Alexandra Village Food Centre guide
Tucked between an industrial estate and IKEA Alexandra, Alexandra Village Food Centre boasts a dizzying array of 80 hawker stalls. After a recent 3-month hiatus, the hawker centre reopened on 1 July 2025, with a revamped look and newly-furnished tables and chairs. We are happy to report that the old favourites here are back, including the famous claypot laksa and xiao long bao. Read on to find out the 10 best stalls at Alexandra Village Food Centre.
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1. Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Laksa
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Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Laksa has made a name for itself selling Claypot Laksa (from $6). Not only has it been one of Singaporeans’ go-to laksa places for years, but it was also awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2017. The laksa has a spicy, lemak gravy that stays warm throughout your meal and retains its spiciness because of the claypot it is served in. The claypot option is only available on weekdays, but you can always opt to have their laksa in a normal bowl from $5.50.
Read our Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Laksa review.Â
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Unit no: #01-75
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Sat 9am to 3pm
Tel: 9088 9203
Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Laksa is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao
Appearing on the Michelin Guide since 2024, Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao is a crowd favourite. It’s no surprise that the snaking queue is for their Xiao Long Bao ($6 for six pieces). But in addition to that, their Szechuan Spicy Wanton ($6.50 for ten pieces) is also highly raved about. The plate of wanton comes drenched in a pool of spicy vinegar sauce, and is topped with even more chilli. However, the heat is not too overpowering, and balances out the sweetness of the dumplings.
Read our Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao review.
Unit no: #01-56
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 10am to 8pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 8pm
Tel: 9737 9936
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Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. Old Punggol Satay
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Satay is one of my personal hawker food favourites, and few do it as well as Old Punggol Satay. They serve up Chicken, Mutton, and Pork Satay at $0.80 per stick, which all come with a nice smoky char and sweet finish. They also sell a fatty Pork Belly Satay at $1.60 per stick, which is tender, juicy, and flavourful. Don’t forget to order the Ketupat ($0.80), which features fragrant rice wrapped in a pandan leaf cube.Â
Unit no: #01-52
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 4pm to 8.30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 8.30pm
Tel: 9733 4237
Old Punggol Satay is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Dover Road Kai Kee Wanton Noodle
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Wonton mee is without a doubt one of Singaporeans’ most-loved comfort foods, and those from Dover Road Kai Kee Wanton Noodle. You will be hard pressed to find Wanton Mee (from $3.50) priced lower than theirs anywhere else. Slippery wanton skins filled with well-flavoured minced meat, char siew with the just right amount of charred bits, and springy noodles coated in chilli, oil, and vinegar make for a near-perfect bowl of noodles. Do take note that they only accept cash payments!
Unit no: #01-09
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 7am to 3pm
Dover Road Kai Kee Wanton Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood
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Serving up delicious zi char style dishes, Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood packs a menu of classic offerings such as Sambal Sotong ($16), Salted Egg Pork Ribs ($16), and Shrimp Pasta Fried Chicken (from $16). A crowd favourite here is their Sambal Stingray, which has a seasonal price. The dish features thick, fleshy stingray coated in their intense sambal belachan, one that keeps people coming back over the years.
Unit no: #01-04
Opening hours: Daily 3pm to 9.45pm
Tel: 9247 2018
Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Mr Avocado Exotic Fruit Juice
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Mr Avocado was the first stall selling Avocado Juice (from $3.50) at Alexandra Food Village. It rose in popularity very quickly, and other stalls selling the same drink started popping up left, right and centre. Not only did Mr Avocado popularise the drink, but he also brought Alexandra Village Food Centre into the limelight too. While there are at least 4 stalls in the food centre serving avocado juice, nothing beats trying the original.Â
Made from a blend of creamy avocado, milk, and gula melaka, this juice is thick, much like a milkshake, and many still swear by Mr Avocado over the rest. The only way to see if it really does live up to its hype is to try it for yourself!
Unit no: #01-19
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am to 9:30pm, Mon 11:30am to 9:30pm
Mr Avocado is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Seng Heng Carrot Cake
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Whether you prefer black or white chai tow kway, Seng Heng Carrot Cake does a pretty good rendition of both. Their house-made kueh is moist and fluffy, with a good ratio of egg to radish cake. It’s not too greasy and comes with chilli that has just the right amount of kick. Their White Carrot Cake (from $3) is more popular, but if you prefer the black version, their sweet sauce nicely complements the dish as well.Â
Unit no: #01-24
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 5pm to 8.30pm, Fri 5pm to 8.30pm
Seng Heng Carrot Cake is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Lau Phua Chay Authentic Roasted Delicacies
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If you’re in the mood for roast meats, Lau Phua Chay Authentic Roasted Delicacies has got you covered. Whether it be the Duck Rice, Roast Pork Rice, or Char Siew Rice (all from $4), the succulent meats make for a comforting plate of rice. Pour some chilli over and slurp up the accompanying soup for a satisfying meal. Do tell the auntie if you don’t want extra ingredients such as egg added to your order though, as she tends to automatically do so.Â
Unit no: #01-20
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 7pm
Tel: 9663 6862
Lau Phua Chay Authentic Roasted Delicacies is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Tiong Bahru Lien Fa Shui Jing Pau
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Listed on the Michelin Guide, Tiong Bahru Lien Fa Shui Jing Pau makes their Crystal Dumplings (from $1.10) fresh daily, with fillings such as yam, red beans, turnips, and vegetables. They go so well with the store’s homemade chilli sauce, packing a sweet yet spicy kick. It is recommended to order the dumplings at least an hour before collection, as they make their dumplings in batches hourly—so maybe grab lunch first before picking them up!Â
Unit no: #01-10
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 8:30am to 2pm
Tel: 6274 5561
Tiong Bahru Lien Fa Shui Jing Pau is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. New Market Teochew Duck Rice
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Despite selling an array of braised food, the main thing patrons keep coming back for at New Market Teochew Duck Rice is, unsurprisingly, their Duck Rice (from $5.50). A runny gravy drenches their tender braised duck meat, which is sliced thinly to allow the flavour of the gravy to be fully absorbed. As important as the duck meat and sauce is the accompanying chilli sauce, which this stall has nailed, with an addictive mixture of chilli, garlic, vinegar, and lime that is sweet, tangy and oh-so-spicy.Â
Unit no: #01-84
Opening hours: Sat-Wed 11.30am to 4pm
Tel: 9384 0959
New Market Teochew Duck Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.
What to eat at Alexandra Village Food Centre
If you want an alternative to the food at IKEA, or want a change from what’s offered at Queensway Shopping Centre, try giving some of these stalls at Alexandra Village Food Centre a shot. For more recommendations in the area, check out our food guide for Alexandra Central Mall, located opposite the hawker centre, or the nearby ABC Brickworks Food Centre.Â
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