Hokkien mee is, hands down, one of Singaporeans’ most beloved hawker foods. Some like it wet and saucy, others drier but moist. Whatever it is, the crux of this dish is in the prawn broth (and some say, the lard).

We don’t know if it’s just us but doesn’t this dish taste ten times better dabao-ed? Just letting sit in its own gravy seems to give it more time to soak up all of the prawn essence and develop a richer profile.

Well, if you’ve just been hit by hokkien mee cravings, wait no longer. Here are 10 places in Singapore delivering this treasured dish islandwide!

Photo Credit: 704 Wu Chao

704 WU CHAO

What do you get when you cross orh luak with hokkien mee? That’s right, oyster hokkien mee. We can’t believe we’ve been sleeping on 704 Wu Chao’s incredible oyster-laden version till now.

Besides hokkien mee, they also serve char kway teow, fried oysters and carrot cake. Ah, what a feast. Delivery fee ranges from S$8 to S$13.

Whatsapp +65 8356 3883 to order.

Photo Credit: Michelle Tsai

CHIA KENG HOKKIEN MEE

One of Chomp Chomp Food Centre’s prized possessions, Chia Keng Hokkien Mee dishes out a mean plate of hokkien mee. Their wet, saucy rendition puts up a good fight with its rich broth and charred aroma.

They’re open from Wednesdays to Mondays from 4.30pm to 11pm.

WhatsApp Ah Wei at +65 8229 5265 to place your order or for enquiries. All delivery orders will have to make payment via Paynow to +65 8484 1809.

Photo Credit: Hoe Hokkien Mee

HOE HOKKIEN MEE

Run by a couple in their 60s, Hoe Hokkien Mee is a pretty well-known name in North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre. Their Hokkien Mee leans toward the wetter side so expect your noodles to be doused in lots of rich prawny gravy.

Their delivery menu is straight and simple — hokkien mee boxes in three sizes (S$4.20/small, S$5.20/regular, S$8.30/big). Delivery locations rotate daily so check their Facebook page for weekly updates! Delivery costs a flat fee of S$7.

You can order through WhatsApp via https://wa.me/6581136122 or message them on Facebook.

Photo Credit: Kim’s Place Seafood

KIM’S PLACE SEAFOOD

No points for guessing what one of the signature dishes of this zi char restaurant is. Kim’s Place Seafood’s Hokkien Mee comes in five sizes, from extra small (S$5) to extra large (S$30).

They also have an “X.O” version, which stands for “eXtra Oyster”. Funny. If you’re stuck with ordering their other dishes, have no qualms about going for their Black Pepper Crab.

Place your order via their online platform here.

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LIANG JI HOKKIEN MEE

If you’re a fan of the drier version of hokkien mee, Liang Ji Hokkien Mee awaits. This under-the-radar gem isn’t shy about their portion sizes, especially when it comes to their crispy pork lard.

There is a minimum order of S$10 for islandwide delivery. Hit a minimum spending of S$30 to enjoy free delivery!

Whatsapp +65 8104 6112 /+65 9768 0913 to order. Or, you can order via their online platform here.

Photo Credit: New Generation Fried Hokkien Mee

NEW GENERATION FRIED HOKKIEN MEE

Fresh ingredients and quality execution all make up for a solid plate of hokkien mee from New Generation Fried Hokkien Mee. Their rendition runs on the drier side, if you swing that kinda way. Fried oysters and carrot cake are included in the line-up too.

Delivery locations rotate daily, which they update on their Facebook page every week. Lunch delivery is from 12pm to 2.30pm while dinner delivery is from 6pm to 8.30pm.

Whatsapp +65 8624 1328 to order.

Photo Credit: Geylang Lorong 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee

GEYLANG LORONG 29 CHARCOAL FRIED HOKKIEN MEE

They’re as good as they sound. Geylang Lorong 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee gets our stamp of approval for their delicious wok-hei-infused hokkien mee.

And, here’s where we address the elephant in the room — that is indeed lobster hokkien mee you’re seeing. An absolute fire combination, superbly executed by Geylang Lorong 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee.

There is a no minimum order for islandwide delivery, with a delivery fee of S$10.

Call or WhatsApp +65 9733 1388 to order.

Photo Credit: Simon Road Hokkien Mee

SIMON ROAD FRIED HOKKIEN MEE

Yes, your favourite hokkien mee stall is doing islandwide delivery! Simon Road Fried Hokkien Mee checks a lot of the boxes with its powerful chili, solid prawn broth and crispy lard.

They’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Free islandwide delivery is available with a minimum spending of S$50. Delivery time slots are as follows: 11am – 12pm / 2:30pm – 4pm / 5pm – 6pm.

Order via their online platform here.

Photo Credit: Soon Ji Noodles House

SOON JI NOODLES HOUSE

Craving noodles? Soon Ji Noodles House will satiate more than just your hokkien mee cravings. They’ve got wanton noodles, fried kway teow and fried bee hoon up their sleeves too.

And, guess what? They’re offering free islandwide delivery from 6pm to 3am, with a minimum order of S$35! Do order at least 1 hour in advance.

Call or WhatsApp them to place your order at +65 9220 2655, +65 9380 2811 or +65 9369 5430.

Photo Credit: Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

YI JI FRIED HOKKIEN PRAWN MEE

Have you ever had abalone slices in your hokkien mee? Well, with Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, you can.

Their dry-version hokkien mee is topped with abalone instead of sotong and doesn’t come with beansprouts, if you don’t roll that way. Their homemade chili sauce can get pretty dangerous so approach with caution.

WhatsApp +65 8892 5282 to order.

Xiao Ya Tou, or better known as XYT,  is a modern Asian restaurant bar on Duxton Hill that serves up a plethora of playful and somewhat cheeky food and drink offerings—all of which find their inspirations stemming from cuisines from all across Southeast Asia.

The eatery is hard to miss. Its distinctive red lanterns, plastic chairs, and loud decor just call out to you as you walk past. Xiao Ya Tou is one establishment that will undoubtedly guarantee you and your mates a solid meal, yummy locally-inspired cocktail but more importantly, a great time out.

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Standing out amongst the bustling nightlife of Duxton Hill, Xiao Ya Tou is a restaurant bar that exudes charm and quirkiness beyond anything we have ever seen. The fun begins right at the doorsteps as you walk through an array of lanterns and old-school magazine covers from old Chinatown.

XYT’s food is loud, bold and in-your-face and just looking at the restaurant’s menu—with all its quirky illustrations and cheeky puns—you can tell that this is a place worthy of bringing your friends for a good time out.

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This kitschy-cool dining concept offers an interesting mashup of modern Asian cuisine from their pimped up XYT Hokkien Mee that features top quality seafood as well as a wide range of locally inspired cocktails for your after-work tippling pleasure.

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Their signature XYT Hokkien Mee (S$16) took us by surprise. The dish takes your typical hawker stall-bought Hokkien mee and elevates it a notch higher by introducing ingredients such as smoked pancetta and premium seafood.

The noodles oozed an apparent ‘wok hei’ note and the pork broth, along with the various ingredients, did well to amp up the flavour of this dish.

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Although slightly on the pricier side, the Crispy Otak Otak Rolls (S$12) makes for a good snack to pair with an ice cold beer. Wrapped in wonton skin and deep-fried until golden and crispy, what you can expect from the initial bite is a nice crunch followed by the spicy, tangy and subtly sweet otak paste that spills out all over your mouth.

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Tender and brimming with chargrilled flavours, the XYT Ayam Percik (S$26) is something that will definitely appease even the most discerning of carnivores.

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This tasty chicken dish comes served with a spiced coconut cream that pairs very nicely with the deep roasted flavours of the chicken and the chargrilled lime served on the side cuts through the richness of the coconut ensuring a well-balanced dish that won’t leave you feeling too stuffed.

For something a little less heavy but still promises unbeatable flavour, consider the Drunken Flower Clams (S$23) that is cooked in a mixture of sake, wolfberry, Shaoxing wine and ginger.

Xiao Ya Tou
6 Duxton Hill,
Singapore 089592
Tel: +65 6226 1965
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

When it comes to cheap and good food in West of Singapore, the first place that comes to mind is definitely Bukit Timah Food Market & Hawker Centre. It is one of my usual hang-out places for local food as it’s only ten minutes away from my home.

It can be quite a daunting task when you are ordering food in hawker centres. Which stalls do we order from? Shall we flip a coin, judge by the number of newspaper cuttings, or simply look at the queue of each stall? If you are planning to make a trip to Bukit Timah Hawker Centre, I’ll like to share with you some of my favorite food there.

For those of you who have been reading my food blog for a while, I’m sure you know that Char Kway Teow is one of my favorite hawker food. I usually order it from Xin Heng Char Kway Teow (Stall 181) when I’m having dinner at Bukit Timah Food Centre. He Zhong Carrot Cake (Stall 185) is extremely famous for their white carrot cake. I very much prefer the sweet and eggy black carrot cake so I seldom order this unless my friends want to try it.

For Oyster omelette, avoid the one from Fried Carrot Cake Fried Oyster (Stall 145), the omelette was soggy and there was hardly any oyster. I can’t remember the name of the stall that I always order from — it’s in the same row as Xin Heng Char Kway Teow.

It’s always a good idea to eat at hawker centre with a group of friends (at least 4-5 people) so that you can order more food. Stall 156 BBQ Seafood offers a good variety of BBQ seafood like stir fried Lala clams, BBQ Stingray and sambal kangkong – great for sharing, but I can probably finish the excellent stingray on my own.

I have tried two of out three of the hokkien mee stalls in Bukit Timah Hawker Centre. On one occasion, we decided to try Fried Hokkien Mee (Stall 145) because of the long queue. Unfortunately, the hokkien mee was a total letdown, the sambal chili wasn’t spicy enough, and the taste of the noodles was subtle – bordering on bland. The second Hokkien Mee Stall is located in the middle row of the food centre and they use the distinctive flat yellow noodle. I’m going to try out the third stall (facing the main road) the next time round.

Peter Pan Western Food (Stall 133) has been around for some time, and they have value-for-money Western Food. Otherwise, there’s Tom Kitchen Western Food which is located near the stairs. Long House Popiah used to have a branch in Bukit Timah Hawker Centre, but on my recent visit, I realized that it’s not there anymore. Try the popiah and kueh pie tee from Stall 127 instead. There’s also the famous Satay bee hoon, Japanese food, and Thai Food stalls worth trying if you want something different.

If you are having breakfast at Bukit Timah Food Centre, be sure to order the Kway Chap from stall 138. There’s always a long queue when I go there during weekends. My mother is a big fan of the huge fishballs from Teochew Fishball noodle, (Stall 179) as well as the dark sauce wanton mee from Stall 197 Happy Wanton Noodle. To end the hawker feast on a sweet note, have the smooth beancurd and Tang Yuan (glutinous rice balls) from Soyako (Stall 166).

// Bukit Timah Food Market & Hawker Centre is within walking distance from Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, and Bukit Timah Plaza. For other options, there’s a stretch of eateries and restaurants at Cheong Chin Nam road, Chun Tin road and Lorong Kilat opposite Beauty World.

Singapore Hawker Food Review
Bukit Timah Food Centre
116 Upper Bukit Timah Road

The Singapore Food Scene is getting very exciting with the opening of Celebrity chef restaurants, and many new dining concepts. But when my overseas friends ask me for recommendation on what to eat in Singapore, or what is the true Singaporean cuisine, I’d definitely reply: Hawker Food.

With the exception of places like Newton Circus, Lau Pa Sat & Chomp Chomp Hawker Centre, the prices of food in the other food centre usually are around $2-3. You are going to be shocked by this, but my last visit to Old Airport Road Food Centre was actually a few years ago, before the renovation. I need someone to scold me for taking so long to revisit this wonderful place, which undoubtedly is one of the best Hawker Centres in Singapore.

As much as I do not fancy oysters, it is a joy to dip the oyster omelette into the chili sauce which is slightly sour, yet sweet and spicy. I’m not sure if Katong Ah Soon Fried Oyster is one of the better stalls in Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, but the oyster omelette was the first empty plate on the table.

It was one o’clock in the afternoon, and everyone was hungry. It’s a damn Sunday morning, and we should all be sleeping in bed. Instead, I was queuing up for the Blanco Court Kway Chap at Old Airport Hawker Centre with ten (equally crazy) people in front of me. After a long wait of 27 minutes, it was finally my turn to make the order. The intestines were cooking in the stove, yet the chef/cook/hawker grabbed them with his bare hands, put it on the chopping board and cut them into appropriate portions with breathtaking speed.

Everyone crowded around the table, waiting impatiently for the food blogger to take the photos. Eating commenced after that, and luckily, it was worth the wait.

Char Kway Teow is one of my favorite Singapore’s Hawker Food, and Lao Fu Zhi fried kway teow is one of the most famous char kway teow stalls in Singapore. Unfortunately, I thought that Lao Fu Zhi’s rendition was a little too dry, and it lacked a certain wok-hei. The million dollar question: is there another better char kway teow stall in Old Airport Hawker Centre?

This is the Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee, otherwise known as the lor-mee-that-we-queued-for-half-an-hour. There are many hawker stalls in Old Airport Food Center, but Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee is one of the few that has an incredibly long queue. It’s good to eat out with a group of friends who are willing to brave the snake-like human traffic and wait for a seemingly-ordinary bowl of noodle.

Lor Mee is a bowl of noodle served in a thick starchy gravy and comes with ingredients like prawn roll (ngo hiang), half boiled egg, fish cake, and fish. My friends were won over by the generous toppings, and the flavor of the sticky gravy. Me? I will only eat it if someone else is queuing up.

If you like the kick from having the spicy-hot sambal chili, you will be very disappointed with the famous Nam Sing Hokkien Mee. In place of the familiar sambal chili, they have sliced red chili instead. The Hokkien Mee has a much higher proportion of the rice noodles to the yellow egg noodles. Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee definitely has their loyal supporters, mind you — we waited slightly more than twenty minutes for this plate of Hokkien Mee. Thankfully there is no need to queue as they will deliver the Hokkien Mee when it’s ready.

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I’m definitely going back to Old Airport Road Food Centre soon, do share with us which are some of the other hawker stalls that are worth a try.

Singapore Hawker Food
Blanco Court Kway Chap
Blk 51 Old Airport Road #01-135
Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore

Katong Ah Soon Fried Oyster
Blk 51 Old Airport Road #01-07
Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore

Lao Fu Zhi Fried Kway Teow
Blk 51 Old Airport Road #01-12
Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore

Nam Sing Hokkien Mee
Blk 51 Old Airport Road #01-32
Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore

Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee
Blk 51 Old Airport Road #01-116
Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore

When I was planning for a one-day hawker food trail with my friend, she said that we have to try the famous Toa Payoh Hokkien Mee at Lorong 1 food center (near Braddell Mrt station). To be frank, I wasn’t very convinced initially. But it has been quite some time since I last had a good plate of hokkien mee, and I guessed there wasn’t any harm in trying. Our first stop of the hawker food trail – Tian Tian Lai (Come Daily) Hokkiee Mee.

It is no secret that I am a super big fan of the Singapore Hokkien Mee. If you ask me, I’d think that it’s a shame that our Hokkien prawn noodle isn’t as well represented as the other Singapore dishes like our signature chili crabs or chicken rice.

There was a period of time when I actually had Hokkien Mee during lunch consecutively for a week (or maybe longer). But yeah, that’s how obsessed I am when it comes to the fried prawn noodles.

The Hokkien mee ($4) was wet and slippery, and acquired a distinct taste from the pork lard. It was done just the way I like it. With a squeeze of the lime and the mix of the spicy-yet-not-choking sambal chili, this is a plate of hokkien mee that I can have for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If you like your hokkien mee wet and moist, I’m sure you will agree with me that Tian Tian Lai is one of the best Hokkien Mee in Singapore.

Am I crazy to go all the way to Toa Payoh for the hokkien mee? Yes. Will I do it again? Definitely! Having gone all the way to Toa Payoh for Long House Popiah previously, and now Tian Tian Lai Prawn Mee, can someone please recommend me the other good hawker food that’s worth a try in Toa Payoh so that I can try all of them the next time round?

Hawker Food Review
Tian Tian Lai Hokkien Mee
Blk 127 #02-27 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Food Centre
Tue – Sun: 9.30am to 2.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Tel: +65 6251 8542