When talking about People’s Park Food Centre, most people will only think about Ri Ri Hong Ma La Xiang Guo. A shame really, considering how many great stalls the hawker centre houses. Here is a list of awesome stalls you should try the next time you are there, from yong tau foo to handmade bao!
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No more queueing up at night for grilled fish. Chuan Wei Fang Xiang La Xie sells Chongqing Grilled Fish ($22) that comes with a ma la broth and generous amounts of typical ma la xiang guo ingredients such as enoki mushroom, lotus root, and bean curd skin. Zhng up your mala dish with extra toppings, including Sliced Beef ($4), Potato Sliced ($3), and Vermicelli ($3).
Unit number: #01-1040
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 9pm
Chuan Wei Fang Xiang La Xie is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Like me, many of you probably didn’t know that loh mei was a popular dish back in the 1950s and 60s. Today, Loh Mei Specialist is one of the few, if not the only hawker stall, that is still selling this traditional Cantonese dish. Exchange $5, $7, or $9 for a bowl of fermented bean curd stew that includes chicken, mushrooms, pig skin, cuttlefish, and more.
Unit number: #01-1106
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 8pm
Loh Meh Specialist is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Calling all xiao long bao lovers, Jin Feng Mei Shi is where I get my fix of these small meaty treasures. At $4.50, you get to indulge in six of these handmade soupy goodness. Every bao is carefully packed with meat and broth that will simply explode in your mouth. Don’t forget to eat it with some ginger and vinegar for an added kick! They’re also known for their dumplings, well-priced at $5 for 10!
Unit number: #01-1130
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 9pm
Jin Feng Mei Shi is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Zhen Zhu Fang Roasted Delights is one of those stalls in the hawker centre that sees a perpetual queue. Pay just $3.80 and their mouth-watering Roasted Pork Rice will be on your table, ready to be devoured. You won’t regret the plate of moreish meat that comes with crispy golden brown skin. Another must-try would be their Wanton Mee ($4). The noodles are coated in their signature savoury sauce and the wantons are satisfyingly plump.
Unit number: #01-1098
Opening hours: Fri-Wed 9am to 9pm
Zhen Zhu Fang Roasted Delights is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Si Chuan Ming Xiao Chi, or Sichuan Delicacies, offers classic Sichuan dishes that not many hawker stalls serve. What caught my eye was their Spicy Beancurd ($2.50). Don’t mistake this for tau huay, as the soft bean curd is topped with soy sauce, chilli flakes, and crunchy peanuts. For something more filling, go for their Beef Noodles ($5) and Braised Pork Rib Noodle ($5).
Unit number: #01-1042
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Si Chuan Ming Xiao Chi is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Yi Pin Beef Noodles serves beef and mutton noodles to those looking for a piping hot bowl of comfort food. Many love their Beef Noodles, available in $5 and $6 portions, for the savoury beef and tantalising broth. However, my favourite would be their Braised Beef Rice (price TBD). Accompanied by chunks of tender beef brisket that fall apart easily, each mouthful of rice is laced with a dark savoury sauce that is oh-so-satisfying.
Unit number: #01-1074
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9pm
Yi Pin Beef Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.
Yong Xiang Xing Dou Fu is one of those yong tau foo stalls that serve up fixed sets of the soupy dish. While you don’t get to choose your favourite ingredients here, you’re not missing out as all their sets are filled with delicious handmade pieces. The clear soup is surprisingly flavourful and refreshing. At $6 per bowl, it is no surprise that the queue is never-ending during the three hours that they are open.
Read our Yong Xiang Xing Dou Fu review!
Unit number: #01-1084
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12:30pm to 4pm, or until sold out.
Yong Xiang Xing Dou Fu is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Nanyang Lor Mee shot to online fame for their trust-based cash payment system, where customers would help themselves to their own change at the counter. The stall also offers interesting lor mee options, such as Chicken Karaage Lor Mee ($4), Red Snapper Lor Mee ($5/$6), and Cod Fish Lor Mee ($6.50). Regulars praise their lor mee for its rich and savoury gravy, which pairs well with the slippery noodles and toppings.
Unit number: #B1-80A
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 4pm
Nanyang Lor Mee is not a halal-certified eatery.
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O Kee Roasted Duck, previously known as Toh Kee Roasted Duck, has been satisfying bellies with their sio bak, pork ribs, roasted duck, and char siew for decades. My favourite has got to be their Roasted Duck Rice ($5.50). While its price tag is on the heftier side, it is worth every single penny. Bite into the paper thin skin and you’ll find juicy, tender meat that rarely fails to impress. They sell Whole Ducks ($42 each) as well, if you’re planning a feast at home!
Unit number: #01-1014
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am to 6pm
Tel: 6323 3368
O Kee Roasted Duck is not a halal-certified eatery.
Ri Ri Hong Ma La Xiang Guo has quickly rose to fame over the last few years and gained its spot as the go-to ma la stall in many people’s hearts—they have over 1,500 Google reviews at the point of writing! Here, they go by portions instead of weight; a portion of vegetable, meat, and seafood goes at $1, $2, and $3 respectively. Come with a group of spice-loving friends to get a huge variety at a bargain! I’d recommend their zhong la (medium) level of spiciness for a flavourful bowl that comes with a fiery kick.
Unit number: #01-1152
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 9:30pm, Sun 10:30am to 9:30pm
Ri Ri Hong Ma La Xiang Guo is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Chop Hean Kuan has been in the bao-making business for over 100 years, so you know they’re legit. Their handmade dim sum is still priced under $2.50—a steal in this day and age! Try their Char Siew Bao or Red Bean Bao, which go for $1.20 a pop. They also have Siew Mai ($1.20), Egg Tart ($1.50), and Glutinous Rice ($2.20), which make excellence brekkie choices or teatime treats!
Read our Chop Hean Kuan feature.
Unit: #01-1018
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am to 5pm
Chop Hean Kuan is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Hong Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao is listed in our top la main places in Singapore guide. This Michelin-mentioned stall offers hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and a small range of porridge dishes. Dive straight into their Shanghai Xiao Long Bao ($5), which gets you six plump, juicy meat-filled dumplings that come with a flavourful broth in the middle. Their Noodles with Bean Paste ($4) and Chicken Cutlet Noodles ($5.50) are popular picks, too.
Unit: #01-1064
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
Hong Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao is not a halal-certified eatery.
People’s Park Food Centre remains one of my favourite food centres in Singapore because of the sheer number of stalls it holds. From the all-time-favourite XLB and ma la xiang guo, to old-school loh mei, nothing is lacking here. Remember to check out one of these stalls when you are in the area; you’ll leave with a bright smile and a satisfied tummy!
Address: 32 New Market Road, People’s Park Complex Food Centre, Singapore 050032
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown (NE4/DT19)
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