Nostalgic local food stall at Esplanade Mall serving classic Singapore breakfast and comfort dishes.
Old School Delights is a food stall at Esplanade Mall that celebrates Singapore's culinary heritage by serving classic local comfort food in a nostalgic setting. The menu draws inspiration from traditional hawker fare and old-school tuck shop favourites, featuring dishes such as kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, mee siam, and laksa that evoke fond memories of simpler times. Each dish is prepared with attention to authenticity, using recipes and techniques that honour the flavours familiar to generations of Singaporeans. The stall's decor and branding lean into a retro aesthetic, with vintage-inspired signage and packaging that reinforce its old-school identity. Old School Delights appeals to diners seeking a taste of nostalgia alongside the convenience of a mall location, whether for a quick breakfast or a leisurely meal. Its presence at the Esplanade also makes it accessible to tourists eager to sample local flavours in a clean, comfortable environment.
A menu for Old School Delights, serving authentic Singaporean cuisine since 2010. Features starters, signatures, and western specials.
Weekday Set Lunch Menu
Menu featuring mains, homemade drinks, and shareable items. Set lunch is available from 12 PM to 2:30 PM.
Weekday Set Lunch Menu
Menu featuring Asian and Western dishes, sides, and homemade drinks.
Old School Western Specials!
A menu board featuring three Western-style dishes with a local twist.
Udders Ice Cream Menu
A menu featuring drinks and ice cream flavors.
Menu
A menu with starters, signatures, and western specials.
OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS
Serving Authentic Singapore Cuisine Since 2010
Lunch Time Getaway on the Bay Set Menu
A menu with Western and Asian delights.
OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS
Serving Authentic Singapore Cuisine Since 2010
Drinks and Desserts Menu
A menu featuring drinks, hot/cold options, desserts, and Udders Ice Cream flavors.
Monthly Special
A menu featuring monthly specials with descriptions and prices.
Udder's Ice Cream Menu
A menu featuring drinks and ice cream flavors.
Menu
A menu featuring starters, traditional brews, and desserts.
Weekday Set Lunch Menu
A menu board displaying weekday set lunch options, mains, homemade drinks, and items to share.
Menu Boards
Three chalkboards display menu items categorized into Drinks, Mains, and Starters. The Mains board features dishes like Beef Cheek Rendang, Grilled Sambal Salmon, Assam Salmon, Laksa D'Lite, Fish & Chips, Chicken Chop, and Nasi Lemak. The Drinks board lists Kopi O/Teh O, Kopi/Teh, Milo, Milo Dinosaur, Soft Drinks, and Cendol with prices. The Starter board includes Lemak Vegetable, Tuckshop Wings, and Achar.
Starters
A menu page with various starter dishes. Some items are marked as 'Not Available'.
Monthly Special
Menu featuring drinks, traditional brews, desserts, and classic drinks.
Menu Boards
Three chalkboards display menus for drinks, mains, and starters. The drinks menu includes barley, lemongrass, lime juice, ice lemon tea, kopi o/teh, milo, milo dinosaur, soft drinks, and chendol. The mains menu features beef cheek rendang, grilled sambal salmon, laksa d'lite, fish & chips, chicken chop, and nasi lemak. The starters menu lists lemak vegetable, tauhu goreng, achar, tuckshop wings, and chicken nuggets.
Cakes
A menu featuring various cakes with descriptions and prices.
Really nice and quaint place tucked on the 2nd floor of explanade? Had a variety of dishes and service was good! The atmosphere had an old school vibe to it. Ordered the chicken chop and rendang which were both very flavourful. Rendang beef was extremely tender, would recommend!
Kahei Wong
Old School Delights is actually themed after Singaporean schools, from its food to its menu, just like what they often look in their movies! It fits my tourist vibe neatly!! …
Jensen Neo
They offer a nostalgic journey with their classic Singaporean comfort food. The menu features local favorites like nasi lemak and laksa. The cosy atmosphere is perfect for a casual meal. It's a great spot to enjoy traditional flavours in a contemporary setting. Highly recommend for local food lovers.
Jeremy Lim
Pleasantly surprised by this singaporean eatery. Fairly priced for this area and all the food is genuinely singaporean style and also tasty. The laksa and chicken chop were good.
Kevin Tan
Had a quick dinner here before a shoot at the Esplanade. Ambience is really cute with old school canteen vibes. Love the cute little touch of ordering with a white board too! Food was alright (I kinda expected more for the price), but I had …
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Old School Delights
Old School Delights
The exterior of a restaurant called Old School Delights. A large green sign above the entrance reads "OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS it's recess time!". Inside, tables and chairs are visible, along with a kitchen area. A circular OSD logo is also displayed.
Old School Delights Sign
A sign above a storefront reads "OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS OSD it's recess time!". The sign is green with white and yellow lettering. Below the sign is a glass storefront with a reflection of the interior. A website address, "www.oldschooldelights.com", is visible on the glass.
Old School Delights
The exterior of a restaurant called Old School Delights. The restaurant has a large green sign with white lettering that says "OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS" and a smaller logo on the left. Below the sign, there are menus displayed on chalkboards. Inside, there are several tables and chairs, and people are seated and eating. The restaurant appears to be in a food court or mall setting.
Old School Delights Restaurant
The exterior of a restaurant called Old School Delights. The restaurant has a green sign with white lettering that says "OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS It's recess time!". There is also a large OSD logo with "Old School Delights" written below it. Inside, there are tables and chairs, and a counter area. There are also promotional posters displayed outside the restaurant.
Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
A plate of Nasi Lemak featuring rice topped with a fried egg, a piece of fried chicken, peanuts, fried anchovies, sambal chili, and cucumber slices. The dish is served on a white plate on a green table.
Fish and Chips
A plate of fish and chips with coleslaw, a slice of tomato, cucumber, and a lemon wedge. The plate has a decorative pattern of roosters and leaves.
Laksa with Shrimp and Egg
A close-up shot of a bowl of laksa, a spicy noodle soup. The bowl contains a creamy yellow broth, noodles, shrimp, fish cakes, and a hard-boiled egg cut in half. A small rooster logo is visible on the rim of the bowl. The bowl is placed on a green surface.
Modern Cafe Interior with Colorful Tables
The image shows the interior of a modern cafe with a concrete counter and various seating arrangements. Several tables with colorful tops (red, blue, yellow) are visible, along with wooden chairs and benches. The counter area has a cash register, menus, and some bottled drinks. In the background, there are more tables and chairs, and a glimpse of another shop through a patterned glass partition. The lighting is a mix of pendant lamps and linear fixtures.
Fried Chicken with Rice and Curry
A plate of food featuring a crispy fried chicken leg and thigh, served with yellow rice, a small bowl of curry sauce, a side of pickled vegetables, sliced cucumber, and tomato. Two pieces of papadum are placed on top of the rice.
Grilled Fish with Fries and Salad
A close-up shot of a plate of food featuring a piece of grilled fish, a side of french fries, a small bowl of sauce, and a salad with dressing. The plate is yellow with a black rim. The table is yellow.
Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Appetizers
A bowl of noodle soup with shredded chicken, mushrooms, greens, and a shrimp is served alongside a small bowl of appetizers and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The soup has a dark broth and is garnished with fried shallots. The appetizers appear to be small tartlets filled with a mixture of egg and vegetables, topped with cilantro.
Cendol Dessert
A close-up shot of a bowl of cendol, a popular Southeast Asian dessert. The dessert features green jelly noodles made from rice flour, pandan leaf extract, and coconut milk, topped with red beans, shaved ice, and palm sugar syrup. Two spoons are visible in the bowl. The dessert is served on a light green table.
Fried Chicken Wings
Four golden-brown fried chicken wings are arranged on white paper in a woven basket.
Tofu dish with sauce and vegetables
A close-up shot of a piece of tofu topped with a dark sauce, shredded carrots, and cilantro. The dish is served in a white bowl with a rooster logo on the side. The bowl is placed on a light blue table.
Fish Curry with Rice
A close-up shot of a bowl of fish curry, featuring chunks of fish, tomatoes, eggplant, and okra in a rich, reddish-brown broth. A side bowl of white rice is visible in the background, along with a glass of beverage. A QR code is partially visible on the left side of the image.
Nasi Lemak
A plate of Nasi Lemak, a traditional Malaysian dish, is presented. The dish features a mound of fluffy white rice, served on a banana leaf. Accompanying the rice are several components: two pieces of crispy fried chicken, a fried patty, a small bowl of sambal chili paste, a portion of peanuts, and sliced cucumbers. In the upper right corner, there are pieces of tofu or meat in a savory curry sauce, garnished with julienned carrots and cucumber.
Pork Chop with Fries and Salad
A close-up shot of a meal featuring a thick, seasoned pork chop served with a side of golden french fries and a fresh green salad with dressing. A small dish of dark sauce is also visible. The meal is presented on a yellow plate with a green rim, set against a blue tabletop.
Rice with side dishes
A plate of white rice is served with three small bowls of side dishes. One bowl contains a reddish-brown meat dish, possibly rendang. Another bowl holds a yellow, curried vegetable dish. The third bowl contains a dish with a dark sauce, topped with shredded carrots and cilantro. The plate and bowls have decorative patterns, including a rooster and floral motifs.
Laksa and Fried Chicken
A close-up shot of a bowl of laksa with prawns, fish cakes, and hard-boiled egg. In the background, there are plates of rice with fried chicken wings and a dish wrapped in banana leaves. The plates have a rooster motif.
Fish and Chips
A plate of fish and chips served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, a slice of tomato, cucumber, and a lemon wedge. The plate is decorated with a rooster and floral pattern.
Cendol Dessert
A close-up shot of a bowl of cendol, a popular Southeast Asian dessert. The dessert is made of shaved ice, topped with green jelly noodles (made from rice flour and pandan leaf extract), red beans, and drizzled with gula melaka (palm sugar syrup) and coconut milk. Two spoons are visible, one on each side of the bowl, ready to be used. A woven basket is partially visible in the background.
Chocolate Cake Slice
A slice of rich chocolate cake with dark chocolate frosting sits on a white plate. Around the plate are small, decorative cookies with colorful frosting and several small erasers, some featuring the Singapore flag. The background is a textured, light blue-green wall.
Chocolate Cake Slice
A slice of rich chocolate cake with dark chocolate frosting sits on a white plate. A fork is partially visible on the left side of the plate. The background is a vibrant red.
Plate of Rice with Side Dishes
A plate of white rice is served with several side dishes, including a dark meat dish, a piece of meat topped with shredded carrots and herbs, and a small portion of sambal with a slice of lime. A small bowl of curry with vegetables is also visible in the background. The plate is decorated with images of roosters and flowers.
Fried Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce
A white bowl contains fried tofu cubes topped with a salad of shredded carrots, daikon radish, and cucumber, garnished with fresh cilantro. A small white dish of peanut sauce is placed behind the bowl. The bowl has a black and red rooster logo on its rim.
OSD Old School Delights
A sign for OSD Old School Delights features new products: Side Dish Cheese Stick, Side Dish Alaska Fish Finger, and Laksa with Fish Roe Prawn Paste Ball. The sign is on a stand in front of a counter.
Old School Delights Restaurant
A busy restaurant interior with customers seated at tables. A large green sign above the counter reads "OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS It's recess time!". There are menu boards on the wall behind the counter. To the right, promotional posters display food items.
Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
A plate of Nasi Lemak is served with a fried chicken drumstick, a sunny-side-up egg, sambal chili, peanuts, anchovies, and a slice of cucumber. A glass of iced tea with milk is in the background.
Appetizer Cups
A close-up shot of four small, crispy cups filled with chopped hard-boiled eggs and topped with a dollop of red sauce and a sprig of cilantro. The cups are served in a white bowl. In the background, out of focus, are other dishes and a glass of iced tea.
Laksa with Shrimp and Egg
A close-up shot of a bowl of laksa, a spicy noodle soup. The soup is creamy yellow and filled with various ingredients including shrimp, fish cakes, fried tofu, and a hard-boiled egg sliced into segments. A dollop of chili paste and chopped herbs are visible in the center. In the background, a small plate holds french fries and a side salad.
Three Bowls of Food
Three white bowls of food are arranged on a green table. The bowl in the foreground contains a yellow curry with pieces of tofu, carrots, and a kaffir lime leaf. To the upper left, a bowl holds a dark, rich meat dish, possibly rendang. To the upper right, a bowl contains fried cubes topped with a sauce and julienned carrots and cucumber, garnished with cilantro.
Nasi Lemak and Fish and Chips
A close-up shot of two plates of food and a drink on a blue table. The plate in the foreground contains Nasi Lemak, with rice, a fried egg, a fried chicken drumstick, sambal chili, anchovies, peanuts, and cucumber slices. The plate in the background contains fish and chips, with a piece of fried fish, french fries, coleslaw, a tomato slice, a lemon wedge, and mayonnaise. A clear plastic cup with a straw contains a light-colored beverage.
Laksa with Shrimp and Egg
A close-up shot of a bowl of laksa, a spicy noodle soup. The bowl contains a rich, yellow broth, two shrimp, sliced hard-boiled egg, fish cakes, and chopped herbs. A small dollop of chili paste is visible in the center. The bowl has a small, stylized rooster logo on the side. The background is a light green surface.
Food Specials and New Products
Two display boards are shown. The left board advertises "Old School Western Specials!" with images and prices for Old School Grilled Chicken Chop ($13.90), Fish & Chips (Full Portion $14.90), and Grilled Salmon with House-Made Sambal ($16.90). The right board highlights "New Products - Must Try!" featuring Side Dish Cheese Stick, Side Dish Alaska Fish Finger, and Laksa with Fish Roe Prawn Paste Ball. A Foodpanda delivery logo is visible in the background.
Fried Chicken Wings
A close-up shot of four golden-brown fried chicken wings served in a woven basket lined with white parchment paper. The wings appear crispy and are arranged casually in the basket. The background is a bright yellow surface.
Curry with Fish and Vegetables
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of curry. The curry contains pieces of fish, eggplant, okra, and a tomato. The dish is served in a light green bowl with a dark green rim.
Refreshing Drinks
Close-up of two mason jar drinks, one a pale yellow lemonade and the other a dark iced tea with lemon slices. Several other drinks are visible in the background, suggesting a cafe or restaurant setting.
Appetizers in a Bowl
Four small appetizers are arranged in a white bowl. Each appetizer is in a fluted pastry cup and filled with chopped hard-boiled egg, topped with a dollop of red sauce and a sprig of cilantro. The bowl sits on a red surface.
Chicken Biryani with Papadum and Curry
A plate of chicken biryani served with a side of curry and two pieces of papadum. The biryani is a mound of yellow rice topped with a fried chicken leg and bay leaves. A small metal bowl contains a reddish-brown curry.
Egg Tartlets
Four small, golden-brown tartlets filled with chopped hard-boiled egg and topped with a dollop of red sauce and a sprig of cilantro. They are served in a white bowl against a light green background.
Drinks on a table
Two drinks are on a green table. One is a yellow beverage with ice and a black straw. The other is a chocolate drink with ice and a layer of chocolate powder on top, also with a straw. A QR code for mobile ordering is visible on a piece of paper.
Chocolate Cake Slice
A slice of rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and filling, served on a white plate with two forks. The cake is dark brown and appears moist. The background is a bright green surface. A glass of amber liquid is partially visible on the left.
Dessert Bowl
A close-up shot of a dessert bowl filled with green jelly noodles, red beans, and a yellow topping, likely a fruit puree or custard. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface, with a burlap cloth in the background and several small, colorful fabric decorations scattered around.
Malaysian Food Spread
A top-down view of a table laden with various Malaysian dishes, including Nasi Lemak with fried egg, peanuts, and sambal; a bowl of curry with eggplant and okra; a dish of braised meat with sauce; a side of pickled vegetables; and a bowl of white rice. A hand is visible reaching for the Nasi Lemak with a spoon.
Grilled Chicken with Sides
A close-up shot of a meal featuring a piece of grilled chicken seasoned with herbs, served over rice. The dish is accompanied by a side of coleslaw, cucumber slices, a tomato slice, and a small bowl of gravy. A plastic cup of iced tea with lemon slices and a straw is also visible, along with a woven basket in the background.
Fish Curry with Rice
A close-up shot of a bowl of fish curry with vegetables and a side of white rice. The curry appears to be a rich, reddish-brown broth with chunks of fish, eggplant, tomatoes, and okra. The rice is fluffy and white, served in a separate white bowl. The dishes are placed on a red table. A woven basket is visible in the upper left corner.
Restaurant Interior with Communal Tables
The image shows the interior of a casual dining establishment with long communal tables and benches. Several patrons are seated at tables, some interacting with staff. The decor is industrial-chic with exposed concrete and metal elements, complemented by pendant lighting. A counter area is visible in the background with a staff member attending to customers. A menu board with handwritten items is mounted on the wall.
Nasi Lemak
A plate of Nasi Lemak, a traditional Malaysian dish, is presented on a white plate. The dish features a mound of white rice topped with a sunny-side-up egg. Accompanying the rice are fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, a piece of fried chicken, sliced cucumbers, and a dollop of sambal chili paste. A few pieces of stir-fried shrimp in a reddish sauce are also visible, garnished with fresh cilantro. The food is arranged on a banana leaf.
Iced Tea in a Mason Jar
A close-up shot of a mason jar filled with iced tea, complete with a black straw. The jar is sweating, indicating it's cold. In the background, blurred figures of people are seated at tables, suggesting a restaurant or cafe setting. A woven basket is visible to the left of the jar.
Laksa with Egg and Tofu
A bowl of laksa noodle soup is presented on a white plate with a floral pattern. The soup is a rich orange color and contains thin noodles, fried tofu cubes, a halved lime topped with chopped green onions, and a hard-boiled egg sliced into segments.
Fried Chicken Wings
A basket lined with white paper holds four golden-brown fried chicken wings. The wings appear crispy and coated in a glaze. In the background, a green surface is visible, along with a portion of a light-colored sign with text and a QR code.
Four Bowls of Food
A top-down view of a white table with four small bowls of food. In the foreground is a bowl of white rice. To its left is a bowl with a dark, textured food item. Above that is a bowl with a yellow curry dish. To the left of the curry is a bowl with a piece of food topped with shredded vegetables and sauce. A wicker basket with utensils sits to the right of the bowls. A pink card with a QR code and text is visible under the basket.
Fried Tofu with Sauce and Vegetables
A close-up shot of fried tofu served in a white bowl. The tofu is covered in a rich, brown sauce and topped with julienned carrots, cucumber, and white radish, garnished with cilantro.
Restaurant Interior with Chalkboard Menus
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with long wooden tables and benches. A large chalkboard wall features hand-drawn menus and illustrations. Another chalkboard menu is visible on the right. The kitchen area is visible in the background.
Old School Delights Interior
The interior of a restaurant called Old School Delights, featuring a large green sign with white lettering that reads "OSD OLD SCHOOL DELIGHTS it's recess time!". The walls are decorated with chalk art and menus. The dining area has numerous tables and chairs, with some tables set up as long communal benches. A counter area is visible in the background with staff members working. A sign on a table reads "PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED WE WILL ATTEND TO YOU SHORTLY".
Fried Chicken Bites with Chili and Dip
A basket of crispy fried chicken bites is presented on a wooden surface. Scattered around the basket are several red chili peppers and a small portion of dipping sauce served in a banana leaf. A stone mortar and pestle are also visible to the left of the basket.
Curry Noodles with Tofu and Egg
A close-up shot of a bowl of curry noodles. The noodles are thin and bathed in a rich, orange curry broth. Topped with fried tofu cubes, sliced hard-boiled egg, chopped green onions, and a lime wedge. The dish is served in a white bowl on a blue table.
Weekday Set Lunch Promotion
A promotional display featuring a "Weekday Set Lunch" with mains and a drink from $9.90 nett. It also highlights a side dish of "Alaska Fish Finger" and a "Free Dessert of the Day". The display includes images of various food items and drinks.
Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken
A plate of Nasi Lemak is presented on a yellow table. The dish includes white rice topped with a fried egg, a piece of fried chicken, sambal, cucumber slices, peanuts, and anchovies. A glass of iced beverage is visible in the upper right corner, and a woven basket is in the lower right.
Old School Delights Signage and Menu
A large illuminated sign with the logo OSD Old School Delights is displayed above a counter. Below the sign, various menus and promotional materials are visible, including a pink menu titled "MENU" with sections for Starters, Mains, and Drinks, and a larger board advertising "Old School Western Specials!" featuring dishes like "Fish & Chips" and "Grilled Salmon." Another poster highlights "NEW PRODUCTS" and "Must Try!" items such as "Cheese Stick" and "Alaska Fish."
Fried Chicken with Rice and Spices
A close-up shot of a meal served on a banana leaf. The meal includes a piece of golden-brown fried chicken, a mound of yellow rice, a flatbread, sliced tomatoes, cucumber rings, and fresh cilantro. Various spices like cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom pods, and cloves are scattered around the food.
Fish and Chips
A plate of fish and chips served with coleslaw, cucumber slices, tomato slice, a lemon wedge, and tartar sauce. The fish is breaded and fried, and the chips are french fries. The plate has a decorative rim with floral and rooster motifs.
Chalkboard Art and Ice Cream Display
A man sits at a table in front of a large green chalkboard covered in chalk drawings and text, possibly a recipe or instructions. To the right, a display case with "Udders Ice Cream" branding is visible, covered in artificial grass. A menu board with drinks is also present.
Fried Chicken Meal
A plate of food featuring a large piece of fried chicken, yellow rice, papadums, a small bowl of curry sauce, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, and a side dish of mixed vegetables.
Rice Station Menu and Whiteboard
A table with a menu titled "Rice Station" displaying various Nasi Lemak dishes and other items. A basket of white spoons is to the left. A whiteboard with handwritten orders and a marker is in the foreground. A small wooden box with chalk writing is to the right.
New Products Menu
A sign advertising new food products with images of cheese sticks, fish fingers, and a bowl of laksa. Another sign in the background advertises weekday set lunches and a free dessert of the day.
Restaurant Interior with Chalkboard Menus
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a large chalkboard menu on the wall. The menu is divided into sections for drinks, mains, and other items. There are also drawings and text on the chalkboard, possibly explaining dishes or the restaurant's history. Customers are seated at tables, and staff can be seen working in the kitchen area behind a counter.
Chalkboard Art in Cafe
A chalkboard wall in a cafe features hand-drawn illustrations and instructions for making satay and kopi (coffee). The art style is whimsical and cartoonish. Modern pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and a concrete pillar is visible. Tables and chairs are partially seen in the foreground.