Bang Bang Mushroom Bak Chor Mee is another popular stall in Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre, and like many others they also command a queue. Known for their Minced Meat Noodle, it comes with springy noodles, fishcake, minced meat, meatball, and mushrooms, all tossed in a tart vinegary sauce. Address: 69 Geylang Bahru #01-25, Singapore 330069 Opening Hours: 6 am–3 pm Tues to Sun. Closed on...

Well loved by many, Cheok Kee Boneless Braised Duck serves a simple Duck Rice that’s covered generously in their braised sauce and paired with a fiery and flavourful chilli. The duck is tender and not gamey at all, and there’s also a porridge option if you want something more comforting. Address: 69 Geylang Bahru #01-35, Singapore 330069 Opening Hours: 12–6 pm Fri to Wed. Closed on Thurs

Everyone Prawn Noodle serves more than just prawn noodles, with Laksa, Pork Ribs Noodles and Lor Mee sitting on the menu too. Between the soup and dry, they’re more popular for their soupy Prawn Noodles. While the prawns provided are smaller in size, they are fresh and still decent, and the meat slices are lean and meaty. The broth is sweet, umami and nicely flavoured. They tend to sell out quickl...

If you’re looking for something light, Fucheng Shi Pin Homemade Spring Roll has accumulated a loyal following thanks to their affordable Popiah and Kueh Pie Tee. The Popiah here is wrapped in a paper-like thin skin and stuffed with the usual mix of turnip, eggs, carrots, and coriander, along with some sweet sauce and chilli. Address: 69 Geylang Bahru #01-28, Singapore 330069 Opening Hours: 12–...

Located in the corner of Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre is the unassuming Hua Ji Carrot Cake. They have both black and white carrot cake on the menu – the black version is fragrant, smoky and sweet from the dark sauce, while its white counterpart is generously coated with eggs . Get a plate with both if you can’t decide between the two! Address: 69 Geylang Bahru #01-52, Singapore 330069

Hui Wei Chilli Ban Mian is known for their Signature Chilli Ban Mian, which is coated in a special dark sauce, and contains minced meat and handmade meatballs. A healthy dollop of chilli is also included, which provides some spice and a kick of flavour to the noodles. If you can’t take the heart, there is also the option of having the normal soup Ban Mian, Sliced Abalone La Mian or other noodle di...

For delicious, hearty and affordable chicken rice, try Ju Xing Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice. A plate of their fragrant chicken rice includes silky-smooth chicken, a side of achar, along with a bowl of cabbage soup. Don’t forget to get yourself some of their zesty chilli and minced garlic to go with the rice! Address: 69 Geylang Bahru #01-01, Singapore 330069 Opening Hours: 9:30 am–7 pm Mon...

This famous lor mee also has an outlet at Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre, and you really get your money’s worth with strips of stewed pork belly, fried battered fish, stewed egg and fish cake slices. The gravy isn’t too thick or too starchy, and it clings to the flat noodles nicely, ensuring maximum slurpability. Don’t forget to add in some house-made chilli and chopped garlic for more heat an...

Run by a couple and their son, Mei Ji Fishball Noodle serves unassuming bowls of fishball noodles that are big in flavour. You also have the option of choosing vermicelli, mee pok, mee kia or macaroni for your Fishball Noodles. We recommend the dry version which comes with springy fishballs, thin slices of fish cake, a fish dumpling and topped with both fried onion and spring onions. Tossed in a r...

Not feeling like local food? Then check out the old-school Western dishes at Oikos Western Delight. With items like Mixed Grill, Pork & Fish Cutlet, Chicken Cutlet Rice and Black Pepper Chicken, you will surely leave with a very satisfied tummy. Address: 69 Geylang Bahru, #01-66, Singapore 330069 Opening Hours: 12–9:30 pm Mon to Sat, 4:30–9:30 pm Sun