Tiong Bahru Market food guide
The last time I popped by Tiong Bahru Market, I was greeted by closed shutters and a boarded-off market. A banner strung across read that it was closed for renovations, which to me meant, “Goodbye for now, monthly lor mee!” Of course, there are plenty of other Tiong Bahru hawker food options, but I had a specific craving for the market’s food that day. Now that the hawker centre is back in business, here are 12 stalls in Tiong Bahru Market that I will always return to, no matter how long the renovation period.
1. Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow
A plate of Fried Kway Teow ($3/$4) from Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow promises moist and savoury noodles with a hint of sweetness. Accompanying the base were slices of fish cake, lapcheong, bean sprouts, and cockles, which were fresh and juicy. This is a plate that can curb all your char kway teow cravings. If you love char kway teow as much as we do, read our guide to the best char kway teow stalls in Singapore.
Unit number: #02-11
Opening hours: Fri-Mon 11am to 10pm
Tiong Bahru Fried Kway Teow is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Jian Bo Shui Kueh
Jian Bo Shui Kueh’s Chwee Kueh ($3.50 for five pieces) has just the right amount of cai po and sambal chilli, and bears a strong flavour of white rice. I can’t tell if it’s the fragrance of dried shrimp in their cai po, the heat from the chilli, or the soft kueh that has me coming back for more, so I’m convinced that it’s the combination of all three. Besides chwee kueh, there are also Steamed Yam Cake ($3/$4.50), Chee Cheong Fun ($3/$4.50) and more.
Read our Jian Bo Shui Kueh feature.
Unit number: #02-05
Opening hours: Daily 7am to 8pm
Jian Bo Shui Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Lor Mee 178
I could be biased but the Lor Mee ($4.50) from Lor Mee 178 is all I think about whenever I crave a bowl of flavourful noodles. Slurping down the strands of flat yellow noodles coated with dark, garlicky sauce is more than enough to satisfy, but I always add the Deep-fried Sharp Nuggets for something a little more special. This one’s an additional $1!
Read our guide to the best lor mee stalls in Singapore.
Unit number: #02-23
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 7am to 1:45pm
Lor Mee 178 is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Hui Ji Fishball
I’ve never actually craved a bowl of fish ball noodles till I tried this. Hui Ji Fishball’s Fishball Noodle ($4) has fishballs that are firm to the bite and fishcake slices that are really bouncy. But the biggest surprise came from the soup on the side: sweet and light, perfectly complementing the savoury bowl of noodles.
Read our guide to the best fishball noodle stalls in Singapore.
Unit number: #02-44
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 5:30am to 2:30pm
Hui Ji Fishball is not a halal-certified eatery.
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5. Min Nan Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle
To me, an ideal bowl of prawn mee has to have a broth so strong that it’ll have me reeking of prawn afterwards. Min Nan’s version of Prawn Noodle ($4/$5/$7) boasts a light broth, but somehow achieves a rich, robust flavour. Aside from prawn mee, their extensive menu sees Pork Ribs Noodle ($5/$6/$8), Pig Tail Noodle ($5/$6/$8) and more.
Read our guide to the best prawn noodles in Singapore.
Stall number: #02-31
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 2:30pm
Min Nan Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle
Before I start saying anything, feast your eyes on that fatty caramelised char siew from Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodles. Their Wanton Noodles ($6) is served with a cut of pork from the pig’s armpit, which gives you that beautiful meat-to-fat ratio. The char siew had a sweet crust that encased the savoury pork, and the noodles were done just the way I like them—al dente.
Read our guide to the best wonton mee in Singapore.
Unit number: #02-30
Opening hours: Wed-Thurs, Sat-Sun 7am to 1pm
Zhong Yu Yuan Wei Wanton Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk
Whenever I have a bowl of tau huey, I’m reminded of Sunday mornings when my mum would bring back metal containers filled with hot, silky tau huey to start the day. This bowl of beancurd ($1.20) from Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk was better than the one in my memory and glided down our throats like a dream. What’s more, the syrup it came with wasn’t overly sweet. FYI, the stall opens really early at 2am!
Unit number: #02-69
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 2am to 2:30pm
Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee
Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee fries their Hokkien Mee ($5/$6/$7) only after receiving an order, which means you won’t get a plate of cold soggy noodles. I loved how the dish wasn’t too wet but had enough gravy so you could still slurp the noodles down. The wok hei could’ve been stronger, but this garlicky plate was a satisfying one nonetheless.
Read our guide to the best hokkien mee in Singapore.
Unit number: #02-01
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am – 8pm
Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
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9. Koh Brothers Pig’s Organ Soup
I’ve always assumed that pork intestines weren’t appetising, but Koh Brothers Pig’s Organ Soup changed that for me. The ones they serve are chewy and not sandy and are thrown into a soup that is peppery and slightly sour. A bowl of comforting soup is priced from $5 here, and you can add a plate of white rice for $0.50.
Read our Koh Brothers Pig’s Organ Soup feature.
Unit number: #02-29
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 7:30pm
Koh Brothers Pig’s Organ Soup is not a halal-certified eatery.
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10. 238 Coffee Stall
A sip of 238 Coffee Stall’s Kopi ($1.50) and you’ll realise this isn’t your typical cup of coffee. The kopi bore an almost velvety texture and had a strong fragrance that helped the flavour linger after you’ve swallowed the sip. We didn’t manage to try their iced lemon tea, but we hear it’s something not to be missed either.
Read our guide to the best kopi stalls in Singapore.
Unit number: #02-83
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6am to 2:30pm
238 Coffee Stall is not a halal-certified eatery.
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11. Grandpa Homemade Cheung Fun
Image credit: @bbjiaksimi
I’d never come across pink and green chee cheong fun (CCF) until I chanced upon Grandpa Homemade Cheung Fun, a stall selling vibrant, colourful steamed rice rolls. The former is made with dragon fruit, and the latter with spinach! You also get a range of ingredients to pair with your CCF, ranging from the popular Prawn ($5.20) and Char Siew ($5.20), to interesting combinations such as Corn+Pork ($5.80) and Double Eggs ($4.30).
Read our Grandpa Homemade Cheung Fun feature.
Unit number: #02-32
Opening hours: Wed, Fri-Sat 6:30am to 2:30pm, Thurs & Sun 6:30am to 2pm, Mon-Tue 7am to 2pm
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Grandpa Homemade Cheung Fun is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. Super Shiok Nasi Lemak
Image credit: Thanh Loan Tran
The 4.5-star rating on Google is a testament to how good Super Shiok Nasi Lemak is. A hearty plate of nasi lemak is priced at $3.50 here, which is relatively affordable given what you get: a good portion of rice, a deep-fried chicken wing, an egg omelette, sliced cucumbers, and ikan bilis. If these aren’t enough, you can add more ingredients of your choice: Fish Fillet ($1.10), Beancurd Roll ($1.10), and Homemade Otah ($1.30) are just some examples. Else, you can just get their Chicken Wing to go—it’s priced at $1.60 each.
Unit number: #02-38
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 1pm
Super Shiok Nasi Lemak is a halal-certified eatery.
Best Tiong Bahru Market food stalls
I’ve always had a place in my heart for this hip neighbourhood and its food. Besides, nothing could ever quite replace Tiong Bahru Market and their hawkers.
For more good eats in the area, read our Today Kampung Chicken Rice review, a retro eatery with shiok kampung chicken and more. Alternatively, check out Micro Bakery Kitchen, a popular cafe with fresh bakes daily.
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