ABBEY: After a refreshing stroll along the scenic Mandai Boardwalk, we decided to reward ourselves with a hearty Filipino meal at Lechon Pinoy in Jem Mall. It took just a couple of minutes to get a table, and trust me—it was absolutely worth the wait!
We indulged in some of our all-time favorites: bulalo (beef marrow soup), pork barbecue, and of course, their signature lechon (roast pork). Each dish brought a taste of home and didn’t disappoint.
The bulalo was rich and flavorful, with tender beef shanks and bone marrow that simply melted off the bone. The pork barbecue had that perfect smoky sweetness, just like the ones sold at street stalls back in the Philippines, and paired beautifully with the tangy “sabaw” (broth) of their sinigang.
And the star of the show? The lechon! With its crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, it was so irresistible that we ended up ordering an extra serving to take home. To top it off, the staff even gave us an additional portion as a bonus- such a thoughtful gesture!
Lechon Pinoy SG 
This $9 Bulalo Shamed Every Overpriced Filipino Restaurant in Singapore
WILL: Let me be brutally honest—I rarely eat Filipino food in restaurants. Not because I don’t love it (I do!), but because:
1. Abbey cooks it better at home, and
2. Let’s face it—most Pinoy dishes in Singapore are ridiculously overpriced.
So when I crave something like Bulalo, I brace myself for a tiny portion, bland broth, and a hefty bill. But this time, I was pleasantly surprised.
After our nature walk at Mandai Boardwalk, I was craving soup. Bulalo, specifically. Comforting. Savory. Homey.
We headed straight to Lechon Pinoy at JEM, and I immediately saw Bulalo with rice on their menu—SGD 9.25 / pax. Sounds reasonable, but I thought: “Baka puro soup lang talaga to ah, no meat.” So I ordered a few sticks of BBQ as backup.
What came to our table shocked me—in the best way. 😲
✅ Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef
✅ Deep, savory broth
✅ Generous portion (more than enough for me and Abbey!)
This wasn’t the usual “sabaw lang” disaster.
It was comfort in a bowl—legit, sulit na sulit.
And the Pork BBQ? Flavor? On point.
Well-marinated, smoky, sweet—but yes, I do wish the meat were a bit bigger for the price. Still, it was a great combo with the soup.
My Chismosa Moment. Haha. Okay, I eavesdropped a little. A group of Pinoys at the next table were saying. “Mas masarap dito kaysa sa Lucky Plaza ah!”
I know, chismosa ako 😅 but they had a point.
This tasted more authentic, more generous, and honestly—more affordable than what we’ve had in other Filipino restos.
We couldn’t leave without trying their lechon. So we it takeaway. Wink! And wow—it was another hit. Crispy skin, tender meat, not overly salty. Perfect for a simple feast with a wine at home.
Final Thoughts
✅ Affordable Filipino food
✅ Big portions
✅ Authentic taste
✅ No “daylight robbery” feeling
Lechon Pinoy at JEM surprised us—in the best way. We’ll definitely be back. Maybe next time we’ll check out their Orchard branch.
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Lechon Pinoy – JEM Food Court
(W) https://lechonpinoy.oddle.me/en_SG/
(A) 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #05-01 (Stall MR9), Singapore 608549
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