As an Eastie myself, the West is not an area I’d frequently visit. Recently, though, on my hunt for more food places to check out, I realised that Bukit Panjang in the West has plenty of delicious grub to offer. This motivated me to put together this list of 12 Bukit Panjang food gems to check out if you’re in the area!
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If there’s one dish I can never get tired of, it’s beef noodles. One restaurant that serves up an exceptional bowl of this dish is Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles. Like its name suggests, this restaurant specialises in Lanzhou ramen, characterised by hand-pulled noodles made from scratch. Best of all, this restaurant is also halal-certified!
Come for the Signature Beef Noodles ($12.90++), which features chewy noodles and tender slices of beef in a flavourful beef broth. You also get to choose the type of noodle thickness with options such as Normal, Thick, Triangle, and Flat. For those who love a spicy kick, there’s the Mala Spicy Beef Noodles ($12.90++) as well.
Read our full review of Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles!
Address: 17 Petir Road, #01-05/06, Hillion Mall, Singapore 678278
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9765 6266
Website
Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles is a halal-certified eatery.
Next on the list is Shi Hui Yuan, a hawker stall known for their Michelin-approved hor fun. Fans of this eatery will be glad to know that they’ve recently opened their fourth outlet at the new Senja Hawker Centre.
We recommend going for the Blissful Set ($7.80), an all-in-one plate of hor fun comprising roasted duck meat, chicken, spare ribs, half a braised egg, mushrooms and bok choy in a savoury and collagen-rich gravy. If you prefer sticking to just one type of meat, go for the Braised Chicken Hor Fun ($5.40), where you’ll score yourself plenty of chopped chicken breast atop silky and springy hor fun noodles.
Read our full review of Shi Hui Yuan!
Address: 2 Senja Close, #02-12, Senja Hawker Centre, Singapore 677632
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 10am to 8pm
Website | Full list of outlets
Shi Hui Yian is not a halal-certified eatery
I’m sure those staying in Bukit Panjang will agree that the crowning jewel of this area is the ke kou mian from Hai Xian Zhu Zhou. Despite selling just noodles and porridge, the stall attracts throngs of people looking to fill their tummies with the hearty fare. Popular items include Pork Koka Noodles ($4) and Tom Yum Koka Noodles ($4.50). The bowls of noodles come intensely flavoured, with generous portions of vegetables, pork, minced meat, and large slices of pig’s liver.
Check out our full review of Hai Xian Zhu Zhou!
Address: 163A Gangsa Road, #01-01, Choh Dee Place, Singapore 671163
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Sun 6am to 3pm
Hai Xian Zhu Zhou is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @fernmentedyeast
Ga-Hock Eating House is a spot for old-school zi char. Their Fish Head Curry has been touted as one of the better ones around too. If you’re interested, the dish goes by seasonal prices, so you have to check with the staff upon order. This signature dish is scattered with fried beancurd skin atop the rich and thick gravy. Another must-try dish would be their Sambal Sotong ($12), which features sweet squid stir-fried with potent sambal chilli.
Address: 794 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678133
Opening hours: Daily 4pm to 9:30pm
Tel: 6314 5725
Website
Ga-Hock Eating House is not a halal-certified eatery.
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The lor mee from Zai Lai has more than the usual variety of ingredients added on top of each bowl. At $2.90, you get ngoh hiang, pork slices, fish nugget, egg, and even wonton along with a substantial amount of noodles. If that’s not enough, there’s also a $4 option, which features a bigger portion of ingredients. The gravy is also thick and chock-full of flavour, enough to give you a good start to your morning.
Address: 2 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, #01-09, Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre, Singapore 679947
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 2:30pm
Zai Lai is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @jhaddict
Bingsu makes for the best after-dinner indulgence, but it can get slightly expensive to constantly indulge in it. Here’s a hidden gem found at Hillon Mall’s Kopitiam: Gangnam Bingsu, where bingsu prices start at just $5.90 for their regular-sized bowls! Green tea lovers can go for their Matcha Bingsu ($8.90), while mochi lovers can get the classic Injeolmi Bingsu ($5.90). The shaved ice here is milky and comes flaky instead of finely powdered.
Address: 17 Petir Road, #02-15/20, Hillion Mall Kopitiam, Singapore 678278
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Gangnam Bingsu is not a halal-certified eatery.
A stone’s throw away from Bukit Panjang MRT Station is Markozar. Their dessert pancakes star crisp edges and a fluffy texture that make each bite incredibly satisfying. With tasty ingredients such as cheese, chocolate, and condensed milk, each martabak is a sinful treat.
Dig into the OG Original ($6.80), or indulge in their fancier flavours such as the Nutella Falls ($6.50) and Cream Corn ($6.80). Their cheese goreng pisang range is also worth a shot, with exciting flavours such as Matcha Banana Cheese ($5.80) and Ferrero Banana Cheese ($5.80)!
Check out our full review of Markozar!
Address: 160 Teck Whye Lane, Singapore 680160
Opening hours: Daily 12:30pm to 9:30pm
Website | Full list of outlets
Markozar is a Muslim-owned eatery.
Image credit: @joanfkk
If you’re a fan of Taiwanese food, be sure to give the affordable BP Braised Meat Rice a shot. Their most popular item is the Braised Pork Knuckle Set ($3.80). A bowl of this includes braised pork knuckles, tofu and egg atop white rice. Each piece of meat is said to be tender and chewy, complementing the thick and savoury sauce. The tofu chunks are also fried before being braised, enhancing the mouthfeel of each bite.
Address: 259 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, #01-25, Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre and Market, Singapore 671259
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
Another gem located in Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre is Project Penyek, a hawker stall well known for its tasty ayam penyet and ikan penyet, AKA smashed fried fish. While most diners come for the standard sized portions of ayam and ikan penyet, the star of the show has to be the XXL fried Seafood Platter ($88). This ginormous sharing platter feeds about four to five people, and comprises an array of fried seafood such as flower crabs, prawns, squid, and black pomfret. Each tray also comes with rice, vegetables, house-made sambal, and sambal kecap.
Read our full review of Project Penyek!
Address: 259 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, #01-25, Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre and Market, Singapore 671259
Tel: 8689 3747
Website
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
Project Penyek is a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @ooey.gooeyfoodtreks
If you’re in the mood for Korean food, Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant is the place to be. On top of your usual Korean fare such as Bibimbap ($12.90++) and Jjajangmyeon ($12.90++), this restaurant offers a Korean dish that you might not see as often: kal-guksu, AKA Korean knife-cut noodles.
Their Crispy Samgyeopsal Kkal Guksu with Pork Bone Broth ($14.90++) also comes highly recommended, with juicy slices of pork belly, scallions, seaweed, and chewy noodles in a rich pork bone broth.
Address: 1 Jelebu Road, #03-10A, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Singapore 677743
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8892 6047
Website
Ajumma’s Korean Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
Bread lovers, this one’s for you: The Hainan Story Bakery in Hillion Mall. Here, you’ll find a unique range of buns with different fillings and toppings.
For something filing and substantial, go for the Classic Big Buns range, which will set you back $3.80 each. Flavours include the Bak Kwa Pork Floss Bun, Hainanese Classic Curry Chicken Polo Bun, and Hainanese Classic Curry Chicken Bun. Alternatively, the Mini Buns range features sweeter flavours such as the Hainanese Kopi Nutella Crispy Bun ($1.90) and Ondeh Coconut Pandan Crispy Crust Bun.
Address: 17 Petir Road, #01-15/16, Hillion Mall, Singapore 678278
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 9pm
Tel: 6970 8191
Website
Hainan Story is not a halal-certified eatery.
Following their latest opening at Fernvale Hawker Centre, Amoy Street Lor Mee another new outlet located at Senja Hawker Centre. A hearty bowl of lor mee here sets you back $3.20, and it includes yellow noodles, braised pork belly, and fried fish in a thick, garlicky gravy. If that’s not enough, the stall has also got a Jumbo Meal at $5.50, and it has extra toppings and a ramen egg to top it off. If you’d like, you can get additional ingredients such as Dory Fish Nuggets and Crispy Prawn Rolls at an additional $2.
Read our guide to Fernvale Hawker Centre!
Address: 2 Senja Close, #02-01, Senja Hawker Centre, Singapore 677632
Opening hours: TBC
Amoy Street Lor Mee is not a halal-certified eatery
Folks of Bukit Panjang are definitely blessed. Not only do they have an ample amount of good food in the area, they also have a complete transportation network of MRT, LRT, and buses to bring them there. For more good eats, check out our Hillview and Beauty World food guide!
Feature image adapted from @ajummasg.
This post was originally written on 30 August 2018.
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