Many Singaporeans might tell you that nightlife here isn’t what it used to be, but the supper scene is certainly still alive and well. The north-east is home to plenty of dependable after-hours eateries, and if recent headlines have taught us anything, it’s that “dim sum meals” at a certain Hougang Block ABC can somehow turn into a six-hour saga. We can’t promise your night out will be quite as eventful, but these 12 North-East supper spots are totally worth the trip—even if your monthly Grab spending starts creeping towards the hundreds.
Upper Serangoon Road is a hub for late-night supper spots, and Heng Long Teochew Porridge is a solid contender among those. Few things are more comforting after a late night than a warm bowl of Teochew porridge paired with braised dishes, whether you’re winding down after karaoke or a night out. Popular accompaniments include Pork Belly (from $3), Fresh Prawn (from $4), Minced Pork Egg (from $2), and Intestines (from $4). You can also round out your meal with sides such as Fresh Cockles ($6), Braised Egg ($1), Pig’s Trotter ($4), or simple vegetable dishes including Salted Vegetables and Preserved Vegetables (from $1).
Address: 1012 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534750
Opening hours: Daily 12:30am to 2am, 11:30am to 12am
Tel: 6844 3545
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Heng Long Teochew Porridge is not halal-certified.
Roti prata is a Singaporean supper favourite, and there’s a bevy of 24-hour prata spots all over the island. Al Falah is one of the most popular joints in the North-East, especially for those who love their prata crispy. Their shattery Plain Prata ($1.40) is best coated with tangy fish curry, and their Plaster Prata ($2) is a gooey egg yolk affair. Apart from prata, other Indian supper classics like Maggi Goreng Pattaya ($7.50)—a guilt-inducing but oh-so-good omelette-wrapped Maggi goreng dish—as well as Thosai (from $2.30) and Briyani Chicken ($8) are also available.
Address: 681 Hougang Avenue 8, #01-855, Singapore 530681
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tel: 6343 7786
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Al Falah Restaurant is halal-certified.
Nasi lemak is traditionally associated with Malay cuisine, but Ponggol Nasi Lemak Centre draws queues that spill onto the pavement for its Chinese-style rendition. Start by choosing a base of fragrant jasmine coconut rice ($1.50), then customise your plate with classics such as a Chicken Wing ($2), Egg ($1.20), Luncheon Meat ($1), and Ngoh Hiang ($3.60). You can also add cai fan-style sides, including Curry Vegetables ($1.30) and Long Beans ($1.30). The quality here remains consistently reliable, with rice that’s fragrant, fluffy, and infused with just the right amount of coconut flavour.
Address: 965 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534721
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 4:30pm to 12am
Tel: 6281 0020
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Punggol Nasi Lemak is not halal-certified.
Located at the scenic Punggol Settlement, Izakaya 95 allows you to channel your inner Japanese salaryman and eat, drink, and unwind till late into the night. We usually associate izakaya food with yakitori such as Chicken Meat Skewer ($4++) and Pork Belly Skewer ($6++), but there’s a much wider selection here.
From sashimi and tempura to hot pots and grilled meat, the menu reads like a textbook on Japanese dishes. If you want to impress a date with more than just the view, get the sumptuous Foie Gras Fried Rice ($23++), which is perfumed with wok hei and chunks of buttery foie gras.
Address: 500 New Punggol Road, #02-05 The Punggol Settlement, Singapore 828617
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 5pm to 12am, Fri 5pm to 1am, Sat 3pm to 1am
Tel: 6384 1132
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Izakaya 95 is not halal-certified.
Sin Chie Toke Huan at Upper Serangoon is a veritable institute of traditional Hainanese curry rice. Their curry rice draws North-East residents like flies to honey, pulling in long queues of customers right from opening time. The curry itself is mild, but it flavours each grain of rice with its distinct aroma. We recommend pairing it with their Braised Cabbage, which still retains a nice crunch, and Prawn Paste Chicken, which is crispy on the outside and juicy within. Their Set A, consisting of cabbage, onion egg, and pork chop, totals to $5.50, while Set C swaps the pork chop out for a curry chicken rendition at $5.
Read our Sin Chie Toke Huan review.
Address: 1018 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534756
Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 2:30am
Tel: 9003 5337
Sin Chie Toke Huan is not halal-certified.
Kway chap isn’t exactly the first dish that pops to mind when we think of Thai food, but Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap might be the only dedicated Thai kway chap stall on the island. Unlike our local kway chap, this rendition comes with a clear and peppery soup, as well as noodles that are peculiarly rolled up, resulting in a chewier bite that’s easy to scoop up with just a spoon.
To try all of their specialities in one bowl, get their Signature Thai Kway Chap ($6), which comes with tau pok, fish sausage, pork slices, and offal. The fish sausage is especially noteworthy. Eat it quickly to enjoy its firm bite and savoury-sweet flavour profile that’s reminiscent of lup cheong.
Address: 945 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534711
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3am
Tel: 8822 5637
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Yaowarat Thai Kway Chap is not halal-certified.
If you’ve skipped dinner and are looking for a hearty meal to satisfy your hunger, Star Western is well worth a visit. Among the long list of popular late-night eateries lining Upper Serangoon Road, its extensive menu spans All-Day Breakfast Platters, Pancakes, French Toast, Pasta, and even Rosti—a dish that’s rarely found at coffeeshop Western stalls.
One of the eatery’s most popular dishes is the Chicken Chop ($9), featuring generous slabs of tender grilled chicken, complete with garlic toast, fries, coleslaw, and baked beans. If chicken isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other proteins to choose from, including Fish and Chips ($9), Pork Chop ($10), and Lamb Chop ($13.50).
Read our Star Western feature.
Address: 941 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534709
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Star Western is not halal-certified.
Ban mian doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, but Ng Kuan Chilli Pan Mee makes a strong case for why it should. Diners can choose from different types of noodles, including you mian, ban mian, mee hoon kueh, or mee sua—served either dry or in soup. What sets this stall apart is the option to pair your noodles with fried pork or a crispy chicken cutlet for an even more satisfying meal.
Their Signature Dry Ban Mian ($6.80) features springy noodles topped with minced pork, ikan bilis, fried shallots, garlic, a runny egg, and a generous helping of hae bee-infused chilli. The chilli is not for the faint-hearted, packing a fiery punch while delivering a rich dried shrimp aroma that clings to every strand of noodles, adding plenty of savoury umami with each bite.
Read our Ng Kuan Chilli Pan Mee review.
Address: 941 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534709
Opening hours: 10am to 3am
Tel: 8157 8344
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Ng Kuan Chilli Pan Mee is not halal-certified.
If plain porridge isn’t enough to satisfy your supper cravings, head to Hong Chang Frog Porridge and BBQ Fish. The long-running eatery is known for its silky frog porridge, alongside zi-char style dishes and barbecued seafood such as its popular BBQ stingray.
The Frog Leg Mix With Porridge (from $11.52) pairs smooth, comforting porridge with plump, tender frog meat. Another favourite is the Claypot Frog Leg (from $11.52), available in a gravy base of either dry chilli or ginger and spring onion for a more robust, flavour-packed dish. Don’t leave without trying the BBQ Stingray (from $17.28), served with your choice of sambal or garlic sauce. The sambal version is especially popular, offering just enough spice without overpowering the natural sweetness of the fish.
Address: 2 Braddell Road, Singapore 359895
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 3pm to 2am
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Hong Chang Frog Porridge and BBQ Fish is not halal-certified.
One of the newer additions to Upper Serangoon Road’s impressive supper lineup, Orh Kee Noodles is a round-the-clock eatery specialising in traditional Teochew fishball noodles with a few premium twists.
Its bestseller is the Orh Kee Signature Minced Meat Mee Sua ($7.90), served with scallops and abalone slices. Alternatively, you can go for their Speciality Meatball Noodles ($6.20) for something more traditional. Other highlights include their Liver Mee Sua Soup ($6.20) best enjoyed with chilli padi, as well the Sliced Abalone Noodles ($6.90) and Black Fishball Noodles ($6.50).
Address: 941 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534709
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
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Orh Kee Noodles is not halal-certified.
With Singapore’s perpetual hot weather, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as cooling down with a bowl of shaved ice after a hearty meal. Bing Duo Duo is a great pick for affordable Taiwanese-style desserts, with more than 30 variations of icy bowls on the menu. The Strawberry Ice ($5.80) features fluffy shaved ice topped with fresh strawberries, chewy konjac jelly, sweet strawberry puree, and a scoop of ice cream. Fruit lovers should also try the Mango Durian ($8.80), which comes loaded with sago, diced mangoes, creamy mango puree, and a generous dollop of durian puree. Better yet, the shop stays open till 5:30am, so it’s never too late to tuck into a refreshing bowl of shaved ice.
Address: 941 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534709
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 12pm to 5:30am, Thurs 5pm to 5:30am
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Bing Duo Duo is not halal-certified.
When late-night ice cream cravings strike, few places come through quite like Lickers. The cosy cafe is best known for its freshly made waffles and handcrafted ice cream, with the Lonely (single scoop) priced at $4.30 and the Buddy (double scoop) at $7.80. If you’re in the mood for the full experience, pair your waffle with a single scoop for $9, while additional scoops are available for $3.50 each. Look out for creative flavours such as Oolong Lavender, Macadamia Popcorn, Pomcherry Cheese, and Yakult Oreo. Just be prepared for a queue if you’re visiting later in the evening, as the cafe tends to get especially busy during post-dinner hours.
Address: 124 Hougang Avenue 1, #01-1446, Singapore 530124
Opening Hours: Fri-Sun 12pm to 2am, Mon 6:30pm to 2am, Tues-Thurs 1pm to 2am
Website
Lickers is not halal-certified.
With this list of standout supper spots, you’ll never have to scramble for late-night food recommendations again whenever the cravings hit. Looking at this lineup, there’s a genuine case to be made that the North-East is home to some of the best supper spots in Singapore.
If you are looking to further stuff yourself, read our list of the best hotel buffets, or our guide to the best ice cream cafes, including late-night options.
Feature image adapted from @chee_cheong_funn, @joylxin, @kirrayamato, Orh Kee Noodles, and @cinnamonngall
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