20 Stalls to Try at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre
Ci Yuan Hawker Centre is the very first food centre in Singapore to be located in a community club. Managed by the social enterprise subsidiary of Fei Siong Group, the food centre has a mix of established hawkers as well as young hawkers who went through Fei Siong’s hawker-preneurship program. The program pairs retiring hawkers with budding entrepreneurs, with the objectives of encouraging and providing these young people with a chance to operate their own food stalls as well as to preserve our local traditional hawker food heritage. At Ci Yuan Hawker Centre, food options range from local favourites like chicken rice and fried hokkien mee to other international food items like Shanghainese guo tie and xiao long bao, Western food fare as well as Japanese cuisine. Apart from! Without further ado, let’s delve into the best stalls to try at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre.
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Ah Khoon Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice
One of the graduates of Fei Siong Group’s hawker-preneurship programme in 2015, Derrick subsequently started operating his own stall at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre with the help of his mentor, veteran hawker Foo Joon Khoon. Derrick’s rendition of the Hainanese Chicken Rice stands out thanks to his self-developed recipe that features wild rice grains cooked with aromatic ginger, garlic and homemade chick...
Brostern
Serving up a unique Western fusion menu, Brostern has received many rave reviews since its opening in 2020. Highlights include the Roti John Tarik, the Jumbo Burg, and the massive Ambeng Deluxe Platter which is great for sharing amongst family and friends. You can also Make Your Own Meal by putting together your own combination of carbs, protein, sauce and sides! Address: 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01-...
Dessert Stall
Being a lover of traditional dessert, Aericurl took up the challenge of opening a traditional dessert stall upon graduating from Fei Siong’s hawkerpreneur program. Assisted by her mother, Aericurl came up with her own dessert recipes. Their bestseller is the Chendol, drizzled with rich Gula Melaka and coconut milk. Other well-loved desserts include the bubur hitam and earl grey longan ice! Addr...
Dharsha Indian Food
Formerly a restaurant chef, Vijay opened his stall at Ci Yuan Hawker Centre 3 years ago, selling Indian food and beverages. Vijay keeps his food affordable so everyone can enjoy it – his Plain Prata costs just $1 each! Other popular dishes here include Masala Thosai, Briyani and Mee Goreng. To complete this utterly satisfying meal, end off with a fragrant cup of Teh Tarik or Teh Halia. Address:...
HK Guang Dong Putian Kitchen
With over 40 years of culinary experience and having worked at Crystal Jade and Royal London Duck previously, veteran chef Mr Leung switched to the hawker trade in 2015. From Guangdong and Putien cuisine to Mala Xiang Guo, there is plenty to be savoured here. Try the White Beehoon, White Lor Mee, and Spicy Fried Chicken! Address: 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01-26, Singapore 538776
HK Wanton Noodle
Having been in the business for over 20 years, lady boss Sandy has a wealth of experience as a hawker. The menu here is extensive and counts Hong Kong-style Wanton Noodles, Dumpling Noodles, Braised Soft Pork Ribs Noodles and Mushroom Chicken Feet Noodles as customer faves. All the dumplings and braised meats are freshly prepared every day, and only select cuts with a good ratio of lean meat to fa...
Hong Kong Chef’s Kitchen
Previously working at Crystal Jade, the chef-owner of this stall hails from Hong Kong and now serves sumptuous yet affordable Chinese Cantonese tze char fare in the heartlands. He has about 50 dishes he considers his signatures, including Pork Rib with Coffee & Sliced Almond, Salted Egg Shrimp Ball, Homestyle Beancurd with Mushroom, and Hong Kong Yew Mee. Address: 51 Hougang Ave 9, #01-23/24, S...
Jade’s Chicken & Korean Cuisine
Looking for affordable and delicious Korean fried chicken? Jade's Chicken & Korean Cuisine will fulfil your craving with baskets of crispy chicken in addictive flavours, such as Original Crispy, Soy, Sweet Spicy, and Honey Butter. The Original Crispy also comes with three choices of dipping sauce: wasabi mayo, honey mustard, and plain ketchup. The chicken is well-marinated and juicy on the inside,...
Jue Dai Lor Mee
Jue Dai Lor Mee seems to be quite the hit with a frequent queue here, and you’ll have not one, or two, but four different variations of lor mee here: Yam Roll Lor Mee, Chicken Cutlet Lor Mee, Traditional Lor Mee and Cod Fish Lor Mee. As for the gravy, think dark brown, starchy goodness that clings onto the noodles and ingredients with ease but isn’t overwhelming on the palate! Address: 51 Houga...
Leo Satay
With roots dating back to 1960, Leo Satay is part of a family heritage spanning three generations. The Leo family takes pride in using choice cuts of meat and fine spices to produce delicious satay. You can order their chicken and pork satay by the stick, or in a set consisting of five skewers and one ketupat (rice cake). And don’t forget the accompanying peanut sauce, blended with sweet and tangy...