AAA Pancake has been featured on local television a few times, so you know they're media-approved. You might do a double take on your first time – wait, is that a curry puff? Why is it folded and crimped? Yup, that's their pancake you're looking at! What I love is that they go beyond the usual peanut, coconut and red bean fillings, and there are a wide variety of flavours like chocolate, salted be...

Serving authentic Teochew-style braised duck made from a secret recipe, this stall in Bendemeer Market & Food Centre is one of my favourites. The duck meat is incredibly tender and paired with the braised sauce is simply a dream come true. A bowl of rice or kway chap to go with it is simply a must – don’t be surprised if you go for seconds, because it’s just that good! Address: 29 Bendemeer Rd,...

Founded in 1985, Casper Seafood has its roots in Golden Mile selling fish bee hoon before it became a tze char stall. So even though it’s only been at Bendemeer Market & Food Centre for a couple years, they’ve been in business for many years and have other outlets in Singapore too! Their most popular item is their hor fun, which keeps loyal fans coming back for more with their wok hei. But worth a...

For the traditional carrot cake dishes that we all know and love, look to Hai Sheng Carrot Cake. They are the epitome of what makes a great hawker stall – selling out in mere hours everyday! On good days (or rather, bad days for the folks who want a plate of their carrot cake), they are closed by 10 am. If it's possible to perfect both the white and black carrot cake, then Hai Sheng Carrot Cake is...

You'll have to get out of bed early for Heng Kee Lor Mee, because they're closed by the time it's lunchtime! What sets Heng Kee Lor Mee apart from other lor mee out there is their special fried pork belly, and their dish also comes teeming with other ingredients such as braised egg and fried wontons. Their gravy is silky smooth and complements all the ingredients and noodles really well, making it...

This isn't your typical Nasi Padang or mixed vegetable rice stall, because Indonesia Curry Rice serves up special nasi kuning (yellow rice), a fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and turmeric. It pairs perfectly with their beef rendang, and personally I’m also a big fan of their assam sotong The best part? It's also one of the most affordable meals here at the food centre, with three vegetables s...

Min Ji Laksa has a history of over 17 years, so you know they won’t disappoint. I personally love that their laksa is super old-school – creamy, coconut-y, and not too spicy. If you like your laksa with a bit more heat, feel free to load up on the sambal chilli! Their laksa comes with a hard-boiled egg, tau pok, cockles, fish cakes and generous amounts of bean sprouts, and bowls priced $4 and abov...

Run by an elderly man and his wife, Nan Rong Chee Cheong Fun has been here for over two decades serving chee cheong fun, fried bee hoon, and yam kueh. While the most popular styles of chee cheong fun are the HK or Malaysian style, this version is served simply with a side of sweet brown sauce, true to the dish’s local roots. Their yam kueh is also a must-try, and makes a complete meal when paired...

The wanton mee here is on the sweeter side with its tomato and chilli base, and even the char siew seems sweeter than usual too. One of the most popular items is their Sarawak Kolo Mee – the egg noodles are handcrafted and pleasantly springy, and served with a generous portion of minced meat, char siew, and both boiled and crunchy wontons. The pork lard and shallot oil adds a umami flavour and ti...

Singapore Bao doesn’t actually sell any bao, and the two items on their menu are lor mai gai and siew mai. Their siew mai isn’t just a regular siew mai – each and every one is handmade and stuffed with meaty goodness. It’s juicy and lean, with just the right amount of fat. The lor mai gai is also fragrant with stewed mushrooms and meat. Don’t forget to add some house-made chilli for a sweet and sp...