Stuck at home during this Circuit Breaker period and you’re hankering for some chicken rice or fishball noodles? The good news is that some hawker and zi char stalls out there will be doing islandwide delivery so that you can get your favourite local eats without having to leave the house. At the same time, you can also support these local businesses during this trying period.

Here is a list of 24 hawker stalls and zi char stalls that offer islandwide delivery in Singapore. We will be adding more to the list, do share with us if you know any hawkers and local eateries that offer islandwide delivery.

Stay home and stay safe everyone!

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365 FOOD

• Specialises in healthy fusion food with local touches
• Delivery fees from S$5 to S$15 depending on the distance
• Minimum spend of S$30
• Each delivery comes with free in-store vouchers and loyalty stamps
• Whatsapp 9699 9233 to order and enquire
• Visit their Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for the menu.

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786 CHAR KWAY TEOW 

• Specialises in char kway teow
• Muslim-owned
• Delivery available on Bungkus SG 

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8889 JI GONG BAO 

• Specialises in Mala of different spice levels for 2 to 4 pax & 4 to 6 pax
• S$5 delivery to Ang Mo Kio & Bishan, S$12 delivery islandwide excluding Sentosa & Tuas
• Available for self-collection
• Whatsapp 8666 0909 / 8139 0460 to order

AH LOCK TOFU 

• Specialises in Hakka tofu bowls
• Order here
• Delivery charges depend on location

AH TAN WINGS 

• Specialises in chicken wings
• Order here
• Delivery charges depend on location

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AH TER TEOCHEW FISHBALL NOODLE 

• Specialises in Teochew fishball noodles
• Free islandwide delivery, minimum order S$25
• Orders below S$25 will be charged S$6
• Place orders here 

A NOODLE STORY

• Specialises in Singapore style ramen
• Flat delivery rate of S$6 for distances less than 6km and S$12 for distances more than 6km
• Place orders here and make a separate Paynow transaction according to the checkout amount. Delivery will only be confirmed once payment has been received
• Ordering time from Monday to Saturday: 11am – 1pm
• For orders after 1pm, Whatsapp 9027 6289 to check if late orders are able to be processed before proceeding
• Dinner service not available during circuit breaker period
• Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

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BENG WHO COOKS

• Temporary sets available: Aromatic Chicken/Fish Rice Set (S$6), Aromatic Beef Stew Rice Set (S$7), Stir-fry Soba with Tofu Set (S$6)
• Add on for S$1.10 to S$1.50 for drinks
• Islandwide delivery S$8, no minimum order
• Free delivery for orders above S$60 to the same location
• Delivery will arrive between 12pm – 1.30pm
• Self-collection available from 11am – 1pm
• Do order 1 day in advance before 7pm
• Whatsapp / Telegram 9353 1428 or Instagram / Facebook message them to order
• Payment by Paynow / Paylah

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BJ GRILL SEAFOOD

• Specialises in zi char & seafood
• Islandwide delivery. Orders below S$50 have a S$5 charge, orders above S$50 have free delivery, regardless of location
• Minimum order of S$20
• Phone order operating hours: 5.30pm – 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
• Whatsapp/Telegram 98527264 / 81135151to order

BUEY TAHAN SEE-FOOD

• Specialises in zi char and seafood
• Halal-certified
• Free delivery within an hour with a minimum order of S$10.
• For areas slightly further out, minimum order for free delivery is S$30. You can check using your postal code via their website
• Use promo code BUEYTAHANSEEFOOD upon checkout
• Call 6555 5300 to enquire

BOON TONG KEE 

• Specialises in chicken rice
• Minimum order S$30
• Delivery fee is S$5
• Order from their website

BURGS BY PROJECT WARUNG 

• Specialises in burgers
• Free delivery with a minimum order of S$30
• Whatsapp the outlet closest to you to place orders (Timbre 9023 0574, Bukit Batok 9457 8622, Chai Chee 9023 0584)
• Self-collection available

CAHAYA RESTAURANT

• Specialises in Chinese food
• Muslim-owned
• Place orders here or Whatsapp 9169 9482
• Minimum order S$40
• S$6 delivery fee
• Free delivery for orders above S$75

CHEOK KEE BONELESS BRAISED DUCK 

• Specialises in braised duck rice
• Order via Lalamove, key in code SPTLCL5 for S$5 off
• Call or Whatsapp 8333 1961 to enquire

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CHINA WHAMPOA HOME MADE NOODLE 

• Specialises in homemade noodles
• Whatsapp or call 9611 9169 to place orders
• 10% discount for orders above S$50
• Delivery fee of S$3 to S$9 based on location
• Self-collection available

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COFFEE BREAK 

• Specialises in kopi and teh
• Only iced beverages are available for order
• Whatsapp 8100 6218 to order
• Paynow / Paylah 8100 6218, screenshot receipt and send to the same number along with your address, number and name
• No changes can be made once order is confirmed
• S$5 delivery charge per order
• Delivery from Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

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DAI LOU ZI CHAR 

• Specialises in zi char and lok lok
• Place orders here 
• S$1.99 flat rate delivery charge to Punggol & Sengkang, minimum order S$20
• S$3 flat rate delivery charge to Yishun, Sembawang, Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon, Hougang, Paya Lebar, Pasir Ris & Tampines, minimum order S$40
• S$6 flat rate delivery charge to everywhere else in Singapore, minimum order S$80
• Self-collection available

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DA SHI JIA BIG PRAWN MEE 

• Specialises in prawn noodle
• Order from their website or call 6732 1085 / 9137 8292
• Minimum order of S$50 for islandwide delivery
• Free delivery for orders above S$100
• Orders below S$100 will be charged a flat delivery fee of S$5
• Delivery hours from 10am to 10pm
• Self-collection available

DEANNA’S KITCHEN 

• Specialises in prawn noodles
• Muslim-owned
• Order from their website 
• Delivery charges depend on destination

DELICIOUS BONELESS CHICKEN RICE

• Specialises in chicken rice
• Delivery available on Grabfood & Foodpanda
• Place orders here
• Minimum order of S$40
• Self-collection is available

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DE SINN CHICKEN RICE 

• Specialises in chicken rice
• Halal-certified
• Delivery available on GrabFood, Deliveroo & Bungkus SG
• DM them on Instagram to enquire

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EVERTOP HAINANESE BONELESS CHICKEN RICE 

• Specialises in chicken rice
• Halal-certified
• Delivery available on Deliveroo
• Order from their website
• Call 6774 1353 to enquire
• Delivery charges depend on destination
• Available for self-collection

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FATTY BOM BOM SIZZLE 

• Specialises in western food
• Halal-certified
• Free delivery for orders above S$50
• S$10 delivery charge islandwide
• Whatsapp 96480968 / 87210175 to order
• Available for self-collection

FATTY WENG KITCHEN 

• Specialises in zi char and seafood
• Minimum order of S$50
• Call 6777 1272 to order
• Delivery charges vary based on location

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FISHBALL STORY 

• Specialises in fishball noodles & fishball soup
• Islandwide delivery (S$6 within 5km, S$8 within 10km, S$10 within 15km, S$12 within 20km)
• No minimum order
• Whatsapp 98005036 to order
• Payment by Paynow

FISH & CHICKS 

• Specialises in western food
• Halal-certified
• Available on GrabFood, FoodPanda & Deliveroo
• Delivery fee of S$5 for islandwide delivery
• Whatsapp 9784 9219 to order
• Self-collection available

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FOUNDER BAK KUT TEH 

• Specialises in bak kut teh
• Free islandwide delivery with a minimum order of S$30
• Whatsapp or call 8896 5136 one day in advance to place orders
• Self-collection available

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GEYLANG PRAWN NOODLE 

• Specialises in prawn noodle
• S$10 islandwide delivery
• Whatsapp 9117 7527 to order

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GEYLANG LORONG 29 CHARCOAL FRIED HOKKIEN MEE 

• Specialises in Hokkien mee and satay
• Islandwide delivery, minimum order S$30
• Delivery charge of S$10
• Call 9733 1388 to order and enquire

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HIGH STEAKS 

• Specialises in steaks and western food
• Available from 12 – 10pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)
• Delivery islandwide for bulk orders
• Order from 6908 0866 or Whatsapp 8869 3959

HOUSE OF SEAFOOD

• Specialises in zi char and seafood
• Free islandwide delivery
• Minimum S$50 spend
• Call 6466 9000 or Whatsapp 9003 9000 to order
• Or place orders here
• Paynow to 9686 9000

J’S WESTERN

• Specialises in western food
• Free islandwide delivery with orders above S$50
• Islandwide delivery with a minimum spend of S$10
• Free delivery to Northeast areas with orders above S$30
• Deliveries to Northeast areas with a minimum spend of S$5
• Whatsapp 9006 7441 to order

JIAO CAI SEAFOOD HOTPLATE BBQ 

• Specialises in zi char and seafood
• Free delivery with a minimum order of S$30 within 5km radius, minimum order of S$50 within a 10km radius and minimum order of S$80 within a 20km radius
• Call or Whatsapp 8282 1253 to order or enquire

JIN JI TEOCHEW BRAISED DUCK AND KWAY CHAP

• Specialises in braised duck and kway chap.
• Islandwide delivery using Oddle
• Order can also be made on GrabFood, FoodPanda, WhyQ and Deliveroo
• Self-collection available
• Call or Whatsapp 9018 9052 to enquire

JUST LAZZAT 

• Specialises in Malay food
• Muslim-certified
• Minimum order of S$30
• Whatsapp 9763 9917 to order

KENG ENG KEE SEAFOOD 

• Specialises in zi char & seafood
• Delivery islandwide, minimum order S$50, flat delivery fee of S$5
• Whatsapp 6272 1038 to enquire
• Order here.

KOK SEN RESTAURANT

• Specialises in zi char
• Minimum order of S$40
• Delivery fees range from S$8 to S$15 depending on the distance
• Whatsapp 9698 4119 to place orders
• Orders need to be placed 1 day in advance
• Self-collection available

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LAI BAO FISH HEAD STEAMBOAT

• Specialises in zi char
• Call 6261 5825 or Whatsapp 8896 5136 in advance to order
• Islandwide delivery till 9pm daily
• Delivery charges depend on location

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LIANG JI FRIED HOKKIEN PRAWN MEE

• Specialises in hokkien mee
• Available from 11.30am – 9.30am
• Whatsapp 8104 6112 / 9768 0913 to order

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LION CITY DELICACIES

• Specialises in claypot rice & bento sets
• Free islandwide delivery for orders above S$30 or within 3km of 389 Changi Road
• S$10 flat rate delivery charge for all other orders
• Whatsapp or Call 6242 8283 / 9639 3233 to order

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LITTLE FRESH MEAT SEAFOOD SOUP 

• Specialises in fish & seafood soups
• Free delivery for people in the west with a minimum order of S$30 (+S$5 if below S$30)
• Free delivery islandwide with a minimum order of S$50
• Self-collection available as well
• Whatsapp 9001 4651 to order

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LOEDY TEOCHEW MINCED MEAT NOODLE

• Specialises in minced meat noodles
• No minimum order, S$6, S$8, S$10 delivery charges apply depending on location
• Self-collection available
• Whatsapp 9099 4367 to order or enquire

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LOY KEE BEST CHICKEN RICE SINGAPORE

• Specialises in chicken rice sets
• S$5 island-wide delivery, minimum order S$50
• Last order at 9.30pm
• Self-collection available
• Whatsapp or call +65 8601 5905 to place orders
• Available for order on Deliveroo, Grabfood & FoodPanda as well

MAMI MIDAH BRIYANI

• Specialises in Muslim food
• Muslim-owned
• Call 9177 7153 to order and enquire
• Delivery fees depend on the distance

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MENG KEE HOUGANG TRADITIONAL SATAY BEE HOON 

• Specialises in satay bee hoon and orh luak (fried oyster)
• Minimum spending of S$20 for a chargeable delivery of S$3 (Applicable to only Potong Pasir, Macpherson, Woodleigh, Serangoon)
• Free islandwide delivery with a minimum spend of S$50
• Delivery available from 5pm onwards to 12am
• Whatsapp or Call 9620 7839 to order

MING FA FISHBALL

• Specialises in fishball noodle
• Place orders here or Whatsapp 9040 0208 / 9111 6699
• Do order 1 hour in advance

MIZZY CORNER 

• Specialises in nasi lemak
• Muslim-owned
• Order from their website
• Order more than S$20 to enjoy S$10 islandwide delivery

NEW STATION SNACK BAR

• Specialises in zi char dishes, famous for their salted egg pork ribs
• Islandwide delivery, minimum order of S$33 to S$45 depending on location
• Flat delivery fee of S$5
• Self-collection available
• Call 6789 9696 to order

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NIC & TOM EATERY

• Specialises in fusion local food
• Free islandwide delivery, minimum order of S$15
• Whatsapp 9197 0466 to order

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OPAH SATAY

• Specialises in satay
• Islandwide delivery (except Sentosa), minimum order S$40
• Delivery fee S$10.70 for all orders
• Delivery hours from 11am – 6.30pm
• Last order at 2pm
• Whatsapp 9833 5265 to enquire
• Order here.

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OK CHICKEN RICE

• Specialises in chicken rice
• S$25 minimum order for islandwide delivery
• Whatsapp or call 9026 7051 to order or enquire
• Or order here.

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PHUKET TOWN MOOKATA 

• Specialises in mookata
• Minimum order S$50
• Fixed delivery & collection charge of S$10
• Each order comes with soup base, stove, mookata pan & sauces
• Whatsapp or call +65 8613 0826 to order

PUNCAK BEST NOODLES 

• Specialises in Chinese food
• Halal-certified
• Order from their website or call 6738 4348
• Minimum order S$50
• Delivery fee S$10 for orders above S$50 to S$60, S$8 for orders above S$60

RAINBOW LAPIS

• Specialises in rainbow lapis, local confectionery and nonya kueh
• Place orders here or call 9119 4835 / 8115 4030 to order
• Minimum order of S$30

ROAST PARADISE

• Specialises in roast meat
• Whatsapp 9786 7396 to order
• Self-collection available

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SINN JI HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE 

• Specialises in chicken rice
• Free islandwide delivery with a minimum spend of S$30
• Delivery time from 11.30am to 8pm
• Whatsapp 9096 0974 to order and enquire

SMOKIN JOE

• Specialises in western food
• Free delivery for orders within Yishun with a minimum order of S$20 (orders below S$20 will incur a S$5 delivery fee)
• Free delivery for orders in the North (Bishan, Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang, Khatib, Canberra, Woodlands, Sembawang, Admiralty, Marsiling) with a minimum order of S$30 (orders below S$30 will incur a S$5 delivery fee)
• Free delivery for orders outside the North with a minimum order of S$50 (orders below S$50 will incur a S$10 delivery fee)
• Place orders before 6pm
• Whatsapp 9006 5004 to order

TAKAGI RAMEN 

• Specialises in ramen
• Free islandwide delivery, minimum order S$50
• Order here.
• Also available on GrabFood, Foodpanda & Deliveroo

THE ANG KU KUEH HUT 

• Specialises in ang ku kueh
• Free delivery when 50 pieces of ang ku kueh are ordered
• S$3 delivery fee per location
• Whatsapp 8813 7636 to place your orders.
• Delivery between 11am to 5pm

THE NAUGHTY CHEF 

• Specialises in western food
• Call 9134 2626 / 6920 4996 to place your order
• Minimum order S$30
• Free delivery for orders above S$50
• Free delivery for postal codes starting with 46, 47, 48
• S$3 delivery fee for postal codes starting with 38, 39, 40, 41, 49, 50, 81, 51, 52
• All other locations will incur a S$10 delivery fee

TREE COCONUT NASI LEMAK

• Specialises in nasi lemak
• Flat islandwide delivery charge of S$6
• Free delivery for locations within 3km radius with a minimum order of S$10, S$2 delivery fee if your order falls below S$10
• Free delivery for orders above S$50
• Whatsapp 9622 1799 to order
• Self-collection available

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WANTON NOODLE HOUSE

• Specialises in wanton noodles
• Island-wide delivery, minimum order S$20. Delivery charges depend on location.
• Drive-thru self-collection available
• Call +65 6636 3326 to order or enquire

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WEE NAM KEE CHICKEN RESTAURANT

• Specialises in chicken rice
• Island-wide delivery (except Ubin & Tekong) with S$30 minimum order, no delivery charges
• Call +65 9655 1411 to order

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YI QI FA NASI LEMAK 

• Specialises in nasi lemak and bee hoon
• Island-wide delivery, no minimum order
• Delivery charges range from S$7 to S$12 depending on location
• Submit orders before 10pm the day before
• Delivery starts at 11am
• Call or Whatsapp +65 8383 7790 to order or enquire

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YOON’S TRADITIONAL TEOCHEW KUEH

• Specialises in traditional kueh & rice sets
• Island-wide delivery every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for lunch & dinner sets
• Islandwide delivery for kuehs from Mondays to Saturdays
• Flat delivery charge of S$5 per location
• Call or Whatsapp +65 9666 5134 to order or enquire

YUNOS & FAMILY 

• Specialises in Malay food
• Muslim-owned
• Whatsapp 9058 2057 to order
• Place orders one day in advance
• S$10 flat delivery fee
• No minimum order

During trying times like these, do continue to support our local hawkers by getting takeouts or ordering local hawker food from delivery apps such as Deliveroo and Foodpanda.

Here are 5 hawker centres in Singapore where you can order your favourite local dishes from and have them delivered to your doorstep.

Photo Credit: Ah Tai Hainanese Chicken Rice on Facebook & @paulasjunk14

#1 MAXWELL HAWKER FOOD CENTRE

Loved by both tourists and locals alike, Maxwell Hawker Food Centre is one of the most popular hawker centres in Singapore and there are many famous hawker stalls that have long queues every day.

If you’re a chicken rice lover, you will be glad to know that Ah Tai Hainaese Chicken Rice is available to order on Foodpanda. The Steamed Chicken Rice is a hit. Besides chicken rice, there are other stalls to check out, including Rojak, Popiah & Cockle, a Michelin-Recommended stall; and the crowd-favourite Jin Hua Sliced Fish Bee Hoon.

Available for food delivery on Foodpanda.

Maxwell Food Centre
1 Kadayanallur St
Singapore 069184
Open Daily: 8am – 2am (stall hours might differ)

#2 CHOMP CHOMP FOOD CENTRE

Arguably one of the most popular supper spots in Singapore, Chomp Chomp Food Centre is in the heart of Serangoon Gardens. Some of the hawker stalls at Chomp Chomp you can order via Foodpanda include Traditional Hai Nam Fang Yuan Satay, AMK 409 Fried Carrot Cake, and even desserts from Ding Hao Sugarcane & Desserts!

If you’re a fan of barbecued food, Chomp Chomp has an array of choices, but our favourite remains the Large Sambal Stingray from Lucy BBQ Seafood on Deliveroo.

Available on Foodpanda and Deliveroo.

Chomp Chomp Food Centre
20 Kensington Park Rd
Singapore 557269
Open Daily: 4pm – 12.30am (stall hours might differ)

Read our guide on the best dishes at Chomp Chomp Food Centre.

#3 OLD AIRPORT ROAD FOOD CENTRE

This hawker centre was voted “Best Hawker Centre In Singapore” last year when 96.3 HAO FM launched its “The Search for Singapore’s Best Hawker Centre” campaign, garnering the most votes and twice as many votes as its nearest competition.

You will be overjoyed to know that Michelin-Recommended stall Hua Kee Hougang Famous Wanton Mee is available for delivery on both Foodpanda and Deliveroo, starting at S$5.90. Other options from Foodpanda include Fried Carrot Cake, Albert Street Prawn Noodle, and Xin Bee Congee.

Available on Foodpanda and Deliveroo.

Old Airport Road Food Centre
51 Old Airport Rd
Singapore 390051
Open Daily: 6am – 11pm (stall hours might differ)

Read our guide on the best eats at Old Airport Road Food Centre.

#4 YISHUN PARK FOOD CENTRE

One of the newer hawker centres in the hawker scene, Yishun Park Food Centre was opened in 2017. A modern take on the traditional hawker centres, the founders wanted to attract the younger generation and encourage them to support local hawkers.

Be sure to order the Atas Wing Meal from Ah Tan Crispy Chicken Har Cheong Gai, which is available on both Foodpanda and Deliveroo. Deliveroo also has options such as Thunder Tea Rice from Ah Lock Tofu, and Beef Brisket Noodles from One Mouth Noodle. Foodpanda has Belgian Chocolate Pancakes from Munchi Delights and Century Egg and Lean Meat Congee from Li Fang Congee.

Available on Foodpanda and Deliveroo.

Yishun Park Food Centre
51 Yishun Ave 11
Singapore 768867
Open Daily: 6am – 10pm (stall hours might differ)

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#5 BUKIT PANJANG HAWKER CENTRE

This hawker centre is one of the newest in the hawker scene as well, opened by NTUC Foodfare back in 2018. Selling tasty, delectable food at affordable prices, its no wonder everyone who dines here is spoilt for choice.

Hawker favourites include Prawn Noodle from Zai Lai Prawn Noodle, Fishball Noodle from You Xiang Teochew Noodles, Chicken Rice from Tong Fong Fatt Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice, and Fried Carrot Cake from Father & Son’s Fried Carrot Cake And Char Kuey Teow.

Available on Foodpanda.

Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre and Market
2 Bukit Panjang Ring Rd
Singapore 679947
Open Daily: 6am – 10pm (stall hours might differ)

Carrot cakes and char kway teow are a dime a dozen in hawker centres. But, hidden from the spotlight are a few hawker foods that are slowly losing recognition among Singaporeans today.

Some of these hawker foods used to be thriving in our grandparents’ or parents’ generation but have gradually become endangered as more stalls give up passing on their legacies. But, we’re not going to just let them pass us by.

From rare Teochew kuehs to traditional Malay pancakes, we’ve dug up 8 vanishing hawker foods in Singapore you have to try before they’re gone forever and where to find them. Get a taste of your grandparents’ favourite dessert or your parent’s after-school snack!

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#1 BUBUR TERIGU

Resembling a paler-looking bubur hitam, the bubur terigu is a sweet wheat porridge. Boiled for at least an hour, the white wheat transforms into a sticky, gooey stew. It is usually sweetened with fragrant gula melaka and coconut milk to give it that extra oomph.

This traditional treat can be found stewing at a small handful of stalls such as Gong He Guan and Hua Jie Traditional Desserts.

Gong He Guan
28 Upper Cross St
Singapore 058337
Tel +65 6223 0562
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Hua Jie Traditional Desserts
17 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-70
Singapore 380017
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

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#2 CHI KAK KUEH

Black sesame? Charcoal? Nope, it’s mugwort. Known as “chi kak kueh” or “shu ke kueh”, this Teochew snack features mugwort-infused skin stuffed with sweetened green bean paste. Similar to the more familiar ang ku kueh, it’s delightfully chewy on the outside.

Only a few stalls in Singapore make this rare type of kueh, such as Yan Seng Cooked Food and Poh Cheu Soon Kueh & Ang Ku Kueh.

Yan Seng Cooked Food
#01-313, Tekka Centre, 665 Buffalo Road
Singapore 210665
Tel +65 6314 0630
Daily: 6am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Little India

Poh Cheu Soon Kueh & Ang Ku Kueh
127 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-222
Singapore 150127
Tel +65 6276 2287
Mon – Sat: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

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#3 FUZHOU OYSTER CAKE

Resembling golden-brown UFOs, these Fuzhou oyster cakes are the perfect snack for when you’re craving a deep-fried indulgence. These flat discs are usually stuffed with oysters, minced pork, coriander and roasted peanuts. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these babies are super addictive.

You can find them at Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake and Fuzhou Poh Hwa Oyster Cake.

Maxwell Fuzhou Oyster Cake
1 Kadayanallur St, #01-05, Maxwell Food Centre
Singapore 069184
Mon – Sat: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Fuzhou Poh Hwa Oyster Cake
166 Jln Besar, #02-34
Singapore 208877
Tel +65 8112 5286
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

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#4 NOI JI SUAN

The lotus seed version of tau suan, this traditional dessert is basically a sweet lotus seed porridge. The lotus seeds are cooked till soft and crumbly, but with slightly more bite as compared to that of mung beans. Cooking this dish involves a pretty laborious process of removing the pith of each seed, which is probably why it’s getting harder to find.

Thankfully, House of Dessert in Tampines Round Market and Food Centre are still dedicating themselves to whipping up a solid bowl of noi ji suan.

House of Dessert
137A Tampines Street 11, Tampines Round Market and Food Centre, #01-02
Singapore 522137
Tues – Wed: 7am – 3pm
Fri – Sun: 7am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Tampines West

Photo Credit:www.instagram.com/chianghongkeat/

#5 PIG TROTTER JELLY

Maybe the name of this dish alone is enough to make some of you gag. We’re not gonna lie, pig trotter jelly definitely has an acquired taste. For those of you who have never tried it, expect chilled gelatinous pork trotter stew cut into bite-sized strips. It is usually dipped in vinegary chili sauce to balance out the heavy, meaty flavour.

This Teochew delicacy can be found at Lao Liang Pig Trotter Jelly & Shark Meat in Jalan Berseh Food Centre.

Lao Liang Pig Trotter Jelly & Shark Meat
166 Jalan Besar, Jalan Berseh Food Centre, #02-37
Singapore 208877
Tues – Sun: 11am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Jalan Besar

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#6 ROTI KIRAI

Roti kirai translates into “net bread”, which is pretty self-explanatory when you look at the snack. It is traditionally served on special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.

Shaped like a tightly-woven lattice, this Malay dessert is made from flour, eggs, water and turmeric powder. It pairs wonderfully with curry but is delicious on its own too.

Get a taste of this delicacy at Roti Kirai Delights or Alimah’s Kitchen!

Roti Kirai Delights
851 Jurong West Street 81, #06-291
Singapore 640851
Tel +65 8498 5459
Mon – Fri: 12pm – 8pm
Sat – Sun: 12pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Pioneer

Alimah’s Kitchen
Block 2A Commonwealth Drive, Tanglin Halt Food Centre, #01-23
Singapore 141003
Nearest Station: Queenstown

#7 SWEET AND SALTY GLUTINOUS RICE

Most of us are probably familiar with lor mai kai and lotus leaf glutinous rice. But how about sweet and savoury glutinous rice? This type of glutinous rice was a breakfast staple in Singapore during the 1950s and 1960s, but has gradually lost its prominence in the hawker scene.

Loaded with stewed peanuts and fried shallots, the dish is irresistibly fragrant. The rice itself is chewy and sticky, with a good bite to it.

Millennium Glutinous Rice at Chinatown Complex Food Centre is the only one hawker stall which is known to be churning out this dish in Singapore.

Millennium Glutinous Rice
335 Smith St, #02-092, Chinatown Complex Food Centre
Singapore 050335
Mon – Sat: 7am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

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#8 TAU KWA PAU

Char siew paus and tau sar paus have got nothing on the tau kwa pau. This rare gem sees deep fried tau kwa stuffed to the brim with a variety of ingredients — chopped fish cake, fried yam bits, hard-boiled egg and cucumber. Finished off with some thick savoury gravy, it makes for a really hearty meal.

Say Seng Tau Kwa Pau is the only stall left in Singapore that makes this delicious combo. Hurry down now to try this traditional delicacy before it goes extinct!

Say Seng Tau Kwa Pau
271 Onan Rd, Dunman Food Centre, #01-05
Singapore 424768
Tel +65 9488 7736
Tues – Sun: 8am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

It has become quite an apparent trend that many restaurant chefs—some even hailing from prestigious hotels—have decided to hang up their aprons to pursue their own businesses, operating in hawker stalls instead.

Perhaps it’s due to the alleviated pressure, or maybe these veterans just want to settle down and finally do something that they can wholeheartedly call their own. Either way, it’s always a new reason to get excited whenever we hear of such news. To enjoy high-ses food at low-ses prices, here is our list of 6 hawker stalls opened by ex-restaurant chefs.

A NOODLE STORY

Opened by 2 young hawkers who gained accolades from Michelin-starred restaurants such as Saint Pierre and Iggy’s, their passion and relentless efforts in creating a local-style Singapore ramen led A Noodle Story to what it is today. This Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed stall located at Amoy Street Food Centre serves Singapore-style ramen that is specially created to suit local taste buds.

Inspired by modern European techniques and Asian flavours, their signature ramen has a distinctive local flavour that kind of reminds us of our wanton noodles–with tender cha-shu, Hong Kong-style wontons, onsen egg and crispy potato-wrapped prawn that sits neatly atop the thin and springy egg noodles.

A Noodle Story
7 Maxwell Road
#01-39 Amoy Street Food Centre
Singapore 069111
Tel: +65 9027 6289
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2pm, 5.30pm – 7pm
Sat: 10.30am – 1.30pm
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

LITTLE BOWL

Previously known as Le Bouillon, Little Bowl is an unpretentious eatery that serves restaurant quality European grub as it is. Tucked in Clifford Centre’s NTUC Foodfare, Little Bowl is a hit among the office crowd due to the affordable prices and of course, quality food.

Started by 3 chefs who met during their time working at Saveur, they decided to start their own business after the founders of Saveur sold the business and went their separate ways. You can look forward to a delectable spread of French fare that is similar to that of Saveur’s standard, without burning a hole in your pockets.

Little Bowl
24 Raffles Place
#B1-01/10 Clifford Centre NTUC Foodfare
Singapore 048621
Mon to Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

Photo Credit: Eddie Tai

MEET 4 MEAT

With over 20 years of experience working in a professional kitchen, former Wooloomooloo Steakhouse chef, Jimmy Teo, co-founded Meet 4 Meat—a no-frills eatery that serves up premium grilled steaks at affordable prices. Located in a humble Kopitiam along the bustling East Coast Road, Meet 4 Meat offers restaurant quality fare in a casual and relaxed dining experience to people from all walks of life.

Their steaks are cooked using a flame-grill, which adds a robust smoky flavour to the different cuts of meat. One of the must-try dishes is their signature Beef Wellington, which comes with a tenderloin coated in a red wine mushroom duxelle (a finely chopped mixture of mushrooms), wrapped in a puff pastry shell and baked.

Meet 4 Meat
228 East Coast Road
Singapore 428925
Tel: +65 8290 3605
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 3.30pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

MR CHICKEN RICE

Opened and run by an ex-Mandarin Orchard Hotel chef who knows all the secrets to the plate of award-winning Chatterbox’s tasty chicken rice, Mr Chicken Rice is a humble and fuss-free eatery at Downtown East that serves almost the same standard of chicken rice at prices as low as a hawker stall’s.

The Signature Tofu Set comes with a plate of silky smooth steamed Hainanese chicken that sits atop the fragrant chicken rice, deep-fried tofu drizzled with sweet and tangy Thai chilli and a side of cabbage soup to wash down the spiciness of their piquant chilli sauce.

Mr Chicken Rice
1 Pasir Ris Close
#02-120 Downtown East
Singapore 519599
Tel: +65 6582 1302
Mon to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Pasir Ris

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SUPREME RAMEN XIAO LONG BAO

The brainchild of Chef Li — an ex-Crystal Jade chef with over 20 years of experience as a dim sum chef — Supreme Ramen Xiao Long Bao located in Holland Drive serves authentic and affordable Chinese cuisine, which is absolutely worth travelling for.

A basket of their signature Xiao Long Bao (6 for S$4.50) comes with 6 plump Xiao Long Bao—all of which came with a translucent skin that encapsulates the generous amount of pork filling and tasty pork broth. Given the size and quality of the XLBs, we have to say that it is really value-for-money and we would definitely head down to get our XLB fix if we were around that area.

Supreme Ramen Xiao Long Bao
46 Holland Drive
Singapore 270046
Tel: +65 9798 2211
Daily: 9am – 1.30pm, 4.30pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village/Buona Vista

Photo Credit: Yokozuna Stall

YOKOZUNA STALL

Tucked in an unassuming Kopitiam in Toa Payoh, one would think that Yokozuna Stall is just like any other mediocre hawker Japanese food stall. However, this humble establishment is opened by Chef Francis, an ex-teppanyaki chef at M Hotel with two decades of experience in the F&B industry–and his wife.

Starting an eatery of his own, Chef Francis gets to enjoy the liberty of creating new flavours so be prepared to get treated to a modest selection of creative and mouth-watering Japanese delights.

Yokozuna Stall
211 Lor 8 Toa Payoh #01-01
Singapore 310211
Tel: +65 9732 8813
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 8.30pm
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Braddell/Toa Payoh