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Commonwealth Crescent Food Centre is considered one of the more under-the-radar hawker centres as it is located in the middle of an older estate in the middle of Queenstown and Commonwealth.

However, there are still many food gems to be discovered, and most priced inexpensively.

A thing to note is that many of the stalls close rather early, and you may find a couple packing up right after lunch hours.

While during the “Circuit Breaker” period, I wouldn’t recommend you making a trip all the way there if you do not stay in the vicinity, you can always bookmark this food centre to visit in the future.

For those living nearby, some of the stalls can be found on the delivery platforms for comforting hawker food to be sent to your doorstep.

Hammee’s
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-93 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Tel: +65 9818 8014
Opening Hours: 11am – 5pm or sold out (Wed – Sun), Closed Mon, Tues

Scrumptious burgers with meaty patties
Hammee’s had a very humble beginning when they initially started out with just two burgers on the menu – Classic Beef Cheeseburger and Fried Chicken Burger in original and spicy versions.

However, with time they flourished and evolved to set a solid foundation and attract a loyal customer base. So be prepared for a long wait. I waited for about an hour during off-peak. Just so you know.

This also gave them the chance to expand their menu, giving you the juiciest variety of delicious American cuisines.

It would be a crime to not try their classic Premium Beef Cheeseburger ($6 for single, $8 for double) when visiting the stall.

So, what’s new about their Classic Burger v 2.0?

Their beef patties have been upgraded after partnership with Huber’s butchery for beef supply – never frozen, freshly hand formed, and contains no growth hormones.

I loved how stuffed it was for the given price, with generous amounts of American cheese, mouthwatering caramelized onions and a lip-smacking homemade sauce amongst other ingredients to compliment the juicy beef patty. Accompanied with fries.

To avoid waiting too long for pick-ups, you can call them at Tel: +65 9818 8014 (preferably after 12pm after they serve walk-in customers).

牛车水阿婆卤鸭 Braised Duck Rice
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-95 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Opening Hours: 10am till sold out (Thurs – Tues), Closed Wed

Succulent braised duck rice with the best zhup
One thing that greatly effects the overall taste and appeal of a braised duck rice is its zhup or sauce.

This stall excels in this basic ingredient, striking a remarkable balance of flavours and leaving you wanting for more.

There is almost always a long queue at the stall and they run out quite fast, so make sure you get there early.

The regular portion of Braised Duck Rice ($4) is affordable and they only use fresh ducks, with a generous portion size that’s quite filling and satiating.

This one had a rather watery sauce which worked well, as it completely coated all the rice grains, making it juicier and delivering a punch of flavors with every spoonful.

Jian Kang Noodles
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-77 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Opening Hours: 7am – 1:30pm (Thurs – Tues), Closed Wed

Wanton Noodles prepared with super springy noodles
Wanton noodles are a crowd pleaser. They are a common item at most hawker centres, but there are actually a few stalls selling Wanton Mee in this food centre.

This stall is quite apt at this local delight, and their humble dish sells like hot cakes throughout their opening hours. However, due to the skillful service, you won’t have to wait too long for your order

They serve up Wanton Noodles, Dumpling Noodles and Pork Rib Noodles priced from $3.50 to $5.50. You can also order dumpling or wanton soup at $3.50).

Seriously, their noodles turned out to be quite a surprise as I wasn’t initially expecting this. It was springy with al dente bite, deliciously tossed in a savoury sauce. In fact, I thought it was compared to those served in those Cantonese restaurants in Singapore.

I only thought that the char siew was slightly dry and tough, though the wantons were silky enough.

A Wonder Bowl
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-97 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Tel: +65 8318 3210
Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm (Mon – Fri), Closed Sat, Sun

Lu Rou Fan and Minced Pork Ramen, anyone?
A wonder bowl is a hip and cool stall that was initially started with young hawkers. Their dishes are inventive and ambitious, experimenting with different flavor combinations that you won’t commonly find in other hawker stalls in Singapore.

This also creates a certain hype and allure that’s unparalleled in this food centre found in an older estate.

Items you can expect include Lu Rou Fan aka Braised Meat Rice ($4, $5), Salted Egg Fried Rice ($3.50), Teriyaki Chicken Rice ($3), Moo Ping Skewer Rice Bowl ($4.50), and Minced Pork Ramen ($3.50).

Their Braised Meat Rice ($4) is not quite like the Taiwanese style, but with larger pieces of tender pork belly on fluffy rice, drenched in a dark sauce with half an egg.

Huang Da Fu
31 Commonwealth Cres, #02-94 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Tel: +65 9800 1343
Opening Hours: 4am – 3am (Mon – Sun)

Wait, Bak Chor Mee Till 3am?
Besides being famous for its traditional preparation flavors, the dish is also popular for its affordability at this stall.

The stall is run by a young and energetic couple who know what they are doing quite well, and the service is impeccable and friendly.

Another thing to note is that it is opened from 4am to 3am, and food delivery is available on foodpanda, Grabfood and Deliveroo.

The serving of Bak Chor Mee starts at $3 only (there are only $4 and $5 version).

The $3 bowl contains quite a generous portion of ingredients. It was quite filling and topped with a lot of ingredients to enhance the flavors.

The thing that stood out for me was the juicy pork slices that was added to the dish in a large heap, along with thick and tender liver slices and also some minced pork.

While it may be the best around, this is certainly above the average BCM.

Hong Kee Porridge
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-89 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Tel: +65 9067 5755
Opening Hours: 6am – 2:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Comforting bowl of piping hot porridge
This stall is quite famous for serving the ultimate comfort food, a good old bowl of hearty and delicious porridge.

You can choose from Pork, Fish or Fish Head Porridge, starting from $3.

The recipe has been passed down since 4 decades to bring you old-school flavors that we all loved and found comfort in growing up. With an affordable price and a generous serving size, you can’t go wrong with this dish.

The porridge itself, unlike many other stalls serving the dish, wasn’t bland at all. You may find the consistency to be slightly wetter compared to the usual thick and creamy ones, perhaps to cater to the elderly customers who are regulars.

The bowl didn’t have a typical porky or fishy smell, rather earthy and delicious taste.

Liang Liang Fried Carrot Cake
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-69 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Opening Hours: 9am – 1pm (Wed – Sun), Closed Mon Tues

Fried carrot cake for a midday snack or hearty breakfast
Sometimes you just crave for the dishes that are familiar and remind you of the same flavors and taste that you grew up with.

For such comforting and wholesome fixes, I highly recommend this stall for a tasty serving of fried carrot cake in all its rich goodness. They are also known for their Oyster Omelette ($5, $8) and Fried Oysters ($3, $5).

Get the Black Carrot Cake ($3) which has more intense flavors and good wok hei. You can also request for less oil here.

Seng Kee Chicken Rice
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-78 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644

Hearty and wholesome Chicken Rice
If you are looking for chicken rice here, the famous stalls are Henry’s Chicken Rice and Seng Kee Chicken Rice.

Seng Kee also serves up other items such as Roasted Duck Rice ($3), Char Siew Rice ($2.50), and Chicken Laksa ($3). All very affordable.

Xi Le Ting
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-70 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Opening Hours: 12pm – 6pm or sold out (Thurs – Sun), Closed Mon – Wed

Local Chinese desserts for $1!
This stall has comforting vibes, with old-school desserts that have recipes that are being perfected since half a century.

You would spot an auntie behind the stall scooping endlessly, but do not expect her to smile much.

There are four options at the stall, namely the famous Cheng Tng ($1), Green Bean Soup ($1), Red Bean Soup ($1) and Sweet Wheat Porridge ($1). Takeaways are priced at $1.20.

All of the desserts are served steaming hot to warm you up from inside. Her Sweet Wheat Porridge and Green Bean Soup are the ones that would get sold out early, like by 1pm?

Love that this is very nostalgic-tasting yet not too sweet.

As desserts are a basic requirement to complete any meal, I would highly suggest you to stop by this stall on your way out. You definitely won’t regret it.

ASiP Fresh Cold Press Juice
31 Commonwealth Crescent, #02-85 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 149644
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

Variety of refreshing and healthy juices for a boost of vitamins
Can I say this is going to be my favourite fruit juice stall soon, as the couple are so friendly and make good recommendations.

No matter how stuffed you are, perhaps you want to make some room for these refreshing cold-pressed juices. They are also quite healthy and have a nice punch of nutrients and vitamins to revitalize you.

They serve up more pulpy fruit juices which include Guava ($2.50), Rock-Melon ($3), Dragon Fruit ($2.5), Soupsoup ($3) to Avocado Smoothie ($3).

There are also other interesting cold-pressed juices such as Apple Bitter Gourd ($2.50), Apple Lemon ($2.30) to ABC – apple, beet, carrot ($2.50). Refreshing.

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The 3 dishes that characterises these Korean-Chinese restaurants include Jajangmyeon 자장면 – noodle dish topped with thick black bean sauce; Jjamppong 짬뽕 which is a spicy noodle soup flavored with vegetables, meat or seafood; and Tangsuyuk 탕수육 – a Korean version of the sweet and sour meat dish.

Jajangmyeon 자장면 is a delicious noodle dish topped with a thick sauce made of chujang (the sauce), diced pork, and vegetables, with origins from the Chinese’s Zha Jiang Mian.

Do you know that April 14th is called “Black Day” in Korea, mostly observed by singles?

That is because Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 (when women buy men gifts); while White Day is celebrated on March 14 (the men will reciprocate).

And for singles who did not get any presents or love those two days, they will ‘celebrate’ by wearing black and eating black Jajangmyeon to drown their sorrows.

Don’t be sad, okay? Here are some Korean restaurants in Singapore which serve up black Jajangmyeon:

Photo by Nicholas Tan @stormscape

O.BBa Jjajang
77 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088484
+65 65886 96979
Opening Hours: 12am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

O.BBa Jjajang’s menu is somewhat similar to Chinese restaurants, with sides dishes such as chicken and pork served with a bowl of staple food (rice/noodles).

Their signature dish is the Jajangmyeon served with fermented black soybean paste in homemade noodles, diced pork, onions and shredded cucumber.

While most of the JjajangMyeon in Singapore had a strong black bean taste with a grainy texture, the version here had a slight sweetness in the black bean sauce (“zhup”).

Different from the salty Chinese-styled Zha Jiang Mia, the sauce was somehow both appetising and addictive.

Generously coated with the black bean gravy after tossing, the addition of fatty pork for the extra chewiness was an ingenious idea. Simple, fuss-free and comforting. O.BBa Jjajang (Tanjong Pagar Road)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Restaurant using adhoc grab rides for delivery at the moment, so customers will need to collect from the driver’s car.

Orders below $100, delivery fee is applicable.
Orders above $100, restaurant will cover up to $15 of ride fee.

Whatsapp https://wa.me/6588696979 with name, address, postal code.

Hong Jjajang 홍짜장
Tel: +65 6909 5171
93 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088514
Opening Hours: 12pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

There are multiple variations of the Jajang noodles available here, from Jaengban Jajang – noodles in black bean sauce; Hong Jajang– spicy sauced noodles; Samseon Jjang – Seafood and noodles in black bean sauce; Gochu Jjampong; Udong; to Ulmyun.

As for the Jajangmyun, this tasted most different from others I had tried before. The thick, gooey sauce had sweeter notes within, without the strong fermented bean character.

It felt more modern overall, and still very flavourful. Hong Jjajang 홍짜장 (Tanjong Pagar)

Huluruk Myeon House
Velocity @ Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road #01-84/85 Singapore 307683
Tel: +65 8488 9606
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Huluruk is a Korean noodle specialty house at Velocity, and the recipe is said to be pass down from an old Korean lady “Halmuni” (which means grandmother in Korean) Song.

Her Myeon Soup business started out in 1945, as the noodle courses and side dishes were her late husband’s favourites.

The thick black sauce of the Jjajang Myeon ($10.80) was quite ‘legit’, also included with pieces of pork cubes.

The noodles were cooked till too soft and wet for my liking though, otherwise would have been a better mix.

[Circuit Breaker Special] For Take Away. Delivery services coming soon.

Nipong Naepong – 313@somerset
313@somerset #B3-03, 313 Orchard Road Singapore 238895 (Somerset MRT)
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm Last order 9.30pm (Mon – Fri);
11am – 11pm, Last order 10.30pm (Sat – Sun)
https://www.facebook.com/NipongNaepongSingapore

Nipong Naepong – JEM
JEM #01-16, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, Singapore 608549 (Jurong East MRT)
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm Last order 9.30pm (Mon – Fri);
11am – 11pm, Last order 10.30pm (Sat – Sun)

Nipong Naepong is the first Jjamppong specialty restaurant in Singapore.

Their Jjajangmyeon ($13.90) is a noodle dish for those who want something basic yet classic, this Korean-Chinese staple is prepared by combining noodles with a black bean sauce.

This jjajangmyeon version uses jjolmyeon noodles topped with minced pork, boiled quail eggs, fresh cucumber strips, a sprinkling of sesame seeds, and the key ingredient black bean sauce.

Give it a good toss, and you would love the earthy aroma and slightly salty thick sauce. Nipong Naepong (JEM)

[Circuit Breaker Special] KFood Holdings is offering a promotion in which customers can order across Chir Chir, Masizzim, and Nipong Naepong all in a single order.

Delivery: Online Order Form

Ajumma’s
The Cathay B1, 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Other outlet at Funan

Ajumma’s Jjajangmyeon ($11.90) contains a bowl of springy noodles accompanied with special Jjajang sauce, a combination of tender pork collar, black bean paste, vegetables, all fried into an aromatic paste.

If you order delivery, the Jjajangmyeon Dosirak ($15.90) comes with crispy pork and chives mandus and 2 banchan (side dishes).

[Circuit Breaker Special] Delivery via https://ajummas.oddle.me/en_SG/. 10% OFF first order with min spend of $85. Apply promo code: AJUMMAS10OFF

Jinjja Chicken
249 Victoria Street (Bugis Village), Singapore 188032 (Bugis MRT)
Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm (Sun – Thu), 11am – 10pm (Fri – Sat)
Other outlets at Northpoint City, Jewel Changi Airport, Clementi Mall, Changi Airport T2

Something different here from the usual Korean fried chicken shops is the Jjajangmyeon and Seafood Jjamppong that are usually only available in Chinese-Korean restaurants.

Jinjja’s Jjajangmyeon contain savoury black bean sauce in a mixture of minced meat, cucumber and fresh noodles.

All their outlets are halal certified.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Delivery via foodpanda, Deliveroo and Grabfood. Islandwide delivery also available at https://jinjja-chicken.oddle.me/en_SG (Delivery charges depend on area.)

Bonchon Chicken
Bugis+, 201 Victoria St, #01-11, Singapore 188067
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm (Sun – Thurs), 11:30am – 10pm (Fri) 11am – 10pm (Sat)

Bonchon Chicken is known for its Korean Fried Chicken, but do you know it serves up Jjajangmyeon ($10.90) as well?

Their version comes with imported Korean dry noodles tossed with housemade black bean sauce, topped with sliced cucumber and grill boneless chicken.

It was acceptable, just that perhaps the lack of smaller meat pieces and a saucier base could make you feel something doesn’t feel complete.

[Circuit Breaker Special] 20% off ala carte items when you call and self pick-up your order at their outlets.

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To residents staying near the Holland, Buona Vista and Commonwealth Avenue West areas, Ghim Moh Food Centre with more than 70 food stalls should be one of your favourites.

With the “Circuit Breaker” measures in place, we wouldn’t recommend you coming all the way here if you do stay nearby. But you can bookmark this food centre for future reference, or head over to dabao if you are working or staying in the vicinity.

There is quite an impressive variety and selection of dishes here that will satisfy every hawker lover’s cravings. Here are 10 of the Ghim Moh Food Centre hawker stalls you can check out:

Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-04, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 10am – 8pm (Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun), Closed Thurs

Located at the Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre (and another branch at Chong Pang Food Centre), Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck is one of the most popular stalls there, and is also listed under the Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Chuan Kee sources its ducks from Malaysia. Compared to other braised ducks cooked using frozen meat, Chuan Kee’s are made from fresh duck which makes the meat sweeter.

Specialising in Teochew-style braised duck only i.e. there is no roast duck nor other roast meats in the menu, Chuan Kee serves all duck boneless but you can request it bone-in should you prefer.

Its signature dish Chuan Kee Duck Rice ($3, $4, $5) features braised duck coated in a dark and luscious sauce, topped over fluffy rice cooked in a Hokkien style of lor (sauce) thickened with a little starch.

My favourite component was the aromatic rice, despite being drenched in sauce, was neither sticky nor mushy.

Kong Shang Hua Wanton Noodles
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-05, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 6:30Aam – 1:30pm (Sat – Wed), Closed Thurs, Fri

Old-School Wanton Noodles
Located right next to Chuan Kee, Kong Shang Hua Wanton Noodles opens up bright and early to serve you extremely tasteful and filling Wanton Mee.

This has a simple menu – offering Dumpling Noodles, Dumpling Soup, Mushroom Noodles, Chicken Feet Noodles, Chicken Ipoh Horfun, with Wanton Mee being their star dish that attracts a stream of customers.

A single serving of the Wanton Mee ($3, $3.50, $4) comes with thin noodles tossed in generous amount sauce.

The noodles were delightfully springy, and had a nice balance of slight sweet and savoury aftertaste after coated with the sauce. They use lean char siew (which is perhaps the weakest link) and plump dumplings.

Guan Kee Fried Kway Teow
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-19, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 2pm (Tues, Wed, Sat), Closed Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun

Char Kway Teow With Michelin Bib Gourmand
The wait can be a bit long and tedious as uncle prepares the dishes at his own pace, but their Fried Kway Teow ($3, $4, $5) is worth the wait for its fans.

A few things to note: The stall is only opened 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Sat) for short window period of 7:30am to 2pm.

Uncle is an act to watch. While most hawkers are hidden in the background or you can throw a peek at how they cook up a fare, you would notice a window where you can watch uncle fry up plate-by-plate.

There are all the basis ingredients of eggs, cockles, kway teow, fried pork lard and lap cheong, along with reasonably good wok-hei.

Quite balanced flavours as well, even though you do not really taste that sweet-sauce.

Jiu Jiang Shao La
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-17, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 10am – 2pm (Thurs – Sun), Closed Mon – Sun

Specialises in Well-Charred Roasted Meats
This food stall stands out amongst a swarm of hawker stalls at the food center. Their roasted duck meat is exceptionally good and attracts a long queue at the stall.

The prices are quite affordable for the given serving size and quality of food.

They are best known for its Roast Duck ($32), with offerings of Roasted Duck Leg Rice ($5.30), Char Siew ($3), Roasted Pork Rice ($3).

If not, get their all-in-one with Roasted Duck, Char Siew and Roasted Pork Belly ($5).

It instantly won me over with its fragrant aroma and delectable presentation. The duck was cooked to a perfect tenderness although I do wish it was juicier) with flavourful and crispy duck.

I actually liked the sweet caramelized char siew better with a beautiful char. Sauce was slightly on the sweer side.

Ghim Moh Carrot Cake
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-16, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 1pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

For Mouth-Watering Black Carrot Cake
Some stalls are better in white, but guess most people here da-bao the Black Carrot Cake?

You will be drawn to this stall by the fragrant and appetizing aroma of carrot cake. I instantly wanted to get a plate for myself when I passed the stall, especially when I also saw that the carrot cake is “homemade”.

The service is very quick and efficient so you won’t have to wait too long.
I got myself a plate of their Black Carrot Cake ($4). It had more sweetness to it than the white carrot cake and a very smooth yet somewhat chunky texture which was quite appetizing.

The black sauce was added generously to heighten the taste and take away the salty flavours of the radish. It had a nice wok-hei taste and the serving size was quite filling.

Lao Chao Zhou 老潮州
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-18, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 8am till sold out (Mon – Sun)

Nostalgic Taste Of Mee Siam and Satay Bee Hoon
The stall opens at 8am, and is completely sold out by afternoon.

A lot of work and time is required to prepare the sauce for Satay Bee Hoon ($4, $6), generously laden with cockles, kang kong, pork liver, lean pork slices, taupok and cuttlefish in a nutty and smooth textured peanut sauce. $6 comes with more bee hoon and prawns.

Everything had just the right flavours and was complimented well by the vermicelli.

Their Mee Siam ($3) with beansprouts, taupok, egg, chives, chilli and tiny shrimps, is definitely worth a try with a lovely assam twang.

The sweet-spicy gravy was just slurp-worthy tasting like how a grandma would prepare with a well-guarded recipe.

Hin Fried Hor Fun
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-56, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Tel: +65 9752 1215
Opening Hours: 10am – 3pm, 5pm – 8:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Fried Hor Fun with Sliced Beef, Fish and Prawns
The bright red signboards are very easy to spot, and the stall with a queue hungry customers during peak hours.

Note: I went a couple of times and they happen to sell out before the indicated closing hours.

The stall is run by two chefs in an open kitchen where you can spot them furiously frying and cooking to create their signature smoky wok hei taste.

The price is $5 for all their dishes, and you can choose combinations that come with sliced fish, prawns or mui fan as the base.

As the dish is assembled (ie beef and sauce poured over ready-cooked rice noodles), you may not get that much wok-hei depending on which batch you receive.

However, there was still that smokiness in the noodles, and juicy tasty beef slices which were quite alluring.

Tom’s City Zoom Mee Pok Tar
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-11, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Phone: +65 9742 0865
Opening Hours: 6am – 1pm (Mon, Wed – Sun), Closed Tues

Tasty Mee Pork and Fishcake By Young Hawker
I first came across Tome’s stall at Lengkok Bahru when I was a young food blogger (*cough cough*, now not so young), and he is still persistent in delivering tasty Fishball Noodles.

And if you think only the older uncles can cook up an excellent bowl of mee pok, you are quite wrong. Tom does a very good job for his age and experience.

Tom a number of years to perfect his recipe of the springy mee pok, which also came with mouth-watering slices of fishcake.

The juicy handmade fishcake and fishballs are supplied by Tom’s uncle, whose who is called Citizoom (therefore the name, changed from i to y). The leek fishcake is only cut into slices just before serving, retaining its moisture within. (You can choose to add on additional of the fishcake.)

The noodles were cooked perfectly and had hints of vinegar and chili. The soup had wolfberries which gave it an enjoyable sweet tang.

(The other famous Fishball Noodles stall here is Thye Hong Fishball Noodle.)

Teck Hin Delicacies
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-30, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 12pm (Mon – Sun)

Smooth and Flavourful Congee
This stall is quite famous and is running successfully for over two decades now. They open up quite early and are completely sold out by late morning or early afternoon.

They serve two varieties of congee – Century Egg & Pork; and White Bait & Pork, both affordably at $1.80. You may not believe how expensive it is for the given serving size, matched with smooth consistency and comforting flavours.

Available occasionally, you can also head for the silky-smooth traditional Chee Cheong Fun ($1.80 for two, or $2.70 for three) drenched in sauces. Not the usual ones filled with shrimps and char siew, but still worth a try.

Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh 李老三
Ghim Moh Market and Food Centre #01-54, Block 20 Ghim Moh Road, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 6:15am – 6:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Traditional Chwee Kueh Stall Selling Since 1959
The stall 李老三 at Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre #01-54 is run by Mr. Lee who has been making Chwee Kueh since he was 8, helping his mother and brother in pushing their street food cart.

He learned the recipe from his mother and, up to now, insists on making Chwee Kueh still the old-fashioned way with no short-cuts.

They say he spends 16 hours a day making Chwee Kueh!

Each piece is priced at 40 cents here, with a minimum order of 4 pieces (ie $1.60 for 4).

Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh uses garlic and pork lard (instead of vegetable oil) which make their cai po (preserved radish) more fragrant. The radish is the chunkier-than-usual type, and this make the radish chewier in texture.

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Talk about one of Singapore’s most iconic hawker dish, and it would be Hainanese Chicken Rice – something that would still taste good after dabao (takeaway).

The Hainanese chicken rice typically consist of poached or steamed chicken chopped into pieces, then served on fragrant rice. This is occupied with light or dark soy sauce (or both), and garlic-chilli sauce.

A main highlight is the rice, which gets its flavours from chicken fat and broth.

As to why you would usually find many Hainanese Chicken Rice shops in the North Bridge Road area, that is because the dish is said to have taken root in Middle Road, Purvis Street and Koek Road more than 60 years ago.

Here are 10 places in Singapore to satisfy your Hainanese Chicken Rice cravings: (Note: During the “Circuit Break” period, we would encourage people travelling around the island to search for food. Some of these Chicken Rice shops offer deliveries or quick pick-ups after calling in advance. Most importantly, stay safe!)

Hua Kee Chicken Rice
85 Redhill Lane, #01-72, Redhill Food Centre, Singapore 150085
Opening Hours: 8am – 12:30pm (Wed – Sat), Closed Mon – Sun

Loyal followers would know it is owned and run by a 70 plus year old hawker, an affectionate auntie named Mdm Tan. For more than 40 years, she has served hundreds of diners and now her son, Jay Lim is helping her out.

This no-frills hawker shop with a red signboard, a favoured lunch spot among locals, has a two-items menu: Chicken Rice ($4, $5) and Poached Chicken ($15 for half, $28 for whole).

What gives the chicken meat its mild flavour is the blend of light soy sauce and chicken broth that serves as poaching liquid.

The poached chicken was not overly greasy or saucy, in fact still tasted slightly ‘cold’, but had this smoothness which was quite alluring that I enjoyed very much. Hua Kee Chicken Rice (Redhill Food Centre)

It adds that subtle savoury and sweetness that go well with the house made chili sauce. Simple but worth the wait for.

Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice
Block 40, Stall 7, #01-39, Holland Drive, Singapore 270040
Tel: +65 8428 7865
Opening Hours: 11am – 4pm or while stocks last (Tue – Sun), Closed Mon

Founded in 1971 as a hawker stall at the now-defunct Margaret Drive Food Centre, it is a family business owned by a Mr. Leong. This stall is operated by one of his sons Benson.

The flagship item Chicken Rice ($3.50, $4.00, $4.50) is the most popular in the menu line-up.

Sin Kee’s chicken are poached in a flavourful stock using chicken bones and other seasonings, to produce chicken that’s tender, smooth-skinned, succulent, and evenly cooked through.

An interesting method is that the chicken is plunged in icy water to “shock” the poultry. This cooking method results in a meat that is ‘crunchier’ and in a skin that is smoother.

What makes diners constantly coming back for more is essentially their signature dish Chicken Rice, all chunky slices of chicken meat served with a plate of flavourful yet surprisingly, not as oily rice.

Note: As per Sin Kee’s tradition, there is no soup served along with Chicken Rice. Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice (Holland Drive)

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice
Maxwell Food Centre #01-10/11, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
Tel: +65 9691 4852
Opening hours: 10am – 7:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice which is probably Singapore’s most famous chicken rice stall outside of Singapore.

The stall is helmed by Madam Foo Kui Lian and her children, and the business was initially set up by her elder brother.

Anthony Bourdain said that the chicken rice was so fragrant and delicious that it could be eaten on its own.

Gordon Ramsay took part in a “Hawker Heroes Challenge” and ‘lost’ to Tian Tian. (I use the word ‘lost’ loosely as it mattered just how the competition was carried out.)

The smooth slippery chicken pieces were a highlight, soaked in an ice bath prior for a firmer texture and to lock in the natural juices.

Tian Tian’s winning formula to me has to be its rice. I liked that it was generally warm, fluffy, and fragrant.

Tasty enough after absorbing flavours of the stock, and I could just eat it with the chilli sauce and garlic. But perhaps nicer in the past. Tian Tian Chicken Rice (Maxwell Food Centre)

Delicious Boneless Chicken Rice
Katong Shopping Centre #B1-85/87, 865 Mountbatten Rd, Singapore 437844
Tel: +65 9789 6073
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 8pm (Tues – Sun)

This stall hidden in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre is well-loved by the Easties for obvious reasons.

Other than being “Food King Good”, generous portions, the 2nd generation hawker is known to be an influencer with creative dances to ‘entertain’ customers.

It is hard to miss as over 75% crowd of the food court is at this stall alone.

A huge draw is in its portion size, the achar (love it with loads of pineapple) and that tasty cabbage soup served FOC. (I hear the soup ranges from pork ribs to peanuts, which is indeed substantial.)

The chicken itself was juicy and tender, tasted more delicious with the flavoursome sauce and fried garlic.

As for the rice, it would be a love it or so-so affair, as one would expect the grains to be more fragrant? But considering the overall package, its popularity is not without reason.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide delivery via https://katongchickenrice.oddle.me/en_SG/

Chin Chin Eating House
19 Purvis Street, Singapore 188598
Tel: +65 6337 4640
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

This no-fuss eatery located near Bugis is successfully running since 1934, and they offer a variety of authentic and delicious Hainanese dishes, including the famous steamed Chicken rRce with a great homemade dip and sauce.

The recipe is passed down from generations, and several of the dishes still taste quite old-school.

If you are ordering more, don’t forget about their Hainanese Pork Chop, Hainanese Mixed Vegetables aka Chap Chye, Hainanese Prawn Roll, Fish Maw Mixed Vegetables, and Black Pepper Beef.

The Steam Chicken Rice ($5) was lightly drizzled with aromatic sesame oil and soy sauce which really enhanced the flavors of the well-cooked and succulent chicken.

The rice was also cooked just right. I liked that it wasn’t too greasy and had a nice balance and fragrance from garlic and ginger.

Yet Con Hainanese Chicken Rice
25 Purvis St, Singapore 188602
Tel: +65 6337 6819
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 6pm (Mon – Fri), 11:30am – 6:30pm (Sat – Sun)

Yet Con Hainanese restaurant used to be really famous, known for its old-school taste and nostalgic vibes (though standard hasn’t been consistent recent few years).

This is a small and unassuming restaurant at Purvis street that doesn’t seem to offer much at first glance.

Sometimes, simplicity and minimalism is better, as you can enjoy your meal in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It is one of THE places to get Hainanese chicken rice in the area.

It is known for its “Tender Boiled Chicken with Chicken Stock Flavour Rice”, in which the chicken rice has homely flavours. Chicken meat was slightly above average in terms of tenderness to be honest.

Seems like more people head there for the Signature Chicken Rice Steamboat (serves 2) which comes with a generous serving of hearty chicken broth, along with seafood and vegetables plate that can be shared among two people.

The rice bowls can be ordered separately for $1.

Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice
Balestier Road, 399 401 & 403, Singapore 329801
Tel: +65 6254 3937
Opening Hours: 11am – 3:30am (Mon – Sat), 11am – 2:30am (Sun)

Boon Tong Kee had quite a humble beginning, but is now a successful running chain with 8 successful outlets (Whampoa West Blk 34, 425 River Valley Road, 199 East Coast Road, 18 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Blk 233 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Tampines Century Square, and Compass One Sengkang Square.

The flagship outlet at Balestier Road is the one listed with a “Michelin Plate”, serving as the prime spot to fulfill your chicken rice cravings day and night.

Opened till the late hours of 3:30am on most days, this is a perfect place for the night owls. Their menu is extensive and offers a variety of home-style Chinese foods besides Chicken Rice as well.

While the Chicken Rice ($19) is quite pricey, customers love their fluffy rice, chicken to their dipping sauce prepared to perfection.

I liked the light and fragrant rice that wasn’t too greasy and had flavours from the chicken broth.

As for the chicken, it was still slippery smooth and juicy, though I wished it was less bony.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide delivery via https://boontongkeedelivery.oddle.me/

Pow Sing Restaurant
59 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6284 0800
Opening Hours: 9:30am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

The owners of this quaint and tasteful restaurant are Hainanese themselves, so you can expect authentic flavours from their menu.

It is successfully running since 1983, and has many loyal customers and fans at the Serangoon Garden area.

The food is reasonably priced, and there are many options besides chicken rice to choose from. However, I did hear they used to be better in the past – this I won’t know.

Their Hainanese Chicken Rice is priced at $4, while a Drumstick Rice is at $5.50. Affordable considering this is a sit-down restaurant. Service was quick.

The chicken was quite tender, while the rice wasn’t too oily or greasy, and had a mild scent and deep flavours from the chicken stock.

The ginger sauce and bright chili sauce offered a pop.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide delivery via https://pow-sing-delivery.oddle.me/en_SG/

Hainanese Delicacy
#05-116 Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228213
Tel: +65 6734 0639
Opening Hours: 10:15am – 8pm (Tue – Sun)

This restaurant has a pretty convenient location, just a few steps away from the Orchard MRT station in the Far East Plaza. However, only those in the know would head up to Level 5 for this Chicken Rice.

It has a no-frills casual layout with simplistic décor, and is often packed during peak lunch hours.

If you want to avoid tediously long queues, try to make it there before 12pm. The large menu is stuck on a glass wall.

The Chicken Rice is quite reasonable priced at $4.50, and loved how tender and soft it was in texture. Enhance the flavours with some of the soy sauce, minced ginger and ‘power’ chili sauce.

Also try their Drumsticks ($5.50) and Salted Vegetable Duck Soup ($5) with homely flavours.

Nam Kee Chicken Rice
201 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574343
Tel: +65 6253 4502
Opening Hours: 11am – 8pm (Wed – Mon)

Another well-known Chicken Rice eatery with those nostalgic vibes, Nam Kee is popular among the Upper Thomson families.

Simplistic décor, old-fashioned booth and counter, nothing too elaborate.

Chicken dishes included Hainanese Steamed Chicken ($14 for half, $28 for whole), Roasted Chicken, along with gizzard or liver. Braised egg and rice are at an addition of $1 each.

The chicken meat had a strong garlic taste, and was not too bad. The rice was the weaker link, and perhaps lacked in the needed-aroma.

The highlight of the dish for me, was their chili mix that tied the whole dish together and gave it a delectable sweet-spicy kick.

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Bukit Timah Food Centre is known for quite a couple of fried hawker dishes such as Carrot Cake, Hokkien Mee, Char Kway Teow, alongside Satay and BBQ Chicken Wings. So it can be considered a ‘hot’ hawker centre.

Apparently, there is delivery service provided if you want to try out some of its popular stalls during the “Circuit Breaker” period.

Note: The delivery service is provided by an individual, and not via the 3 main delivery app services. Therefore, there are some instructions to follow with limited slots, and you can head direct to this link for more details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HawkersUnited2020/permalink/281440422856999/ (Note: DFD is just providing information, there is no affiliation.)

Stalls they will deliver from include Seng Heng Steam & Roasted Chicken Rice, Seah Family Braised Duck Rice, Batang Sliced Fish, Satay, BBQ Chicken Wings, He Zhong White Carrot Cake to Soyalicious. Of course, food is subject to availability.

– Delivery fee from $5
– Deliver timing: Lunch 11:30pm – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 2:30pm; Dinner 5:30pm – 6:30pm, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
– Please order at least 2 hours in advance for each delivery slot via +65 9694 5168 (Mr Bernard Yeo).
– Pre orders are recommended
– Payment via PAYNOW

Here are 10 of the Bukit Timah Food Centre hawker stalls for your reference, to satiate your cravings: (Note: some stalls are likely to change operational hours during Circuit Breaker period.)

Sin Chew Satay Bee Hoon
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-162, Singapore 588172
Tel: +65 9826 0782
Opening Hours: 11am – 1:30pm, 5pm – 10pm (Wed, Thurs), 11am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 10pm (Sat, Sun)

Putting this at the top because decent Satay Bee Hoon is getting harder to find in Singapore, and this stall serves up quite a note-worthy version.

And they are opened for only 4 days a week.

You will find a long queue at this stall at all times, so be prepared to wait at least 20 to 30 minutes for your turn during peak hours.

They have three serving sizes of Satay Bee Hoon ($4, $5, $6), or you can also order the Cuttlefish Kang Kong ($6).

Their take on the Teochew dish was sumptuous, included with thin vermicelli, tau pok, cuttlefish and pork slices, drenched in this luscious rich peanut sauce that had some special spices included.

It is a taste that you don’t get elsewhere.

He Zhong Carrot Cake
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-185, Singapore 588172
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Probably one of the most famous White Carrot Cakes around, though Bukit Timah residents may say that this used to be crispier and better in the past.

This stall is special for many reasons. It isn’t in the usual flat or scrambled style, but chunky blocks that are almost rectangular and piled on top of the other.

The big chunks of white carrot cake have a tempting eggy aroma, generally more to the soft and fluffy side.

For only $2.50 onwards ($3, $4, $5) per serving, you get quite a generous amount of carrot cake. I do enjoy the springy and flavourful chunks, mildly salty chai poh and hints of garlic.

(Tip: If you like Black Carrot Cake, look out for 135 Yong Ji located on another row.)

Yong Seng Satay
51 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #02-123, Singapore 588215
Tel: +65 96265173
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 8pm (Wed – Mon), Closed Tues

The Yong Seng Satay stall serves up Chinese-style Satay. They are most famous for their Pork Satay ($0.60 per stick), along with Chicken and Mutton Satay ($0.60 per stick). Ketupat is at an additional $0.60.

The reason being its preparation time which is tedious and time consuming, with the marination itself taking several hours.

It is hard to find tender Pork Satay of late, and this had a good layer of meat with fats, that added to its tenderness and succulence.

The slight hints of smoky, charred flavour intensify the taste, and is complimented well with the chunky peanut sauce added with sweet pineapple mash.

Seng Heng Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice
51 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #02-177, Singapore 588215
Tel: +65 96624263
Opening Hours: 11am – 3:30PM (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Sometimes I wonder why no television programme have came to interview the two good-looking sons helping out at the stall yet. Anyway…

This hawker stall may test your patience and love for chicken rice. The wait can be long and the queues never ending.

The stall serves up Hainanese-style Chicken Eice along with soups such as Black Chicken, Watercress, Bittergourd with Pork Ribs.

I thought that the chicken was tender, though I would personally wish that it was juicier with more of that ‘oily’ sauce.

The rice was grainy with fragrant savoury flavours of the chicken stock. Nice chilli too. Overall, not bad.

Terry Katong Laksa
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588172
Tel: +65 9812 0630
Opening Hours: 8am – 7pm (Mon – Sun)

This was a surprise find during one of my trips to Bukit Timah Food Centre (there is another outlet at Chinatown Food Centre). Consider this the ‘healthier; version of laksa with still flavorful gravy

This stall serves a healthy variety of Laksa that contains no pork, no lard, no added sugar, MSG or evaporated creamer in its preparation.

Surprisingly, even after taking out all of this, the authentic and delicious flavors and taste still remained, making it a very desirable dish so you can stay healthy while enjoying your favorite meals.

A regular serving bowl of Laksa cost $3.50. You can require for additional cockles, prawns for a dollar; and fish cake for $0.50

The standout ingredient of this dish is definitely their gravy. It ties the whole dish together and blends in well with every ingredient to impart a mild and comforting taste.

They also serve Nonya Otah ($0.60) and Nasi Lemak ($1.60).

Leng Kee Fish Soup
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-192, Singapore 58817
Tel: +65 9667 6104
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Thurs – Tues), Closed Wed

The thing that draws every customer to the Leng Kee Fish Soup stall is that the soup is rather clean-tasting and light (so if you are looking at the rich and heavy kind, maybe this is not for you).

The generous serving size of thick fish slices are also a good reason to come, with each bowl priced at $5, $6, or $8.

They also serve up Fish Porridge ($4.50), Sliced Fish Mee Sua ($4.50), Sliced Fish Bee Hoon ($4.50), Pig’s Liver Mee Sua ($4), and Braised Pig’s Trotter ($4).

For $5 per bowl, the serving size is quite filling, and I loved how the soup didn’t have a typical fishy smell yet every mouthful was packed with fresh fish slices, accompanied with tofu cubes and vegetables.

(Tip: The other famous Fish Soup stall here is Quan Xiang.)

Xie Kee Hokkien Mee
51 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #02-174, Singapore 588215
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

I suspect this used to taste much better in the past, but at $3 per plate with all those ingredients, effort in frying and wok-hei, we shouldn’t complain much.

The queue can sometimes be painfully long, so I would suggest going slightly before peak lunch and dinner hours.

The noodles were of a flat variety which is a bit different than most Hokkien Mee. In terms of wetness and flavours, this is considered in-between.

While the soup stock and wok-hei could be a tad stronger, the chilli helps to enhance the overall flavours.

168 Beef Hor Fun & White Bee Hoon with Clams
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-168, Singapore 588215
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

Okay, disclaimer: the standard is slightly inconsistent here, I think it depends on who’s doing the actual frying.

This hawker stall serves only wok-fried dishes, including Ham & Egg Fried Rice, Dried Beef Hor Fun, San Lou Hor Fun, Sour & Spicy Horfun, while Beef Hor Fun and White Bee Hoon are their signature dishes.

For the White Bee Hoon itself, there are various combinations including sliced beef, seafood, sliced fish, prawns and lala clams.

The Beef Hor Fun had delightfully smooth rice noodles and had a nice wok hei, on the saucier (generous gravy) though bland side.

Hock Le Xiang Rojak
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-152, Singapore 588215
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

This is a shared stall between Popiah ($1.50 per roll), and Rojak ($3, $4, $5). I suspect the Popiah is the more popular side, though I quite liked the Rojak which was a surprise find.

One of the reasons is that the Popiah is inexpensive at $1.50, and filled with juicy turnip and carrot fillings. Was there an X-factor? Maybe no, but certainly above the average.

The Rojak had a thick and delicious sticky sauce, which coated coated evenly around every ingredient such as the refreshing radish and taupoek, added with generous amounts of crunchy peanuts.

Nyonya Chendol
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-147, Singapore 588215
Tel: +65 9827 4818
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 8:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Where did Nyonya Chendol come from? Out of the ‘sudden’, you see outlets popping all around the island with its distinctive white and green signboard, and menu of 4 Chendol items.

You can find the stalls at Bukit Timah Food Centre, Old Airport Road Food Centre (#01-115), Whampoa Food Centre (#01-17), Blk 85 Redhill Food Centre (#01-57), Albert Street Food Centre (#01-69), and Boon Lay Food Centre (#01-130).

Nyonya Chendol specializes in the sweet icy and milky dessert of Chendol, serving the traditional, plain Chendol ($1.50), Red Beans Chendol ($2), Sweet Corn Chendol ($2) and XO Durian Chendol ($3).

The first noticeable thing was the big mound of shaved ice, which suggested that they aren’t stingy with their ingredients.

The ice was flavored with thick and glossy Gula Melaka and heavy coconut milk with a smooth and pleasing texture. The highlight of course, was the luscious red beans.

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There has been quite a bit of debate of the high commission rates of the 3 delivery platforms – GrabFood, Deliveroo and foodpanda.

It is heartening to see more indie delivery players and also hawkers banding together to come out with ways to get their food sent to your doorsteps safely.

Here are 8 Wanton Mee shops in Singapore that provide islandwide delivery (not just the 3 major delivery apps) for your consideration:

KinMoo The Thai Noodle House
2 Tan Quee Lan Street #01-02 Singapore 188091
Tel: +65 8795 1188
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

KinMoo’s famed Thai Wanton Mee is praised for its excellently springy egg noodles, specially made in Singapore according to the owners’ standard.

Thai-style wanton mees are generally dryer compared to other Asian versions, with very minimal sauce.

The noodles are tossed in special sauce and lard oil, then topped with wanton, pork charsiew (made from grilled pork collar), and further topped with (gasp!) more chunks of lard. KinMoo (Tan Quee Lan)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Kin Moo is offering FREE islandwide delivery with a min spend of $50.

Popular items to choose from include Signature Thai Wanton Mee ($7.90), Cha Kang Rao Noodles ($7.90), Mixed Poek Soup ($8.90), Kway Teow or Bee Hoon Nam Kon ($8.90), Pad Thai with Prawns ($8.90), Tom Yum Prawn Soup ($12.90), Chicken Wings ($8.90 – $17), and Thai Fish Cake ($7.90).

Customers are recommended to order at least 2 hours in advance. Quote “TAKEOUT” and receive 15% off the total bill if you would like to pick up your orders instead.

Delivery
– Order site: https://kin-moo.com/takeaways
– A delivery fee of $12 will be charged if order does not hit $50.
– Islandwide delivery with the exception of offshore islands and restricted zones.
– Tel for further enquiries: +65 8795 1188

Soi 19
Block 151, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, stall number 5 Singapore 560151
Tel: +65 9613 3340
Opening Hours: 7am – 3:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

The Thai Wanton Noodle stall literally propelled to fame after online reviews, and queues could take anything between 15 minutes to an hour. Bowls go from Regular, Large, to Jumbo.

The winning parts were the QQ chewy egg noodles, cured fish sausage and dried chilli flakes. No sauce was added so customers could find it dry.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee is offering free islandwide delivery with a minimum order of $35.

Items include Soi 10 Thai Wanton Mee ($7.10 for regular, $8.60 for large, $9.80 for jumbo), Fried Pork Rice ($10.80), Pig Trotters Rice ($9.80), Ipoh Curry Noodles ($8), Ipoh Curry Chicken Cutlet Rice ($9.60). Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee (Ang Mo Kio)

Customers can order via https://soi19.co-enterprise.com.sg/.

Wanton Fu
ARC 380 @ 380 Jalan Besar 01-09 Singapore 209000
Tel: +65 6935 3072
Opening Hours: 11am – 1:38am (Mon – Sun)

The shop serves up Wanton Noodles along with other sides of Oyster Sauce Vegetable, Boiled Wanton and Fried Wanton.

Price range from $3.50 to $5.80 per item.

The Signature Wanton Noodles ($4.80, $5.80), fortunately or unfortunately, tasted similar to ENG’s Wantan Noodle, with a springy bite and eggy feel to the noodles.

The magical moment happens when you douse the noodles in some of those fiery chilli, which would set your tongue tingling. Wanton Fu (Jalan Besar)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Wanton Fu provides delivery to these areas: Farrer Park / Geylang bahru / Boon Keng / Lavender / Jalan Sultan / Bugis / Kallang.

No minimum order required with delivery charge of:
Under 1km – $5
Under 2km – $6
Under 3km – $7
*Delivery fee will be paid fully to rider.

Daily delivery time between 6pm – 9pm. To order please Whatsapp to +65 6935 3072
Payment by Paylah / Paynow.

Bei-Ing Wanton Noodles 美樱云吞面
50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square 1, #01-64, Singapore 428769
Tel: +65 6440 9511
Opening Hours: 11am – 4:30pm (Mon – Fri), 10am – 4:30pm (Sat – Sun), Last Order 3pm

There are many styles of wanton mee in Singapore, and I would say this is between the Malaysian and Singapore versions, with eggy noodles tossed in a semi-wet dark sauce.

The long thin noodles were semi-firm with a good bite, made more fragrant with all that crunchy pork lard.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Bei-Ing Wanton Noodles at East Coast Road is offering islandwide delivery, with no minimum spending required.

Delivery charges varies depending on location.

SMS or Whatsapp +65 9046 7176 to enquire, or call +65 6440 9511.

Alternatively, you can pick up your order in the comfort of your vehicle at the front entrance of Roxy Square 1 (Along i12).

Inform them
– Name, Address
– Items from menu and quantity (also include preference for spicy / non-spicy)
– Date & time of pick-up or delivery
– Preferred mode of payment (Cash, PayLah!, Paynow)
– Last order 3pm

Items include Wanton Noodles ($4, $5, $6), Fried or Steamed Dumpling Noodles ($5, $6), Shredded Chicken Horfun ($5, $6), Chicken Katsu Noodles ($6, $7), Wanton or Dumpling Soup ($4, $5, $6), Charsiu ($5, $6), Chicken Katsu ($6, $7) and Charsiu ($5, $6).

One Ton Mee
29 Bendemeer Road, Bendemeer Market & Food Centre #01-09, Singapore 330029
Opening Hours: 6am – 2:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

One Ton Mee at Bendemeer Market & Food Centre will be both takeaway and delivery services.

Items include Sarawak Kolo Mee ($5), Wanton Mee ($4), Pancake ($1.20 each), Bak Chang/ Nonya Chang ($2.50 each).

[Circuit Breaker Special] SMS or whatsapp your orders to +65 9154 9322.

Delivery services
– Tuesday to Sunday 10am -2pm
– Min Order At $10
– Charges at $6 .
– Payment by Paynow/Paylah!

For a start they are only able to deliver to places not more than 8km (search ‘One Ton Mee’ in Google Map from the delivery location of Singapore 330029).

Bee Kee Truffle Wanton Noodle
Serangoon Outlet: Blk 2 Lorong Lew Lian FoodPark Singapore 531002
Opening Hours: 7am – 2pm (Mon), 7am – 8pm (Tues – Sun, PH)
Downtown Outlet (CBD): 5 Cross Street #01-15 Market Street Interim Hawker Centre Singapore 048481
Opening Hours: 7am – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri)

So, our humble local Wanton Mee with truffle ($6.50).

Bee Kee uses some white truffle oil from Urbani Tartufi, made of sunflower seed oil infused with white truffle flavour and soya sauce on its base.

The noodles contain slices of char siew and both soup-style and deep fried wanton.

The combination somehow worked very well, as Bee Kee takes on a lighter approach in the use of seasoning, which allows the faint aroma of the truffle oil to surface through. On its own, the noodles are moderately decent, old-school style.

[Circuit Breaker Special] WhatsApp +65 9226 7686 for pre-orders and self-collection. Delivery available islandwide.

Mains include Original Wanton Noodles ($3.50, $4.50), Braised Pork Soft Bone Noodles ($4.50, $5.50), Crispy Fried Wantons ($3.50, $4.50), Wanton Soup ($3.50, $4.50), Wantons in Chilli Vinegar Sauce ($4.50, $6), Truffle Wanton Noodles ($6.50, $8.50), and Truffle Braised Pork Soft Bone Noodles ($7.50, $9.50).

Choice: Black/White/Spicy/Tomato/Soup

ENG’s Wantan Noodles
287 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437070
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

ENG’s Wantan Noodles were known for its springy noodle, and more for the fiery hot chilli sauce which caused many to break out in sweat (and that hot sensation in the throat for some).

From a humble stall at Dunman Food Centre (and after some drama), they have expanded to become a chain noodle store found in many malls around Singapore.

Customers can also order side dishes of Boiled Wantan, Fried Wantan, and Oyster Sauce Vegetable, which are probably just excuses to have more of the chilli sauce. ENG’s Wantan Noodle (Tanjong Katong Road)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Eng’s Heritage has launched WhatsApp Islandwide Delivery. WhatsApp 6583239119 or https://wa.me/6583239119 to order.

Customers can also order from Eng’s Wantan Noodle paired with Zhong Zhong Wu Xiang or Eng’s Wantan Noodle & Old Hainan Curry Rice in one order exclusively on Eng’s Heritage WhatsApp Islandwide Delivery.

Tanjong Rhu Wanton Mee 金记丹戎禺云吞面 – Original Branch
4A Jln Batu, Singapore 432004 Jln Batu, Singapore 432004
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 2:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Tanjong Rhu Wanton Mee 金记丹戎禺云吞面 at 4A Jalan Batu is known for its old-school style wanton noodles, enjoying long queues especially after being featured in a number of TV shows and media reports.

There appears to be a number of branches (or franchises) around, from Blk 266B Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Blk 722 Clementi West Street 2, and West Coast Plaza Level 2 food court.

Tanjong Rhu’s version reminded me of those I used to have in the old kopitiam – thin egg noodles, not too much seasoning and came alive with the mix of chilli sauce and lard oil, while the rest of the ingredients were just less impressive.

The draw was the springy noodles with a firm bite. Tanjong Rhu Wanton Mee (North Bridge Road)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Order via https://www.wantonmeedelivery.com/order-now

– Flat $5 delivery for distance between 3km from the nearest shop.
– Additional $0.30/km outside of 3km
– Minimum order $30 – $60
– Cash on delivery, Paylah! & Paynow

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Bak Kut Teh must be one of Singapore’s most iconic food, in which many celebrities from overseas are huge fans of.

In Singapore, we typically get three styles of Bak Kut Teh which is the peppery Teochew style (the most commonly found), Hokkien style which incorporates dark soy sauce, and strong herbal-flavoured Cantonese style.

During this “Circuit Breaker” when many are isolated at home, sometimes it is good to have warm Bak Kut Teh that will be comforting to our bellies and soul.

(Note: As far as possible, I will most likely include BKT restaurants that I have personally tried. For the rest not included, sorry, perhaps after the “Circuit Breaker”. Don’t send me food also – declining all. :D)

Here are 10 famous Bak Kut Teh shops in Singapore with delivery services:

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Clarke Quay, 17 New Bridge Road #01-01 Singapore 059386
Opening Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm (Mon – Sun)

Song Fa is one of the most known BKT brands around, in fact the only BKT shop in Singapore awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand.

The Pork Ribs Soup is a must-try for its soft and tender pork ribs and trademark clear, peppery soup.

The broth is concocted with a blend of garlic and Sarawak peppers which is roasted in-house. You would find the soup alluring in terms of the spices, but not too excessive such that it would mask the sweetness of the pork.

Also, I generally find the soup light enough to have second or even third helpings, without feeling too rich or greasy.

As for the pork used, it comes from the belly side of the rib cage, and has less fats.

You get three chunks of lean pork ribs for each serving of this original Bak Kut Teh, faithful to the recipe of Yeo Eng Song back in the days. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh (New Bridge Road)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Song Fa Bak Kut Teh is offering islandwide delivery.

WhatsApp at +65 9383 6049 or http://wa.me/6593836049 from 10am – 8.30pm to order.

Delivery
– Min Order $30, delivery fee $3
– FREE delivery for orders $50 and above
– Order at least 60 min or more in advance (as they can get overwhelming responses during peak hours).

Items include Pork Ribs ($8.15, $10.50), Prime Spare Ribs ($9.95), Pork Tendeloin ($7.90, $10.30), Pig’s Stomach ($8.70, $10.60), Sliced Fish Soup ($8.45), and Pig’s Stomach ($7.80, $9.95).

Other dishes include Braised Pig’s Trotter ($8.15), Large Intestines ($8.80), Braised Pork Belly ($8.6), Spicy Pork Belly ($8.90), Glazed BBQ Pork ($6.30), and sides.

They have also introduced Bento boxes of Braised Pork Bento ($8.99), Ngoh Hiang Bento ($9.99) and Pig’s Trotter Bento ($9.99).

Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh Singapore
15A Lorong Liput, Singapore 277742
Opening Hours: 11am – 3:30pm, 5pm – 9:30pm (Mon – Fri), 11am – 10:30pm (Sat), 11am – 9:30pm (Sun)

The famous Restoran Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh 哥打正宗肉骨茶 first gained popularity as a pushcart stall at Kota Tinggi, and subsequently expanded to Johor Bahru and now Singapore.

It has two stores at Holland Village and Serangoon Garden.

While most traditional Bak Kut Teh uses pork off-cuts to brew their soup, Kota Zheng Zong Herbal Claypot Bak Kut Teh (Spare Pork Ribs, $11.90, $28.90, $49.90; Premium Pork Ribs $12.90, $29.90, $53.90) has a recipe includes various parts of the pig from ribs, belly, leg and tail. When you see all that fatty belly boiling in the rich stock, you know you are in for good stuff.

These parts are boiled together with a mix of 18 Chinese herbs and dark soy sauce for about 2 hours to achieve that complex-tasting broth.

You get that hearty, flavourful soup with mild-tasting herbal notes (not as strong as what you may expect) and surprisingly not that oily at all.

The pork ribs were meaty and tender – almost fall off the bones. Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh Singapore (Holland Village)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide delivery is from 12pm to 9pm from Monday to Sunday, last order 8pm.

Delivery orders will be delivered within 2 hours after confirmation. Advanced order for Delivery option for later timing is available. (Please allow +/- 30 minutes).

Minimum order of $30 is required for delivery (delivery fee varies depending on location).

10% off for Self Pickup orders above $50.

Delivery: Online Order Form

Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup 团缘肉骨茶
Block 127 Kim Tian Road #01-01 S(160127), Singapore 160127
Tel: +65 6684 0123
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 9:30pm (Tues – Fri), 11am – 9:30pm (Sat – Sun), Closed Mon

When the children of the founders of Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha 欧南园亚华肉骨茶 wanted to set up a shop on their own, they were not allowed to use the original brandname.

So this Bak Kut Teh shop at Tiong Bahru Kim Tian Road is called “Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup 团缘肉骨茶” instead, which symbolizes reunion and togetherness.

Menu includes the Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup, Spare Rib Soup, Premium Spare Rib Soup, Sliced Tenderloin Soup, Pork Ball Soup, and Fresh Sliced Garoupa Fish Soup.

Even though Tuan Yuan is related to Ya Hua, the Bak Kut Teh tasted like there were differences – the stock is ‘cleaner’, not as peppery and salty. Tuan Yuan Pork Rib Soup (Tiong Bahru)

[Circuit Breaker Special] Have your signature peppery broth (customisable), succulent meat, and crispy youtiao at the comfort of your own home.

– Order Link: https://tuanyuanbkt.oddle.me
– Take $5 off (min spend $50) on your first online delivery order.
– Enter “TYBKT5” upon checkout
– Free delivery for orders above $100

If not, order online for pick up: http://www.tuanyuan.sg/order.html.

Founder Bak Kut Teh 发起人肉骨茶餐馆
154 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218431 (10 min walk from Farrer Park MRT)
Tel: +65 86352 6192
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 2:30pm (Wed – Mon), Closed Tues

Hotel Boss #01-09 Jln Sultan, 500, Singapore 19902
Opening hours: 9am – 5am (Mon – Sun)

Founder is one of Singapore’s most famous Bak Kut Teh shop, known for having its entire walls pasted with pictures of celebrities.

Actually almost every Asian celeb I can recognize has been here, from mega-stars, Hong Kong actors, singers to MediaCorp artistes (Emil Chau, Sandra Ng, Lee Hom, S.H.E. Fann Wong, and yes JAY CHOU.)

Founder’s Founder who was a pig farmer is said to have founded/created the dish based on trial and error, not based on any formula – which is why it is called “Founder”.

The recipe is said to be made with the freshest meaty pork ribs, simmered in a specially formulated broth of herbs and spices.

The brand has also launched their new Mama’s Homecooked Dishes from $5 onwards featuring dishes with quirky titles such as Too Moody to Eat (pan-fried ‘Marinated Garlic Chicken’), Neighbour’s “Ho Liao” (chicken feet with Special Home-cooked Black Bean Sauce), Grandma’s Pork Belly and more.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Free islandwide delivery with a min purchase of $30, from 10am to 9pm.

WhatsApp Call or Message +65 8896 5136 one day in advance to secure limited slots.

Takeaway option too – enjoy 10% off when you arrange for self pickup. Menu: https://www.facebook.com/founderbakkutteh/menu

Legendary Bak Kut Teh 發传人肉骨茶
154 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218431
Tel: +65 6292 0938
Opening Hours: 9am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Legendary Bak Kut Teh 發传人肉骨茶 is actually opened by the daughter of the owner of Founder Bak Kut Teh, in case you wonder about the similarities in name (发起人 vs 發传人).

Similarly, you would love the tenderness of the fresh Indonesian pork and peppery soup cooked with Sarawak peppercorn.

The classic Bak Kut Teh comes with a few combinations – normal, combo (with ribs), short ribs, all ribs.

I would recommend the Legendary Bak Kut Teh with Ribs combo where you can one entire long prime rib, along with some of its sides such as tau pok, Peanut, tau kee, and you tiao.

Loved that the soup was very hot, slightly sweet and very peppery. I could not stop sipping it down, or dipping the crispy you tiao down to absorb some of the stock.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Legendary Bak Kut Teh Singapore now available for take away and delivery from 9am – 11pm daily.

Call them at +65 9455 9629 / WhatsApp +65 9645 0125
– Minimum spending of $60
– Advance order of 2-3 hours at least recommended

Items include Bak Kut Teh ($8, $9.50 – combo, $10.50 – short ribs, $11.50 – all ribs), Braised Pig Trotter ($10, $16, $20), Sliced Lean Meat Soup ($8), Mixed Pig Organ Soup ($8), Braised Pig Intestines ($8.50, $12.50, $16) and more.

Hong Ji Claypot Bak Kut Teh
Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, St 11, Blk 107 #01-38 Singapore 560107
Tel: +65 9682 2614
Opening Hours: 8:00am – 9:45pm (Mon – Sun)

Hong Ji’s selling point is the aromatic hot piping broth which takes 6 hours to cook, made with herbs such as dang shen, dang gui and dried tangerine peel.

Before it is served, you can already smell the fragrance a few metres away. The soup is light and not overly salty or overpowering, and I could easily finish two bowls of this.

The tender pork ribs are also cut into shorter lengths, such that they are easier to eat.

Interestingly, the soup also comes with other ingredients such as tau pok, mushroom and lettuce, which gives it a needed variety. Hong Ji Bak Kut Teh (Ang Mo Kio)

[Circuit Breaker Special[ Hong Ji Claypot Herbal Bak Kut Teh at Ang Mo Kio Outlet is providing islandwide delivery. Minimum order $20.

They are also offering 50% OFF DELIVERY FEE till 4th May. Delivery fee ranges from $6 to $9.75 depending on distance (price afrer discount).

Free delivery for orders above $50.

NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh
208 Rangoon Rd, Hong Building, Singapore 218453
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh has been known for using the same recipe since 1955, offering savoury, pork-based peppery soup cooked in distinct Teochew style.

Best to be accompanied with chilli and dark soya sauce and servings of freshly-brewed Kung Fu tea.

[Circuit Breaker Special] NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh is available via takeaway and islandwide delivery.

Order online at order.ngahsio.com.

“Pickup” option – 20% off Total Bill (NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh at Rangoon Road)

Leon Kee Claypot Pork Rib Soup 諒記砂鍋當歸肉骨茶
120 Bukit Merah Lane, #01-18 Alexandra Village Food Centre, Singapore 150120
Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm (Mon – Tues, Thurs – Sun), Closed Wed

Leon Kee Claypot Pork Rib Soup 諒記砂鍋當歸肉骨茶 at Alexandra Village Food Centre is home to Hokkien style of Bak Kuh Teh (pork rib soup) served in a traditional claypot – similar to the typical Malaysian versions.

It is awarded with a Michelin Plate in the Singapore Michelin Guide.

The menu is quite wide-ranging from Pork Rib Soup ($5, $5 $10), Pig Tail Soup ($5, $6, $10), Pig Trotter ($5, $6, $10), to Claypot Prawn Noodles ($5, $8), Meat Ball Soup ($5, $8), and Claypot Liver ($10, $12).

Available in different portion sizes, Leon Kee’s signature Pork Rib Soup ($5, $6, $10) is prepared using a flavourful, not-too-thick broth cooked with different Chinese herbs.

While there are fans who say this is possibly close to what you can find in Malaysia, I thought in comparison there wasn’t that strong herbal taste and full-bodied flavours.

I would say the broth was somewhere in the middle, in terms of heartiness, intensity and how hot it was. It won’t make you sweat like the usual peppery ones.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Available via WHY-Q.

Soon Huat Bak Kut Teh
302 Bedok Road Singapore 469460
Tel: +65 6273 3338
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Other outlets: 257 Jalan Kayu, KINEX Mall B1-K5

Soon Huat Dining House is founded by Jabez Tan, an ex-offender-turned-chef who picked up his culinary skills while in Changi prison serving his last term.

He then developed and perfected his recipe of Bak Kut Teh, a luxurious soup that combines the best of Malaysian and Singaporean styles.

The dish uses premium pork ribs tenderly simmered in a complex broth, served with generous serving of golden mushrooms and tow kee.

Other recommended items include Bak Kut Teh Soup ($7.90), Dried Bak Kut Teh ($8.90), and Seafood White Mee Hoon ($9.90).

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide Delivery via GrabFood

Old Street Bak Kut Teh
Various locations including: 129 Upper Paya Lebar Road Singapore 534840
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Old Street is Bak Kut Teh chain with 23 outlets located across Singapore, Indonesia, Shanghai and Bangkok.

While it is branded as a “heritage eatery”, it is quite ‘newly’ established in 2010, and specialises in Bak Kut Teh with herbal-broth with slight pepperiness and fall-of-the-bone tender pork ribs.

Customers can also order silky vermicelli noodles to go with the dish, or a side of freshly-made you tiao to dip into the broth.

For something more special, go for the Dry Bak Kut Teh with meaty ribs tossed in a wok with a spicy dark sauce gravy and ladyfingers, perfect with a bowl of steamed rice.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide delivery via https://oldstreetbakutteh.apdeliver.com/oldstreet/delivery

– Minimum Order $50
– Weekdays: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 9pm
– Weekends: 11am – 9pm

One more…

Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh
593 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169641
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm (Tues – Sat), 11am – 10pm (Sun), Closed Mon

Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh has its humble beginnings in Outram Park estate, founded by Madam Gwee Peck Hua, with the recipe developed with sister Madam Gwee Guek Hwa.

The signatures are the Prime Cut Ribs, Ribs with other combinations such as Kidney Soup, Mee Sua with Minced Pork Ball, Intestine Soup, and Stomach Soup. Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh (Raffles City)

[[Circuit Breaker Special] 593 Havelock Road. Tel: +65 6235 7716, or via GrabFood
PSA Tanjong Pagar Complex #01-05/07. Tel: +65 6222 9610, or via Grabfood or FoodPanda

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The Circuit Breaker in Singapore has been extended till 1st June, and along with it stores that sell primarily beverages such as Bubble Tea will be temporary closed for the period.

If you still have Bubble Tea cravings, here are 5 Taiwanese cafes and kiosks in Singapore that offer them for delivery.

In line with the new measures, the drinks will not be sold on its own, and has to be ordered with food. To encourage people to stay at home as well, I only gathered shops that offer delivery (some has islandwide).

Eat 3 Bowls 呷三碗福利社
Blk 462 Crawford Lane #01-161 Singapore 190462
Tel: +65 9154 8191
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 8pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

[Circuit Breaker Special] Taiwanese Cafe Eat 3 Bowls 呷三碗 is offering islandwide delivery, more details via link here: http://Eat3bowls.oddle.me.

Get $8 off delivery fee with min. spend of $50. Delivery fee differs depending on the area, but it is about $15.

Menu items include Braised Pork Rice Set ($8.80), Braised Pork Rice ($5), Chicken Rice Set ($8.80), Chicken RIce ($5), Oyster Intestines Mee Sua, along with sides of Herbal Pork Ribs Soup ($6.50), Braised Intestines ($7), Taiwanese Sausage ($4.30), Tofu with Century Egg ($4.20), Braised Chicken Cabbage ($4.20), Boiled Vegetables ($4.20), and Braised Egg ($1.50).

In case you are wondering, yes, they also offer Bubble Tea Latte ($4.30) and Fresh Milk with Brown Sugar Pearls ($4.30).

For pickup at store (462 Crawford Lane, #01-61, Singapore 190462), Whatsapp +65 9154 8191 at least 4 hours in advance.

I Love Taimei 我愛台妹
52 Queen Street ABFL-21, Singapore 188539
Tel: +65 6336 1887
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

I Love Taimei 我愛台妹 started off at Bugis Village, brought together by two Taiwanese sisters who are passionate foodies.

Their approach is to put a contemporary twist to traditional Taiwanese street snacks, and you would find items such as Taimei Hot Chick, Popcorn Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Crispy Squid, Braised Chicken Rice with Popcorn Chicken, Taiwan Tempura, and Enoki Mushroom.

In terms of drinks, their signature milk Tea include Sunny Island included with mango, fresh milk, butterfly pea flower tea and popz, and Super Caramel Milk with grass jelly and pearls.

[Circuit Breaker Note] In line with Circuit Breaker measures, I Love Taipei will not sell any walk-in bubbletea only orders, ie all bubble tea is to be purchased with food.

Every customer is limited to 2 combos or 2 food items + 2 drinks.

Deliveries available via GrabFood and foodpanda.

8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro
37 Teck Chye Terrace, Singapore 545734
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro located near Serangoon, is named after a Jay Chou song and known for its authentic tasting Taiwanese dishes.

What you can expect include 8 Degrees Pork Belly Rice ($5.80), Oyster Mee Sua ($5.80), Mee Sua ($3.80), Braised Beef Noodles soup ($10.80 – mildly spicy), Salted Chicken ($7.80), Scallion Pancakes ($4.80), Fried Chicken Cutlet ($7.80) and Eggroll with Porkfloss ($4.80),

Drinks offered include 8 Degrees Bubble Milk Tea ($4.80), Hot Bubble Milk Tea ($), Rose Milk Tea ($5.80), Ginger Milk Tea ($4.80), Bubble Green Tea ($4.00) and Honey Green Tea ($4.80).

[Circuit Breaker Special] Delivery services is provided for customers staying within 8KM radius of the restaurant.

Delivery fee ranges from $3 to $6, and differs depending on area and minimum order. Orders can be viewed and place via this link https://bit.ly/2yzloHr

10% OFF first delivery order.

Monga Fried Chicken Singapore
SingPost Centre, 10 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 408600
+65 8896 5136
Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

The Taiwanese fried chicken chain which is co-owned by Taiwanese TV host Nono, got its name from the Wanhua district of Taiwan – which is traditionally known as “Monga”.

The chicken cutlets are said to be prepared the way they do over Taiwan, sliced into a thick piece with a minimum of 2cm.

The shop also uses honey instead of granulated sugar to marinate the chicken meat, which is supposed to help tenderise the meat and elevate the taste.

Get their all-time favourite chicken cutlets in three flavours, The King (original), Hot Chick (spicy), and Taiker (seaweed), each priced at $6.90 delivered right to your doorstep.

[Circuit Breaker Special] Monga’s Taiwanese Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Teas in Original & Matcha flavours are still available for islandwide delivery. For FREE islandwide delivery, a minimum purchase of $30 is required.

WhatsApp Call or Message +65 8896 5136 one day in advance to secure your slots.

Do note that the BBT cannot be purchased as a standalone and have to be purchased with food.

Menu: https://facebook.com/mongasingapore/menu

YEAH Taiwanese Street Food
Timbre+ 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent #01-04/05 Singapore 139957
+65 9632 0590
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

YEAH Taiwanese Street Food serves up comforting Taiwanese street food such as Three Cups Chicken Rice Bowl ($5.80), Triple Up Rice Bowl ($9.80), and Fried Chicken Steak Rice Bowl ($6.30).

There are some sides of Flaming Beef Cubes, “Insane XXXL” Chicken Steak, Truffle Fries with Parmesan, Popcorn Chicken bites and Sweet Potato Fries.

Under their Drinks Indulgence series, BBT fans will be glad to know their offer Signature Boba Milk Tea ($4.30), Okinawa Brown Sugar Milk ($5.40), along with Honey Lemon Aiyu ($3.80) and Plum Limeade ($3.80).

[Circuit Breaker Special] Islandwide Delivery available, via Whatsapp +65 9632 0590 or GrabFood.

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You never know how much you miss something till it is gone.

It is getting harder to find confectioneries in Singapore which make kueh kueh the traditional way – handmade.

Tedious, labour intensive, not many are willing to pick up the skills.

Here are some shops and stalls in Singapore known for their kueh kueh. The list is not exhaustive of course, and will continue to expand. As far as possible, DFD will include places that we have tried personally (But please don’t send food to my place.)

With the extended Circuit Breaker, many cake and dessert shops have to close operations till further notification. The following listed here have checked and were given the green light, while most other familiar kueh shops are still in the process clarifying or closing temporarily.

As there is limited supply and delivery rides matched with overwhelming demand, do be patient if you do not get your orders in time.

Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionery
84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-21, Singapore 460084
Tel: +65 6449 0815
Opening Hours: 5am – 5pm (Mon – Sat), 5am – 2pm (Sun)

Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionery, located at Bedok North, started back in 1967 in a simple kampong kitchen at Changi Village.

Although the family is Teochew, owner Madam Sing learnt the skills of nonya cake making from her father’s Peranakan ‘shi-fu’.

The shop’s pride and joy is the ‘Jiu Ceng Gao‘, otherwise known as Kueh Lapis Sagu or Nine-Layered Cake. Lek Lim’s version made from tapioca flour, coconut milk, and flavoured with pandan is indeed aromatic, smoothly delicate and not too sweet.

The shop also supplies to other hawker stalls, caterers, hotels and restaurants.

Delivery via foodpanda or https://kuehkueh.com.sg

HarriAnn’s Delight
30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-25, Singapore 168898
Tel: +65 6273 0852
Opening Hours: 6am – 2pm (Tues – Sun6273 0852), Closed Mon

HarriAnns has been around since the early 1950s, started as a simple push-cart in the Tiong Bahru district in Singapore.

Since then, it has been offering Peranakan heritage food made from recipes passed down for three generations from grandma’s time.

Today, it continues to use traditional methods and the freshest premium ingredients in the making of their dishes, including its signature Nonya Kueh & Cookies. Each piece is an edible piece of art, painstakingly hand-crafted by its chefs with tender loving care.

Kueh available include Rainbow Lapis ($1.20), Kueh Salat ($1.20), Kueh Talam ($1.20), Kueh Binka Ubi ($1.20), Kueh Chendol ($1.20), Ang Ku Kueh ($1.20), Kueh Dadar ($1.50) and more.

Delivery fee is measured by location. FREE delivery for orders $80 and above.
10% Discount for self-pick up at their outlets (Bugis Junction / Suntec City) with a minimum purchase of $20. Pre-orders only.

WhatsApp at +65 9792 3523 to place orders.

Kueh Ho Jiak
6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #02-20, Singapore 081006
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 2pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Kueh Ho Jiak located within Tanjong Pagar Food Centre is known for its multi-coloured Ang Ku Kueh.

The purple colour on the skin is said to come from sweet potato, with no added food colourings.

The Ang Ku Kueh come in more traditional flavours such as mung bean, red bean and yam, to more wacky ones from durian, jackfruit to a hae bi hiam (spicy shrimp) which I really liked.

Healthy Kueh Desserts & Bentos with no pork no lard are available.

Online deliveries are available daily till 8:30pm
Website: www.kuehhojiak.com (online delivery or self-collect)
https://wa.me/6587509271

Poh Cheu
127 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-222, Singapore 150127
Tel: +65 6276 2287
Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

An entry in the Michelin Guide earning The Michelin Plate, Poh Cheu specialises in handmade colourful kueh in a variety of sweet and salty flavours.

If you want some traditional Ang Ku Kueh and Soon Kueh, Poh Cheu has been in operation since 1985.

Founder couple Neo Poh Cheu and Lim Kim Noi began with only 6 flavours for the Ang Ku Kueh: Peanut, Green Bean, Salted Bean, Yam, Durian and Coconut.

Today, they have 12 flavours, including modern ones that appeal to the younger generation, such as Red Bean, Black Sesame, Green Tea, Mango, Pineapple, and Coffee.

Except for the Salted Bean, all flavours are vegetarian. All products at Poh Cheu are made using vegetable oil.

Note that their online and delivery services are closed temporary for the period of the “Circuit Breaker”
– All pre-orders will be closed, purchases will be strictly for walk-in only.
– All products will be pre-packed in boxes of 5, with no loose pieces available for purchase.
– Closed every Sunday and Monday. Daily closing hours will be earlier.

Hainan Xiao Chi 海南小吃意粑
22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 #01-35 Singapore 310022
Tel: +65 9338 1903
Opening Hours: 7am – 1pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

The Hainanese has a saying, that a piece of kueh cannot be complete without coconut. This represents the importance of coconut palm sugar in their cakes and snacks.

The Yi Buah is something I have never really seen before, a Hainanese kueh made of glutinous rice flour then stuffed with fillings such as coconut, sesame and peanut.

The word “Yi” represents memories, and the cake has come to symbolise bliss, joy and harmony among families and friends.

Hainan Xiao Chi continues to make Yi Buah by hand, and sells other Hainanese food such as “ji shi geng”, literally meaning chicken poop soup because the ingredients look like it. Don’t worry – it is actually cooked from the root of a herb.

Pre-order available via +65 9338 1903.

Haig Road Putu Piring
Haig Road Food Center Blk 14, #01-07 Singapore 430014
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Alwadi Coffeeshop – Onan Road
Tristar Complex (Beside Hotel 81-Tristar & Cheers)
970 Geylang Rd (parking @ Onan Rd), #01-02 Singapore 423492
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm

The stall owned by Ms Aisha Hashim and her family, is featured in Netflix’s new series “Street Food” – produced from the creators of Chef’s Table.

These Malay desserts look like the Chinese kueh tutu, but the origins are said to be from India.

The stalls continue to use the traditional method of making Putu Piring using the same recipe as when it was founded. The round cakes were made of ground rice flour, filled with gula Melaka (palm sugar) in the centre, covered with another layer of rice flour and then steamed in metal conical moulds for about 5 minutes.

Owner Mohamad Hashim first learnt how to make the putu piring from his grandmother, and had continues to do so for 20 years.

Since its founding, the franchise has grown to 4 branches including the original at the Haig Road Hawker Centre. His daughter and son-in-law continue to manage the stalls. Traditional Haig Road Putu Piring (Geylang Road)

Delivery
Standard 1 box $3.00 (5pcs, min. 10 boxes) OR
Special order 3pcs $2.50 (min. 12 boxes)

New flavours include Chocolate ($3.50 for 4 pieces/box), Brown Chocolate ($3.50 for 4 pieces/box), Durian ($4 for 3 pieces/box).

Delivery charge:
– $10 islandwide (except Jurong Island)
– $15 for CBD area
Order $200 & above for free delivery
Delivery time between 12pm – 7pm

WhatsApp +65 9797 5635. Pre-order at least 3 days in advance to avoid disappointment.

Delivery also available via GrabFood, FoodPanda and Deliveroo.

Café hopping may seem like a thing of the ‘past’ due to the current “Circuit Breaker”, but you can still enjoy brunch food and desserts in the comfort of your own home.

Here are 10 cafes in Singapore offering delivery services so that you can enjoy all-day breakfast (yes, Eggs Ben), French toasts to even waffles with ice cream at your own dining table.

Take note that with the extended “Circuit Breaker”, many cafes are not allowed to sell cakes during this period (and the regulation has met with some changes the previous week). Do enquire with individual stores or their online website to check if they have available supply.

Five Oars Coffee Roasters
39 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088462 (Tanjong Pagar MRT)
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Five Oars Coffee Roasters along Tanjong Pagar Road is known for serving Melbourne-café inspired food.

They have kickstarted their islandwide delivery service and have specially designed a “Circuit Breaker” menu that includes all signature brunch classics as well as some new items that are well-suited for deliveries, such as the Classic French Toast and Cajun Chicken Patty Melts.

Other brunch items customers can order include Sea-salt Ricotta Avocado Toast ($16), Classic French Toast ($16), Corn Fritters ($18), Crab Scramble ($18), Salmon Royale ($18), and Baked Eggs ($19).

Enjoy 10% off total bill when you order directly through our site! Enter promo code 10OFF when checking out.

Order online at https://www.focr.sg/order-online.

Flat fee of $10 for delivery. Contact +65 8784 2686 for other general enquiries.

Little Farms Café
491 River Valley Road, Valley Point #01-25, Singapore 248371
Tel: +65 6262 0619
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)

Little Farms has gained a little reputation since opening in 2016, known to offer fresh produce, meats, seafood, dairy, and groceries, source directly from suppliers in Australia and Europe.

Note that price point of the items seems higher than the typical café, but there is because menu items are made with the same foods and produce that they bring to their shelves.

Brunch items available for delivery and takeaways include Smashed Avocado on Toast ($17), Ham & Cheese Croissant ($14), to Classic Reuben ($25).

For those craving for cakes, desserts include Carrot Cake ($10 per slice), Banana Bread, Baked Cheesecake ($10), Chocolate Brownie ($6), Flourless Chocolate Cake ($10) and Chocolate Muffin ($6).

They are open every day for delivery, pick up or walk-in takeaway: https://littlefarmscafe.com/collections/food

Orders must be placed at least 30mins before desired time slot. Last order 8:30pm.

Free island-wide delivery on all orders over $100. Minimum order $30. All prices exclusive of GST.

Molten Diners
246 Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574370
Opening Hours: 10am – 1am (Mon – Sun)

One of the reasons why this is called Molten Diners are the unique combination of sauces concocted by the chefs.

You will find anything from Gorgonzola Blue Cheese, Yuzu Butter, Pumpkin Salted Egg, Harisa Chilli Salsa, Karala Creamy White Pepper, Mushroom Swiss, to Japanese Katsu Curry sauces in the menu.

Available mains include White Pepper Chicken ($17.50), Harissa Chilli Chicken ($17.50), Grilled Chicken ($17.50), Chicken Cutlet ($17.50), Molten’s Spring Chicken ($17.50 for half), Pan Seared White Fish ($17.50), Grilled Chicken Burger ($13.50).

For those craving some desserts, get the Crème Brulee ($10.50), Chocolate Lava Fondant and Vanilla Ice Cream ($13.50), and seasonal cakes ($10).

Click on “Shop Now” or link to place orders:
bit.ly/moltendinersorders

– Promotion automatically applies
– Payment through PayNow & PayLah! only
– Within zone 1 (Bishan, Braddell, Sin Ming, Ang Mo Kio), min purchase $35, FREE delivery
– Outside zone 1, min. purchase of $35. Delivery fee of $10
– Or outside zone 1, min. purchase of $100, FREE delivery
– No GST & Service Charge

GRUB Poolside Burger Bar – Balestier
31 Ah Hood Rd, #01-06, Singapore 329979
Opening Hours: 11am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)

While GRUB at Bishan Park is closed temporary due to the “Circuit Breaker”, you can still dabao or get their food delivered from GRUB Balestier.

Their juicy sizeable burgers are all sandwiched between a fragrant 40% French butter brioche bun.

Choose from a selection from Truffle Floss Fries ($7), Mentaiko Fries ($7), Truffle Mushroom Baked Eggs, Maple Bacon Waffle ($17), Har Cheong Fried Chicken with Waffles ($17), Har Cheong Gai Burger ($17), to Mala Xiang Guo Burger ($20).

For those craving for cakes, you can still find the Basque Burnt Cheesecake ($10.50) and Kaya Burnt Cheesecake ($10.50) available.

Order via https://grub.com.sg/delivery.

Drive-thru service is also available. They will bring your order out to the front for you to drive up to pick up without even leaving your car. Pay by GrabPay.

Call us at +65 6253 9251 to place your order.

Delivery, Takeaway & Pick-up
Tues to Thurs – 11.30am to 7.45pm
Friday – 11.30am to 8.45pm
Sat & Sun – 10am to 8.45pm

Professor Brawn Bistro
Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Academy #01-17, Singapore 159053 (Redhill MRT 10-15 min walk)
Tel: +65 8321 2204
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Fri), 9am – 9pm (Sat), Closed Sun

Professor Brawn Café which is a social enterprise that employs people with special needs, is offering islandwide delivery.

Grabfood is also available for residents near their Redhill and Ang Mo Kio outlets (within 3km distance).

Best-sellers include Grilled Chicken with Truffle Sauce ($13.90) served with seasoned potato wedges and tangy garden salad; and Battered Fish & Chips ($15.90) of pollock fish served with thick fries and home-made tartar sauce.

An additional bonus is that Gongcha is available, but ONLY at Enabling Village (Redhill) outlet. Do order your bubble tea drinks along with food.

Drinks offered include Pearl Milk Tea, Black Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Green Milk Tea, Milk Tea with Herbal Jelly, Oolong Milk Tea, Caramel Milk Tea, Earl Grey Milk Tea, Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3J, Plum Green Tea, Mango Green Tea, Milk Foam Brown Sugar Oolong, Milk Foam Winter Melon and more.

Take note that due to our rather bubble tea crazed nation, orders can be overwhelming and they may not be able to take that many orders (All the BBT stalls within hawker centres have their drinks sold out pretty soon, and we expect similar to happen here as well). Please be patient, and don’t be disappointed if you do not get a delivery slot.

Islandwide Delivery Rates:
Order $30 – $50 (min order $30)
Less than 15km: $8
More than 15km: $15

Order > $50
Less than 15km: FREE Delivery
More than 15km: $15

WhatsApp, SMS or Call to enquire:
Redhill Enabling Village outlet: +65 8321 2204
Ang Mo Kio outlet: +65 8129 4029

Tiong Bahru Bakery
56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)

Home-growth brand Tiong Bahru Bakery is known their bakes.

Other than their Kouign Amann, their Croissant is generally well loved, with choices of classic Croissant, Almond Chocolate, Almond, Green Tea Almond, and Pain Au Chocolat (my personal favourite is the Green Tea Almond.)

The Croissants are handmade, never frozen, and baked fresh every two hours with French flour and French butter – the butter itself is made from Normandy cow milk which gives the pastry more layered richness.

They have been made available on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood, to order from the comfort of wherever you are.

Pick-up is also available on https://tiongbahrubakery.oddle.me/en_SG/ if you wish to get a croissant or kouign amann bundle, or even bag some coffee to make at your convenience.

Baristart Coffee Singapore
65 Tras Street Singapore 079004 (Tanjong Pagar MRT)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Baristart Coffee is known to offer coffee using the popular Brown Jersey Milk from Biei, a small town in Hokkaido, Japan.

While some diners may have thought that Baristart Coffee only serves up drinks, there is actually a menu of main courses such as Hokkaido Carbonara, Spaghetti Seafood Shiso Pesto, and Obihiro Butadon.

Its Tonkatsu Sando takes a Western diner classic and gives it a Japanese spin, using the popular Japanese breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu) as a sandwich filling.

Also available is its Baristart’s Cream Puff filled with a decadent custard cream specially made with Hokkaido BIEI Jersey Milk.

The deep brown-coloured puff’s crisp exterior balances the rich and velvety interior, giving you that wonderful mouthfeel.

Available on GrabFood delivery islandwide.

Sarnies
136 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068601
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 10:30pm (Mon – Tues), 7:30am – 12:00am (Wed – Fri), 8:30am – 4:00pm (Sat – Sun)

Sarnies is now delivering island-wide, 7 days a week.

Their daytime menu has been extended till 5pm from Mondays to Fridays, and weekend brunch will be available as usual for delivery on Sat, Sun & PH.

For the weekday menu, customers can choose from Salmon Cauliflower ($19), Mexican Pulled Pork Salad ($16), Smoked Salmon Salad ($17), Grass-fed Steak (from $16.80), to Roast Chicken Salad ($15.50).

Available from Mondays to Fridays, delivery / self pick-up from 10am – 5pm.

Now how about weekend brunch? You can have some Truffle Scrambled Eggs ($22), Pancakes ($21), Loaded Omelette ($18), and Brioche French Toast ($21). Available on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, delivery/self pick-up from 10am to 3pm.

Get 10% off your first order when you use HELLO10 before you checkout, and free islandwide delivery for orders above $45.

Order via: https://sgshop.sarnies.com.

Merci Marcel
56 Eng Hoon Street #01-68 Tiong Bahru Singapore 160056
Tel: +65 6224 0113
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Merci Marcel is known for its French social dining concept.

Expect brunch items of Marinated Crab Tartine ($19), Croque Marcel ($23), Poached Eggs ($23), Smoked Salmon Burger ($21), and French Toast ($17).

To complete the meal with a sweet treat, there is Chocolate Cake with homemade whipped cream ($10), and Chia Seed Infused Yogurt ($8).

Delivering ISLANDWIDE with 20% Discount on food and selected soft drinks. Order via WhatsApp: +65 8739 0692. Or via Grabfood, foodpanda, and Deliveroo (from next week onwards).

Full menu: www.mercimarcel.com/takemehome/

Apollo Coffee Bar
65 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555961
Opening Hours: 9am – 10pm (Tue – Sat), 9am – 7pm (Sun), Closed Mon

From the same team which founded Atlas Coffeehouse at Bukit Timah, Lunar Coffee Brewers at Downtown Gallery and Columbus Coffee Co. at Upper Thomson, Apollo Coffee Bar is their latest expansion located at Serangoon Gardens.

The food menu at Apollo are mostly new creations and inspired from Mediterranean origins.

Brunch available from 9am to 4am, and get items such as Smashin’ Avo ($17.70), Breakfast Burger ($17.70) included with cheddar scrambled eggs, Honey “Prench” Toast ($18.50), Wurst Rosti ($24.90), and Lemon Curd & Hotcakes ($15.50).

For their “Apollo All Day Favourites”, available all-day are Truffle Fries ($10.20), Strawberry Maple Pancake ($17.70), Butterscotch Banana Pancake ($19.80), Salted Caramel Waffles ($13.40), to even Candied Bacon Waffle ($15.50).

Call/WhatsApp +65 8441 0645 to order. Its sister cafe Columbus Coffee Co offers islandwide delivery via GrabFood.

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Talk about one of the most-ordered zi char dish, and it would probably be Prawn Paste Chicken 虾酱鸡 aka Har Cheong Gai.

The dish is a balanced combination of delicious fried chicken in a thick fermented shrimp paste contained within its batter.

There are many variations of the dish depending on where you get it from, but the main ingredients essentially stay the same everywhere. Note that the shrimp paste used is not the darker Malaysian style paste used for rojak sauce, but the pinkish grey south-eastern Chinese style.

With so many overwhelming choices in restaurants and hawker stalls, here is a list of 10 places serving delectable Har Cheong Gai, some with islandwide delivery.

Ah Tan Wings – Yishun
Yishun Park Hawker Centre, #01-40, 51 Yishun Ave 11, Singapore 768867
Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Ah Tan Wings – Timbre+
73 Ayer Rajah Crescent #01-30
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Talk about the best “Har Cheong Gai” in Singapore, and it would probably be Ah Tan Wings which started from Yishun Park Hawker Centre, with a newer outlet at Timbre+.

The owners Wee Yang and Yu Yan spent more than a year developing the Har Cheong Gai crust, trying over 800 variations of the recipe before finally arriving at this “special version”.

The chicken wings are marinated in a specially-developed paste for two days before getting coated in a batter.

They are then deep-fried to achieve that crispy netting-like crust which traps pockets of air to give the wings more crunch, volume and oomph.

Available items are its Basic Wing Meal, Atas Wing Meal, Half Cutlet Meal, Almighty Cutlet Meal, and ala carte Wing & Drumlet. (The above quoted are delivery pricing)

Ah Tan Wings is now available for islandwide delivery via https://ahtanwings.oddle.me/en_SG.

A minimum order of $30 is required, while delivery is FREE.

Ban Leong Wah Hoe Restaurant
122 Casuarina Rd, Singapore 579510
Tel: +65 6455 4013
Opening Hours: 11am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 11pm (Sat – Thurs), 11am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 12am (Fri)

Ban Leong Wah Hoe Restaurant is known to be one of the best zi char place in Upper Thomson, and usually filled with loyal customers during the weekends.

Its scrumptious and crunchy Har Cheong Gai, known to be one of the best in Singapore.

Before the Prawn Paste Chicken dish arrived, the ‘aroma’ would already make you salivate, especially if you are for this particular fragrance.

I specially loved how delicious the marination was, and also got a little tip from the chef to use shrimp sauce from the jar containing the ‘dragon head’, which is made in a shrimp sauce factory in Hong Kong.

Ban Leong Wah Hoe Restaurant has delivery services, with areas covering Yishun, Sembawang, Woodlands, Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang, Punggol, Seng Kang, Hougang, Serangoon, Toa Payoh, Thomson, Bishan, Novena and Balestier.

Call: +65 6455 4013 or +65 6452 2824

Delivery Fee: $5 (min spending $20)
Free Delivery for orders above $100.
Payment via PAYNOW, GrabPay or Cash.

Ka-Soh Restaurant
Alumni Medical Centre 2 College Road, Singapore 169850
Tel: +65 6473 6686
Opening Hours: Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm, Dinner 5:30pm – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Ka-Soh has been featured in Michelin Guide Singapore with Michelin Bib Gourmand,

Its Prawn Paste Chicken ($16, $24) is one of the highlight dishes, with an obvious prawn-paste flavour and aroma.

The pieces were deep-fried golden brown and crisp, considered relatively juicy.

Ka-Soh now delivers islandwide from either its Greenwood or Outram outlet.

With a minimum order of $30, their delivery charges start from $5 (for locations within a 5km radius of either of their restaurants). When you key in your postal code, the platform will calculate the distance to the nearest outlet.

For islandwide deliveries, orders are required to be placed online at www.ka-soh.com.sg. 100% of the delivery fees goes directly to the taxi drivers and PHD who are assisting on the deliveries.

Self-collection is available through contacting our outlets directly at:
Ka-Soh (Outram): 2 College Road S169850, Medical Alumni Association
Tel: +65 6473 6686

Ka-Soh (Greenwood): 22 Greeenwood Avenue S289218
Tel: +65 8754 7481

Bee Kia Restaurant
1 Thomson Rd, Balestier Hill Shopping Centre, Singapore 300001
Tel: +65 6254 8490
Opening Hours: 12pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Located near Thomson Medical Centre, no matter what time of the day you visit this restaurant, you will find a fresh hot serving of Har Cheong Gai almost at every table (before “Circuit Breaker” days of course).

It is a popular ‘side dish’ that its regulars cannot resist.

They are famous for their super aromatic and sinfully crispy texture, with a tasty golden-brown shell covering the tender chicken that’s bursting with flavours.

For $8 per serving, I found the Prawn Paste Chicken to be quite generously served. Besides the crispiness, I also thoroughly enjoyed the subtle fresh prawn flavour that didn’t overpower the succulent chicken flesh.

Also try the Bee Kia’s Signature Beef Hor Fun cooked with loads of gravy.

Pow Sing Restaurant
59 Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555961
Tel: +65 6284 0800
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Pow Sing Restaurant is quite famous, mostly for the wide range of chicken dishes they serve.

The owners of the restaurant are Hainanese, and they take pride in serving food that has an authentic, flavourful taste.

Although highly famous for their Hainanese Chicken Rice, the restaurant also serves a mean Prawn Paste Chicken.

The Prawn Paste Chicken ($8 for 4 pieces or $16 for 8 pieces) is surprisingly not in their signature dish collection.

With an extremely aromatic and tender crispy fried chicken wings, you can get the delectable taste of prawn paste which doesn’t overpower the dish.

Island-wide delivery available on GrabFood and foodpanda.

Otherwise, you can also call for deliveries +65 6284 0800. Delivery charges: $5 within 5km, $10 within 10km from the Serangoon Garden restaurant.

You can also call for pre-orders and takeaways. Operating hours will be from 10am – 10pm (last order 8.30pm).

Hong Kong Street Chun Kee
Blk 339 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #01-1601 Singapore 560339
Tel: +65 6457 3280
Opening Hours: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

You may want several Hong Kong Street Chun Kee around in various coffee shops, known for Cantonese zi char cuisine.

That is because the late Mr Loh Mun Hon who was at the helm for the original brand, had passed down his recipes and skills to his disciples, who started their own “Hong Kong Street” restaurants with his blessings.

They usually offer a wholesome menu consisting of a variety of famous local delights, from Fish Head Bee Hoon Soup to San Lou Hor Fun.

The Hong Kong Street Old Chun Kee name is most synonymous with Har Cheong which is popular amongst Singaporeans.

The chicken wings are said to be marinated a day before with their secret concoction of fermented prawn paste and a mixture of spices to create flavourful, juicy and crispy chicken.

However, the standard and portion may vary between the various outlets.

Whampoa Keng
556 Balestier Road, Singapore 329872
Tel: +65 6356 7371
Opening Hours: 11am – 1am (Mon – Sun)

As its name suggests, Whampoa Keng is most famous for the seasoned fish head steamboat which is a crowd favourite and most in demand.

However, digging deep you will find some signature in their menu that are just as sinfully delicious.

One of these is the Prawn Paste Chicken ($14) which has a unique marination combo with four types of flour forming a tempting golden lattice crust.

This is then spiked with the scrumptious shrimp sauce and fried until golden brown.

Whampoa Keng now offers free islandwide delivery for all orders $50 and above.

Spend a min of $50 on Mondays and get a complimentary set of signature prawn paste chicken wings.

Order via http://WhampoaKeng.getz.co with promo code WPKWINGS27, or WhatsApp order at +65 84841169.

T&C: Promo only available for orders placed for Mondays. Islandwide delivery excludes Jurong island and Sentosa.

Holland Village XO Fish Head
19A Dover Rise #01-05 Jumbo Coffee Hub Singapore 131019
Tel: +65 6778 3691
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2pm, 5pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

The corner zi char stall at Dover often has a swarm of dedicated customers queuing at the stall during peak hours, so make sure you go in a bit early.

The Fish Head Soup is the star dish at the stall, though most customers also go for the Har Cheong Gai is also amazingly delicious.

The popular Har Cheong Gai had a decent portion size and a very strong fragrance.

Some people may be skeptical due to the paler batter colour compared to the average. I would say that while the outer layer was quite crisp, I wished there was a stronger prawn paste fragrance and succulence within.

A not-bad version, though not mind-blowing.

Two Chefs Eating Place
116 Commonwealth Crescent, #01-129, Singapore 140116
Tel: +65 6472 5361
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 11:30pm (Mon – Sun)

This eatery is nestled in Commonwealth area like a hidden gem. They have some innovative zi char dishes that attract customers with a whole array of choices and a speedy and swift service.

While most would definitely order the Butter Pork Ribs, they are quite famous for the common local treat of Har Cheong Gai as well.

For a regular portion size of Har Cheong Gai ($8 $12, $16), I found the serving quite adequate.

While they looked ordinary on appearance, the chicken wings had a generous batter that completely encapsulated and added a nice crunch at every bite. Also quite juicy.

Chef Kang’s
25 Mackenzie Road, Singapore 228681 (Little India MRT)
Tel: +65 6238 6263
Opening Hours: Lunch 11.30am – 2pm, Dinner 5.45pm – 10pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Chef Ang Song Kang, better known as Chef Kang, shot into further fame and limelight when he was awarded one star in the Singapore Michelin Guide.

The Prawn Paste Chicken ($24), also a pricy zhi-char dish with just 6 pieces of mid-joint, was commented by chicken-wing-lover-PinkyPiggu as one of the best she had in Singapore.

She refused to commit to say if it was the top, but did say ”It is somewhere there” as she wished there was more har cheong aroma.

Chef explained that instead of simply coating the wings with flour, he used a more tedious process of ‘slapping’ the flour mixture until the chicken.

This is so that there would be no thick layer of batter surrounding the chicken, and the outer layer would start both crispy and fluffy.

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With the extended “Circuit Breaker”, all standalone bubble tea outlets that sell only beverages are required to close their outlets.

But…

This excludes those located within hawker centres, food courts and coffeeshops.

It also seems like the BBT drinks can be delivered as long as there is some form of partnership with food establishments (ie buy a main before you can get a bubble tea).

Here are where you can get your favourite bubble tea in Singapore during this “Circuit Breaker” period:

Gong Cha @ Professor Brawn Bistro (Redhill)
Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Academy #01-17, Singapore 159053 (Redhill MRT 10-15 min walk)
Tel: +65 8321 2204
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Fri), 9am – 9pm (Sat), Closed Sun

Professor Brawn Café which is a social enterprise that employs people with special needs, is offering islandwide delivery.

An additional bonus is that Gongcha is available, but ONLY at Enabling Village (Redhill) outlet. That is because Professor Brawn Bistro at Enabling Village also has an existing special partnership with Gong Cha.

Do order your bubble tea drinks along with food, with a maximum of 5 Gong Cha for every Main ordered.

Islandwide Delivery Rates:
Order $30 – $50 (min order $30)
Less than 15km: $8
More than 15km: $15

Order > $50
Less than 15km: FREE Delivery
More than 15km: $15

Redhill Enabling Village outlet: Order via https://professorbrawnbistro.oddle.me/en_SG

Grabfood is also available for residents within 3km distance.

Tiger Sugar – Suntec
Pasar Bella, 01-455-461 North Wing, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983
Opening Hours: 11:303pm – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Tiger Sugar is famous for its brown sugar bubble milk drinks, and the name “Tiger Sugar” came about from the ‘tiger stripes’ formed when the dark brown sugar syrup interacts with the thick milk in the cup.

Tiger Sugar Singapore has also found a way ‘out’, and they continue to be selling at PasarBella Singapore @ Suntec City from 11.30am to 9.30pm daily.

One of the reasons is because bubble tea are still allowed to be sold if stalls are located within hawker centres or food courts.

Both delivery or takeaway are available.

Deliveries will be available via:
– Grabfood (within delivery radius) or
– Tiger Sugar’s own islandwide delivery excluding Jurong Island, Sentosa and Tuas.
– Order form: https://forms.gle/U5WDipWZnkBVcDPj7 (delivery fees will be charged according to location, no min. order)
– Order form would have to be completed between 10am – 3.30pm for next day delivery.
– Details will be sent to you for payment and order confirmation via WhatsApp

LiHo @ Paik’s Bibim
Tiong Bahru Plaza #02-111, 302 Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore 168732
Tel: +65 6255 0870
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Due to the recent extension of Circuit Breaker which prevents bubble tea from being sold at stand-alone stores, Paik’s Bibim at Tiong Bahru Place, Vivocity, Bedok Mall, and NTU will be offering LiHO drinks. (They belong to the same parent distributor in Singapore.)

LiHo drinks available include Classic Milk Tea ($3), Salted Caramel Milk Tea ($3.60), Brown Sugar Milk Tea ($3.60), Honey Milk Tea ($3.60), Earl Grey Milk Tea ($3), Honey Green Tea ($3.10) and Jasmine Green Tea ($2.20).

They are available for delivery on GrabFood.

Technically, you can also order LiHO drinks with Gong Yuan Ma La Tang, Woo Ricebox at Orchard Xchange, and Tino’s Pizza from Tiong Bahru Plaza as well.

R&B Tea – Thomson Plaza (Koufu Foodcourt)
301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-106, Singapore 574408
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

All R&B Tea outlets are closed during the extended “Circuit Breaker” except for Thomson Plaza for takeaway and delivery via foodpanda (until further notice).

One of the popular drinks to get is the Brown Sugar Boba Milk ($4.80, $5.50).
Well, better late than never.

This drink is also named “青蛙撞奶” literally meaning “frogs knocking on milk”, as the boba pearls supposedly look like frog eggs.

Comparatively, this drink uses that same unique brown sugar recipe for the pearls, but is less rich and sweet as it comes without the extra layer of cream cheese.

It is a more guilt-free treat, and I particularly enjoyed biting the warm soft pearls, then quickly sipping on the cold smooth milk.

The Whale Tea – Lot One
Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #B1-25 Singapore 689812
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
https://www.facebook.com/thewhaleteasingapore

While you cannot buy Whale Tea drinks, you can make your own with the Whale Tea DIY Bubble Tea Kit.

A package will provide you with ingredients and instructions you need for a quick bubble tea fix during this period

The Whale Tea’s Die-hard Pack @ $78 (U.P. $101)
To make: 12 Brown Sugar Boba Milk, 3 Brown Sugar Shizuoka Matcha, 5 Brown Sugar Cocoa Milk

The Whale Tea’s Starter Pack @ $45 (U.P. $56)
To make: 6 Brown Sugar Boba Milk, 2 Brown Sugar Shizuoka Matcha, 2 Brown Sugar Cocoa Milk

The Whale Tea’s Milk Tea Survivor Kit – SET A @ $68 (U.P. $80)
To make: 10 Earl Grey Milk Tea with pearl, 10 Roasted Oolong Milk Tea with pearl

The Whale Tea’s Milk Tea Survivor Kit – SET B @ $78 (U.P.$90)
To make: 10 Earl Grey Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Crystal Ball, 10 Roasted Oolong Milk Tea with Brown Sugar Crystal Ball

Order here: https://order.thewhaletea.com.sg
WhatsApp +65 8799 8336 for enquiry

Milksha
Milksha may not be able to sell drinks for now, but they are still able to deliver their Taiwanese Bubble Tea Milksha Ice Cream.

Specially imported from Taiwan, Milksha’s most popular Taro Milk is now available in the
form of Fresh Taro Milk ice cream ($4.20 per cup).

The taro, specially imported from Dajia, Taiwan, is mashed by hand and then added into the ice cream.

Also available are the Earl Grey Latte Ice Cream and Black Sesame Milk Ice Cream which boasts a rich, nutty note that is reminiscent of the traditional black sesame paste dessert.

Ice cream deliveries based on different regions in Singapore.
– Place your orders via Google Form this Google Form
– Pre-orders will open at 12pm and close at 3pm or once all slots have been taken up
– Ice Cream Bundle (Assorted flavours of 6 – consists of 2 Taro, 2 Earl Grey, 2 Black
Sesame) is priced at $26.40
– After your order is placed, a confirmation email will be sent to with the instructions on how to make payment
– Delivery will be the next day, between 1-3pm.

• 1 Bundle (min. order), $5 delivery fee
• 2 Bundles, $3 delivery fee
• 3 Bundles or more, FREE delivery

KOI
As for fans of KOI, they are likely to provide with an online food delivery service, so they should be back soon. Stay tuned.

Upper Thomson Road holds a special place in the heart of every foodie in Singapore.

It is known for its delectable eateries and quaint cafés that are not only known for their food, but also the warm and welcoming ambiance that reminds one of simpler times with familiar flavors.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of this busy area, Sembawang Hills Food Centre sits as a cozy little hawker centre without demanding much attention, yet still getting noticed for its affordability and variety.

Albeit a little unassuming, you will love the local hawker delights at various stalls. Note that many stalls close quite early, say just after lunch time.

Here are a list of stalls at Sembawang Hills Food Centre you can dabao your food from if you stay nearby, or bookmark for your next visit after the “Circuit Breaker”.

Seng Huat Duck Rice
#01-07 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 1pm (Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun), Closed Mon, Tues, Fri

When you are good at something, it’s best to focus on that alone instead of adding needless variety. This hawker stall runs on the same motto and is best known for their delectable braised duck dish.

They have mastered the art of braised duck and served with rice or porridge – a comforting hot bowl that soothes and nourishes.

The Duck Porridge is sold at an affordable $2.80, while a Braised Duck Rice is at $3.50, with a set at $4.50).

Regulars would tell you to be at the stall by early hours of the morning as they run out of it quite fast.

The Braised Duck Rice Set ($4.50) surprisingly has quite a good portion, enough to be shared between two not-so-hungry people.

The meat was delectably tender with braising sauce and scrumptious dark soya flavours working impeccably with the subtle kick from the herbs.

San Ba Wang Guo Zhi Shu Shi
#01-06 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 7am – 12pm (Mon – Tues, Fri – Sun), Closed Wed, Thurs

Don’t’ be mistaken if you don’t exactly see a queue here, they may be many customers waiting around for more than 30 minutes just for this Kway Chap.

A portion here is very affordable though, priced at $3 and $4.

If you love offals, another stall you can check out there is Jia Jia Xing Pig’s Organ Soup.

Khoon’s Katong Laksa & Seafood Soup
590 Upper Thomson Rd, Sembawang Hills Food Centre #01-26, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Another variation of the “Katong Laksa” and this comes served in a metallic bowl, available in options of $3, $4, and $5. I ordered the $4 bowl.

The thick vermicelli is cut into rather short strands, so you just need to scoop all up with a soup.

Compared to other styles of Laksa, their gravy do not add that much coconut milk so you would find it easy to slurp without being too cloying. Yet it is still on the creamy side.

Would have preferred if it was slightly more aromatic.

Lai Heng Char Kway Teow
#01-32 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Nobody can conjure up food pairings like Char Kway Teow and Otah. This stall sells both. The husband and wife team is friendly as well.

The Char Kway Teow ($3 and $4) comes in two serving sizes, and you can get Otah ($1) with it to enjoy this unlikely duo that just works.

Interesting to note is that the Char Kway Teow is fried with vegetable oil, and even so not too much oil is added, resulting in a healthier plate.

There is good wok hei but some people may wish for richer dark sauce and smoky flavours.

Jing Ji Fishball Noodle
#01-23 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Tel: +65 9062 7453
Opening Hours: 6am – 1pm (Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun)

Nostalgic springy fishball noodles that has been around for about 70 years.

This is one of those stalls where a family run business serves a dish that’s been passed down from generations. They have been using the same recipe since Day 1, with the exception of the addition of meat balls and some extra ingredients.

Get there early if you want to have their famous fishballs, as they run out pretty fast in the early morning hours.

At only $3, the Dry Fishball Mee Pok is simple and homely, with ample amounts of noodles, coated in a good mix of sauces including their homemade chilli.

The bowl of wholesome soup includes their bouncy fishballs, prawns, slices of fishcakes, meat and liver.

Yummy Noodle House
#01-18 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon – Thurs, Sat – Sun), Closed Fri

A relatively popular stall, serving up Chicken Horfun, Vegetable Noodles, Wanton Noodles, Fried Wanton Noodles, Laksa and more. Generally priced from $3.50 to $6.

The strength of its Wanton Noodles ($3.50, $5) would be the springiness and the al dente bite of the long and thin egg noodles, that would toss well with the sauce.

I thought that the char siew was on the lackluster side.

Customers also order some of their deep-fried items as an accompaniment, such as Fried Wanton, Fried Cheese Wanton, Fried Meatballs, Fried Dumplings to Prawn Paste Chicken.

Sembawang Hills Shui Kway
#01-16 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 6am – 5pm (Mon – Sun)

While most are familiar with the Tiong Bahru and Bedok Chwee Kueh, could try this stall for something different.

They sell the Chwee Kueh in portions of 4 pieces ($1.40), 6 pieces ($2.10) and 8 pieces ($2.80).

The Chwee Kueh at this stall is somewhat pastier and firmer than the ones you would have tried before (so I can imagine some would prefer the smoother, more wobbly types).

The savoury chye poh is fried with dried shrimp that gave it a nice hint of umami.

Surprisingly not too greasy or oily at all.

Ping Kee Popiah
#01-32 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 11:15am – 8pm (Tues – Sun)

This stall serves warm and indulgent servings of Popiah that is affordably priced at $1.70 per piece.

I loved how generous they were with the fillings and sauce. The ingredients tasted quite fresh with hard-boiled eggs pairing up with crunchy beansprouts, grounded peanuts and braised turnips. The bits of surprise are Chinese sausages.

Though I wished that the popiah skin could have been softer.

Also available is Kueh Pie Tee ($3.20 for 4 cups) which has the same fillings in cups of crispy crust.

Yong Kee Curry Puff
#01-02 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Tel: +65 9842 6019
Opening Hours: 7am – 3pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

This is another family stall with homemade currypuff goodness and flavors. The stall is helmed by Mr Lim Meng Kuang and his wife, who used to make dim sum and puffs for their friends and received good reviews.

They start the preparations every morning as early as 5am, using fresh ingredients and preparing the filling with special care and love for devoted customers.

You may see a small queue forming early in the morning.

A Chicken Curry Puff goes at $1.30 per piece. What people would like is the buttery crispiness of the skin, and it has quite a not-so-predictable spicy filling of potatoes and chicken.

The puffs are on the thinner side though, so perhaps I wished they were packed fuller.

Sin Hoe Huat Café
#01-01 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 6am – 1:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

For an early morning treat, you get old-school style delectable warm breads alongside a great variety of local beverages will warm you up from inside and send you off to a great day ahead.

The stall serves up Traditional Toast, Kaya Toast, Peanut Butter Toast and sandwiches.

Customers also go for soft-boiled eggs to go with the fluffy bread, making it the perfect comfort food to have with a strong cup of kopi.

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After covering quite a number of the more famous hawker centres in Singapore, I made it a point to explore some of the less-covered food centres this year.

This ‘mission’ brought me to Empress Place Food Centre, also known to many as Farrer Road Food Centre due to its prime location at the road with the same name.

But it is not as talk-about and may even miss it if you drive past. I wont’ be surprised if many of the younger Singaporeans have never heard of this food centre before.

While it is not exactly a big food centre, there is still quite a wide variety of local hawker delights, as well as some unique and ethnic dishes at affordable prices.

The only tricky thing is, many of the stalls either close very early (before the published closing time) or don’t even open often. (So I didn’t manage to include some of the other known stalls such as Chicks n Chops because I went there for several times at different hours of the day, because they are not opened.)

Anyway, head over there to dabao or bookmark the stalls to visit after the “Circuit Breaker” period is over, and all is safe again.

Ah Wing Wanton Mee
7 Empress Rd, #01-108, Singapore 260007
Tel: +65 9749 8315
Opening Hours: 7:45am – 2:30pm (Mon– Wed, Sat – Sun), Closed Thurs, Fri

“Ah Wing” is probably the most famous stall at Empress Road Food Centre, and rightfully so.

Most people come to the Empress Place just to try out the famous wanton mee from this stall. For this reason, you will also be met with snaking long queues pretty much any time you visit the stall.

The owner of the stall has years of experience, and has mastered the dish to bring the best possible flavors and taste for the dedicated customers.

Items sold here include Char Siew Wanton Noodles, Shredded Chicken and Prawns Noodles, Mushroom Chicken Feet Noodles, and more. Each is priced at $3.50 or $4.50.

I found the char siew to be delectably caramelised and had a moist texture with dark marinade. Noodles were also springy, firm yet light. There is a good reason, as the owners came from Hong Kong.

Regulars would tell you to add an order of Dumpling Soup ($4) as their swee gao are plump and tasty.

Happy World Delicacy 好世界美食
7 Empress Rd, #01-107, Singapore 260007
Opening Hours: 9am – 2pm (Mon – Thurs, Sat – Sun), Closed Fri

Located right next to Ah Wing, I found their Char Siew Noodles to be a different style, but definitely worth the order too.

It’s run by an elderly couple along with their son. Accordingly, they have been around since 1960s, and moved from Sixth Avenue here. The owners are quite friendly, providing an impeccable service to hungry customers.

The stalls has a good variety to offer, such as Char Siew & Roasted Pork Belly Rice ($3.50), Char Siew Rice ($3), Roasted Pork Belly Rice ($3), Hainanese Chicken Rice ($3) and Char Siew Wanton Noodles ($3)

Come early as their char siew in particular is quite famous, and sold out early.

Their char siew was very well done – beautiful char, thick yet tender slices of meat, and lovely sweet sauce. Pork crackling had a pleasant crunch as well.

Poh
7 Empress Rd, #01-89, Singapore 260007
Opening Hours: 10am – 3pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Two items on Poh’s signboard may excite you – Preserved Veg Hor Fun ($5.50) and Prawn Paste Chicken ($8).

The chef who prepares all the food has over 20 years of experience working around in different hotels. You can imagine the wok hei and richness of flavors and taste offered at the stall just by the skillfulness of the chef, and the care and precision put in the preparation of each dish.

Not like the typical zi char stall, this has limited selection of some really appetising dishes included Hor Fun ($4), Shrimp Fried Rice ($4.50), Combination Mee ($), and Oyster Preserved Veg Hor Fun ($5.50).

The chye poh horfun was intriguing, cooked in Teochew style and may remind some of a cross between carrot cake and oyster omelette.

There is a good amount of fluffy egg, with rice noodles cooked with slight char, and bits of preserved radish and pork lard to complete the dish in terms of flavours.

Heng Heng Nasi Lemak 興興椰漿飯
7 Empress Rd, #01-83, Singapore 260007
Opening Hours: 5:30am – 1pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

This Nasi Lemak and Economic (steamed) Bee Hoon stall is also one that attracts a reasonable line in the morning, though it moves fast.

Part of the reason is due to its affordability (from $2.50 onwards), and some interesting ingredients on display.

They have items such as fried meatballs, deep fried wantons, Thai fish fillet, and not forgetting chicken wings with crispy exterior and tasty meat.

I loved those deep-fried items especially the meatballs which had substantial fillings, though I wished that the bee hoon could come a little warmer.

Fu Gui 富贵
7 Empress Rd, #01-100, Singapore 260007
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 1:30pm (Mon – Sun)

I gave this stall a miss during my first few visits, because it was not listed on Google and had no prominent review. BUT…

The queue doesn’t lie.

There is always a short line of people waiting for the Minced Meat Noodles ($3, $4), and Fish Ball Noodles ($3, $4). I hear sometimes it is sold out as early as noontime.

To be fair, their Fish Ball Meepok is quite legit, cooked al dente and well tossed in the savoury sauce. The fishballs though looking small, were bouncy and juicy.

One of the more memorable mee pok I had in recent months.

Bunga Raya Prata Hut
7 Empress Rd, #01-74, Singapore 260007
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm (Tues – Sat), 7am – 2pm (Sun), Closed Mon

At this stall, you can also find many other Indian cuisines that are quite satisfying and enjoyable, such as mutton biryani which is a heavy rice dish bursting with flavours.

They have many different Prata to choose from, from Plain, Onion, Egg, Cheese, Banana, Mushroom, to Cheese Mushroom. All are priced from $1 from the basic to $3.

Also available are Chicken, Mutton and Sardine Murtabak ($5 – $7).

While I won’t say that the prata is top-notch in terms of crispiness, somehow the interior is quite fluffy in texture, with a nice touch of saltiness. Not bad.

Soh Food Stewed Duck 蘇食
7 Empress Rd, #01-106, Singapore 260007
Tel: +65 8198 9368
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Thurs – Tues), Closed Wed

Interesting, a stewed duck stall. The name pretty much gives away the star dish of the stall, which is the famous stewed duck.

Although it looks quite similar to a braised duck, they are in fact quite different in preparation, and also have a different taste that’s very enjoyable.

Available items are Salted Vegetable and Duck Soup ($4), Spinach ($3.50), Drumstick ($4), Wings ($3) to be paired with Rice or Kway Teow.

With a Stewed Duck Leg and Rice ($6), you will get a generous portion of spinach along with some Chinese mushrooms, with duck leg.

Experience the soft-tender texture that could just melt in your mouth with flavours of sweet and savoury spices.

Yu Kee House Of Braised Duck 友记卤鸭之家
7 Empress Rd, #01-88, Singapore 260007
Opening Hours: 8am – 3pm

First things first, there are two “Yu Kee” brands in Singapore. Long story short, they branched out from the same family – one has a black logo, this has the founder (an old man cartoon) as the logo. (So customers do think they are the same, and end up complaining about their food to the wrong company.) Anyway…

Available items are Happy Duck Rice ($4, $5), Duck Noodles ($3.50, $4.50), Duck Porridge ($3), and Kwap Chap ($4 for 1 pax).

Accordingly, the braised ducks are still prepared using the grandfather’s recipe, with hand-pick herbs used to cooking the braising sauce.

The rice is also fluffy and flavourful (not too salty), and don’t forget about the chilli sauce.

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For those who do not know what Roti Prata is, Roti means ‘bread’, and Prata or paratha means ‘flat’ in Hindi language.

It is South-Indian flat bread made by frying stretched dough flavoured with ghee (Indian clarified butter), typically served with fish or mutton curry.

Roti Prata is a well-loved hawker food in Singapore. Also known as “roti canai” in other parts of Southeast Asia, the Indian-influenced flatbread dish is usually served with curry or dal.

However, you do find more creative savoury and sweet variations, filled with cheese, bananas, or even chocolate.

The prata is typically crispy outside and doughy inside, making it a flexible choice for breakfast, lunch, snack, or supper (I usually have it for breakfast or supper – it just tastes ‘better’.)

Here are 10 well-loved Roti Prata places in Singapore for you to dabao: (Note: Places visited before the “Circuit Breaker”, and opening/closing hours may differ from usual timings. There are Roti Prata shops I would have wanted to include, but shall do so after the CB period.)

Sin Ming Roti Prata
#01, 24 Sin Ming Road, 51 Jin Fa Kopitiam, Singapore 570024
Tel: +65 6453 3893
Opening Hours: 7am – 6:30pm (Mon – Thurs, Sat – Sun), Closed Alternate Fri

Although Sin Ming Roti Prata has an unassuming presence with a small corner area of a Jin Fa kopitiam, it still holds its own when it comes to popularity and a dedicated customer base. (Actually, there are many other good stalls here such as the Chicken Rice and Popiah.)

Sin Ming Roti Prata happens to get both its prata and curries done well, so I would be happy to name this one of my favourite Prata stalls in Singapore.

Be ready to stand in tediously long queues for the most part during peak hours, but it is quite worth the wait.

Run by father and son team Aziz and Faisal, their signature Coin Prata set ($4 for 6 pieces) shaped like mini-crispy pancakes has a bit of a complicated preparation and they make it fresh on order. (Okay, I didn’t get to eat this because uncle told me ”no time to make”. Orh.)

Both the plain and egg prata had different merits, but were crispy, slightly chewy and fluffy at the same time.

They use the traditional methods of making the dough with no ghee or milk. Give it a dip on the absolutely-delicious fish curry with a tinge of sourness.

Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata
Tin Yeang Restaurant, 300 Joo Chiat Road (beside Dunman Food Centre) Singapore 427551
Tel: +65 9794 3124
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 1pm (Mon – Tues, Thurs – Sun), Closed Wed

Mr and Mrs Mohgan’s Super Crispy Roti Prata has widely been recognised to serve up the best crispy Prata in Singapore. Yes, they moved 500 metres from their old stall at Crane Road.

However, the stall is super popular and is often sold out by noon time. During peak weekend morning hours, be prepared to wait up to an hour for your food.

The Plain Prata is still sold affordably at $1, with choices of Egg ($1.50), Onion ($15.0), Plaster ($1.50), Mushroom ($2), Cheese ($2), Egg Onion ($2), Cheese Egg Mushroom ($3.50) and more.

Mr Mohgan is the guy flipping the prata (his assistants will sometimes do the frying), while Mrs Mohgan is the poker-faced one taking the orders. You don’t want her to say, ”No more already…. Sold out.”

Moral of the story: go very early in the morning.

The Plain Prata had a delightful crispy exterior (won’t say it was earth-shattering crispy), but good enough) with a tinge of tasty saltiness, contrasted with fluffy and light interior. Not too oily on the lips.

The curries tasted lacklustre and lukewarm though, while the sambal chilli was the ‘power’ accompaniment to have.

Springleaf Prata Place
1 Thong Soon Avenue, Singapore 787431
Tel: +65 6459 5670, 8119 2297
Opening Hours: 8am – 12am (Mon – Sun), Closed every first Mon of the month
Other outlets at
57B Jalan Tua Kong, The Rail Mall, JCube B1-11, Sunset Way 01-64, NeWest Condo

Springleaf Prata Place at Thong Soon Avenue is a one-stop air-conditioned family restaurant that is popular with families, with a number of branches all over Singapore (57B Jalan Tua Kong, The Rail Mall, JCube B1-11, Sunset Way 01-64, NeWest Condo.)

A highlight would be their “Ultimate Hawkerfest” category. They first created the “Ultimate Murtabak” ($8.90, $13.90) in 2012 in conjunction with the special Hawkerfest event, but became so well-received they launched one new creative item every year.

A best-seller would be 2013’s “Murtaburger” ($8.50) which is a combination between the lamb-filled murtabak and Ramly burger. 2017’s Prata Alfredo ($10.90) of chunky rosemary smoked chicken tossed in a prata filled with creamy Alfredo sauce, sprinkled with fresh button mushrooms and mozzarella cheese also piqued my curiosity.

I much enjoyed the Umami-50 ($9.90) which was included with a number of ‘comfort’ ingredients such as luncheon meat, egg, chicken floss, mozzarella cheese and MAYO within.

Casuarina Curry
136-138 Casuarina Road, Singapore 579526
Tel: +65 6455 9093
Opening Hours: 7am – 11:30pm (Mon – Sun)

I guess the most famous restaurant at Casuarina Road is Casuarina Curry Restaurant itself. It has branches at 20 Sixth Avenue and 187 MacPherson Road (beside UOB Bank).

They serve a variety of Indian cuisines, roti prata being the most famous. I loved the general vibe and atmosphere of the place (though slightly dark), which seemed ideal for family and friends meetups over Indian food and drinks.

The service is swift, and menu is quite expansive, serving anything from Double Egg Prata ($3.40), Plaster Cheese Prata ($4.40), Sausage Roll ($4.20), Mushroom Onion Prata ($4.40), Garlic Cheese Prata ($4.50), to Double Egg Sausage Prata ($5.40).

Price is slightly on the steep side though.

The Prata is moderately crisp, slightly more to the doughy side. Quality is consistent, matched with tasty curries.

Master Prata
321 Alexandra Rd, Mall, #01-02 Alexandra Central, Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 8268 8210
Opening Hours: 10am – 12am (Mon – Sun)

Would I call this a hidden gem? Maybe. Perhaps you have yet to hear about this Prata place, and Alexandra Central is not a mall people frequent, but this little shop has a fanbase.

This is one of the few Prata places that stay open through the day till 12am, which means that you can enjoy hot and delicious Prata almost at any time of the day.

Maybe you wouldn’t expect much from Prata served in a mall, but you can tell how crispy and appetising they are just by looking at the exterior, with golden spots and buttery filling.

Slightly on the sweet side, and a tad oily. But all’s good.

Tanglin Halt Roti Prata
#01-365 141049, 49 Tanglin Halt Rd, Block 49, Singapore 142049
Tel: +65 9794 3124
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 3pm (Mon, Wed – Sun), Closed Tues

There are two queues here – one to dine-in, the other to dabao. The takeaway line which is along the roadside can be quite long.

If you want to get your hands on their delectable Roti Prata, make sure that you get to the stall early in the morning as they run out quite fast.

The family business has their own homemade recipe passed down from generations to bring you authentic and traditional taste.

I found the Prata a bit thinner than the others I have tried, with a noticeable fragrance from being fried in ghee. More to the doughy side, I wished it was crispier. Not the best, but not too bad.

Their chicken curry and curry rice are also quite famous.

Rahmath Cheese Prata
Toa Payoh Vista Market, #01-08, 74 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310074
Tel: +65 8712 9115
Opening Hours: 6am – 2:30pm (Tues – Sun), 6am – 1:30pm (Mon)

Rahmath Cheese Prata is a very famous stall at Tao Payoh. It attracts a swarm of customers every morning with delicious roti prata variety that makes for a wholesome and filling breakfast.

The hidden gem of the food centre serves fresh prata with every order, and you’d see the chef rolling and frying away like a busy bee without a break.

The signature Prata to get include the Cheese Prata ($2) and Cheese Prata with Egg to be dipped in mutton curry.

Complete with fragrant and springy eggy fillings.

The Roti Prata House
246 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6459 5260
Opening Hours: 7am – 2am (Mon – Thurs, Sun) 7am – 4am (Fri – Sat)

You won’t miss the signboard that says “The Best Crispy Prata. Recommended by The New Paper.”

Residents around Upper Thomson area should be familiar with this shop, a quaint coffeeshop with an overwhelmingly expansive menu.

There are two long columns for Prata itself, serving anything from Chocolate Cheese ($4), Honey Prata ($3), Milo Butter ($4), Milk Paper ($2.50), Blueberry Bomb Kaya ($2.50), Pineapple Cheese ($4), to Tomato Cheese ($4).

They also have other Indian dishes like Biryani and various curries, along with cold and hot beverages.

There is a good variety, though the Prata I had was not as hot as I wished it would be, and on the doughy side and rather plain. Maybe they used to be better in the past, or are better with the fancier choices.

Enaq The Prata Shop
Block 303 Jurong East Street 32, Singapore 600303
Tel: +65 6899 0842
Opening Hours: 7am – 10:30pm (Mon) 7am – 11pm (Tues – Sun)

Enaq located at Jurong East Street 32, has been popular with supper-goers for its crispy-style Roti Prata.

There are some fanciful fillings for the Prata such as Kaya, Hotdog Cheese, Honey Banana, Chocolate, Kaya, Peanut Butter, to Milky Gem (?).

Each is priced from $1.90 for the egg to $3.00 for the Hot Dog Egg.

The star was the Plain Kosong Prata ($1.20, min 2). Eat the piece fresh and hot, before it gets soggy.

Somehow the exterior was just thinly crisp contrasted with fluffy interior. Tasty on its own, with faint sweetness. The sensation was almost like having puff pastry.

Not overly oily too.

Interestingly, they also included sambal chilli along with curry as dips. Mixing both added another dimension.

Y.R.A Rasool Fatimah
ABC Brickworks Food Centre #01-10, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun), Closed Thurs
(Note: ABC Food Centre is closed for renovations.)

Few customers would have known this “YR Ahmad” stall is actually listed in the Michelin Guide with a “Michelin Plate” for a consecutive number of years.

The stall serves up a wide variety of Indian-Muslim food from Mee Goreng ($3.50), Nasi Goreng Merah ($3.50), Mee Hoon Goreng Puteh Ikan Billis ($4.00), Tulang Merah ($6 onwards), Mutton Chop ($5.50) and Mutton Soup ($5.00).

Y.R.A Rasool Fatimah also sells Prata without too many fanciful options, such as plain ($1.00), onion ($1.20), egg ($1.50), egg and onion ($1.70), cheese ($2), cheese with egg ($2.50) and chocolate.

Similarly, the egg prata I had did not have that distinct crispiness with much layered fluffiness, but was towards the chewier side.

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When we talk about “Western Food” served in hawker centres in Singapore, it is not the American steaks or European fancy dishes that some would imagine.

The “Western Food” are usually Hainanese-influenced, as many of our forefathers worked in British colonial households as cooks or kitchen helps.

They started developing a style of Western dishes such as Chicken Chop and Fish & Chips that Singaporeans are familiar with, added with a localised twist.

A typical serving found in a hawker stall would include accompaniments of fries, baked beans, buttered bread, and some coleslaw. For this guide, I excluded the more fanciful modern stalls serving burgers, ribs and pasta, but more on the nostalgic ones.

Fun fact: many Hainanese settled in the Middle Road-Beach Road, Bukit Timah-Tanglin Road and Changi-Nee Soon areas, so perhaps you would find a concentration of Hainanese food in those areas?

Here are some hawker stalls in Singapore which you can dabao your Western Food from:

Chef Hainanese Western Food
Tanglin Halt Food Centre, 1A Commonwealth Dr, #01-04 141001, Singapore 141001
Opening Hours: 7pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

While the stall only opens at 7pm or so, you may see a line forming here from 6:30pm or even earlier.

Nestled in the Tanglin Halt Hawker Centre, this is one of the most visited stalls for dinner, and for a very good reason.

A father-and-son team helms the stall, and you would find the calling and cooking in clock-work efficiency.

You will find traditional Hainanese style food with authentic Western flavours that are wholesome and filling. The price is quite affordable, but due to the limited working hours and only dinner time servings, customers are often welcomed by snaking long queues (and yes, please maintain your social distance).

Their Mixed Grill Platters ($10) are very popular, which offers a serving of pork chop, tender chicken chops, fish cutlet and chicken sausage.

Along with the meats, there was a dollop of coleslaw, baked beans, baked potato and crinkle cut fries. It’s a lot for one person, so make sure you bring your appetite with you.

While I am never that a fan of Grilled Pork Chop due to possible tough meat and slight gamey taste, this stall offers one of the best versions at $6.

Tender and well-marinated meat with a subtle grilled taste and a citrusy tang from the sauce. Old-school flavours, generous portion, the only thing holding me back is the long queue and longer wait.

Indulgence @ Commonwealth
48A Tanglin Halt Road #01-06 Tanglin Halt Market Singapore 148813
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 9pm (Mon – Fri), 5:30pm – 9pm (Sat), Closed Sun

Located at the same Tanglin Halt Food Centre, the menu here is expansive.

Wait? Aglio Olio for $3?

Indulge in delicious Italian hawker stall food with inexpensive pasta dishes in huge heaps to satiate your cravings. The portion size at this stall is everything.

The dishes come loaded with generous toppings and sides, and the service is quite efficient and swift.

Western food items include Chicken Chop ($6.50), Crispy Chicken ($6.50), Chicken Cutlet ($6.50), Pork Chop ($7), Crispy Dory ($6.50), Grilled Dory ($7) and Ribeye Steak ($16).

Customers can top-up with pasta choices of chicken Bolognese, carbonara, alfredo and pomodor.

The Chicken Chop with Carbonara Pasta ($11.50) I ordered should be enough to feed two, as it came with a creamy and heavy base.

The delectable thing about it was the crispy bacon strips that were plentiful and delicious, along with a glorious cracked egg atop the heap of pasta.

I thought that the chicken chop was slightly too charred, though some would think it adds to the smoky taste.

Wow Wow West
ABC Food Centre, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-133, Singapore 150006
Tel: +65 9380 8571
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 2pm, 4:30pm – 8pm (Tues – Sat), Closed Sun, Mon
(temporary closed due to renovations)

Wow Wow West which started as a school canteen stall, employs a number of ex-offenders in order to provide them a second chance to give back to society. (Christian Hokkien and Mandarin songs can often be heard playing in the background.

The western food stall supported the Yellow Ribbon Project by hiring ex-offenders and ex-drug addicts to work.

2nd generation hawker Elizabeth Ng could be seen helping out at the stall with her father, and her life as a hawker started when she was helping out her father’s first stall at Raffles Institution, which was named “Wow Wow West” by the boys.

Their delicious and affordable western food fare earned much popularity from the RI boys.

Their signatures include the Chicken Chop and Chicken Cutlet, which is massive for just $6. The gravy and coleslaw used is also prepared on a daily basis and is not mass produced.

I also usually add on an extra order of jumbo Cheese Sausage.

Western Barbeque
Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-53, Singapore 390051
Tel: +65 6440 8934
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

This stall is famous for its Mixed Grill Set which includes chicken, lamb and pork, and other old-school Western style dishes such as the Chicken Chop, Pork Chop, Sirloin Steak, Lamb Chop and Chicken Wing plates.

Their magic? The garlic sauce.

The sauce is created using more than 10 ingredients and the recipe has remain unchanged for more than 2 decades.

There is also another interesting item on the plate, which is an old-school butter bread supplied by Victoria Bakery & Confectionery, spread with butter and wrapped in plastic bag. The bread is fluffy with some of that familiar sweet taste.

Use that and dip into some of the garlic sauce. Yums.

Tom’s Kitchen
Taman Jurong Food Centre, 3 Yung Sheng Rd, #03-130, Singapore 618499
Tel: +65 6588 4444
Opening Hours: 12pm – 3pm, 5pm – 8:45pm (Tues, Wed, Fri – Sun), Closed Mon, Thurs

Tom’s Kitchen is a very famous stall at the Taman Jurong Food Centre, famous for the taste and flavours of the dishes, but also the value for money and amazing portion sizes that will satiate your cravings. (Though I must say this is one of the furthest in Singapore I have travelled to have Western food.)

They have a huge variety of dishes, and almost all of them are under $8.50 or less.

Items include Grilled Chicken Chop ($6), Grilled Fish ($6.50), Grilled Salmon ($7.50), Grilled Pork Chop ($6.50), Grilled Sirloin Steak ($8.50), Grilled Lamb Chop ($8.50), Chicken Cutlet ($6), Fish Cutlet ($6.50), and Pork Cutlet ($6).

The Sirloin Steak ($8.50) is popular with good portion size and thick slices of beef drenched with brown mushroom sauce, and a generous side of coleslaw and fresh vegetables.

The Chicken Chop ($6.50) also had a tasty thin layer of crisp matched with juicy meat.

The fries were drizzled with chipotle powder to add a unique taste. On the flip side, waiting time can be quite long.

Ye Lai Xiang
1 Kadayanallur Street, Maxwell Food Centre, #01-94, Singapore 069184
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 8:30pm (Tues – Fri), Closed Sat – Mon

Maxwell Food Centre is quite famous for their wide range of stalls serving all kinds of local and international treats.

Ye Lai Xiang is pretty well-known there, considered pioneers in introducing Hainanese western food in hawker centres, from the early days in Tanglin Halt and Margaret Drive.

The recipe is said to be developed by the late master chef who was a head chef in the British Navy. Portions are generous, and meats evenly grilled.

However, I did note that prices are increased overall since I last visited.

Items include Chicken Chop ($7.50), Chicken Cutlet ($8), Pork Chop ($7.50), Pork Cutlet ($8), Fish and Chips ($8), and Lamb Chop ($16.50).

For the Chicken Chop ($7.50), the large piece of chicken with a generous side of crinkle cut fries, sweet bun and mixed vegetables makes it quite filling.

That succulent chicken chop, poured over with a special brown sauce with butter bun and canned beans, is so old school.

But the side accompaniments such as fries and bun, were on the cold-side and not as impressive.

Apollo Western Food
105 Hougang Ave 1, #02-32 Hainanese Village Centre, Singapore 530105
Opening Hours: 12pm – 9pm (Wed – Mon), Closed Tues

This is a family stall that is well-loved in this food centre in Hougang, with recipes that have the good old taste and flavours that we all know and love.

There were many meaty temptations, including Ribeye Steak ($9.50), Lamb Chop ($8), Chicken Cutlet ($6), Chicken Chop ($5.50), Fish and Chips ($5) and Pork Chop ($6).

The ordering system is not like the conventional – without any number. The auntie noted where I was sitting, and said she would “wave at me” when my order is ready.

The Chicken Chop had a very standard preparation, with the perfect tenderness and not-bad sauce. The dishes came with crinkle cut fries and a warm toasted bun. I did wish that the portion of the meats were bigger – maybe it was just the plate I had.

Tip Top Western Food
#01-22, 84 Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

This is where you can get old-school Western food, now operated by 3rd generation owners.

The items offered include Chicken Cutlet ($6.50), Pork Chop ($6.50), Fish & Chips ($6.50), Grilled Fish ($6.50), Steak ($8.00), Spring Chicken ($10), Fried Chicken Wing ($1.40), Chicken Bolognese Spaghetti ($5.00), and Cheese Fries ($3.50).

The Chicken Chop ($6.50) came in a sizeable portion, tender and moist, liberally topped with pepper. It was overall an o-k-ay plate, perhaps because the sauce was more generic and needed that “oomph”.

Johnson Western Food
5 Cross St, #01-37, Market Street, Interim Food Centre, 048424
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm (Mon – Fri), Closed Sat – Sun

Delectable Western food can come from the most down-to-earth places and the owners of Johnson Western Food certainly know how to serve a plate of irresistible Chicken Cutlet ($5).

Marinated and fried to a crisp, the cutlets are then served with a creamy serving of coleslaw.

If you are not that into deep fried food, perhaps give their Mixed Grill ($8) a try which is also a pretty popular item on their menu.

Seng Huat Western Food
Zion Road Food Centre, #01-12 70 Zion Rd, Singapore 247792
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2.30pm, 5:30pm – 9pm (Wed – Sun)

The inconspicuous stall at Zion Road Food Centre sells classic western food items such as Fish and Chips ($5) and Mixed Grill (7.50). (They used to have more exotic options such as Ostrich Steak.)

They also have Chicken Chop and Chicken Cutlet Rice dishes which comes with fried egg for just $3.50.

If not, go for the old-school classic options such as Grilled Chicken Chop and Chicken Cutlets ($5.50) which comes in sizeable portion of fries and baked beans.

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Beo Crescent is a seldom talk-about small food centre nestled in the heart of Bukit Ho Swee.

While the stalls may not be as famous as the nearby Tiong Bahru Food centr, the whole place gives a very comforting and homely vibes.

While the variety and selection won’t overwhelm you, the budget friendly dishes hold delicious local flavours. Here is where you can find many hawker dishes at $3 or even less!

Here are 10 stalls you may want to dabao from at Beo Crescent Food Centre:

Nan Yuan Fishball Noodles
#01-68 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 6am – 1pm (Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun), Closed Thurs

Possibly the stall at Beo Crescent with the longest line. No matter what time of the day you visit this stall during their opening hours, you would likely find a queue to welcome you.

Nan Yuan Fishball Noodles which is established since 1961, serves up Fishball Noodles ($3) and Teochew Dumpling Noodles ($3).

The Fishball Noodles ($3) comes in a generous serving size with plenty of fishballs. The mee pok is cooked quite al dente, with a good mix from the vinegar and chillies.

Loi Kee Cooked Food Prawn Noodles
#01-74 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 6am – 8pm (Mon – Thurs), 6am – 7:30pm (Fri – Sun)

There used to be a “Ha Ha Prawn Noodles” in this food centre, but Loi Kee is quite a worthy replacement.

They serve up Prawn Noodles ($3, $4.50, $6), Pork Ribs Noodles ($3, $4.50, $6), Pork Ribs Prawn Noodles ($4, $6, $8), and Pig Tail and Prawn Noodles ($4, $6, $8).

The standard Prawn Noodle ($3) is quite popular, since it is only $3.

The star of the dish was definitely the broth with tang of sweetness and depth in every mouthful.

Heng Heng Cooked Food Fried Carrot Cake
#01-72 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 5am till closed (Mon – Sun)

Get a hearty and comforting plate of Heng Heng’s fresh carrot cake to start off your day the right way.

They open up quite early at 5am and their delicious carrot cake sells out fairly quick.

Other than the Black and White Carrot Cake ($2.50) in regular serving sizes, you can always order a “Yuan Yang” with half of each. I did find the black to be more flavorful than the white variety because of the sweet sauce.

While the Carrot Cake is ordered from a factory, the pieces still had a delightful soft texture and a good portion of eggs.

Porridge Kiosk
#01-86 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 6am until close (Mon – Sun)

The Porridge Kiosk stall is very famous for their porridges in different varieties and flavors, such as Century Egg with Pork, Chicken with Cuttlefish, Fish and Pork Porridge.

Prices start at $3, and it is a very filling and comforting dish that you can enjoy for breakfast.

The Century Egg Chicken Porridge ($3) was simple yet quite flavorful. The consistency was just right, and the serving size was generous with ample amounts of chicken and century egg, served piping hot.

Soon Heng Lor Mee
#01-84 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Soon Heng Lor Mee is a stall that enjoys relatively long queue, with a traditional bowl of Lor Mee in standard serving size costing $3.00.

Reviews have been quite divided though, with some loving the old-school taste, while others thought it lacked character. Perhaps it depends on who’s preparing it?

The thing I enjoyed the most about their Lor Mee was the consistency of the sauce, though I would say I wished there were more ingredients or some crunch so that it would be so plain-tasting.

Kim Kitchen Braised Duck
#01-82 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 6am until close

There used to be two duck stalls side by side here, but only Kim Kitchen is left now.

Kim’s traditional kitchen serves up braised duck with rice, noodles or porridge, along with kway chap. A bowl starts from $3.

The braised duck was served up in tender slices over noodles with flavourful dark braised sauce, and it came piping hor and comforting.

The meat was cooked to a good consistency and had a layer of fat under its crispy skin to enhance the textures.

Though the hawkers were young, the quality of the food was noteworthy. I think this is one of the most under-rated stalls in this food centre.

Cantonese Claypot Rice
#01-66 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Tel: +65 8333 2813
Opening Hours: 11:45am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)

This food centre is quite a different world at night with many of the stalls closed, and thankfully thyou can still find this Cantonese Claypot Rice stall around.

The place is wafting with aroma and has a nice ‘shiok’ taste to their dishes. They serve different varieties of claypot rice with salted fish, chicken and meats.

Can you believe a portion of Claypot Chicken Rice starts from $3.80?

There are also Claypot Sliced Fish Rice ($5), Claypot Pork Ribs Rice ($3.80), Claypot Sausage Bacon Rice ($4.50), alongside steamed rice bowls and soups.

While the Claypot Rice is not famous and do not have to wait thatlong, I would say this is a decent version, with tender chicken thigh pieces along with mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and small bits of salted fish to be found in the mixt.

Hai Chew Fish Soup
#01-85 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Tel: +65 9113 7228
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Mon), 9am – 8pm (Tues – Sat), Closed Sun

Photos of celebrity with the chef line the stall front, where the owner was a restaurant chef previously. Hai Chew is known for their Batang Fish Soup and Bee Hoon.

The batang fish slices were generous in portion for its price of $4.50, and didn’t have that fishy taste.

Comparing the two, I preferred the deep-fried fish which was thick and tasty, matched with a soup base which was light.

Kia Xiang Du Du Nyonya Kueh
#01-88 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Phone: +65 9838 8194
Opening Hours: 5:30am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Kia Xiang is famous for their little treats of Kueh Du Du that attracts customers to their stalls all day long. Every piece is made fresh with a lot of care and attention, and generous amounts of warm and tasty filling.

Four small pieces of Kueh Du Du cost $2 and are great for snacking in between meals. I got them in both peanut and coconut fillings, but my personal favorite was the peanut one.

The rice flour was firm and chewy to bite into, with a gooey and crunchy goodness from peanut bits inside.

Uncle Lim’s Beverages
#01-79 Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre, 38A Beo Crescent, 169982
Opening Hours: 7am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)

The drinks stall serves the usual soya milk, glass jelly and barley. And it is the smooth and silky ‘tau hway’ beancurd that could keep you coming back.

You can add toppings such as attap seeds, ginger, pearls, or gingko nuts, and I was surprised to get a bowl full of them.

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Chwee Kueh 水粿 while being a relatively known breakfast dish in Singapore, is also fast-diminishing.

With the exception of a couple of famous brands opening up branches or franchises around, indie stalls are getting hard to find. This is because the older hawkers are finding it hard for the younger generation to take over this labour-intensive work.

The Teochew dish comprises of steamed rice cake topped with preserved radish known as chai poh, and served with chilli sauce. While traditionally made with pork lard, many stalls are replacing with healthier alternatives.

One main characteristic of Chwee kueh is that the rice flour mixture are steamed in silver small bowl-shaped containers, and scooped out fresh when ready-to-serve.

Other places to get this dish include Kovan Chwee Kueh (Bendemeer Market & Food Centre), and Xin Xi Chwee Kueh (Bedok South 58). There are several others which are actually under the same umbrella as Bedok Chwee Kueh, so I didn’t include them in.

Bedok Chwee Kueh 勿洛水粿
208 New Upper Changi Road, #01-19 Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre, Singapore 460207
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 6:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Bedok Chwee Kueh is a popular stall with branches island-wide (Clementi 448, Chong Boon Food Centre, Chong Pang Food Centre, Lorong Ah Soo, Chinatown Food Centre, Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 etc) in Singapore, famed for its soft, light and supple chwee kuehs.

Often eaten as breakfast fare, the Chwee Kueh ($0.50 per piece, buy in 2, 3, or 4 pieces) is mainly rice flour and water.

You’ll get your chwee kueh in a paper wrap with a plastic fork.

If you want to buy chwee kueh with the chai-poh separate, a minimum of 4 pieces is required. For takeaway, add $0.30.

Once steamed, it forms a silky-smooth appearance, firm jelly-like texture, and a subtle sweet taste.

Okay, since I had Jian Bo since growing-up days, I would say Bedok’s has a softer, more wobbly, almost melt-in-mouth texture. (But Jian Bo has more fragrant chai-poh and tasty chilli). Bedok Chwee Kueh (Bedok Interchange Food Centre)

Jian Bo Shui Kueh
30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-05 Market, Singapore 168898
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

Jian Bo Shui Kueh has become quite synonymous with Tiong Bahru Food Centre, with many calling it “Tiong Bahru Chwee Kueh” unofficially.

The Shui Kueh here is sold for $2.50 for 5 pieces, $4.00 for 8, and $5 for 10. If you want the ingredients to be packed separately, there are ‘rules’ indicating that there must be a minimum order of 10 pieces, and there would be additional charge of 30cents.

While that hot-piping, soft melt-in-your-mouth feeling from my childhood days is no longer around, I still find Jian Bo one of the best you can find around for its chye poh and chilli with hints of dried shrimps.

You may find an oily glob haphazardly presented on top, but the aroma and mildly-salty pickled taste can be addictive. Jian Bo Shui Kueh (Tiong Bahru Food Centre)

Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh 李老三
Blk 20, Ghim Moh Road #01-54, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: 6:15am – 6:30pm (Mon – Sun)

The stall 李老三 at Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre #01-54 is run by Mr. Lee who has been making Chwee Kueh since he was 8, helping his mother and brother in pushing their street food cart.

He learned the recipe from his mother and, up to now, insists on making Chwee Kueh still the old-fashioned way with no short-cuts.

They say he spends 16 hours a day making Chwee Kueh!

Each piece is priced at 50 cents here, with a minimum order of 4 pieces (ie $2 for 4).

Sembawang Hills Shui Kway
#01-16 590 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574419
Opening Hours: 6am – 5pm (Mon – Sun)

While most are familiar with the Tiong Bahru and Bedok Chwee Kueh, could try this stall for something different.

They sell the Chwee Kueh in portions of 4 pieces ($1.40), 6 pieces ($2.10) and 8 pieces ($2.80).

The Chwee Kueh at this stall is somewhat pastier and firmer than the ones you would have tried before (so I can imagine some would prefer the smoother, more wobbly types).

The savoury chye poh is fried with dried shrimp that gave it a nice hint of umami.

Surprisingly not too greasy or oily at all.

Singapore Shui Kueh 新加坡水粿
91 Whampoa Drive, #01-25, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 4:30am – 1pm (Mon – Sun)

If you are at Whampoa and hungry that early in the morning, Singapore Shui Kueh starts operations at 4:30am supposedly.

A plate of 4 is sold at $1.20, while 6 is at $1.80. They also sell other items such as Yam Cake, Glutinous Rice and Chee Cheong Fun.

I found the stall to be generous with its chai poh for the price, with a lovely aroma and power-kicked chilli.

The rice cakes were on the firmer side, and could work better if there were softer and smooth.

Xiang Xiang Chwee Kueh
91 Whampoa Drive, #01-05, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 7am – 1pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
16 Bedok South Road, Bedok South Market & Food Centre #01-14, Singapore 460016

There are two stalls of Xiang Xiang Chwee Kueh, located at Whampoa Market and Bedok South.

Comparatively, the Chwee Kueh here is more inexpensive, priced at $1.50 for 5 pieces, $2.40 for 8. For takeaways, there will be an additional charge of $0.50 for the chai poh to be packed separately.

The Chwee Kueh here was slightly on the firmer side, while chai poh had a sweet tinge, and I wished there were more toppings to be spread out. But it was not that oily at all.

The tasty aspect in this plate is the home-made chilli sauce, included with dried shrimps, shallots and other ingredients to create a fragrant mix.

Tiong Bahru Chwee Kueh
310 Orchard Road, TANGS Market B1, Singapore 238864
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Not to be confused with Jian Bo Chwee Kueh, Tiong Bahru Chwee Kueh is located at the basement of TANGS, and managed by Fei Siong Group.

A plate of 4 pieces goes for $2, while an additional piece is at $0.50.

While this is not in the same league as the famous brands in the hawker centres, it is an affordable bite to have at Orchard Road.

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Whampoa Drive Food Centre or Whampoa Makan Place has always been a dependable hawker centre for good food, and there are several stalls here that keep attracting lines.

There are also two sides here, Block 91 which is mainly catered to the morning crowd, while Block 90 has many stalls that open lunch or dinner onwards.

For this hawker listicle, I am focusing on the morning side, and other stalls worthy of mention include Yuan Zhi Wei Lu Mian, Tanglin Halt A1 Carrot Cake, Famous Bedok Kway Chap, Granny’s Pancake.

Xin Heng Feng Guo Tiao Tan
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-14,15, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 5am – 12pm, 5pm – 9:30pm (Wed – Sat), 5pm – 9:30pm (Mon)

This stall has dual identity, serving up fishball noodles in the morning and fishhead steamboat in the night.

First timers may be slightly confused at the queue system, as it is a single line which splits into two ordering sides.

This is to split up the ordering and cooking process, which is I guess more efficient and can serve more customers at the same time.

Worthy of mention is its Minced Meat Noodles which is not quite like the usual, as it uses specially made egg noodle with a springy yet soft texture, and comes with soup with that old-school orange-coloured fishcake.

If you are visiting the stall in the evening, the stall can also get pretty crowded once the steamboat makes an appearance.

The fish head steamboat ($25) comes wafting with a nice charcoal fragrance, with fish bones and dried sole fish adding a very gently tang of sweetness to the broth with hints of umami flavours.

China Whampoa Home Made Noodles
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-24, Singapore 320091
Tel: +65 9625 6692
Opening Hours: 8am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Founded in 1989 by owner Ah Bee, aged 48, and his 42-year-old wife Ah Chiam, China Whampoa Home Made Noodles is easily one of Singapore’s most popular ban mian stall.

The signature bowl is the Home-Made Noodles with Prawns ($4, $5), but if you are lazy to pluck off the shells, there are choices of abalone clams, sliced fish, fish maw, and pig’s kidneys.

The hawkers make their noodles within the stall in little batches, with a range of delicious ingredients like fish slices, clams, abalone or prawns.

It is then added to the light and clear broth with mani cai to give it a tangible sweetness.

The stock here is cooked with low fire, using dried ikan bilis and soybeans instead of pork bones that would otherwise make the soup too oily.

I tried the Abalone Clams Hand Made You Mian ($4) and enjoyed how “qing” (light and sweet) the soup base was.

Egg lovers may be disappointed as it came without it, but I reckon that is about the style so that you can appreciate the soup better.

Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon 美芝路鱼头米粉
91 Whampoa Drive, #01-46 Whampoa Makan Place, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 9am – 2pm (Sun – Tues, Thurs – Fri), Closed Wed, Sat

Though this famous stall is named “Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon”, it is actually located at the morning market of Whampoa Food Centre (Whampoa Makan Place).

It has been listed in the Singapore Michelin Guide with a “Michelin Bib Gourmand“.

Long queue is a typical scene here, where they specialise in fish dishes, different soups, and sliced fish bee hoon.

Unlike other fried fish bee hoon with an overwhelming amount of evaporated milk in the soup, Beach Road’s Fried Fish Bee Hoon Soup ($4.50) comes in a flavourful fish stock that retains its original taste even with the addition of milk.

The added light creaminess isn’t overpowering and you can still enjoy the inherent fish-flavoured broth.

The battered fried fish is masterfully prepared and you’ll be impressed by how it’s slightly crisp outside yet soft inside.

Best Lu Mian In Town
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-19, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 8am – 2pm (Sat – Thurs), 8am – 3pm (Fri)

This is testament that a good stall name can keep people curious and customers coming.

So is this REALLY the “BEST Lu Mian In Town”?

While I don’t really think so (opps), this is indeed a way that definitely catches every passerby’s attention. The other thing to beware of at this stall is the snaking long queues.

The stall only serves Lu Mian in $3 and $4 serving bowls. You will find the serving size quite generous with ample amounts of pork, fried fish, and even some crisp chicken pieces.

You can customize your bowl with the noodles of your choice, and addition of garlic, chili and vinegar to your taste.

With that said, there is another popular Lu Mian stall in the same food centre, called “Yuan Zi Wei”.

Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-27, Singapore 320091
Tel: +65 8400 2206
Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

This Halal stall is famous for their authentic ginger fried chicken rice, along with other traditional Singaporean delights. You can also order a variety of sides to go with the food to make it a complete meal.

Their regular serving of Ginger Fried Chicken Rice ($4) is enough for one person, but if you are feeling ambitious, you can get the whole chicken leg for $7.

The dish looks quite appetizing with crumbs poured over it and an indulgent portion size, and comes with a fragrant bowl of soup.

The chicken was deliciously crisp and has a tasty ginger flavour without being too greasy. Rice was also quite aromatic. Do also also add more chicken skin with your meal for $1.

545 Whampoa Prawn Noodle
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-39, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 5:30am – 12:30pm (Tues – Sat), Closed Sun, Mon

The Whampoa Prawn Moodles stall is always swarming with customers, so the line can be intimidating at times.

There are both dry and soup versions of their famous prawn noodles (I prefer the dry), and you have the option to choose from different types of noodles as well.

The price of their signature Prawn Noodles start from $4 depending on your order and serving size.

What I liked about the dry Prawn Noodles was combination of the spicy chilli sauce, sweet ketcup, and mixture of fried garlic and shallots which added light crisp.

The soup version could have been more rich and punchy.

Hillview Steam Food山景蒸米粉
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-10, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 5am – 11am (Mon – Sun)

There is also always a long queue here, but I am more indifferent towards this stall.

I guess part of the reason is due to its competitive pricing. $1 Bee Hoon? That is very affordable.

The stall serves up a selection Singaporean traditional breakfast treats such as Nasi Lemak ($2.40), Chee Cheong Fun ($1.50), Century Egg Porridge ($1.60), Peanut Porridge ($1.40) and Pork Ribs ($1.60).

The interesting thing is the bee hoon is first fried then steamed, so you get the soft, warm texture. You can also add chicken wings to it for a couple of extra bucks, with some kick from sambal chili.

Robert Mee Siam
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-43, Singapore 320091
Tel: +65 9838 8229
Opening Hours: 9am – 2:30pm (Sat, Sun, Tues, Wed), Closed Mon, Thurs, Fri

The Robert Mee Siam stall is quite economical, and a good option when you want to eat something delicious and filling on a budget.

Their signature dish is Mee Siam at $3, with additional egg or bee hoon at 50cents each.

At first glance, a regular serving of Mee Siam seems quite different than what you’d expect. Instead of the thick orange gravy, the colour looks on the paler side.

But once you dig into your meal, you will discover a hint of sweet and assam-sour taste from the gravy. This is not as rich as I would have loved, but a not-bad nostalgic tasting plate. The topping of chives added a nice crunch.

Deep Fried Carrot Cake
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-36, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 12pm (Mon – Sun)

The stall is named after a very famous hawker street – delicious and rich deep-fried carrot cakes sticks.

Yup, not the usual Chye Tow Kway in black or white, but oblong sticks.

I got 14 sticks of their old-school deep-fried carrot cake ($2). Each stick was fried to a golden crisp, and I could feel that distinct crunch with every bite I took.

The texture was amazing, very crispy on the outside and fresh and smooth from the inside. Have it as a snack to remember the good-old days.

Bee Guan Coffee Shop
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-23, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 7am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

The uncle at this Bee Guan Coffee Shop stall must be one of the friendliest hawkers around, but he may not be all the time at the store – he is helping out other hawkers.

With a very happy go lucky attitude that instantly makes you smile, and he brews some truly amazing and one of a kind concoction to turn your day around.

The Orange Peel and Sour Plum Drink ($1.50) is the most famous drink at this stall, and I personally like it very much and find this drink such value for its money.

It is a combination of Taiwanese orange peel and sour plums.

You get two cups and are instructed to drink from the middle and top it up with ice water as you wish.

I loved the rich sour plums with a tart yet sweet and refreshing taste while I chewed on fried orange peel. Excellent drink for a hot day.

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While the focus of many dessert guides have always been cakes, waffles and the likes, I thought about giving some emphasis to the local dessert shops.

Yes, those selling Mango Pomelo, Steamed Milk, Almond Pastes and more.

Interesting, many can be found at Chinatown and along Liang Seah Street – which probably started with Ah Chew and Ji De Chi.

Ah Chew Desserts
1 Liang Seah Street, #01-10/11 Liang Seah Place Singapore 189032
Tel: +65 6339 8198
Opening Hours: 12:30pm – 12am (Mon – Thues), 12:30pm – 1am (Fri), 1:30pm – 1am (Sat), 1:30pm – 12am (Sun, PH)

181 Thomson Road, Goldhill Shopping Centre, Singapore 307627
Tel: +65 6254 8198
Opening Hours: 12:30pm – 12am (Mon – Fri), 12:30pm – 12am (Sat, Sun)

Ah Chew Desserts is one of Singapore’s most known dessert shops, which started humbly at a small shop space at Liang Seah Street.

Signature desserts include Durian Mango Sago with Pomelo ($5.80), Milk Steamed Egg with Red Bean ($3.80), Black Glutinous Rice with Vanilla Ice Cream ($4.20), Durian Sago Desserts ($6.50), Hashima Red Date Soup ($9), and White Fungus Papaya with Almond ($3.50).

The Mango Sago and Pomelo is included with a touch of coconut cream instead of some which use evaporated milk, giving it fragrance and extra texture.

The sweetness of the ripe, juicy mango chunks is complimented by the refreshing, citrus pomelo pulps that bursts and crunch at every mouthful. Some people like the small crushed ice used, which I am more indifferent to.

The Fresh Milk Steam Egg is so smooth that it trickles down your throat. You have the option of having it coffee-flavoured, or red bean-flavoured which would give it some bite. Ah Chew Desserts (Liang Seah Street)

Delivery
Via Grabfood, Deliveroo or Oddle for islandwide delivery: https://ahchewdesserts.oddle.me/en_SG/

Yatkayan Dessert 一家人
Fortune Centre #02-08 190 Middle Road Singapore 188979
Tel: +65 9631 2359
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm, Last Order 8:45pm (Mon – Sun)

Hidden on the second level of Fortune Centre, the name “Yatkayan” means “one family”, and you may just spot members of the Tang family serving and behind the kitchen.

Signature desserts there include Walnut Paste ($4.00), Black Sesame Paste ($3.50), Almond Cream ($3.50), Steamed Egg ($3.20), Almond & Barley Beancurd ($3.50), Black Sesame & Almond ($3.50), Chendol ($3.20), and Fresh Mango with Ice Cream ($5.00).

I ordered the Walnut & Black Sesame ($4.00) and was pleasantly surprised at how close it tasted to the top-notch shops in Hong Kong.

The creamy consistency which is neither too rich nor thin; not being too sweet; and the warmth of it all.

All their warm dessert pastes such as the walnut, sesame and almond are hand-grind and squeezed freshly daily.

They do not take short cut in their desserts, for example no mixing of pre-mix powder or pastes, or artificial flavouring like essences to their desserts. Yatkayan (Middle Road)

Delivery
Their desserts are available via foodpanda delivery for those staying around the Bugis area; or islandwide delivery for orders above $15. Whatsapp +65 9631 2359 to place orders.

Jin Yu Man Tang Dessert Shop 金玉满堂甜品
66 East Coast Road, The Flow #01-03 Singapore 428778
+65 6214 3380
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Jin Yu Man Tang is located at Katong, and some of its specialties include the Ginger Milk Pudding 姜撞奶 ($4.00), Shun De Double Layer Milk 顺德双皮奶 ($3.60), Peach Gum with Milk 桃胶鲜牛奶 ($4.50), Mango with Mini Rice Ball 芒果小丸子 ($5.00), and Deep Fried Milk 炸牛奶 ($5.50).

The Ginger Milk Pudding ($4.00) is probably their hero product, made on the spot only after ordering.

First you get a bowl of ginger mixture, after which milk would be poured into it. Wait for about 4 minutes or so, then the milk would turn into smooth-wobbly pudding.

The signature Shun De Double Layer Milk ($3.60) originated from Shunde in Foshan China. You can also choose other toppings such as red bean, mango, lotus seeds, walnut, almond, and papaya.

The milk pudding was incredibly soft, and melt-in-your-mouth. Jin Yu Man Tang Dessert Shop (East Coast)

Delivery
Via Deliveroo, GrabFood, foodpanda

Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D
50 Hougang Ave 1 #01-00, JForte Sportainment Centre, Singapore 538885
Tel: +65 9738 6648
Opening Hours: 12pm – 8pm (Mon, Wed, Thu), 12pm – 9pm (Fri, Sat), 12pm – 6pm (Sun), Closed Tues

Known for pushing his boundary and creating visually captivating edible-art desserts, an extensive menu of 15 hot and cold desserts is created by Chef Francis to interpret “tong shui” (糖水).

The menu is divided into both Hot and Cold desserts, consisting of Paste ($4 – $4.90), Steamed Pudding ($5.50) or Shaved Ice ($6.90 – $9.90) respectively.

Digging into Black Sesame Paste ($4), the rich, nutty roasted black sesame has a smooth and creamy texture which is both familiar and homely.

The ingenious addition of the Ginger Pandan Cloud adds a tinge of sweetness and fluffiness to the combination, whereas the coconut crips add more chewiness to the entire bowl of liquid. Sweet Thoughts by M.O.D (Hougang)

Delivery
– Island-wide delivery at $8, min purchase $50 (11.30am – 9pm).
– Browse menu and order at https://tiefunwan.oddle.me
– FREE DELIVERY + With Min $40 purchase for Kovan, Hougang residents

Steps to order
1. Call or Text at +65 9738 6648 with your order.
2. Make payment via PayNow to UEN 53392134A.
3. Call to inform or text us payment acknowledgement page.
4. Opt for self collect or delivery.
5. Provide name, contact info and address to arrange delivery.

Dessert First 糖水先
8 Liang Seah Street #01-04 Singapore 189029
Tel: +65 6333 0428
Opening Hours: 12pm – 12am (Tues – Fri), 11:30 – 12am (Sat – Sun)

Halal certified Dessert First糖水先 is established since 2009, located on the ‘dessert street’ at Liang Seah.

Its mouth-watering desserts include Shaved or Snow Ice, Mango or Durian Pomelo, Home-made Waffles and more.

To understand the difference, “shaved ice” means clear ice shavings, while “snow ice” is flavoured ice shavings.

The variety is extensive, with the most popular D24 durian, mango, to green tea, honeydew, chocolate, and strawberry. Prices of the dessert range from $3.80 to $11.50.

Delivery
Via GrabFood and foodpanda

Ji De Chi Dessert 記得吃甜品
8 Liang Seah Street, #01-03, Singapore 189029
Tel: +65 6339 9928
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm (Mon – Thurs, Sun), 11am – 11:50pm (Fri – Sat)

Ji De Chi serves up a range of dessert, with signatures of Durian Snowflake with Black Glutinous Rice ($7.60), Yam Sweet-in-Heart Sago ($5.60), Mango Pomelo Sago with Grass Jelly ($5.60), Matcha Tofu Snowflake ($6.60), and Durian Snowy Ice ($7.90).

There are also outlets at Hillion Mall, Westgate, Jurong Point, Century Square, Suntec City, Paya Lebar Square, Star Vista, Woodlands Square, Novena Square 2, Satay by the Bay. Ji De Chi (Liang Seah Street)

Delivery
Via Deliveroo, Grabfood, foodpanda

Mei Heong Yuen Desserts味香园甜品
63-67 Temple St, Singapore 058611
Tel: +65 6221 1156
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert 味香园甜品 is best known for its Peanut Paste, which is because it has roots connected to the iconic Farmer Brand grounuts.

The peanut paste is fragrant and delicately grounded to give a smooth texture with no presence of any peanut bits, also not too sweet.

The other two “heavenly kings” are sesame and almond pastes.

For a more cooling treat, customers go for the Taiwan Snow Ice with thin smooth mouth-feel sheets, in flavours of Mango, Green Tea, Durian, Soursop, Sesame, Almond, Strawberry, Mocha, Banana Chocolate, Milk Tea (yes), to even Chendol.

Delivery
https://www.feastbump.com/menus/mei-heong-yuen. Delivery fee from $5, mini order $35 – $60.

Chow Zan Dessert
801 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198769
Opening Hours: 2pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

The name “Chow Zan” is a colloquial term which means “extremely good”.

The humble-looking dessert shop brings about a selection of traditional hot and cold desserts – some with modern twists, ranging from White Chendol ($4.00), Mango Sago, ($4.20), Black Sesame Paste ($3.50), and Peach Gum with Milk ($4.50).

I was recommended the White Chendol ($4.00), also available in Red Bean and Durian versions ($4.50, $5.50). Fairly interesting with a differentiating factor.

What you get are these white coconut strips with a firmer bite instead of the usual pandan ones. But they would also mean there won’t be that particular pandan fragrance and may not photograph as striking as the typical Chendol.

The shaved ice was quite smooth, topped coconut cream fresh-tasting with mildly-sweet red bean. Even though there was some gula melaka added, the dessert was thankfully not too sweet. Chow Zan Dessert (North Bridge Road)

Delivery
Via Deliveroo, GrabFood, foodpanda

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