Those who love hawker dim sum, definitely give this stall a try. They specialise in guo tie (pan fried dumplings), xiao long bao, and steamed pork and chive dumplings. If you prefer something more substantial to go with your dumplings, then take your pick from their la mian offerings which range from the Dan Dan Noodles, Beef Noodle Soup, Zha Jiang Mian, and Sour & Spicy Noodles. Address: 70 Z...

Don’t be mistaken, this Michelin-recommended kway chap shares no relation with the famous chicken rice. But they’re just as well loved, drawing a queue even during non-peak hours! The kway chap comes with the usual items such as braised duck, braised egg and pig’s intestines, and the soup carries a flavourful herbal note. You can also get duck rice here with the same braised duck, tofu, egg and a...

With several outlets islandwide, including one at Zion Riverside Food Centre, Chong Pang Huat is the place to go for some great satay and BBQ chicken wings. Expect fragrant, crackly and caramelised skin and a succulent interior that’ll have you licking your fingers in glee. Don’t forget the lime and chilli sauce! Address: 70 Zion Rd, #01-15, Singapore 247792 Opening Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily

Previously housed at Chomp Chomp, House of Soya Beans now calls Zion Riverside Food Centre home. Unlike traditional beancurd desserts which are scooped into the bowl and completed with sugar syrup, House of Soya Beans carries something closer to a pudding. It had a consistently smooth texture and has a really pleasant mouth feel. Address: 70 Zion Rd, #01-11, Singapore 247792 Opening Hours: 9...

Previously Xin Fei Fei Wanton Noodle, Kang’s Wanton Noodle has rebranded and dare we say, even better. Their dumplings, char siew and sauces are all handmade early in the morning everyday to ensure utmost freshness, and their springy noodles are tossed in a of lard oil, sesame oil, chilli, and seasoning sauce mix. Paired with the char siew, boiled dumplings, and crispy fried wantons, this tasty di...

Craving for good carrot cake? Lau Goh Teochew Chye Thow Kway will not disappoint. Now run by second-generation hawker Peter and his wife, do be patient with your orders as both husband and wife are hearing-impaired and they take your orders through pictures, signages or gestures. You can enjoy a mix of both black and white carrot cake here. The white carrot cake is eggy and crispy, while the black...

Feeling a little under the weather? Then you can’t go wrong with some comforting fish soup. Ming He Fish Soup serves regular Sliced Fish Soup along with other types of soups like Batang Fish Head and Red Garoupa Fish Head. The sliced fish is generously thick and firm to the bite, while the thick vermicelli noodles are silky. The clear soup is lighter, perhaps even lighter than other fish soup stal...

Before we go on, let us just say that this version of cheng tng is completely different from the traditional types you may be used to. It comes with canned longans and lychees which may put off cheng tng purists, and the base is also clear instead of brown. However, they’ve been doing things this way for over 50 years, so something must be working! True enough, the soup is refreshing and sweet, an...

Easily the stall with the longest queue, the line at No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow even extends till the adjacent sheltered entrance before it’s lunch time! Known as one of the best char kway teow in Singapore (Michelin-approved too), it is packed full of wok hei with springy flat rice noodles, along with a medley of fresh cockles, fish cake, crunchy bean sprouts, egg, and lup cheong (Chinese s...

Helmed by a husband-wife duo, Riverside Good Food serves up yummy local delights like hokkien mee, oyster omelette and fried beansprouts with cockles. But the special item here is the fried white kway teow, a deviation from the usual black char kway teow we’re used to. Made without the addition of sweet black sauce, it definitely feels ”healthier” but it might not be everyone’s cup of tea! Addr...