What To Eat At Amoy Street Food Centre: 13 Best Stalls (2026)
Some afternoons I tell myself I will skip the queue and eat somewhere else, then I drift back to Amoy Street Food Centre anyway because it sits in the Central Business District, the walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT is short, the heat somehow makes a bowl of Teochew fish soup feel even better, and I always convince myself the line cannot possibly be that bad this time. I am always wrong. The place was built in 1983 during the cleanliness drive, though that thought usually appears only after I have found a seat.
The lunch peak hour can test anyone. I still return for authentic hawker fare because the food speaks louder than my complaints. The centre boasts the most Michelin Bib Gourmand stalls, although I often end up buying from whichever queue moves first. Old heritage hawkers cook beside young modern cooks, and that mix keeps every visit interesting. Weekends are dead because most places close so I always make time on a weekday instead.
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1. A Noodle Story
Thirty minutes in the queue isn’t unusual, so don’t expect a quick lunch. Massive bowl. Worth waiting.
The Singapore Style Ramen mixes Japanese ramen with Chinese Wanton Mee, and the fusion noodles somehow feel completely natural instead of forced.
Springy noodles soak up the XO sauce, the tender chashu pork belly almost falls apart, the potato wrapped prawn stays crisp, and the juicy wontons actually deserve the space they take up. The lava egg finishes everything nicely. It looks like an expensive restaurant dish, yet you’re still standing in a hawker centre. Michelin Bib Gourmand. Not halal.
Unit Number: 01-39
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
2. Han Kee Fish Soup
Long snaking queue. Thick cuts of fresh mackerel. Pure umami. The sliced fish soup comes in a clear broth that’s clean, comforting, and somehow still full of flavour without feeling heavy.
The legendary queue usually disappears in about 15 to 20 minutes, so don’t panic when you see it. The auntie taking orders doesn’t waste time, and you shouldn’t either. Have cold hard cash ready because there’s no PayNow.
Unit Number: 02-129
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
3. Big Bowls Project
Halal certified. That’s usually the first thing people ask. It’s 100 percent Muslim owned, and the Halal poke bowls are easily among the better healthy grain bowls around here.
The Mentaiko Salmon is the safe pick if you can’t decide. The Szechuan Black Bean Salmon surprised me because it tastes closer to traditional Chinese steamed fish than a typical salmon bowl. Rice or salad greens. Your choice. Cherry tomatoes add freshness, and I’d always keep the onsen egg.
Unit Number: 02-90
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
4. Pepper Bowl
Strong black pepper flavour. Loads of wok hei. Exactly what I want. The self taught couple behind the stall keep things simple, and the son opened it to fulfill his mother’s dream, which makes the story as memorable as the food.
The Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun comes with succulent pieces coated in a thick syrupy sweet and savoury sauce. The Spring Onion Pork Rice shouldn’t be ignored either. Get the onsen egg add on if you can. Around 1pm, the queue usually isn’t as painful.
Unit Number: 02-102
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
5. Lagoon In A Bowl
Blue butterfly pea rice. First thing you’ll notice. The Mentaiko Salmon Bowl really does look like a fish swimming in a blue lagoon, although the appearance stops mattering once you take a bite.
The sous vide Norwegian salmon melts like cream, the torched mentaiko adds richness without becoming overwhelming, and the furikake brings everything together. It’s pricier than typical hawker fare. I still wouldn’t skip it.
Unit Number: 01-48
Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
6. Hong Kee Beef Noodle
They’ve run this old school beef noodles stall for over 50 years. I get why it has a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The soup simmers for 24 hours, but the gravy is lighter than most beef noodles I’ve tried. It’s a comforting bowl.
The lean beef slices are soft without turning mushy. The beef balls have a nice bite. I don’t usually order entrails elsewhere, but I’d eat them here. The tender and juicy beef shanks are cooked to medium rare perfection. Not halal.
Unit Number: 01-42
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, Weekends: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
7. Ah Ter Teochew Fishball Noodles
Long lunch queues. Every single weekday. Don’t let the name fool you because the sumptuous bowl of soup is what deserves your attention. Prawns, pork liver, kidney slices, fish cake, and lots of fresh minced meat. Rich without feeling heavy. The springy mee kia has great texture, but I’d still say the soup wins.
The six hour process chilli sauce is ridiculously good, so don’t skip it. Head over after 2pm if you can’t stand waiting. The handsome hawker gets mentioned all the time. Not halal.
Unit Number: 01-14
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
8. Coffee Break
Sock brewed. Alluring coffee aroma. That’s enough to pull me over. Three generation owners keep the traditional Nanyang coffee style alive by roasting beans with sugar and margarine, then quietly mixing in a shot of arabica for lattes. It’s an odd idea. It works. Sea Salt Caramel, Taro Milk, and Black Sesame are all worth trying if plain coffee isn’t your thing. Don’t leave without the utterly thin crispy toast. The black sesame version disappears fast.
Unit Number: 02-78
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
9. Grandma Ban Mee
Massive queue again. No surprise. The funny part is the name because you’re actually getting you mian instead of ban mee.
The signature dry chilli ban mee comes with al dente you mian, moderately spicy chilli paste, well seasoned mushrooms, black fungus, minced meat, fried ikan bilis, and a gooey onsen egg. Crunch from the anchovies. Nice contrast. The soup version is much lighter if you don’t feel like chilli. You can even grab a jar of their chilli crisp before leaving. Not halal.
Unit Number: 01-07
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
10. James Quesadilla And Brunch
Mexican flair. Right inside a hawker centre. Still feels unusual. Prices won’t break the bank, which matters when you’re buying lunch every weekday.
The sous vide chicken breast quesadilla is packed with generous filling, and the pulled pork burrito never feels skimpy. Healthier options are easy because you can swap rice for salad greens in the low carb pulled beef bowl. House made salsa adds plenty of flavour. I’d pay extra for the guacamole every time. Not halal.
Unit Number: 02-79
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
11. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff
It’s on the ground floor so you won’t miss it. The queue gets long. They’ve got a Michelin Bib Gourmand and people keep coming back. The crust is flaky. It stays thin. It still comes out really crispy. That’s the part I like.
They don’t go stingy with the filling either. You actually get a proper bite every time. The sardine puff is worth getting. The black pepper chicken one is solid too. Not halal.
Unit Number: 01-21
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
12. Swan City Noodle House
But this isn’t your usual noodle stall. They focus on food from Sibu in Sarawak. Kampua noodles are basically a drier cousin of kolo mee.
The sauces are much lighter so don’t expect anything heavy. It works. Get the Sibu Bien Nuik as well. It’s a wanton style dumpling and it goes well with the noodles. They’ve also got Kompia. It’s a Foochow style bagel with meat inside. Not halal.
Unit Number: 02-105
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
13. Good Day
The couple running this place are really friendly. That’s nice. People keep saying it’s the best beef hor fun in Singapore. After eating it I get why. The beef is sliced thin. It’s very tender.
The black bean sauce is thick. It turns sweet and savory without being too much. There’s proper wok hei too. And you can order the Sin Chew Noodles if you want something different. Not halal.
Unit Number: 01-25
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What to eat at Amoy Street Food Centre
Don’t overthink it. Just get here before noon if you hate queuing because the lunch crowd builds up fast and you’ll spend more time waiting than eating. Bring physical cash since it’s still the easiest way to pay at quite a few stalls. I’m not chasing the Michelin Bib Gourmand places every visit. If the line looks ridiculous, I just join whichever queue is moving faster instead. It’s honestly difficult to end up with a bad meal here, and that’s good enough when you’ve only got one lunch break.
