Singapore - May 12, 2017 : Maxwell food center is The Maxwell Road Hawker Food Centre is well known for its affordable, tasty and huge variety of local hawker food.
When in Singapore , you should not miss eating food at the Hawker Center to taste the taste of authentic Singaporean food . If you are still unfamiliar with the concept of a Hawker Center, basically this place is a kind of food court where local residents and tourists share tables to eat delicious and of course filling food.
At Hawker Center Singapore, you will find various types of food and dishes at affordable prices. Each shop serves food from different cultures and uses recipes passed down from generation to generation. This method has actually become an important part of Singaporean culture, and we will give you recommendations for the most famous ones.
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1. Maxwell Food Centre
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Maxwell Food Center is one of the most popular hawker centers in Singapore. We recommend that you come here early, because if you are even a little late you will be bothered by long queues. There are two of the most famous Hainanese chicken rice shops in Singapore, Tian Tian Chicken Rice and Ah Tai Chicken Rice . For dessert, you can try the Xing Xing tapioca cake which is handmade and served fresh every day.
Address: 1 Kadayanallur St, Singapore 069184
Opening hours: Every day 08.00 am–02.00 am
2. Newton Food Centre
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Newton Food Center is also very famous in Singapore. They have gained more popularity since appearing in the film Crazy Rich Asians, making this hawker center a new tourist attraction for tourists. You can choose anything at almost 100 shops here, one of which is the Michelin-starred shop, Alliance Seafood , which is famous for its signature Stingray and Heng BBQ menu. Don’t forget to try the Black Carrot Cake!
Address: 130A Clemenceau Avenue Newton Circus, Singapore 239928
Opening hours: Every day 12.00 noon-02.00 early morning
3. Lau Pa Sat
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Also known as Telok Ayer Market , you must visit this hawker center if you are a culinary lover and also like historical sites. A clock tower is located in this hawker center which makes it iconic. Serving local and international food, you shouldn’t come here if you don’t try satay dishes like at AZ King Satay or Fazlink Satay . For those of you who are vegetarian, you can also come to the NoBak shop , which offers vegetarian food such as the No Meatball Curry Rice Bowl.
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore
Opening hours: Every day 24 hours
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4. Tekka Centre
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Tekka Center is one of the oldest hawker centers in Singapore. Located in a complex with a rich history, Tekka Center offers many Indian and other types of food. It makes sense, because this Hawker Center is located in Little India . If you come here at breakfast time, you can try eating peanut porridge from the Zhu Jiao Shu Shi stall . You can also turn to Allauddin’s Briyani shop and order chicken briyani served with egg and papadum.
Address: Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore
Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 05.00 am – 13.00 noon, Saturday-Sunday 05.00 am – 12.00 noon
5. Amoy Street Food Centre
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Located in a busy area, Amoy Street Food Center is a favorite lunch spot for office workers. This Hawker Center is home to traditional and modern food traders at affordable prices. Here you can find many traditional food stalls, which offer delicious mainstay menus such as fish porridge and lor mee, as well as several modern dishes. A Noodle Story for example, they serve the Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning noodle dish, which is Japanese ramen combined with shrimp, grilled meat and dumplings.
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111
Opening hours: Daily 06.30 am – 21.00 pm
6. Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre
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If you happen to be in Chinatown , make sure to stop by the largest hawker center in Singapore. The dishes provided range from noodles to seafood, the prices are also not too expensive for the top quality food that you can taste. Satisfy your food cravings by eating dumplings at Chinese shop La Mian Xiao Long Bao , enjoy a plate of char kway teow at Hill Street Fried Kway Teow , then cool your throat with a cup of cendol at Old Amoy Chendol .
Address: 335 Smith Street Chinatown Complex, Singapore 050335
Opening hours: Every day 08.00 am – 21.00 pm
7. Market Street Hawker Center
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Located near the Raffles Place MRT station , Market Street Hawker Center offers convenience in finding lunch because it has 56 stalls inside. For those of you who are busy or pressed for time, you can stop by to enjoy caffeine from Sunrise Traditional Coffee & Toast to take with you on your trip. On the other hand, if you have free time, you can go to the Tian Ci Traditional Prawn Noodles shop to eat a bowl of typical prawn noodles.
Address: 505 Beach Rd, Singapore 199583
Opening hours: Every day 06.00 am – 21.00 pm
8. Tiong Bahru Food Centre
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Nestled in a heritage neighborhood of Art Deco style apartments, Tiong Bahru Food Center is a hub for delicious eateries. You can find many local foods such as delicious wanton mee, chwee kueh and what you shouldn’t miss is the famous roast pork bun from Tiong Bahru Pau . There are also modern cafes in the surrounding area, which is the right place if you need coffee or dessert.
Address: 30 Seng Poh Road, Singapore 168898
Opening hours: Every day 06.00 am – 23.00 pm
9. Golden Mile Food Centre
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Golden Mile Food Center houses many superior food stalls. This Hawker center consists of two floors, which makes you confused about where to start your exploration because they are all interesting. Some shops that you must try are Ashes Burnnit which sells Truffle Mushroom Burger, Ah Xiao Teochew Braised Duck shop and try smoked Hokkien mee at Hainan Hokkien Mee .
Address: 505 Beach Rd, Singapore 199583
Opening hours: Saturday-Thursday 11.00 noon – 21.00 pm
10. East Coast Lagoon Food Village
East Coast Lagoon Food Village has been around since the 70s. Located along the East Coast Parkway , it is the only hawker center on Singapore’s waterfront. East Coast Lagoon Food Village is famous for serving seafood dishes, local food and superior culinary delights such as satay shops. Don’t forget to try fresh coconut water or drinks made from sugar cane juice to quench your thirst.
Address: 1220 ECP, Singapore 468960
Opening hours: Monday 16.00 pm- 22.30 pm, Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 16.00 pm – 22.45 pm, Friday 11.00 pm – 22.45 pm, Sunday 10.00 am – 22.30 pm
