30 Stalls Worth Your Dime at Alexandra Village Food Centre
Located just opposite IKEA in Queenstown is Alexandra Village Food Centre, a great spot for fueling up after furniture shopping, browsing for bargains at Queensway Shopping Centre or following the youngins’ enrichment classes at Anchorpoint. Besides multiple Michelin-recognised stalls, you’ll also find hawkers selling classic local and regional Chinese dishes, as well as lesser-known finds that are also worth your dime. Without further ado, here are 30 stalls to check out at Alexandra Village Food Centre. You’ll never run out of things to try here!
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Hong Kong Yummy Soup
Opened by a couple from Hong Kong, this Michelin Bib Gourmand stall delivers all the good stuff. For the days when you’re craving for something hot and comforting, they have soups such as pork rib and lotus root, cordyceps flower with chicken, and cereus with spare ribs, all made without MSG. Just as healthy are the sides such as steamed pork spare ribs and steamed pumpkin and minced pork. Unsurp...
Hor Fun Premium
The sloppy mess at Hor Fun Premieum sees velvety smooth rice noodles that have been fried to wok hei perfection. The signature Beef Hor Fun is paired with tender beef slices and stalks of kailan swimming in an eggy garlic gravy. You can also order an extra bowl of rice here so you won’t waste any bit of that sauce! Other items on the menu include Sliced Fish Hor Fun and also comforting Mui Fan....
Lau Phua Chay Authentic Roasted Delicacies
Lau Phua Chay Authentic Roasted Delicacies serves traditional Teochew-style char siew, roast pork belly and roast duck drenched with a thick, gooey sauce. Their char siew is nicely caramelised without being burnt. There is a good ratio of fat to meat, resulting in a tender and juicy bite. Also, be sure to try out some of their crispy roasted pork belly, which retains its crunchy texture despite be...
Leon Kee Claypot Pork Rib Soup
This Hokkien-style bak kut teh is a hot favourite at Alexandra Village Food Centre, with its signature broth cooked for hours using dang gui, dang shen, and many other different Chinese herbs. The soup is not too intense but flavourful with a sweet-savoury aftertaste. The pork ribs are tender and fall off the bone with ease. Be sure to accompany your soup with some white rice, preserved vegetables...
Lian Kee
One of the popular names that constantly appear on the lists of the best bak chor mee in Singapore, Lian Kee serves both the dish in soup or dry, however most people tend to go for the dry version. The not-so-secret recipe for their addicting bak chor mee lies in the sauce, which is braised with minced pork broth and mushroom sauce in a claypot over charcoal. The mee pok is firm and springy, and s...
Lye Bo
Find high-quality roast meats and Hong Kong-style noodles at Lye Bo. The char siew meat is perfectly charred for that smoky flavour and juicy fatty bits, while the roast pork has a tantalising crispy crackle. Take your pick from white rice or egg noodles, and you can also help yourself to the free-flow crispy pork lard. Address: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-27, Singapore 151120 Opening Hours: 8...
Mr Avocado Exotic Juice
What better way to wash down a great meal than to get a refreshing and creamy cup of avocado milkshake? Mr Avocado Exotic Juice’s milkshake is fresh, silky and dangerously addictive, achieving a fine balance between the rich avocado blend and the gula melaka sweetener. Address: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-19, Singapore 151120 Opening Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm Tues to Fri & Sun. Closed Sat & Mon
New Market Teochew Braised Duck Rice
The queue starts forming even before the stall opens, so you know their Teochew-style braised duck is something to shout about. Their braised duck is tender and comes with a sauce that is very fragrant and flavourful. Be sure to dip the duck meat into their homemade chilli sauce which is the perfect mix of tangy and spicy. For a little bit of everything, go for the Mixed Braised Duck platter which...
Old Punggol Satay
Originally located in Punggol, the stall was closed for some time until the son of the original owners decided to revive the family business. Find juicy sticks of chicken, pork, beef and mutton satay, all chargrilled to perfection. Be sure to dunk your sticks in the satay sauce that’s made by mixing peanut sauce with pineapple puree to help cut through the fattiness! Address: 120 Bukit Merah La...
Pu Tian Delights
Tucked in a corner of the hawker centre, Pu Tian Delights is one of the hidden gems at this famous food spot, serving up authentic Heng Hwa cuisine that you’ll usually find at restaurants but at affordable prices! Their Putian Lor Mee is a bestseller, with its rich seafood broth and silky, chewy noodles. As a signature dish of the cuisine, the Xing Hwa Bee Hoon is also another must-try. Address...