Qi Ji at Funan Mall, located at #B2-12, stands as a guardian of Singapore's authentic food heritage, preserving and celebrating the island's most iconic dishes through traditional recipes passed down through generations. Operating Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM and Sunday until 8:30 PM, this halal-certified establishment brings genuine Singapore flavors to the heart of the city's premier shopping destination. With 15 outlets across Singapore, Qi Ji has established itself as a trusted purveyor of authentic local cuisine, specializing in dishes like Nasi Lemak, Mee Siam, Laksa, and Popiah that capture the essence of Singapore's diverse culinary culture and satisfy both nostalgia and contemporary dining needs.
The menu showcases Singapore's most beloved dishes, featuring fragrant pandan coconut rice Nasi Lemak served with signature sambal chili, crispy ikan bilis, and peanuts, available in various set combinations including sunny-side-up eggs, chicken wings, tempura fish, omelets, and coin-shaped otah. Their whole grain brown rice Mee Siam presents vermicelli with tau pok, hard-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and Qi Ji's distinctive spicy-sour light gravy enhanced with fresh calamansi, while the Laksa features springy brown rice mee hoon with tau pok, fishcake, hard-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and clams in homemade coconut-based broth. The authentic Popiah ($2.20), described as "the real deal," demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to traditional preparation methods and quality ingredients.
The dining experience at Qi Ji emphasizes convenience and authenticity, offering takeaway and delivery services through partnerships with major platforms like Deliveroo, making genuine Singapore flavors accessible wherever customers may be. The restaurant's location within Funan provides easy access for office workers, shoppers, and tourists seeking authentic local cuisine in a comfortable, modern setting that honors traditional cooking methods while embracing contemporary service standards. Whether craving the comfort of familiar local flavors or discovering Singapore's culinary heritage for the first time, customers find that Qi Ji delivers consistent quality and authentic tastes that represent the best of Singapore's hawker food culture, elevated through careful preparation and presentation in a welcoming restaurant environment.