East Coast Lagoon Food Village guide
East Coast Lagoon Food Village is the place to eat at after a long day at East Coast Park. All that cycling, jogging, and just general merry-making is bound to work up a mammoth appetite.
To help you make up your mind on what to eat out of all the choices there, here is a list of the best East Coast Lagoon Food Village stalls so you’ll know what to get the next time you’re there.
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1. Lagoon Famous Carrot Cake
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If you can never decide which to get, Lagoon Famous Carrot Cake offers the best of both worlds with their Black & White Carrot Cake (from $7). This fragrant dish is fried to order, and fragrant with wok hei.
They’re generous with the egg, and chye poh. It even comes with chunks of prawn, too! Besides the carrot cake, they also sell Best of the Best Popiah ($2.40), which was awarded the title in the City Hawker Food Hunt 2015.
Unit number: #01-40
Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 12pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 10pm
Lagoon Famous Carrot Cake is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard
2. Stingray Forever BBQ Seafood
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Check out Stingray Forever BBQ Seafood for Hottest Stingray ($18) that will not disappoint. Wrapped in banana leaf and barbecued, the flesh retains its moisture for a succulent, tender bite.
Their sambal is a must-try, and the cincalok (fermented shrimp) dip gives it that final punchy kick. To go along with your stingray, have some Sambal La La ($13), Gong Gong ($13), and BBQ Sea Prawns ($16).
Unit number: #01-43
Opening hours: Sun-Tue 4:30pm to 11:30pm
Tel: 6245 2828
Website
Stingray Forever BBQ Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
3. Haron Satay 55
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Whenever I’m here, I can never give Haron Satay 55 a miss. You can choose to get chicken, beef, or mutton satay ($1 per stick) here.
They’re all grilled over charcoal, so you’re definitely going to get that charred, smoky finish. Dip each stick into the accompanying peanut sauce, and refresh your palate with the cut vegetables!
Unit number: #01-55
Opening hours: Wed, Sun 3pm to 8pm, Thurs 2pm to 8pm, Fri-Sat 3pm to 9pm
Tel: 6441 0495
Website
Haron Satay 55 is a Muslim-owned eatery.
4. Zuo Ji Duck Rice
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Zuo Ji Duck Rice is one of the most famous duck rice stalls in Singapore. It also goes by Cheok Kee, but is not to be confused with Cheok Kee Duck Rice at Geylang Bahru. A plate of Braised Duck Rice, or a bowl of Braised Duck Porridge, is priced from $4.50 here.
You’ll get a generous portion of deboned duck, drenched in thick, gooey gravy, along with flavoured rice, or plain porridge with gravy. There are two different chillis: a watery, bright red one that’s sharp and piquant, and a thick, dark red sambal.
Unit number: #01-29
Opening hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 10am to 5:30pm, Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sun 9:30am to 7:30pm
Tel: 6445 4222
Website
Zuo Ji Duck Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Choon Hiang
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There are just four items on the menu at Choon Hiang: Char Kway Teow (from $4), Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (from $4), Fried Rice (from $4), and Mee Goreng (from $5). Their Char Kway Teow was named one of the top 10 in Singapore back in 2008.
The stall is now run by the owner’s daughter, making her the second-generation hawker of this stall, which has been around for more than 40 years.
Unit number: #01-46
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10:30pm
Website
Choon Hiang is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
6. Ah Hwee BBQ Chicken
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Ah Hwee BBQ Chicken has been barbecuing chicken since 1979. Their Charcoal BBQ Wings go for $1.40 each, and are served fresh off the grill.
If you’d prefer, they also have a whole Spring Chicken ($9) that goes into the same marinade as the wings. They’re slightly sticky and lightly sweet, with a crisp skin that is accentuated with a squeeze of lime, and the bright chilli dip.
Unit number: #01-14
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 3pm to 10pm
Tel: 9837 5172
Website
Ah Hwee BBQ Chicken is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Han Jia Bak Kut Teh Pork Leg
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Head over to Han Jia Bak Kut Teh Pork Leg for a bowl of piping hot Bak Kut Teh ($6.50). Each portion comes with three pieces of ribs in a bowl of peppery white soup. The meat is fork-tender and juicy, but not to the point where it falls off the bone.
They are also known for their Braised Pork Trotters ($6.90) that are braised till the skin is gelatinous and sticky. If you’re undecided between the peppery or herbal BKT, Han Jia Bak Kut Teh Pork Leg’s version is the neutral ground in between the two.
Unit number: #01-42
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 8pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 8pm
Tel: 6242 9808
Website
Han Jia Bak Kut Teh Pork Leg is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Song Kee Fried Oyster
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Song Kee Fried Oyster comes highly recommended, having made it onto the Michelin guide for its oyster omelette, also known as orh luak, or orh jian. Take your pick from Oyster Egg (from $7) or Fried Oyster (from $5).
The former is fried without starch, and is called orh neng in Hokkien, if you weren’t aware. Whether you order orh luak, or orh jian, you’ll be getting the starched version, which gives the dish its signature crusty bits.
Unit number: #01-15
Opening hours: Thurs-Mon 4:30pm to 9pm
Song Kee Fried Oyster is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Hwa Kee BBQ Pork Noodle
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Hwa Kee BBQ Pork Noodle is known for their char siew, and the Wanton Noodle (from $5) here is served blanketed in their sticky sweet char siew sauce. The different sizes don’t get you more noodles, but more char siew instead.
Unit number: #01-45
Opening hours: Mon-Tue, Thurs-Sat 5pm to 12am, Sun 12pm to 12am
Tel: 6445 3372
Hwa Kee BBQ Pork Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Lagoon Leng Kee Beef Kway Teow
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Lagoon Leng Kee Beef Kway Teow stands out from other beef noodle soup stalls with its Teochew-style rendition of the dish. It’s clean tasting, with a broth that’s primarily made with beef bones that have been simmered with ginger, salt, and gula melaka. Each bowl is cooked to order, and comes in $6, $8, and $10 portions.
Unit number: #01-33
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 4pm to 8:30pm
Lagoon Leng Kee Beef Kway Teow is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Ahmad Spring
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Originally operating in Geylang Serai since 1970, Ahmad Spring has since moved to East Coast Lagoon Food Village. They specialise in freshly barbecued Chicken Wings ($1.60 each) and succulent sticks of Satay ($0.90 each). For the same price, you can take your pick between chicken, mutton, and beef skewers.
Those with a taste for offal will be pleased to know that this Muslim-owned stall also has Tripe and Beef Liver skewers on the menu, both priced at $0.90 each.
Unit number: #01-58
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 4pm to 11pm
Tel: 9018 2706
Website
Ahmad Spring is a Muslim-owned eatery.
12. BBQ Seafood Kitchen
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Besides standard zi char-style seafood offerings, BBQ Seafood Kitchen whips up a mean plate of seafood bee hoon. You can get it in the form of Fried Seafood Bee Hoon (from $8), which packs a strong wok hei aroma, or a saucy White Bee Hoon (from $10).
Both dishes come with succulent morsels of prawns, squid, and clams, but the latter comes with a tasty gravy and generous golden nuggets of fried lard.
Unit number: #01-04
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 2pm to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10:30pm, Sat 1pm to 10:30pm, Sun 1pm to 10pm
Tel: 8840 4590
Website
BBQ Seafood Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Geylang 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee
So-named because it was formerly situated in Geylang Lorong 29, Geylang 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee has an outlet at East Coast Lagoon Food Village on top of another East Coast coffeeshop branch.
Get a plate of Hokkien Prawn Noodles from $6, with five portion sizes available, all the way up to $25 for an XXL plate that’s enough to share with the fam. You can also add Oysters to your prawn mee from $3 to get briney little bursts of flavour.
Unit number: #01-32
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 4pm to 9pm
Tel: 8767 9314
Geylang 29 Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Porridge
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Yup, you read that right. This stall name is simply Porridge, and the Chinese name and logo are just the character 粥 (zhōu). Their menu has a range of toppings to enjoy with their thick congee-style Porridge (from $5). These include shredded chicken, century egg, minced pork, fish slices, and cuttlefish.
For a refreshing side, try out their fresh chopped Salads (from $10). Chopped lettuce and cabbage plus shredded carrots are tossed in a savoury and slightly tangy dressing, topped with spring onions and your choice of chicken, fish, or cuttlefish.
Unit number: #01-39
Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 7pm to 10:30pm, Sun 7am to 12pm, 7pm to 10:30pm
Porridge is not a halal-certified eatery.
15. Oleh Oleh Bandung
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For some Malay comfort food, hit up Oleh Oleh Bandung. They serve dishes like Mee Rebus, Mee Hoon Soto, Nasi Lemak, and Nasi Ayam, all at a flat rate of $4 each. You can also order some Gado-Gado ($5) to share, and you know they’re serious about their peanut sauce because the stall also sells satay.
If you’re swinging by on Saturday or Sunday, you’ll get to taste their weekend-exclusive dishes: Mee Siam and Lontong, $4 each.
Unit number: #01-50
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 4:30pm to10:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 10:30pm
Tel: 6441 1654
Oleh Oleh Bandung is a Muslim-owned eatery.
What to eat at East Coast Lagoon Food Village
East Coast Lagoon Food Village has been nicknamed the “Newton Food Centre of the East”, with its myriad of options and similar layout—this beachfront gem has a lovely ocean breeze to boot. For maximum island gyal/boi vibes, make sure to also get some fresh coconut juice from one of the drink stalls.
Address: 1220 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468960
Nearest MRT Station: Bedok MRT Station
Feature image adapted from @tame_bunny, @dktan, @jamietan04, @joycet.bell, @hhteong, @yumyumdotsg
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