Arnold’s Near Me
Searching for Arnold’s near me usually means one thing: you want that crispy, freshly fried chicken without crossing the whole island. Good news, Arnold’s now has outlets across Singapore, from its original home at City Plaza in Geylang to Bedok, Hougang, Yishun, Jurong, and Tampines. This guide lists every outlet reported in guides and listings, with addresses and hours, so you can pick the closest one and plan around the queue. One honest note: no current official outlet list could be verified, so confirm your outlet before you travel, since small chains do close or move branches.
Where is Arnold’s near me?
Arnold’s began in 1984 as a single small eatery on the second floor of City Plaza in Geylang, and it stayed a one outlet chain for 32 years. Expansion came late: Bedok opened in 2017, Jurong followed in early 2018 as the first western outlet, and Yishun, Hougang, and Tampines filled out the map after that. The chain is still small by fast food standards, so “near me” depends a lot on where you live, and some parts of Singapore, like the central Orchard area, have no Arnold’s at all.
The fastest way to find your nearest outlet is to search “Arnold’s Fried Chicken” in your maps app with location turned on, then compare the result with the table below. Maps listings carry phone numbers and live hours, which helps, since guide hours below come from listings of different years and can disagree by 15 to 30 minutes.
The original City Plaza outlet
City Plaza is still the flagship in most guides: 810 Geylang Road, #02-99, Singapore 409286, open daily from 11am to around 9:45pm or 10pm depending on the listing. It is the outlet with the longest queues and the strongest nostalgia, since generations of families remember its smell drifting from the second floor near the escalator. If you want the full Arnold’s experience, this is the one, but it is also the one where you should plan for a wait.
Which Arnold’s outlet is closest to you?
Use the table below to match your area to an outlet. East siders have the most choice, with City Plaza, Bedok, and Tampines all in the east. North siders get Yishun 10, north east siders get Hougang Green, and west siders get the Frontier Community Club in Jurong West plus the Ayer Rajah Community Club outlet at Pandan Gardens.
| Area | Outlet address | Reported hours |
|---|---|---|
| Geylang (main branch) | 810 Geylang Rd, #02-99, City Plaza, Singapore 409286 | Daily 11am to 9:45pm |
| Bedok | 215 Bedok North Street 1, #01-83, Singapore 460215 | Daily 11am to 9:30pm |
| Hougang | 21 Hougang Street 51, #01-49, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Singapore 538719 | Daily 11:30am to 9:30pm |
| Yishun | 51 Yishun Central 1, #01-04, Yishun 10 Cinema Cineplex, Singapore 768794 | Daily 11am to 9:30pm |
| Jurong West | 60 Jurong West Central 3, #01-05, The Frontier Community Club, Singapore 648346 | Daily 11am to 9:30pm |
| Tampines | 5 Tampines Ave 3, #02-07, Tampines West Community Club, Singapore 529705 | Daily 11am to 9:30pm |
| Ayer Rajah | 150 Pandan Gardens, #01-02, Ayer Rajah Community Club, Singapore | Daily 11am to 10pm |
Outlets inside community clubs
Several Arnold’s outlets sit inside community clubs, including Jurong, Tampines West, Fengshan in Bedok North, and Ayer Rajah. That is handy to know, since community club outlets can be easy to miss if you are looking for a street front shop. Search for the community club name in your maps app if the street address alone does not get you there.
What time does Arnold’s open?
Most Arnold’s outlets open at 11am daily, with Hougang reported to open slightly later at 11:30am. Closing times vary by listing: most guides say 9:30pm, while City Plaza is also listed at 9:45pm and 10pm in different places. Kitchen closing can run earlier than the stated closing time, and popular items such as spring chicken sell out, so arriving an hour before close is safer than arriving at close. If your visit depends on the hours, call the outlet first, since a 15 minute difference in listings can decide whether you eat or not.
My tip: if you are travelling to City Plaza specially, go for a weekday lunch outside the peak. You still get chicken fried fresh to order, but you skip the weekend crowd that made this place famous for its queues.
How do you skip the queue at Arnold’s?
Arnold’s queues exist for a simple reason: chicken is fried only after you order, and guides report waits of 15 to 25 minutes even after you reach the counter. At new outlets the queues have been far longer, with one Yishun opening day report describing a sold out store and a second visit still facing a long line. The fixes are plain: go off peak, order delivery through an app where your area is covered, or phone ahead where the outlet allows it. Ordering a combo or box for the table also speeds things up, since one order covers everyone instead of several separate ones.
One more practical point: at City Plaza the ordering flow has involved queuing to order, then waiting for a table, then paying, then waiting for a buzzer. Knowing that flow before you go keeps the visit calm, and it tells you why a delivery order at home sometimes beats a dine in trip on a busy Sunday.
Arnold’s near me FAQ
Straight answers on finding Arnold’s near you in Singapore.
Where is the nearest Arnold’s near me in Singapore?
It depends on your area. The main outlet is at City Plaza in Geylang, with other outlets in Bedok, Hougang, Yishun, Jurong and Tampines reported in guides. Check the outlet table in this guide for the one closest to you.
What is the original Arnold’s outlet?
The original Arnold’s outlet is at City Plaza, 810 Geylang Road, #02-99, Singapore 409286. Arnold’s began there in 1984 and kept that single outlet for 32 years before expanding.
What time does Arnold’s open near me?
Most outlets are reported to open at 11am daily and close around 9:30pm to 10pm, with some variation by outlet. Hougang is reported to open at 11:30am. Confirm hours for your outlet before visiting, since listings differ.
Is Arnold’s halal?
Yes, Arnold’s was one of the first fast food restaurants in Singapore to be certified halal, and it is widely described as a halal certified chain. Confirm the current certification at the outlet if you need it for a specific visit.
How do I skip the queue at Arnold’s near me?
Go at off peak hours, since Arnold’s fries chicken only when ordered and waits of 15 to 25 minutes are reported at busy times. Weekday lunches outside the rush and delivery apps are the easiest ways to skip the queue.
Related Arnold’s menus
Keep exploring the Arnold’s range with the main menu and the other guides in this set.