The first thing you’ll notice about 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodle is the queue, but if you can get over the intimidating line, you’ll be treated to dry and soup prawn noodles made with only sea-caught prawns! We prefer the dry version, where the noodles are tossed in a combination of chilli sauce, sweet ketchup, and a mixture of fried garlic and shallots. Address: 91 Whampoa Dr, #01-39, Singapore 32...

Now rebranded as Amoy St Lor Mee, the stall’s signboard used to read ‘The Best Lu Mian in Town’! Is it really the best? Well, that’s pretty subjective, but the lor mee is certainly delicious. A satisfyingly goopy mess, the bowl is heaped with a smattering of fried ingredients such as fried fish, chicken pieces and braised meat, and you can also customise your bowl with vinegar, minced garlic, and...

Balestier Road Hoover Rojak is a multi Bib Gourmand awardee, first starting out at Hoover Cinema in 1971 before moving to Whampoa Market in 1978. Now run by the second generation, the rojak here combines fresh fruits, vegetables, taupok, youtiao, cucumber, along with unique traditional ingredients like jellyfish, green mango and century egg. It’s no wonder why they remain so popular! Address: 9...

Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon is another Michelin Bib Gourmand stall in Whampoa Market, specialising in fish dishes, different soups, and sliced fish bee hoon. You can taste the freshness of the fish and the light milkiness of the broth, while the fried battered fish is golden brown and remains soft on the inside with a crispy outside even after it is soaked in the flavourful broth. Address: 91...

Founded in 1989, China Whampoa Home Made Noodles is easily one of the most popular ban mian stalls in Singapore. Find them in both soup or dry versions along with special ingredients such as prawns, razor clams and fish maw to set their handmade noodles apart from the rest. The broth is flavourful and light with a delightful sweetness, while the dry version is tossed in a premium dark soy sauce an...

Say “carrot cake” and most people will think of black or white carrot cake. But contrary to traditional fried carrot cake, Deep Fried Carrot Cake offers patrons a bag full of thick fried carrot cake strips. They look like fries and are just as addictive! Bite into the crisp exterior to reveal soft toasty carrot cake underneath. Address: 91 Whampoa Dr, #01-36, Singapore 320091 Opening Hours:...

Hi Leskmi Nasi Lemak is another stall with snaking queues. Serving up plates of nasi lemak, the green-tinged rice boasts of a subtle coconut fragrance, while the fried chicken is delightfully crispy despite being fried beforehand. However, the true star of the show here is the sambal, which is sweet yet has an uplifting kick of spice that ties the entire dish together! Address: 90 Whampoa Dr, #...

When it comes to orh jian and orh luak, Huat Heng Fried Oyster is definitely one of the most famous names in Singapore. Every plate is made fresh to order, and the egg is fried till it has a crispy layer, so you get different layers of texture with every bite. The oysters are fresh and briny, while the potato starch imparts a delightful chew. Address: 90 Whampoa Dr, #01-26, Singapore 320090 Op...

For a snack instead of a full meal, you’ll find curry puffs filled with a spicy potato-and-egg curry filling, along with other fritters and snacks such as fried carrot cake, and a unique fried soon kueh with a crispy outer skin! Address: 90 Whampoa Dr, #01-05, Singapore 320090 Opening Hours: 9 am–7 pm daily

Liang Zhao Ji Duck Rice has been around for more than 40 years and is famous for its braised duck rice and duck porridge, clinching the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016 & 2017. The braised duck rice is generously drenched in gravy with tender and succulent duck meat, while the porridge is velvety and comforting, with a splash of braised gravy to uplift its flavour. Address: 90 Whampoa Dr, #01-07,...