21 Must-Try Stalls in Amoy Street Food Centre!

Working in the CBD, I love to eat at Amoy Street Food Centre, which offers a large variety of delicious hawker fare at affordable prices. During lunch peak hour, I usually have to queue for an average of 15 to 30 minutes. But hey, I am a Singaporean so I love to queue anyways!

Most of the stalls in this list are long time favourites that have stood the test of time and continue to reign supreme in Amoy Street Food Centre. However, there are also a few newcomers who have managed to find their footing and built up their reputation over the past few years or so. Kudos to these young stalls because it is definitely not easy to survive in this competitive environment! Even though human traffic is high at Amoy Food Centre, it is not uncommon to see a stall with a snaking long queue and another stall right beside with no customers at all. Singaporeans are a discerning bunch with well-trained palates who will definitely not settle for mediocre food. As a result of this natural selection, we are left with only the best stalls at Amoy. After two years of lunching frequently at this iconic hawker centre, I have come up with a list of my 21 favourite stalls at Amoy Hawker Centre, arranged in alphabetical order. This article was last updated on 24 February 2020.

1. A Noodle Story

A Noodle Story is famous for its fusion noodles dish that is a mix between Japanese Ramen and Chinese Wanton Mee.

After about thirty minutes of queuing, I finally got my hands on the medium-sized noodles ($9). I was impressed by the elegant presentation of the noodles, which looked more like an expensive dish in a classy restaurant.

The springy “wanton mee” noodles tasted wonderful and had just the right amount of bite. The noodles were complimented nicely with an oily savoury sauce, chopped shallots, konbu (Japanese seaweed), dried prawns and sambal chili.

But the highlight was definitely the Japanese char siu! The savoury meat had AMAZING texture and was so soft that it seemed to melt in my mouth.

On the whole I enjoyed this dish very much. It is clear that the chefs have first-rate understandings of ingredients and food preparation. Remember to buy online from Klook so that you can get a $1 discount.

A Noodle Story (#01-39)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 11.15am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 7.30pm | Sat: 10.30am – 1.30pm | Sun, PH: Closed |

2. Ah Ter Teochew Fishball Noodles

Fancy watching a hunk clad in tight t-shirt cooking fishball and minced meat noodles with his muscular arms? You can check out Ah Ter Teochew Fishball Noodles, where handsome hawker Gilbert offers a feast for both the eyes and tummy.

My Medium Fishball Noodles ($5) consisted of a bowl of soup and a separate bowl of noodles. The “mee kia” noodles were springy with great texture.

But the highlight was the delicious chilli sauce, prepared using a six-hour process. It complimented the noodles perfectly!

I loved the sumptuous bowl of soup too, which had generous amounts of minced pork, prawns, pork liver slices, fish cake slices, fish balls and meat balls.

Even though Ah Ter Teochew Fish Ball Noodles uses the same ingredients as any other fishball noodles hawker, I feel that they stand out because they prepare the food with heart.

Ah Ter Teochew Fish Ball Noodles (#01-14)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 7am to 4pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

3. Fried Kway Teow

This popular char kway teow stall at Amoy Street Food Centre has an unassuming facade, doesn’t have the most creative name (“Fried Kway Teow”), and the staff has an indifferent service attitude.

But still, I have to (begrudgingly) admit that it was a REALLY satisfying plate of fried kway teow ($4). The noodles had a fantastic savoury flavour, and I liked that it was not too salty or oily. The texture was very consistent and leaned towards the dry side, which I liked.

This is one of my favourite stalls at Amoy Street Food Centre! However, I have to remind myself to be mindful of my cholesterol levels and not eat it too often.

Fried Kway Teow (#01-01)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Sat: 9.30am to 2.30pm | Sun: Closed |

4. Coffee Break

I have many friends who love patronising Coffee Break, a hip stall selling a variety of traditional and contemporary drinks.

The Iced Sea Salt Caramel Latte ($4.50) was full-bodied with a nice velvety texture. It was sweet but not cloying, and had an alluring coffee aroma. There was indeed a hint of sea salt caramel flavour, though this was rather muted.

I preferred the Iced Matcha Tea Latte ($5.30), which had a nice sweet taste underpinned by the unmistakable aroma of matcha. The drink had wonderful texture too.

Other drinks bases include chocolate, vanilla, mocha, and tea, with funky flavours like Caramel Rum, Black Sesame, Pumpkin Spice, etc.

Interestingly, the stall also serves toasts and waffles with flavours like kaya, nutella, matcha coconut and more. Check out the full drinks menu and food menu.

Coffee Break (#02-78)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 7.30am – 2.30pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

5. Good Day

Many people have claimed that the Beef Hor Fun ($4.50) at Good Day zi char stall is the best in Singapore. After tasting it for myself, I can see why they would lay that claim.

The kway teow pieces were big and satisfying with a nice smooth texture. There was tangible wok hei, an important factor for any plate of hor fun. The beef was served as thinly sliced pieces, and tasted really juicy and tender.

But the highlight for me was the thick black bean sauce, which had a wonderful savoury flavour! In my opinion, this delicious gravy is what makes the dish a winner. Check out the full menu here.

Good Day (#01-25)
Opening hours: | Daily 10.30am – 7pm |

6. Grandma Ban Mee

There is always a long queue at Grandma Ban Mee, which is famous for its delicious ban mian (a misnomer because the stall actually uses “you mian”).

I ordered the signature ban mee chilli ($5). First impression of the dish was good: the noodles were covered with generous amounts of fried anchovies, chili flakes, mushrooms, minced meat, black fungus, and a poached egg. It certainly looked tantalising. I took a few quick pictures before eagerly stirring the noodles to mix all the ingredients.

My expectations were high, and I’m happy to say I was not disappointed. Where do I begin? The noodles were nicely al dente, the chili flakes provided just the right level of spiciness, and the anchovies had a nice crunch without being distracting. The mushrooms, black fungus, and minced meat were very tasty and complimented the noodles perfectly. The luscious egg yolk gave the noodles a velvety texture which felt so good in my mouth! Rather than competing with each other, all the flavours blended together nicely to create a great gastronomical experience. I’m happy to have discovered this satisfying ban (you?) mian.

Grandma Ban Mee (#01-07)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 2pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

7. Han Kee Fish Soup

Han Kee Fish Soup is famous for its delicious fish soup, super long queue, and feisty lady boss. I queued for around 25 minutes, which is actually quite a “short” waiting time.

My medium sized Sliced Fish Soup ($7) had very generous amounts of fish slices. The mackerel fish was delicate but firm, with a smooth texture and springy bite – one of the best I’ve had in Singapore. The soup tasted decent, but wasn’t fantastic.

On the whole, the dish was pretty satisfying. However, I don’t understand why the queue is always so long especially when there are similar alternatives like Mr Batang Fish and Piao Ji Fish Porridge nearby.

Han Kee Fish Soup 汉记鱼汤 (#02-129)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Sat: 10am – 3pm | Sun: Closed |

8. Hong Kee Beef Noodle

Hong Kee Beef Noodle is an old-school beef noodles stall that was awarded the Bib Gourmand by Michelin Guide in 2016 and 2017. This stall is popular with many office workers, and it is not difficult to see why.

The highlight of the Beef Noodles ($5) was the generous portions of beef slices and beef shanks chunks, which were very tender and juicy. I enjoyed the tasty beef balls and entrails too. The gravy was delicious, though it differs from usual beef noodles gravy which is thicker and have a stronger flavour. Therefore, Hong Kee Beef noodles will appeal to those who prefer a lighter taste.

My verdict? Well I definitely enjoyed this bowl of beef noodles. Even though it tasted slightly different from the typical beef noodles, it was still very delicious and satisfying.

Hong Kee Beef Noodle (#01-42)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri 11am – 7.30pm | Sat & Sun: 9am – 2.30pm|

9. Ah Liang Ipoh Hor Fun

It’s hard not to love the Fried Fish Dumpling Hor Fun ($4.50) from Ah Liang Ipoh Hor Fun. The hor fun had a silky soft texture, and seemed to slip down my throat. It was complimented perfectly by the scrumptious sauce which had a distinctive herbal fragrance.

But what I enjoyed most was the fried fish dumplings! These are fried to perfection with crispy dumpling skins and succulent fish meat fillings. Whether eaten with the sauce or without, they still tasted amazing.

And of course, there were the red chili paste, green chili, shredded chicken, and crabsticks; all coming together to form a wonderful party of flavours.

Ah Liang Ipoh Hor Fun (#02-122)
Opening Hours: | Daily 11am – 2.30pm |

10. Li Xing Nasi Lemak

I simply loved the coconut rice of Li Xing Nasi Lemak, which had a rich fragrant flavour and an almost fluffy-like texture.

The ingredients all tasted very fresh, and my favourite was the juicy chicken wing which was fried to a crisp golden brown. The sambal chili was quite sweet and tasty, though I would have preferred it to be slightly more spicy.

If you are going during lunch, make sure you arrive early because most of the ingredients are usually sold out by 1pm or earlier.

Li Xing Nasi Lemak (#02-81)
Opening Hours: | Daily: 7am – 1pm |

11. Mr Batang Fish @96

Mr Batang Fish @96 is a relatively new stall that sells delicious fish soup cooked with batang fish (ok duh), which is a type of mackerel fish.

I ordered the Batang Slice Fish Soup ($6). The soup was glistening with shiny oil patches on the surface. It had a strong savoury flavour which I really liked. The soft tofu pieces in the soup served as nice sides. The fish slices were delicate and yet springy, and tasted similar to Han Kee’s fish slices.

Comparing Mr Batang to Han Kee, I actually prefer the former’s soup base as it has a nice fragrance and stronger flavours. However, Han Kee’s fish slices win due to their wonderful bite and texture.

I admire Mr Batang Fish’s courage in setting up shop near two veteran fish soup stalls (Piao Ji and Han Kee), but so far they are putting up a good fight judging from the daily long queues at the stall.

Mr Batang Fish @96 (#02-96)

12. Old Chai Chee Minced Meat Noodle

Old Chai Chee Minced Meat Noodle sells just one dish: the Soupy Bak Chor Mee ($4/$5/$6). This is a type of classic bak chor mee that supposedly originated from the Chai Chee / Changi neighbourhoods. The most famous stalls selling this style of bak chor mee can be found at Fengshan Food Centre / Bedok 85 of course.

Old Chai Chee’s version does not disappoint too. The soup is savoury with an intense garlicky flavour, and the noodles are springy with great bite. The wantons are fresh and delicious too.

On the whole this noodles dish is quite satisfying and has a nostalgic feel to it. I ordered the $4 bowl and the portion was quite small, so I recommended ordering the bigger portions instead.

Old Chai Chee Minced Meat Noodle (#02-82)

13. Pepper Bowl (By My Mum’s Place)

Pepper Bowl (By My Mum’s Place) sells a variety of zichar-style dishes such as the signature Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun, Spring Onion Beef Rice, Black Pepper Pork Rice, and a few others. It’s easy to tell when someone has put heart into preparing a dish – I could certainly sense heart as

I indulged in the savoury Black Pepper Pork Rice ($5). While this may seem like a simple dish, it was done perfectly and tasted wonderful. The pork was sliced into thin succulent pieces and went perfectly with the savoury black pepper sauce. The sauce was a winner in its own right, with great texture and flavour. l added an onsen egg ($0.60) which went nicely with the dish.

And it’s heartwarming to know that the owner is a filial son who named his first restaurant “My Mum’s Place” because he wanted to fulfill his mom’s dream of running a food business.

Pepper Bowl (#02-102)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri 11am – 3pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

14. Piao Ji Fish Porridge

Piao Ji Fish Porridge is another famous fish soup stall in Amoy Street Food Centre and is usually compared with Han Kee, though it does not have as long a queue.

I queued for about 20 minutes before getting my fish soup ($10), which was quite pricey. I decided to taste the soup first: the impression was one of varied savoury flavours, with the taste punctuated by fragrance from fried shallots and pieces of “bian yu” (dried flat fish). There were also generous servings of fresh coriander and spring onions.

But the highlight was definitely the pomfret fish! Instead of using the more common and affordable batang fish (mackerel), the stall uses pomfret fish which is thicker. The fish tasted really fresh and succulent.

This sumptuous fish soup was really satisfying to me because I enjoy savoury food. If you prefer a lighter taste, you can consider going for Han Kee fish soup instead.

Piao Ji Fish Porridge (#02-100)
Opening Hours: | Daily 11am – 3.30pm | CLOSED on Thurs |

15. Pin Hai International Plaza

Pin Hai International Plaza is a well-known stall that sells delicious economy rice. There is always a long queue at the stall. However, when I was queuing, the line moved quite fast and it only took me about 10 minutes to get my food.

I really enjoyed this simple plate of economy rice because all the ingredients were very fresh and delicious. However, it was slightly more expensive than Zhi Sheng Cooked Food, another economy rice stall on the second floor.

Pin Hai International Plaza (#01-16)

16. Quan Ji

Quan Ji is another zi char stall on the first floor of Amoy Street Food Centre (the other stall being Good Day).

I really liked their Crispy Noodles ($5) – the noodles had a nice crunch and tasted great with the gravy which was savoury but not overwhelming. Together with the tasty chicken pieces, fresh fish slices, succulent prawns and tangy green chili, this was a scrumptious dish that left me very satisfied. The stall is known for its delicious prawn paste chicken as well.

Quan Ji (#01-57)
Opening Hours: | Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 4.30pm – 10pm | CLOSED on Mon |

17. SAP Thai Food

Thai Basil MAMA Noodle ($5)

Thai Basil Chicken with Egg ($4.50)

SAP Thai Food sells a variety of classic Thai dishes. The stall even offers five spiciness levels: Non Spicy, Less Spicy, Medium, Spicy, and Extra Spicy.

I ordered the signature Thai Basil MAMA Noodle ($5) and went with the spicy level. Being a chili-lover, I felt that the “Spicy” level was just right – neither too mild nor overly hot.

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the basil chicken tasted! The savoury minced chicken meat had great bite and was extremely flavourful. It had the unmistakable aroma of Thai basil, along with the feisty taste of the red chili padi. The chicken meat went perfectly with the egg and maggi noodles, and I finished the entire dish in a hurry.

On a separate visit, I tried the Thai Basil Chicken with Egg ($4.50). This was really delicious too and I highly recommend it for anyone who prefers eating rice instead of noodles.

SAP Thai Food (#01-58)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 10am – 9pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

18. Spinach Soup

Whenever I feel like eating healthy, I will visit the popular Spinach Soup stall. Before you skip to the next stall, let me emphasize that the soup does NOT only contain spinach and it is really delicious!

I ordered the Spinach Seafood Soup ($3.50) which contains a variety of ingredients such as spinach, minced pork, prawns, mushrooms, wolfberries and egg. I added a bowl of rice for 50 cents.

As I tasted the soup, the impression was one of perfect balance in the varied flavours of the ingredients. The sweet flavour of the spinach was the main focus here, with the prawns, mushrooms and wolfberries enhancing the sweet taste by adding additional layers of flavours. The egg completed the dish perfectly with its creamy taste and velvety texture.

It’s good to know that eating healthy can be so satisfying too. If you prefer a stronger flavour, you can check out the Spinach Century & Salted Egg Soup ($3.50).

Spinach Soup (#02-114)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 11am – 2pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

19. Tong Fong Fatt Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice

Tong Fong Fatt Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice is a famous chicken rice franchise in Singapore with several branches across the island. I was a frequent customer at the Golden Shoe Hawker Centre branch before it closed down, and the chicken rice at that branch always tasted great.

Therefore, I had pretty high expectations for my chicken drumstick rice ($5.50 with extra rice and meat) at the Amoy branch. As usual, the chicken meat looked really tantalising with its glistening oily skin. I loved the tender and juicy meat! It tasted great with the soy-based sauce that had a wonderful savoury flavour. The rice was delicious too, with a nice grainy texture that was neither too dry or soggy.

I’m glad that Tong Fong Fatt maintains a consistent standard across their difference branches. After the meal, I happily left Amoy Street Food Centre rubbing my satisfied tummy.

Tong Fong Fatt Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice (#01-43)
Opening Hours: | Daily 10am to 9pm |

20. Wah Kee Noodle

Wah Kee Noodle is a famous stall that sells delicious wanton noodles. This is probably my favourite stall in Amoy Street Food Centre!

I ordered the standard Wanton Noodle ($4.50). As I took my first bite, I was immediately captivated by the delicious taste. The springy noodles had a great savoury flavour with the perfect amount of bite. It had a good texture that was neither too dry or oily.

But the highlight for me was definitely the generous amounts of DELICIOUS char siew! The meat was really tender and had the perfect fat-to-meat ratio. This tasty char siew is the real deal. The wanton soup was decent but not fantastic. I would say that this is the best wanton mee I’ve had in Singapore so far.

Wah Kee Noodle (#02-125)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Sat: 9.30am – 2.30pm | CLOSED on Sun |

21. Amoy Street Hakka Yong Dou Fu

I am a fan of both Yong Tau Foo and Chee Cheong Fun (steamed rice roll), which is why I really enjoyed the Yong Tau Foo + Chee Cheong Fun ($4) from Amoy Street (厦门街) Hakka Yong Dou Fu.

All the ingredients were really fresh and I especially liked the chewy fish paste stuffing. The chee cheong fun had great bite and went perfectly with the YTF ingredients. The savoury soup was not too oily and complimented the dish nicely. I highly recommend this stall for anyone who wants to eat a healthy and unique bowl of Yong Tau Foo.

Amoy Street 厦门街 Hakka Yong Dou Fu (#02-112)
Opening Hours: | Mon to Fri: 10am – 2pm | Sat & Sun: Closed |

New Branch at Maxwell Food Centre
Maxwell Hakka Handmade Yong Tau Foo
Maxwell Food Centre Stall 3, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
Opening Hours: | Mon to Sat: 10.30am – 4pm | Sun: Closed |

Honorable Mentions:

• Syed Mohammed Drinks (#01-66) – Famous teh tarik that is creamy, milky and delicious
• Tai Seng Noodle House (#02-123) – Wanton Noodles with super generous amounts of wantons.
• Zhi Sheng Cooked Food (#02-108) – Economy rice stall known for its extremely affordable price; 1 meat and 2 veg cost just $2.30!