You’ll be hard pressed to miss their bright yellow signboard with the words ‘APPAM’ across it, and the light and fluffy Indian pancakes that they dish out are simply perfect to start your day with, especially if you’re not going for something heavy. The appams come stuffed full of crushed peanuts to provide some contrast to the soft and airy pancakes! Address: 17 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-75, Sin...

You’re craving BBQ seafood but your foodie friend or partner is craving Chinese cuisine instead. From grilled sambal stingray to a satisfying plate of hor fun, you’ll find it all here at Batu Berapi Grill & Chinese Muslim Food. For an afternoon snack instead, try their curry puffs which comes in potato or sardine, just for a dollar each! Address: 17 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-13, Singapore 380017...

Helmed by born-and-bred Thais, Chok Dee Thai Food adds to this list of great food in Upper Boon Keng Market and Food Centre. Try their Tom Yum Soup or Pad Thai and be prepared to be blown away by the authentic Thai flavours. Or, go for the Thai Basil Rice instead if you want something a little heavier! There is definitely a queue here during peak hours, so be sure to drop by earlier if you want to...

For some great Ayam Penyet, make sure to head over to Effandi Food Corner. Besides the usual chicken wings and drumsticks, you can also opt to add on chicken skin, neck, liver, gizzards and backside. The chicken is well marinated and not overly oily, and the generous amount of fried batter adds a crunch to every bite. The chilli sauce is on the sweeter side, and tastes even better with a squeeze o...

Love carrot cake? Then you most definitely have to try Geylang Traditional Carrot Cake. Although, you should get here as early as you can, as it’s not uncommon for them to sell out by 10:30 am! They’re touted to have one of the best carrot cakes in Singapore, with the white carrot cake coming with julienned slices of fresh carrots within, while the black carrot cake is a caramelised, eggy and smok...

With a history dating back to 1955, Haji M. Abdul Rajak is often touted to have the best mutton soup in Singapore, and one sip from their bowl might have you agree! There’s only Soup Kambing on the menu, but the stall allows you to choose your preferred cut of mutton. They also have many exotic cuts, such as tongue and brains. The soup is incredibly aromatic, thanks to the blend of spices that goe...

Craving for some homely Malay cuisine? You’ve come to the right place. Serving up classic dishes like Nasi Rawon, Nasi Sambal Goreng and more, HJH Yang Chek Family dishes out meals that are equal parts hearty and delicious. Their Mee Soto is a crowd favourite, and it also comes with shredded chicken. You can also opt to add on additional ingredients such as begedil! Address: 17 Upper Boon Keng...

Looking for a quick bite to eat? Head here for a wide selection of sweet and savoury treats like curry puffs and kueh salat. Malay traditional kuehs are getting rare these days, so this is a great place to keep in mind where you can get your kueh cravings satisfied! Other items on the menu includes Nasi Sambal Goreng and Nasi Lemak. Address: 17 Upper Boon Keng Rd, #01-23, Singapore 380017

Get in line for a taste of the noodle dishes at Hock Heng Fish Soup. Take your pick from their Fishball Noodles, Fish Soup, Fish Head Soup or Seafood Soup with your choice of noodles or rice. Even though the fishballs are not handmade they are still bouncy and fresh and with a good bite, while the fish soup and seafood soup is sweet, comforting and features an abundance of fresh ingredients. Ad...

Hock Huat Fried Kway Teow only has one item on their menu (no prizes for guessing what it is) and their char kway teow draws in a queue. Charred to perfection with subtle hints of chilli, scattered abundantly between the flat noodles are the usual suspects: lap cheong (Chinese sausage), fish cake, bean sprouts and bits of fried egg. The dish also seems less oily than other CKTs out there, making i...