caffè An Italian eatery offering a contemporary menu featuring pasta, and regional specialties with specialized dish as Tortiglioni Spicy Pink Sauce.
• Co Chung A Vietnamese restaurant
• Cajun on Wheels A Halal-certified seafood restaurant offering Cajun-style seafood buckets and platters.
• Arteastiq DePatio A European-style bistro serving a variety of dishes including pasta, grilled meats, and artisanal teas.
• Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice A Thai eatery specializing in the famous Pratunam-style chicken rice.
• Akimitsu A Japanese restaurant offering tempura dons with a rich history spanning five generations.
• Tamoya Udon & Tempura A Japanese eatery known for its handmade udon noodles and crispy tempura.
• Muji Café A minimalist café offering a selection of Japanese-inspired dishes and desserts.
• Five Guys An American fast-food chain renowned for its customizable burgers and hand-cut fries.
• Nanjing Impressions A Chinese restaurant serving traditional Nanjing cuisine.

Gallery

File:Plaza Singapura, Dec 05.JPG|Old facade of Plaza Singapura in December 2005 File:Plaza Singapura, Aug 06.JPG|Plaza Singapura at night in August 2006 File:Plaza Singapura 2.JPG|Plaza Singapura in 2006 File:Plaza Singapura extension.jpg|New wing of Plaza Singapura in 2013 File:Plaza Singapura Shopping Mall (8644504615).jpg|Jelly Baby Family by Italian artist Mauro Peruchetti File:Plaza Singapura Shopping Mall Underpass (8644465775).jpg|Plaza Singapura underpass in 2013 File:The Atrium@Orchard, now part of Plaza Singapura, Singapore - 20130412.jpg|The Atrium@Orchard, now part of Plaza Singapura File:Plaza singapura zzz.jpg|Interior of Plaza Singapura

References

References

1. "About Plaza Singapura". Plaza Singapura.
2. (January 2013). "Plaza Singapura Now with a New Look and New Experiences". CapitaLand.
3. (2 November 1974). "The one-stop centre for the family shopping...". The New Nation.
4. (12 January 2012). "The revival of Orchard Road". AsiaOne.
5. (22 July 2015). "Plaza Singapura to undergo upgrading". Lush Home Media.
6. https://www.capitaland.com/sg/malls/plazasingapura/en/stores.html?category=foodandbeverage