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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

China Whampoa Home Made Noodles
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-24, Singapore 320091
Tel: +65 9625 6692
Opening Hours: 8am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Founded in 1989 by owner Ah Bee, aged 48, and his 42-year-old wife Ah Chiam, China Whampoa Home Made Noodles is easily one of Singapore’s most popular ban mian stall.

The signature bowl is the Home-Made Noodles with Prawns ($4, $5), but if you are lazy to pluck off the shells, there are choices of abalone clams, sliced fish, fish maw, and pig’s kidneys.

The hawkers make their noodles within the stall in little batches, with a range of delicious ingredients like fish slices, clams, abalone or prawns.

It is then added to the light and clear broth with mani cai to give it a tangible sweetness.

The stock here is cooked with low fire, using dried ikan bilis and soybeans instead of pork bones that would otherwise make the soup too oily.

I tried the Abalone Clams Hand Made You Mian ($4) and enjoyed how “qing” (light and sweet) the soup base was.

Egg lovers may be disappointed as it came without it, but I reckon that is about the style so that you can appreciate the soup better.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon 美芝路鱼头米粉
91 Whampoa Drive, #01-46 Whampoa Makan Place, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 9am – 2pm (Sun – Tues, Thurs – Fri), Closed Wed, Sat

Though this famous stall is named “Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon”, it is actually located at the morning market of Whampoa Food Centre (Whampoa Makan Place).

It has been listed in the Singapore Michelin Guide with a “Michelin Bib Gourmand“.

Long queue is a typical scene here, where they specialise in fish dishes, different soups, and sliced fish bee hoon.

Unlike other fried fish bee hoon with an overwhelming amount of evaporated milk in the soup, Beach Road’s Fried Fish Bee Hoon Soup ($4.50) comes in a flavourful fish stock that retains its original taste even with the addition of milk.

The added light creaminess isn’t overpowering and you can still enjoy the inherent fish-flavoured broth.

The battered fried fish is masterfully prepared and you’ll be impressed by how it’s slightly crisp outside yet soft inside. Beach Road Fish Head Bee Hoon (Whampoa Food Centre)

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Best Lu Mian In Town
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-19, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 8am – 2pm (Sat – Thurs), 8am – 3pm (Fri)

This is testament that a good stall name can keep people curious and customers coming.

So is this REALLY the “BEST Lu Mian In Town”?

While I don’t really think so (opps) – – perhaps the gravy could be less starchy and more flavourful, this is indeed a way that definitely catches every passerby’s attention. The other thing to beware of at this stall is the snaking long queues.

The stall only serves Lu Mian in $3 and $4 serving bowls. You will find the serving size quite generous with ample amounts of pork, fried fish, and even some crisp chicken pieces.

The braised pork slices were quite tender and delicious.

You can customize your bowl with the noodles of your choice, and addition of garlic, chili and vinegar to your taste.

With that said, there is another popular Lu Mian stall in the same food centre, called “Yuan Zi Wei”.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-27, Singapore 320091
Tel: +65 8400 2206
Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

This Halal stall is famous for their authentic ginger fried chicken rice, along with other traditional Singaporean delights. You can also order a variety of sides to go with the food to make it a complete meal.

Their regular serving of Ginger Fried Chicken Rice ($4) is enough for one person, but if you are feeling ambitious, you can get the whole chicken leg for $7.

The dish looks quite appetizing with crumbs poured over it and an indulgent portion size, and comes with a fragrant bowl of soup.

The chicken was deliciously crisp and has a tasty ginger flavour without being too greasy. Rice was also quite aromatic. Do also also add more chicken skin with your meal for $1.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

545 Whampoa Prawn Noodle
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-39, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 5:30am – 12:30pm (Tues – Sat), Closed Sun, Mon

The Whampoa Prawn Moodles stall is always swarming with customers, so the line can be intimidating at times.

There are both dry and soup versions of their famous prawn noodles (I prefer the dry), and you have the option to choose from different types of noodles as well.

The price of their signature Prawn Noodles start from $4 depending on your order and serving size.

What I liked about the dry Prawn Noodles was combination of the spicy chilli sauce, sweet ketcup, and mixture of fried garlic and shallots which added light crisp.

The soup version could have been more rich and punchy.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Hillview Steam Food 山景蒸米粉
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-10, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 5am – 11am (Mon – Sun)

There is also always a long queue here, but I am more indifferent towards this stall.

I guess part of the reason is due to its competitive pricing. $1 Bee Hoon? That is very affordable.

The stall serves up a selection Singaporean traditional breakfast treats such as Nasi Lemak ($2.40), Chee Cheong Fun ($1.50), Century Egg Porridge ($1.60), Peanut Porridge ($1.40) and Pork Ribs ($1.60).

The interesting thing is the bee hoon is first fried then steamed, so you get the soft, warm texture. You can also add chicken wings to it for a couple of extra bucks, with some kick from sambal chili.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Robert Mee Siam
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-43, Singapore 320091
Tel: +65 9838 8229
Opening Hours: 9am – 2:30pm (Sat, Sun, Tues, Wed), Closed Mon, Thurs, Fri

The Robert Mee Siam stall is quite economical, and a good option when you want to eat something delicious and filling on a budget.

Their signature dish is Mee Siam at $3, with additional egg or bee hoon at 50cents each.

At first glance, a regular serving of Mee Siam seems quite different than what you’d expect. Instead of the thick orange gravy, the colour looks on the paler side.

But once you dig into your meal, you will discover a hint of sweet and assam-sour taste from the gravy. This is not as rich as I would have loved, but a not-bad nostalgic tasting plate. The topping of chives added a nice crunch.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Deep Fried Carrot Cake
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-36, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 12pm (Mon – Sun)

The stall is named after a very famous hawker street – delicious and rich deep-fried carrot cakes sticks.

Yup, not the usual Chye Tow Kway in black or white, but oblong sticks.

I got 14 sticks of their old-school deep-fried carrot cake ($2). Each stick was fried to a golden crisp, and I could feel that distinct crunch with every bite I took.

The texture was amazing, very crispy on the outside and fresh and smooth from the inside. Have it as a snack to remember the good-old days.

 

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What To Dabao From Whampoa Food Centre

Bee Guan Coffee Shop
91 Whampoa Dr, #01-23, Singapore 320091
Opening Hours: 7am – 2pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

The uncle at this Bee Guan Coffee Shop stall must be one of the friendliest hawkers around, but he may not be all the time at the store – he is helping out other hawkers.

With a very happy go lucky attitude that instantly makes you smile, and he brews some truly amazing and one of a kind concoction to turn your day around.

The Orange Peel and Sour Plum Drink ($1.50) is the most famous drink at this stall, and I personally like it very much and find this drink such value for its money.

It is a combination of Taiwanese orange peel and sour plums.

You get two cups and are instructed to drink from the middle and top it up with ice water as you wish.

I loved the rich sour plums with a tart yet sweet and refreshing taste while I chewed on fried orange peel. Excellent drink for a hot day.

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Chey Sua Carrot Cake
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-30 Singapore 310127
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 1pm (Wed – Sun), Closed Mon, Tues

Sisters Grace and Shirley man the stall, staying true to how their parents have done the dish over the years.

The prices are still very reasonable at $2.50, $3, $4, and there is only a ‘white’ version, not the sweeter black kind. there may not be a line per se, but everyone around the stall are just waiting.

So after a 30-minutes wait (or more), the ‘chai tow kway’ looking like a pancake arrived.

Unlike some of the other variants, Chey Sua’s version was fried like rectangular blocks, crisp brown on the outside, spread with a thin layer of chilli, looking thinner and flatter than usual.

Beneath the outer layer contains soft, small pieces, and I liked the texture which was moist and soft (unlike factory-made ones which have a certain firmness). Though some may find this version very oily.

There was something nostalgic about this, like the Carrot Cake of my growing up years. Chey Sua Carrot Cake (Toa Payoh Lor 1)

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-27 Singapore 310127
Tel: +65 9671 7071
Opening Hours: 8am – 2:30pm (Wed – Sun), Closed Mon, Tues

Operating since 1968, Come Daily 天天来炒福建虾面 is one of the popular stalls at Toa Payoh Lor 1 that serve up Fried Hokkien Mee.

If you come during peak-hour weekends, the waiting time can be from 45 minutes to an hour or more. However, you will be given a buzzer so you can spend the time eating at other stalls. (Tip: You can also make a call +65 9671 7071 to pre-order.)

Their Hokkien Prawn Mee is fried with a combination of rice noodles and egg noodles with prawns as the main ingredient, topped with bits of pork crackling.

It is worth nothing the fresh pork lard is cooked every day, as some people really go after this.

I remember that in the past, the texture was a lot ‘creamier’ and stickier, while the current plate seems to be soupier / wetter, and could do with slightly more wok-hei

At least the noodles itself is infused with the prawn and pork broth, imparting a rich and mildly-sweet flavour. Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (Toa Payoh)

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Teochew Handmade Pau 朝洲自制包点有限公司
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-02 Singapore 310127
Tel: +65 6254 2053
Opening Hours: 6am – 2pm (Tue – Sat), 6am – 12pm (Sun), Closed Mon

Teochew Handmade Pau 朝洲自制包点有限公司 at Toa Payoh Lor 1 Food Centre serves up small-sized dim sum items, and is relatively popular with residents around the area.

This stall popular for breakfast has been selling since 1993, and one of the few stalls in Singapore that still sells pau made by hand.

2nd generation hawker, Richard, has adapted his father’s Teochew-style pau recipe with leaner pork to cater to younger, health-conscious diners.

For the Char Siew Bao ($0.80), they grill their own char siew in the central kitchen before mincing to fully absorb the sauce.

With a 50:50 dough-to-filling ratio, the pau skin is delicate and puffs to a nice, smooth finish. Caster sugar is used to prevent it from being dimpled, while lard oil is added to the dough for added flavour.

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Lao Shen Ji Si Mian 老沈鸡丝面
127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, #02-01 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre, Singapore 310127
Opening Hours: 7am – 1:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Lao Shen Ji Si Mian has been around for more than 30 years, and originated from Hougang. There is no English menu per se, so be clear about what you are ordering.

The 3 options are Shredded Chicken with Fishball Noodles ($3), Shredded Chicken with Dish Dumpling Noodles ($4), and Fishball with Fish Dumpling Noodles ($5). Additional noodles cost 50 cents more.

A standard order of the Chicken Dried Noodles comes with a bowl of dry pale yellow hand-made noodles, springy in texture and very QQ.

This is topped with finely shredded chicken that was soft and not overcooked – though slightly to the dry side, some small pieces of braised mushrooms, pork lard, and chopped spring onions.

The overall flavour is best complemented with a drizzle of their chili vinegar.

 

[Baimi]

The deep fried carrot cake, I get mine at Geylang East Central HC, Chai Chee carrot cake, I only knew one more at Bedok North Blk. 216 HC.
Used to be $2 for 12 pcs, now only 10 pcs.

 

[jw5]

The deep fried carrot cake, I get mine at Geylang East Central HC, Chai Chee carrot cake, I only knew one more at Bedok North Blk. 216 HC.
Used to be $2 for 12 pcs, now only 10 pcs.

Thanks for the recommendations.

 

[jw5]

What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Congee 88
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-29 Singapore 310127
Tel: +65 9475 2678
Opening Hours: 7am – 3pm (Tues – Sat), 7am – 2pm (Sun)

88 粥品 (88 Zhou Pin) at Toa Payoh serves up a familiar yummilious taste of Hong Kong styled congee, the quality kind that you would find along the roads of Nathan Lane. On a fine breakfast outing, the single bowl relieved my cravings for Kowloon street food.

What’s Congee without the good old familiar youtiao? The dough stick was freshly deep-fried on the spot and served one long stick on top of the bowl in its entirety.

Some of the recommended Congee included the Meat Ball & Century Egg, Prawn Ball and Meat Ball & Intestine Congee where the meatballs were home-made with a secret recipe.

If you wonder why you could get hotel quality food in a hawker centre, that was because Chef Au worked in Westin Hotel, Raffles Hotel and Hong Kong’s Shangri-La before he moved up to set up his own stall.

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Deanna’s Kitchen
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-25 Singapore 310127
Tel: +65 96675500
Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm (Tues -Sun), Closed Mon

Deanna’s Kitchen is one of the few places that serve up “authentic Halal Prawn noodles”. (Though I know of Muslims who do not eat prawns.)

This is a family stall that has wholesome, homemade flavors in their food at quite affordable pricing. The owner’s greatest fan is said to be her mother-in-law and family who encouraged her to open up this stall.

Their regular Prawn Mee is perpetually sold out (LOL), so go for the other options such as Big Prawn Mee ($7), Prawn Noodles with Clams ($6.50) and Prawn Noodle with Crayfish ($12.50).

There is also a mega $39 “Seafood Platter” version, but you need to gather a squad to finish this.

The secret lies in the use of fresh prawn shells and other seafood items to heighten the taste and richness of broth – which I think works quite well.

The only thing is that the prawn shells were hard to remove, so do prepare some wet tissues.

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Uggli Muffins
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-34 Singapore 310127
Tel: +65 9877 9020
Opening Hours: 9:30am – 3:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon

Parked under the signage of “Bliss Haven Restaurant”, Uggli Muffins may have gotten some social media attention recently, but they have been around since 2011.

The founders created a recipe and a unique style of baking that resulted muffins having a crusty and caramelised top, all coming with irregular shapes.

Each muffin is sold at $1.20, with flavours of Chocolate, Blueberry, Oreo Cookies, Raisin & Orange Peel, Cranberry, Walnuts, Chocolate Fudge, to even Shiitake Mushrooms & Herbs.

Delivery available at $10, with all the delivery fee going to the rider.

 

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What To Dabao From Toa Payoh West (Lor 1) Food Centre

Pure Soya Bean 纯香豆浆
127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lor 1 #02-28 Singapore 310127
Tel: +65 8868 6681
Opening Hours: 7am – 2pm (Tues – Sat), 7am – 3pm (Sun), Closed Mon

There are two popular soya bean stalls at this food centre – Teck Hwa and Pure Soya Bean.

Pure Soya Bean helmed by young hawkers makes Soya Bean Milk and Tau Hway fresh using top grade Non-GMO Canadian soy beans.

What you get is a smooth and slighty creamy tasting cup of Soya Milk ($1.20) with that distinct ‘beany’ taste. You can also opt for more fanciful flavours such as Bandung Soya Milk, Soya Milk with Red Bean, Soya Milk with Pearl, and even Soya Milk with Gula Melaka.

The Tau Hway is done the traditional way (ie as contrasted to say Lao Ban’s). I ordered less sugar (shao tang) which turned up to be the right amount of sweetness for me.

Additional toppings were generous, with options such as lightly sweetened red bean, soft lotus seeds, sea coconut, attap seeds, longan and gingko nuts. No wonder the long queue.

 

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What To Dabao From Tanjong Pagar Food Centre

Rong Xing Yong Tau Fu
#02-04
Opening Hours: 7am – 2.30pm (Tues – Sat), Closed Sun, Mon

Hakka Style Yong Tau Fu with No-Added MSG
A piece goes for 70 cents here, with a minimum order of $3.50.

The best part of this dish here would be the soup with umami, cooked with soya beans for that light sweetness. In fact, you would find quite a number of soft soya beans within the soup which I enjoyed.

If you are undecided at what pieces to choose from, the all-time favourite includes the meat balls (both deep-fried and soup versions – they are quite bouncy and juicy) and fried tau-kee.

Another winning aspect is the mixture of sweet dark sauce and chilli – added with dried shrimps.

Note: A family member also opened a Rong Xing Hakka Yong Tau Fu located at the Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre. Rong Xing Yong Tau Fu (Tanjong Pagar Food Centre)