15 Must-Try Stalls at Pek Kio Market & Food Centre
Located in Farrer Park, Pek Kio Market & Food Centre might not be the most popular hawker centre around due to it’s slight inaccessibility. Despite that, it’s been around for almost 40 years, and it remains an off-beat and under-the-radar food centre with its fair share of hidden gems. From Michelin-approved chee cheong fun and prawn noodles, to wanton mee, pancake, and Hokkien mee, here are the 15 stalls you should try at Pek Kio Market & Food Centre!
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Soon Kee Wanton Mee
There are three wanton mee stalls here but Soon Kee Wanton Mee draws in the longest queue. While old-school wanton mee is relatively common in Singapore, this stall is especially known for the chilli sauce that they add to toss with the noodles. Made with shrimp, it is addictive and packs a punch! The egg noodles are slightly thicker than normal, and it is topped with lean char siew and dumplings....
Tong Siew Fried Rice
A simple stall selling just three homely dishes – fried rice, fried hor fun and prawn omelette. The Fried Rice is straightforward with egg, shredded chicken, sliced fish cake and topped with mini sliver fish. Even though it doesn’t have a very strong wok-hei, it is still an affordable, simple and old-school dish that invokes nostalgia and is satisfying. The other two dishes also come generously lo...
Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodle
The other famous prawn noodles in Pek Kio Market & Food Centre, Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodle is also a Michelin Plate recipient. However, they are not just famous for their food, but also a temperamental aunty. Their success is evident though, as they have a few outlets and has even gone on to open a restaurant too. This stall is definitely not for the price-sensitive, as the bowls are priced up to $2...
Xin Heng Kee Chicken Rice
Another stall at Pek Kio Market & Food Centre that commands a long queue, Xin Heng Kee serves roasted chicken, poached chicken, roast duck, char siew and roast pork. The chicken is tender and flavourful in each mouthful, with aromatic rice complimented well by dark and thick soya sauce. Try to come early, because they can sell out well before closing time! Address: 41A Cambridge Rd, #01-14, Sin...
Yean Heng Pancake
Yean Heng specialises in traditional pancakes, which you can watch the uncle make in large pans. Served warm, the signature pancake has a delicately thin and crisp edge, which gives way to a soft, mochi-like chewy interior packed with crushed peanuts. Address: 41A Cambridge Rd, #01-28, Singapore 211041 Opening Hours: 8 am–4 pm Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon