Familiar names like Geláre and Chateraise, along with a chic halal bistro, 13 Bites, have arrived at NTU. Grab your pals and dig in
by Kwan Shu Yi
13 Bites
This aesthetic spot isn’t your typical canteen. Once you enter the bright space at Hall 13, grab a seat with your friends before you order and pay via the QR code on the table – no queuing needed. Collect your grub from the counter once it’s ready. Everything served here is halal.
Fuel up for a busy day with a well-balanced meal. Choose from Asian, international and vegetarian menus that change daily.
Each hearty plate comes with four dishes, giving you a good mix of carbs, protein and vegetables. Want something lighter? Opt for the noodles of the day. All drinks, either from the soda or coffee machine, are free flow.
P.S. This hall caters for the lunch and dinner crowds and opens 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm daily.
Meals you’ll love
INTERNATIONAL MAINS
Tuck into a hearty, balanced meal of chicken ham carbonara, Cajun chicken with tomato frittata and greens.
Bet your friend will ask to try a potato wedge from your mac & cheese, fried chicken and mixed veggies plate.
ASIAN MAIN
Spice up your day with sambal eggplant, fried chicken, begedil (potato patties) and turmeric rice.
NOODLES OF THE DAY
Warm up on a rainy day with a comforting bowl of Thai beef noodle soup.
VEGETARIAN MAINS
Get hooked on zesty mock fish fillet in orange sauce, with tomato pasta and mixed veggies.
Earn plus points for eating healthy with this combo of mixed grain rice, goji berry spinach, teriyaki tofu and Japanese curry potatoes with mock chicken.
Geláre
Enjoy premium ice cream, freshly-prepared waffles and coffee from this established Aussie brand with friends after class. This outlet next to the North Spine bakery is in the process of getting halal certified. Look out for exclusive deals just for NTU students.
Opening Aug
Chateraise
Prepare your taste buds for more delectable treats as this beloved patisserie from Japan comes to NTU. Feeling peckish after a midnight study session? Satisfy your sweet tooth at its 24-hour unmanned store at the North Spine – a first for schools here.
Opening Sep/Oct
Bismillah Biryani
Feast on flavourful dum biryani, kebabs and curries at this Muslim-operated joint near The Soup Spoon in the North Spine. Their Dunlop Street outlet is an eight-time winner of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. Stay tuned for student specials here too.
Opening Aug
This story was published in the Jul-Aug 2024 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.
