Best Western food stalls in Singapore
If you want to revisit your childhood, head down to any of these best Western food stalls for your lunchtime fix. Some of these have been around for decades! These old-school stalls are blasts from the past still going strong, serving up nostalgic, XXL chicken cutlets, chicken chops, fries, and the quintessential gravy we all know and love.Â
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1. Pang Pang Western Food
Two brothers run Pang Pang Western Food at Marine Parade Central Market & Food Centre, with 15 years of experience in three famous chains: Astons, iSTEAKS, and COLLIN’S. The hawker stall opened in May 2024 with an extensive menu that sees more than 15 items. Of the lot, our favourite was the Chicken Chop ($8), featuring pasta and coleslaw—our two choices of sides—and BBQ sauce for the grilled chicken chop. The meat was tender with a nice char, pairing well with the rich and sweet sauce. If you don’t mind spending more, try the Ribeye Steak ($15) instead; we recommend the mushroom sauce for a creamier texture and more robust flavour.
Read our Pang Pang Western Food review.
Address: 84 Marine Parade Central, #01-50, Market and Food Centre, Singapore 440084
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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Pang Pang Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. 5dot7
This one’s for those living along the North-East line: 5dot7 in Hougang is a humble Western stall with lesser-seen coffeeshop options such as Chicken Cordon Bleu ($9) and Seafood Risotto ($9). The former features breaded chicken ham and cheese alongside a scoop of mashed potatoes and corn kennels. The risotto, on the other hand, is served with fresh prawns, clams, and baby octopus, alongside a generous amount of rice made with a rich, seafood-forward broth.
Read our 5dot7 review.
Address: Block 401 Hougang Avenue 10, #01-1158, KPT Kopitiam, Singapore 530401
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 1:30am
5dot7 is not a halal-certified eatery.
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3. The Only Burger
Former home-based business The Only Burger has a physical stall in Tampines, and here comes the better part: it’s a Muslim-owned eatery. As you can tell from the stall name, they specialise in burgers served with chicken, beef, or fish alongside a wide range of sides. If you can appreciate strong flavours, go for the Oklahoma Beef Burger ($9.50 for single, $12.50 for double), starring juicy beef patties, double sliced cheese, tomato slices, red cabbage, battered fried onions, and three different house-made sauces. We paired our burger with their Cheese Fries ($6), which you can replace with Chicken Tenders ($5.90 for six), Coleslaw ($2), or Cheese Stick ($3.40 for three). FYI, there are more than 15 sides to choose from.Â
Read our The Only Burger review.
Address: 602B Tampines Avenue 9, #01-01, Happy Hawkers, Singapore 522602
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
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The Only Burger is a Muslim-owned eatery.
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4. Wow Wow West
Wow Wow West at ABC Brickworks Food Centre draws its fair share of loyal customers, who flock to the stall for their huge portions under $15. Though the stall isn’t technically a heritage eatery as it’s run by a young couple, the menu nonetheless pays homage to old-school Western food. Try the Fish & Chips ($9), where a massive deep-fried fish cutlet is topped with crispy fries, baked beans, and slaw.
Read our Wow Wow West review.
Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-133, ABC Brickworks, Singapore 150006
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am to 2pm, 4:30pm to 8pm, Fri-Sun 10:30am to 2pm, 4:30pm to 8:30pm
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Wow Wow West is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Chef Hainanese Western Food
The popular Chef Hainanese Western Food is quite an elusive stall to dine at especially since the stall only opens for two hours a day. They specialise in Hainanese-style Western grub that fans tout as truly nostalgic. Try their Mixed Grill ($13) for an all-in experience. This is served with chicken sausage, fish fillet, chicken chop, pork chop, a fried egg, and a medley of sides, including baked potato. Otherwise, the other mains on the menu are priced from $8.
Read our Chef Hainanese Western Food review.
Address: 38A Margaret Drive, #01-04, Singapore 142038
Opening hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 7am to 9pm, Sun 7am to 8:30pm
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Chef Hainanese Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Western Barbeque
Nestled amongst the Old Airport Road Food Centre sprawl is Western Barbeque, a stall that has been around since 1974. Long queues are to be expected here, as many fans come for the popular Chicken Chop ($7.50), which is served with a garlic sauce instead of your usual brown gravy. The garlic sauce is made with more than 10 ingredients, from a secret recipe that has been around for decades. The chicken itself is marinated well too, so it remains juicy even after cooking.
Read our Western Barbeque review.
Address: 51 Old Airport Road, #01-53, Singapore 390051
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
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Western Barbeque is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbeque
Maxwell Food Centre’s flagship old-school Western stall is so well-loved, that some dub it the best Western food in Singapore. Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbeque has been around since 1976 and has been serving up XXL portions of their Hainanese-style Chicken Chop ($9.50) and Pork Chop ($9.50) since their heydays. The recipes here hail from when the founding owner was a cook in the British Navy, so expect rich gravy, marinated meats grilled with just the right amount of char, and generous servings of sides.Â
Read our Ye Lai Xiang Tasty Barbeque review.
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-94, Singapore 069184
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6am to 8:30pm
Ye Lai Xiang is not a halal-certified eatery.
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8. Tip Top Western Food
Tip Top Western Food is a family-owned hawker business that’s now three generations strong. The recipes have all remained in the family across the generations, though the menu has had updates since its early days in the form of their Chicken Cutlet ($7.50) and Cheese Fries ($4). Order their Steak if you’re looking for value for money, as this hefty cut of meat goes for just $9.50, with fries and coleslaw on the side.
Read our Tip Top Western Food review.
Address: 84 Marine Parade Central, Singapore 440084
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 1pm to 8:30pm
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Tip Top Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. No 1 Western FoodÂ
Another old-school Western food gem is No 1 Western Food, which has been running for almost 50 years now. The large plates here are served simply with one main protein, baked beans, fries, tomatoes and cucumbers. There are only six items to pick from, of which their Chicken Chop ($7.50) and Chicken Cutlet ($7.50) are the two most popular. The gravy here is also tomato-based, so it is much sweeter than your usual brown sauce.Â
Read our No 1 Western Food review.
Address: 38A Margaret Drive, #02-30, Singapore 140238
Opening hours:Â Fri-Tue 11am to 7pm
No 1 Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Rasa SayangÂ
Whether you call it the S-11 AMK Western Food Stall, or Rasa Sayang Western Food, there’s little doubt that this hawker gem is beloved by Ang Mo Kio residents. Here, a plate of Chicken Chop is priced at $8! For something different from the usual cutlet and chop, get the Italy Sausage Set ($8) instead, featuring baked beans, garlic bread, coleslaw, and a side of fries.
Read our Rasa Sayang review.
Address: 347 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #01-2142, ST 31 Coffee House, Singapore 560347
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 11:30am to 2pm, 5pm to 9pm
Rasa Sayang is not a halal-certified eatery.
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11. 5 Star CornerÂ
If it’s XXL portions you’re after, then dine at Hougang’s 5 Star Corner. The stall offers homely dishes loaded with sides, at very affordable prices. The Chicken Cutlet is the signature, where for $7.50, you can get a cutlet larger than your hand, accompanied by chunky cut fries, a heaping mound of slaw, garlic bread, and baked beans.Â
Read our 5 Star Corner review.
Address: 805 Hougang Central, #01-116, Singapore 530805
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
5 Star Corner is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. Apollo Western FoodÂ
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Diehard chicken cutlet lovers should try out the dish from Apollo Western Food. The stall has been running for 35 years now, and their Chicken Cutlet ($7.50) remains a best-seller. Though deep-fried to shatteringly crisp ends, the cutlet still manages to remain tender in the middle. The crinkle-cut fries and baked beans make for simple sides, along with the house-made sweet buns that aren’t also deep-fried, so you keep the jelakness at bay.
Address: 105 Hougang Avenue 1, #02-32, Hainanese Village Centre, Singapore 530105
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 12pm to 8:15pm
Apollo Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
13. Holy Grill
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If you’re team pork chops, then Holy Grill should be on your radar. The old-school Western food joint is located at Old Airport Road Food Centre and serves up a slew of value-for-money dishes. Their France Pork Chop ($9.50) comes with a generous portion of tender pork, well-seasoned before it hits the grill. You get to pick two sides off quite an extensive menu, spanning coleslaw and potato salad to french fries. Chicken Chop ($8.50) lovers will be equally spoiled for choice here with the multiple sauce options available, including Hickory BBQ, Teriyaki, and Black Pepper.
Address: 51 Old Airport Road, #01-27, Singapore 390051
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 11:30am to 2pm, 4:30pm to 8pm
Tel: 9009 7762
Holy Grill is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Seng Huat
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Seng Huat may not be as well known as the other heritage stalls on the list, but they’ve got decades to their name. The stall has been open since 1986, serving up all the classic Hainanese Western dishes we know and love. For a little bit of everything, try their Mixed Grill ($10.50), guaranteed to leave you stuffed. Other bestsellers include their Chicken Chop Rice ($4/50), and Chicken Cutlet Rice ($4.50), both of which come with a huge slab of grilled or fried chicken thigh, served atop wok hei-rich egg fried rice.
Address: 70 Zion Road, #01-12, Zion Riverside Food Centre, Singapore 247792
Opening hours: Tue-Wed & Sat 11:30am to 2pm, 4pm to 8:30pm
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Seng Huat is not a halal-certified eatery.
15. Tiong Bahru Hot Plate Western Food
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Getting your food served to you on a hot plate is peak nostalgia for some of us who grew up dining at spots such as Jack’s Place, or for those who have been to Taiwanese eateries that plate their dishes the same way. This Tiong Bahru stall recreates that experience for diners and has drawn a fair few fans for their juicy Pork and Chicken Chops, both priced at $7. Each plate comes sizzling hot with your protein of choice, a sunny-side up egg, fries, and baked beans.Â
Address: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-54, Singapore 168898
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 11:15am to 3pm, 5pm to 8pm, Fri 11:15am to 3pm
Tel: 9382 0954
Tiong Bahru Hot Plate Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
16. Wang’s Western
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Kim Keat Palm Market is a haven for good eats, and one of these is Wang’s Western. The stall touts itself as the spot for cheap and good old-school Western food, and they definitely deliver. The Chicken Chop, priced at $6.50, is well-marinated and juicy, cooked on a griddle till it is charred just right. Served with a side of slaw and crinkle-cut fries, this is one meal that’ll hit the spot no matter the time of the day.
Address: 22 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh, #01-23, Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre, Singapore 310022
Opening hours: Sun-Wed & Fri 11:30am to 8:45pm, Sat 12pm to 9pm
Website
Wang’s Western is not a halal-certified eatery.
17. Seletar Western FoodÂ
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Seletar Western Food is quite the hidden gem in the old-school Western food hawkers scene. The heartland stall stays true to tradition with their flavours and offerings here—you can get huge pork chops, chicken chops, lamb chops, chicken cutlets, and fish and chips starting from $7.50. Fans praise the nostalgic taste of the dish here, and how much bang you get for your buck. For a bit of everything, their Mixed Grilled ($13) is where it’s at. You get chicken, sausage, ham, egg, fries, baked beans, and a fried bun for the price.
Address: 2 Jalan Selaseh, #01-04, Singapore 808433
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 3:30pm to 8pm
Website
Seletar Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
18. Ah Wah Western Food
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Farrer Park is home to the famous Pek Kio Food Market, but also the lesser-known Food Park, which Ah Wah Western Food calls home. Run by an elderly couple, the highly rated Western food stall is the neighbourhood’s best-kept secret. They have a selection of old-school Hainanese Western dishes from $5, but also a fair few novelty additions, such as the Pork Cutlet ($9), Ribeye Steak ($13.80), and Lamb Chop ($13.80).
Address: 43 Cambridge Road, Singapore 210043
Opening hours: Wed 12:30pm to 8:30pm, Thurs-Mon 12pm to 8:30pm
Tel: 9739 4388
Ah Wah Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
19. Chang Sheng Western Food
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If you find yourself at Holland Village Market looking for something to eat, Chang Sheng Western Food is definitely a reliable pick. The Black Pepper Chicken Chop ($7) here comes in a huge portion and remains a crowd fave. Aside from your classic range of traditional Western dishes, the stall also has some unique options, such as Salmon Fish ($9), which you can enjoy with either rice or fries, and Nuggets Fried Rice ($5).
Address: 1 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277700
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8550 3536
Chang Sheng Western Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
20. SS Western 66
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When we’re at Circuit Road Food Centre, SS Western 66 is a go-to. The halal-certified Western food stall has quite an extensive menu, paired with wallet-friendly prices and substantial portions. The classic Chicken Chop Set is only $6.20 here, while you can also get the 1/4 Chicken with Spaghetti (S$7.20). You can enjoy your proteins with either rice, pasta, or fries. We recommend getting their fried chicken dishes with rice, so you can fashion yourself an ayam penyet dish thanks to the fiery chilli sauce available to add to your order.
Address: 79A Circuit Road, Singapore 371079
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 7pm
Website
SS Western 66 is a halal-certified eatery.
Guide to Western food stalls in Singapore
If you have a craving for the Western dishes from your childhood, then visit these old-school stalls. For more hawker eats, read our guide to the best hawker bakeries for black sesame financiers, old-school doughnuts and more. Otherwise, read our guide to cheap Korean food in Singapore, including hawker options.
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