There’s just something comforting about a bowl of lor mee, and this stall achieves a fine balance of being neither too starchy nor too runny. Served with ingredients such as pork belly strips, fishcake, ngoh hiang and a smattering of fried crispy bits, the gravy clings to everything nicely creating the perfect slurp-worthy bowl. Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, #01-71, Singapore 151115 Opening H...

The 786 Char Kway Teow owner-chef is a Muslim convert and a former Chinese banquet chef before striking out to sell halal char kway teow. Incorporating techniques that he picked up from his background, the char kway teow here has a unique wok hei flavour imparted by his cooking method. Made with no pork and lard, he relies on a secret blend of seasonings and sauces to amp up the flavours. With the...

There are several carrot cake stalls at the hawker centre, but Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake has the longest heritage. The stall has a history that dates back to the 1950s and the owner is the third-generation in a line of carrot cake sellers. You’ll be able to get your fix of both black and white carrot cakes here. The radish has a soft bite, complemented by crisp edges and a robust wok hei. Ad...

Chai Chuan Tou's mutton soup is made Teochew-style, which is slightly peppery and herbal and lighter than its Hainanese counterpart. With more than 30 years of history, the stall is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient that draws in a long queue consistently. Customers can choose from a variety of parts like ribs, meatballs, tripe, tendon, and even lamb brains for the extra adventurous. Garnished wi...

Charcoal Grilled in Bukit Merah truly grills up some delicious satay with pork, chicken and mutton options. The sticks are well-seasoned and tender with some charred bits, and every bite is full of flavour. It pairs perfectly with the soft ketupat and chunky peanut sauce. Come expecting a queue, and try out their rojak too! Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, #01-09, Singapore 151115 Opening Hours:...

Looking for something healthy? Head on over to Hakka Leipopo, which sells thunder tea rice. Each serving comes with white rice, a variety of vegetables, tau kwa cubes, preserved radish, peanuts, plus a small bowl of punchy herbal broth. The stalls also sells yong tau foo, which is made fresh daily with mackerel and pork. Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, #01-61, Singapore 151115 Opening Hours: 9:...

Happy Duck’s signature duck rice comes with a generous amount of tender duck meat, half a braised egg and tofu slices, all on a bed of rice that’s laden with a savoury dark sauce. Another popular item is the kway chap that marries thick rice noodle sheets with pork belly, intestines, egg, and beancurd. The stall also offers other dishes such as duck porridge and duck noodles. Address: 115 Bukit...

Hong Xing Handmade Fishball & Meatball Noodle is one of the most popular stalls at Bukit Merah View Market & Food Centre. The highlight is definitely their handmade fishballs and meatballs. The fishball has a springy yet very soft and smooth texture and pairs perfectly with the simple mee pok that’s tossed in moreish sauce with chilli and lard pieces. Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, #01-07, Sin...

Mr Bakery serves up a variety of breads and pastries that are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, including the Chicken Luncheon Meat Egg, Coffee Boy with Cheese, Mexico Bun, Otah Cheese, Chicken Burger and many more. A popular pick is their Nyonya Tapioca Cake, which is rich and flavourful, fluffy yet hefty, chewy but not too sticky. It’s even better when they’re fresh out the oven! Addres...

Another Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, NaNa Curry is known for their thick and fiery Peranakan curry. The curry paste is fully homemade and still sticks to the original recipe from way back in their Marina South days. Many netizens rave about their curry chicken’s moist and tender texture, and how it falls off the bone thanks to many hours of slow cooking. Also try the curries that come with mut...