14 Food Stalls In Dunman Food Centre You Must Try
Located at the heart of Katong, Dunman Food Centre is a relatively small, 30-stall hawker centre that may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the colourful, hipster-ish Peranakan style streets of Katong. Don’t underestimate it though. Built since 1974, Dunman Food Centre boasts multiple renowned stall names that attract loyal customers from all over the island just to have a hearty local hawker meal. This hawker centre has two storeys with limited seating, so be sure to arrive as early as possible especially if you’re intending to visit the more popular stores that tend to close in the late afternoons or sold out. Crowds tend to peak around 11.30am - 1pm on both weekdays and weekends. Address: 271 Onan Rd, Singapore 424768 Getting there: Take bus 16 or 33, alight at Dunman Rd - Opp Maranatha Hall (82131)
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Rong Ji Chicken Rice & Porridge
Work starts at 1am for this elderly couple running Rong Ji Chicken Rice & Porridge, and customers’ appreciation for their dedication to the craft shows in snaking queues even during non-peak hours. Customers tend to go for their thick, flavourful porridge, which comes with either chicken or pork and served with a raw egg for extra richness. An add-on of their smooth poached chicken is definitely r...
Say Seng Tau Kwa Pau
Tau kwa pau, or beancurd cubes, is a local delight that is reminiscent of the good ol’ days for the older generations, but it is nearly unheard of among the youths. A rare find now in Singapore, this fried platter of beancurd is stuffed with chopped yam, fishballs, hard-boiled eggs, and cucumbers and served with teochew braised sauce. If you’re looking for a change from the usual hawker fare, give...
Sheng Xiang Kitchen
A relatively new stall that offers classic Sichuan dishes like la zi ji (spicy chicken with Szechuan peppers) and mapo tofu for those craving some spice. Their menu ranges widely with a few dishes that cater towards local palates like steamed fish head and tze char dishes like sweet and sour fish. Unit Number: #02-16 Opening Hours: 10am — 11pm
Tekong Soya Bean Drinks & Curd
A cold cup of soya bean milk is an essential pairing for hawker fare any time of the day. Milky and lightly sweetened, this stall makes their own soya bean milk from scratch. For those who can’t complete a meal without dessert, you can also get a bowl of beancurd or grass jelly and pair them with traditional dessert toppings such as gingko nuts and attap seed. Unit Number: #02-15 Opening Hours...