21 Stalls to Try at the New Margaret Drive Hawker Centre
The original Margaret Drive Hawker Centre operated from 1969 to 2011. This all-new Margaret Drive Hawker Centre is at a different location which is actually on Margaret Drive, and the two-storey, well-ventilated development houses a good share of beloved vendors from the now-defunct Tanglin Halt Food Centre. From the comforting dishes at Chef Hainanese Western Foods and Nine Miles Chicken Stew, to the refreshing sweet treats from Ah Luck Desserts and thirst-quenching drinks at Ichigo Cottage, food options are indeed aplenty here.
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28 Rojak
28 Rojak serves rojak made without any pork or lard. A portion features ingredients such as crunchy turnip, sliced cucumbers, pineapple, tau pok, fresh beansprouts and fried dough fritters tossed in a fragrant sweet-spicy sauce and topped with a heaping of crushed peanuts. They also make a decent popiah that’s stuffed with beansprouts, egg and bamboo shoots with hints of coriander and fried garlic...
Ah Luck Desserts
Also migrated over from the now-defunct Tanglin Halt Food Centre is Ah Luck Desserts. The Chinese beverage and dessert stall offers refreshing sips of soybean, grass jelly-based drinks, lime juice, and even milk tea with pearls. For desserts, there are crowd favourites like Mango Pomelo Sago, Red Bean Soup and Peach Gum Collagen dessert. Address: 38A Margaret Dr, #02-28, Singapore 142038
Alimah’s Kitchen
This low-key, under-the-radar Muslim stall is also deserving of support, and many say that their Nasi Lemak with fragrant rice and crispy wings is better than some of the famous brands out there. Run by a husband-and-wife team, they also serve up Mee Rebus, Mee Siam, Lontong, Nasi Sambal Goreng and Lotong Kering, all at very affordable prices. If you’re lucky you might even get a chance to try the...
Chef Hainanese Western Food
Helmed by a father-son duo, this stall serves hearty portions of grilled Hainanese-style Western food for dinner. Some of the most popular items include the Mixed Grill Platter which consists of pork chop, chicken chop, fish cutlet and chicken sausage. Along with the meats, the meal also comes with accompanying sides of coleslaw, baked beans, baked potato, and fries. Portions are generous and will...
DJ Satay Grill
Feast on grilled meat skewers to your heart’s content DJ Satay Grill, a Muslim-owned establishment where you’ll find grilled mutton, chicken and beef. They have a nicely charred exterior and tender interior and come served with ketupat, cucumber slices and red onions. They also have Fish Otah on the menu! Of course, the mandatory peanut dipping sauce deserves a mention too, which has a lovely frag...
Farokh & Nisa Family Food
We love the wide variety of halal food available at Margaret Drive Hawker Centre. For comforting home-cooked Muslim fare, head over to Farokh & Nisa Family Food. Savour humble and hearty dishes like Nasi Goreng Ayam and Kway Teow Goreng. The owners are generous with their portions, so be sure to come hungry or bring a friend to share with! If you only have space for a snack, go for the Roti John,...
Hai Chun Ban Mian & Fish Soup
Hai Chun Ban Mian & Fish Soup is another stall with a wide repertoire, and there are no less than 25 different dishes on its menu! You won’t go wrong with the Sliced Fish Soup with Bitter Gourd if you’re looking for a tasty and comforting bowl, or the Ban Mian which is their signature dish. If you’re in the mood for something spicy, the Tomyam/Mala Ramen will hit all the right spots! Address: 3...
Hakka Thunder Tea
Drawing in one of the longest lines at Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, Hakka Thunder Tea serves a house-made yong tau foo filled with minced pork and fish paste, but they’re better known for their Thunder Tea Rice. It comes with generous portions of stir-fried cabbage, spinach, tofu, preserved vegetables, anchovies and peanuts, alongside a bowl of earthy, herbaceous tea and your choice of brown or w...
Ichigo Cottage
Ichigo Cottage serves more than just familiar beverages and canned drinks. Here, you can get premium drink options like ceremonial grade Uji matcha latte and Tie Guan Yin. Those who like green tea can try the refreshing Yu Qian Long Jing, or even experience a Japanese tea brewing ceremony where you can brew your own Sencha tea! Address: 38A Margaret Dr, #01-28, Singapore 142038 Opening Hours:...
Indulgence @ Queenstown
For a pasta fix, Indulgence @ Queenstown serves the usual Western food meats with pasta options. Take your pick of meat such as the Chicken Chop which is nicely grilled and slightly charred, with a mild-tasting black pepper sauce drenched over it. Other protein options include Fried Dory Fish, Chicken Cutlet or Pork Chop, which you can pair with some carbonara, bolognese or fries! Address: 38A...