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Refuel J9

4.5(347)on Googlecoffeeyishun

18 Yishun Ave 9, #01-04 Junction Nine, Singapore 768897

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere80
Food quality60
Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Refuel J9 presents itself as a neighbourhood cafe with a varied menu, though consistency appears to be a point of contention.

While some patrons praise dishes like the Mentaiko Salmon Mac & Cheese for its generous cheesiness and portion size, others find items like the Japanese curry omelette with salmon and chili crab pasta underwhelming.

The mentaiko cauliflower/broccoli receives particularly harsh criticism for its flavour profile.

We note that the cafe's ambience is generally well-received, with mentions of a quiet and pleasant setting, especially during weekday lunch.

However, service experiences can be mixed, with one account detailing a poorly handled seating situation that led to a negative dining experience.

Coffee and certain salads, like the chicken sesame salad, are highlighted as strong points.

We'd recommend focusing on the Mac & Cheese or the salads, and perhaps visiting during off-peak hours for a more relaxed experience.

Verdict: A decent option for a casual weekday lunch, particularly if you stick to the well-regarded Mac & Cheese or salads.

Be prepared for potential inconsistencies in other menu items and service.

Signature

Mentaiko Salmon Mac & Cheese

Best time

weekday lunch

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Refuel J9 garners mixed but generally positive feedback.

Customers frequently praise specific dishes like the Mentaiko Salmon Mac & Cheese for its cheesiness and portion size, and the chicken sesame salad for its fresh ingredients.

However, some dishes like the chili crab pasta and mentaiko cauliflower/broccoli receive strong criticism for taste and quality.

While the cafe's ambience and staff politeness are often highlighted positively, there are isolated concerns regarding seating management and service recovery.

Mentaiko Salmon Mac & Cheese qualityChicken sesame salad appealInconsistent dish quality (e.g., chili crab pasta, mentaiko cauliflower)Cafe ambience and staff politenessSeating management issues
60% positive10% neutral30% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Jason Deng· 2 months ago

Honestly, this restaurant doesnt deserve to be 4.5 stars. The japanese curry omelette with salmon is ok at best. The salmon is so overcooked that it tastes like chicken instead. The chili crab pasta…

★★★★bonvivant Su· 5 months ago

Entered without expectations and turned out to be a pretty good lunch! Especially enjoyed the chicken sesame salad! Will attempt this combo at home. The strawberries were a nice touch. Sucha tasty c…

★★★★★Beng Kuan Choo· 5 months ago

Nice place to refuel after our morning pilate class @ Yishun Active Sg. Love the grilled salmon meal with nicely done vegetables and potatoes, and most importantly it came with my favourite poached eg…

★★★★Joanna Chong· 2 months ago

Disappointed with how the seating situation was handled. I was already seated at a single-person counter when another customer with two kids tried to squeeze into the same space. I have to speak up fo…

★★★★★Joopi Kim· 3 months ago

Ordered the Mentaiko Salmon Mac & Cheese and also Strawberry Matcha! I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Look at how empty my bowl was! 🥰 The Mentaiko Mac & Cheese was suuuuuuper cheesy and the…

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