20 Best Oyster Omelette in Singapore to Abandon Your Diet For
Oyster omelette, otherwise known locally as orh jian or orh luak, is a hawker dish consisting of potato starch, eggs and of course, oysters. The dish is pan-fried and usually further enhanced with a spicy chilli sauce with lime. Other Asian countries have their own variation of the dish, for example, in Taiwan you can find versions that are served with a ladle of sauce! Here in Singapore, shrimp can sometimes replace oysters, and there is also a version without the starch called hao dan, or oyster egg. While the dish might not be very IG-worthy and it doesn’t enjoy the same level of fame as char kway teow or carrot cake, for hawker aficionados there are few dishes less satisfying than a good plate of oyster omelette. Without further ado, here are the best oyster omelettes in Singapore!
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Heng Carrot Cake
Heng is a Michelin Bib Gourmand stall at Newton Circus Food Centre. While most customers seem to come for the carrot cake, their fried oyster omelette is what we would also return for time and again. It has a nice crisp layer of egg without being too starchy, accompanied with tasty plump oysters and a tangy chilli! Address: 500 Clemenceau Ave N, #01-28, Singapore 229495 Opening Hours: 6–11 PM...
Hock Kee Fried Oyster
Situated in Serangoon Gardens Market & Food Centre, Hock Kee Fried Oyster is an unassuming stall. Here, you can get a traditional version of fried oyster omelette that is a little different from conventional types. Known as Tang Shan fried oyster, it is a wetter and gooier rendition as it uses more potato starch. It’s a hit amongst the elderly, but not to worry if you’re not a fan, as Hock Kee als...
Hougang Fried Oyster • Fried Kway Teow
Prefer crispier oyster omelettes instead? The Hougang Fried Oyster is starchy on the inside while delightfully crispy on the outside. The portions are also pretty huge and mega worth your money! Unlike other orh luak stores, the oyster omelette here is served with lime. We have to say that we’re huge fans of how the acidity really ties the whole dish together! Address: 435A Hougang Ave 8, Singa...
Huat Heng Fried Oyster
Listed in the Michelin Guide with a Michelin Plate, Huat Heng Fried Oyster leans towards the eggier side, and chilli is mixed into the batter. The way they fry the baby oysters with the eggs is different from other stalls, so you don’t get the usual large, clumpy, pieces of fried batter. Everything is chopped up with the spatula so you get more even, bite-sized pieces, and the sour chilli ties eve...
Hup Kee Fried Oyster Omelette
Newton Circus Food Centre is known for its great eats and you can add Hup Kee Fried Oyster Omelette to the list. The only downside is that you have to be prepared to wait! Thankfully, you’ll be given a buzzer so you don’t have to hang around. The oyster omelette here has a wonderfully crispy exterior with a generous smattering of briny oysters, while the chilli sauce has great tangy tones that hel...
Katong Keah Kee Fried Oysters
Uncle Law has been in the business for 50 years and says that his entire family sells orh luak, with different stalls around the island. His oyster omelette is fluffy and more flavourful than usual, as he actually stir-fries the egg together with the oysters without starch. The result is a yummy pairing of crispy fried egg with chewy and oozy oysters, best paired with some homemade chilli sauce!...
Katong Liu Ji Oyster Omelette
Katong Liu Ji Oyster Omelette sees quite a number of customers be it in the day or night and for good reason. The oyster omelette here has a good egg-to-potato starch ratio and it is well-seasoned, mixed with some chilli that leaves your mouth tingling. Even though the oysters are on the smaller side, they are aplenty, fresh and briny. Make sure to eat it with the tangy chilli that really ties the...
Lim’s Fried Oyster
Those who like the oyster omelettes on the starchy side will adore Lim’s Fried Oyster. They’ve perfected their recipe over forty years and the balance of flavours is what makes them so popular. Think a good mix of egg and starch batter fried in garlic infused oil, topped with succulent oysters and charred to perfection. Dress the dish with some spicy, sour chilli mix and you have the perfect bite....
Song Kee Fried Oyster
Located at East Coast Lagoon Food Village, Song Kee Fried Oyster is every bit deserving of its mention in the Michelin Guide. The oyster omelette is pleasantly crispy and not too starchy, a definite winner for those who are not a fan of chewy textures. They oysters are fantastically plump and creamy and it pairs nicely with the spicy-sour tang of the chilli. Address: 1220 ECP, #01-15, Singapore...
Xing Li Cooked Food
Serving up fluffy oyster omelettes at Old Airport Road Food Centre, Xing Li Cooked Food’s version of orh jian is very eggy and not heavy on the starch. The stall is helmed by an elderly uncle who’s a one-man show, so you may need a little more patience than usual! The wait is very much worth it, once the fresh oysters explode with freshness in your mouth. Address: 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-28, Sin...