Situated opposite the now closed Golden Mile Tower Complex, which many people flocked to for cheap Thai food, Golden Mile Food Centre was sometimes overlooked by people looking for good food in the area. A shame really, considering how much yummy grub the place offers. This listicle serves as a guide to some of the best stalls in the hawker centre.
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One of the stalls here that draws long queues daily is Chung Cheng Chilli Prawn Noodles, and it’s not surprising why. Known for their house-made signature chilli sauce, the uncle preparing their Chilli Mee (from $4.50) shows no mercy as he adds spoonful after spoonful of the piquant sauce into the noodles. Each bowl comes with pieces of pork ribs, prawns, taupok, fishcake as well as a hard-boiled egg. Remember to mix it all up so that you don’t eat the chilli by itself!
Read our Chung Cheng Chilli Prawn Noodles review.
Unit number: #01-59
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 10am to 3pm
Chung Cheng Chilli Prawn Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @mapazzion
Nothing screams comfort food more than a bowl of dry beef noodles from Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodles. Drenched in a thick gooey gravy, their Dry Sliced Beef Noodles ($5) comes with a handful of springy rice noodles and a generous amount of pinkish beef slices. They have the soup version as well, if you prefer something lighter on the palate. For a greater variety of textures in your bowl, get the Beef and Beef Ball Noodles ($6) for a combination of tender beef slices and chewy beef balls.
Unit number: #01-89
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 11:30am to 7:30pm
Kheng Fatt Hainanese Beef Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.
Run by two young brothers, YouFu Hokkien Mee makes quite the case for the chops that our next-gen hawkers possess. The noodles are cooked in a broth that is boiled for at least eight hours, and stir-fried to infuse it with a rich wok hei. You can choose between thick or thin bee hoon mee, or a mix of both, to be on your aromatic and moreish plate of noodles. Prices start from $6, but regardless of which size you get, the portions are said to be quite generous.
Read our YouFu Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle review.
Unit number: #01-57
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 10:30am to 9pm
YouFu Hokkien Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Calling all Peranakan food lovers, Charlie’s Peranakan Food is where to go for simple and classic dishes. Everything at Charlie’s Peranakan Food is made from scratch in-house, according to the recipes passed down through Charlie’s mother. Be sure to try dishes such as Ayam Buah Keluak ($13), Ayam Rendang ($8), and Buah Keluak Tulang Babi ($13) for a taste of some perennial Peranakan classics done right.
Read our Charlie’s Peranakan Food coverage.
Unit number: #B1-30
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 7:30pm
Tel: 9789 6304
Charlie’s Peranakan Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
Run by the ex-founders of popular Western food joint, Burgs by Project Warung, Ashes Burnnit sells affordable burgers in Golden Mile Food Centre. Their burgers start from $7.90, with the Ashes Classic Cheeseburger being the go-to option. Served with a striking charcoal bun, the burger patties are smashed on the grill for an extra charred crust. Each order comes served with thick-cut fries too. The stall also has unique charcoal roti john, such as the Cheesy Steak ($11), a mammoth of a burger filled with charred beef short rib, omelette, smoked cheese, and more.
Read our Ashes Burnnit review.
Unit number: #B1-24
Opening hours: Daily, 11:30am to 8:30pm
Tel: 9843 0071
Website
Ashes Burnnit is a Muslim-owned eatery.
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Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is helmed by an old couple, where the uncle will fry each batch of Hokkien Mee ($5) with care. The classic mix of wok hei-filled yellow noodles and bee hoon is left to simmer in a seafood stock, leaving a natural sweetness on the dish. The wok hei here is the stall’s claim to fame—fans have noted how much aroma and flavour it adds to the dish. Don’t miss out on their sambal chilli, too, which is said to be wonderfully spicy, tangy, and fragrant.
Unit number: #B1-34
Opening hours: Mon 10am to 3pm, Thurs-Tue 10am to 5pm
Tel: 6294 6798
Hainan Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Mr Baguette is the only place in Singapore that sells lava baguettes. Despite the glorious molten fillings, the baguette still had a good crisp on the outside. One of the must-tries here would be their Hazelnut Lava. Packed with a rich hazelnut chocolate filling, this is one for all with a sweet tooth! My personal favourite would be their savoury baguette, Carbonara Bowl. It is packed with macaroni, ham, and cheese. Prices start at $5 for a box of two.
Read our Mr Baguette review.
Unit number: #B1-51
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12pm to 4:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 6pm
Tel: 9184 1257
Website
Mr Baguette is not a halal-certified eatery.
To tang yuan lovers, 75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup is definitely not a new name. Since they started business in 1947, they have been famous for old-school tang yuan that come with explosive fillings. While their Peanut Soup is their best-seller, do try their Longan Soup, Ginger Soup, and Almond Soup as well. Each bowl of their dessert comes with four pieces of glutinous rice balls, with fillings such as peanut, sesame, and red bean to choose from. A bowl of tang yuan starts from $2.20, with a minimum of three pieces per order.
Read our 75 Ah Balling review!
Unit number: #01-75
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 8:15pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 8:15pm
Website
75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup is not a halal-certified eatery.
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To cap off any meal at Golden Mile Food Centre, especially those on a hot, sultry day, be sure to drop by Zhao An Granny Grass Jelly for a bowl of ice cold Grass Jelly (from $2)! Served in a traditional porcelain bowl and with a metal spoon, their house-made chin chow is made to be smoother and silkier than other grass jelly dishes out there. They serve their grass jelly with Nata De Coco and Longan.
Unit number: #01-58
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 6:30pm
Tel: 9146 7313
Website
Zhao An Granny Grass Jelly is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Yew Chuan Claypot Rice is a stall that constantly draws long queues, thanks to their moreish claypot rice. The signature Claypot Chicken Rice starts from $14, and comes with tender chicken chunks, Chinese sausage, salted fish, and vegetables. The rice in each claypot is said to be particularly fragrant and savoury, so fans of claypot rice will surely love it. Portion sizes can go up to $33 if you prefer to share with your family or a group of friends.
Unit number: #01-73
Opening hours: Tue-Wed 12pm to 8pm, Fri-Sun 12pm to 8pm, Sat 12pm to 8:30pm
Tel: 9137 5661
Yew Chuan Claypot Rice is not a halal-certified eatery.
Chef Choo Signature is run by a chef who had previously worked for the likes of Regent and Grand Hyatt, so you can expect quality Western eats here whipped up with plenty of skill. The Sizzling Seafood Spaghetti (from $8.40), a twist on the regular marinara, comes highly recommended—the excellent flavours and fresh seafood makes it worth a shot. Prices are kept affordable here, with Spaghetti Carbonara ($7) and Pork Chop ($7.50) all ringing in the till at under $10.
Read our Chef Choo Signature review.
Unit number: #B1-45
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am to 6:30pm, Sun 11am to 4pm
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Chef Choo Signature is not a halal-certified eatery.
According to Adimann’s storefront, they are to be known as the “Nasi Lemak and Chicken Rice Hipster”, which is quite the claim if it weren’t for the tasty dishes they offer. The nasi lemak here comes in generous portions, with fluffy basmati rice instead of the normal long-grain rice, and with unique takes such as the Nasi Lemak Chicken Cutlet with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce ($7.50). We love the fragrant salted egg topping, but the piquant sambal here is a real gem. But if you’d just like to have the basic, no-frills option, go for the Nasi Lemak Flintstone ($5.50).
Unit number: #B1-12
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Website
Adimann is a halal-certified eatery.
Lu rou fan is far from uncommon in Singapore these days, but lu rou fan as special as the one Braise Lu Zhi Jia serves up is far from common. A bowl of Braised Pork Rice costs a mere $3.50, and yet it is filled with juicy and succulent pork, along with other ingredients such as black fungus, xiao bai cai, shiitake mushrooms, pressed tofu, and tau pok. You can get your lu rou fun with other cuts of meat too, such as in the Braised Pork Belly Set ($5.50) and Braised Pork Cheek Set ($8.50).
Read our Braise Lu Zhi Jia review.
Unit number: #01-104
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 3pm
Tel: 8338 1583
Website
Braise Lu Zhi Jia is not a halal-certified eatery.
The previous entry, while known for their lu rou fan, doesn’t exactly serve the classic Taiwanese rendition of it, nor does it have other Taiwanese dishes on its menu. For that, go to Wen Li Taiwanese Food for its tasty and affordable eats. There is, of course, the Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice Set ($6.80), but also Mee Sua (from $3.50), Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken ($4) and more. All of these dishes are great for their price points, and taste pretty authentic to boot.
Read our Wen Li Taiwanese Food review.
Unit number: #01-65
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 7pm
Tel: 9658 2980
Website
Wen Li Taiwanese Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
Another good beef noodle stall in Golden Mile Food Centre, Bugis Long House Lim Kee Beef Noodle will satisfy your cravings for hearty and savoury noods. Whether you get the Soup Mixed Beef Hor Fun (from $6) or Dry Mixed Beef Hor Fun (from $6), you can expect your bowl to have tender beef slices, silky hor fun noodles, and either an aromatic broth or a viscous, flavourful gravy. There’s also the Beef Tendon and Beef Brisket Herbal Pot (from $7), which features a comforting, herbal soup.
Read our Bugis Long House Lim Kee Beef Noodle review.
Unit number: #B1-21
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 8pm, Fri 11am to 3.30pm, Sat 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 9391 8919
Website
Bugis Long House Lim Kee Beef Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
It’s not every day you can find cafe-style bakes at a hawker centre, but Cat In The Hat delivers just that. The hawker stall has affordable baked goodies that will satisfy your sweet tooth after a savoury meal. Run by a mother-daughter pair, their well-loved bakes include the refreshing Lemon Meringue Tart ($3) topped with toasty meringue and the buttery Roasted Pecan Tart ($2.80). Other must-tries include the Black Sesame Financier ($3) and Brown Butter Spiced Banana Cake ($2).
Read our Cat In The Hat feature.
Unit number: #01-106
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 10am to 1:30pm
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Cat In The Hat is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
There’s nothing quite like the joy of sinking your teeth into a traditional deep-fried oyster cake. With Oyster Boy’s signature, you can enjoy the crunch of the golden batter that envelops a juicy meat and oyster filling. Prices start at $3 for their Original, but prawn lovers can opt for the Prawns ($3) version instead, which includes more shrimp, and no oysters, but the same warm and gooey texture you know and love.
Unit number: #01-111
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 5:30pm
Tel: 9489 1866
Oyster Boy is not a halal-certified eatery.
Flourful Delight is best known for their Xiao Long Bao ($5 for six), where dumplings are packed with a flavourful pork filling. More crowd favourites include the Wonton In Chilli Oil ($6 for ten), where silky meat dumplings are tossed in a tangy chilli-vinegar dressing, and the Braised Beef Noodles ($6), served with a generous helping of la mian and thick chunks of braised beef and vegetables.
Read our Flourful Delight review.
Unit number: #01-85
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10.30am to 8pm
Tel: 8118 1217
Flourful Delight is not a halal-certified eatery.
Chicken rice is considered a staple at many hawker centres, but Da Po Hainanese Chicken Rice & Curry Chicken Noodle disrupts the standard with their flavourful chicken curry noodles too. Their signature Hainanese Chicken Rice (from $5) sells out by early afternoon due to its popularity, so if you didn’t manage to get an order of that, try the Curry Chicken Noodle (from $6), where fragrant curry broth meets bean sprouts, fish cake and delicious fried pig skin.
Unit number: #B1-53
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:30am to 6:30pm
Tel: 9848 9949
Website
Do Po Hainanese Chicken Rice & Curry Chicken Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
Now that you are aware of these gems, be sure to visit Golden Mile Food Centre to have a feast! If being in the area makes you miss the Thai food of Golden Mile Complex, though, check out our 15 best Thai food places listicle.
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