This non-descript stall serves hokkien mee that comes with thick bee hoon and yellow noodles along with fresh prawns, some squid and slivers of pork belly in a flavourful prawn broth. The noodles are slippery and adequately umami, having soaked up the broth. The sambal isn’t too spicy and it’s slightly sweet, complementing the noodles nicely. Other dishes on the menu include fried carrot cake and...

When we think of char kway teow, popular stalls like Zion Road Fried Kway Teow and Hill Street Fried Kway Teow probably come to mind. But there’s a hidden gem that you should definitely try here. Ang Mo Kio Fried Kway Teow has been in business for almost 40 years and continues to serve up delicious char kway teow to the residents in the area, drawing in a queue as soon as they open! Compared to yo...

Ban Chuan Boneless Braised Duck has a history of almost 40 years and is now helmed by a second-generation owner. Feast on their signature braised duck rice which features tender and succulent duck meat alongside moist flavoured rice. Or, go for kway chap which comes with an assortment of pork cuts and a soup that has punchy herbal notes. Don’t forget the chilli sauce to add a spicy kick! Addres...

Centre Satay Beehoon has been serving delicious plates of satay bee hoon since 1979. A homemade gravy with dry-roasted peanuts coats every strand of bee hoon for a smooth, nutty plate of deliciousness. Their sauce is a little thinner than other stalls out there, making it a lighter alternative. Apart from satay bee hoon the stall also serves a side of cuttlefish kangkong! Address: 724 Ang Mo Ki...

Thinking of having a meat-free meal? Or looking to include more greens in your diet? Look no further than Ci Wen Vegetarian Food. From vegetarian hokkien mee to seafood white bee hoon, butter prawns and chicken rice, this stall has a splendid array of meat-free food options. There are also side dishes like oyster sauce vegetables, tahu goreng and vegetarian fried oysters. With so many yummy option...

There are several prawn noodle stalls at Ang Mo Kio Central Market & Food Centre, but Happy Garden Prawn Noodle stands out for its deep and intense sauce and well-cooked noodles served with fresh prawn, tender pork slices and a generous amount of fried pork lard. Served with a side of umami soup, the concert of ingredients comes together to create one satisfying bowl of prawn noodles. Address:...

Hong Chong Wanton Noodle is a popular stall here that seems to always have a queue. Dig into old-school wanton noodles that’s tossed in a well-seasoned sauce. It comes with some vegetables, lean char siew, fried shallots and you can also add your own crispy pork lard. The char siew is firm and meaty with a mildly sweet flavour, and the dish is served with a side of soup that includes some wantons....

If you love your BCM with ketchup, make a beeline for Hup Hup Minced Meat Noodles, which comes with a Michelin Plate listing. They serve mee pok and mee kia tossed in a sauce that’s heavy on the ketchup alongside some braised mushrooms, minced meat and crispy crackers made of wanton skin. You can also get it in a soup version, where the noodles come swimming in a full-bodied and cloudy broth. A...

A hidden gem nestled within the bustling hawker centre, Jin Ding Xiang has truly mastered the art of crafting a bowl of herbal mutton soup. The broth is deep and full-bodied with a harmonious blend of earthiness and aromatic herbs. The generous chunks of meat are melt-in-your-mouth tender with a good meat-to-fat ratio, and they are not excessively gamey. Best enjoyed with a simple bowl of white ri...

Lim Hai Sheng Cooked Food has been around for many years and they’re popular for its homemade carrot cake. An adequate amount of chye poh and eggs are fried with the carrot cake, making it crispy on the outside while soft on the inside. They also spray fish sauce over the carrot cake when frying to make it even more flavourful, and the dish is simply delicious with their special homemade chilli....