Thanks to the downtown line, it is easier for us to explore other parts of Singapore in search of hidden food gems. And when it comes to hidden gems in Singapore, who can deny that Beauty World is amongst the top of most foodies’ lists? A secret food haven brimming with cosy cafes and eateries that serve tasty, affordable nosh, this enclave has it all.

We have here a list of great places that sell mouth-watering food. These places are located 5 minutes away from the MRT, so all you need to do is hop on the train, get off at Beauty World and then walk there!

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BUTA KIN RAMEN 

Never would you expect to find good quality ramen in Singapore for under S$10. However, Buta Kin has managed to do just that. They sell restaurant-quality ramen in generous portions for S$6.90 a bowl, and we love how they are not stingy with their ingredients. Each bowl comes filled to the brim with thick slices of chashu, black fungus, nori, and a soft boiled egg.

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-28
Singapore 588177
Daily: 11.30am – 8.30am
(Closed on Mondays)

CARPENTER & COOK

This is probably the most popular at Lorong Kilat that is both a vintage home store and cafe, with some of the prettiest cakes. This is the ideal spot to rest and relax with a nice warm cup of coffee and a book.

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19 Lorong Kilat, #01-06,
Singapore 598120
Tel: +65 6463 3648
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

G7 SIN MA CLAYPOT LIVE FROG 

To some, the idea of eating frog porridge may sound a bit squeamish. However, don’t dismiss it too quickly because frog porridge is actually really delicious! If you’re a first timer looking for a good place to try frog porridge, this would be a great place to try. The frog here is very sweet and tender, and tastes just like chicken — if not better!

5 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Tel: +65 64677317
Singapore 599730
Daily: 12pm – 3am

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HE ZHONG CARROT CAKE 

Tucked away in Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre is He Zhong Carrot Cake, which hands down sells some of the best white carrot cake in Singapore. For just S$2.50, you get an incredibly generous portion of chunky, springy and fragrant carrot cake that is great to chow down by yourself or to share around. For an extra kick, you can dip it in their tangy homemade chili sauce.

Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre
#02-185, Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 588215
Thu to Tue: 6am – 8.30pm
Wed: 6am – 1am

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JEW KIT CHICKEN RICE 

This place sells some really great chicken rice, and is a great place to go to when the chicken rice cravings hit you hard. The chicken served here is incredibly tender and silky, and it goes really well with their fragrant rice. Order a whole chicken to share around if you’re planning on going in a big group!

Bukit Timah Shopping Centre
170 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #B1-16/17/18
Tel: +65 64632637
Daily: 10am – 9pm

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JOO SENG TEOCHEW PORRIDGE AND RICE 

Joo Seng Teochew Porridge is one of our go-to places when we need to have our Teochew porridge fix. They have a plethora of ingredients to choose from, and it’s all very affordably priced. This place is great for a gathering with family and friends as you can order and try more dishes to share around.

14 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Singapore 599738
Tel: +65 64630768
Daily: 10am – 4am

KINDRED FOLK 

Tucked away in the new KAP Residence Mall is Kindred Folk, a charming double-storey ice cream cafe that serves a decent selection of unique homemade ice creams such as Roasted Rice Milk Tea and Wasabi. Besides ice cream, they also sell mains such as pasta and chicken drums.

9 King Albert Park
#01-09, King Albert Park Shopping Mall
Singapore 598332
Tel: +65 69283043
Daily: 12pm – 10pm

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PROSPERITY SEAFOOD WHITE BEE HOON 

Seafood White Bee Hoon is becoming a popular food item for a lot of Singaporeans these days, and it’s not hard to understand why. There is something incredibly satisfying about a steaming plate of white bee hoon that’s accompanied by a copious amount of seafood. Prosperity Seafood Bee Hoon does this job well and sells must-try white seafood bee hoon.

Bukit Timah Hawker Centre
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-182
Singapore 588215

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SIN CHEW SATAY BEE HOON 

Satay Bee Hoon is one of the less raved about dishes here in Singapore, and we feel like it deserves more attention because it’s so sinfully good! Sin Chew does a good job of making a plate of satay bee hoon, and its hard to resist their plate of rice vermicelli smothered in a copious amount of sweet and savoury satay sauce.

Bukit Timah Market and Food Centre
51 Upper Bukit Timah Road #02-162
Singapore 588215
Wed and Thu: 5pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday)

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XIE KEE HOKKIEN MEE  

Xie Kee Hokkien Mee is hands down one of the best Hokkien mees we have ever tried in Singapore, and its never-ending long snaking queues can attest to that! What makes them special is that they use flat noodles instead of the usual yellow noodles. The noodles soak up the gravy really well and have that satisfying touch of wok hei to it.

51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-174
Singapore 588215
Daily: 11.30am – 11pm

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ZHONG ZHONG FINE SPICE  

If you’re looking for a stall that specialises in ngoh hiang, this is the place to be at. They have a decent variety of ingredients here such as crispy prawn fritters, you tiao, yau kwa, whole stuffed squid and pink sausages. We love dunking it in the pink sweet sauce for a sweet touch!

51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-149
Singapore 588172

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ZHOU PIN PORRIDGE  

We feel that Zhou Pin porridge does not get as much credit as it deserves. This humble stall sells a wide range of porridges that are great for a rainy day or if you’re looking for some comfort food. Each bowl comes with a long, crunchy stick of you tiao, and the owners are very generous with their servings of porridge. 

51 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #02-149
Singapore 588172

Read: Beauty World Food Centre Guide – 8 hawker gems to try

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We never thought this day would come, but unfortunately and to much dismay, the day is here. The Beauty World Food Centre is slated for renovation works, with the potential sale of this food centre.

If you have not dropped by the Beauty World Food Centre in a while, or if you have not visited before, stop what you are doing right now. It is not too late for you to rewalk your steps and relive the tastes of your childhood.

Here are 5 Reasons to Visit Beauty World Centre Food Centre Before It Is Too Late.

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#1 TOP 1 HOME MADE NOODLE

Highly-raved as one of Singapore’s best handmade noodles, the Top 1 Home Made Noodle is one of our favourites when it comes to yummy, homemade noodles in West Singapore.

The menu is filled with different soup choices, noodles and ingredients. For those who are fans of spicy food, give their Tom Yam Soup a try. This soup is extremely spicy yet very flavourful.

Be warned that this stall is particularly busy during lunch and has a regular queue throughout the day. But be patient, for that moment of intense flavours is worth the wait.

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Beauty World Centre #04-44, Singapore 588177
Tel: +65 8448 8450
Thurs to Mon: 9am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

#2 JIN LI SATAY BEE HOON

Jin Li Satay Bee Hoon serves up a hearty, solid plate of Satay Bee Hoon. Heaped with a deliciously creamy and nutty peanut sauce, the Satay Bee Hoon is also served with cockles, lean pork slices, cuttlefish, prawn and kang kong.

The Satay Bee Hoon also comes in 3 different size portions (S$4, S$5, S$6) and it is one stall that we will definitely miss during the renovation period.

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#04-40 Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Tel: +65 9154 6406
Thurs to Tues: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

Photo Credit: Anthony Ali

#3 YOU PENG NOODLE DUMPLING HOUSE

Most of us usually visit restaurants such as Din Tai Fung and Imperial Treasure to satisfy our cravings for xiao long bao. However, did you know that You Peng Noodle Dumpling House has xiao long bao which are just as good (some may even say better) and more affordable?

Priced at S$7 for 10 pieces, the dumplings at You Peng Noodle Dumpling House is a steal.

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#04-23 Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Tel: +65 6463 5608
Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

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#4 OISHII BAKERY

With the constantly evolving food scene in Singapore, it is a rare sight to see traditional-style bakeries such as Oishii these days.

Tucked away in the corner of the fourth floor of Beauty World Centre, Oishii Bakery is a hidden gem that reminds us of old school neighbourhood bakeries that we are so fond of.

Like the modern bakery, there is a wide selection of bread for all at Oishii Bakery, which includes favourite like the Black Sesame Paste Bun or the Nacho Cheese Bun.

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#04-02 Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Tel: +65 6777 0811
Daily: 8am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

Photo Credit: Miss Tam Chiak

#5 DULUKALA PERANAKAN RESTAURANT

A traditional family-run Peranakan restaurant, Dulukala Peranakan Restaurant is a must-visit for authentic and affordable Peranakan food.

The food at this restaurant is also cooked with family recipes and their menu spans over a great variety of meats and vegetable dishes.

Visit Dulukala Peranakan Restaurant again for an experience of home-cooked Peranakan dishes in a cosy and warm atmosphere before the renovations!

144 Upper Bukit Timah Road
#04-04 Beauty World Centre, Singapore 588177
Tel: +65 6465 2036
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World