Good Ol' Hawker Food

Still as delicious after the market was renovated

Well know for their hand-made fishballs, they have been around since 1965 (same age as 🇸🇬 ). My noodles (mee pok) came with fishballs, her kiao (fish dumpling) & ngoh hiang. Noodles was alright (well cooked), her kiao not bad (hand-made too but taste lose to Song Kee), but the star of the show is definitely the fishballs (springy and tasty).

Come here if you wanna taste the real authentic hand-made fishballs, not the typical machine made ones so common nowadays.

PRICE: $3.50 (S)
Available in $3.50/$4.50/$5.50

PRAWNS: 3 small prawns

FRIED PORK LARD: Nooooo :(

CHILLI: The compatible kind

WOK HEI: Slight

WAITING TIME: 10min on a weekday at 10pm

TASTE: Above average. Alkaline taste of noodles is slightly strong though.

Famous for their Korean mushrooms and fried meat balls, I would always get 3 of each with one serving of kangkong whenever I eat here! Those Korean mushrooms are seriously huge and very juicy, while the fried meatballs though served at room temperature, are still crispy on the outside!! It cost $0.60 per item and there is a minimum of 8 pieces per order (though I'm not sure how strict they are with that). My Favorite Cafe opens daily (even on PH) from 0830 till 5/6pm (or sold out) so you can have it any day!!!

Set in Burlington Square, this air-conditioned food court is known for its Northern Thai Tom Yum Soup from the fish soup stall. The broth is spicy, sour and extremely punchy — definitely not one for the faint-hearted! For the best experience, go for the mixed fish soup ($5.40), which comes with a combination of fresh and deep-fried fish pieces. To make it more substantial, pick one of nine noodle choices to add on ($0.50-$1.10, options include ban mian, mee hoon kueh and instant noodles) and don't hesitate to order the crispy fried egg ($1) on the side — it's crisp and super yummy! Pro-tip: Bookmark this spot for lunch. The stall opens from 10:30am and operations wind down by 3pm. It's a mad rush here at lunchtime, so come before noon to beat the crowd.
Avg price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Felicia Sim

This stall at Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre owns the title as the most pocket-friendly Xiao Long Bao stall amongst our Burpple community! Come with your colleagues after work and order a few sets of Xiao Long Bao ($5.50 for 10). As you wait, grab a seat nearby to watch them work their magic as they knead, stuff and fold the soup dumplings like clockwork. The translucent thin-as-paper dumpling skin traps hot soup inside, so don't be too eager to pop them right into your mouth. Another must-order is the Hong You Chao Shou ($4.50 for 10) that Burpple Tastemaker Michelle Kayla Tey strongly endorses — velvety smooth pork and prawn dumplings doused in a piquant reservoir of red chili oil and black vinegar!
Avg price: $10 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Peter Wong

Still my favorite stall as the omelette is crispy on the outside, chewy & gooey inside. Sinfully delicious!

Steamed squid – fresh and tender. It is appetisingly dressed with chilli, a killer match.

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I was so glad to see they serve salted egg porridge now! They started a few months ago but today was the first time I tried it. The salted egg was cut into small-ish pieces while the pork came in small, thin slices, both of which blended deliciously with the smooth porridge that this place is known for. I think this could very well be my new favourite here.

I always thought Heng Kee Curry Chicken Noodles on level one of Hong Lim Food Centre was the best. Until today that is, when I finally tried Ah Heng's version thanks to a recommendation from someone whose taste I trust a lot. Located on the second floor, directly above Heng Kee, Ah Heng's has a permanently long queue of hungry customers as well but thank goodness, their queue moves along faster. But that of course isn't what makes them my new favourite. Ultimately, it's all about the food.
I found Ah Heng's curry smooth and irresistibly drinkable, with spice levels nicely balanced. The beehoon and mee in my $6 portion were blanched just right to soak up the curry. What bowled me over though was the excellent quality of their toppings. All the chicken pieces were tender and moist, and completely free of bones. I had the breast meat which as you're probably aware, can be hard and dry if not cooked properly but theirs was very good. The "tau pok" they use was the superior type. So instead of being dry, thin and hollow, theirs was puffed-up with a fine spongey filling. Not surprisingly, they did a great job of soaking up and holding in all that fabulous curry gravy. The few pieces of fishcake and yellow potato in there were just as yummy. And then there's that dried chilli sambal offered on the side. It had a slightly roasted aroma and sexy deep heat that makes it unforgettable. But tread carefully - it's potent.
So the moral of the story is we should never stop hunting for good food because there might be something better waiting to be discovered! :)

Old-school and so good! That "q" feel and that crisp exterior is just perfect!

I think I've found the best street style oyster omelette. This pic is completely w/o PS. What makes a good oyster omelette? (1) The omelette is pan fried to golden brown. (2) Generous and plump oysters full of "awe"-some (synonymous with 蚝 in hokkien) taste. (3) Tangy and spicy chilli sauce that brings out the freshness and reduces the "jelat"-ness. (4) Right balance of sticky tapioca flour and eggs, to achieve a twist to the conventional omelette w/o losing the egginess! This ticks all the boxes. Check out best oyster omelette in the Chinese & Japanese restaurant category!